Happily Ever After: Your Love Helped Breezy Heal, Find Forever Home

hen you see Breezy play fetch or her – nearly killed her. Wgive kisses to her new forever mom, Now, after six months of life-saving, loving Sheila, it’s easy to forget that this lively care, Breezy has her happy ending. She Labrador mix was once just one more shovel would never have come this far without strike away from death. you.

With your help, her worst With your help, her worst Her new forever wounds have healed wounds have healed now; family will continue now; only her eye betrays only her eye betrays the to work with a the trauma of that day trauma of that day in October. specialist to make the last October. best decision for her eye. She’ll never be She loves liver treats and going for walks, like able to see out of it again and it may need every . This sweet pup who was pulled to be removed someday. from a dumpster half dead seven months ago has learned to trust again. And when she runs All Breezy knows is that she’ll now be as fast as she can with a ball in her mouth, it’s spending her days exploring her new After six months of recovery, Breezy has found a forever obvious she doesn’t remember neighbourhood, her nights curled up at the home with her new family. anything about the day foot of her forever family’s very well. There don’t seem to be any rabbits her former owner – bed, all because your here but I have seen a few squirrels nearby. the person who was support helped the People are very impressed with how well I supposed to protect, Humane am and how well I behave (most of the time). and care Society be there They say it shows what terrific care I received for when Breezy needed from the Ottawa Humane Society, the us most. veterinarians and my foster family. Thanks to their loving care and the generous outpouring Here’s what Breezy, by way of Sheila, of support from the people who heard my had to say recently: story, I’m now a happy, playful and energetic “I had the most wonderful send-off young dog.” imaginable from all my friends at OHS and want to thank everyone there for making Keep your eye on our Facebook page for me feel so special. My new home suits me updates from Breezy’s new forever family!

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 1 From the Executive Director’s Desk

y the time you read this article, what extended to . Boxes of puppies arrived, Bwe call “ season” will have begun just as do now. A lot of dogs need here at the Ottawa Humane Society. The your help today, but thankfully there is no date varies a bit each year, but it arrives, just longer a puppy season because of the efforts Contact Numbers as sure as the sun rises in the morning. We of our predecessors in creating lasting brace ourselves each change. Main 613-725-3166 year. Between this Emergency 613-725-1532 inevitable influx, Today, with your support, we are working Lost & Found 613-725-9998 Fax 613-725-5674 and a bit later, toward lasting change for our feline friends. Dispatch/General Info ext. 221 the huge rise Our school program changes the attitudes of in numbers more than 4,000 school-aged children every Departmental Extensions of animals year. Our LEAD and Adult Education Adoption Centre ext. 258 surrendered by programs target populations that may be, or Lost & Found 223 their owners are more likely to, contribute to the problem. Fostering 255 Investigations 224 before summer Our media and public awareness campaigns Administrative Assistant 233 holidays begin, chip away at the old behaviours that Executive Director 232 along perpetuate the problem. Tax Receipts & Donations 252 with the steep With your support, we Just achieving the long- Community Events 263 increase in the number of sought goal of sterilizing Programs 298 stray animals admitted in the are working toward all OHS animals prior to Humane Education 235 lasting change for our Shelter Operations 226 warmer weather, our daily adoption – made possible Volunteering 231 intake moves from a dozen or feline friends. with your help in 2005 – Legacy Giving 268 so in the winter months surely has been a part of PAW Monthy Giving 254 to a staggering 40-plus the solution. Media 261 animals admitted to our care most every Planning for our seasonal [email protected] www.ottawahumane.ca day. influx is our annual challenge, planning to It is a mammoth to end it is even harder. undertaking every year, And And balancing and comes at a time when our efforts and our hard working staff and expenditures for regular volunteers want the animals that to take a well-deserved arrive every day summer holiday. with preventing Editor: the need for Natalie Pona To be as prepared as these efforts and Contributors: we can be, and to ensure the best possible expenditures is even harder. OHS staff, volunteers and supporters outcome for every animal, we increase staffing hours, buy more food and supplies, With your help, we hope that, like puppy If you have a story idea or comment, recruit more foster volunteers, reach out to season, one day kitten season will be a thing please contact [email protected] via our existing 300 or so foster families, ramp of the past. e-mail or by mail to the OHS Newsletter up our adoption promotion, and put a host Editor. Submissions of pictures and articles are welcome; however, they may not of other seasonal plans in place. We also ask necessarily be used. Articles may be you to dig a little deeper into your pocket edited for length and content. to help us care for these animals who have nowhere else to go. Newsletter articles may be reprinted with acknowledgement of source. Of course, we don’t accept that this season Bruce Roney Charitable registration # 123264715 RR0001 has to be like this. The season is largely a Executive Director phenomenon now, but 40 years ago, it

