OMHS is close to capacity and is experiencing increased expenses as a result. The need is so great that one of our caring friends has pledged to match every dollar donated, up to $10,000, in honour of Giving Tuesday. Animals like Dante urgently need your help.

All of our animals undergo full medical exams. A veterinarian performing one such health check on 11-year-old Dante detected a Grade 5 (on a scale of 1 - 6) heart murmur. A cardiac ultrasound determined that his condition, though serious, is manageable with medication. Dante is not yet available for adoption, but you can help Dante and the other vulnerable animals now by donating today at: omhs.ca/GivingTuesday
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Here are Lisa, Lydia & Tina! These three were surrendered by their owners as they were unable to care for them. While they are a bit nervous, as guinea pigs can be, they are happy to be handled gently and eagerly come out for veggie and fruit treats.

All three are looking for a home together, will it be with you?

For more information on Lisa, Lydia & Tina, or other small animals that are available, please visit: omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-small-animal/
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Pauly has been adopted! Pauly was apart of an unexpected litter of kittens that was surrendered to OMHS. He is the sweetest little guy. He loves to play and snuggle and that is exactly what his forever family was looking for. Pauly is lucky to have been adopted by an experienced cat family that was looking to provide a loving home to a new kitten. It was a match made in heaven. Congratulations to Pauly, Sam and Gregory!
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Today we hit the 10,000 followers milestone on Instagram. Wow, TEN THOUSAND! We want to dedicate this post to each and every one of you for not only following us on Instagram, but for all your support over the years. On behalf of all the animals, thanks for championing our mission to make life better for animals and to connect the communities that care about them in Oakville and Milton.
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A picture tells a thousand words, does Leela's speak to you?

Leela was found by a kind member of the public who called the shelter to come and keep her safe. When no owner was found or came forward, she started getting ready for adoption!

Leela is a luxurious cat, with soft as velvet fur and a long fluffy feather duster tail. She is very affectionate and will rub up against you for pets and cuddles. She can be very friendly with those she meets and playful when you engage her with wand toys or balls that jingle. Leela is not a fan of other cats and would be looking for a home where she is the only cat and a home that can give her all the love in the world!

If you think Leela is the right fit for you, fill out an adoption application (https://omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-cat/) and email it to adoptions@omhs.ca. An Adoption Counsellor will be in touch about the next steps!

Any dog or cat adopted from OMHS on a regular diet will go home with a sample bag of @royalcanincanada food and then soon afterwards, a bag and case of Royal Canin food delivered to your door. This will help to ensure your new companion will continue to receive the healthiest start to their life in their new forever home.

Pet stress can be caused by many things that we as pet owners can sometimes miss. In these especially challenging times we all could use some extra help identifying the top stressors for our pets. Learn how you can help your companion lead a more happy and stress-free life by registering for our free online Speaker Series “Creating a Stress-Free Environment for your Pet” on December 2 from 7-8 pm with Q&A to follow: https://bit.ly/3Cu4Eg1

Our friends at @skedaddlewildlife will welcome Registered Veterinarian Technician Andrea Cormier for this informative talk. Andrea will discuss the various ways you can reduce the stress in your pet’s life so that even the most stressful experiences, like visiting the vet, can actually be positive outings.
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Nightshade is here! Don't worry, there's nothing shady about this bunny, she's just as sweet as the flower she's named after.
Nightshade and six of her brothers and sisters were found abandoned outside of a vet clinic. They came into our care and placed in a foster home until they were ready for adoption.

She is still very young and starting to learn about play time, exploration and litter box training! This bunny loves to have space to run and play and would do best with a large pen enclosure, or even free roaming in a home environment. Nightshade loves to be around her people and would be a wonderful addition to any family! Apply to adopt this cutie today: omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-small-animal/
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OMHS is near capacity and the warm fall means that orphaned kittens are still arriving. Increasingly we are moving our cats and dogs to loving foster homes to provide them with the best possible environment in preparation for adoption, but this further increases our expenses. The need is so great that one of our caring friends has recently pledged to match every dollar donated in honour of #GivingTuesday. omhs.ca/GivingTuesday

Turbo is one of the vulnerable pets receiving life-saving care. A driver heard his faint cries under the hood of their car. Alone and afraid, the tiny kitten had crawled into the engine compartment of the car for warmth. Turbo is one of the lucky ones. He is safe with us and is now recovering from his ordeal. With the rising number of animals entering the shelter we are raising funds this #GivingTuesday to help cover the increased costs. Please consider a gift today and double your impact!

Good things come in small packages so a name like Mini means she's amazing!
Mini is a quiet girl who can be cautious at first, but once she warms up to you she will rub up against you for attention and likes to be petted under the chin. Mini has the softest fur, very pretty eyes and is overall a loveable cat. She is looking for a home that doesn't mind her shyness and that will give her the time she needs to come out of her shell.

Learn more about Mini, or other cats we have available at: omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-cat/

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OMHS is thrilled to be part of #GIVEOakville! Beginning today you can be a hero to the animals by choosing us in the @oakvillecf's GIVEOakville Campaign by visiting: www.theocf.org/giveoakville/oakville-milton-humane-society/

All donations will receive a tax receipt, and 100% of your gift will go towards supporting our life-saving work.
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Leo's are seen as leaders of the zodiac, so no other name would do for this cat. Meet Leo! He was surrendered to our shelter when his owners could no longer care for him.

Like his name and sign would suggest, Leo is fiercely independent and confident. He can be friendly, but does take some time to get used to you. Once he is comfortable in his new setting and with his new family he will allow you to pick him up, but prefers to have all four feet on the ground. Because of this, Leo is looking for a home with older children who can respect his independent nature. He likes to scratch on vertical scratching posts and play with crinkle balls.

For more info on Leo, or other cats that are available for adoption, visit: omhs.ca/adopt/adopt-a-cat/
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We all need some extra help sometimes. This young rock dove came to us Friday night after it was rescued from a barn. The large balls on its toes are actually made up of compacted fecal material, straw, and dirt. The nest area, that was not to be found, was likely cramped and heavily soiled, so as this young bird grew and moved around, the fecal matter was able to build up to form these heavy balls on his toes.

Now old enough to be out of the nest, it fledged (developing wing feathers that are large enough for flight) to spend time on the ground as it learned to fly. But imagine trying to learn to fly with this added weight on your feet!

Needless to say it was not able to keep up with the other birds in the family. After a couple of warm water soaks and some gentle encouragement, the balls were removed. The bird stayed at the shelter to warm up and thoroughly dry off, it had a good meal and then was returned home the next day! We expect it will now be able to take it's first flight soon!
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