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What do I do if I find a lost dog in Ottawa?
If you have found an animal, please contact us at 613-725-3166, ext. 221 to schedule an appointment to bring in the animal. If the animal is in distress, call 311 immediately. To claim a lost pet, please contact us at 613-725-3166, ext.
Can you legally keep a dog you find?
By law, you can’t keep a stray dog. If you want to rehome the dog, leave your details with the warden. Why not read our pet care advice if you’re considering pet adoption.
How do I find a lost dog in rural areas?
Talk to the land owners and put a flyer in their hands. Ask them if they have seen your dog hanging around or passing through. Expand the radius to 30 miles or more if you don’t get a sighting. Use Google Maps and Satellite Photos to look for roads that you may have missed.
How do you get a dog in Ottawa?
13 Best Places to Adopt a Rescue Dog in Ottawa
- BARK Dog Rescue.
- Bullies in Need.
- Freedom Dog Rescue.
- Ottawa Dog Rescue.
- Homes for Paws Dog Rescue.
- Keshet Kennels.
- Marshall Pet Rescue.
- Navan Dog Rescue Ottawa.
What to do if your dog goes missing in the woods?
- Get a piece of clothing with your scent. In the area where your dog was last seen, leave an item of clothing with your scent on it.
- Try luring him with his favorite food.
- Set up traps.
- Use bloodhounds.
- Get his favorite things ready.
- Stay calm when you see your dog.
Can you call 911 for a dog?
Can you call 911 for your dog or other pet? 911 is reserved for human emergencies. It is not advised for you to call 911 if your pet is having an emergency. You should contact your vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital for these types of emergencies.
How to contact Ottawa Humane Society lost animal?
The Ottawa Humane Society will only use this information to contact you if we have further questions or if we have found the owner. Given the current public health crisis, an appointment is required to bring in an animal or search for a lost pet. Please contact us at 613-725-3166, ext. 221 to schedule an appointment.
Where to take a stray dog in Ottawa?
If you are unable to search for or locate the owner, please transport the animal to the Municipal Animal Shelter at the Ottawa Humane Society. To report a stray dog at large or stray dog that you have found, please contact the City of Ottawa at 311.
What to do if you lost a pet at the Humane Society?
If you have lost an animal, please fill in our handy Lost Animal Report. The OHS receives thousands of lost animals every year. Submitting a complete lost report will help us to quickly identify many animals. Submitting a lost report is not a substitute for calling the shelter to enquire about your missing pet.
Where can I donate pet food in Ottawa?
Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program has partnered with the OHS and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here.