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 […]
2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are extremely pleased to introduce our 2020-21 Oakville & Milton Humane Society Board of Directors. All members were elected during the Society’s Annual General Meeting held at the end of June. Special thanks to Cheryl Clark, former Vice Chair who led the nominations process with the help of Patty Holk (Chair of Governance Committee) and Clayton […]
Fireworks Can Frighten Pets
Dogs’ and cats’ hearing is much more sensitive than ours so the loud noises can be overwhelming and some pets might try to escape. Here are some tips to help keep your furry family members safe and comforted during firework displays and help you enjoy your Canada Day! Keep your pet indoors before, during […]
Opossum rescued in Milton
Our Animal Protective Services department recently responded to a call for an opossum pacing back and forth in a residential backyard by a pool in Milton. The opossum was reported to have a possible injury on its hind end. An officer responded and contained the opossum who appeared to be quite healthy at that time. […]
Journeying Home
Over the past few weeks, we have watched as members of our community put themselves in the paws of our animals through their Mission Pawsible: Homeward Bound journeys. Each of our participants took on the story of an animal making its way through the shelter and into their new, forever home. Along this path, they raised funds, […]
Relive Daffodil’s Amazing Journey by Playing Mission Pawsible: Homeward Bound!
Imagine being left alone, tied up andabandoned in a cemetery with no food, no water and no idea if someone would ever rescue you. Meet Daffodil. This is how she came into the care of OMHS. When Daffodil arrived, she was suffering from severe joint issues and required a special diet and medicine to help […]
Adoptions Now Online!
While OMHS remains closed to the public until at least June 15th, we are pleased to announce that we have moved our adoption process online to make it easier and safer to find forever homes for animals during the current COVID-19 crisis. If you are interested in adopting. you can view our adoptable animals on […]
APS Officer Rescues Goslings from 7th Story Balcony
Thanks to the quick response of OMHS’ Animal Protective Services Team, seven baby goslings were saved when they were safely removed from their nest in a planter box on the edge of a 7th floor balcony overlooking Lake Ontario at Bronte Road. Officer Zuwala took great care in safely blocking the parents with cardboard and one-by-one removing the […]
OMHS Board of Directors Recruitment
As a registered charity, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (“OMHS”) relies on the support of the community to care for, shelter and find loving forever homes for homeless and forgotten pets; to respond to sick or injured wildlife; to enforce animal control bylaws within Oakville; to support families with emergency boarding of an animal […]
It’s National Volunteer Week! Join us in Celebrating our Fabulous Volunteers!
It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek, a celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. All week on our social media channels we will be sending shout-outs to our #volunteers in recognition of the many ways they make life better for our animals. By dedicating their time, love, and talents, our volunteers make […]
