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We have a love for dogs and it shows!

About our Rescue

 


Intake and Adoption Statistics

2023

2023

2023

  • Intake - 249
  • Adoptions - 267
  • Returns - 19
  • Return rate - 7.1%
  • Adoption Applications - 668

2022

2023

2023

  • Intake - 381
  • Adoptions - 376
  • Returns - 37
  • Return rate - 9.8%
  • Website visits - 142,000
  • Adoption Applications - 837

2021

2023

2021

  • Intake - 403
  • Adoptions - 413
  • Returns - 36
  • Return rate - 8.7%
  • Veterinary costs - $239,208.99
  • Adoption Applications - 1215

2020

2020

2021

  • Intake - 546
  • Adoptions - 533
  • Returns - 30
  • Return rate - 5.63%
  • Website visits - 219,921
  • Adoption Applications - 1395

2019

2020

2019

  • Intake - 385
  • Adoptions - 409
  • Return rate - 6.35%
  • Website visits - 184,634
  • Adoption Applications - 845 

2018

2020

2019

  • Intake - 405
  • Adoptions - 370
  • Return rate - 12.43%
  • Website visits - 195,413
  • Adoption Applications - 734

2017

2017

2017

  • Intake - 494
  • Adoptions - 487
  • Return rate - 8.6%
  • Veterinary costs - $249,478
  • Website visits - 182,388
  • Adoption Applications - 1006

A Word About Us

Spirit of Hope Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster-based, non-profit dog rescue that works with more than 38 Indigenous communities in Manitoba.


SOHR was founded on January 30th, 2012, by Cathie Mieyette as a promise to herself, that if she was to survive what was then a lifesaving stem cell transplant, she would start a rescue to help Indigenous communities address the overpopulation of dogs. Cathie is a 4-time cancer survivor and the Executive Director of Spirit of Hope Rescue.


SOHR has rescued over 4000 dogs in the last 10 years. We have up to 115 dogs in foster care at any given time! And we average up to 63 adoptions per month!


Benefits of Fostering

  • You are saving a dog’s life! 
  • You are preparing the dog for success in order to find it a forever home.
  • If you are looking for an addition to your family, you can foster until you find the perfect fit for your home.
  • You are a difference maker!
  • You become part of a community of dog lovers!
  • It is a rewarding experience!


Our Rescue

We rescue sick, injured, neglected, homeless, starving, abused dogs and puppies! We place them into loving foster homes for a minimum 2-week quarantine period until they are ready to be adopted through our adoption program. And we do not just bring puppies into rescue. We also work to ensure that the mama dogs also come into the rescue, to be spayed, and not left in the community to continue having litters.


We strongly believe in spaying and neutering, not only because it is the foundation for which SOHR was built, but because it saves lives! We regularly partner with the Winnipeg Humane Society's One Health Program by sponsoring remote spay/neuter clinics.  We have also organized and completed eight mobile spay/neuter/vaccination clinics to date. In 2019, we completed a mobile clinic in Roseau River. In May 2018, we completed a mobile clinic in Sandy Bay where 46 dogs were spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed. In February 2017, we partnered with other rescue groups to spay/neuter 80 dogs from 8 First Nations communities. In May 2017, SOHR and our team of dedicated volunteers ran a mobile spay/neuter clinic with Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal, which saw 50 dogs fixed in Pinaymootang First Nation (Fairford). In 2016 we also completed vaccination and deworming clinics in South Indian Lake and Roseau River and a mobile spay/neuter clinic in Little Black River. And we also work with Northern Manitoba Paws in Need to spay/neuter/vaccinate dogs from South Indian Lake.


By helping to control the overpopulation of dogs and preventing unwanted litters from being born into poverty and homelessness, we are partnering with Indigenous communities to help make their communities safer.

Where & How We Rescue Our Dogs

Almost 98% of our dogs come from Indigenous communities in Manitoba.


This is all possible with the assistance of community-based animal advocates who actively work within their communities to save dogs by reaching out for assistance to rescues such as SOHR. We rescue dogs in need at the invitation of the community.


We also work collaboratively with other rescue groups to find placements for dogs in need of rescue. 


