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Celebrating 40 Years of the Charlie Fund: A Lifeline for Animals in Need
Jul 10, 2025
For 40 years, the Charlie Fund has been at the heart of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), providing emergency and specialized medical care to homeless animals who arrive at the shelter in crisis. Created in 1985 to save one injured dog, the fund has...
OMHS Pit Bull Heads West After 257 Days in Shelter
Jun 26, 2025
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
Jun 19, 2025
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...
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month – Find Your New Feline Friend!
Jun 13, 2025
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month, a time when animal shelters everywhere are full of kittens and cats looking for loving homes, and the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is no exception! Kitten season is in full swing, and the shelter is seeing an influx of kittens...
Spring Wildlife Prevention Checklist
May 7, 2025
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 survival mode and...
Lisa Studnicki Hunt: A Legacy of Love and Compassion for Animals
May 5, 2025
As we celebrate Leave a Legacy Month this May, we’re inspired by the generosity of individuals like Lisa Studnicki Hunt, who has made a powerful commitment to support the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) through a gift in her Will. Lisa’s journey with OMHS...
An Unforgettable Evening: Over $180,000 Raised for Animals
Nov 18, 2024
Thanks to your support and contributions, this unforgettable Prancing with the Stars raised over $180,000 for animals like Sophie and her pups John Barclay and his professional dance partner Ilinca Oprescu danced their tails off to win the coveted Best in Dance Show...
Final Beloved Pet Excavated as Oakville & Milton Humane Society's Pet Cemetery Project Comes to an End
Aug 22, 2024
After more than a year of thoughtful planning and caring execution, the final burial plot in the Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s (OMHS) Pet Cemetery will be excavated today. This significant project began last August as a part of the ongoing efforts to prepare...
Just Don’t Do It: The Dangers of Pets and Hot Cars
Aug 1, 2024
As warm temperatures continue this summer, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society continues to spread awareness about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles. Even on mild days, with the car parked in the shade and the windows down, parked cars can...
Unearthing compassion: OMHS pet cemetery excavation
Jul 17, 2024
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...
