Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue Ohio

08/14/2026

UPDATE: As of 2:45 pm 2026/08/13 Lou and Ambessa have been returned.

At Furry Tales Cat Rescue, our commitment to an animal doesn’t end when an adoption application is approved. Like most non-profit rescue organizations, including our friends at Biscuits and Purrs, our adoption contracts explicitly require that if an adopter can no longer care for a cat, that cat returns to our rescue. We invest immense time, love, and community-funded resources into ensuring every animal in our care is protected for life.

Recently, two cats were surrendered to the Ottawa Humane Society: Ambessa, a kitten recently adopted through Furry Tales, & Lou, a cat adopted from Biscuits and Purrs. As soon as both rescues were notified, we immediately stepped forward to take our cats back into rescue care.

Historically our relationship with the Ottawa Humane Society has involved receiving calls to retrieve surrendered rescue animals, specifically older cats, shy adults, or those requiring extensive medical intervention & long-term care. We have always stepped up to take those cats back without hesitation.

However in this instance, OHS is flatly refusing to return Ambessa and Lou to either rescue or to their original owner.

When a rescue is routinely relied upon to take in high-needs, costly, or difficult-to-place animals, but blocked from retrieving a fully vetted, spayed, and highly adoptable kitten, it raises serious questions about policy consistency and community partnership.

Rescue organizations and humane societies must work together as a safety net, not in opposition. We urge the Ottawa Humane Society to honor standard rescue contracts, respect organizational safety nets, and allow Furry Tales and Biscuits and Purrs to bring Ambessa and Lou home.

We urge you to contact any of the following people to help spread the story and bring Ambessa & Lou home:

If you would like an email letter template to copy & paste, you can find one:
https://shorturl.at/BORXV

Sharon Miko, OHS President and CEO
613-725-3166 ext 232
[email protected]

Mark Sutcliffe, Ottawa Mayor
613-580-2496
[email protected]

Sean Devine, Ward 9 Councillor
613-580-2479
[email protected]

Tyler Watt, MPP
[email protected]

[email protected]

Your local MP

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

We’re running low on a few essentials, and while cleaning supplies aren’t the most glamorous donations, they’re absolutely vital for keeping our animals happy and healthy.
Items we could really use right now: cat litter, gloves, bleach, and laundry detergent.

You can find all these items on our Amazon wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NPW6K2C240N3?ref_=wl_share

And a quick tip: plain, unscented bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite or higher) is one of the only disinfectants that is safe and effective for our laundry as it's the only known thing that can kill certain viruses such as panleuk or parvo and is also safe for our washing machines. Scented, splash‑less, or “gentle” formulas don’t work the same way, so the simple stuff is the way to go!

05/05/2026

Update: HOME SAFE! 💕💕

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🌮🎉 CINCO DE DOGGO – PATIO PARTY TIME! 🎉🌮

We’re teaming up with Tavo’s Tacos .official to bring you the ultimate Cinco de Doggo Taco Tuesday fiesta… for BOTH ends of the leash.

Here’s what’s going down:
🌮 For the humans (Tavo’s Tacos):
• $2.49 tacos
• OR 3 tacos + a drink for $10

🐾 For the dogs (that’s our department):
• Taco Tuesday Special: Buy one dog taco, get the second HALF OFF
🍹 And yes… margaritas are HALF PRICE (before you get too excited — they’re for the dogs 🐶🍹)

📍 Where: Tavo’s Tacos Patio
🕒 When: Grateful Dog Bakery will be there from 3PM – 6PM
🐶 Dogs: VERY welcome and encouraged to partake

Bring your pup, grab a taco (or three), and hang out with us on the patio for a little midweek fiesta.
Because let’s be honest… everything is better with tacos and dogs. 🌮🐾
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