We most often work with:



  • Northern Manitoba Paws in Need
  • Save a Dog Network
  • South Indian Lake Rescue
  • Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue
  • Before the Bridge Senior K9 Rescue

Wiidookodaadiwin Spay/Neuter Program

Wiidookodaadiwin Spay/Neuter Program

Wiidookodaadiwin Spay/Neuter Program

We run our Wiidookodaadiwin low-cost spay/neuter program all year long for Indigenous communities. A $50 donation prevents unwanted litters of puppies from being born into poverty and homelessness. We love being part of the solution, and spaying/neutering saves lives! Ask us how to sponsor a dog and help save a life today!

Donations

Wiidookodaadiwin Spay/Neuter Program

Wiidookodaadiwin Spay/Neuter Program

All monetary donations go towards our urgent care vet bills, spay/neuter clinics, food, supplies or flight costs to have dogs brought in from remote communities that need assistance. As a rescue that focuses on dogs with urgent care needs, every donation counts no matter how big or small! We always appreciate the support that we receive as we could not do what we do without you! Your donations save lives!

Donations can be made by:

Donations can be made by:

Donations can be made by:

  • Mailing a cheque (please message us for the mailing address)
  • E-transfer to sohrapplications@outlook.com 
  • Calling Plessis Veterinary Hospital http://www.plessisveterinaryhospital.ca/ at (204) 691-8838 to make a credit card donation to our SOHR account
  • Clicking on the Donate Today link on our website


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Wishlist

Donations can be made by:

Donations can be made by:

  • Kennels, large or extra large (plastic or wire)
  • Xpens new or used
  • Puppy food: (Performatrin Puppy, PC Puppy or Kirkland Puppy is most often used although we accept all brands)
  • Puppy milk
  • Dog toys
  • Dog treats and chews
  • Collars and leashes
  • Pee pads 

Meet Our Team

SOHR is comprised of a team of dedicated volunteers who have a passion for saving dogs and work tirelessly to make a difference. 

Cathie Mieyette

Cathie Mieyette

Cathie Mieyette

Executive Director & Intake Coordinator

sohrapplications@outlook.com

Tanya Bridges

Cathie Mieyette

Cathie Mieyette

Assistant Director - Administrator

sohrapplications@outlook.com

Dawn Betker

Cathie Mieyette

Hilda Giesbrecht

Assistant Director - Fundraising 

sohrfundraising@outlook.com

Hilda Giesbrecht

Hilda Giesbrecht

Hilda Giesbrecht

Assistant Director  - Fostering

Foster Placement Coordinator

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Jacquie Fontaine

Hilda Giesbrecht

Jacquie Fontaine

Adoption Coordinator - Adoptions

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Cheryl Suggitt

Hilda Giesbrecht

Jacquie Fontaine

Certified Dog Trainer

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Derrick Mavins

Nissa Chmilowsky

Derrick Mavins

Adoption Coordinator - Applications

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Sandy Motkaluk

Nissa Chmilowsky

Derrick Mavins

Adoption Counsellor

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Nissa Chmilowsky

Nissa Chmilowsky

Nissa Chmilowsky

Adoption Follow Ups

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May McMahon

May McMahon

Nissa Chmilowsky

Adoption Counsellor

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George Paterson

Danielle Doherty

Danielle Doherty

Transport Coordinator

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Danielle Doherty

Danielle Doherty

Danielle Doherty

Intake Assistant

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Martha McLeod

Danielle Doherty

Shauna Ritchot

Vetting Appointment Coordinator

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Shauna Ritchot

Crystal Calisto

Shauna Ritchot

Adoption Event Coordinator

sohrapplications@outlook.com

Crystal Calisto

Crystal Calisto

Crystal Calisto

Foster Applications

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Marnie Cahill

Crystal Calisto

Crystal Calisto

Foster Applications

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Megan Ducharme

Teresa Johnson Lillie

Teresa Johnson Lillie

Website Administrator

Teresa Johnson Lillie

Teresa Johnson Lillie

Teresa Johnson Lillie

Food/Supply Coordinator

Executive Director Cathie Mieyette

Our Journey

SOHR was formally called SSNIP, short for Sagkeeng Spay Neuter Initiative Program when it was started by Cathie Mieyette on January 30th, 2012.  In 2014, the name was changed to Spirit of Hope Rescue to more accurately reflect the full scope of the work that the rescue was doing.  


SOHR's founding members of Cathie Mieyette, Cheryl Suggitt, and Dawn Betker are all still actively involved with SOHR to this day.

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