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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0574 | Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-845-1551; Emergency Service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Fax | 905-845-1973 |
| shelter@omhs.ca | |
| Website | omhs.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/OakvilleMiltonHumaneSociety Instagram: instagram.com/oakvillemiltonhumane/ Twitter: twitter.com/OakvilleHumane |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jackie MacKenzie, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-845-1551 ext 138; Email: coe@omhs.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered, charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1936 |
| Funding | City / Town - for Animal Control Services only ; Fundraising - special events, third party events, major/planned giving, direct response, In memoriam/tribute, corporate ; Donations - one time gifts and monthly giving ; Fees - for adoptions ; Sale of Goods |
| Elections | AGM June |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services include: * shelter for lost, injured, or abandoned animals and a lost and found service to reunite lost pets with their owners * program for permanent adoption of unclaimed animals from the shelter, and a foster program for temporary care of animals with special needs * investigation of animal cruelty complaints through the OSPCA * issuing of annual dog licences for the Town of Oakville * licences must be obtained within seven days of becoming a dog owner * licences are also issued at the Oakville Town Hall * cat tags are advisable * Animal Control Services that involve the enforcement of municipal pet bylaws * barking complaints are handled by the Town By-law department * counseling and assistance, when possible, in dealing with wildlife queries and problems * resource library on wildlife is available * educational programs for children * ambulance service to the veterinarian for the transport of pets experiencing a medical emergency * cremation services for deceased pets Violence Prevention Program: * to help people who find themselves in abusive situations * if a person is being abused and decides to leave, but doesn't have a place for their animals, the Shelter will take them on a short-term basis while the person is relocating Families in Transition Program * through referrals from social service agencies, help people who find themselves in emergency crisis situations and do not have anywhere to place their animals, the Shelter will take them in on a short-term basis Barkin' Bin Thrift Store * a thrift store accepting gently used household items for resale and 100% of all proceeds goes to support the animals at OMHS Metal for Mutts and Meows: * a fundraising program in partnership with Moffat Scrap Iron * residents can drop off metal items, electronics, for recycling at the shelter at 445 Cornwall Road * place the metal and electronic items in the large blue bin beside the driveway * OMHS will receive the proceeds from the metal & electronics collected in the bin based on weight * acceptable items include barbecues, metal lawn furniture, metal shelving, electrical/electronic items * call the shelter for more information |
| Hours | Office Mon-Wed 9 am-5 pm * Thu-Fri 9 am-8 pm * Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm Adoption and viewing Mon - closed * Tue, Wed 12 noon-5 pm * Thu-Fri 12 noon-8 pm * Sat-Sun 12 noon-5 pm * Animal Control Mon-Sun 24 hour service |
| Dates | Year round |
| Areas Served | Milton - including Moffat, Brookville and Campbellville ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Applications for volunteering, adoption, and fostering are available on the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - adoption, ambulance, cremation |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Oakville Midtown Core |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Chartwell Rd and Cornwall Rd |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Service animals are allowed on the premises that are open to the public and have no shelter animals in the immediate area. This is for the health and safety of the service animals. |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Animal Regulation ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Animal/Pet Issues ; Pet Boarding/Sitting Services ~ Abused Women ; Pet Care Information ; Pet Cemeteries ; Protective Services for Animals ; Recycling |
