December Volunteer Profile: Pam Rempel

December MVP: Pam Rempel Many words can be used to describe characteristics of the volunteers of the Winnipeg Humane Society: dedication, commitment, determination, to name just a few. Volunteer Pam Rempel of the Education team embodies all these and more. “Almost eight years ago, my husband, our cat and I realized we had a dog-sized hole in our family,” Pam recalled. “We knew we were interested in having a dog, but I had never had one before.” They started looking at resources for a small-breed adult dog and were soon overwhelmed by the sheer volume of rescue organizations and animals … Continued

November Volunteer Profile: Claire Blomeley

MVP: Claire Blomeley Animal Intake volunteer Claire Blomeley cares – a lot. She grew up caring for others and her community. She’s a nurse in her everyday life, caring for recovery room patients at Health Sciences Centre. But most weeks (when she’s not working evenings) you’ll find her taking care of animals that have been surrendered. “I grew up attending Girl Guides and doing community activities,” she said. “I really wanted to find something that was separate from my work but meant giving back to my community. However, because I work as a nurse I wanted something that wasn’t necessarily directly … Continued

Grey Cup Ticket Fundraiser Winners 2018

Grey Cup Ticket Fundraiser Winners It was another great year for the Winnipeg Humane Society’s Grey Cup Scratch Tickets fundraiser. Tickets were available for purchase from the beginning of September to the end of November and were sold at five different locations including our shelter at 45 Hurst Way. Ticket sales from the two Sobeys locations, two Safeway stores and the WHS shelter made roughly $8,000 from over 4,100 tickets sold. The profits are going to shelter upkeep and helping the animals who are living at the shelter. 50 volunteers also sold tickets to friends and family and we could not … Continued

Tis’ the season to Paws and be thankful

Tis’ the season to Paws and be thankful   This year we at the WHS are thankful for all of our WHS Heroes whose continued support allows us to do what we do. Last weekend, we raised an amazing $19,131 at our annual Paws for the Season Craft & Bake Sale, presented by Johnston Group! This wouldn’t have been possible without all the generous people in our community who came out to support it. The money raised will help so many animals in need this holiday season. A huge thank you to Johnston Group, our Presenting Sponsor, for their continued support … Continued

October Volunteer Profile: Amy and Monique

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 you … Continued

September Volunteer Profile: “Abbey” Bristow

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 you … Continued

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Laurie Marion

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 you … 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

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Harriet Lyons

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

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Ian Hall

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