Pet Adoption

Come visit our Tip to Tail Boutique, or visit our new online store for all new spring merchandise you’re not going to want to miss! We’re kicking off the spring season on March 22, 2009 with … Read More

Ben 171223 It is a fact that black dogs get adopted last, let’s break the trend! Ben is a 3 year old shepherd lab cross. He was brought to us all alone and very hungry way … Read More

Chase 164186 Chase has been with us since early August of last year! This guy needs a home! Chase spent some time in foster care getting some TLC and his foster family says he is just … Read More

Puppies can be tough to housebreak, but the challenge of housetraining an older dog who has become accustomed to pottying inside is a whole ‘nother bag of chips, so to speak. While the most important part … Read More

Since Tory’s surgery to correct his elongated soft palate, his breathing has improved by leaps and bounds. These days, I can hardly tell he was ever impaired at all! He snorks and wheezes like a normal … Read More

Nothing is more discouraging to a pet lover than a failed adoption. You fully intend to give a loving, permanent home to a pet in need, and instead you find yourself over your head with an … Read More

We’re running short on kitty litter, can you help? We use over 2000 lbs of litter a month, which translates into over 100 bags of litter that, if not donated, the shelter needs to buy. This … Read More

Magic, 173534 It is a fact that black cats get picked last. Magic came to us in January as a stray. Magic has some old healed fractures in her hind leg. She does walk a bit … Read More

I’m tipping my hat to the movie “WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price” in the title of this blog post, because in a way, pet stores and puppy mills are the  Wal-Mart of the dog world. Of … Read More

You’ve heard it, as all pet owners have: “Mutts are healthier than purebreds.” But is that true? As it turns out, things aren’t really that simple. While in some instances mixed-breed dogs may have a better … Read More

Many dog owners are hesitant to put their dog under anesthesia for a procedure like a spay or neuter, and many wonder the precise benefits of spaying or neutering a dog. In this article, we’ll examine … Read More

In part three, a veterinarian diagnosed Tory with several health problems requiring surgical correction. Tory had surgery yesterday, and I’m pleased to report that he’s recovering well, although still pretty groggy and  achey. Now the real work … Read More

Many people don’t want a cat who was found as a stray. Former strays are passed over at shelters in favor of kittens relinquished due to allergies, cats given away for shedding, and more. Strays are sometimes … Read More

Easter 169349 Easter is a beautiful adult French White Rabbit. Can you believe this girl was found outside, all by herself?? Rabbits are very social and need time out of their cage daily, can you commit … Read More

Tory visited the vet yesterday. The news is not good! As I suspected, Tory has an elongated soft palate. He also suffers from a number of other medical problems. Tory is scheduled for surgery tomorrow to … Read More

Last week, I introduced you to my foster dog, Tory. At the time, he had not yet arrived. Now he’s at home with me, and has proven to be a little more of a handful than … Read More

“Stump,”  a 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel, won Best in Show this week at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club championship. Stump is the oldest dog ever to amble away with top honors at the nation’s most prestigious dog show. … Read More

I mentioned yesterday that I’m expecting a new foster dog to arrive soon. We’ll be following my new foster dog, “Tory,” on his journey from intake to adoption. He’s not here yet, so today we’ll discuss the … Read More

Join us at The Winnipeg Humane Society for a fabulous Family Fun Day on February 16, 2009! Come down with the whole family to the shelter for a fun-filled day of activities including: * Face painting … Read More

When I mention that I volunteer for animal rescues, the most common response I get is something along the lines of, “That’s so great! I wish I had the time to do something like that.” Of … Read More

We’ve already covered the most difficult part of fostering: Letting go of a foster pet. However, I’m currently dealing with the other end of the foster cycle: Waiting for that call saying, “We’ve got a dog that … Read More

Join us at The Winnipeg Humane Society for a fabulous Family Fun Day on February 16, 2009! Come down with the whole family to the shelter for a fun-filled day of activities including: * Face painting … Read More

Mortisha 148852 Mortisha came in to the shelter way back in July of ’08. This girl has been passed around from home to home and really needs a home to call her own forever! She has … Read More

Roxy 171810 Roxy is a fabulous 8 year old girl. Roxy is such a great catch – she is such a lovely dog. Don’t let her age fool you, Roxy has a lot of energy and … Read More

If you’ve ever volunteered with any sort of animal rescue, you likely know the pain of sending a pet off to what you believe will be its forever home, only to see it returned a few … Read More

Shadow 171159 How could anyone possibly resist this face? Shadow is here because his owner passed away. He is missing a home environment very much. Shadow loves belly rubs, and is very affectionate once he gets … Read More

Jack 169321 Jack is a 6 year old fun loving, gentle and kind fellow. Jack came to us when his owner couldn’t care for him or the other dogs he lived with anymore. Jack is very … Read More

Corey 169483 Corey came to us as a stray in the beginning of November. Can you believe this handsome boy is still here? Corey needs an owner that is willing to dedicate some time and effort … Read More

Keiji was my first foster pet, and since he came to me in the holiday season, Christmas Day seems like a good time to post his story. Kitten-in-a-Box Keiji entered my life in a blue plastic box … Read More

Wallis 163305 Wallis came in as a stray way back in July. He has been with the Humane Society for nearly six months!! We all think Wallis deserves his special home sooner rather than later. He … Read More

Whether you own a dog, a cat, a rat, a bird, or a horse, pet logs are an extremely useful tool for every pet owner. Pet logs can be used to help diagnose illness, disease and … Read More

A house full of visiting family can get hectic and noisy, particularly if kids are visiting and have extra energy from being stuck inside. The solution? Round the whole group up, and perform a volunteer project … Read More

The WHS is in need of quality, durable (tough) dog toys for the large breed dogs in their care. If you have toys to donate, please drop them off at the shelter! With the cooler weather … Read More