Update on Wildlife Service in Milton
Please note that as of August 1, 2022, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society will no longer provide wildlife service in Milton, as this service will now be administered by the Town of Milton. If you find an injured, sick or orphaned wild animal in the Town of Milton please call 905-878-7252 ext. 2254, or email: bylaw@milton.ca
Celebrating our 2022 Award Winners
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society is thrilled to recognize the work of our amazing volunteers through our Volunteer and Community Awards Program. Whether they are doing administrative tasks, working with the animals, or out engaging the community, we would not be able to provide the same quality of care for the animals, or our […]
Much More Than a Shelter
With the launch of our 2021 Impact Report we celebrate our success in caring for and finding forever homes for abused, neglected and homeless animals. This would not be possible without your generous donations and the many talents you share with us. Read the report here.
View the animals without an appointment
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is pleased to announce that beginning Tuesday, July 5th, animal viewing will be open to the public without an appointment. Animal viewing is available Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Members of the public will be able to visit with cats and small animals outside of their kennels […]
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Will Make Life Better for Animals
In 2020, The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) received a Resilient Communities Fund grant of $124,400 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to rebuild and recover from the impact of COVID-19. The OTF grant is helping OMHS improve its fundraising and data management capacity. Recognizing the grant, MPP for Oakville, Stephen Crawford stated “I am […]
OMHS Joins New Organization to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario
OMHS Joins New Organization to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario A group of several humane societies, including the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, has formalized their partnership as the Ontario Animal Welfare Network (OAWN), A Collaboration of Leading Community SPCAs & Humane Societies. The OAWN formed after years of informal collaboration between the humane societies […]
Keeping Pets and Families Together
Check the story here. Photo: Jane Duursma
Sharing the love of animals with the world’s first ‘giraffologist’
This past Valentine’s Day, Order of Canada recipient Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, captivated audience members who tuned in to meet her, learn more and ask questions about her incredible journey. We were joined by a broad range of participants from curious student to foremost authority on the giraffe. The live Q&A session was open to […]
A Long Journey to Find Their Forever Home
The Oakville Milton Humane Society (OMHS) does much more than just animal adoptions. For example, we actively support animal rescues who work in some of the most remote areas of Canada. This includes our ongoing partnership with Northern Connection, a local animal rescue that works in northern Manitoba. Most recently we worked with their volunteer […]
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE’RE MOVING TO A NEW NORMAL
Throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) continues to provide all the animals with the best possible care and enrichment possible. We are pleased to announce that in addition to our Barkin’ Bin thrift store reopening last month, our Youth Apprenticeship Program will be starting up again next week. As well, we will begin […]
