OHS Helps Rehome 22 Animals from First Nation Community

n September 17, the OHS for the arrival of the Northern Owelcomed 22 homeless animals, OHS staff prepared animals into its shelter. Five isolation rooms to quarantine the kittens, eight cats, seven dogs incoming animals from the general and two puppies arrived from the population. Fortunately, all of the Obedjiwan reserve, a First Nation dogs and cats that arrived were community in Northern Quebec. healthy—and friendly! The dogs These animals were some of in particular were well socialized about 150 others, primarily street from living among people on dogs, that were being removed by the reserve. After their arrival, the animal welfare group Chiots OHS staff immediately began Nordiques. providing the medical attention the animals needed to prepare them With limited veterinary services for adoption. One mother dog was and resources for animals in placed in foster care with her two Canada’s northern communities, puppies. Over the following three many of these homeless animals OHS Clinic Staff with Northern puppies. weeks, OHS clinic staff provided are left unsterilized, without food the dogs with fl ea treatments or access to basic care. Humane and deworming, vaccines, Society International, working with microchipping, sterilization, Chiots Nordiques, asked the OHS and for some of the dogs, dental to help them rescue and rehome procedures. Because the dogs are these Northern beauties. The OHS not accustomed to being inside gladly stepped up and off ered its (or on a leash!), OHS staff and support and resources. volunteers have been working tirelessly with them to help them When resources permit, the OHS make a confi dent transition into a accepts the transfer of animals loving adoptive home. into its care in order to help other communities. The OHS The OHS is happy to share that the has rigorous protocols in place fi rst dog from the Northern transfer to safeguard the health of the was adopted last week, and the rest transferred animals. In preparation Dakota getting comfortable with a leash. are not far behind.

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 1 From the President and CEO’s Desk Why do you care?

long time results. There are few things that make A ago, when me happier than seeing the change in an Contact Numbers I made the animal, once discarded, now loved and Main 613-725-3166 transition cared for. Lost & Found 613-725-9998 from human Fax 613-725-5674 Client Services/General Info ext. 221 services Let’s not forget too, how much animals to animal do for us. Over my years at the OHS, I Departmental Extensions welfare, have heard many amazing stories from Adoption Centre ext. 258 some of my people grateful for their pets. Many Lost & Found 223 colleagues and people tell me that the animal they Fostering 255 Administrative Assistant 233 acquaintances were rescued, actually rescued them: from President and CEO 232 surprised. Some even appeared annoyed. loneliness, from isolation, from despair. Tax Receipts & Donations 299 I remember one woman telling me that A supporter once told me that her dog Community Events 263 she would never support an animal saved her from sexual assault. When I Programs 298 charity: “Not until all the children in the worked in human services, one of my Humane Education 235 world are fed,” she harrumphed. Really? Shelter Operations 226 chronically depressed clients told me Volunteering 231 I thought about asking her what she was that his cats were his only reason to live, Legacy Giving 268 doing to feed all the world’s children, and that he would assuredly have killed PAW Monthy Giving 254 but of course I didn’t. himself without them. Media 261

[email protected] I also think that it was misguided of her Beyond the individual, I also think that www.ottawahumane.ca to assume that someone who supports animals, pets at least, are a symbol, animal welfare is not doing anything to or perhaps a measure. Our own OHS feed the world’s children. I know many, 1888 Legacy Society wall—which many people who do both. In fact, my honours those that remembered the experience is that people who care about animals in their will—quotes Gandhi: animals care deeply about them and “The greatness of a nation and its moral widely about the bigger world. progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” That just I think there are a lot of reasons for feels right. How could we lay claim to being morally progressive or in any way Editor: this. As humans, we—or most of us, great if we failed to help other creatures Katie Martin at least—have an urge to protect the vulnerable. Animals are vulnerable and that were suff ering? Contributors: pets are totally dependent on us. Likely OHS staff , volunteers and supporters that brings out something in us: an urge Do I ever miss human services? to protect them, and an outrage at their Occasionally. But I often share with our If you have a story idea or comment, staff and volunteers, what I truly believe: please contact [email protected] via mistreatment. All suff ering is bad, but e-mail or by mail to the OHS Newsletter the suff ering of the defenseless feels there is no higher calling than caring for Editor. Submissions of pictures and articles worse. the sick, the weak and the homeless. And are welcome; however, they may not it doesn’t matter if they are humans or necessarily be used. Articles may be animals. edited for length and content. Helping an animal feels good. And moreover, it feels manageable. I read Newsletter articles may be reprinted about so much strife in the world: war, with acknowledgement of source. disasters, hatred. For me, it’s often overwhelming. But helping an injured Charitable registration # 123264715 RR0001 dog is on a scale that I can comprehend Bruce Roney and respond to. And I can see the President and CEO

