Oshawa Animal Services celebrates its 100th adoption in the City’s centennial year!

Oshawa Animal Services (O.A.S.) has achieved a milestone in the City’s centennial year with the adoption of its 100th animal, a celebration of the community’s commitment to animal welfare and the success of the City’s adoption programs.

The 100th adoptable is a 3.5-month-old lab/poodle cross named Miles who found his forever home with Diane, a lifelong dog lover. O.A.S. sponsored the adoption, adding to the excitement.

As Oshawa continues its centennial celebrations, O.A.S. looks forward to finding more loving homes for animals in need.

In addition to the milestone adoption, O.A.S. continues to innovate and provide new services for their animals and the community. In March 2023, O.A.S. launched a new program called Doggy Day Out, providing the opportunity for community members to take a long stay shelter dog for a day to experience life outside the shelter. This initiative provides valuable insights into the dogs’ personalities and generates videos and pictures to promote and find the best match for each dog. Doggy Day Out also offers an opportunity for people unable to permanently adopt a dog to enjoy a furry friend’s companionship for a day. The program was inspired by a previous shelter dog Dory. Since the program started, O.A.S. has organized multiple Doggy Day Out events. Learn more about how you can get involved.

Last year, O.A.S. achieved a record-breaking adoption number, finding forever homes for 1,019 animals. Another 2023 highlight was hosting two pet wellness days, with the assistance of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee, that provided veterinary care for 150 animals who otherwise may not have had access to such services.

For more information on adopting a pet, getting a pet licence, volunteering or fostering at Oshawa Animal Services, visit Oshawa.ca/Animals

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