100% of all donations received go to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter. We do not use paid canvasers to help raise money for the shelter. It has come to our attention that there are canvassers out there
collecting money for animals shelters, but they take an average of 60%+ of your donation. When approached, always inquire as to whether all of the money reaches the actual charity collected for.

Greetings from the Founder & Executive Director - Carla Martinelli-Irvine
THE NEED PREVAILS

Charities do a great deal of good and are an intrinsic part of our society. They attend to the needy in our communities and somehow manage to continue in spite of almost insurmountable odds. Sometimes a recession or even natural disasters make a charities tasks even more challenging.
Such is the case with the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter; it receives no government funding and its fiscal solvency is entirely dependant on the goodwill of the animal lovers in and around Winnipeg. Notwithstanding high local unemployment rates and the ever present demand for charity assistance elsewhere, the needs of our innocent pets continue. They still require accomodation, vet care, food, etc. all of which costs money. They still need tender loving care and arrangement of adoptions to loving homes to give them just a chance for a safe and quality life.
Readers are respectfully asked to view the above prospective with a view to remembering the urgent needs of our otherwise helpless animals. Please consider making a donation today. Thank you

THE SHELTER IS FULL!!!!
We are currently full to capacity with puppies & kittens. A variety of types and ages. Please come and visit the Shelter and possibly adopt one today.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO COUNCILLOR GRANT NORDMAN
for helping the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter acquire a grant to do a wall mural depicting the work of the Shelter. The mural will be on the west-facing outside wall of the Shelter and work should be starting soon! We will keep you updated, and again THANK YOU COUNCILLOR NORDMAN for all of the wonderful work you do for the St. Charles Ward.
For more information on Councillor Nordman check out his webpage www.stcharlesward.ca

ALL CHARITIES CAMPAIGN
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The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is grateful to the employees of Manitoba who donated to our Shelter through the All Charities Campaign.
More than 20,000 current and retired employees are eligible to participate.
The participating employee groups are as follows and are listed from largest to the smallest employer:
GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA, CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNUATION FUND RETIREES,MANITOBA LOTTERIES CORPORATION, SOUTH EASTMAN HEALTH, RED RIVER COLLEGE, ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA, ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH, CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNUATION BOARD, COMMUNITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
Giving is made easy through payroll deduction. These funds designated to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue will help to provide vet care and shelter to hundreds of animals every year. If you are part of the above organizations, please consider donating through the All Charities Campaign
Manitobans Helping Manitobans & Their Pets

CAT OF THE MONTH - ANGEL
Hi! My name is Angel, I am 6 yrs old and as you can see I am beautiful. I have been at the shelter for almost a year now and I just can't understand why. I am quite a lovable girl, purring and following you around for attention. I can be self assured, preferring to do what I like and when I like. But trust me I am not difficult at all just slightly opinionated at times. If you have cozy, one pet home for this perfect girl please come down to the shelter today.

DOG OF THE MONTH - MAXX
Hello, My name is Maxx, spelled with two xx's, just so you know. I am different looking so I have to spell my name different. I am 2 years old and quite playful. I came into the Shelter because the other male dog and I were arguing over the pretty female dog that came to live with us. Women!!!! I get along fabulously with people and love to romp around. I am sure I could get used to other animals if I were only given the chance. Or if you would prefer to have an only dogchild like me, that would be okay too. I am really healthy and housebroken. Bonus!!! Please consider adopting me today.

360 WINNIPEG PARTNERS WITH THE WINNIPEG PET RESCUE SHELTER
The Shelter is proud to now have a 360 Promotional Page which allows us to showcase new information and pictures about the Shelter.
Visit Today

CELL PHONE RECYCLING PROGRAM

Bring your old cell phones in to the Winipeg Pet Rescue Shelter to help support the many animals waiting for adoption.
The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter has joined the Charitable Recycling Program of Canada www.charitablerecyclling.ca
In working condition or not, it doesn't matter, for every cell phone shipped to the Recycling Program, our Shelter will receive a small monetary donation.
Collect family and friends old cell phones and drop them off at the Shelter at 3062 Portage Avenue.