2 OUR BEST FRIENDS, FALL 2018 Sarah and Marley go to College Forever friends defying the odds together n May 2016, Armand and his daughter later, Armand and Sarah took Marley ISarah visited the OHS Adoption home. Centre with plans to adopt a dog. This is no ordinary story. This visit turned out to While completing the adoption be a turning point in Sarah’s life. paperwork, OHS adoption staff told them Marley had canine anxiety syndrome At an early age, Sarah was diagnosed and was on medication to help ease the with high anxiety and mild autism symptoms. What a coincidence – and the spectrum disorder. Not only was she story of this perfect match does not end coping with her diagnosis, but she was here. college. But that’s not all. Marley is also also missing her mother who passed attending college! He was successfully away when she was only six years old. Over the past two years, not only did trained as a service dog and is faithfully She was struggling in school. Sarah’s Marley slowly but surely rely less and accompanying Sarah day-to-day as she father Armand admits there were times less on his anxiety meds, but so did pursues her post-secondary education. he wasn’t sure his daughter would ever Sarah. Now neither of them relies on complete school. Little did he know that medication to help their anxiety — they Armand admits he was worried about his a dog was about to change his daughter’s rely on one another. daughter when it came to her schooling. life. Going to the OHS Adoption Centre that It truly is amazing how the human– fateful day in May was the best decision When they walked into the OHS animal bond can help spur positive they ever made. Adoption Centre in May 2016, Sarah change. Marley turned out to be a gift of was a high school senior. She had her comfort, confi dence and companionship “Without this dog Marley, my daughter mind set on adopting a Siberian husky. for Sarah — and vice versa. would have never gone to college, I’m so But that idea faded the minute she proud because she has gone through so set her eyes on a pure bred German Sarah started to excel in school and is much. I’m so proud of her achievements. shepherd named Marley. A few hours currently enrolled in her fi rst semester at She will be able to do what she dreams.” Need a Great Holiday Gift Idea? Warm Hearts Raffl e Tickets Are Available Now! Warm a furry friend’s heart this year and today so that you don’t miss out on this give back over the holidays to family, exciting raffl e! co-workers and friends by supporting the OHS Warm Hearts Raffl e! Tickets How to purchase tickets: are $5 each or fi ve for $20. In person: Visit the OHS Buddy Prizes include: 1st prize – $5,000, & Belle Boutique during business 2nd prize – $3,000, 3rd prize – $2,000. hours Additionally, if you purchase tickets By phone: 613-725-3166 ext: 299 before 4 p.m. January 13, 2019, you By email: [email protected] will qualify for the early bird draw and a chance to win an Apple iPad Mini 4 and Apple Watch – a value of $1,000!

Grand prize draws will take place on February 14, 2019. Buy your tickets

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 3 Adoption Celebrations! These fab four found their forever family

Dorito Dorito arrived at the OHS in July and stole the hearts of many an OHS staff and volunteer. He needed a lot of medical attention and TLC to help him get back on his feet again both emotionally and physically. When he was ready for adoption, it didn’t take long for this cutie to meet his match. On September Mephisto 19, Dorito met his This past July, a lovely cat named Mephisto came forever family and was into OHS care. After receiving a full medical welcomed to his new check-up and a lot of attention from OHS staff and home. Congratulations, volunteers, he was ready for adoption. He was eager Dorito! to meet his perfect match. In September, his forever family arrived and took him home. Now Mephisto is getting all the love and cuddles he was so longing for. Congratulations, Mephisto!