2 OUR BEST FRIENDS, SPRING 2014 New Obedience Classes Help Strengthen Human-Animal Bond

ou helped us build our 245 West Hunt relationship. In every class we see families YClub Rd. location and we promised actively creating better relationships with to expand our services. The extra room their canine companions, resulting in a means we can increase our programs, like community of well-trained dogs and well- dog obedience, to help strengthen the bond trained owners, helping to create a brighter Make a Gift of Love to between animals and humans. future for Ottawa’s animals. Tomorrow’s Animals A legacy gift in Seeing adopted dogs progress through our your will provides a eight-week program is such a privilege for brighter future for staff and owners – it is remarkable to see the the lost, abandoned, injured and behavioral transformation that can be made neglected animals with just a little focus and determination. in our community. For more Recently, feedback from both donors and information please contact Greg Beck, previous participants indicates that there is Manager: Legacy a growing need for specialized workshop Giving at 613-725- classes. Based on these recommendations, 3166 ext 268, email we have now run three successful loose-leash to [email protected] or visit www.ottawahumane.ca. walking workshops, and look forward to our first recall and pre-adoption workshops this spring. During these hour and a half sessions, owners and their canine companions have the opportunity to focus on specific OHS obedience classes help build the bond troublesome behaviours, gaining essential between dogs and owners. tools and training techniques to better their Hayley Doyle Shows There Are Many Different Ways You Can Help the Animals

ayley Doyle is a generous donor who and encouraging my fellow TD employees to Hbacks up her financial gifts with the gift do the same.” of time. She is always more than willing to lend a helping hand. Recently her employer, We would love to hear your story on why TD, matched her gift with an additional $500 you support the animals at the OHS and to gift to the animals at the OHS. profile you in a future edition of Our Best Friends. We hope that others will read your Hayley can be seen helping at fundraising story and be inspired to pitch in and help too. events throughout the year, including Please send your story on why you give to our annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in [email protected]. September and our FurBall gala in April. She also helped the OHS raise money for If you would like to match Hayley’s Ottawa’s animals by being a “runner” at our dedication to helping animals in need – weekly Sunday bingo at Overbrook Forbes please check out our website at www. Bingo Palace. ottawahumane.ca for more information Hayley’s ongoing enthusiasm and generosity on how you can donate and help a needy Hayley’s ongoing enthusiasm and generosity helps save animal lives. animal, volunteer your time, or have your helps save animal lives each and every day time and helping the animals. I also direct workplace match your gift of time or money at the OHS. She says, “supporting the OHS my United Way gift to the OHS and enjoyed and double the number of animals helped. fits in with my interests and I love giving my being a United Way ambassador this year

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lgonquin College Bartending Program practiced their skills and Assignment Ahosted an evening food and drinks to raise donations for the • Anne-Marie Ricard for her hard work in organizing a Euchre animals. Thank you so much for your support! Tournament to benefit the animals! • Andrea G and Jacquie B, Starbucks baristas, donated coffee • Besos Pet Salon held a fundraising day for the OHS • Monthly Survey of Manufacturing team from Statistics Canada • Vista Credit Corp did a staff fundraiser • Riverside Campus of the Ottawa Hospital: Registration Department made donations to the animals for Jeans Day • Bel-Air Lexus Toyota Scion • Ye Olde Bagges Clubbe • Nepean Housing Corporation – office fundraising auction • Entrust Company Christmas party and auction • Kevin Colbourne and Tim Cormier held a Wine and Cheese Party • Strandherd School Age Program – fundraiser for Thunder and Lightning (dogs at OHS) • Sir Winston Churchill Public School • Mary-Jean Harris, who collected used ink cartridges for a “Cash for Cartidges” program • First Place Alternate School • Sacred Heart Catholic High School: Ms. Lane’s Entrepreneurship • Mush Larose – dog sledding and skijoring fundraiser for OHS Course • Pet Valu store in Rockland – collected cat litter for OHS • St. John the Apostle Catholic School • Erin and Mark Mailot collected toys for the animals • Canadian Union of Public Employees: holiday luncheon fundraiser • Bartending class at Algonquin College (above) • National Capital Vegetarian Association – book launch “We • Algonquin College Veterinary Technology’s Public Awareness Animals” by Jo-Anne McArthur

