5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog 

Have you been thinking about welcoming a dog home? Keep shelter dogs in mind!   There are many reasons why a dog may end up in a shelter and it’s typically not because they’re a bad dog. So many dogs in shelters are there due to other life circumstances outside of their control. Whether it’s financial burdens, health issues, moving, or a lifestyle change, these pups deserve a chance to be part of a loving home.   Many people also assume that dogs end up at a shelter or rescue because of behavioural issues. This is simply not the case. Most dogs … Continued

Jessica Miller with the WHS Team at a recent Remote Spay and Neuter Clinic in Little Saskatchewan, MB.

CEO Blog: Shelter Capacity and How You Can Help

As the world changes once again to what we can refer to as the new normal, so does shelter life. The WHS is filled to the brim with friends from all walks of life. Every nook and cranny shelters our animals – strays, surrenders, injured animals, critters and so on. Our last few months of adoptions have slowed and are mirroring pre-pandemic numbers; what does this mean for us – we don’t know. What we do know is other shelters across Canada are experiencing similar setbacks. The key to our success is to continue to adopt animals into loving homes. … Continued

3-3-3 Rule of Adoption

Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule when it comes to adopting a new pet? The amount of time each individual pet needs to adjust to their new homes will vary, but the 3-3-3 rule helps give an approximation of what new pet owners can expect. The 3-3-3 rule refers to the first 3 days, the first 3 weeks, and the first 3 months after bringing a shelter animal home. In the first 3 days: Your new pet will often be overwhelmed with their new surroundings. This may manifest as a lack of appetite, which is common when pet’s are … Continued

4 #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 4 #WHSTips you can do to make sure everyone is ready for the new addition: 1. Pet-proof Your Home It’s important you keep your pet safe: this means putting any dangerous items such as glass ornaments and trinkets out of reach; making sure trashcans and food sources have secure lids or are not where the pet can access them; removing or securing … Continued

Veterinarians too: Winnipeg Humane Society launches Welcome Home Program

Pets need a veterinarian in the same way a human needs a doctor or dentist. A new Winnipeg Humane Society program aims to connect you – new adopters – with a local veterinarian. The Welcome Home Program sets up your pet with a veterinarian, a crucial point of contact in your pet’s growth and development. Each year the WHS adopts over 4,000 pets to people across Manitoba and many of these individuals do not have a pre-existing relationship with a veterinarian. The Welcome Home Program introduces new adopters with participating veterinary clinics and provides them with a free consultation appointment within the … Continued

Winnipeg Humane Society waiving adoption fees for cats with colds

In an immediate effort to create more space at the WHS, adoption fees for URI (cats six months and older) are waived from June 1-4. The shelter is over capacity and unless more cats are adopted there is great risk of euthanizing for space. “Our community has asked us to do everything we can to improve the live outcomes for cats. We have implemented new strategies that are making a significant difference, but now urgently need people to adopt these cats immediately,” says WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky. The felines available for adoption either had or were exposed to Upper Respiratory … Continued

Cats with FIV finding homes at WHS

The WHS has updated its policies and is now adopting cats with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). These cats will be available to adopt for a minimum $5 donation. FIV is a slow-acting virus that weakens a cat’s immune system. However, with the proper lifestyle and medical treatment, these cats can live comfortable lives. FIV is a cat-only virus that does not spread to humans or other animals. It is most commonly spread through deep bite wounds from an infected cat and from an infected mother to her kittens. Cats with FIV should live indoors and avoid contact with cats that … Continued

Cat Purr-Motion

The Winnipeg Humane Society wants to reward you at the WHS Gift Shop from now until December 18th! Follow these easy steps: Step 1: Adopt a cat from the Winnipeg Humane Society; Step 2: Leave an additional donation; Step 3: Save big at the WHS Gift Shop! (details in poster below) Cat adoption fees, until December 18th, 2016: Adult cats (6 months+): $20 Adult cats in Kitty Kat Way A, B or C: Monetary donation of your choice (minimum $5) Kittens: $100 Visit us at 45 Hurst Way today!  

Winnipeg Humane Society joins pledge to save 1 million cats

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) and shelters across North America aim to save the lives of one million cats by 2019 with the Million Cat Challenge. Reduced adoption fees, changes to intake procedures and adjustments to shelter operations will help the WHS increase cat adoptions and manage the number of incoming cats. “Our animal welfare community wants to save more cats and as a grassroots organization it is our duty to meet those expectations,” says WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky. “We must work together and use proactive approaches in order to give every cat a fair chance.” In July the WHS … Continued