Speak Out Against Cat and Dog Fur
Over 2 million dogs and cats are brutally slaughtered for their fur each year. This practice is based mainly out of China, but also occurs in Thailand, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian...
View ArticlePaws For Adventure Camp Nears!
Kids who like to have fun know that Paws for Adventure camp will be here before you know it. At Paws for Adventure, your child will learn all about animals and responsible pet ownership. Children get a...
View ArticleAdopting a dog removed from the seizure
The WHS will have dogs available for adoption over the coming weeks. Given the medical conditions we are treating, we are unable to inform you of how many will be available on a given day. In an...
View Article102.3 Clear FM Pet of the Week!
102.3 Clear FM, Winnipeg's Best Music Mix, has something funny happening on its website. Each week, Clear FM seeks out some of the funniest animal videos it can find on the Internet. Clear FM then...
View ArticleNew Bylaw 31 Renders Ear Cropping Procedures Illegal
(WINNIPEG)- Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association has announced the creation of a new bylaw that will see ear cropping procedures performed on dogs as an illegal practice. The bylaw is supported by...
View ArticlePurchase WHS Wish List items at Canadian Tire!
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) and Winnipeg Canadian Tire stores have created a partnership for the public to help purchase regular day to day items for the city’s largest animal adoption shelter....
View ArticleSpring Newsletter Gift Shop
On page 2 of the Spring Newsletter two prices of two Paws in Motion Gift Shop items were switched. The Collapsible Cup with Bottle Holder is $12.99, and the Travel Cup with Bottle Holder and Carabiner...
View ArticleThe LOVE Animal Hospital at the Red River Exhibition
We believe that the LOVE Animal Hospital at the Red River Ex is a terrific opportunity to reach and educate people who wouldn’t otherwise be reached. Our objectives are to educate people in the...
View ArticleBear cub Makoon released into wild
We are saddened to announce that the province of Manitoba has confirmed that two bear cubs (including Makoon) being cared for by the Assiniboine Park Zoo have been released into the wild. The Winnipeg...
View ArticleJob Opportunies at The WHS
Shelter Medicine Externship Varies Important Note Resumes must be accompanied by an application to be considered. Resumes and applications can be submitted...
View ArticleScratch My Belly Please: the WHS Invites Manitobans to Write and Share Pet...
Posted in: News, Press-ReleaseThe Winnipeg Humane Society will be joining in the fun this year at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. The WHS is holding a contest during the Fringe calling on all...
View ArticleManitobans call for a province-wide ban on cosmetic pesticides
Posted in: News, Press-ReleaseManitobans call for a province-wide ban on cosmetic pesticides On June 21, 2012, Manitoba Conservation announced consultations regarding the use of cosmetic pesticides in...
View ArticleWHS Calendar
Full-sized WHS 2013 Calendars available this October! All animals featured this year were adopted from The Winnipeg Humane Society! Inside, read about how these animals came to arrive at the shelter...
View ArticleCorrections, Fall Newsletter
On Page 4 of the Fall Newsletter, the second line of Leagh's poem should read: "Peering through the bush." In the first column, Leah should read as "Leagh." On Page 7 of the Fall Newsletter, Bragi...
View ArticleFarm Animals at the forefront
On Monday, October 29th, from 7-8:30 p.m., The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will host an evening event put on by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC). The event is free to attend and open to the...
View ArticleDNA My Dog Guessing Contest
Do you always have the answer when someone says, “What kind of dog is that?” Do you fancy yourself a “dog whisperer”? Well, here’s your chance to prove you’re an expert in the furry, four-legged friend...
View ArticleThe WHS at CanadianTire
On November 3 and 4, 2012, from 12-4pm, as part of the Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2012 campaign, The Winnipeg Humane Society will participate in a Canada-wide adoption event held at various Canadian Tire...
View ArticleFree Microchip ID: Pet Identification Adoption Day
Posted in: News, Press-ReleaseFree Microchip ID: Pet Identification Adoption Day First Event for the Shelter and Rescue Alliance of Manitoba (SARAM) (WINNIPEG) – On November 10, D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal...
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society waiving adoption fees for cats: hundreds of cats...
Posted in: News, Press-Release(WINNIPEG)—The Winnipeg Humane Society is receiving hundreds of stray and abandoned cats; 606 arrived at the shelter in October. The incoming numbers are expected to...
View ArticleBlack Dog Club giveaway!
To celebrate and show appreciation for our Black Dog Club, we invite members to visit our gift shop between November 19 and 26 for a free gift! Anyone who comes between those dates and shows their...
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