Where pets in Virden and Southwest Manitoba find new homes
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Virden Pet Network is...
...a non profit animal rescue and registered charity. We provide veterinary care, including spay/neuter, for our pets in rescue. They are cared for in volunteer foster homes until their adoption into responsible, loving families. We also advocate in the community for spay / neuter, humane education, and compassion towards all animals.
Our Wish List:
-Scoopable Cat Litter, any brand
-Cat Kibble (Whiskas, Meow Mix, Friskies, etc.)
-Digital thermometer
-Cat Condos
-Styrofoam coolers to convert into shelters for outdoor strays.
Other Pet Rescues:
Funds For Furry Friends
Brandon Humane Society
Winnipeg Humane Society
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$264 Worth of Girl Power!
When Meaghan Kyle and her friends decided to do something to help animals, even they were a little surprised by the support they got and how much money they raised. It just goes to show that a lot can be accomplished by a small group of determined and compassionate young ladies. Read the full story here.
Dump Kittens Have Found a Home
Great news! Rizzo and Jasmine have found their forever home. The siblings were rescued from a colony of feral cats at the Rutledge dump this fall. Now, after much health care and nurturing, they've gone home... to Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Thanks to Denyse and Alexandra for the dedicated, loving foster care they gave these two. And for convincing a young Alberta couple with Virden roots to adopt them.
It takes a village to raise a couple of orphan kittens. Thanks to everyone who helped.
Stray Cats in Your Area? Try a Little TNR
For decades, municipalities have been trapping and killing stray cats. And yet it hasn't solved the problem. There IS a better way. Learn about Trap-Neuter-Release here.
When Pets Go Missing... Is It Coyotes?
About a year ago, Manitoba Conservation warned that wolves and coyotes are moving closer to populated areas of the province looking for food. And just this month there was a report that Eastern Saskatchewan is experiencing higher numbers of coyotes than usual preying on livestock. So they’re probably on the rise in this area as well.
Lately we've been hearing stories about small animals, mainly cats but also dogs, disappearing. These include family pets, farm pets, and strays. So please be extra watchful if you live on the edge of town or in the country. If you have a favorite pet that’s important to you and your family, keeping it indoors or on a leash could save you a lot of heartache.
"Manitoba Conservation advises owners to feed pets inside and keep dogs on a leash and watch them when they go outside. A favourite trick is where a lone coyote will induce a dog to give chase and lead it into an ambush of other coyotes." (Winnipeg Free Press, Jan 16, 2010)
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Critter Classifieds
Long Haired Kitten
Gorgeous, playful kitten needs a home.
New Pups in Town
Blue Heeler/Rottie cross puppy.
Blue-eyed, brindle baby.
Need a Fur Fix?
Sink your fingers into Jasper.
Gorgeous.
What a Hunk
Gentle. Plays well with others. Purrfect pet.
Meet Harley.
Still Waiting...
Finnegan: Blazing orange fur, shiny copper eyes, pink nose... A dashing dash of colour.
How To Adopt
First visit our dog and cat webpages. Then, contact us by email or phone. Tell us which pet you're interested in. We'll arrange for you to meet the pet in person at the private home where he/she is being cared for. Then check out our adoption policy here.
Do your shopping online and support Virden Pet Network. A portion of each purchase you make at any of hundreds of retailers (like Sears, Avon and Amazon) helps the animals at our rescue.
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Charitable Registration Number: 83840 8821 RR0001
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