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Santa Claus Parade

Nov 18, 2019

Thanks to all the folks who braved the cold weekend weather to join us for the Oakville and Milton Santa Claus parades. Two Big "hooves up" to our staff and volunteers for being part of these special community events. A big thanks to all the parade organizers, the...

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Coyote rescue update

Nov 14, 2019

November 14 – Fantastic news! The coyote that was rescued Monday night with her head lodged in a plastic container is drinking and has started to eat. It is expected she will make a full recovery in about a week and then will be released back into the wild. The coyote...

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Ontario Introduces New Animal Welfare Legislation

Nov 8, 2019

The Government of Ontario is introducing legislation to better protect animals from abuse and neglect. The new Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act will impose the toughest penalties in Canada for the protection of animals, if the legislation is approved....

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OMHS Partners with Royal Canin

Oct 15, 2019

 October 15, 2019 – The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) has announced a partnership with Royal Canin Canada – a global leader in tailored health and nutrition products for dogs and cats. This important relationship means the OMHS will have access to Royal...

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OMHS Blooms! A Big Green Thumbs up to Susan Eglit

Sep 30, 2019

The next time you visit OMHS and marvel at how beautiful and colourful the grounds are, you can thank Susan Eglit. A professional horticulturist, she’s been donating her time throughout the spring and summer months to tend to our gardens and create stunning flower...

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Save the Last Prance Ticket for Me!

Sep 12, 2019

In just 8 weeks our local stars will compete for the coveted “Best in Dance Show” trophy at our inaugural Prancing with the Stars, presented by Royal Canin. Follow and cheer on the progress of our dancers Oliver Matas, Elissa Lansdell, Che Marville, Lana Hockey, and...

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ROTHERGLEN STUDENTS DONATE $5,000 to OMHS

Aug 27, 2019

We are thrilled to be the recipient of the winning $5,000 donation made possible by the students in the 8N class at Rotherglen School in Oakville. The “Rotherglen Educating for Advocacy and Creating Hope” (REACH) Foundation is a student founded, student driven...

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OMHS launches new website!

Jul 29, 2019

We are excited to announce the launch of Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s (OMHS) newly designed and fully-responsive website: omhs.ca! With the re-design we have strived to create a user-friendly browsing experience for visitors that is also easier to navigate....

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Made in The Shade!

Jul 29, 2019

The dogs at OMHS have it made in the shade! The timing could not be more perfect as two new gazebos went up on July 18; one of the hottest days of the year. Staff and volunteers take the dogs out several times a day for exercise and fresh air. They say it takes a...

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FULL HOUSE

Jul 1, 2019

Summer has arrived and for the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), this means ‘Kitten Season’ is in full swing. “This is the time of year when pregnant cats, and nursing or orphaned kittens come into the shelter and it lasts until late fall,” explained Andrea...

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