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Dental care is critical to your pet’s health
Dental care is critical to your pet’s health An animal’s mouth is not much different than a person’s; they require upkeep to prevent problems from occurring further down the road. The...
View ArticleMarch Volunteer Profile: Gerry Briggs
March Volunteer Profile: Gerry Briggs Many of the thousands of animals adopted from the Winnipeg Humane Society owe volunteer Gerry Briggs a big ‘thank you’ for helping show them off in the best...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: Go Behind the Scenes with a Shelter Tour
WHS Education Corner: Go Behind the Scenes with a Shelter Tour By: Richard Milbourne, Assistant Manager, Education It is one thing hearing about the work that is done at a non-profit organization, it’s...
View ArticleMeatless Monday Recipe: Avocado Corn Salad with Lime Almond Dressing
Meatless Monday Recipe: Avocado Corn Salad with Lime Almond Dressing By: Lynne Bereza With spring finally in the air I am finding myself ready for salads again. I’m talking about big, hearty, meal-size...
View ArticleGet a ‘helping paw’ from the Working Cat Program
Get a ‘helping paw’ from the Working Cat Program Springtime brings the inevitability of critters resurfacing who have been dormant all winter, some who can wreak havoc on your barns or warehouses. The...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Introducing our 2019-2020 Operational Plan
CEO Blog: Introducing our 2019-2020 Operational Plan Dear WHS friends and supporters, On behalf of the entire WHS team, we are pleased to present to you our 2019-2020 operational plan. This is a very...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Pet Safe for Tick Season
How to Keep Your Pet Safe for Tick Season Tick season is upon us and if you haven’t already, you may start finding these eight-legged insects on your pet. Ticks are small, brown and round and although...
View ArticleA Danger for Dogs: Q&A on Parvovirus
A Danger for Dogs: Q&A on Parvovirus With the snow finally melted, it is the time of year when the Investigations & Emergency Response Department (I/ER) begins to receive numerous calls about...
View ArticleBeaux’s Battle for Happiness
Beaux’s Battle for Happiness Beaux is a fighter who refused to give in. She arrived at the shelter in mid April as a stray in rough shape. Her right eye was bulging and discoloured with a thick...
View ArticleApril Volunteer Profile: Gently Used Book & DVD Sale Lead Team
April Volunteer Profile: Gently Used Book & DVD Sale Lead Team (Allison Minkhorst, Debbie Peters, Amanda Steadman, Pat Wherrett) There’s an old proverb that goes “It takes a village to raise a...
View ArticleRocky Beats the Odds
Rocky Beats the Odds Rocky took some punches but never gave up and went all 12 rounds before finding his forever home. Rocky arrived at the shelter in early February with the odds of adoption stacked...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Your WHS is now dog breed-free
We need to stop trying to guess the breeds of our dogs. Let me tell you why. Briggs was adopted from the WHS as a puppy because we had him listed as a Border Collie mix due to his colours (black &...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays: Super Sloppy Joes
By: Laura Platt It’s an interesting time of year as we slowly come out of a long, cold Manitoba winter and transition through spring and summer. We are still leaning on our go-to comfort meals, but...
View ArticleCritical Veterinary Services Heading to Underserved Remote Communities
Through our clinics working in remote Manitoba communities, team members of our Winnipeg Humane Society have witnessed the dire lack of veterinary resources. It’s a massive disservice to not just the...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: Kid Camps Encourage Next Generation of Animal Advocacy
By: Richard Milbourne, Assistant Manager, Education When most people think of the Winnipeg Humane Society they think of cats and dogs. Its true that day to day, cats and dogs take up a large chunk of...
View ArticleCEO Blog: A tale of two donors and the amazing legacy of our supporters
“Annie! It is so nice to finally meet you! Before you go… Could I give you a hug?” There are moments in our lives that we never forget. As I write this blog, I have goosebumps remembering that big,...
View ArticleJoe’s Story of Survival
Joe made full use of his nine lives before ending up in the care of the Winnipeg Humane Society. Joe was found injured in Downtown Winnipeg after being hit by a vehicle. His injuries included a broken...
View ArticleWHS and Winnipeg Foundation Form Historic New Partnership
For the past 125 years, the Winnipeg Humane Society has been helping animals in our community, funded mostly through the generosity of our donors. A new partnership with The Winnipeg Foundation aims to...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Help us tell our WHS story
What does the Winnipeg Humane Society means to you? We want to know! Dear WHS friends and supporters, As part of our 125th Anniversary activities, we want to learn more about your relationship with the...
View ArticleMay Volunteer Profile: Christine Davis
When it comes to demonstrating your commitment to a community, lots of people talk the talk but their actions don’t back up their words. On the other hand, Winnipeg Humane Society volunteer Christine...
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