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11/03/2024

Another from a very happy kitty in their forever home!

"Onyx has adjusted so so well to our home and has been nothing but the sweetest boy! A bit timid as expected to start but day by day grows more and more comfortable!"

Send in your happy tails to [email protected] and let us know how your new best friends are settling in! 🐱🐶🐹🐰🦜

11/02/2024

Tilley’s journey is a beautiful reminder of the healing power of patience and love. When she first arrived, surrendered by her previous family who could no longer care for her, Tilley was a little shy and unsure of the world. But with the gentle, nurturing support of her foster family, she began to come out of her shell, revealing her sweet, loving personality and eagerness to connect. Now, thanks to the incredible Brennan family, Tilley has found her forever home, a place where she’s flourishing and discovering the simple joys of life every day.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in Tilley’s story and to the Brennans for welcoming her with open hearts. May the future be filled with endless love and happiness for Tilley and her new family!

11/01/2024

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! We have some cuddly, loving, playful, young-at-heart senior cats and dogs that are searching for their forever homes 🐶🏡😺

Visit omhs.ca/adopt and view all our adoptable animals!

11/01/2024

Field Call Friday! 🐿️ A few weeks ago, our Animal Protection Services team received a call from a caring construction worker in Oakville who’d had an unusual encounter—a young, scared squirrel had approached them on the job site, clinging to them for safety.

One of our Animal Control Officers quickly arrived on-site to assess the area, hoping to reunite the little one with its nest or family. Unfortunately, no nest or adult squirrel was found, and it was clear this baby needed our help.

Back at the shelter, our dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician team gave the squirrel a thorough check-up, confirming it was healthy and strong but still in need of some nurturing.

Now, the squirrel is safely in the hands of our wildlife rehabilitation partner, learning the skills to thrive on its own. Once ready, it will be released back into the wild near where it was found, ready for life back in nature! 🌳💚

11/01/2024

This little Lionhead is ready to leap into your heart! Charbon is a 1-year-old bunny searching for his forever home. He is a little shy with people he doesn't know, but with a bit of space and patience, he comes out of his shell to show you how sweet, curious, and playful he can be. He loves to lay in cozy spaces, nibble on fresh greens and treats, and explore his surroundings.

10/31/2024

🙀 Today is the LAST DAY to buy your tickets to Prancing with the Stars, presented by RRoyal Canin?

Make sure to get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night full of delicious food, complimentary drinks, stunning dance performances, and heartwarming stories.

Buy your tickets now at omhs.ca/prancing 🕺💃

10/31/2024

This perfect pair is ready to keep your laps warm and your hearts full! If you've been searching for some loving companions to chat with, Winnie and Tyrone are searching for a forever home together 🏡💕

View their profiles and adopt these cuddle bugs at omhs.ca/cats

10/31/2024

Registration for Humane Heroes opens today at 3:00 pm! The club runs for 8 weeks and includes activities like animal enrichment toy making, reading to animals, and animal socialization. If you're 13-16 years old, love animals, and looking for community service hours, learn more at omhs.ca/humaneheroes 🦸🐾

10/30/2024

As the holiday season approaches, all of us at OMHS are filled with gratitude for compassionate supporters like you who care deeply about the welfare of animals. Our shelter continues to experience an influx of animals, many with complex needs, while the cost of caring for them continues to rise.

The need is so great that the Walker Wood Foundation has offered to match donations up to $20,000 until December 31.

Lily came to us in need of a small miracle after a terrible accident.
The tiny four-month-old was surrendered with love by a person who knew they could not provide the medical care she needed.

X-rays showed that Lily's left hind leg had sustained a serious fracture.

Veterinarians determined that, with surgery, her prognosis for a full recovery was excellent. She could be expected to thrive as a normal, active puppy. The orthopedic procedure was successfully performed to repair the injury. Every baby step of Lily’s healing journey will now lead to a happy, healthy future.

