Pet-tastic Halloween Fun at WHS Pet Shop! 

Halloween is creeping up on us, and as we gear up with costumes and jack-o’-lanterns, it’s the perfect time to get your furry friend in on the spooktacular excitement!  Our WHS Pet Shop has just received fun and festive toys and treats! These goodies aren’t just for your pets – they’re bound to bring a smile to your face too.  Check out our favourite picks:  1.Pumpkin Everything! No tricks here, just treats – pumpkin treats, to be exact! We’ve got a splendid selection of seasonal treats that your cat or dog will absolutely adore. So, sip on your PSL while … Continued

Compassion Rewards Club

The WHS Pet Shop has launched a new customer loyalty program—the Compassion Rewards Club—that makes it easy to collect points in-store and online that you can put toward percentages off the products you and your pet love.    One dollar spent equals one point. Once you hit 100 points, you get 10%; at 200 points, 20%, and so on. Points NEVER expire and can be redeemed when shopping online or in person.   Other program perks include bonus points on your birthday, exclusive bonus point days, and a VIP point level that helps you save even more.   However, the biggest reward of … Continued

#WHSTips: Holiday Pet Safety

With the holidays right around the corner, even our pets should be able to enjoy them! Our Behaviour department has put together these #WHSTips and tricks to help keep your pets happy, healthy and safe during the holiday season: Pets can feel stress too! Try to keep to your mealtime and exercise routines to ease the holiday stress. Decorations can look like toys to pets; use caution and proper supervision when decorating. Skip the tinsel! Tinsel can be very dangerous for pets if ingested and can cause intestinal blockage. Closely monitor your pets around presents or distract them with pet-friendly … Continued

Hot Weather Safety

Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season brings situations that could harm your furry friend. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe this summer: Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets while they’re enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool. If you plan on traveling with your pet during the summer, take the time to prepare for your furry friends in advance. Many airlines have summer pet embargoes, and most trains and ships do not allow pets other than … Continued

3-3-3 Rule of Adoption

Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule when it comes to adopting a new pet? The amount of time each individual pet needs to adjust to their new homes will vary, but the 3-3-3 rule helps give an approximation of what new pet owners can expect. The 3-3-3 rule refers to the first 3 days, the first 3 weeks, and the first 3 months after bringing a shelter animal home. In the first 3 days: Your new pet will often be overwhelmed with their new surroundings. This may manifest as a lack of appetite, which is common when pet’s are … Continued

#WHSTips for Pet Dental Health

An animal’s mouth is not much different than a person’s; they require regular upkeep to prevent problems from occurring further down the road. Animals tend to act stoic and try not to show that they’re in pain, so it’s up for us as pet owners to stay on top of our pet’s well-being. Check out these tips for optimal pet dental health: Look for the signs! A healthy mouth should be: free of odor, have healthy white teeth pink gums. If you notice that your cat or dog has bad breath, red gums, is excessively drooling or having issues chewing … Continued

6 Benefits of Training Your Dog

January is National Train Your Dog Month! Our Behaviour department offers a variety of training classes right here at the Winnipeg Humane Society. From puppy manners, to basic obedience, to even learning new tricks – there is a class for all dogs in all stages of life. Plus, they run all year long! Here are 6 benefits of training your dog – for both you and your pup! 1. It Builds Up Your Dog’s Confidence When you train your dog using positive reinforcement, it teaches them that making decisions and engaging with you and the environment earns them good things, … Continued

4 #WHSTips Before Bringing Home a New Pet

Bringing home a new pet can be very exciting, but it’s always good to be as prepared as possible before picking them up to keep your new furry friend safe, comfortable and happy in your home. Here are 4 #WHSTips you can do to make sure everyone is ready for the new addition: 1. Pet-proof Your Home It’s important you keep your pet safe: this means putting any dangerous items such as glass ornaments and trinkets out of reach; making sure trashcans and food sources have secure lids or are not where the pet can access them; removing or securing … Continued

Veterinarians too: Winnipeg Humane Society launches Welcome Home Program

Pets need a veterinarian in the same way a human needs a doctor or dentist. A new Winnipeg Humane Society program aims to connect you – new adopters – with a local veterinarian. The Welcome Home Program sets up your pet with a veterinarian, a crucial point of contact in your pet’s growth and development. Each year the WHS adopts over 4,000 pets to people across Manitoba and many of these individuals do not have a pre-existing relationship with a veterinarian. The Welcome Home Program introduces new adopters with participating veterinary clinics and provides them with a free consultation appointment within the … Continued

Cats with FIV finding homes at WHS

The WHS has updated its policies and is now adopting cats with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). These cats will be available to adopt for a minimum $5 donation. FIV is a slow-acting virus that weakens a cat’s immune system. However, with the proper lifestyle and medical treatment, these cats can live comfortable lives. FIV is a cat-only virus that does not spread to humans or other animals. It is most commonly spread through deep bite wounds from an infected cat and from an infected mother to her kittens. Cats with FIV should live indoors and avoid contact with cats that … Continued