by somerd | Apr 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
As this year’s late spring finally begins to melt away the remaining traces of snow, urban wildlife in Oakville and Milton are becoming more active. Spring is the busiest time of year for wildlife, and a vital time for their contribution to local ecosystems....
by somerd | Jun 22, 2021 | News
OMHS Joins New Organization to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario A group of several humane societies, including the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, has formalizedtheir partnership as the Ontario Animal Welfare Network (OAWN), A Collaboration of...
by somerd | Feb 26, 2021 | News
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...
by somerd | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by somerd | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every August since 2002, Frank Apa and his team at Lexus of Oakville celebrate the joy that animals bring, with a special fundraising initiative in honour of a sweet little dog named Patch. Loyal and friendly, Patch was Mr. Apa’s gentle, outgoing, and...
by somerd | Jun 22, 2020 | News
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...
by somerd | Dec 20, 2019 | News
Limited Edition Dogs of Oakville book “Champions” – the perfect Christmas Gift The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is thrilled to announce that local artist and pet photographer Maria Bell has launched her 5th book in the Dogs of Oakville series...
by somerd | Nov 14, 2019 | News
November 14 – Fantastic news! The coyote that was rescued Monday night with her head lodged in a plastic container is drinking and has started to eat. It is expected she will make a full recovery in about a week and then will be released back into the wild....
by somerd | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
November 13 – The OMHS Animal Protective Services team (APS) sprung into action Monday evening to successfully rescue a coyote that had a plastic food container completely covering its head. The APS team braved darkness and a fierce winter storm...