Please donate today. Your gift will be matched and your life-saving impact for precious animals like Lily will be doubled. Donate now at omhs.ca/holiday24

10/30/2024

Announcing Infinity Testing Solutions as our Prancing with the Stars Signature Cocktail Sponsor!

Infinity Testing Solutions are fellow animal lovers and have created a dog-friendly workplace! To show their commitment to animals and the community, they've joined as one of our paw-some sponsors 💗🐾

Buy your tickets to Prancing now and see what amazing signature cocktail we've created—drinks are included with your ticket 😉 Ticket sales close TOMORROW at midnight! Get yours at 💃 omhs.ca/prancing 🕺

10/30/2024

Say hello to sweet Barbara, an 8-year-old Havanese mix searching for a home to call her own 🏡💗 Barbara is friendly with people and dogs, loves attention, and loves to talk to everyone! She is still learning about toys, walking on leash, and house-training, but is working hard!

If you're looking for a sweet dog to cuddle and yap about your day with, adopt Barbara at omhs.ca/dogs

10/29/2024

Calling all teens 📢 We are very excited to announce we have a new program for youth ages 13-16! Humane Heroes will give youth the chance to learn about the shelter, animal advocacy and all about the animals we help through lessons, activities, and volunteering. 🦸🐾

Registration opens Oct 31st! For more information, please go to omhs.ca/humaneheroes

10/29/2024

🌟 Happy Registered Vet Tech Month! 🌟

This October, we celebrate the incredible veterinary technicians working tirelessly in animal welfare and at OMHS! Your dedication makes a world of difference for countless furry friends in need. 🐾💙

Are you an RVT looking for a role in animal welfare? We’re currently hiring at omhs.ca/careers! Here are 5 fun reasons to be a veterinary technician:

1. Animal Love Every Day: You get to work with animals daily, forming bonds and providing care that truly changes lives! 🐶❤️

2. Team Spirit: Join a passionate community of animal lovers who support each other and share a common mission of helping pets find their forever homes! 🤝✨

3. Endless Learning: The veterinary field is always evolving, offering continuous opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. Never stop growing! 📚🔍

4. Diverse Duties: From assisting in wellness exams to educating pet owners, every day is different, keeping your work exciting and fulfilling! 🎉🔧

5. Make an Impact: You play a crucial role in the lives of shelter animals, helping them heal and find loving families. Your work truly saves lives! 🌈🏡

Thank you for all that you do, and for being the heartbeat of our animal shelters! 💖🐾

10/29/2024

😐❓ Hmmm... Julie doesn't seem very enthusiastic about the toy car, but she does love that you can donate your used or junk vehicles to OMHS through Donate a Car Canada! Increase your tax deductible for 2024, be environmentally friendly, AND help animals like Julie get the help they need why they search for their forever homes!

Learn more and get started at omhs.ca/omhs.ca/donateacar

10/29/2024

Our Prancing with the Stars Online Auction is now open! This year's auction offers both sealed bid and open bid auction items, offering lots of choice for participants. You can bid privately on sealed bid items or join in on the bidding fun for open auction items and track the action in real time!

From now until November 7 at 9:15pm, you have the chance to bid on an amazing selection of items and experiences—all while supporting the animals at the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS). The auction is open to both Prancing with the Stars ticket holders and our collective community!

Browse all our auction items now at omhs.ca/bid

10/28/2024

Meet Karen Moniz, our talented producer and choreographer, whose vision and expertise have been instrumental in bringing this event to life. Karen has been an important volunteer for Prancing with the Stars as our Production Manager since inception in 2019. For the past 5 years, Karen has generously donated her time and expertise to create an incredible production that has delighted hundreds of guests and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for OMHS. A Theatre Arts graduate and former competitive dancer, Karen has spent 28 years mastering her craft. She is also the proud owner of Come Dancing, serving Mississauga and Oakville for the last 21 years.

