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Helping to reunite animals who are lost, missing, or stolen with their family in the Ottawa, Outaouais, and surrounding areas. It’s every pet parent’s nightmare: Your dog, cat, or feathered friend has gotten loose or lost and you don’t know where he or she is. Don’t panic — there are steps you can take to locate your beloved pet. Swift action, coupled with major neighbourhood and social media netw

orking, will increase the odds of having your furry/ feathered friend back in your arms. The key is to get the word out to as many people in as many places as possible, so don’t be shy about enlisting the help of your friends and family in the search efforts. This is where we come in, your Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas community (click on link) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/LostAndFoundPetsOfOttawaAndSurroundingAreas

When posting an animal lost or found in our group, please include the following information if available ...

1. Preferred method of contact (Phone, Text, Messenger/ Email)
3. Exact area Street/ Town; as we cover a very large area
5. Photo (colour photo recommended)
6. If this is a lost animal, include the animal's name
8. Medical conditions or behaviour issues (if any)
9. Microchipped/ Tattooed - Y/N
10. M/F, Spayed/ Neutered
11. Consideration of a cash reward - Y/N

The more information that you provide, the more it will help to reunite you with your beloved fur family safely and in a timely manner and them with theirs. LFPOSA Admin 🌸

Email us at: [email protected]

08/19/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐨) 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧(𝐬)

Before jumping to the rescue,

𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓…

Mama Cat may be off searching for food. She has to keep herself well fed to produce milk for the babies! It is not unusual for a mama cat to be gone several hours. She may also be in the process of moving the babies from one location to another (especially if you’ve found one alone).

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬’ 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡:

• Does their fur look healthy, full and fluffy? OR Are they dirty? Sickly? Eyes crusty?
•Are they sleeping quietly? In a heap? OR Are they crying? Squalling?
•Are they dry? OR Are they wet/soaked?

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦:

• Rain? Wet weather/flooding? Cold?
• Wild animals? Dogs?
• Traffic – pedestrian foot traffic? Bicycles or cars? Mean people, neighbours/kids?

Remember that removing very young kittens from Mama Cat greatly reduces their chances of survival even if you provide round-the-clock care.

Unless the kittens are in immediate danger, it is best to watch to see if the Mama Cat will return. You should be at least 35 feet away (more is better).

Do NOT place food near the kittens to lure Mama Cat. Mama Cat almost always purposely hides her litter away from food sources as she knows that food will attract other cats and even bigger predators!

You may need to leave completely and come back later (4-6 hours) to check whether the kittens are still OK (dry, sleeping/quiet, appear fed, etc.). Especially if she’s feral, Mama Cat will most likely NOT return until she no longer senses human presence.

Know that healthy kittens can survive several hours without food as long as they are warm. 𝙉𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬…

If Mama Cat returns and the area is relatively safe, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐝. You can monitor the environment and offer a shelter and regular food to Mama Cat … but keep the food and shelter at a distance from each other. Mom will find the food but will not accept your shelter if the food is nearby, because she will not want to attract other cats or predators to food located near her nest.

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧…

The Mama Cat offers her kittens the absolute best chance for survival, so WAIT and WATCH as long as you can. The best food for kittens is their mother’s milk.

Although there are resources to help you, it would be best if you are prepared to 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 (𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨) 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚!

Oakland Animal Services - https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/.../find-kittens.../

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡, 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 - 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Every year on August 15th, pet owners across the country are reminded of a small yet significant task: checking their pet's microchip. Known as National Check the Chip Day, this awareness day serves as a vital reminder to ensure that your pet's microchip information is up to date.

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐌

If you feel your cat needs to roam, please ensure it is sterilized, micro-chipped/tattooed, holds a valid City cat licence and is not being a nuisance to your neighbours. It is very important that their ID is connected to accurate contact information (this is up to you). We also suggest identifying your cat as an outdoor cat through a vanity tag or custom collar and bell.

𝐀𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟:

• Being hit by a car
• Drown in residential pool
• Threats from wild animals and other cats
• Exposure to diseases from unvaccinated animals
• Complaints or threats from other community members
• General elements such as rain, wind, cold and sun
• Being caught in traps or exposure to toxic items
• Being stolen or relocated
• Not finding their way home

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐓

When your cat strays from home, it can be a traumatic experience for both of you. Here are some tips that we hope will help you find your cat in a safe and timely mannor.

