One Great Lottery celebrates the latest 6-figure Winner from Winnipeg!

One Great Lottery has concluded its third lottery supporting Misericordia Health Centre (MHC) and Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS)! It was another great win for the community as the Grand Prize Winner Glen Cook from Winnipeg took home half of the $214,800 jackpot! Glen is a supporter of both organizations and celebrated his win with his family at the Winnipeg Humane Society last week. “It was another incredible lottery and Manitobans really stepped up in support of these two great causes!” Says Winnipeg Humane Society CEO Jessica Miller. “Every single ticket purchased goes towards caring for animals and humans in need. … Continued

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 from 11am to 3pm to meet with our adoptable animals, enjoy free popcorn and Booster Juice smoothies while quantities last, and hang out with our friends from QX104, who will be broadcasting live on location! Guests will also get a chance to learn all about the different departments throughout the shelter through fun games, prizes, and treats. From a colouring station with … 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

He was frozen, but YOU saved his life

Joey was found outside in the cold and brought to the WHS. He was frozen. So frozen that his temperature didn’t even show up on a thermometer. The tiny kitten couldn’t stand or lift his head. His body was weak and limp. To save Joey’s life, two WHS Clinic staff spent 3-hours warming him up with their own bodies. It was critical that Joey gradually warmed up. If his temperature was rising too fast, he could go into shock and die. Dr. Bowen, WHS Director of Veterinary Services, held Joey against her body during her lunch hour with a hot … Continued

Free festival celebrates compassion for animals and the planet: Winnipeg VegFest

Winnipeg VegFest aims to foster compassion for animals, promote eco-friendly living, educate the public about health and nutrition, and introduce the rapidly growing world of plant-based cuisine. “Winnipeg VegFest will be a lively, entertaining, and action-packed day of delicious food, dynamic speakers, provocative discussions, beautiful artwork, children’s activities, and so much more,” says event co-organizer Jason Hannan. “We’ve reached a critical mass in Winnipeg who care deeply about animals and the planet. We’re absolutely thrilled to be putting on Winnipeg’s first-ever VegFest.” Winnipeg VegFest will feature an all-star line up of keynote speakers, including: Carol J. Adams, renowned feminist author … Continued

WHS now accepting donations for Book and Movie Sale

The Winnipeg Humane Society is looking for donations of gently used books and DVDs of all genres.  Donations may be dropped off at the front reception desk inside the WHS’s shelter (45 Hurst Way).  The deadline for accepting donations is Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The fundraising sale will be held at the shelter April 8 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) & 9 (12-6 p.m.). The WHS is looking for donations of: Novels, non-fiction, and general books in good condition DVDs and Blu-rays Video games (PlayStation, Xbox, Wii) The WHS cannot accept: VHS movies Dictionaries, encyclopaedias, textbooks Time Life series Magazines Manuals … Continued

Spay and neuter clinics set up in northern Manitoba

The Winnipeg Humane Society Clinic are going to Norway House and Cross Lake from November 6-10 for spay and neuter clinics. The northern Manitoba clinics are possible because of a joint-effort with the WHS, Norway House Animal Rescue, the community of Norway House, Norway House Cree Nation, Cross Lake, and Pimicikamak Cree Nation. The northern clinic will help improve animal health in an area impacted by animal overpopulation and with few veterinary services. The clinic team will operate the Norway House clinic on Nov. 7 – 8 and Cross Lake clinic on Nov. 9-10. “Families with pets in northern Manitoba communities want to … Continued

Animal rights leader Jo-Anne McArthur shares worldwide animal stories in Winnipeg

Author, photojournalist and animal activist Jo-Anne McArthur will share compelling stories and photos of animals from around the globe with Winnipeg’s animal welfare community. We Animals: Stories of Love and Liberation will be at The Park Theatre on October 25 at 7 p.m. It is presented by the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) Farm Animal Compassion Committee. McArthur travels the world and shares the grueling realities that animals face on factory farms, in bear bile farms, in the bushmeat trade, in the entertainment industry and more. But for every difficult story and photo shared, McArthur counters her presentation with stories of … Continued

The Ghosts in Our Machine examples our relationship with animals

The following article is from the Fall 2013 Winnipeg Humane Society Newsletter. It features author, photojournalist, and animal welfare activist Jo-Anne McArthur. McArthur is featured in the documentary ‘The Ghosts in Our Machine’ as she travels the world documenting and sharing her experiences documenting animals living in abusive situations. The Winnipeg Humane Society Farm Animal Compassion Committee presents McArthur’s speaking event ‘We Animals: Stories of Love and Liberation’ on October 25 at The Park Theatre.  Buy your ticket today

WHS’s grass-fed gala beef sets new farm animal welfare standard

For the first time in the 23-year history of the Bow Wow Ball gala, the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will serve grass-fed, humanely raised beef. The landmark decision means this year’s event – Phantom of the Pawpera – on Oct. 15, sets a new standard of food sourcing at WHS events. “People are becoming more aware of how animals used for food are treated and the health benefits associated with humanely farmed meat,” says WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky. “Offering humanely raised beef from a local Manitoba farm is a momentous occasion for the WHS and promotes animal welfare within our … Continued