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Home is a safe retreat for many of us. But for some, home is a place of violence and fear. Amanda met her ex-partner when he was in...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Nov 20, 2018
- 2 min
Pet housing update & call for volunteers
It has happened! IHO has already have five furry family members reside with us in the pet housing area! For those of you who have been...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Aug 2, 2018
- 2 min
Escaping Violence Together a reality!
On June 19, IHO officially launched the Escaping Violence Together project, ending the capital campaign we embarked on last year to build...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
Animal housing — The design
Community Veterinary Outreach (CVO) co-designed the area with IHO following housing guidelines developed at the University of California...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
Animal housing — From our residents
Alissa had to leave a rabbit behind when she fled her abusive partner. She said her daughter cries over the bunny — but nothing else. "It...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
Animal housing — Partnerships
Strategic partnerships have been developed with unique players in the public and private sectors. Dr. Michelle Lem, Community Veterinary...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
Animal housing — Dr. Michelle Lem
The animal housing project began when veterinarian Dr. Michelle Lem approached IHO with the idea. "Providing emergency sheltering of pets...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Mar 9, 2018
- 2 min
Animal housing project — Special edition
Sheryl and her daughter had to leave without their cat, Buddy. Her daughter misses her furry companion immensely. Sheryl said that the...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Oct 27, 2017
- 3 min
Escaping violence together
Jennifer has a dog named Daisy, a senior who is 13 years old. Daisy has been with Jennifer her whole life. Every morning, Jennifer wakes...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- May 23, 2017
- 3 min
Sheltering the entire family
With the growing role of companion animals in our lives, there is an urgent need to address systemic barriers among marginalized pet...
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