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Teenage boy arrested and charged after killing geese in Winnipeg
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (134+ words) On Monday, April 27, the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) arrested a 17-year-old boy in relation to animal cruelty." After an investigation, police followed through on multiple incidents involving Canada geese being harmed and killed." The officers learned about a 17-year-old male…...
'No space, no fosters': Rescue issues urgent plea as flooding threatens pets in Peguis
1+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) There is an urgent need for foster families as flooding concerns grow in Peguis First Nation, leaving many pets without a safe place to go. "We are receiving desperate emails and messages from people trying to save as many animals…...
Dumpster rescue turns into forever home for Winnipeg kitten
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) An emergency call earlier this week not only helped save a young kitten's life but also led to it finding a loving new home. Nick Kasper, president of the'United Firefighters of Winnipeg'IAFF L867,'said when crews arrived at the scene, they…...
Proposed quarry near bear rescue sparks concern for orphaned cubs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) A local organization that helps rescue orphaned Black Bears in our province is concerned about a possible quarry opening near their facility. Black Bear Rescue Manitoba recently learned that an application was submitted to operate a quarry on a property…...
Zoo staff go the extra mile to raise newborn Goeldi's monkey
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) Hearts are bursting at the Assiniboine Park Zoo as they announce the birth of a Goeldi's monkey. The monkey was born on December 18 to mom, Evy, who recently moved into Toucan Ridge at the Zoo. "She spent her first months…...
WHS calls for policy changes after survey highlights pet housing shortage
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (300+ words) A recent survey conducted by the Winnipeg Humane Society found that 50 percent of respondents have had trouble finding housing because of their pets. Over half of Canadian households own pets, according to the WHS. However, only 20 to 40 percent of rental…...