Buy your Prancing with the Stars tickets now at omhs.ca/prancing and see how all the pieces come together into a magical evening of fun, dance, and heartwarming stories 🪩🐾

10/28/2024

Winnie and Tyrone are a dynamic duo sure to steal your heart! Winnie is a sweet, outgoing boy who likes to lead the pair into adventures and affection. While Tyrone is more shy and nervous in new environments, he has made incredible strides watching Winnie and has started making more frequent appearances and even asking for pets! Together, they are sure to keep your days filled with purrs, meows, and plenty of pets.

If Winnie and Tyrone sound perfect for you, adopt them at omhs.ca/cats

10/27/2024

Happy National Black Cat Day!🐈‍⬛ If you have your own house panther or two on the prowl at home, make sure to give them some extra love on their day! If you're searching for your next cat BFF, we have plenty of black cats that are playful, calm, cuddly, and everything in between.

View all our adoptable cats at omhs.ca/cats

10/26/2024

Straight from the heart of another organization, Haymitch arrived alongside his siblings: Katniss, Peeta, Effie, Primrose, and Cinna; like tributes ready for a new challenge.

With his fearless, outgoing nature and purr as loud as a victory cannon, Haymitch quickly captured the hearts of staff and volunteers alike. So when Arwa and her family stepped forward to claim him as their own, it was no surprise that Haymitch was chosen, just as he was always meant to be.

Congratulations on the adoption! May your future together be filled with excitement, loyalty, and endless adventures worthy of Panem’s finest.

10/25/2024

Our Microchip Clinic is SOLD OUT! 🙀

However, walk-ins are available between registered appointments when we are able to squeeze you in! Come down to 445 Cornwall Rd, Oakville and get your pet microchipped on Wednesday, October 30 from 4-8pm. Microchips are only $30 per pet and drastically increase the swift and safe return of your pet should they ever get lost 😺🐶

10/25/2024

🐾 Field Call Friday! 🐾

We received a call from a concerned homeowner about an unusual visitor—a Guinea Fowl in their backyard! Our Animal Protection Officers were dispatched to investigate, and sure enough, it was indeed a Guinea Fowl, not a wild turkey as first thought! This rare bird hails from Africa and is not native to Ontario, meaning it wouldn’t survive long in the wild.

The officers carefully approached to try and capture the bird, but it took flight into a neighboring property. Luckily, it landed in an open garage, and with the help of the homeowners, they closed the door, making it much easier for our team to safely secure the bird.

Once back at the shelter, we held the Guinea Fowl for the stray period, but no one came forward to claim him. We still aren’t sure how he made his way to Oakville and since the Town of Oakville Bylaw doesn’t permit Guinea Fowls as pets, we were able to find the bird a home outside the the town.

If you ever come across a domestic animal, please don’t hesitate to contact our Animal Protection Services. We’re here to help!

10/25/2024

Dave the Degu isn't afraid to get close and personal to say hello, especially if his snack senses are tingling! He absolutely loves treats and will very gently take them straight from your fingers. He is quite social and you can often catch him speeding away on his wheel during the day.

Has this friendly little guy ran into your heart already? Adopt Dave at omhs.ca/smallanimals

10/24/2024

Sweet Sunny just loves belly rubs and laying in the sun! She is super affectionate, silly, and playful ☀️

Learn more about Sunny and our special palliative adoption at omhs.ca/dogs

10/24/2024

Royal Canin and TerraCycle have teamed up to create a FREE recycling program for Royal Canin pet food packaging!

Community members can drop off their empty Royal Canin DRY FOOD packaging in the marked bin in our lobby. Every bag helps us to earn free food for the shelter!

If you have any questions before depositing your bags in the bin, please ask our reception team at the front desk.

NOTE: Bags must be dry and empty before depositing into the recycling bin.

10/23/2024

Meet our three longest residents of OMHS: Snowball, Larry, and Neptune! They've been searching for their forever homes for far too long, and we would love to see them find their families! Snowball has been with us for over two years! She may be a bit shy at first, but she's so sweet and loves pets from people she knows!

