Books + Cupcakes = LOVE

As you may know, this weekend The WHS is holding our annual book sale AND we are celebrating National Cupcake Day. So on February 13 and 14th you can load up on great books and enjoy some delicious cupcakes and at the same time help us save thousands of animals and offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to thousands of pet owners who otherwise could not afford it. One of my favourite hobbies is cooking. I love making great meals (and desserts) and enjoying them with friends and families. In honour of our cupcake day and book sale, I made … Continued

Keeping Your Pet Warm this Winter: Cold Weather Safety Tips

  When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, you prepare for the coming winter by getting winter coats, boots and gloves ready for use. Remember that at this time of year, your pet also needs extra attention from you! There is a common misconception that dogs are “fine” when left outside in the cold. This is absolutely not true! Regardless of the breed, or the type of coat a dog may have, all pets need suitable shelter from the elements and insulation against cold weather. Pets should not be left outside for long periods in freezing weather. In … Continued

CEO in-training: A morning at The WHS clinic

Dr. Erika Anseeuw, our Director of Animal Health at The WHS had a brilliant idea: As the new CEO, and coming from a non-shelter environment, it would be good to have a “CEO Academy” so I could spend time in each area of the organization learning more about the ins and outs of what we do. So I gladly accepted the offer and suitably enough, my first morning was spent at the WHS Veterinary Clinic. When you think about the Winnipeg Humane Society you don’t necessarily think about the state-of-the-art clinic that we have, together with amazing veterinarians, technicians and … Continued

Unleash your inner animal with Winnipeg Humane Society’s “Rags 2 Rescue” day

Unleash your inner animal with Winnipeg Humane Society’s “Rags 2 Rescue” day WINNIPEG, MAY 26 – Who isn’t looking for an excuse to wear that cute cat sweater or dapper dog t-shirt to work? The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is inviting Winnipeg’s animal lovers to bust out their best animal-themed threads on Thursday, June 4th for their first ever “Rags 2 Rescue” day. Winnipeggers can help the shelter’s animals by registering for the Fairmont Winnipeg Paws in Motion, and spread the word about animals in need by posting their personal photos with the hashtag #rags2rescue. Three long-term Rags 2 Rescue … Continued

No Hot Pets this summer!

No Hot Pets this summer! The Winnipeg Humane Society reminds pet owners of the dangers of leaving pets unattended in a vehicle  WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Humane Society is currently running the award-winning “No Hot Pets” (www.nohotpets.ca) campaign, created by the Ontario SPCA, in an effort to remind pet owners of the dangers of leaving pets unattended in a vehicle during the hot summer months. Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows slightly open. Citizens are asked to share the message about the dangers of … Continued

Dog Bite Prevention Campaign Kicks off this week

Dog Bite Prevention Campaign Kicks off this week: Winnipeg Humane Society and the Animal Services Agency (WINNIPEG) – The Winnipeg Humane Society and the City of Winnipeg’s Animal Services Agency are joining forces to remind families of the importance of educating children on how to be safe with dogs. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 17 – 23, and the agencies are working together to spread the word that dog bites can be prevented. “Everyone, especially children, need to learn how to behave with dogs – dogs they know and don’t know,” said Aileen White, WHS Director of Communications. … Continued