Toby Toby arrived at the OHS in September. After successfully completing the standard behavioural assessment, he was ready for adoption. In October, a wonderful family came Simon to the OHS Adoption When Simon arrived at the OHS in August, the OHS veterinary Centre, they took one team gave him a full medical check-up. After a few weeks, Simon look at Toby, and it was ready to meet his perfect match. In September, he met a was love at fi rst sight. loving family and is now happy and thriving in his new forever Congratulations, Toby! home. Congratulations, Simon!

4 OUR BEST FRIENDS, FALL 2018 Happy Holidays from the Ottawa Humane Society!

Have you heard about our Holiday Delivery Program?

was the night before ‘ Christmas when all through the house, not Billy (A209779) is adventurous and loads a creature was stirring, of fun! He is looking for a home that has a well maybe an OHS lot of space for him to explore. mouse. The OHS is looking for families who would like to have OHS volunteer elves stop by during Hanukkah or Christmas morning to deliver their new furry family member. Be it a cat or dog, bird or guinea pig, rabbit or hamster, the Max (A202547) is aff ectionate and OHS wants to help families create loves to make new friends. He is an unforgettable holiday memory. Molly (A211267) may be shy at fi rst, but looking for a forever home where he will get a lot of attention. Regular adoption procedures still she’ll be as aff ectionate as they come once apply. For more information on the she gets used to you. She is looking for a quiet home where she can be your best OHS Holiday Delivery Program, friend. please call the OHS Adoption Centre at 6130-725-3166, ext. 258.

Callie (A215705) loves to run Polly (A206931) is looking for a home Prince (A215480) is looking for an adult around and have fun with lasers. where she can get belly rubs and perch home. He’s hoping his new best friend will She’s looking for a family to give along a nice window sill. want to play and exercise with him daily. her attention when she’s playful.

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 5 Meet Santa Paws Proud PAW Donor id you know forward to Santa Chantal Charlebois Dthe OHS hosts Pet Pics all year a festive, family long. Many people hantal Charlebois was tradition each dress up their pets Calways interested in holiday season? and themselves animals and animal care. In Santa Pet Pics is in Christmas 1996, she adopted her fi rst an annual event attire. People in cat named Princess. It never primarily run by the photos are occurred to her that she was OHS volunteers. smiling, but I also embarking on a long-term Members of the have noticed they relationship with the Ottawa public are invited are often beaming Humane Society. to have their pet’s when they watch photo taken with their pets being “Once you have an animal, your heart goes out to Santa Paws. This photographed with them and you just want to do what you can to help. Santa. Sometimes, there is hardly event is very popular and many So I started donating to the Ottawa Humane Society. of the same attendees return any room or no room for Santa It was the only charitable organization in Ottawa that each year, dressed in their most because of all the family members I was aware of at the time,” she said. Chantal said her festive gear, to take a holiday and pets are crammed into Santa’s cat Princess lived to be 19 years old – so she was old photo with their beloved pet. big chair.” enough to vote – a lighthearted family joke at the time. Last year, this event raised more than $15,000 for the animals in Also, the OHS asked Chris to After years of making donations in response to life OHS care. recall one of his fondest memories of being Santa. “Santa Pet Pics events such as celebrating a new job, birthdays and holidays, Chantal learned about the PAW Monthly Although many volunteers is a Christmas tradition for some Donor Program upon receipt of an OHS newsletter. In return year after year to and they have been coming for as 2003, Chantal became a PAW donor knowing that this generously give their time to long as they have had their pet. type of donation would provide stable funding for the ensure event success, Santa One couple recounted to me last animals she cared about. “It’s so much easier to donate Pet Pics would not be possible year that they had been coming this way, when the money comes out automatically without OHS volunteer, Chris for ten years, but this would be every month, you don’t miss it because it isn’t a large Jones, who for last number of the last Santa Pic for their dog. amount.” years has taken on the role of I knew they would fi nd some the “Big Guy” himself, Santa comfort in being able to look back In 2013, six months after she lost Princess, Chantal Paws. at their Santa Pics. It made me realize how much this means to adopted another cat named Peanut, who she describes as being a very happy and spoiled kitty. Chantal Chris is a dedicated OHS many people.” and Peanut were lucky to have not been aff ected by volunteer, supporting several the recent tornadoes that ripped through Ottawa in programs and events, and has Chris, on behalf of the OHS staff , September. During the aftermath Chantal gave much been participating in Santa especially the animals in OHS thought to how some families and their pets were not Pet Pics since 2013. In 2014, care, thank you for your ongoing so lucky. “Where there are displaced people there he proudly took on the role of gift of time and for bringing the spirit of the holidays alive each are organizations to take care of them, but I always Santa Paws after seeing how year. think of the animals when disasters happen around the much the volunteer department world, and this one was happening right here! I knew was struggling to fi ll the Schedule Your 2018 the animals would need help.” position. It’s been four years and Chris has never looked Santa Pet Pic! Chantal is proud of her role as a long-standing donor, back—except for some milk and Santa Paws is coming to town, so mark your calendars! Beginning on Saturday, “You do it because it helps make a diff erence in the cookies! December 1, furry friends and family community. This is my way of giving back.” members are invited have their portrait The OHS asked Chris why he taken with Santa at the Ottawa Humane Society. All proceeds go directly to the Thank you Chantal for supporting Ottawa’s animals continues to support this event animals in the care of the OHS. For a for so many years. Because of you, OHS animals get each year. “Santa Pics raises full list of dates and times, please visit: a second chance. money for the OHS. I look www.ottawahumane.ca/santapetpics

