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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...
Celebrating our 2024 Volunteer Award Winners
Jul 10, 2024
Volunteers are essential to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s (OMHS) success, with dedicated individuals working tirelessly to support our mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. OMHS’ fifth annual Community Awards Celebration was held on...
Summer safety tips
Jun 6, 2024
As the warm weather arrives, it's important to be mindful of the risks the heat can pose to our dogs. However you and your dogs plan on spending the summer, make safety a priority by remembering these tips. Veterinary Visits Keeping your pet’s vaccines up to date is...
Mission accomplished: Mission Pawsible raises $20,000!
Jun 6, 2024
Mission accomplished! Nearly $20,000 was raised by our compassionate community during Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s Mission Pawsible 2K Dog Walk on May 26, 2024. The second annual event at Bronte Creek Provincial Park saw overwhelming support, with over 600...
Cat Enrichment: Why it's important and how you can enhance your feline's life
May 13, 2024
While we all strive to give our furry friends the best lives possible, there are always ways to improve their happiness, physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life. Healthy and happy cats tend to have fewer behavioural issues, develop stronger...
Protecting your dog from ticks and fleas
May 10, 2024
With temperatures and grass growing, so does the risk of your pets getting ticks and fleas. These little pests carry and transmit diseases to your pets or cause other conditions like anemia or infection, which can lead to serious complications or death if left...
Brian and Nancy
May 10, 2024
In May, during Leave a Legacy Month, we're reflecting on the lasting imprint we can leave on our community to create a better world where animals thrive, free from cruelty. By including the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), in their Wills, supporters Brian...
Honouring Heather White’s 42-year legacy of compassion and care for animals, children and the community
Apr 10, 2024
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Heather White Legacy Bursary, a tribute to Heather White as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement after an extraordinary 42 years of service to OMHS. Created in honour...
Fifty pets and counting: Teaching love through fostering
Mar 14, 2024
Recognizing the challenges faced by local animal shelters during the pandemic, Sandra Do Rego and her four children decided to open their hearts and home in 2020 to provide temporary care and love for animals in need. As a high school teacher for more than 20 years,...
Expert wildlife tips for spring
Mar 14, 2024
Spring is the busiest time of year for wildlife control professionals at Oakville & Milton Humane Society and Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. As temperatures continue to rise, we’ll see an increase in the number of calls from residents experiencing a conflict...
