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Marty, 137540

Marty is happy to be one of the first cats in the cat adoption condos at the new shelter! Marty has a bit of a surprising story…. Stray for 10 months, when he was finally found, his registered owner had moved out-of-province, so Marty returned to us to find a new home. This handsome, 11-month old male would love to make your acquaintance today!

Maddie, 149119

Maddie is a very sweet, 6 month-old Terrier/Lab mix was found stray in the Morris, MB. area. As a young dog, Maddie is slightly timid in new situations or with new people- we’re confident she’ll soon grow out of this once in a loving home. Maddie is expected to do well with other dogs & cats.

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
45 Hurst Way
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 0R3
Tel: 204.982.3558
Fax: 204.982.3550
Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca
www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Saving just one dog won’t change the world… but it surely will change the world for that one dog

WHS adoption fees for cats & dogs include a vet exam, vaccine, microchip, spay/neuter, ear tattoo, 6 weeks of pet insurance and more! Please visit us at our new shelter, 45 Hurst Way off Waverley Street. Our new hours are M-F 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 12-5:30pm. Cat or dog doesn’t fit your lifestyle? Ask us about adopting a rabbit, degu, guinea pig or other small caged pet.

Sometimes the distinction between training and control is too easily lost. Using commands and hand gestures, with leashes or treats, to solicit desired behavior is training. Using choke or ‘no-bark’ collars, electronic fences and similar devices is for control.

Control isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Dogs naturally have and seek a social hierarchy in which one is the alpha (leader) and in any human-dog pair the human has to take that role. The alternative is property destruction, unsafe conditions for dogs and humans, human frustration and a maladjusted dog.

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UPDATE

At 11:31pm CST October 28, 2007 .. the HART-Empire-Network server crashed. During this very moment, certain requests were being made from this blog and created a situation that corrupted the blog. I have now repaired the errors - I hope - and we are back online at 7:00am October 29, 2007.

If you see anything kooky happening this morning, please leave a comment in this post to let me know - otherwise .. well, I could be responsible for that as I am reviewing what happened!

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Rich from Copywrite, Ink., in co-operation with BlogCatalog, invited any blogger who participated in this campaign to submit a link and other measurements for consideration in our Blog For Hope Post Competition. On 9.27.2007 I spent the day blogging to stop animal abuse and pet cruelty, and if you click the banner you will see the summary of all my posts for that day. Well … I am pleased that my efforts of my 9.27.2007 campaign received an honorable mention! I encourage you to visit the site, read the entries .. and even consider to socially promote the contest results (digg), and to keep the “End of Abuse” campaign awareness in the public eye! (if you think it’s worthy of course)

Here Is A Summary Of The Results

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Cats do not like to be dirty. Most cats spend a good part of their day licking their paws and face to stay clean and tidy. However, despite this, few cat owners think about grooming their cats.

However, grooming a cat is very important. This process helps remove loose hair from your cat’s body. Without brushing, a lot of this hair would have ended up in your cat’s stomach. Since hair is not easily digestible, it often forms hairballs. While cats can sometimes cough up hairballs, they can clog the intestinal tract, as well. In addition, grooming can remove dirt and debris from your cat’s coat. It is also a great opportunity to check for fleas and ticks.

If you thought your cat would hate to be groomed, you may be surprised at how much he actually enjoys the experience. Of course, it is much easier to accustom your cat to brushes and combs when he is still a young kitten. Gently brush or comb over your kitten’s coat, following the grain of the fur from his neck to his tail. If he begins to grow irritable, stop grooming him and play with him for a few minutes until he is relaxed. Do not groom his face or paws with the brush or comb, as most cats do not like this.

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Many people find large, commercial rabbit cages beyond their budget. A rabbit benefits from a cage that is at least six times his body area, apart from the space required for a litter box. For most, that means something at least 2 feet by 3 feet, plus space for the box. But that’s the minimum. To provide your rabbit with room to move around, larger is better.

While commercial rabbit cages are often outstanding - large, innovative in design and solidly made - they can burden the pocketbook. For those who have a little do-it-yourself skill and a willingness to try, making a rabbit cage isn’t too difficult.

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No training is more basic for pet owners than that first important lesson: Do it outside!

Teaching your pet to eliminate outside the home, not in it, usually starts between six and eight weeks of age. Dogs as young as four weeks have been started on the program, but at that age few have the muscular control to succeed.

Like any dog training regimen, trainer patience is as important as the dog’s temperament. ‘Sit’, ’stay’ and other behaviors can often be learned in a few days. ‘Potty’ training typically takes weeks - sometimes as short as two, often a month or more.

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By Jeff Swett

Nothing makes apartment living fun like a playful pet. Fido and Felix bring a number of new elements to an apartment other than the additional smell. On any given day pets add companionship, humor, personality, and tons of fun to even the most monotonous dwellings. Although dogs and cats lead the pack of domesticated pals there are a number of untraditional, unique, and exotically extravagant creatures available. So, if you are seeking a cute, small, or just out of the ordinary companion check out the little buggers that round out my list of Top Six Unique Apartment Pets.

6) Pot-Bellied Pigs- While slightly destructive at times, Pot-Bellied Pigs can be as easy, if not easier to train than dogs. They’re playful, curious, caring, surprisingly odorless, and they don’t bark. Natural “rooters” and highly intelligent, these pets can get quite stubborn in their desperate search to feed their addiction to food, learning to open cabinets, drawers, bins, and find their way into making a real mess of the kitchen. Keeping food locked up is only a fraction of commitment to caring for these lovable little oinkers. Pot-Bellied Pigs may require much care, financial, and time commitment, but make an extremely fun pet and incredible family member.

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By Catherine Smith

Is your rat aggressive?

Does your rats often start fights with the other rats? Does he bite, or scratch you, or the other rats? If he does, I may just be able to help you. Whether he is aggressive towards you or other ratties, it is important to take action to stop anyone getting hurt.

Why is your rat aggressive?

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Twizzler, Pixie & Rocket, 145666-68

We have many beautiful bunnies available for adoption, as well as degus, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters!

Bert & Ernie, 147793 & 147795

Our new shelter features communal housing areas for cats like Bert & Ernie- this means cat families can be housed together during their stay with us!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
45 Hurst Way
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 0R3
Tel: 204.982.3558
Fax: 204.982.3550
Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca
www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Saving just one dog won’t change the world…
but it surely will change the world for that one dog.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR NEW ADDRESS

The WHS has moved! We are very excited to finally be occupying our new shelter.

Please visit us at our new location, 45 Hurst Way off Waverley Street (behind Tim Horton’s)!

Our new hours for adoption are M-F 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5:30pm.

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