Posted by Tyler Sutherland A new coalition has been formed to educate Winnipeggers on preventing dog bites to door-to-door workers. On Wednesday, the City of Winnipeg partnered with Canada Post, Manitoba Hydro and the Winnipeg Humane Society to promote a safer environment, not only for letter carriers and utility workers, but for all Manitobans. According [...]

Pet lovers united with each other and their pooches on Sunday for the Paws in Motion fundraiser at Assiniboine Park. The annual walk-a-thon supports the Winnipeg Humane Society’s spray and neuter programs, and ensures the pet shelter has the resources it needs to continue caring for the thousands of animals that come through its doors [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein The first of June is upon us, and that means the Winnipeg Humane Society’s Paws in Motion fundraiser is quickly approaching. The animal walk-a-thon at Assiniboine Park on June 27 will raise money for the pet shelter’s spray and neuter programs, and ensure the WHS has the resources they need to [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein It’s just a little over two months away, but the Winnipeg Humane Society is already thinking about its Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, June 27. The annual walk in Assiniboine Park supports the Humane Society and is a day filled with fun and games for pets and their owners. Registration [...]

The untimely death of a dog owner in the RM of East St. Paul made for 10 dogs running at large in the area. Most of the dogs were rounded by the Winnipeg Humane Society with the help from the Province of Manitoba, RM officials and D’Arcy’s A.R.C. “The province is helping the R.M., and [...]

The Winnipeg Humane Society needs your support in the upcoming IAMS 1001 Donations Radiothon/Telethon on Sunday, March 28. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Winnipeggers are challenged to make 1001 donations in 9 hours, with all proceeds going to the animal shelter. CURVE 94.3, 99.9 BOB FM and Shaw TV will be on location to [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The Winnipeg Humane Society is applauding a new policy put in place by Manitoba Egg Farmers that sees laying hens live more humane, enriched lives. The policy is based around the “Five Freedoms,” an animal welfare ideology that supports: freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, [...]

It’s the one day a year you can take your animal with you for a night out on the town. “Viva Paws Vegas” is a fundraiser in support of the Winnipeg Humane Society on Thursday, April 8 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. Dubbed “Yappy Hour,” pet owners are encouraged to come with or without their furry [...]

Twenty one puppies from the Winnipeg Humane Society now have a temporary new home in Alberta. The pups were transferred to the Edmonton Humane Society to give them a second chance at finding a home. The WHS has been having a hard time lately placing animals in the care of loving homes here in Winnipeg, [...]

An eight-year-old blind sled dog was the center of attention Sunday afternoon at the Winnipeg Humane Society. Isobel is a Siberian husky-malamute cross who lost her eyesight five years ago when both retinas became detached. Her owners were told it was the result of a virus, but the setback didn’t slow down Isobel. The Churchill [...]

A blind sled dog from Churchill is in Winnipeg this weekend before retiring from sledding next month. Isobel — an eight-year-old Siberian husky-malamute cross — overcame adversity after losing her eyesight five years ago. Isobel’s inspirational story will be featured on an upcoming piece on NBC as part of the U.S. network’s 2010 Winter Olympic [...]

The Winnipeg Humane Society needs your gently used stuff — books and movies (DVD and VHS) to be exact. It’s all for the Humane Society’s upcoming fundraising sale on Louis Riel Day February 15. The public is asked to drop off their items at the front desk of 45 Hurst Way (excluding magazines). The sale [...]