Ottawa Humane Society now offering appointment-based adoptions
Posted May 5, 2020 03:22:00 PM.
The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has begun offering appointment-based adoptions, taking physical distancing rules into account, in an effort to rehome some of the animals in its care.
Starting Tuesday, adopters will be able to look at the pets available on the OHS website and submit an application online. Once a match is made, the adoption will be arranged.
The OHS says this new adoption process will provide the same careful matching support as its standard process, while providing for appropriate physical distancing and cleaning between clients.
In the meantime, the OHS Adoption Centre remains closed to visitors and potential adopters.
“Over the past few weeks, we have heard a growing desire from our community for adoptions to resume,” said OHS President and CEO Bruce Roney. “We also have many animals who need to find their forever home.”
The move to offer appointment-based adoptions comes weeks after the OHS suspended most of its programming, including adoptions, due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health crisis.
After careful deliberation and consultation with other likeminded Ontario humane society partners, the OHS believes its plan for appointment-based adoptions meets both the needs of its adoptable animals, and the health and safety of interested adopters and its staff.
For more information, visit ottawahumane.ca/adopt.
