Giving Tuesday Ottawa: Local charities benefit greatly from annual tradition [Video]

The day after Cyber Monday is a day for millions around the world to give to their favourite charities. It’s called “Giving Tuesday” and the charities that benefit from it say they need it now more than ever.

“We’re thrilled to be participating in Giving Tuesday. It’s giving us a chance to raise really essential funds for the animals,” says Sharon Miko, Ottawa Humane Society President and CEO. “Just today, we’ve got 17 surgeries that are taking place, and we’ve got over 400 animals in our care right now including over 100 in foster homes.”

Giving Tuesday started in 2012. The idea is to donate savings from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to a good cause.

This year at the Ottawa Humane Society, an anonymous donor has pledged to match all donations made to the animals up until the end of the day.

“It’s an honor to be here you know, every day to be able …