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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Pinehouse, Sask. woman saves 5 animals from northern forest fires
WATCH: A woman from Pinehouse saved five animals from wildfire and took them to the Regina Humane Society. Two animals have since been adopted. A woman forced to flee her home in Pinehouse, Sask. due to wildfires managed to rescue five animals that were surrounded by flames. On July 29, the woman, who remains anonymous, came across three kittens and two small dogs and put her life on the line to save them. Although space in her car was limited due to her three children and family's belongings, she made room for the helpless animals. The family of four and the five animals all spent four days living out of their car, while they waited for a plan to find safety, eventually making their way to the Regina Humane Society (RHS). Bill Thorn, director of marketing and public relations for the RHS, said that they did go on to find homes for the two small dogs. 'We were able to work this out. The two dogs, the two puppies have been adopted, and have gone home,' he said. The young kittens were too young to be adopted like the other two animals, but they remain in a foster home for animals while they wait for the cats to grow stronger. Regina Humane Society Five animals that were rescued by a Pinehouse, Sask. woman were taken to the Regina Humane Society. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) 'We want to make sure that they were healthy. So, they will be made available for adoption within the next week or two,' Thorn went on to say. The RHS representative said how concerned the woman was for the safety of the animals. 'She wanted to ensure that they were safe and did what she felt was the right thing to do,' he said. The Pinehouse woman remains anonymous, but the impact she left by saving those small animals will remain in their lives and the homes of their new owners.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Meet Conan from the Regina Humane Society
Meet Conan from the Regina Humane Society Bill Thorne with the Regina Humane Society shares details about one of their adoptable furry friends.
Global News
20-05-2025
- General
- Global News
Regina Humane Society seeing consistent high number of dogs
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Around the start of May, the Regina Humane Society was over its capacity limit for the number of dogs it took in. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy While many of those dogs have been adopted, many more were taken in shortly after. The continual high intake number is putting strain on the facility, its workers and volunteers. Katherine Ludwig has the full details in the video above.
CBC
16-02-2025
- General
- CBC
Regina Humane Society urges public to adopt as it celebrates 1st year in new building
The Regina Humane Society celebrated its first year in its new building on Saturday. The Animal Community Centre, which opened in February 2024 with funding from the City of Regina and private donors, features an adoption gallery, a dedicated veterinary hospital and an education centre for the public. During a ceremony on Saturday, the society's executive director, Lisa Koch, flanked by animals and visitors, reported a large increase in adoptions in 2024 compared with the previous year in the old shelter. "The move to the Animal Community Centre has transformed the Regina Humane Society in ways that we could only have imagined," she said. "It's a tribute to the kindness of Regina residents, the dedication of our staff and volunteers and the unwavering support of our donors and partners." The society says it's currently caring for about 160 animals in the new facility in Harbour Landing. "It has changed just about everything," said Bill Thorn, the society's director of marketing and public relations. "In the old building we didn't have any real true isolation areas. It was very difficult to keep things clean — lots of nooks and crannies." As a result of improved health measures including better ventilation and isolation rooms, Thorn says, the animals in their care are much less prone to diseases: Diarrhea in dogs has declined by 70 per cent, while feline respiratory illness has dropped by 65 per cent. Public engagement has also increased, Thorn says, in part due to the larger facility and a bus stop outside the centre. "This building was obviously built for animals," Thorn said, "but also for people to come and enjoy animals and be part of what we're doing. Our volunteer numbers are up 90 per cent since we moved." Nevertheless, Thorne added, the new facility is already near its capacity. Dogs are especially over represented, an issue that Thorn attributed to the impact of COVID-19 and the higher cost of living. The pandemic drove a huge demand for pet dogs that people can no longer care for, while the cost of living has increased and veterinarians are in short supply. "In the winter, it's usually a quieter time, frankly, for us to see animals coming in, but it hasn't really slowed down," he said. "No matter how big the building is, we're still going to have a limit to the number that we can look after properly — and we're pretty much there." The society has reduced adoption fees for dogs, Thorn says, in a bid to entice more people to give them a home. Giovana Cruz and Amanda Burillo attended the ceremony to adopt a second cat for their home. The first was also adopted from the humane society. "He's very friendly, he likes to be petted," Burillo said about their new cat. "A little bit shy." "We also have another black cat, so we thought he would be good company for her," said Cruz. Both women noted how smooth the adoption process was, and how important the society has been for pet owners.