RETAIL STOCK NOW AVAILABLE
THE WINNIPEG PET RESCUE SHELTER IS NOW CARRYING TOYS AND SUPPLIES FOR ALL OF YOUR PET FRIENDS.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS STOCK WILLHELP TO SUPPORT THE SHELTER WITH THEIR DAILY COSTS. DONATIONS HAVE DROPPED CONSIDERABLY DUE PRIMARILY TO THE ECONOMY. WE REALLY NEED PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THE SHELTER. PLEASE SUPPORT US WITH THIS VERY WORTHY CAUSE.
DON'T FORGET YOUR LIFETIME DISCOUNT!!!! IF YOU HAVE ADOPTED A PET FROM THE WINNIPEG PET RESCUE SHELTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A LIFETIME DISCOUNT OF 20% OFF TOYS AND SUPPLIES (FOOD AND KENNELS EXCLUDED)

PENNIES FOR PAWS DRIVE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!! 
The Shelter's Annual Pennies for Paws Drive has begun. Drop off your pennies to the Shelter and help make a difference to our beautiful animals.
Pennies can be dropped off to the Shelter or to Lush Store & The Body Shop at Polo Park.
Don't forget, every penny counts in a pets life!!
Make a difference today

DOG AND CAT FOOD DONATIONS
Due to our expansion of dog rooms and lack of storage space, the Shelter will no longer be able to accept donations of dry dog or cat food.
The Shelter is in desperate need of donations of canned cat & kitten food. Please drop off today.

At the Winnipeg Pet
Rescue Shelter we know
all things are “pawsible” if we have your support!
Now you can have
a say in where your money goes and how it is spent at the Winnipeg
Pet Rescue Shelter.
All monies raised
for the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter will help with their mission
to continue the much-needed work of caring for and adopting out
the many unwanted, abandoned or abused animals seen at our shelter!
Large or small, EVERY
DONATION IS IMPORTANT to us and YOU can make a difference.
The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is working hard to continue this very important work for our voiceless friends.
Please click on any
of the areas below to find out how you can help!
A charitable tax
receipt will be sent to you for the entire amount of your donation.
The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter thanks you for your generous support.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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THOSE ADDED EXPENSES…$25.00/month
Every so often we get newborn puppies and kittens that need special mother’s replacement milk to survive or a cat or dog that needs special food.
A badly matted cat or a dog with very dry skin will need special attention. For only 83 cents a day, the money raised here will be used to enhance the well being
of all shelter animals.
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 | HELP FEED A CAT OR KITTEN...$65.00/month
It costs the shelter approximately $2.25
a day to feed our cats and kittens. We are currently caring for 30 and
are adding more cages in the near future!
Click Here to help
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A DOG KENNEL…$100.00/month
It costs the shelter approximately $3.33 a day to house our dogs and puppies. We are always full to capacity with dogs and puppies awaiting loving homes.
With daily walks and lots of attention, our adult dogs are always happy to meet new friends!
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BILLS…$80.00/month
From booster shots to spaying and neutering, from frostbitten ears to hernia operations, our animals are always getting the best of care.
Any pet owner will know, veterinary bills add up. This is a huge expense for the shelter as every animal coming in gets health checked and will have immediate treatment when necessary.
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FUND…
If we could get 45 people to donate $75.00 a month each… It costs the shelter approximately $3,400 a month to keep a roof over our heads.
With all those precious animals in our care, we need to make them feel safe and loved in a clean and friendly environment until the right family comes along to adopt them.
With no government funding, this is a huge expense for the shelter as well.
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SHELTER EXPANSION FUND….TARGET $50,000
Great News! We are expanding! We will be
able to care for even more abandoned, abused or unwanted animals. We need
to build additional cat cages and
dog kennels,
build a new bird aviary and replace our existing dog kennels
and puppy pens. We need to make a separate room for our special needs
and sick pets
so they can get better away from all the hustle and noise
of the daily shelter routine.
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The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is proud to be Manitoba's First Registered Charity No-Kill Animal Shelter. In order to continue with our mission we really need your support.
The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is strictly donor supported. Please donate today. There are various ways to donate: every dollar makes a difference.
You can donate through our secure website with Canada Helps; ask your employer about donating through designated donation via the United Way;
if you are a Provincial Employee, please consider donating to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter through the All Charities Campaign;
make a regular monthly donation via your credit card or through a monthly withdrawal from your chequing account.
Please contact Carla Martinelli at 832-9880 to review your options. An official tax receipt will be issued for your donations.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP???
Donate your Canadian Tire Money. The Shelter uses all Canadian Tire money to purchase cleaning supplies needed.
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Leave a Legacy, Leave a Smile
Make
a difference in the lives of animals! |
Visit our "Planned
Giving" page under the "Donate"
menu above for more information on leaving a legacy
or contact
Carla Martinelli at 832-7387 or LEAVE A LEGACY™
Manitoba at 942-5552.
FEATURE PETS
To
view our current pet adoption list, including pictures and
descriptions, please access our page on Petfinder.com.
We make every effort to keep the Petfinder list as current as possible,
but because our rescued pets are constantly being adopted, you may
want to call the shelter to double-check the availability of the pet
you are interested in (832-7387).
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