2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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...
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE’RE MOVING TO A NEW NORMAL

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’...
Opossum rescued in Milton

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...
Fireworks Can Frighten Pets

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...
Journeying Home

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...
APS Officer Rescues Goslings from 7th Story Balcony

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....
Adoptions Now Online!

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...
OMHS Board of Directors Recruitment

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...