Make Twice the Difference with March Match!

We are excited to introduce you to March Match presented by Vickar Automotive Group! You may recall our previous event and campaign for 1001 Donations. We’ve changed the name to better represent exactly what it is…a campaign throughout March where your generous gift will be matched! Any amount you donate this month will be MATCHED up to $70,000 by four generous donors. The deadline is March 31st, so make sure you double your impact before it’s too late. This month, we will also be sharing some incredible animal stories (like Pegasus’) with you that highlight how YOUR dollars create second chances … Continued

Foster 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 it comes to giving animals a safe place to heal or wait for their forever family. Jill Bristow has been a long time foster at the WHS. She has fostered countless kittens and helped them get a good start on life. During her foster journey she also met her cat Gracie. Gracie has severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia which makes her very wobbly and … Continued

Second Chances Happen Here

Across our city and province, there are animals (and their humans) in crisis. Many are simply looking for their next meal. It takes many heroes to help keep the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) in operation and working to ensure no animal goes hungry. “Every time we go out, we see people who are very appreciative of the food bank and happy that they are able to feed their pet.” Two of those heroes are Sadia and Sharukh, who volunteer their time as WHS Emergency Pet Food Bank Drivers, collecting and distributing pet food for families in need. Growing up in … Continued

Jessica Miller, WHS CEO. Desiree Scott, Olympian Gold Medalist. Ace Burpee, Radio Personality. Kris Gladwell, MHC CEO

Two Great Causes, One Great Lottery

A Dream Come True for WHS Animals We were beyond excited to announce our partnership in early May with Misericordia Health Centre Foundation on our first ever joint lottery, One Great Lottery! This is a ground-breaking partnership in the Winnipeg non-profit community: two organizations with unique missions partnering to gain support for compassionate care and companionship! I would be downplaying my enthusiasm if I didn’t mention it has been a personal dream of mine to bring a lottery like this to help our shelter animals. With an over 9M operating budget, we have to be creative and develop new and … Continued

1001 Donations: Anastasia’s Story

1001 Donations: Anastasia’s Story Anastasia was found in very rough shape and brought to the Winnipeg Humane Society. She had frostbitten ears and suffered trauma to her face. Her lower lip was torn and hanging off her jaw. She also had six broken teeth. It is clear Anastasia pushed through pain to survive on her own until she was rescued. Anastasia received immediate medical attention from WHS clinic staff to relieve her pain. WHS veterinarian Dr. Johnston performed surgeries to repair Anastasia’s lip and remove her broken teeth. After her surgeries, Anastasia went to live with a WHS foster family for two weeks … Continued

1001 Donations: Valentina’s scar is her reminder…

1001 Donations: Valentina’s scar is her reminder… Valentina was living as a stray on her own in a remote community. She was doing anything she could to survive the harsh winter. She was living in extreme pain – suffering from severe burns on her back. As a human, you may have experienced even the smallest of burns and know how painful and irritating the burning sensation can be without treatment. Valentina survived a week injured and in pain before arriving at the Winnipeg Humane Society for help. WHS clinic staff immediately cared for Valentina’s burns to relieve her pain. Most of … Continued

CEO Blog: 1001 Reasons to believe in the power of compassion

CEO Blog: 1001 Reasons to believe in the power of compassion “Hi Javier, it’s Gina. We have another severe case of frostbite and exposed fracture… it just arrived at the clinic. We can save the cat, but it will cost us close to a thousand dollars and I know our budget is maxed out…” “Javier, it is Katie, we are trying to rescue over 40 dogs currently freezing in a remote Manitoba Community… Can the WHS help us out?” “Hello, please help me. I found a stray cat badly injured. I can foster if you guys can help me save … Continued

Support your Winnipeg Humane Society through Employee Giving

A message from WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky: Introducing a new way to support your Winnipeg Humane Society Every year, your Winnipeg Humane Society treats and rescues over 7,000 pets, assists over 7,000 pet owners with spay/neuter surgeries and supports over 40 local animal rescues. And all of this is possible with the support of an incredible community. We exist because of people like YOU. Today, we are proud to announce a new initiative based on this spirit of community: The Winnipeg Humane Society Employee Giving Program.  The idea is simple: Companies big and small can sign-up, from small businesses to … Continued

James doesn’t need eyes to see your love

James was found as a stray puppy who suffered severe head trauma, damaging both of his eyes. His left eye was hanging out of its socket when he arrived at the WHS, and it had been for some time. It couldn’t be saved. James’ mouth was FULL of broken baby teeth from the injury, making it too painful for him to open his mouth. Dr. Bowen, WHS Director of Veterinary Services, immediately removed James’ left eye and broken baby teeth to relieve him of pain. James undoubtedly pushed through extreme pain to survive on his own, all alone at 3-months-old. … Continued

We removed 57 of these from Mickie

Imagine being in so much physical pain you couldn’t stand up. You couldn’t eat. You couldn’t walk. And you couldn’t tell anyone what’s wrong because you’re a dog. This was Mickie’s reality. When Mickie came to the WHS, he was in extreme pain and needed immediate care. His bladder was FULL of stones and infected. He was constantly leaking bloody urine. If you’ve ever had bladder stones you’ve experienced how painful they can be. But perhaps not on the same scale as Mickie… 57 stones were removed from Mickie’s bladder during a 2-hour surgery. The stones varied in size, but … Continued