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“Extremely gentle, medium size dog. Intact male. Stabbed a few weeks ago. Viciously attacked yesterday by a giant breed dog. Limping badly and there is concern he will become a target again with his injury.” Can you help?
“I just got an eviction notice and I cannot pay for the special food my diabetic cat needs.” Can you help?
“We just got a dog that is heartworm positive but our rescue cannot afford the treatment.” Can you help?

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These are real messages from real people that my office receives daily from all over our province. They come in the morning, in the evening, sometimes in the middle of the night. The WHS tries hard to help and we do it because we are always here for the animals. But, also for another critical reason: YOU.

Some days in the shelter are tough, but I tell anyone who may want to hear me that I have the best and most inspiring job in the world. It is easy to see why.

You, dear reader, support us. You believe in our work. You donate your money and your time volunteering. You put your trust in our team to help over 8,500 animals each year. In 2016 you have helped us spay and neuter over 6,250 animals in our community (and counting), which is already more than last year’s total of 6,032. So far this year you have helped us find homes for over 4,000 deserving animals.

As 2016 is ending, I am pleased to tell you we have worked extremely hard to deliver on these areas that you felt were important:

  • We have signed partnership agreements and clinic use agreements with over 25 different animal rescues across Manitoba.
  • We are now giving cats with active signs of Upper Respiratory Infection a chance to recover and be adopted.
  • Venture Dogs and Trial to Adopt programs are innovative adoption programs that are helping dogs that require extra training the chance to find humans willing to rescue them.
  • We have quietly introduced the new Care to Adopt program for individuals who find a stray cat. This program is designed to both reduce the number of incoming cats and help them find homes as quickly as possible.
  • Our Board has approved a humane meat policy; only humanely raised meat will be served at our events.
  • We have pledged to support the work of our Farm Animal Compassion Committee and created new educational programs about the need to give every animal (wild, farm, domestic) the freedom to express their natural behaviors.

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Saying “thank you” is important, and your support is truly humbling. You have the commitment of our Board, Staff and Volunteers that we will strive to make the Winnipeg Humane Society the most progressive, efficient and caring animal shelter we can be. And I know we will achieve these lofty goals because we have something truly special: your support and constant encouragement.

I would be remiss not to mention a very important fact: the staff and volunteers at the Winnipeg Humane Society are simply phenomenal and inspiring. It is humbling to lead such an amazing team and I thank them for their commitment to animals in our community.

If you would like to receive more information, share an idea or provide any feedback I will be happy to talk to you in person, over the phone or via email. You can call my direct line at 204-982-2037 or email me: [email protected].

Again, thank you. We are ready to continue our journey of saving more animals than ever before, and we look forward to working in partnership with the wonderful animal welfare community of Manitoba, including yourself.

In service,

 

Javier

P.S. I personally invite you to join us for Paws for the Season Craft and Bake Sale, presented by Liberty Tax Service on Sunday, December 4 from 12 – 4 p.m. I hope to see you there and begin the holiday season with us.