𝐁𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭. 𝐁𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭.

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭.

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐓?

Even if you are unable to approach the animal, a reported sighting can be the key to helping desperate owners locate their pet.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐈 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐅 𝐈 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐓?

First things first, your safety should be number one priority. Even the friendliest pets can react unexpectedly when in fight or flight mode. They may be scared, hungry, injured, and exhausted, so approach with caution. If the pet is growling, hissing, cowering, or showing other signs of fear or aggression, contact your local animal authorities for assistance.

If you think it’s safe to approach, go slowly to avoid spooking them. Never chase a loose pet, as this may cause them to feel threatened and begin to run. It’s best to remain calm and avoid making direct eye contact so you are not seen as a threat. Sit on the ground or crouch down low and speak in a gentle voice to coax them your way. Offering small bits of food or treats can be a helpful tool for gaining their trust.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐅 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋?

If you do not think it’s safe to approach the animal, or if they are not responding to your attempts:

• Call your local animal services or humane society. They may be able to dispatch an animal control officer with special equipment to help secure the pet
• If possible, follow the pet from a distance until animal control arrives. This way you can give an accurate update on their position
• Take a photo of the pet and post it in your local neighborhood and lost/found pet groups on social media. Also take note of the nearest intersection and time of the sighting
• Keep an eye out for any lost pet posters in your neighborhood that match the description of the animal you saw. Even if you are not able to catch the dog or cat, any sightings can help the owners narrow down their search

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓?

Whether you need advice on how to help a found pet, assistance getting a microchip scanned or information on where to take a found pet, there are a number of organizations that can help:

• Your local humane society, animal shelter or SPCA
• Your municipal animal control or animal services
• Your local animal rescue

And in some cases, you can also try:

• Your local neighborhood veterinarian
• Your local pet store or pet boutique

Information shared from 24Petwatch Canada - https://www.24petwatch.com/.../what-to-do-if-you-find...

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

These contacts can be used if you are concerned about an animal in Ontario.

𝟑-𝟏-𝟏 (Local animal control)

Call your local animal control to report:

• report lost or found domestic animal
• wildlife that is in need of assistance, injured or deceased
• wildlife or a domestic animal that is roaming on public property

𝟏-𝟖𝟑𝟑-𝟗-𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋 (Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre)

Call this number if an animal (for example, a pet, farm animal, or wild animal in captivity) is in distress or being neglected. This includes animals that:

• are injured, in pain, sick, suffering or abused
• lack proper care, water, food or shelter

𝟗𝟏𝟏 (Emergency)

Call 911 in an emergency when any life is in immediate danger, such as when there is:

• an animal attack resulting in serious injury to people or other animals that requires emergency medical attention
• an act of animal cruelty underway, such as beating or torturing of an animal
• an animal left unattended in a hot or cold vehicle

Animal Welfare (Ontario): https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 - 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝?

The Paper Collar is a concept that has been circling animal rescue groups for a while now and we though we would share the clever idea with you.

The theory was that if the cat was owned by someone, he/she would take that paper message back to their owner who’d hopefully call.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

1. Print out this paper collar template. Use bright neon paper if possible to make it more visible.

2. Fill out any contact info you wish to share.

3. Attach a small piece of tape to each corner so you are ready when the cat is within reach. Don't cover entire collar with tape. For the cat's safety, it needs to be easily torn off if it gets caught on something.

4. Place around the cat's neck leaving plenty of slack. (You should be able to place 2 fingers beneath it.)

5. You may need to make a new collar if the first one comes off. If the cat returns and you haven't received any calls, attach a new one.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞.

• If possible, trap or place the cat in a carrier and have it scanned for a microchip. Most veterinarian offices and shelters will do this for free.
• Ask your neighbours if they know anything about the cat. Post Cat Found posters around your neighbourhood.
• Check and post on Craigslist, Nextdoor, Helping Lost Pets and our local Facebook group/page.
• Post photos of the cat at your local shelters and vetinary clinics.
• Please to remember to also file a Found Cat Report with your local shelter as well.

Ottawa Humane Society Paper Collar Template: https://ottawahumane.ca/.../OHS-Paper-Collar_Accessible...

