News
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...
Relive Daffodil's Amazing Journey by Playing Mission Pawsible: Homeward Bound!
May 12, 2020
Imagine being left alone, tied up andabandoned in a cemetery with no food, no water and no idea if someone would ever rescue you. Meet Daffodil. This is how she came into the care of OMHS. When Daffodil arrived, she was suffering from severe joint issues and required...
OMHS Board of Directors Recruitment
May 5, 2020
As a registered charity, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (“OMHS”) relies on the support of the community to care for, shelter and find loving forever homes for homeless and forgotten pets; to respond to sick or injured wildlife; to enforce animal control...
It’s National Volunteer Week! Join us in Celebrating our Fabulous Volunteers!
Apr 20, 2020
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek, a celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. All week on our social media channels we will be sending shout-outs to our #volunteers in recognition of the many ways they...
Oakville parks, courts, dog parks are now closed
Mar 27, 2020
The Town of Oakville has joined the Province of Ontario and Halton Region in declaring a state of emergency to support Public Health officials’ efforts to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of COVID-19. The town is following the advice and direction provided by...