by OMHS | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
February is Pet Dental Health Month and it’s a good reminder to have your pet’s teeth and gums checked at least once a year by your veterinarian. Built up tartar and plaque on the teeth can cause a lot of problems for our pets like bad breath, pain with...
by OMHS | Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Imagine discovering a sick puppy in the middle of the night, or an injured animal on a holiday walk. Vet clinics are closed for the day and the animal needs help immediately. Thankfully, OMHS Animal Protective Service (APS) officers are on call every day of...
by OMHS | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Oakpark Pet Hospital team – a great group of caring individuals. This month our spotlight is on the Oakpark Pet Hospital which has been a valued partner to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) for nearly two decades by providing invaluable support...
by OMHS | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
This September we shine the spotlight on Bronte Road Animal Hospital. Owner, Dr Dieter Schmidt, is proud to operate this full service veterinary hospital where he and his staff offer a wide range of excellent care. The team is dedicated to providing...
by Euni Kim | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The summer months can lead to fun days in the sun and lots of adventures for our pets, but there are also days when it is just too hot for our pets to be outdoors. Often, they won’t be able to burn off enough energy on these warm days which can lead excessive...
by Euni Kim | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
This month we celebrate our long relationship with the North Oakville Animal Hospital (NOAH) that stretches back to 2000 when Dr. Sarah Machell first established the practice. For the past 21 years NOAH has provided excellent and expert care to animals and the...
by Euni Kim | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our 2020 Impact Report highlights our work in caring for and finding forever homes for abused, neglected and homeless companion animals and offering new services to the community. 2020 was a year of tremendous hardship for many of us, so you should...
by Euni Kim | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
OMHS is excited again to recognize the work of our amazing volunteers through our Volunteer and Community Awards Program. Whether they are doing administrative tasks, working with the animals, or out engaging the community we would not be able to provide the same...
by Euni Kim | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
This month we shine the spotlight on one of our Mississauga partners, Erin Mills Pet Hospital. They have been an OMHS partner for more than 30 years and while some faces have changed over that time, their dedication to helping homeless pets has not wavered. Dr....
by Euni Kim | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
During the first two weeks of June, the shelter was abuzz with Mission Pawsible activities! Between the nail trim tutorials, the ‘Day in the Life of an APS Officer’ session, the Dog Behavior Therapy session, the virtual tours, and all of the various...
by Euni Kim | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
This month we shine the spotlight on Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital. The hospital opened in 1999 and reached out to OMHS shortly thereafter to ask how they could help. Over the years, owners Dr. David Polson and Dr. Chris Catena have supported OMHS in many...
by Euni Kim | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Building relationships with our community of veterinarians is important to OMHS, so we are excited to announce two new clinic partners this month. These partnerships will enable us to provide needed surgeries and physical rehabilitation for animals. When we receive...