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Penguin Exhibit Marches Into Assiniboine Park Zoo

May 10, 2013 10:48 AM in News • 0 Comments

Mooshu the penguin poses for media at Assiniboine Park Zoo’s new penguin exhibit, on Friday, May 10, 2013. (BERNICE PONTANILLA / METRO WINNIPEG)

Just in time to remind us of winter, the Assiniboine Park Zoo’s newest penguin exhibit is now open to the public.

African black-footed penguins Tubbs, Sal and Mooshu, were formally introduced to the public Friday and they were wearing their best suit-and-tie to do it.

The trio are part of the grand opening of the zoo’s seasonal exhibit — HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove. Jelly, a fourth penguin, will join up with the group this summer.

Snake Found in Dumpster on Wellington Crescent

May 8, 2013 11:29 AM in News • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Police Crest Talk about a slithery surprise.

Winnipeg police confirmed Wednesday morning a passer-by had found a live five-foot python inside a Dumpster in the 200 block of Wellington Crescent.

Police said a member of the WPS’s Canine Unit contained the snake until Animal Services could arrive.

Winnipeg’s Animal Services continue to investigate.

– Staff

Humane Society Aiming to Control Feline Population

May 8, 2013 07:10 AM in News • 0 Comments

Cats In an effort to control the feline pet population, the Winnipeg Humane Society is holding “May Day Spay Day” on Wednesday, May 29.

A team of WHS veterinarians plan on reaching the goal of 100 spays in an eight-hour period.

“We are targeting female cats as they carry the litters, and can easily produce a litter or two over these next few months,” said Dr. Erika Anseeuw, WHS director of animal health.

City’s Pooches Up for Adoption in Three-Day Sale

April 24, 2013 08:55 AM in News • 0 Comments

Juliet is one of several dogs available for adoption from the City of Winnipeg (HANDOUT)

Adoptable dogs seeking good homes are in the spotlight today through Friday at Winnipeg’s Animal Services Agency.

The spring Adopt-a-Dog sale will seek homes for 34 out of the 50 dogs currently at the agency. Sixteen unlicensed stray dogs are waiting for their owners.

All in-house dog adoptions are $99 and include license, micro-chip, spay/neuter, basic shots, food and pet health insurance.

The sale will be held at 1057 Logan Avenue April 24-26 from noon to 5:30 p.m.

To license your dog or view pictures and videos of dogs for adoption, visit Winnipeg.ca/animalservices.

Winnipeg Humane Society Releases iPhone App

April 17, 2013 07:34 AM in News • 0 Comments

The Winnipeg Humane Society has launched a new smartphone app. (ITUNES)

The Winnipeg Humane Society has launched its own smartphone app for iOS devices.

The app was developed by Purple Forge to engage Winnipeg’s pet lovers on the mobile devices being used to most frequently view their pet listings.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, the app’s most engaging feature is the pet postcard, allowing users to create their own adopt-a-pet postcard and send it to their friends using their preferred social media network.

Wildlife Haven Holds Annual Baby Shower

April 15, 2013 08:14 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

A volunteer with the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre holds a baby owl during their seventh annual Baby Shower at Southdale Community Centre on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The organization’s yearly event raises funds for the hundreds of orphaned animals they receive each year. Organizers hoped to raise $5,000 through a raffle and bake sale. (CHRISD.CA)

Humane Society Warns of Fraudulent Soliciting

April 11, 2013 03:23 PM in News • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way (STAN MILOSEVIC / CHRISD.CA FILE)

The Winnipeg Humane Society is warning of fraudulent door-to-door soliciting on behalf of the organization.

The animal shelter isn’t conducting such a campaign at this time and encourages anyone wishing to make a donation to do so by visiting WinnipegHumaneSociety.ca or calling (204) 982-2041.

The WHS has also contacted Winnipeg police regarding the scam.

– Staff

Boy Mauled by Stray Dogs in Shamattawa

April 9, 2013 09:37 AM in News • 1 Comment

RCMP Crest Logo A six-year-old boy is recovering in a Winnipeg hospital after being mauled by a pack of stray dogs in Shamattawa, Manitoba.

The incident happened Monday morning when three canines attacked the boy, causing him to suffer serious injuries.

Rabbits Don’t Make Good Pets at Easter: WHS

March 28, 2013 07:34 AM in News • 0 Comments

Easter Bunny Thinking of adopting a bunny this Easter weekend? The Winnipeg Humane Society is advising against it.

The WHS says while adopting a rabbit may be tempting at this time of year, giving them as surprise pets is never a good idea.

“Rabbits require as much work as a dog or a cat; they need supervised exercise 2-3 hours a day,” the Humane Society said in a release. “Many rabbits are easily frightened when held, and therefore not suitable for families with young children.”

Assiniboine Park Seeking 150 Volunteers

March 27, 2013 09:53 AM in News • 0 Comments

Assiniboine Park Zoo (CHRISD.CA FILE)

Volunteers are being sought by the Assiniboine Park Conservancy for the upcoming spring and summer season.

About 150 spots will need to be filled for park and zoo duties, including goodwill ambassadors, zoo tram tour guides, DOMO Double Decker tour guides, children’s program assistants, adult hobby program assistants, summer day camp assistants, and special events assistants.

VIDEO: Baboon Escapes at MTS Centre

March 26, 2013 04:28 PM in Entertainment • 0 Comments

A baboon had its handlers scrambling on Tuesday at MTS Centre when it escaped from its cage.

The Super Spring Break Circus held a media call to show off some of its animals prior to their two-day showing in Winnipeg.

When the animals were being taken from their cages for a planned photo-op, the female baboon hightailed it away and starting to climb railings and seats in the lower bowl of the arena. It took about 20 minutes to round her up.

Despite opposition from the Winnipeg Humane Society, as well as the Humane Education Network — who has planned multiple protests outside of the event — the show will go on.

The circus runs tonight and Wednesday. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Watch an extended clip of the monkey business earlier today:

ChrisD.ca videos/WpgCameraMan

Australian Exhibit Opening at Assiniboine Zoo

March 26, 2013 11:59 AM in News • 0 Comments

Kangaroo Visitors to Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo will get a taste of Australia this spring and summer with a new exhibit.

Australian Walkabout will open May 17 and feature up to 14 female red kangaroos plus their young, as well as four emus.

The exhibit will be located just south of the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden inside the zoo, and consist of an expansive outdoor enclosure similar in size to a school gymnasium.

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