As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to ensure the well-being of our furry friends. Here are some tips to keep your beloved cat and dog safe during the hot weather: Hydration is Key: Always provide fresh water for your pets and make sure it’s easily accessible. Consider placing multiple water bowls…

Spring is finally here!  Many people enjoy creating a beautiful and vibrant outdoor space when it comes to gardening. However, if you have pets, it’s important to be aware that some plants and flowers can be toxic to them. Here are some plants and flowers that you should avoid planting…

Our pets are a valuable part of our lives and we want to ensure that they receive the best possible care. One of the key components of ensuring that our pets receive the best care is effective communication with their veterinarian. Here are some tips on how to communicate effectively…

Lace-up your shoes, register your team and start collecting pledges for the 2023 Access Credit Union Steps 4 Pets Walkathon! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year where members of the Pembina Valley community collect pledges and participate in a 3 km walk, with or without a dog.  In…

– by Tania Sigurdson, Education Chair I have heard this phrase, “backyard breeder” many times as I am sure you have as well but I think it is time to re-visit what this actually is and how it is impacting our province. We, at the Pembina Valley Humane Society, are dedicated…

– by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair The first time I heard about ringworm – I assumed it involved worms.  Of course I did – it is right in the title!  I was very surprised that ringworm has literally nothing to do with worms at all.  Instead, it is a highly…

by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair So, February is Pet Dental Health month and I have to confess…I have not been a great pet mum for good dental health over the years.  I have bought the little finger toothbrushes and the strangely flavoured pet toothpaste but, not unlike my own commitment…

When we start to see grass again, we start to think golf!  Join us for the 2023 In The Ruff Golf Classic, proudly presented by Maverick Industries! Welcome & Registration: 10:30am – 11:30am Shotgun Start: 11:45am Prizes, Food & Drinks: 5pm 18 hole – Texas Scramble-style team tournament Participants will receive detailed…

We can safely say, in Manitoba, we have a few more months of snow on the horizon.  No matter the weather, our doggos need their walkies!  However, we need to take extra precautions at this time of the year. Antifreeze, rock salt, and other de-icing chemicals can be poisonous to…

 – by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair It is that time again – the holiday season.  With it comes one of my favourite activities – decorating for Christmas!  And our family, we go all out!  Respectfully, we wait until December 1 to get going but once December has arrived, the…