View and adopt these lovable rabbits at omhs.ca/smallanimals

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This perfect pair is ready to keep your laps warm and your hearts full! If you've been searching for some loving companions to chat with, Winnie and Tyrone are searching for a forever home together 🏡💕 View their profiles and adopt these cuddle bugs at omhs.ca/cats

Sweet Sunny just loves belly rubs and laying in the sun! She is super affectionate, silly, and playful ☀️ Learn more about Sunny and our special palliative adoption at omhs.ca/dogs

Delicious food 🍽️ complimentary cocktails 🥂 amazing dance performances 💃 and fundraising for animals in need 🐾 On November 7, join us for an enchanting night of fun and heartwarming stories as our dedicated community dancers pair up with award-winning professionals to compete for the Best in Dance Show Trophy! Get your tickets now at omhs.ca/prancing

Bart is a little Chinchilla full of personality! He is energetic, a little mischievous, and always ready to go. He absolutely loves and thrives on attention. His playful and sassy antics are sure to keep you entertained and laughing! Watch as he adorably enjoys a little dried flower treat (and throw it down when he's done) 🌻 If Bart sounds like the perfect companion for you, adopt him at omhs.ca/smallanimals

Despite her difficult journey so far, Snowball remains a sweet, gentle, and loving rabbit ready to go to a home of her own. 🐰❤️ Adopt Snowball at omhs.ca/smallanimals

Tom may look a little scrungly, but he is one of the most loving, cuddliest, sweetest cats you'll meet! He's very curious and loves to explore and play, but is happiest when soaking up all the love he can get. He isn't shy about it either-he will give you a gentle nudge and a meow to let you know he is in need of some attention. Ready for endless cuddles and love? Adopt Tom at omhs.ca/cats

Sweet Colby is looking for his forever home! This one-year-old boy loves people, attention, and cuddles 🐈‍⬛💓 Adopt Colby at omhs.ca/cats

Ariel's a sweet girl who absolutely loves cuddles and pets! She's still a little nervous in new environments but isn't shy when it comes to attention from people! Adopt this terrific Tortie at omhs.ca/cats

Gentle pets and whisker tickles with Larry 🐰❤️ Adopt Larry for no adoption fee at omhs.ca/smallanimals

This scruffy fella has a heart of gold and is searching for his forever home! Adopt Tom Cat at omhs.ca/cats

Ellie might be shy when meeting people for the first time, but she isn't so shy when it comes to getting a tasty treat! She absolutely loves her spinach and parsley and will happily bounce towards you at the mere sight of them! Once she's warmed up to you, she loves pets on her cheeks and behind her ears. She has been at OMHS for *495* days and is eagerly waiting for her forever family to show up! Adopt Ellie for no adoption fee until September 15 at omhs.ca/smallanimals

Fall may be starting but this Tulip is still in full bloom! 🌷🌷 Sweet Tulip, who is still looking for her forever home, has made huge strides in gaining confidence. Thanks to out patient, loving staff and volunteers, Tulip courageously stepped out of her cat condo and soaked up plenty of love and cuddles. Adopt this gorgeous girl and bring some extra beauty and love into your home! View Tulip at omhs.ca/cats

You still have two weeks left to find a new fluffy friend for no adoption fee! View our adoptable rabbits at omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-small-animal 🐰🎉

Did you know that rabbits can purr? Some bunnies like Vixen (shown in the video) LOVE pets and will come right up to you for some cuddles! 🥺💖 Vixen is adoptable and thanks to our Rabbit Hop-A-Thon, her adoption fee is waived! Her adoption still includes a spay/neuter, microchip, and Ren's Pets certificate. Adopt Vixen or view all of our adoptable rabbits at omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-small-animal

Adopt Misty!

You may have caught a glimpse of Misty if you've visited the shelter recently! While initially super shy, Misty is slowly coming out of her shell and asking for attention. In a home of her own, she is sure to blossom and become a loving, playful kitty! If this mini snow leopard has stolen your heart, apply to adopt Misty at omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-cat