Please Note: Breed specific rescues and shelters are listed under the individual breed sections - please see: Breed Listing for a list of breeds.
For ease of finding a rescue organization near you, the shelters/rescues are listed under specific regions. Please note that some of these listings do provide rescue services/foster care throughout the province and/or in regions beyond their listing.
Select from the following menu for quick access to Rescues/Shelters from across Manitoba:
Better Dog Network and Humane Society
— The Better Dog Network and Humane Society serves as an umbrella that houses rescue organizations — connecting with ANY reputable animal rescue group that has a no-kill policy in place, and is not restricted to local animal rescue. Strictly a non-profit organization with the ultimate goal of connecting people and pets operating in Manitoba and surrounding areas.
E-mail: dana@webworkscreations.com
Portage Animal Welfare Society
— Non-profit registered charitable organization dedicated to improving the
life of stray and abandoned companion animals in the City and Rural
Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Tel.: (204) 267-2794
E-mail: portageanimalwelfaresociety@hotmail.com
Forsaken Friends Small Animal Rescue — Dedicated to the responsible rehoming of abandoned, neglected or distressed small animal companions. This goal is accomplished by working with other rescue organizations, shelters, animal control and the media throughout the community and across Canada.
Located in Kenora, Ontario
E-mail: there_is_help@forsakenfriends.com
Pembina Valley Humane Society
— A non-profit organization dedicated to re-homing orphaned animals, promoting the human-animal bond, educating children and adults about responsible pet ownership and preventing pet overpopulation.
E-mail: mbudz@mts.net
Brandon Humane Society
— The Brandon Humane Society is a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers, serving Brandon, Manitoba and the surrounding area.
2200 17th Street East
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7M6
Phone: (204) 728-1333
E-mail: info@brandonhumanesociety.ca
Funds for Furry Friends
— Funds For Furry Friends is a nationally registered non-profit charity dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs across Manitoba.
Tel.: 204-573-8333
E-mail: adoptions@fundsfurfriends.com
Virden Pet Network — A non-profit rescue that helps find homes for stray or unwanted pets. Our free online pet listing service is available to everyone in Southwest Manitoba who has a pet to give away. We also function as a rescue, taking in stray cats and dogs whenever possible, spaying or neutering them, and placing them with volunteer foster families until they find forever homes.
Virden, Manitoba
Tel: (204) 748 6677
E-mail: virdenpetnet@yahoo.ca
Animal Services Agency — A public service offered to citizens that provides animal control under The City of Winnipeg Act for issues such as neighborhood disputes regarding the behavior of someone's pet, animal bites/attacks, stray dogs, illegal animals, wildlife, concerns, quarantine, impoundment of stray/unwanted animals, disposition of unclaimed/unwanted animals, injured animals, after hours emergency response, enforcement of related by-laws, general inquiries, etc.
Cause for Paws
— A group of volunteers, helping to rehome SMALL dogs, any age, any stage....in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Tel.: 204-338-7095
E-mail: zeeagncy@mts.net
D'Arcy's A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre)
— A registered charity dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Manitoba. Providing shelter and
veterinary services to each animal until a permanent, committed home is found through their adoption centre and working towards alleviating animal overpopulation by ensuring that every animal handled by the organization is spayed or neutered.
1793 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0E8
Tel.: 204-888-2266
E-mail: darcysarc@darcysarc.ca
Pawed Pals Pet Rescue — A Manitoba organization of animal lovers dedicated to rescuing and finding good homes for dogs and cats. The organization is run mainly out of volunteer foster homes throughout Manitoba.
Contact — For Dogs: (204) 334-7384; For Cats: (204) 757-4059
E-mail: info@pawedpals.com
Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter
— The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing a euthanasia-free environment for unwanted animals through the provision of interim care and arrangement of adoptions to suitable owners.
3062 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0Y1
Tel: 204.832.7387
E-mail: info@petrescueshelter.com
If you know of a Shelter or Rescue Organization that is not listed here, please contact us with the details and we will be glad to add it to the appropriate listing.
