Meatless Mondays: Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower has long been one of my go-to side dishes, and now that the days are a bit cooler I am ready to turn on the oven. Typically I use this recipe by Orangette and it’s delicious (I use...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Share your voice with our 2019 Community Consultation Survey
As summer comes to a close and we return to our daily routines, it is also the time of the year in which we pause at your Winnipeg Humane Society to ask you, our friends and supporters, three very...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: We’re ready to go ‘back to school’
It’s that time of year again, when our focus changes to all things “back to school.” Did you know about the engaging presentations offered through the Education department at the Winnipeg Humane...
View ArticleCelebrating our 125th with New License Plate
The Winnipeg Humane Society is proud to unveil our redesigned 125th Anniversary Edition License Plate. We have created this plate to shine a light on this incredible accomplishment and thank the...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Animal Welfare and the upcoming Federal Election: We need to hear...
Canadians are getting ready to go to the polls on October 21, 2019 and choose who will lead our country. And while there is no shortage of issues and controversy abound, we must continue to pursue...
View ArticleWHS Brings Accessible Vet Care to Remote Northern Community
It is no secret that many Manitoba communities located in remote areas of our province lack access to veterinary services and technical support in terms of animal population control strategies. The...
View ArticleAugust MVP Volunteer Profile: Kayla Kostal
To say that Winnipeg Humane Society volunteer Kayla Kostal is busy would be a gross understatement. She’s a full-time student at the University of Manitoba. She has a part-time job, as well as other...
View ArticleMeatless Monday: BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw
After a beautiful summer of colorful salads, grilled vegetables, and fresh, homemade veggie burgers, it’s time to turn up the heat, pull up your socks, and cozy up with some comfort foods! It’s that...
View ArticleTips for Building a Winter Dog Shelter
Winnipeggers know that it’s only a matter of time before the first snowfall hits. Earlier this year, the Investigations & Emergency Response Department discussed what an appropriate outdoor dog...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Bow Wow Ball and the Plant-Based Challenge
It is not every day that your workplace turns 125 years old, and most definitively not every day you hear that your biggest fundraising event of the season is sold out… Thanks to you we have achieved...
View ArticleKids Give Back: Holiday Pet Hampers
The WHS is looking to engage kids and their families who wish to give back to the community. The reality is that there are animals in our community who go without the essentials or anything extra....
View ArticleSeptember MVP Volunteer Profile: Heather Anderson
One could never accuse Heather Anderson of easing into retirement. If anything, it’s diversified her interests and made her busier than ever. She recently celebrated her 10th year of volunteering at...
View ArticleHalloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners
While many people see Halloween as a fun filled time complete with costumes and tasty treats, not everyone stops to consider the festivities from a beloved pet’s perspective. But October 31st doesn’t...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: Pet Empathy
Animals are an amazing way to teach empathy and kindness. If you grew up with a pet, undoubtedly you have many amazing memories of that time. Something about the uncomplicated love between animal and...
View ArticleMaking More Adoptions Possible
Did you know? The Winnipeg Humane Society successfully finds homes for more than 4000 animals each year. However, we can’t accomplish this amazing feat on our own. Over 25% of WHS adoptions take place...
View ArticleA Better Way to Assess Incoming Cats
A stray cat that has been surviving on scraps behind a restaurant…a barn cat roaming in a farm environment…and a cat living in a home setting with a large number of other cats. What do all of these...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays: Vegetable Lasagna
Nothing is better on a cool, crisp fall day than a big pan of lasagna, and this recipe has become “the” veggie lasagna recipe for me…and I’ve tried many! It’s adapted from the America’s Test Kitchen...
View ArticleYour Help is Zora’s Survival!
Zora’s motherly instincts kicked in to fight, not only for her own life, but the lives of her nine puppies! When Zora was rescued off the streets and brought to the WHS this past June with her nine...
View ArticleA Warning about Trapping Cats in Cold Weather
As temperatures begin to drop, both the Intake and Investigations/ Emergency Response Department have noticed a concerning number of trapped cats coming into the shelter. We would like to take this...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month – an entire month dedicated to helping find loving homes for older pets. These mature pets need the extra attention because they often take longer to get...
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