Cool Kids

Thank you to the following for fundraising for the animals! • Alena M • Jackson F • St. James Catholic • Amy H • James G School – Grade 6 • Anika H-N • Jenna B • St. Thomas More • Caitlyn H • Katie D Elementary School • Charlotte Z • Keera R students: Ally G, • Christopher B • Kiara S Laura R, Brianna • Colby K • Leah F P, Elizabeth S and • Cordelia Y • Liam M Sabrina K • Denver A • Lynsey M • Ella C • Mackenzie R • Emily C • Madeline N • Emily D • Madigan S • Emma B • Malcolm M • Eryn S • Mary R • Ethan C • Phoebe I • Faith W • Thomas B • Freddie E • Willow M Victoria raised money for three Buddy & Belle animals for her • Georgia N • 3rd Kanata D birthday! Thank you, Victoria! Your generous contributions will • Hannah M Colony Beavers help these injured animals heal.

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Thank you to William Barrett, who baked brownies by Lynsey M (with her brother and OHS Brightening Lives dog, Oakley) himself and sold them to raise funds for the animals! Here saved her own money to donate to Breezy and animals like her. he is holding one of the cats available for adoption at the Ottawa Humane Society.

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 5 OHS Investigating Animal Hoarding, Rescues 65 Animals from Neglect he tiny kitten you see on the right was Smith said animal Tborn of a mother rescued from an animal hoarding has nearly a 100 hoarder. per cent recidivism rate, which means that once a This little guy got lucky – rescued by OHS hoarder starts, they’re not agents in time for a chance at a happy life likely to stop. – because donors like you have identified animal rescues as a priority for your support. There are three different types of animal hoarders, The OHS has two animal hoarding cases on Smith said: overwhelmed its hands right now. In one, 35 cats have been caregivers, rescue surrendered to the OHS since August. It’s a hoarders and exploiters. first-time offence for that couple and OHS Most start off wanting This kitten was born of a mother rescued from an animal hoarder. agents are working with them to make sure it to help animals – to save doesn’t happen again. them all – but then they get have to be humanely euthanized to end their overwhelmed as the numbers start to climb. tremendous suffering. “Hoarding is a mental health issue,” said Miriam Smith, OHS inspector. “We like “The problem becomes neglect,” Smith said. The OHS typically investigates one large to give people the opportunity to help “When the numbers get high the care goes hoarding case in Ottawa every year, Smith themselves but if it happens again we will down and the animals suffer.” said, adding the two ongoing cases may have to lay charges to protect the animals.” be a reflection of more awareness in the Once rescued, not all the animals survive, community leading to more reporting. The second case is still under investigation. she said. Some are in such bad shape they Typology of Animal Hoarding

Overwhelmed Caregiver Rescuer Hoarder Exploiter Hoarder

• Some awareness, more reality-based • Mission leading to unavoidable • Tends to have sociopathic characteristics • More passive acquisition compulsion • Lacks empathy for people or animals • Problems often triggered by change in • Fear of death • Indifferent to harm caused circumstance • Active vs. passive acquisition • Rejects outsiders’ concerns • Unable to problem-solve effectively • (Believes s/he) is the only one who can • Superficial charm and charisma • Likely to be socially isolated provide care • Lacks guilt or remorse • Self-esteem linked to role as caregiver • Rescue-followed-by adoption becomes • Manipulative and cunning • Fewer issues with authorities rescue-only care • May have extensive network of enablers Source: Animal Hoarding: Structuring or be a group activity interdisciplinary responses to help people, animals, and communities at risk. Patronek, Loar, Nathanson, eds. 2006

