2022-2023 Board of Directors
President - Ron Chartrand
Vice President - Dana Smaluck
Treasurer - Kim Davidson
Secretary - Nadine Dzisiak
Dog Director - Rhonda Dreger
Cat Director - Pam Sawicki
Building Director - Ken Sawicki
Statistics Director - Denise Penrose
Shelter Cleaning Director - Allison Smaluck
Other
Office Administrator - Jenn Langlois
Grant Director - Marli Brown
Our Mission
To encourage responsible pet ownership and to provide assistance and leadership
In the humane treatment of all animals.
In the humane treatment of all animals.
History of PHSI
In 2000 a local woman placed an advertisement in the Dauphin Herald asking all those interested in creating a Humane Society to attend a meeting. The turnout was fantastic and included the local animal control officer, a lawyer, and representatives from the veterinarian clinics in Dauphin. A Board of Directors was formed that night and the Parkland Humane Society was founded. With the help of a local lawyer, the Parkland Humane Society was incorporated in late 2000 and also received charitable status. (The PHSI is a non‐profit, charitable organization and not a branch of any city, town or municipal Government, but works in cooperation with local government units)
Once the board of the new Parkland Humane Society was in place, many plans and decisions had to be made. In order to move forward the board knew they had to decide what the PHS could do for the Parkland area. After much discussion and research on other humane societies, the board decided that the PHS had to be more than just a rescue operation. Research showed that it took many years to get to the point of being able to build a proper facility so it was decided that the board would focus on the reasons there was even a need for a rescue shelter. Thus, the mission statement was created.
TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP & TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE & LEADERSHIP IN THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS
By providing education to the public on the importance of spaying and neutering, as well as offering assistance when needed, the PHS could greatly reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs. By becoming a resource for the public to call on when there is a question on how to deal with any of all the different aspects of pet ownership, the PHS would be able to help guide the public to a better understanding of the importance of vaccinations, vet care, choosing the right family pet and the proper way to treat your pet. This would reduce the number of unwanted pets that would normally be abandoned, abused, or even killed.
For many years, the PHSI used foster homes as the only means to house animals in our care. After much fundraising, The Eileen E. Spicer Building was opened to the public in 2013.
Today, the Board of Directors still consists of representatives from throughout Parkland interested in making a difference in our community.
Once the board of the new Parkland Humane Society was in place, many plans and decisions had to be made. In order to move forward the board knew they had to decide what the PHS could do for the Parkland area. After much discussion and research on other humane societies, the board decided that the PHS had to be more than just a rescue operation. Research showed that it took many years to get to the point of being able to build a proper facility so it was decided that the board would focus on the reasons there was even a need for a rescue shelter. Thus, the mission statement was created.
TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP & TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE & LEADERSHIP IN THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS
By providing education to the public on the importance of spaying and neutering, as well as offering assistance when needed, the PHS could greatly reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs. By becoming a resource for the public to call on when there is a question on how to deal with any of all the different aspects of pet ownership, the PHS would be able to help guide the public to a better understanding of the importance of vaccinations, vet care, choosing the right family pet and the proper way to treat your pet. This would reduce the number of unwanted pets that would normally be abandoned, abused, or even killed.
For many years, the PHSI used foster homes as the only means to house animals in our care. After much fundraising, The Eileen E. Spicer Building was opened to the public in 2013.
Today, the Board of Directors still consists of representatives from throughout Parkland interested in making a difference in our community.
The Site
In 2009 the Parkland Humane Society Inc. announced the beginning of development of the property in Dauphin at 411 -2nd Ave. N.W. for our new shelter. The development was to be staged over a time period as funding permits.
Strilkiwski Construction donated 10 yards of gravel, Millers Farm Equipment have donated their services to level the gravel. Stirling Construction under the direction of Terry Tkachuk packed the garage site and adjusted the gravel.
In 2009 the Parkland Humane Society Inc. announced the beginning of development of the property in Dauphin at 411 -2nd Ave. N.W. for our new shelter. The development was to be staged over a time period as funding permits.
Strilkiwski Construction donated 10 yards of gravel, Millers Farm Equipment have donated their services to level the gravel. Stirling Construction under the direction of Terry Tkachuk packed the garage site and adjusted the gravel.
The Storage Building
In 2010 the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School construction department built a storage building 14 ft. by 24 ft. The much need garage housed kennels, animal food, blankets, etc. as well as maintenance tools and equipment currently stored by Parkland Humane Society board members.
The very generous donation by McMunn and Yates, as well as McDiarmid Lumber covered the costs for the whole garage. Our thanks go out to the suppliers. The DRCSS Construction Department under the direction of Mr. Doug Dando did a superb job.
The Parkland Humane Society Inc. is a non-profit, incorporated organization run entirely by individuals either as volunteers or on the board who are dedicated to promoting animal's welfare, dignity and protecting them from suffering. We are located in Dauphin, Manitoba
PHSI takes in abused, neglected and homeless animals to give them a second chance at life. These animals are placed in foster care/shelter until a permanent, loving home is found.
PHSI tries to take in as many animals from individuals wishing to surrender their pet. This is entirely dependent on the number of foster homes available and budget restrictions.
Hundreds/thousands of unwanted, unplanned births are prevented through our successful Low Income Spay/Neuter and Spay/Neuter Projects.
Our Hospital Visitation Program enables residents of some Personal Care Homes or Hospital settings within Dauphin and the Parkland to receive the benefits provided through visits from specialty trained dogs and their owners.
PHSI would not be able to operate without our dedicated volunteers, members and foster homes. We also rely solely on donations and grants in order to operate. PHSI Opened the doors to a brand new Shelter on July 1, 2013.