6 OUR BEST FRIENDS, FALL 2018 Community Kudos

Movati Orleans Movati Orleans hosted a fundraising spin class called Sweats for Pets. Participants paid for a song of their choice to be Jacob played during the class. They raised $385 for Ottawa’s This Humane Hero emptied his entire piggy bank and donated animals! Sounds like a great way to stay in shape, raise money everything inside of it to Ottawa’s animals. WOW! Thank you for a great cause, and have fun all at once. Thank you so much so much for doing that Jacob, the animals sure are lucky to to everyone who took part in the class. have your support.

Chelsea St. George Catholic School This Cool Kid created and sold treats, bandanas, zipper pulls These Cool Cats hosted a cupcake sale at school and raised and bracelets. She donated all of her proceeds to the OHS! $921 for Ottawa’s animals. That’s a lot of cupcakes! Thank Thank you so much for taking the time to host this amazing you so much for your dedication, hard work and support. The fundraiser! Chelsea, you are a Humane Hero. animals are SUPER lucky to have friends like you.

To see other Ottawa Humane Society heroes, please visit www.ottawahumane.ca/communitykudos.

OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 7 Join us!

OHS Auxiliary Christmas Craft Sale – November 15 to 18 at Westgate Shopping Centre

In this issue OHS Online Holiday Auction – November 19 to December 10 OHS Helps Rehome 22 Pets...... 1 From the President and CEO’s Desk ...... 2 OHS Auxiliary Craft & Bake Sale – December 1 at the OHS Sarah and Marley go to College ...... 3 Warm Hearts Raffl e ...... 3 Adoption Celebrations ...... 4 Santa Pet Pics – December 1 to 23 at the OHS Happy Holidays! ...... 5 Meet Santa Paws ...... 6

Warm Hearts Raffl e Early Bird Draw – January 19, 2019 Chantal Charlebois ...... 6 Community Kudos ...... 7 Warm Hearts Raffl e Grand Prize Draw – February 14, 2019

For more details, check out the Events Calendar on the OHS website at www.ottawahumane.ca.

8 OUR BEST FRIENDS, FALL 2018