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A new documentary about the Winnipeg Humane Society will premiere May 14th, 7 p.m. The film was made possible through the Winnipeg Arts Council’s Community WITH ART Program. It was a collaborative process whereby the filmmaker was given access to The WHS to discover the focus and theme of this film.

The Winnipeg Humane Society is having a ‘May Day Spay Day’ event in an effort to fix female felines and prevent unwanted litters. On Wednesday, May 29, a team of WHS veterinarians plan on reaching, and hopefully surpassing, the goal of 100 spays in an 8-hour period.

Looking for a simple and delicious way to support The Winnipeg Humane Society? Well we have the perfect solution: RESQROAST. It’s a new concept that brings Artisan Coffee directly to your front door. When you sign up for a RESQROAST coffee subscription you will receive two, always different, 12 oz...

Sparky and Fluffy might not be tech-savvy enough to use a smartphone app, but their owners sure are. The Winnipeg Humane Society (The WHS) is excited to announce the launch of its first application for iPhone users.

MPI has recently opened up their Manitoba Specialty Licensing Program to charity organizations who meet their criteria.

One of the criteria is to assure that the organization would have a minimum sale of 2000 plates within a 6 month period.

The WHS has been contemplating being involved with this program as $30 of...

The Winnipeg Humane Society (The WHS) is cautioning home owners against fraudulent fundraising on behalf of the animal shelter.

The Winnipeg Humane Society is cleaning out winter stock in the WHS Gift Shop!

Tempting as Easter may be, chocolate bunnies make better gifts than living and breathing rabbits.

Spring weather is quickly approaching, and will bring with it an increase in the cat population. The Winnipeg Humane Society (The WHS) is calling for pet-owners on low-income or financial assistance to book a spay or neuter surgery with their Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP).

Starting Monday, January 28, 2013 the Adoptions, Animal Intake & The WHS Gift Shop will be open:
Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 12 noon – 6 p.m.
The WHS manages our funds carefully. While costs for goods and services rise we must operate in an...

The Winnipeg Humane Society is applauding the efforts of Mercy for Animals Canada for its work in capturing video that shows the horrifying conditions that pigs in Manitoba are raised in by some members of the pork industry.

The Winnipeg Humane Society’s (WHS) dog adoptions rooms are completely full. The shelter is asking for anyone who is considering adding a dog to their family to come forward and adopt.
This Friday, December 14, The WHS will dramatically reduce the adoption fee to $28 in order to find a forever home...

The Winnipeg Humane Society is looking for donations of gently used items for an upcoming Book and Movie Sale. Donations can be dropped off at the WHS reception desk as of January 14, 2013.
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We are very fortunate to have Here 4U Inc. supporting the Winnipeg Humane Society to provide...

(WINNIPEG)—The Winnipeg Humane Society is receiving hundreds of stray and abandoned cats; 606 arrived at the shelter in October. The incoming numbers are expected to continue for the next two weeks. In an effort to make space for more cats arriving daily, the shelter is having an event where adoption fees...

Saturday, Nov. 10 is the first Event for the Shelter and Rescue Alliance of Manitoba (SARAM)

On Nov 3 and 4, 2012, The WHS will participate in a Canada-wide adoption event held at various Canadian Tire locations.

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! You could win a DNA My Dog Genetic Test!

Join us Oct. 29 from 7-8:30pm to learn about farm animal welfare.

On Page 4 of the Fall Newsletter, the second line of Leagh's poem should read:
"Peering through the bush."
In the first column, Leah should read as "Leagh."
On Page 7 of the Fall Newsletter, Bragi Simundsson's phone number is incorrect.
The correct contact information for the Simundsson Farm is:
Heather & Bragi Simundsson
Box 26 Arborg...

Full-sized WHS 2013 Calendars available this October!

On June 21, 2012, Manitoba Conservation announced consultations regarding the use of cosmetic pesticides in Manitoba. Health, environment, and labour groups as well as many citizens have joined the call for Manitoba to show national leadership by instituting a comprehensive and effective ban on cosmetic pesticides.

The Winnipeg Humane Society will be joining in the fun this year at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. The WHS is holding a contest during the Fringe calling on all Manitobans to scratch their creative itch and write pet-related haiku poems.

We are hiring for several different positions!

We are saddened to announce that the province of Manitoba has confirmed that two bear cubs (including Makoon) being cared for by the Assiniboine Park Zoo have been released into the wild.

The Winnipeg Humane Society has learned from bear biology experts that this early release presents as low...

We believe that the LOVE Animal Hospital at the Red River Ex is a terrific opportunity to reach and educate people who wouldn’t otherwise be reached. Our objectives are to educate people in the importance of spaying and neutering their animals, with the ultimate goal of reducing the amount of homeless...