New School Year, New Education Department!
With the new school year having just arrived, we wanted to highlight our awesome new programs! Our Empathy for All Living Things series (formerly known as WHS In Your School) has added some new...
View Article6 Myths About Pet Insurance
It can be hard for pet owners to hear that the best choice for their sick pet is treatment they might not be able to afford. That’s where pet insurance comes to the rescue. Pet insurance gives pet...
View Article2021 August MVP: Janessa Sawatzky
Growing up on a farm/acreage near Carman, Manitoba, Janessa Sawatzky has a lot of experience with cats. Now living and working in Winnipeg, she gets her cat fix by volunteering one night a week at the...
View ArticleThe Truth of the Matter: Animal Welfare Needs Outweigh Funds In Our Community
Last month, our Investigations and Emergency Response team, in partnership with the Provincial Chief Veterinary Office (CVO), received a warrant and seized 24 small mixed breed dogs from a dark...
View ArticleKids Give Back 2021
This holiday season, help a family in need by creating a pet shoe box. It is a time when Winnipeggers, as we do, come together as a community to give back and help each other. It is an opportunity for...
View ArticleWHS Education Dog Ambassadors
Since revamping the programs offered through the Education Department, we have been swamped with bookings! This is a great problem to have as it means that we are reaching more people, and helping to...
View Article2021 October MVP: David Ward
Three years ago David Ward brought his life-long love of working with animals to the Winnipeg Humane Society, a relationship that’s brought a great deal of joy to people, both young and old. A retired...
View ArticleThe WHS Pet Shop Goes Digital
Launching Cyber Monday For the first time in Winnipeg Humane Society history, our shelter shop will be hitting the www. and delivering right to your home. Just in time for the holidays! Your donor...
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A Holiday Gift Guide from the WHS Pet Shop
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Or maybe you want to add a few more things to your pet’s stockings. We’re here to lend a paw! We’ve put together this gift guide...
View Article2021 November MVP: Cam and Claudia Verwey
When PhD student Cam Verwey needed volunteer hours to get his professional designation, the chance to volunteer alongside his wife Claudia and help animals at the Winnipeg Humane Society was the ‘cat’s...
View ArticleWHS 2021 Holiday Closure
Our 2021 holiday schedule will be as follows: December 24: 11:00am – 3:00pm December 25: CLOSED December 26: CLOSED December 27: 11:00am – 7:00pm December 29: 11:00am – 7:00pm December 30: 11:00am –...
View ArticleA New Tots & Tails
Earlier in 2021 we introduced our new Tots & Tails Program. We were thrilled to be able to meet a need in our community by providing a safe and animal centered space for parents/caregivers and...
View ArticleCEO Blog: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to All! As I approach the one-year mark of being your WHS CEO and reflect on all that we have accomplished as a team of animal champions coming out of 2021 – the first word that comes to...
View ArticleNEW YEAR, NEW WAYS TO HELP OUR PLANET
It’s the start of a brand new year, and with it comes an abundance of new opportunities for helping animals and the planet. We’re kicking off 2022 by compiling a list of four simple ways you can...
View Article4 #WHSTips Before Bringing Home a New Pet
Bringing home a new pet can be very exciting, but it’s always good to be as prepared as possible before picking them up to keep your new furry friend safe, comfortable and happy in your home. Here are...
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2021 December MVP: Angela Morelli
Many Winnipeg Humane Society volunteers may not know Angela Morelli, but one way or another, we’ve all seen her work. Since early 2020, Angela has been behind the scenes as an administrative support...
View Article6 Benefits of Training Your Dog
January is National Train Your Dog Month! Our Behaviour department offers a variety of training classes right here at the Winnipeg Humane Society. From puppy manners, to basic obedience, to even...
View ArticleWhen Numbers Truly Matter.
The absolute hardest part of working in animal welfare and shelter life is dealing with euthanasia. It is a heavy weight on staff and volunteers, and indefinitely causes compassion fatigue and can lead...
View Article#WHSTips for Pet Dental Health
An animal’s mouth is not much different than a person’s; they require regular upkeep to prevent problems from occurring further down the road. Animals tend to act stoic and try not to show that they’re...
View ArticleJanuary 2022 Volunteer Profile: Nancy King
When Nancy King retired, one could presume that taking in and fostering puppies for the Winnipeg Humane Society came somewhat naturally for her. You see, she’d spent 30+ years working at Assiniboine...
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