Ottawa’s Humane Society admits 21 homeless kittens

This past week, 21 kittens were transferred from the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).

While facing a capacity crisis, Windsor’s humane society reached out to OHS for help in caring for these kittens, wrote the organization in a press release.

“Our population is also high in Ottawa, but Windsor was running out of options and we wanted to help,” Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO, said. “We worked out how we could provide the veterinary treatment the kittens need, and find them new homes as soon as we can.”

While it often doesn’t take long for kittens to find their forever homes, they anticipate the newly-admitted kittens will find loving homes in less than two weeks.

The OHS president is crediting their staff who have worked or volunteered additional hours, in efforts to give the kittens love, attention and a second chance at life.

“Taking in these kittens means Windsor will have more capacity for their animals,” he said. “Thanks to the support of our caring community, we are in a position to provide for these kittens while remaining available for Ottawa’s animals.”

Partnering with other animal protection organizations is one of the ways the OHS can help save more lives. According to the OHS, there are more than 40 cats available for adoption at this time.

The humane society has recently dropped the adoption fee for cats aged seven years and older, in efforts to ensure senior animals — who are often overlooked— have a better chance at finding their forever homes.

To learn more about pet adoption visit the OHS’s website.

All donations are currently being matches by an anonymous donor, wrote the humane society in a press release.

Anyone who would like to support the OHS’s work — which includes providing animals with veterinary care, food, shelter — can make a donation by visiting the Ottawa Humane Society’s website.