Turtle Island Award Night a Success
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...
View ArticleDog Bites Cause Preventable Injuries
The City of Winnipeg is partnering with Canada Post, Manitoba Hydro Utility Services and the Winnipeg Humane Society on an initiative that will promote a safer environment, not only for letter carriers...
View ArticleBill Resurrected to Ban Cat and Dog Fur Products in Canada
Today local Liberal MP Anita Neville has tabled a Private Members Bill that will ban cat and dog fur products in Canada. Bill C-439 which consists of the addition of cat and dog fur to the Hazardous...
View Article500 More Cats and Dogs at WHS: Cats $25 Dogs $75
ats. As of the end of September, the shelter has received nearly 500 more cats and dogs over the previous year. “We need to get them into homes, and get them out of here, as soon as we can. I cannot...
View ArticleRecord breaking number of adoptions: "Our most sincere thanks"
This past weekend, 201 animals left The Winnipeg Humane Society with their new forever families—the highest number of adoptions in the shelter’s 115 year history.“Our most sincere thanks to everyone...
View ArticleWHS Hits High Note with Volunteers: Record numbers reached
The Winnipeg Humane Society relies heavily on volunteers to assist in every department within the organization. Today, The WHS announced the highest number of recorded hours and volunteer in its...
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Rescued Dogs Up for Adoption
Quill was rescued and brought to us with porcupine quills all over his face and front legs. Upon further examination by our clinic staff, it was discovered that he also had heartworm (a potentially...
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Help Haiti
If you would like to make a donation to help animal in Haiti recover from the earthquake, please visit the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).They are currently collecting money for their...
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WHS Pups Transferred to Edmonton
(WINNIPEG) – A truck load of homeless Winnipeg puppies has arrived at the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) as part of a crucial animal transfer to give the dogs a second chance at finding a loving home....
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Ban Cat and Dog Fur in Canada
Click here to sign an online petition in support of Bill C-439, a private members bill that will ban the import and sale of products that include cat and dog fur in Canada.If you would like to print...
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Humane Egg Production Policy Announced
(WINNIPEG) – Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) announced on Wednesday, March 10, a new policy that will see that laying hens live more humane, enriched lives. The policy is built around the “Five Freedoms”,...
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Read Our Latest Newsletter
Download a PDF of one of our latest newsletter.2010 Winter NewsletterFeaturing:Animal Hoarding: A Collector's NightmareDog-Reactive Dogs: Tips from an ExpertFarm Animal Welfare newsCan We Teach Ethics:...
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Hundreds of Shelter Animals Helped
(Winnipeg. - March 16, 2010) - The Winnipeg Humane Society is the proud recipient of $7,100 raised from a pancake breakfast organized by École Robert H. Smith School. The March 5 breakfast was the most...
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Dogs Running at Large Now Rescued
Through efforts coordinated by The Province of Manitoba, the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of East St. Paul, Darcy’s A.R.C., and The Winnipeg Humane Society, 10 dogs that were running at large as a result...
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Dog to Dog Introductions
by Susan Williams, Behaviour ManagerVery few dogs live in splendid isolation; they’re bound to meet another dog at some point in their lives. Almost every dog wants to meet another dog to play and...
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Don't Support Animals in Circuses
The Winnipeg Humane Society is against the use of exotic or wild animals in circuses or other entertainment events. We believe there is inherent cruelty involved in the training, confinement and...
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Fall in Love at The WHS
If you are in search of the love of your life, why not take a trip down to The Winnipeg Humane Society? We have hundreds of pets waiting for you to take them into your arms and hold them forever. See...
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Iams Food Recall Leaves WHS in Need
(WINNIPEG) – After an Iams wet cat food recall yesterday, The Winnipeg Humane Society had to clear it’s shelves of the product—one of the staples used to feed hundreds of cats and kittens on a daily...
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Support a Canadian Animal Abuse Registry
Visit this link to sign a petition in support of an animal abuse registry in Canada. The petition pre-amble reads as follows:Currently there is a Child Abuse Registry and a Sex Offender Registry in...
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Online Auction...
You can have a chance to win incredible items by bidding on The WHS's summer-fun online auction: http://www.digitalrelay.ca/donationrelay/whs/2009Auction/All proceeds go to the pets in care at The WHS.
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