February is Pet Dental Health Month

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...

Veterinary Spotlight: Emergency Clinic Partners

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...

Veterinary Spotlight: Oakpark Pet Hospital

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...

Veterinary Spotlight: Bronte Road Animal Hospital

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...

OMHS 2020 Impact Report

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...

2021 Award Recipients!

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...

Veterinarian Spotlight: Erin Mills Pet Hospital

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....

You made the Mission Pawsible!

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...