5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog 

Have you been thinking about welcoming a dog home? Keep shelter dogs in mind!   There are many reasons why a dog may end up in a shelter and it’s typically not because they’re a bad dog. So many dogs in shelters are there due to other life circumstances outside of their control. Whether it’s financial burdens, health issues, moving, or a lifestyle change, these pups deserve a chance to be part of a loving home.   Many people also assume that dogs end up at a shelter or rescue because of behavioural issues. This is simply not the case. Most dogs … Continued

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Ava Almdal

Cat Condo Assistant Ava Almdal is getting a school credit for volunteering at the Winnipeg Humane Society, but after having the opportunity to meet hundreds of cats and experience the WHS community of animal lovers she says she’d do it anyway, credit or not. A grade 12 student at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg, Ava began volunteering in January 2023. Once a week, she can be found in the cat condos, playing with the cats and giving them the attention or affection they need. This helps the cats get more used to people, which ultimately makes them more adoptable. Her … 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

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Jareth Blais-Renaud

Jareth Blais-Renaud never had a dog growing up in the Ottawa area but moving to Manitoba for work 14 years ago gave him the opportunity to enjoy something he’d missed. “I never grew up with dogs,” he explained.  “I always wanted one but unfortunately, we were never allowed, for financial reasons. “But then I moved here for work, and I met Michelle, who would become my wife. She had a long-haired Dachshund. I just became so fond of him and fell in love with him so much.” Jareth’s relationship with the Winnipeg Humane Society began simply with a visit to … Continued

MONTHLY VOLUNTEER PROFILE: EVERYONE

KICKING OFF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: April 16-22, 2023  All week volunteers will be celebrated across Canada to recognize the work and the value that these individuals bring to supporting great causes. The Winnipeg Humane Society is grateful to its team of over 850 volunteers & foster parents. We thank you for your contribution, your time and talents to make a difference to people and animals in our community!  #WHSHeroes  

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

Winnipeg Humane Society Appoints First In-House Animal Advocacy Lawyer in Manitoba

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is excited to announce the appointment of Krista Boryskavich as the organization’s animal advocacy lawyer, a first-of-its-kind position for an animal welfare agency in Manitoba. The addition of an in-house animal advocacy lawyer further strengthens the WHS’ vision and mission by executing initiatives that bolster legal and legislative protection for all animals in the province. “This position will be a driving force in helping us improve the welfare of farmed, wild, and companion animals throughout Manitoba. From working to make legislative changes to flagging opportunities to strengthen the voice of animals being used for entertainment … Continued

Monthly Volunteer Profile: Philippe Lajoie

When Philippe Lajoie retired from teaching, he looked for something to do with his new-found time. And if he could bring Biden, his Labradoodle pup with him, so much the better. “I went on a Winnipeg volunteer web site and saw that the Winnipeg Humane Society was looking for somebody in the Education department,” Philippe explained. “I came down for an interview and asked if I could bring Biden to the events. They said fine, as long as he passes the requirements. So, I brought him down and sure enough, he passed and we’ve been doing the Dog Ambassador stuff … Continued

Banning Live Horse Export for Slaughter Updates and Action Items

Lawrence MacAulay is the Minister of Agriculture. Minister MacAulay is now responsible for carrying out the ban of live horse export for slaughter overseas. Supporters are encouraged to contact the Agriculture Minister to demand he follow through on the federal government’s commitment to end this cruel practice. Contact Agriculture Minister MacAulay: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/lawrence-macaulay(33)#contact The WHS encourages supporters to write to and/or meet with their MPs on this issue. You can find your MP here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en Below is a letter template for supporters to copy and paste in an email to their MP. Just be sure to address it to your MP … Continued

Monthly Volunteer Profile: June Catrijsse

With a love of animals since growing up on a dairy farm in Manitoba’s Interlake, you can understand how volunteering at the Winnipeg Humane Society came naturally for retired nurse June Catrijsse. She got her start at the WHS about 20 years ago as a dog walker and over the years has held a variety of volunteer positions in animal care, animal receiving and special events, to name a few. But in January she found a position that let her combine two of her passions – animals and knitting. She is now the facilitator of the Knitting and Purling Group. … Continued