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5 | Wednesday, March 20, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville & Milton Humane Society Supervisor of Animal Care Roxanne Johns and Genevieve Reisinger, dog behaviour co-ordinator, give a cat infected with ringworm a lime sulfur bath. While the treatment for ringworm turns the fur yellow, it does fade over time. photos courtesy of Oakville & Milton Humane Society From a ringworm outbreak, coyote appearances and making Canadian case law to organizing animal education and training programs, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) stays busy. Critter Crusaders, a threepart Oakville Beaver series on OMHS, takes a close look at the stalwart of Halton and its impact on the community and the animals it saves. The first in this three-part series will highlight recent John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff major and defining moments for the shelter in the past couple of years that have strengthened its identity and position in the communities it serves. Oakville & Milton Humane Society here to protect, care and educate It's more than just an animal shelter. That's always been the belief of Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) staff, but over the last few years, it's become a fact. In its recent history, the OMHS made Canadian case law after rescuMTO Approved OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL More than a shelter the three pillars of what we do," said Brenda Dushko, OMHS manager of fund development and communications. "Protecting animals from abuse, cruelty and neglect is always at the forefront of our mind, while caring for those animals when they come into our care and for all the homeless animals in our community, and the third pillar is educate because we know the only way to change the future is by educating the public on ing Mea, an emaciated Shar Pei/Victorian cross bulldog housed in a cold garage in Milton; joined the Town of Oakville in educating the public about the local presence of coyotes; and survived a ringworm outbreak that closed its 445 Cornwall Rd. headquarters for four months. All these events signalled change for the shelter, defined by its new mission statement to protect, care and educate. "It's really a great reflection of who we are. Protect, care and educate are see Ringworm on p.13 Without Compromise The Best Price for Driver Training in Town · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan 21 · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue YEARS YEARS · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductible EXPERIENCE · Driving Tests Arranged · Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner WEEKEND COURSE Let's Play Bingo! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 483 Speers Rd. Oakville,(905) Mar 23, 24, Apr 6, 7 Apr 13, 14, 20, 21 All Lessons are Private 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.ca · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor $ DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE *Promotional price subject to change anytime. 400* + HST www.deltabingo.com 842-0876