Ottawa Humane Society appeals for pet food donations

The Ottawa Humane Society. (Katelyn Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Humane Society is asking Ottawa residents to help refill its supply of pet food after a busy spring.

More than 6,000 lbs. of food has been distributed by the Emergency Pet Food Bank since the spring to pet owners in need of assistance.

Now, the humane society is asking for donations of unopened pet food to support operations. The greatest need is for unopened bags of dog food.

“This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them,” Sharon Miko, president & CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society, said in a statement.

“Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. Making sure people can care for their pets means the OHS can always be here for animals who have nowhere else to go.”

The humane society says unopened pet food of all kinds, gently used leashes and collars, and other pet supplies in good condition can be donated.

Donations can be dropped off at the Ottawa Humane Society’s Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre at 245 West Hunt Club Road. You can also make a monetary donation to the humane society.

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