Pet Adoption

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Pets make great companions, and they can teach you about how to enjoy life. If you are the adventurous type who … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! My husband’s cat of 15 years had to be put down, and after a suitable period of mourning, decided that even … Read More

This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Bubba Our family’s animal rescue started with a Chow/Spaniel/Retriever mix. We had heard about him from a family member who informed … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Opening your heart to adopt an animal is a life changing experience. Dogs and Cats are similar to people in that … Read More

This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Today I have three dogs, but a year ago I had four. All of them are rescues, the youngest was 2 … Read More

Cookie, 163719 Cookie is a wonderful gal whose owner surrendered her when he had to move. The other dog Cookie was used to living with has already found a home- it’s Cookie’s turn now! Cookie has … Read More

I think most pet lovers, especially those who read this blog, know why it’s a bad idea to buy a cat or dog at a pet store. Even Oprah has taken up the cause of raising … Read More

Press Release First Annual Pet ‘Net Adoption Event To Be Held on Thursday, October 16 Wednesday October 8, 1:19 pm ET Pet-Centric Bloggers & Site Editors To Raise Voices In Unison To Shine Spotlight on Animal … Read More

Cate, 126893 Cate is a very loveable and affectionate ~3 year-old kitty available at our newest Satellite Adoption Centre (SAC), Best West Pet Foods, 1568 Main Street, 336-0546! We now have a total of 10 locations … Read More

The WHS is seeking quality, durable dog toys for the large-breed dogs in our care. If you have toys to donate, please drop them off in the shelter lobby. Pinki, 129048 Pinki is a 2 1/2–year … Read More

Next month we are participating in an event to bring awareness to pet adoption of animals and the shelters and facilities of pet adoption sites. * HAVE YOU EVER RESCUED A PET FROM INHUMANE TREATMENT? * … Read More

Amber, 158190 Amber is a very sweet ~8-year-old girl whose owner passed away. I am on a special food due to my allergies and suffer from anxiety. My foster mom said I was a great cat … Read More

Cassie, 164777 Cassie is a young and intelligent CollieX who was brought in stray from the RM of Whitemouth, Highway 44 at the end of August. Cassie loves to play with other dogs, and is very … Read More

Dear Petlvr Mailbag … I’ve got two questions… Why does my cat insist on tearing up every piece of paper lying around on the floor? He’s 3, far from being a kitty. Also he is chunky. … Read More

Punky, 163667 Punky is a pretty momma cat brought in from St. Martin, MB. with her six kittens because her owner couldn’t care for them any longer. After a stint in foster care, Punky has been … Read More

Abbey, 149194 Abbey is a sweet and playful ~9 year old Labrador Retriever whose owner had no time for her. Abbey likes to play with other dogs who can keep up with her! Abbey is an … Read More

Because my other job is with a social networking site, the term “Power User” has crept into my vocabulary. A Power User is an individual who doesn’t just use a particular website or application, but uses … Read More

Angus, 112142 Angus is a very wonderful, however unlucky, cat who needs a permanent home! Found in a garbage bin in 2005, this longhaired lovely was redeemed to his owner only to be brought back in … Read More

Everyone needs to visit a pet store sometimes, whether it’s for pet supplies, training, grooming, or even advice. However, pet owners concerned about the ethical problems associated with many pet shops often wonder if their dollars … Read More

The WHS has over 260 cats and kittens awaiting good homes…. Maybe yours? We have 9 Satellite Adoption Centres located throughout Winnipeg; log onto http://www.winnipeghumanesociety.mb.ca to find one near you! Monique, 157854 Monique was found in … Read More

Mickey, 159607 Mickey is a 3-month-old neutered male who came in with another kitten and two adult cats when their owner didn’t return to pick them up from a relative who was cat-sitting. Mickey was in … Read More

Tweety, Gem & Sophie, 160004/161445/160005 Cats and kittens everywhere! It’s definitely summer because the shelter is full with cats and kittens needing homes. Tweety, Gem and Sophie came in too young for adoption and have been … Read More

We talked recently about bad dog breeders, and an owner’s recourse in case of receiving an unhealthy puppy. To balance things out a little bit, I’d like to discuss today a class of people who truly make … Read More

Catherine, 157897 Catherine is a very sweet, loving 8 year old domestic medium haired cat. She was found outside in April, and lucky for her someone brought here to us to find her a new home. … Read More

As we discussed in my last post, “So You Want to be a Foster Home,” the hardest part of fostering is letting go. For every foster pet, there comes a time when she has gained all … Read More

Fostering a homeless pet is one of the best things you can do for animals in need in your own home town. Watching an abused, neglected, or abandoned pet blossom and flourish in your home, then … Read More

The Winnipeg Humane Society will be closed Canada Day July 1, 2008 .. here are this week’s ads! Barney 156833 Barney came to the WHS in the beginning of April as a stray. He is a … Read More

Tye, 44958 Tye needs a lucky charm to get him into a loving, responsible and permanent home. This unlucky feline has been through the shelter a number of times through no fault of his own. He … Read More

Let me begin by saying that, as a pet rat owner and fancier, I detest the mill-style breeding that Rainbow Exotics practices. As a result of these conditions, as well as the treatment of animals seen … Read More

Sam, 149579 Sam is a very smart and affectionate dog who was surrendered as a puppy in October 2007- his owner was moving and needed a place to bring Sam, his mom and four siblings. Sam … Read More

By OTTB, I mean, of course, an Off the Track Thoroughbred. In other words, a retired racehorse, like my Ember, aka Embrace Reality, pictured below. OTTBs can excel in most disciplines, are generally inexpensive compared to … Read More