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

Kris Gladwell, CEO of Misericordia Health Foundation, Robert B. One Great Lottery Winner and Jessica Miller, CEO of Winnipeg Humane Society

One Great Lottery for All

Happy Spring! I sincerely hope the snow is still melting by the time you receive this note. We are excited to announce the return of One Great Lottery after an exciting first year with our partner Misericordia Health Centre Foundation (MHCF). I am happy to tell you we received some great feedback from our first year in the lottery realm and have listened to what you’ve said. Thanks to your feedback we have a new line-up of Early Bird Prizes that we hope you’ll love. These are trying times for many Manitobans; we have taken that into consideration and have … Continued

This 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. The reminder comes after a juvenile female piglet was found late last month, abandoned in a dog kennel at Kilcona dog park. The piglet was brought to Pembina Veterinary Hospital by concerned members of the public, before making its way to the Winnipeg Humane Society where attempts to locate an owner went unsuccessful. Representatives from the Winnipeg Humane Society, Little Red Barn Micro-Sanctuary and Earthdog Terrier Rescue worked together to … 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

Winnipeg Humane Society and Province of Manitoba develop first One Health Initiative in Manitoba

Program Addresses Lack of Access to Veterinary Care in Remote and Northern Communities One Health recognizes the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health – The newly launched One Health Program based out of the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will focus on providing much-needed access to veterinary services in remote communities in Manitoba and will help address human health and safety, access to spay/neuter, animal health and prevent disease and zoonotic transmission. The program will be supported in collaboration with the Chief Veterinary Office (CVO), community partnerships, and generous lead donor funding. “The Manitoba Government is pleased to provide $750,000 … Continued

Two Great Causes, One Great Lottery!

Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) and Misericordia Health Centre Foundation (MHCF) are excited to announce their partnership on a joint lottery! This is a ground-breaking endeavour in the Winnipeg non-profit community: two organizations with unique missions partnering to gain support for compassionate care and companionship! Two great causes, one great lottery! Introducing the 50/50 Lottery with a Bonus Prize Package and The Great Cash Calendar add-on! The 50/50 Lottery starts with a guaranteed jackpot of $20,000 that will continue to grow with each ticket package purchased. The grand prize winner will walk away with 50 per cent of the jackpot PLUS … Continued

Help Us Stop Inhumane Animal Scrambles

Please join the Winnipeg Humane Society in speaking out against inhumane and unnecessary animal scrambles. The issue: Animal scrambles exploit juvenile animals solely for human entertainment purposes and provide no agricultural, historical or educational purpose to fair and rodeo events. Scrambles see young calves and pigs placed in brightly lit, enclosed arenas where they are rushed upon by children and youth. Attempts to chase, grab, tackle and pull at the young, vulnerable animals are made part of the spectacle. Such scrambles also intentionally subject calves and pigs to unnecessary fear, distress and potential injury, all for the sole purpose of … Continued

Waverley Underpass Temporary Weekend Closure – August 16-19

What is happening? In order to complete the final construction work to open the Waverley Underpass, a temporary weekend closure of the project area is necessary that will affect staff, volunteers and visitors to the Winnipeg Humane Society. See the attached Waverley Underpass Construction Update  -Temporary Weekend Closure Map for the closure boundaries. When is the closure happening? The closure will begin Friday, August 16, 2019 at 5:30PM and end Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:00AM. During this time the closure area will be closed to all vehicles, and property owners will have access via other routes and access points. … Continued

Winnipeg Humane Society’s Statement on Coyotes Within City Limits

Winnipeg Humane Society’s Statement on Coyotes Within City Limits The Winnipeg Humane Society acknowledges the recent increase of reported coyote sightings within the city of Winnipeg, and urges pet owners to take proper preventative measures to mitigate the risks of encountering a coyote within our city. Coyotes live in small packs consisting of family members. Between September and November, lone adolescent coyotes leave their packs for the first time, which can cause an increased risk of human interaction as they explore new territories. The Winnipeg Humane Society acknowledges that coyotes play a vital role in our ecosystem, by controlling the … Continued

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Provincial Government support for Hylife factory farm expansion not in best interest of taxpayers or animal welfare

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is questioning the value-for-money assessment and the decision by the Manitoba Government to hand out $2.0 million in taxpayers dollars towards the expansion of the Hylife factory-farm operation in Neepawa, Manitoba.  In our view, this is not in the best interest of rural communities, taxpayers, and animal welfare. The WHS believes investing the money in small operations so they can become more humane will bring additional jobs and improve the economy, make a positive impact on animal welfare, and reduce environmental risks. We are seeking to meet with Provincial officials as soon as … Continued