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A Long Journey to Find Their Forever Home
Nov 4, 2020
The Oakville Milton Humane Society (OMHS) does much more than just animal adoptions. For example, we actively support animal rescues who work in some of the most remote areas of Canada. This includes our ongoing partnership with Northern Connection, a local animal...
2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sep 8, 2020
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 who led...
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE’RE MOVING TO A NEW NORMAL
Sep 8, 2020
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’ Bin thrift...
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALIYAH, OUR 2020 PATCH CHALLENGE WINNER!
Sep 8, 2020
Congratulations to Aliyah Brito for winning the Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s (OMHS) 2020 Patch Challenge by demonstrating kindness and compassion towards animals! Through their support, Frank Apa and Lexus of Oakville have...
Opossum rescued in Milton
Jul 7, 2020
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
Jun 29, 2020
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 Canada Day!...
Journeying Home
Jun 22, 2020
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 and into...
9 Tips To Reduce Your Pet's ‘Separation Anxiety' When You Return To Work
Jun 11, 2020
As COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions are gradually lifted and we return to work, it may be a very confusing time for our pets after spending so much time with their human companions. Our pets have been there for us during these very uncertain times and we should do...
APS Officer Rescues Goslings from 7th Story Balcony
May 12, 2020
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. Officer Zuwala took great...
Adoptions Now Online!
May 12, 2020
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...
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