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬

Spring’s longer days and mild temperatures means that tick season is back. These sneaky critters are commonly found in wooded and grassy areas and wait for the opportunity to attach themselves to humans and animals as they pass by. Ticks are very small in size; some as small as a grain of sand and therefore very difficult to detect.

Aside from the “yuck” factor in having a tick attach themselves to you or your pet to feed, ticks can carry and transmit Lyme disease. The Blacklegged Tick (also referred to as a “Deer Tick”) poses the threat of transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease in humans and animals. It is important to know that not all types of ticks are known to transmit disease but you should always take precautions when walking in grassy/wooded areas.

Symptoms of Lyme disease vary in severity and may not appear until months after infection. The most common symptoms your pet may display are:

• Recurrent painful joints that lasts 3–4 days, sometimes accompanied by loss of appetite and depression
• Reluctance to move, or a stiff, painful gait
• Swollen joints that are warm to the touch
• Leg pain or pain throughout the body
• Fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes
• More serious complications include damage to the kidneys, and even heart or nervous system disease.

It is recommended that pet owners thoroughly check their pet’s for ticks promptly after spending time outdoors during the Spring, Summer and Fall months. Pay extra attention to the areas around your pet’s head, neck, ears and paws. If you do find a tick on your dog, it is important to remove it properly as soon as possible to limit infection:

1. Use a fine-tipped pair of tweezers to grasp the tick as closely to the dog’s skin as possible.

2. Pull the tick’s body away from the skin with a straight, steady motion.

3. After the tick is removed, wash your dog’s skin with soap and water.

4. Call your veterinarian about having the tick tested. The tick can be kept in a bag in the freezer until then.

5. Never use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail polish or other products to remove a tick.

Early prevention using monthly chewable or topical skin solution to deter and kill ticks is key, as they become active when temperatures reach only 4°C. Although there is no Lyme vaccination for humans, it is available for dogs. Both options should be discussed with your veterinarian to determine what is best for your pet.

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

Sources:
https://www.ovma.org/ticks-and-lyme-disease-keeping-pets.../
https://www.petmd.com/.../infectious.../c_dg_lyme_disease
http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/.../dog.../lyme-disease-dogs
https://www.health.com/.../lyme.../tick-borne-illness-facts

08/18/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬

Anyone who has had to coax a scared pet out from under the bed on Canada Day knows that many of our four-footed companions are frightened by loud noises. With storm season on its way, we need to think of keeping them safe, too. Remember that your dog or cat's hearing is much stronger and more sensitve than ours. This sudden noise can be very startling to pets.

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬. (𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐨𝐨!)

1. Make sure your pet has some form of ID tag or microchip. Some storms can destroy or knock down fences, allowing pets to run away. Even if they’re not runners, loud noises can scare them and cause them to take shelter elsewhere. ID tags and microchips assure you can be contacted should they escape.

2. Your pet’s behaviour may change during a storm. Medications are available that can help reduce your pet’s anxiety. There are items available, like Thundershirts, that can help your animal feel more secure. You can also try distracting your pet by engaging them in any activity that captures their attention and distracts them from the loud noises that come with severe weather.

3. Make sure your pet is indoors. Never leave them outside during a severe storm. Pets should be provided the same cover as humans during a storm. They’re also great companions during a storm.

4. Drown out the noise of thunder and wind by running fans or playing calming music. There is an entire YouTube channel dedicated to this called, Relax My Dog.

5. Keep a light on so they don’t notice the lightening.

6. Create a safe space for your pet to go – whether it’s a crate, under the bed, the basement or a favourite hiding spot.

7. Be aware of the surroundings. Make sure you check the yard before allowing your pet back outside. There could be downed lines, gaps in fences or other hazards. If you have debris in your yard, take your pet out on a leash until you know the area is safe.

8. If your pet has extreme anxiety during storms, talk to your vet and/or a certified trainer. They can help you with your pet if they have high anxiety and other problems related to storms.

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08/18/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬!

Cats and dogs have sensitive paw pads that become vulnerable in the heat. Surfaces such as pavement, asphalt and artificial grass can become searingly hot causing blisters or burns on their paw pads. Hot pavement can also increase the overall body temperature of your pet and lead to heat stroke.

𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒:

1. Check the pavement before your walk. Place the back of your hand or bare foot on the pavement for five seconds. If it’s too hot for your skin, then it’s most likely too hot for your pet.

2. Walk during cooler times of the day. Avoid taking walks during the hottest time of the day. Instead, opt for walks in the early morning and late evening when the pavement is cooler.

3. Keep midday walks short and shady. If you’re taking your pet out during the day, be sure to keep walks short. Choose a route with lots of shade and grass patches.

4. Skip the asphalt entirely and choose to walk your dog strictly on grass or hiking trails.

5. Consider outfitting your dog’s paws with booties to help keep the heat from burning their tootsies.

6. If you have a longer adventure planned, be sure to bring water and take frequent breaks.

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

What can a pet parent do to prevent heat stroke danger? Be smart and proactive!

Here are six ways you can help your pet maintain their body temperature and avoid heat stroke in summer:

1. When the temperature is high, don’t let your dog/ cat linger on hot surfaces like asphalt and cement. Being so close to the ground can heat their body quickly and is also an invitation for burns on sensitive paw pads. Keep walks to a minimum.

2. Giving your dog/ cat a lightweight summer haircut can help prevent overheating, but never shave to the skin. Dogs and cats need one inch of protection to prevent sunburns.

3. Provide access to fresh water at all times. Make certain outside pets have access to shade and plenty of cool water. Also, please consider leaving fresh bowls of water in shaded areas for ferrel or straying animals, including our feathered friends.

4. Restrict exercise when temperatures soar, and do not muzzle your dog because it inhibits their ability to pant.

5. Many dogs enjoy a swim, splashing in a wading pool, or a run through a sprinkler in warmer weather. This can help bring body temperatures down.

6. Never leave your pet in a parked car, not even if you park in the shade or plan to be gone for only a few minutes. The temperature inside of a car can reach oven-like temperatures in just minutes, often in excess of 140 degrees. That quick errand can turn into a disaster and could be fatal for your pet.

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08/18/2024

𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒!

Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the weather gets warmer, it can be deadly. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death. Protecting animals from an unnecessary death is a problem we can all agree to prevent.

Under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Act, it is against the law to leave a pet unattended in a parked vehicle in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the animal.

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄

If you see a dog or cat that you believe may be in trouble, ask nearby stores to page customers.

If you believe the dog or cat is in obvious distress, dial 911 for fire or police or call animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive.

𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎

𝟗𝟏𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝟏-𝟖𝟑𝟑-𝟗𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋

When calling to report an animal in a hot car, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

• What is your name and phone number?
• What is the location, make, model and colour of the vehicle?
• Is the vehicle running?
• Is the vehicle parked in shade?
• Are the windows down?
• About how long has the pet been left alone in the vehicle?
• Is the pet sitting or lying down or panting?
• How does the animal react to a knock on the window?
• Is there water in the vehicle for the animal?

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 & 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄(𝐒) 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀, 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐎𝐔𝐀𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀(𝐒) - 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

In the world of community fundraising few initiatives have stood the test of time like the classic bottle drive. For decades, communities have come together, collecting recyclable containers to raise funds for a variety of causes, like our local non-profit rescues and shelters.

To find a near you please see comments.
If you know of a Bottle Drive not yet posted in comments, please add their info graphic and tag the rescue or shelter.
It takes a community.

Lost & Found Pets Of Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

08/18/2024

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 & 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀, 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐎𝐔𝐀𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀(𝐒) - 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

These facilities play a critical role in the lives of homeless animals. They work to reunite lost pets with their owners, they provide shelter and security to those in need, and they work to find new homes for those that are homeless or who are roaming the streets. They provide medical care to sick and injured animals and show neglected and mistreated animals that humans really can be good.

For animal rescuers and shelter workers, it’s often a thankless job as they balance having enough space to house all the animals, coordinating pet adoptions, and developing their campaigns to encourage people to be responsible and spay and neuter their animals. And animal shelter staffs do all of this while trying to convince people to look first at animal shelters for that special family pet.

Since many facilities function as non-profit charities, they do not always have the resources they need to do all of these things.
Our hearts go out a to our local rescues and shelters and so many others that devote their time and energy to the rescue, protection, and care of homeless and needy animals.

If you would like to help, please see comments for our community Donation Directory.

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