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with failing to provide suitable and New Charges adequate standards of care after seven live Completed Cases Ms. Kayla BOUCHER has been charged and three dead cats were found inside a Mr. Donald FOX pleaded guilty to with failing to provide adequate medical house living in deplorable conditions. She permitting distress and failing to comply attention and permitting an animal to be in did not show up for her court date and a with the standards of care for failing to distress after allegedly allowing her cat to warrant has been issued for her arrest. provide adequate and appropriate medical suffer 10 days after her vet indicated the cat attention for a husky–type dog. He was sentenced to two years of probation, needed emergency medical care. She first Mr. Trevor MIAZGA was charged Oct. appeared in court March 27. restitution, and a two year prohibition on 1 after witnesses said he choked and hit animal ownership. his dog while taking it for a walk. His last Ms. Sharon SMITH was charged with appearance in court was March 19. permitting an animal to be in distress and Mr. Dave NICHOLSON pleaded guilty to not providing the standard of care after permitting distress and failing to comply her Great Pyrenees dog did not receive the Mr. Mario MIREAULT was charged Nov. with the standards of care after allowing vet care it needed. It had to be humanely 8 with permitting distress and failing to his , named Parker, to suffer for euthanized. She first appeared in court provide adequate care after a pit bull in his six months with medical problems March 27. care was found with a broken leg. His last before being surrendered to the OHS for appearance in court was March 19. euthanasia. He was sentenced to two years Mr. Jason WOODRUFF has been charged of probation. with failing to provide adequate food, water Ms. Andrea NOEL was charged Nov. or medical attention and permitting an 22 with four counts of failing to provide Mr. Michael ROBIDAS pleaded guilty animal to be in distress after his emaciated adequate food and water for four to causing an animal to be in distress Great Dane was sold on Kijiji. He last Pomeranian dogs that were found dead in and failing to comply with the standards appeared in court April 16. her care. Her last appearance in court was of care after a witness reported seeing April 2. Robidas beating his husky. Robidas pleaded Mr. Adrien PAQUETTE faces animal guilty and was sentenced to two years of cruelty-related charges after allegedly Mr. Dylan WILCOX was charged Nov. 8 probation and restitution. dragging his dog, Tyson, from his truck as after a witness reported seeing him beating punishment for running away from home. his black Labrador . He has been He first appeared in court April 4. charged with causing an animal to be in Legally mandated to enforce the animal cruelty distress. His last appearance in court was provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and the April 3. Ontario SPCA Act, the OHS relies heavily on donations to Pending Cases perform this essential work. Mr. Brian BISCOPE was charged with failing to provide adequate medical care for his sick Rottweiler. He last appeared in court April 14.

Mr. Daniel KENNEDY was charged Dec. 12 after allegedly throwing a rabbit to its death off a balcony. His last appearance in court was April 2.

Mr. Jonathan LALONDE was charged Follow the OHS! Sept. 23 with permitting distress and failing to provide adequate standards of care for a horse and a bull in his care. His last appearance in court was March 19.

Ms. Michelle MAYER, of the Navan Animal Rescue Corporation, was charged facebook.com/ottawahumane in September 2012 with failing to provide suitable and adequate standards of care for over 50 dogs in her care. She last appeared in court March 14.

twitter.com/ottawahumane Ms. Tracey MCCULLOUGH was charged

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Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend – May 24/25 In this issue Homes with Woofs – June 12 Your Love Helped Breezy Get Her Happy Ending...... 1 Summer Harvest Garden Party – Aug. 10 From the Executive Director’s Desk...... 2 New Obedience Classes ...... 3 Many Different Ways to Help the Animals...... 3 IAMS Wiggle Waggle Walkathon and Run for the Animals – Sep. 7 Community Kudos ...... 4 Cool Kids...... 5 OHS Investigating Animal Hoarding, Rescues 65 Animals from Neglect ...... 6 Visit our website at www.ottawahumane.ca for more information Court Updates...... 7

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