Monthly Volunteer Profile: Hayley Stillwell
Coming from a life-long love of pets and growing up with dogs, volunteering at the Winnipeg Humane Society came naturally for Canine Behaviour Assistant Hayley Stillwell. “I’ve always had pets. Always...
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society Statement Regarding the Charges Through Project Artemis
*The statement and links contain details that may be disturbing to readers.* The Winnipeg Humane Society is deeply heartbroken and outraged by the findings of Project Artemis, which have led to...
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society Receives Grant from PEDIGREE Foundation
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the PEDIGREE Foundation to support the organization’s behaviour department, focusing on training for both dogs and new owners....
View ArticleMonthly Volunteer Profile: Aisha Mahmood
Everyone who volunteers at the Winnipeg Humane Society does so because of a deep connection to animals, and we show that passion in the way each of us deals with dogs, cats, rabbits, and other...
View ArticleShhh… our dogs are sleeping
Do you know that dogs sleep anywhere from 14 to 16 hours a day? With all the lights, sounds, and smells in the shelter, it’s often hard for the dogs in our care to get those much-needed z’s. This can...
View ArticleMonthly Volunteer Profile: Maurice Toutant
Canine Enrichment Volunteer Maurice Toutant has fond memories of his family dog as a youngster. He developed his feelings for dogs at an early age. Before his parents agreed to adopting a dog for him...
View ArticleMonthly Volunteer Profile: Ken Faulkner
If you’ve ever met Ken Faulkner at the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS), it won’t be a surprise that he’s held several volunteer positions over the years. After all, he has been volunteering for more than...
View ArticleThe Winnipeg Humane Society Welcomes New CEO
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Christina Von Schindler has joined the WHS as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. A lifelong advocate...
View ArticleMonthly Volunteer Profile: Charlotte Phillips
Volunteering among the cats at the Winnipeg Humane Society comes naturally for Charlotte Phillips. It must be in her DNA. Charlotte has been a Cat Condo/Kitty Kat Way assistant for the past two years....
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society and End BSL Manitoba Call for Breed-Neutral Legislation
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) and End BSL Manitoba (End BSL) are calling on City Councillors to repeal Winnipeg’s outdated “pit bull” ban and focus on breed-neutral legislation that prioritizes...
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