‘There’s a great need’: OMHS launches Pet Food Bank
Last month, in its first month of operation, the OMHS Pet Food Bank distributed 350 bags of food and supplies to more than 100 families. Check the story here.
Veterinarian Spotlight: Fourth Line Animal Hospital
From left to right: Mindy, Laura, Dr. Dev, Nour, Kerryn, Julie. The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) does not employ an on-site veterinarian and is therefore dependent on the veterinary professionals in our community. This month’s spotlight is on the Fourth Line Animal Hospital which helps provide our animals with everything they need, from thorough examinations, rabies vaccinations, and […]
Veterinary Spotlight: Oakville Animal Clinic
From left to right Dr. Brett Warren, hospital director, Dr. Christina Miu, Dr. Helen Waters and Dr. Kristin Baird. The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) does not employ an on-site veterinarian and is therefore dependent on the veterinary professionals in our community. These special individuals provide our animals with everything they need, from thorough […]
Staying Safe Over the Holidays
Many of us have had a new puppy or kitten join the family during these stay-at-home times. Your new addition is likely thrilled with all the new toys that present themselves at this time of year. Puppies like to chew things and kittens are attracted to things that are shiny and move. Keep an eye […]
2020 OMHS Volunteer Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our new Volunteer Awards Program which celebrates and acknowledges the amazing work of our more than 450 volunteers. Congratulations to Jenifer Boyce, Alex Washkurak, the Scott family and Dr. Frances Walker as this year’s award recipients. Together, thanks to their passion, dedication and talents they gave voice […]
The Year in Review and Looking Ahead
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s timely to reflect on the year we’ve just had at the OMHS. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has rallied around our cause to assist our animals in any way possible. Financially the organization has been challenged like no other time in its history. Many of our […]
The Joys of Adopting a Senior Cat or Dog
Prospective pet parents often don’t fully consider the benefits of adopting a senior cat or dog. But for Tiffany, the choice was clear the minute she set eyes on a mature cat named Riley. “Riley joined our family in June 2016, already a senior boy with diabetes. It was absolutely love at first sight for […]
Thank you Oakville Community Foundation!
Thank you Oakville Community Foundation! Your gift is enabling the Oakville & Milton Humane Society to be resilient in this time of crisis and continue our important education programs for children and youth in our community- virtually! Heather White, Manager, Community Outreach and Education, extends her thanks on behalf of the shelter, volunteers and of […]
A Big Paws up to Lucille and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce!
Thanks to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to be on their Good Morning Oakville live broadcast this morning. A big paws up to Lucille, Robin and Robyn for helping update everyone on the great work that is going on at the shelter. You can view our segment if you go to the 18:35 […]
Prancing with the Stars, Physical Distancing Edition a big success!
Nine months ago, the Prancing with the Stars Committee was well into the planning for how we would follow the wildly successful inaugural event of 2019 with another high energy, exciting and entertaining event in 2020. The ideas were flowing, the preparations were falling into place and then, just two weeks into the month of […]
