Responsible pet owners always make sure to identify their pet using this stylish yet functional necklace, with a clearly marked name tag.
What is a collar?
100
These staff are super fun and totally cool to hang out with at the OHS. You may see them touring people around the building, hosting a purr-fect birthday party or running around in our sprinkler during camp!
What is a camp counsellor? Or a CSR?
100
Camp, birthday parties, tours and more! This room is always filled with fun.
What is the education centre?
100
# of animals that come through the shelter each year
What is 11,000?
100
I have short legs, a plump body and weigh about one kilogram. I can be short-haired, long-haired or hairless!
What is a guinea pig?
200
Brushing, shampooing, clipping toe nails and brushing teeth are all an important aspect of pet care.
What is grooming?
200
These guys teach our furry friends how to behave, to perform tricks or follow commands. They try to help all owners and dogs who participate in our obedience classes with some of their bad habits.
What is a dog trainer?
200
A one-stop-shop for food, toys and treats!
What is the OHS store?
200
Animals who are given up by their owners. They may be moving, have developed allergies or decided that the pet they own is not a good match for their lifestyle.
What is surrendering?
200
I have a life span of 15-20 years if you take really good care of me everyday!
What is a cat?
300
This type of cat lives in the house, safe and free from outside dangers. Occasionally an owner may let them outside on a leash for some fresh air.
What is an indoor cat?
300
These guys enforce laws about the proper care of animals. They travel to a lot of homes and businesses (like pet stores), to make sure that animal care by-laws are being followed. Sometimes, they will rescue animals that are in danger, and go to court to testify against people that have broken the law.
What is an RIS agent?
300
Larger rabbits live here with plenty of room to hop around.
What is the rabbitat?
300
The reason spaying/neutering your pet is so important. There are too many animals without homes. This is why so many animals come through the shelter each year.
What is pet overpopulation?
300
I have four toes on my front paws, and five toes on my back paws.
What is a hamster?
400
In addition to emergency medical care, this person will provide an annual examination and vaccinations that will keep your pet in tip-top shape.
What is a veterinarian?
400
These ladies are the first friendly faces you will see when entering the OHS. They are there to help answer questions and greet people who come into the shelter looking to adopt animals. They are ‘matchmakers.’ They work very hard to find our awesome OHS animals the perfect forever home that suits their unique needs.
What is an adoptions counsellor?
400
The first place animals come when they arrive at the shelter. OHS staff check for a microchip on stray animals here.
What is lost and found or MAS?
400
The length of time this building has been open.
What is 3 years?
400
We know it sounds strange, but we like to roll in dust to stay clean! Fill a large ceramic bowl with dust and leave it in our cage please! This should be changed two to three times a week.
What is a degu or a chinchilla?
500
It is a medical procedure, performed by a veterinarian. Pets that have this will live longer, healthier lives and are less likely to get cancer. They are also calmer and better behaved.
What is spaying/neutering?
500
Some of this jobs responsibilities may include:
•Cleaning our dog kennels
•Cleaning out litter boxes
•Changing small animal shavings
•Feeding the animals
•Playing with our animals
•Some basic grooming
•Watching for signs of illness or injury
•Monitoring animal behaviour
What is an animal care attendant?
500
An OHS vehicle is usually parked here so officers can jump right in the emergency vehicle quickly to rescue animals.
What is the sally port?
500
600 people who help the shelter daily for free, by walking dogs, running events and so much more.
What is a volunteer?
500
My teeth never stop growing! Make sure you give me lots of wood to chew on.