FETCH! March 2021 Keeping People and Pets Together - Oakville ...

FETCH! March 2021

           Keeping People and Pets Together
We are thrilled to announce the launch
of the OMHS Pet Food Bank to provide
assistance to pet owners in need. The
program ensures that pets receive food
and supplies to stay with their families
and in their homes. With the ongoing
pandemic the need has never been
greater in our community. The program
is made possible thanks to funding
provided by the Government of Canada
and United Way Halton & Hamilton
through the Emergency Community
Support Fund (ECSF).

The OMHS Pet Food Bank provides dependable quality food and pet care
products through a network of established partner agencies and food
banks. The food bank is also supported by generous donations from corporate
sponsors and individuals. Our team of dedicated volunteers is currently picking
up donations, packaging pet food, and delivering to agency partners. If you
know of anyone in need of food for their pet, please visit the OMHS Pet Food
Bank. For questions, please contact the Pet Food Bank at:
foodbank@omhs.ca or call 905-845-1551 x 127.

                             Matching Gift

                                 Join today

We are seeking 75 animal champions to join our PAW (Pre-Authorized
Withdrawal) monthly giving program. By joining now, your monthly donations
will be MATCHED thanks to a loving supporter. Please join today and help

save thousands of companion and wild animals this year.

                            Happy Tails!

    As reported in last month's Fetch, Rayne, who was with us for 724
    days, finally found the perfect forever family! As you can see, she
    really is loving her new home and her parents are spoiling her like
    crazy. She spends most of her days on her multiple (yes multiple)
    dog beds and loves playing with her toys. She will be missed by
    OMHS staff and her foster family, but we are so happy she found
    such a loving home!

Thank You for Sharing the Love
This past Valentine’s Day,
Order of Canada recipient
Dr. Anne Innis Dagg
captivated audience
members who tuned in to
meet her, learn more
about giraffes and ask
questions about her
incredible journey. We
were joined by a broad
range of participants, from
curious studens to
foremost authority on the giraffe. The live Q&A session was open to all who
had purchased a ticket to watch the story of Anne’s life as told in the award-
winning film, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes. Read more.

     Bonded Bunny Buddies: Boston and Claire
If there's anything we've learned from
these difficult times, it is that staying
in touch with our loved ones is of
utmost importance. Lucky for Boston
and Claire, they never have to be
without their best bud. These two

rabbits are bonded and truly can't
bear to be apart.

Rabbits, by nature, are social
animals. While their desire for a friend
can be partially met by a human,
we're just not as fluent in "rabbit" as
our furry friends would like us to be.

So, why adopt two rabbits? Well, if the
cute factor isn't enough to convince
you, consider that two rabbits are
actually less work than one! Pair-
bonded rabbits are better able to
deal with stress and require less
attention. This doesn't mean that they
will be less likely to bond with their
human family members. In fact,
rabbits that have their social needs
met by another rabbit friend tend to
be even more likely to bond with their
people. Consider saving two lives
today, and adopt Boston and Claire.
They have so much love still to give!

                 Take the Puppy Mills Pledge

     The Oakville &
     Milton Humane
     Society is a
     proud member of
     Humane Canada
     and applauds its
     ongoing efforts
     to educate the
     public on the
     many ways they
     can help prevent
     people from
     unknowingly
     supporting puppy mills. Unfortunately, Canada has a thriving puppy
     mill industry due to the high demand from people eager to bring a
     young dog into their lives.

     The only way to tackle the supply is by putting a halt to the demand.
     One way you can help is for you, your family, friends and colleagues
     to adopt from the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, another local

humane society, SPCA, or rescue. We also encourage you to take
     the pledge today to help stop puppy mills!

 Veterinarian Spotlight: Fourth Line Animal Hospital
The Oakville & Milton Humane
Society (OMHS) does not employ an
on-site veterinarian and is therefore
dependent on the veterinary
professionals in our community. This
month's spotlight is on the Fourth
Line Animal Hospital which
helps provide our animals with
everything they need, from thorough
examinations, rabies vaccinations,
and spay/neuter surgeries, to more
involved medical services for our sick
or injured animals.

Dr. Gursharn Dev established the
practice in 1999 and in 2004 reached
out to the OMHS to offer his
assistance for the homeless pets in
our care. Dr. Dev and his team have
provided steady support to the OMHS
team for more than 15 years. While
most recently, the hospital primarily
performs spays and neuters, Dr.
Dev's contributions to the Society
over the years has been
considerable. Read more.

               Save the Date - April 1st, 2021
                                         Pet Photo Contest

                                         Want your pet to be the star of the
                                         Oakville & Milton Humane Society's
                                         2022 Calendar? Now's your chance!
                                         Submissions to the contest begin
                                         April 1, 2021.

                                         How to enter: Read the contest
                                         rules       before registering   and
                                         submitting your pet’s photo online.
                                         Don’t forget to have your family and
                                         friends vote for your entry!

         Kids and Critters Spring Break Camp

Are your kids getting bored at
home and looking for something
fun to do? Do they love
animals? Register them today
for our Kids and Critters Spring
Break Camp taking place from
April 12-16!

​There is a different animal
 theme each day including cats,
 dog’s small animals and reptiles.
 Each day will be filled with
 games, crafts, activities and of
 course animal interactions! You
 can sign up for just one day, or
 for a whole week of fun! All
 programming will be limited to
 four children per group at this
 time to allow for social
 distancing to keep your children
 safe. For more information
 please visit here, or email
 Margaret Mantione
 at: coe@omhs.ca

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