We spent a most awesome September afternoon enjoying the paths, the sounds and the experience of Fort Whyte Alive … a Winnipeg treasure.
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein
My sister is visiting from Victoria. Being able to stroll with her along the river walk at The Forks is the best! We stopped mid way to check out our beautiful parliament building. The Inuksuk is located on the legislature grounds behind the building. The sun was warm, the scenery lovely and the the companionship heart warming.
“When you look at an old Inuksuk, you are seeing more than just a stack of stones. You are seeing the thoughts of another person left upon the land.” ~ Norman Hallendy
“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.” ~ Alice Waters
journey2018 Day 9 theme – “honesty”
“Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.”
journey2018 – Day 8
“When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels”
Just one wish… a home
Blizzard is simply one of the sweetest gals you will ever meet. She is a little shy at first but soon warms up to a gentle touch and the promise of cookies. She loves the outdoors and is an expert at zoomies. This girl will have you smiling in no time… and will have your heart just as quickly.
Blizzard needs a home.
“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” ~ Dr. Seuss
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Meet Barry.
This sassy little man is a little worried… he’s not sure he’s made Santa’s “good” list this year. This young, bouncy, energetic pup has been with Winnipeg Animal Services since he was a wee one, found on the streets, lost and alone. It’s not been easy, a kennel environment can be tough on a young pup. Although he really tries, he gets so excited at the thought of getting out… he barks and he jumps. He knows it doesn’t look good, but he so wants to be out and and he so wants to play.
Barry needs a special gift this year. He needs someone who understands and someone who is willing to see beyond these silly antics to the good boy that simply needs patience, guidance and more than anything, someone to love.
Barry needs a home.
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~ Janice Maeditere
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City of Winnipeg Animal Services
She waits…
Marjorie is a 2 year old beautiful boxer who has been waiting at Winnipeg Animal Services for far too long. She came in as an unclaimed stray way back in May. That’s a long time for anyone to wait, let alone a big, bouncy boxer gal.
Marjorie does have some issues and we are not shying away from them. But most can be managed and even eliminated if she were in a home with a family to guide her.
Marjorie is big for a boxer and she is strong. She needs someone with experience and with the strength to handle her. In the kennel environment she is not getting along with the other dogs. Kennel environments often exacerbate this behaviour. It is hoped that her being in a home situation could make all the difference, but for now it is recommended that she go to a family with no other dogs.
I know, I know, this all seems daunting. But really, all that aside, this girl will steal your heart if given half a chance. Marjorie will do almost anything for a yummy treat and that is a good thing… training will be easy.
She loves to run and play, frolicking about like only a boxer can, jowls flapping. Her silly antics will have you smiling in no time. This girl is just sooo much fun! All she needs is that special someone who is willing to give her a chance.
If you would like to meet Marjorie or would like more information, please come down to Winnipeg Animal Services and the staff will be happy to help you.
Just a reminder when you are adopting a pet, to take the time to meet the scared ones, the shy ones, the ones with the boring colours or missing limbs, the older ones, the frail ones. They have not given up. They just need you. And maybe you just need them too.
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Winnipeg Animal Services
Meet Hayes… a very sweet, very happy 5 year old Terrier mix who, through no fault of his own, has found himself without a family. The kind hearts at Earthdog Terrier Rescue o Manitoba have taken him under their wing until the right home comes along.
If you would like to meet Hayes or would like to have more information please contact Earthdog Terrier Rescue through their website at http://www.earthdogterrierrescue.com/
“If you’re lucky, every once in a while a four-legged friend will walk into your life and change everything.”
Related Links:
Earthdog Terrier Rescue of Manitoba
Earthdog Terrier Rescue of Manitoba (facebook page)
She waits…
Nala is a one year old mastiff / shepherd mix. This beautiful girl was picked up as an unclaimed stray and has been in the adoption program with Winnipeg Animal Services going on three months. That’s a long time for an active girl to be confined in a kennel environment.
Nala is a big girl with big energy. She needs to move… she needs to run and she needs to play. She is a goofus at heart and her antics will have you smiling, but at the same time she needs to learn control. This girl needs a special foster home… one with an experienced dog-person to assist her in training and with her manners. She needs exercise and she needs training to be able to live up to her potential and become the loving companion she so very much wants to be.
Can you help Nala?
If you would like to meet her or would like more info please contact Winnipeg Animal Services. The staff will be happy to help you and introduce you to our girl.
To help in choosing the right dog for your personal situation, all of the adoptable dogs at Animal Services are assigned a colour. Each colour refers to the best home and best situation for that particular dog. Choosing the right match will ultimately improve the chances of a successful adoption for both the new owners and the dogs.
Nala’s meet your match colours:
Blue and Orange
Nala’s petfinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/39306145
“Fostering — Loving a dog as your own to give them a second chance.”
