Spay and Neuter is Key to Avoiding these Health Issues
With a new year starting off, the Investigations and Emergency Response Department would like to take this opportunity to remind owners to spay and neuter their pets. The I/ER team saw a few animals...
View ArticleWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting to Adopt
The Winnipeg Humane Society helps provide shelter, welfare and dignity to thousands of animals each year, and many of these cats, dogs and critters proceed to our Adoptions Department where they wait...
View ArticleCEO Blog: We completely changed our approach to saving animals. The results...
We have a lot to celebrate this year, as we have saved more animals than ever before, effectively advocated on behalf of all animals, and we continue to build capacity to support our animal welfare...
View ArticleDo you know where your eggs come from?
When purchasing eggs at the grocery store, consumers often run into a variety of terms highlighted on the cartons. Terms like ‘free run, free range, and cage-free’ are widely advertised, but what do...
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Another Great Year for Neuterama 2020!
Hey everyone! Jessica Thompson, Community Cat Coordinator for the Winnipeg Humane Society and Director of CARE Cat Community Outreach here, wanting to share an update about our recent Neuterama 2020...
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The Importance of Grooming
For this month, the Investigations and Emergency Response Department (I/ER) would like to take a moment to discuss the benefits of grooming your pets. During the course of our work, The I/ER team have...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Ask Me Anything (February Edition)
We just love the dog we adopted from the WHS. He was surrendered to you. I wondered if you keep who you adopt to confidential? (Mimi) Hello Mimi and thank you for your question and for adopting a pet...
View ArticleJanuary 2020 MVP: Brian Kozak
Brian Kozak has gotten a bit of a reputation at the Winnipeg Humane Society as something of a cat whisperer. In his role as a Cat Enrichment Volunteer, they say he has a gift for connecting with cats,...
View ArticleMeatless Monday: Amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce
Ever since I transitioned to a Plant Based Lifestyle, I secretly still wanted to occasionally indulge in some sort of a cheese sauce; dairy free of course; but “cheezy” and creamy, none the less. More...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: More ways to (birthday) party at the WHS!
Our Education Department truly has grown in the past year! We have added new options for those booking birthday parties. In addition to offering our Original Birthday Party Package, we have introduced...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Get ready to be inspired by 1001 Donations
Dear friends, I am not sure about you, but for the past few weeks my online social media feeds, TV news, radio programs and even podcasts are chock-full of bad news. But we have the antidote for bad...
View ArticleCEO Blog: It’s time to say goodbye to calf and pig scrambles
One of the largest agricultural fairs in Canada is headed to Manitoba in a few short weeks. The annual Royal Manitoba Winter Fair will be opening its doors in Brandon, Manitoba from March 30th to April...
View Article1001 Donations: Tilly was fighting for her life…
Tilly was found lying in the cold on the side of the highway in Northern Manitoba after most likely being hit by a car. When she arrived at the Winnipeg Humane Society, she was in severe pain and in a...
View ArticleFleas and Your Pet: How to spot and treat them
It is not uncommon for the Investigations and Emergency Response Department to receive calls about issues that could be caught sooner or even be avoided altogether if owners focus on prevention. Last...
View Article1001 Donations: You helped save Hendrix’s life…
When Hendrix arrived at the Winnipeg Humane Society, he looked like a normal kitten with a bit of frostbite on his ears and some matted fur on his leg, but it turned out he had a much bigger problem...
View ArticleCEO Blog: An Update on COVID-19
Dear friends of the WHS, You’ve likely been following the news about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and are aware that Manitoba has confirmed cases, with more suspected. The World Health Organization has...
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1001 Donations: You helped Krum beat Parvovirus
At only four-months-old, Krum was very sick when he arrived at the Winnipeg Humane Society. He was so weak he couldn’t lift his head. He was vomiting, had diarrhea, and was dehydrated. Krum tested...
View Article1001 Donations: Trixie is a miracle…
At only two-years-old, Trixie undoubtedly had a rough start to life before arriving at the Winnipeg Humane Society. Her list of injuries needing medical attention was extensive. Trixie had a large cat...
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Join the WHS Pet Supply Box Drive
Are you looking for a great family project to keep busy AND help the community? The WHS Pet Supply Box Drive is a great opportunity for volunteers, families to engage kids or for those who just want to...
View ArticleCEO Blog: New Emergency Food Bank and Other Ways to Help Community Animals in...
Dear WHS friends and supporters, I sincerely hope each one of you is doing well, staying in good health, and doing your part as together we face the threat of a global pandemic. This novel coronavirus...
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