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The Three Stages of Handling Deafness in Dogs: Suspicion, Confirmation, and...
Buddy’s owner performs “the bowl test.” Dogs can go deaf for a variety of different reasons. Like humans, dogs can suffer from congenital deafness, being born deaf, or they can go deaf at some point...
View ArticleLearn to stop your dog from lunging while on leash
Beginning in Mid-February, The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will offer a highly specialized class called Reactive Rover to help people train leash reactive dogs. A leash reactive dog may be completely...
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Discover the power of art in farm animal activism
On January 13 at 7 p.m., Twyla Francois, a farmed animal cruelty investigator who has worked with several organizations including Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Farmed Animals, will give a...
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society accepting donations for Book and Movie Sale
The Winnipeg Humane Society is looking for donations of gently used books and DVDs of all genres. Donations may be dropped off at the front reception desk inside The WHS’s shelter (45 Hurst Way). The...
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The WHS offers five dollar fixings this February
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will offer five dollar cat spay and neuter surgeries to families and individuals living on low or fixed incomes and reside in Winnipeg. Fix ‘Em February is a joint...
View ArticleWHS offers 500 more spay/neuter surgeries after overwhelming response
After overwhelming response from the community, The WHS will spay or neuter an additional 500 cats for only $5 through its Fix ‘Em February program. The program, designed for families and individuals...
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Summer’s story: How behaviour training gave her new opportunity
Nothing makes me happier than a success story; especially one that involves an animal from The Winnipeg Humane Society. Such is the case for Summer. She and Catherine, one of The WHS’s talented...
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Books + Cupcakes = LOVE
Javier’s cat Spencer trying to get at the cupcakes. As you may know, this weekend The WHS is holding our annual book sale AND we are celebrating National Cupcake Day. So on February 13 and 14th you can...
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WHS to amputate leg: Removing severely injured leg gives dog new quality of life
Yazmine, a one-year-old Husky Shepherd, broke her front right leg and received no medical attention. The fracture incorrectly healed and now she’s been left with a significant limp and visibly...
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Star Wars invades WHS’s annual 1001 Donations
Photo courtesy of “The Winnipeg Members of the 501st Canadian Garrison & friends. The Winnipeg Humane Society will use the power of the Dark Side to raise funds for animals in its care. The 501st...
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Lost and then found: Cooper’s story
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that your forever friend is missing. The animal you vowed to care and love for has disappeared. You feel helpless, you feel like you failed them, you have a...
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Cats’ lives saved by Winnipeg Humane Society
Cats that wander the streets are at an increased risk and danger of serious injury. Whether the cat is a stray from cat overpopulation or owned and allowed to roam outside, the number of cats in need...
View ArticleWHS begins month of gratitude with social media partnership
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) continues to expand its partnerships with local animal welfare groups with the goal of returning more lost cats to their families. The WHS is working with Winnipeg...
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The WHS thanks YOU with 30 Days of Gratitude
WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky and his cat Spencer thank you for all of your contributions! April is a very special time at The WHS: it is our 30 Days of Gratitude month. As a community-supported...
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WHS Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, May 4
WHS 2015 Annual General Meeting WHERE: 45 Hurst Way WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7 p.m AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Approval of Minutes From 2014 Annual Meeting 2015 Year in Review By-law...
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I take them all home
By: Jim Harvey I’ve been volunteering at the Winnipeg Humane Society for some time, working with the dogs once a week. I often mention to people I meet that I volunteer at the Winnipeg Humane Society...
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10 Ways to be Kind to your Pets
Animals are kind to us. They’re selfless and loving companions, a source of camaraderie, and fill our lives with joy. It’s our duty and privilege to give them the respect, care, and kindness they...
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Safety a priority between dogs and toddlers in WHS workshop
While a dog and toddler create opportunity for plenty of photos, precautions must be taken to keep both safe. The Winnipeg Humane Society is offering a workshop to teach parents how their dog and child...
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June 2016 MVP: Kim Popkes
A group of volunteers founded the Winnipeg Humane Society in 1894 and are vital to our success today! With the help of volunteers, we can provide care, love and attention to our four (and sometimes...
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Vigilante justice hinders, not helps, animals left in hot vehicles
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is receiving an increase in the number of calls from concerned public about pets being left in vehicles. This is leading to people attempting to break into vehicles...
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