OMHS Pit Bull Heads West After 257 Days in Shelter

OMHS Pit Bull Heads West After 257 Days in Shelter

After spending 257 days in the care of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), a gentle and affectionate pit bull-type dog named Bella is finally getting her second chance more than 3,000 kilometres away. On June 25, Bella flew to Alberta, where she will be...
OMHS Holds Spay/Neuter Clinic Thanks to Virox Technologies

OMHS Holds Spay/Neuter Clinic Thanks to Virox Technologies

On June 12, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society welcomed back our spay/neuter clinic, generously funded by Virox Technologies. This marked our third such clinic and brought the total number of cats and kittens spayed or neutered through this program to 47. At...
Spring Wildlife Prevention Checklist

Spring Wildlife Prevention Checklist

As spring arrives in Oakville and Milton, the warmer weather signals more than just blooming flowers and longer days—it’s also prime time for local wildlife to become active. Animals such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and birds emerge from winter...
Unearthing compassion: OMHS pet cemetery excavation

Unearthing compassion: OMHS pet cemetery excavation

One year ago, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) began the delicate and respectful process of excavating our pet cemetery. As South Oakville prepares for redevelopment, OMHS is planning for a larger shelter at a new location. In looking to the future, it...
Celebrating our 2024 Volunteer Award Winners

Celebrating our 2024 Volunteer Award Winners

Volunteers are essential to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s (OMHS) success, with dedicated individuals working tirelessly to support our mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. OMHS’ fifth annual Community Awards Celebration...
Summer safety tips

Summer safety tips

As the warm weather arrives, it's important to be mindful of the risks the heat can pose to our dogs. However you and your dogs plan on spending the summer, make safety a priority by remembering these tips. Veterinary Visits Keeping your pet’s vaccines up to...