In celebration of Be Kind to Animals Week, hundreds of people showed up at an inner-city, family activity evening, held by The WHS last night at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre.
Children of all ages were invited to partake in activities such as storytelling and face-painting, while having the opportunity to visit information booths on everything from responsible pet ownership to pet grooming. The Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Department and the Winnipeg Police Service’s K9 and Cavalry units also made an appearance.
The night included an awards presentation in which The WHS granted four awards to members of the community who have shown a strong commitment to helping improve the welfare of animals. The awards presented were as follows:
Helping Hands Award–School: Maple Leaf School, accepted by Victor Kuzyk, Principal.
Helping Hands Award–Youth: Gillian Klann & Aleesha Mousseau
Helping Hands Award–Teacher: Petra Wulf
Junior Humane Hero Award: Calli Vanderaa
Calli Vanderaa, a nine-year-old girl who had rescued a puppy from a dumper last year, was unable to attend. The WHS will be looking into holding another award ceremony for her, so that she is able to be formally thanked and acknowledged.
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Turtle Island Award Night a Success
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