The dedicated volunteers of OHS have been helping local, lost and abandoned animals for more than 26 years in the Okanagan Valley.
OHS Saves Lives and Ends Suffering
The Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) is a Registered Canadian Charity #8888 17269 RR 0001 formed in 1996 by volunteers committed to solving pet overpopulation. OHS carries out its Mission by:
- assisting low income families with access to low cost spay/neuter and sometimes medical care for their pets;
- rescuing, treating and rehoming stray, feral or abandoned animals;
- promoting responsible pet care through public awareness and education.
OHS is volunteer run, and foster home based, relying only on donations and grants. We could not function without our supporters, volunteers and the care and compassion of our veterinary partners.

Pet Assistance Program
Low income families or individuals can apply for assistance here. This program requires application and qualification. It is dependant on income level, OHS’ resources, and veterinary partner availability. Veterinarians reserve the right to refuse service if applicant qualification is in question, or for any other reason.
Rescue Program
To report lost, stray, feral or abandoned cats needing help, apply here

Life on the Streets
Every year, hundreds of kittens are born to a life on the streets. This is not an easy life. A life full of danger and risk almost always ending in an untimely and tragic death from car strikes, disease, frigid temperatures, or predators. These animals all have a story. Some were once family pets, sleeping on the couch and being fed every day and became lost or were abandoned by their owners. These cats had to learn how to survive on their own. Others were born into this life and know nothing else. Feral, lost, and abandoned cats are still domestic animals and do need human intervention to survive. This may be rescuing and rehoming or for those that are too feral to live with a family but have managed so far, it could be providing shelter, food, and water. OHS is committed to helping save lives and end the suffering. You can help with this life saving work.
- A donation of $75 will provide life saving vaccines, deworming, and ID
- A donation of $200 will spay/neuter one cat and provide basic medical care including vaccines, deworming, and ID
- A donation of $250 per kitten plus formula will rescue a litter of kittens and provide them will a safe place to grow until they can be adopted into loving homes. They will receive all medical care needed and go to their new home with a certificate to ensure they are spayed or neutered when they are old enough!
- A donation of $500 will provide a pregnant mom a safe place to have her babies. We will ensure she is spayed and receives all medical care needed including her vaccines, deworming, and microchip.
Animals Cared For in 2021
Animals Spayed or Neutered Since OHS Inception
Cats and Dogs Available for Adoption
2 year old female.
Jersey is a beautiful black and white cat weighting in at 6 lbs, she is super tiny. Jersey will be two august 29 if this year. She is skittish and timid, she doesn’t do well with a crazy house or...
1 year old male and female cats. Vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped. Contact Ashlin in Kelowna 2502955562. Vet cost recovery for this pair is $100.
ThIs bonded pair is super playful, friendly and super loving. Johnny is more shy at first with...
1 year old male.
Vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped. Contact Ashlin in Kelowna 2502955562.
1 year old female.
Vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped. Contact Ashlin in Kelowna 2502955562.
11 year old male. Call or text Krista in Oyama 250-300-7718. vet Recovery cost $100.
This inquisitive gentleman is 11 years old and shows the wisdom and confidence to be the dominant one in his relationship with his younger sister. He is quick to...
3 year old female. Call or text Krista in Oyama 250-300-7718. Vet Recovery cost $100.
This perky girl is 3 years old. She is bonded with Geordie whose owner moved to a retirement home. She follows him around like a pesky little sister.
7 yr old small (under 20 lbs) neutered male dog. Chipped, vaccinated, dewormed and cute as a little woolly lamb.
Charlie has Cushings disease which causes excessive panting and therefore extra water consumption. He has been properly diagnosed and is being treated with...
6 year old male. Neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Vet cost recovery $100.00
Contact Teddy in Kelowna 207-200-0678.
Mr Rummie is a very sweet and gentle little man. He has a loud purr when he's pet and brushed and has overall awesome house manners. He'll...
10-month-old male Kittens
*Adoption Special Vet Cost Recovery 2 for 1* –100.00 for this bonded pair.
Contact Foster Bailey in Kelowna 250-681-2687
Meet Mac & Cheese - These two little guys are the best company. Mac is very sweet and likes to...
Timmone is a 9 year old rare Male Chartreau cat. He’s very affectionate, personable and social. He has the sweetest personality and the most interesting vocals. He Loves being handled and is cuddly. He’s up on all his vaccinations and is neutered. He’s a...
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Supporters
On behalf of the Directors, Volunteers and Members of the Okanagan Humane Society, we thank all of the individual donors and the following granting agencies who generously support the animals we rescue:
Support from private donors and granting agencies is critical to our mission work. Without you solving pet overpopulation in the Okanagan would not be possible.