OHS Raffle to Rescue Animals has Launched!
Did you know?
Up to 4,948 kittens can be born from one unspayed female cat and her offspring in seven years.
Help OHS stop the breeding and help re-home lost, stray, abandonded and feral kittens in the Okanagan.
Purchase tickets now for chances to win seven wonderful Prizes including two Early Bird Draws April 10th and 24th. This is our main fundraiser to support the rescue of lost, stray and abandoned cats and kittens in the Okanagan and Shuswap. Together our Rescue Team of Volunteers and Fosters ensure animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, chipped or tattooed and medically treated for illness and injuries. Then they are rehomed to loving families.
All proceeds from the raffle and your donations go directly to the care of local animals in need. Thank you for supporting this life-saving work!
Spay – Neuter 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:
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1128
Animals Cared for in 2020
21,192
Animals Cared for since OHS inception
Cats and Kittens Available for Adoption
Approx. 4 years old.
He is an adult cat who really enjoys fresh air food being petted and belly rubs. He is ok with other cats but likes to be a the leader at times ....
12 week old neutered mal
Contact foster Jamie in Kelowna 250-878-0603. A purring machine who loves being around his people and loves to play and cuddle. He is really good with his litter box, neutered and ready to meet his furever family.
5 years old
She is a very sweet girl and affectionate when she feels safe with her people. She can be nervous however, and sensitive to noise. I would suggest a quieter home without young children. I cannot say confidently how she might do...
approx 2 years old
Honey is a young lady with a beautiful white coat., The vet guesstimated her to be one year old but Honey is not a frisky kitten, she has the personality of a mature cat. She will look for attention and...
approx 2 years
Onyx is a sweet boy who likes to be around his people. He loves his head butts! He’s interested in what you’re doing but with boundaries. He likes to be petted and brushed but it will take some love and affection...
11 week old neutered male
Contact Foster Jamie in Kelowna @ 250-878-0603
Purring machine who loves being around his people who loves to play and cuddle! Really good with litter box, neutered and ready to meet his forever family.
Approx 2 year old spayed female
Head over to our partner vet Burtch Animal Hospital in Kelowna to meet this sweet girl.
Very quiet and relaxed girl all done raising babies and ready for her perfect home. Call Romany for info 250-862-1794.
3 years old
Mike is approximately 3 years old, mostly grey with white paws and bib. He came in as a tame stray and has now been neutered. He is an affectionate boy and loves hanging out when you work or watch tv. Mike...
1.5 year old
Contact Ravneet in Penticton 604-368-6809. Minnie is a 1.5 year old petite Siamese girl. She is a sweet girl, and is quite timid and shy until she adjusts to a new space. She spends most of her day napping or quietly...
13 week old spayed female
Contact foster Jenny in Vernon @a250-558-8713
Rainbow is a quiet, laid back gal who is ready for her purrfect family.
Puppies and Dogs Available for Adoption
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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:
Thanks to CanFel Foundation of Guelph, Ontario for their generous support of our work to stop cat overpopulation with multiple Spay/Neuter Grants.
Deep appreciation to Central Okanagan Foundation which has provided a generous 3 year commitment to help with the OHS Community Cat Trap Neuter Release Program, and in support of Low Cost Spay Neuter assistance for low income families to help fix their pets.
“The Central Okanagan Foundation is a community foundation providing an ongoing contribution to the quality of life in our community through building endowments, grant making and community leadership. We bring donors and charities together to provide for the needs of the community today, tomorrow and forever.”
Thanks to a generous donation of $5,000 donation from Private Donor Christopher Grauer, through the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen for assistance with the Rescue Program in 2020.
Your Community Foundation - For Good. Forever.
Annual funding has generously been provided by the B.C. Provincial Government B.C. Gaming Grant Commission in support of the Rescue Program.
A leading funder of animal welfare in Canada
OHS are grateful recipients of a PetSmart Charities of Canada grant for our Pet Assistance Program which provides access to veterinary care for people and their pets who have severely limited financial resources.
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.