TAKE ACTION: Write to your political rep to Stop the Suffering.

We are pleased that our “Stop the Suffering” campaign has received such a positive public response! Many have asked for a letter they can share with their MLA regarding pig welfare. Please copy and paste the letter below, which lists key pig welfare concerns and requests a provincial moratorium on new hog barn construction. Thank you for being a strong voice for pigs in Manitoba!   Your name Your mailing address (so they know you are a constituent) Dear political rep’s name As your constituent, I am writing to share my welfare concerns regarding industrialized pig production in both Manitoba … Continued

Welfare Concerns with Professional Bull Riding Events

On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Red River Exhibition Association is hosting a Professional Bull Riding Event (PBR). Bull riding events concern the Winnipeg Humane Society as they violate the 5 Freedoms necessary for animal welfare: Freedom from hunger and thirst by access to fresh water and appropriate diet Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area Freedom from pain, injury, or disease by preventing or rapidly treating problems Freedom to express natural behaviour by providing sufficient space, facilities and company Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid … Continued

CEO Blog: The Season of Giving

Happy Holidays! As we plan celebrations and reflect on the last year and all that we are grateful for, it’s important to remember there are animals and people in our community struggling. The more our community needs us, the more we grow and expand in our operations to meet those needs. We are transitioning from a medium-sized organization to a large operation, with our annual operating budget inching closer to $10M, with the increasing demand for our services. This is why we need your help so desperately. Our shelter is full, and shelters across the country are experiencing the same … 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

Canadian Shelters See Increase In Animals Surrendered and WHS Is No Exception

Hello Supporters, You may have noticed the WHS in the media as of late as we experience high intake and surrender numbers, leading to a very full shelter. Ebbs and flows are the reality of shelter life, but we are currently operating at an 85 percent capacity level at all times, any peaks then fill us to the brim. With that said, we are not alone. This is currently a Canada-wide trend, so much so, Humane Canada, Canada’s federation of Humane Societies and SPCAs, recently held a meeting with stakeholders on the issue. Canadian shelters are seeing an increase in … Continued

For the love of horses, it’s time to take action

I hope everyone has enjoyed the touch of summer we have been experiencing; the rays of sunshine give hope for progressive move forward in the world we live in. Speaking of the world we live in, the animal welfare world has some wins, and some loses; I try to strike a balance between writing to you about both to make life on the internet more palatable. There is an issue though that has been left without a move forward and I would like to tell you about it. Currently Canada exports up to 5000 live horses annually to be slaughtered … 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

When Numbers Truly Matter.

The absolute hardest part of working in animal welfare and shelter life is dealing with euthanasia. It is a heavy weight on staff and volunteers, and indefinitely causes compassion fatigue and can lead to mental health issues over time. When I first started as your CEO a year ago, I decided to sit on the Rounds Committee, a committee made up of leaders from specialty shelter departments, where these types of decisions are made. We ask ourselves questions such as, ‘is there a live outcome here, is this illness terminal or treatable, is the animal safe to and within the … Continued

Meatless Monday: Easy Chana Masala

Blog by: Angela Tucker Photo and Recipe from: Minimalistbaker.com Don’t you love those recipes that are amazing for meal prepping? This is one of my favourite dishes to make ahead of time when I know I will have busy week because it is easy to prepare, it keeps well in the fridge for a few days, and it is easy to re-heat. Plus, it is delicious, nutritious, and you can find most of the ingredients at almost any grocery store, or make substitutions based on what you have on hand. I like to pair it with some brown rice or … 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