2023 Summer Kid Camps Bigger Than Ever!

As we say goodbye to March, we also wrap up our Spring Break Kids Camp, which was a huge hit this year. We welcomed 50 campers for the week-long event! At this year’s Spring Break Kid Camps, campers enjoyed special guest presentations from Wildlife Haven, Manitoba Ferret Association, Little Red Barn, and Border Security. The wonderful group of young humane heroes also learned about different animal welfare topics, responsible pet ownership, and what the different departments here at the Winnipeg Humane Society do. If you missed signing your child up for Spring Break Kid Camps, no need to worry! Our … Continued

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Grace Antoniuk

A group of volunteers founded the Winnipeg Humane Society in 1894 and are vital to our success today! With the help of volunteers, we can provide care, love and attention to our four (and sometimes two) legged friends until they find their forever homes. The MVP (Monthly Volunteer Profile) will recognize the work and get to know these special MVP’s in a spotlight each month that includes an article and photo shoot. MVPs will receive a framed photo and gift card as our thanks! Is there a volunteer you’d like to nominate to be MVP? E-mail us ([email protected]) and tell us why … Continued

WHS Kid Camps Guest Blog: Understanding Spay and Neuter

Guest blog post by Richard M., WHS Education Assistant Manager Register for WHS Spring Break Kid Camp Kittens and puppies are cute. There’s no getting away from it. They’re tiny bundles of joy, wrapped in fur. In fact, I haven’t found anyone that dislikes them. One of the most memorable moments from WHS Kid Camps is when we bring an energetic, playful, friendly puppy into a room full of campers. The smiles, the ‘ahhhs’ and the frantic need to pet the puppy is something that always brings a smile to my face. It’s easy to teach children to love a … Continued