Notice:

Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!

Expert wildlife tips for spring

Spring is the busiest time of year for wildlife control professionals at Oakville & Milton Humane Society and Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. As temperatures continue to rise, we’ll see an increase in the number of calls from residents experiencing a conflict with some of the many wildlife species that call this area home. Here are […]

Fifty pets and counting: Teaching love through fostering

Recognizing the challenges faced by local animal shelters during the pandemic, Sandra Do Rego and her four children decided to open their hearts and home in 2020 to provide temporary care and love for animals in need. As a high school teacher for more than 20 years, Sandra worked full-time teaching classes online during lockdowns […]

OMHS and Virox collaborate to provide access to spay and neuter at inaugural clinic

Recently, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), Virox Technologies Inc., and local social service agencies joined forces to provide affordable spaying and neutering services for pet owners in need. Thanks to the generous support of Virox Technologies Inc., OMHS staff transported 17 cats to a special community clinic in Hamilton for spaying and neutering. […]

OMHS Prancing with the stars raises over $155,000 for animals

Thanks to your support and contributions, this unforgettable Prancing with the Stars raised over $180,000 for animals like Sophie and her pups. John Barclay and his professional dance partner Ilinca Oprescu danced their tails off to win the coveted Best in Dance Show trophy! Heidi Lobel won top fundraiser, raising an astounding $18,000. Thank you to our […]

Doggie Dip 2023

The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) announces the commencement of the excavation of the OMHS Pet Cemetery. This significant step is part of the ongoing efforts to prepare for the future relocation and redevelopment of the shelter to better serve the animal welfare needs of our community. Recognizing the importance and responsibility attached to […]

Celebrating our 2023 Volunteer Award Winners

Celebrating our 2023 Volunteer Award Winners by Euni Kim | Jul 4, 2023 | News The Oakville & Milton Humane Society is thrilled to recognize the work of our amazing volunteers through our Volunteer and Community Awards Program. Whether doing administrative tasks, working with the animals, or out engaging the community, we would not be able to provide the same […]

Mission Pawsible 2023: Thank You for Accepting Our Mission!

On May 28, our Mission Pawsible: All Paws on Deck campaign prepared for take-off. With the help of our friends at VR Pro Inc., we got tails waggin’ at Bronte Creek Provincial Park at our 1K Pet Walk.   Over the next two-weeks, the “Mission” got underway with a matching gift donation from our friends at Skedaddle […]

Under Rick Perciante’s Leadership OMHS is Ready for the Future

Rick Perciante made one of the most meaningful career decisions in 2018 when he joined an organization that shared his love of animals, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS). Rick quickly saw how OMHS played an essential role in giving voice to the voiceless through our rescue, rehabilitation and education programs in Oakville and […]

OMHS Welcomes Jeff Vallentin, Our New Executive Director!

On behalf of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), I am delighted to announce that Jeff Vallentin will be joining the organization as our new Executive Director beginning January 16. He takes over from Rick Perciante, who is retiring at the end of January, and will be working with Jeff until his departure to […]