Upcoming Open House Celebrates Winnipeg Humane Society Shelter
On July 27th, we will be opening our doors to welcome our community and supporters to the Winnipeg Humane Society for an Open House, to celebrate our shelter. We invite you to come down to 45 Hurst Way...
View ArticleThis Little Piggy Found Her Way Home
The Winnipeg Humane Society is reminding residents of the importance in responsibly rehoming animals they can no longer keep, especially when it comes to animals currently illegal within city limits....
View ArticleTeaching Empathy with New Youth Events
The goal of the Education Department has always been to educate the public about important issues and teach empathy for all living things in fun, creative and new ways. One of these ways is by hosting...
View ArticleBill 62 Keeping Canadians in the Dark On How Farm Animals Raised
Did you know? Last year Bill 62 was passed in Manitoba, making it a criminal offense to document and bear witness to animals who are farmed during production, transport, and slaughter. On May 30 2022,...
View ArticleJuly 2022 Monthly Volunteer Profile: Marcy Kowalchuck
If you look up ‘determination’ or ‘dedication’ in the dictionary, it wouldn’t be wrong to find a picture of Winnipeg Humane Society Marcy Kowalchuk in the definition. She’s a living, breathing...
View ArticleWorld Rabies Day FREE Vaccine Clinic September 28th
This year’s World Rabies Day theme is One Health! Did you know that humans can also contract rabies and that it is fatal once symptoms start to appear? At the Winnipeg Humane Society, we want to make...
View ArticleTwo Great Causes, One Great Lottery is BACK September 15th!
Dear Friends and Supporters, What a year it’s been…summer was a whirlwind at the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS). As we head into fall, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you – and you’re the...
View ArticleGreat things come in THREES with One Great Lottery!
Misericordia Health Centre Foundation (MHCF) and Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) are excited to announce that One Great Lottery is back this Fall! One Great Lottery proceeds allow both organizations to...
View ArticleAugust 2022 Monthly Volunteer Profile: Jennie Diacos
When Jennie Diacos retired and sold all her businesses in 2021, she knew there were many local organizations that could use her help. But her life-long love of animals drew her to the Winnipeg Humane...
View ArticleWHS Education Department Ready to go Back to School!
Back to school season is in full swing! Here in the WHS Education Department, we have been eagerly waiting to get back into the classrooms – whether it be in person or virtually! Our team is so excited...
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Animal Welfare and the 2022 Municipal Election: You Spoke Up and We Listened
Winnipeg’s municipal election is just seven days away and there has never been a better time to engage with your city council and mayoral candidates to discuss the animal welfare issues that matter...
View ArticleCEO Blog: The State of Shelter Life at the Winnipeg Humane Society
Dear Supporters and Friends, As we move into Fall with the leaves in full colour change and the cold breeze moving in, it’s time we give you another update on shelter life at the Winnipeg Humane...
View ArticleFoster Parents Are Heroes
Without our Fosters, the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) would not be able to help as may animals as we do. The shelter is bursting at the seams and fosters make sure that we have some other options when...
View ArticleCEO Blog: The Season of Giving
Happy Holidays! As we plan celebrations and reflect on the last year and all that we are grateful for, it’s important to remember there are animals and people in our community struggling. The more our...
View ArticleWHS Education Corner: The Gift of Empathy
As the year ends and we prepare to welcome the new year, the WHS Education Department is preparing to get back into full swing with our Empathy for All Living Things presentations. Our presentations...
View ArticleBe a Hero to Animals like Dorrie
Sometimes, second chances look a little bit different. This was the case for Dorrie. The Saint-Boniface Museum is located in an over 180 year old building. The building is amazing, but due to its age,...
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WHS Pet Shop: Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!
Are you still looking for the purrfect gift for your furry friend or the animal lover in your life? We’re here to lend a paw! Our WHS Pet Shop is stocked with some amazing treats and goodies that any...
View Article#WHSTips: Holiday Pet Safety
With the holidays right around the corner, even our pets should be able to enjoy them! Our Behaviour department has put together these #WHSTips and tricks to help keep your pets happy, healthy and safe...
View Article16 Animal Welfare Risks Associated with Horse Exportation
Horses purposely bred for slaughter are raised in barren, open feedlots. Draft horses raised for slaughter have been documented as raised in feedlots without shelter or protection from the elements....
View ArticleCEO Blog: Putting Ourselves Out There
I am pleased to say the WHS has started 2023 off with a bang. We’ve put ourselves out there like never before and have taken a stand on what we believe is important. As you know, we have been working...
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