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18 Manitoba "It's a tough life for some of these animals," he says. "We will never have enough resources to help all the animals in the north that need helping. So if we can balance that with a spay and neuter program that I promise you will reduce the numbers, it's going to make such an incredible difference in the quality of the lives that the animals get to lead, improving health and well-being while reducing numbers." There are numerous ways individuals can support the WHS: cash donations, hosting third-party events, donating food and supplies, volunteering their time for activities like dog walking and fostering animals. Taylor adds that there are many benefits to supporting the WHS. When you donate, you receive an official receipt for income tax purposes, and your donation dollars stay in Manitoba. "The needs at the WHS are always evolving," Taylor says. "When a donor commits to a multiyear gift agreement, the WHS can focus on immediate needs, knowing that programs are fully funded for several years. It means that the WHS makes one request allowing us to steward our donors for their generous support, and the donor isn't making a decision each year." At the same time, donors also benefit from the positive outcomes of their support. "The best gift Peggy and I give ourselves is when we do cool things in the community. It just feels amazing," Ken says. "It feels great, especially when you know you're making a difference. It's a privilege, and we're pleased we can help." WINNIPEG HUMANE SOCIETY THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS INDIVIDUALS CAN SUPPORT THE WHS: • CASH DONATIONS • HOSTING THIRD-PARTY EVENTS • DONATING FOOD AND SUPPLIES • VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME FOR ACTIVITIES LIKE DOG WALKING AND FOSTERING ANIMALS Continued from page 17

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