WHS temporarily freezes intake, says resources ‘stretched incredibly thin’

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) has temporarily halted animal intake due to its holding areas being full, according to the organization's social media post on Tuesday. The WHS explains that the shelter's capacity is influenced by various factors that impact its ability to care for the animals. Specifically, the WHS's clinic teams are working long hours, while the animal care and behavior teams are experiencing an overwhelming workload.

Furthermore, the shelter is relying on adoption rooms as overflow spaces for housing animals. The WHS elaborates that the cost to care for a healthy cat requiring a few days of shelter can range from $200 to $300. However, this figure rises when animals have medical or behavioral needs, often resulting in extended stays for more complex animals.

The WHS addresses this challenge by utilizing external funding to cover a portion of the resources required. The remaining costs are covered through community donations, which support the organization's programming. Despite the intake freeze, the WHS continues to provide assistance to pet owners, maintaining services such as its pet food bank.

In response to the development, the WHS encourages people to consider fostering one of their eligible animals. The society urges individuals to add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to stay updated on their stories in search results.