Caring for Animal Welfare
Caring for Animal Welfare
The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is dedicated to improving the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy. Each year we assist over 4,400 lost, neglected, abandoned and abused animals in Regina and we are the fortunate beneficiary of funds from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.
In 2013 the RHS received over $12,000 from one foundation and two private donors through the SSCF. The gift of these funds allowed us to rescue, care for and adopt animals who required a higher than average level of treatment due to situations of neglect and cruelty. Two animals who were offered a second chance because of this support were Molly and Bella.
Five year old Molly was found alone wandering in a parking lot in Regina. Severely matted, malnourished and attempting to walk on nails that were so long they curled like a ram’s horns, Molly needed emergency care and was rushed to the RHS. With no identification to find an owner, staff could not determine how long Molly had been alone on the streets of Regina but it was clear she was badly neglected. It took three RHS staff members over eight hours to slowly shave her fur and trim her nails that were painfully growing into her skin. Despite enduring all that she had, Molly was sweet, patient and loving dog and it didn’t take long for her to find an adoring family once placed for adoption. With memories of her past life far behind her, Molly is now free to enjoy being a pampered and much loved pup.
Unlike Molly, it was clear that two year old Bella had been deliberately and cruelly injured. Found close to the General Hospital, Bella had been shot in the face with a bb gun. RHS Veterinarians worked diligently to remove the bullet fragments that had penetrated her lips and mouth and hoped she could make a full recovery. Against all odds Bella proved she was a fighter and was able to heal completely while under the care of the veterinary team at the Shelter. It didn’t take long for a family to fall in love with Bella’s calm and loving personality. Today Bella is a frequent guest at RHS events and is able to live free from the violence she so cruelly suffered.
Success stories like Molly and Bella are but two of thousands of animals the RHS is able to help every year because of the support of generous donors like the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation. We cannot thank them enough for the assistance they provide to help Regina’s homeless animals.
Karen Dackiw
Director of Development
Regina Humane Society
The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is dedicated to improving the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy. Each year we assist over 4,400 lost, neglected, abandoned and abused animals in Regina and we are the fortunate beneficiary of funds from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.
In 2013 the RHS received over $12,000 from one foundation and two private donors through the SSCF. The gift of these funds allowed us to rescue, care for and adopt animals who required a higher than average level of treatment due to situations of neglect and cruelty. Two animals who were offered a second chance because of this support were Molly and Bella.
Five year old Molly was found alone wandering in a parking lot in Regina. Severely matted, malnourished and attempting to walk on nails that were so long they curled like a ram’s horns, Molly needed emergency care and was rushed to the RHS. With no identification to find an owner, staff could not determine how long Molly had been alone on the streets of Regina but it was clear she was badly neglected. It took three RHS staff members over eight hours to slowly shave her fur and trim her nails that were painfully growing into her skin. Despite enduring all that she had, Molly was sweet, patient and loving dog and it didn’t take long for her to find an adoring family once placed for adoption. With memories of her past life far behind her, Molly is now free to enjoy being a pampered and much loved pup.
Unlike Molly, it was clear that two year old Bella had been deliberately and cruelly injured. Found close to the General Hospital, Bella had been shot in the face with a bb gun. RHS Veterinarians worked diligently to remove the bullet fragments that had penetrated her lips and mouth and hoped she could make a full recovery. Against all odds Bella proved she was a fighter and was able to heal completely while under the care of the veterinary team at the Shelter. It didn’t take long for a family to fall in love with Bella’s calm and loving personality. Today Bella is a frequent guest at RHS events and is able to live free from the violence she so cruelly suffered.
Success stories like Molly and Bella are but two of thousands of animals the RHS is able to help every year because of the support of generous donors like the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation. We cannot thank them enough for the assistance they provide to help Regina’s homeless animals.
Karen Dackiw
Director of Development
Regina Humane Society
The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is dedicated to improving the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy. Each year we assist over 4,400 lost, neglected, abandoned and abused animals in Regina and we are the fortunate beneficiary of funds from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.
In 2013 the RHS received over $12,000 from one foundation and two private donors through the SSCF. The gift of these funds allowed us to rescue, care for and adopt animals who required a higher than average level of treatment due to situations of neglect and cruelty. Two animals who were offered a second chance because of this support were Molly and Bella.
Five year old Molly was found alone wandering in a parking lot in Regina. Severely matted, malnourished and attempting to walk on nails that were so long they curled like a ram’s horns, Molly needed emergency care and was rushed to the RHS. With no identification to find an owner, staff could not determine how long Molly had been alone on the streets of Regina but it was clear she was badly neglected. It took three RHS staff members over eight hours to slowly shave her fur and trim her nails that were painfully growing into her skin. Despite enduring all that she had, Molly was sweet, patient and loving dog and it didn’t take long for her to find an adoring family once placed for adoption. With memories of her past life far behind her, Molly is now free to enjoy being a pampered and much loved pup.
Unlike Molly, it was clear that two year old Bella had been deliberately and cruelly injured. Found close to the General Hospital, Bella had been shot in the face with a bb gun. RHS Veterinarians worked diligently to remove the bullet fragments that had penetrated her lips and mouth and hoped she could make a full recovery. Against all odds Bella proved she was a fighter and was able to heal completely while under the care of the veterinary team at the Shelter. It didn’t take long for a family to fall in love with Bella’s calm and loving personality. Today Bella is a frequent guest at RHS events and is able to live free from the violence she so cruelly suffered.
Success stories like Molly and Bella are but two of thousands of animals the RHS is able to help every year because of the support of generous donors like the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation. We cannot thank them enough for the assistance they provide to help Regina’s homeless animals.