Protect your pet from diseases and parasites
Posted in: News, Animal-FeatureDiseases and Parasites Lyme Disease What is Lyme disease?Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is carried and spread by the deer tick (pictured here). The bacterium...
View ArticleBecome a Pet Foster Parent!
Posted in: News, Animal-Feature, Take-ActionThe WHS foster care program operates in an attempt to give each animal a fair opportunity to be placed into our adoption program. You provide a shelter...
View ArticlePrevent your pet from getting lost
At the end of the year we have over 400 cat reports and over 30 dog reports. To help prevent these statistics from growing, here are some tips you can use to make sure your pet doesn’t stray....
View ArticleThe Challenges of Giving Shelter
Winnipeg Filmmaker Kevin Nikkel of Five Door Films and the Winnipeg Arts Council's WITH ART program present The Challenges of Giving Shelter, a documentary about The Winnipeg Humane Society. The...
View ArticleFollow us on Instagram!
The Winnipeg Humane Society is now on Instagram - follow us @WHSanimals for adorable animal pictures!
View ArticleDarby - the Pointer cross!
Posted in: News, Animal-FeatureIt has been determined that Darby, one of our long-term residents, is a Pointer cross and not a pit-bull. Darby does not have enough physical characteristics to be...
View ArticleDaily orthopedic surgeries at WHS clinic
The Winnipeg Humane Society has treated an unprecedented number of animals requiring major orthopedic surgery last week. Several animals with broken limbs have come through the clinic doors. Among the...
View Article"The Ghosts in Our Machine"
Posted in: News, EventABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY Through the heart and photographic lens of acclaimed animal photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, we become intimately familiar with a cast of non-human animals....
View ArticleWHS seeks your support for Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law
Posted in: News, Take-ActionThe City of Winnipeg is amending its current animal by-law and bringing forth a new Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law. On Thursday, July 4, WHS CEO Bill McDonald will...
View ArticleThe Black Dog Club meets this Saturday
Posted in: News, EventJoin us on Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Park for a Black Dog Club Walk! Meeting spot: The main field beside the parking lot (look for the BDC sign!) Check out our...
View ArticlePet Loss Support
If you are dealing with the loss of a pet and need someone to talk to, The WHS can help. Call and register for our Pet Loss Support Group. (click for details) Call our Pet Loss Support Line at...
View ArticleDoes your pet have behaviour issues?
The Yelp line is here to guide you through any behaviour issues you may be experiencing with your pet! Does your cat try to escape? Is your dog afraid of thunder? Check out the directory below for...
View ArticleBook a visit from The WHS Educators!
WHS Educators Every year, WHS Educators visit hundreds of classrooms giving thousands of students the chance to learn about responsible pet ownership and pet safety. Our Educators visit schools in...
View ArticleShow your support for the cosmetic pesticide ban
Posted in: News, Take-Action Pets are smaller than us, and much closer to the ground. They often lie in the grass, chew it, and lick their paws and groom themselves. Pets can ingest these dangerous...
View ArticleDog shot in the face is happy, healed, and looking for a new home
Posted in: News, Press-Release, Animal-FeatureWINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is happy to announce an update on Pardner, the dog who was shot in the face last winter. The one-year-old...
View ArticleWinnipeg Humane Society waiving cat adoption fees as hundreds of cats look...
Posted in: News, Press-Release(WINNIPEG)— Over 1,750 stray and abandoned cats have arrived at The Winnipeg Humane Society between May 1 and Aug. 11. Around 600 have come through the shelter doors in...
View ArticleThe Black Dog Club meets this Saturday
Posted in: News, EventJoin us on Saturday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Westwin Community Centre for a Black Dog Club Walk! Meeting spot: Westwin Community Centre (Bldg 33). Parking lot - 642 Wihuri Rd....
View ArticleMeet your Match!
Posted in: News, OtherThink of it like a dating service - but with cats! Meet Your Match is program that makes it fun and easy to find the kitty of your dreams in just a few short steps. The program...
View ArticleAre you prepared to care for your pet in case of emergency?
Pet First Aid Course The Winnipeg Humane Society offers a Pet First Aid Course on the following dates: September 23 2013, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.November 18, 2013 6:00- 10:00 p.m. These single evening...
View ArticleThe Black Dog Club meets this Saturday
Posted in: News, EventBlack Dog Club The Black Dog Club meets once a month at one of Winnipeg's dog parks. The next Black Dog Club walk will be: When: Saturday, September 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Maple...
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