The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is heading to northern Manitoba communities next week to offer spay and neuter services for pets.
The goal is to improve animal health in areas impacted by animal overpopulation and with few veterinary services.
The WHS team will head to Norway House from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, and then to Cross Lake from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10.
The clinic is a joint effort between the WHS and the two communities.
Dr. Erika Anseeuw is the director of animal health at the WHS and is leading the clinic team.
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“Families with pets in northern Manitoba communities want to be good pet owners, but depending on which community they live in, the nearest veterinary service might be hundreds of kilometres away,” Anseeuw said.
“Norway House and Cross Lake are communities with no veterinary clinics so it’s crucial these services are offered.”
The team will perform 15 to 20 spay and neuter surgeries in each community, which helps reduce the number of unwanted litters and stray animals. The clinic will also perform general wellness exams.
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