About Us
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Mission
Our mission is to work alongside community members, animal welfare groups, and supporters to assist in developing and implementing sustainable, long-term solutions for canine population care and management. It begins with listening and nurturing respectful and trusting relationships.
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Vision
Our vision of success means that children can play outside without fear of being attacked. Elders can walk to the store without worry. Pet food and veterinary care are accessible to all, and every puppy born has a loving home waiting. Rescue and rehoming are a last resort that is seldom required. With collaboration and commitment, we believe it can happen.
Guiding Principles
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We will honour the traditions, cultures, and values of the people we serve.
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Transparency, honesty, and accountability to our stakeholders is fundamental to how we operate.
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We treat people and animals with kindness and without judgement.
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We seek to understand the root causes of problems and look for solutions that can be sustained long-term by the people they are intended benefit.
Where We Are
While based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we’re currently focusing our efforts in the First Nations community of Manto Sakahigan Cree Nation (Gods Lake Narrows). There are no year round roads into the community. It is accessible only by plane, and by winter road for less than 3 months of the year.
Who We Are
Board of Directors
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Peggy Yuill
Co-Director
My love for all animals goes as far back as I can remember. As a child, there wasn’t a library book about dogs that I didn’t study from cover to cover. I dreamed of one day starting a kennel, but at the very least, I was determined that my life would include dogs. A few decades later, and I am happy to have returned to one of my earliest passions. I started out almost 10 years ago as a foster.
As my involvement grew, I was fortunate to be able to spend time in several First Nations communities getting to know the people. What I learned firsthand forever changed my perspective on what it means to be a member of a First Nations community in Canada. What started out as wanting to help dogs, is today just as much about the people and the ongoing struggle to live fulfilling lives with dogs at their side. The undying love and devotion of a dog is one of life’s greatest blessings that people everywhere deserve to know.
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Karen Brodeur
Co-Director
I have loved all animals as long as I can remember. One of my first jobs was working part time as kennel help for a Winnipeg veterinary clinic. I found the work at the clinic rewarding and went on to train and certify as an Animal Health Technologist. Being able to help animals who were ill or injured was so fulfilling.
My career path changed and while I moved away from clinic work, my commitment to animals remained. I always found a way to weave animal health, pet first aid and animal welfare work into my world.
I live on an acreage and have had many needy animals show up at my door. I have a beautiful rescue dog named Liliana and currently 6 rescue cats.
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Aimy Johnson
Co-Director
I learned about All’s Pawsible while working at a local school in Gods Lake Narrows, Mantou Sakahigan Kiskinamakewikamik. While living in the community, I fell in love with the people, the nature, and the local dogs. However, it didn't take long to see the unfortunate impacts of resource scarcity on the community and the dog population.
I met Peggy while taking an orphaned puppy to a pop-up clinic in the community and the rest is history! Now I'm proud to join Peggy in her mission as a co-director of All’s Pawsible, hoping to help make a lasting impact on the community that welcomed me with open arms.
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Carissa Schmidt
Co-Director
As a Co-Director of All’s Pawsible Pet Network, I am fortunate to combine my deep love for animals with my passion for community impact. I spend most of my time with my cat, horse, and dog, each of them bringing so much happiness to my life.
My connection with animals fuels my drive to make a positive difference in the lives of both pets and people. I’m truly excited to be part of an organization that shares my commitment to bringing lasting, meaningful change to communities. I’m dedicated to understanding the specific wants and needs of each community so that I can provide thoughtful, effective support.
Community
The path to lasting change must come from those whose lives are impacted the most.
There are many ways we can provide support, while recognizing that community members know their community better than anyone and are in the best position to lead the way.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to our mission, making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve through their dedication and hard work. Join our team to help create a brighter future for both people and dogs while building connections.
Donors
Donors are critical to our mission and allow us to help animals in urgent need and deliver essential services and supplies such as dog food, first aid supplies, and hands on support.
A Message From Our Directors
If you have spent any time in Northern Manitoba, you will know of its rugged beauty. Pristine waters, lush forests and starry night skies. Dogs have been part of this landscape for many centuries. Although they are no longer exclusively relied upon for transportation, they still have an important role as protectors and companions.
Despite its beauty, life up North can be harsh. Many of the services and supplies we rely on or take for granted in the south are difficult or impossible to access. Need pet food? Don’t assume you can go to the store and buy some. Your dog is sick? You'll have to figure it out on your own. Your pet was injured and needs emergency care? You’ll have to pay to send them out by plane. And then, only if you can arrange help with someone at the other end.
Added to the many other social and economic challenges present, it is no wonder we are experiencing a crisis. Every year literally thousands of dogs are shipped out of communities to be rehomed. Thousands more don’t get that chance and suffer deaths by starvation, cold, injury, or illness. Some are also victims of cull shootings that happen when things have spiralled out of control and human safety is at risk.
It is a complex problem that demands a thoughtful, multi-faceted approach. One that changes the way humans live alongside dogs and stands the test of time.
All’s Pawsible Pet Network was started to assist in tackling these challenges. With community involvement and supportive leadership, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. All IS Pawsible.
Contact Us
Have questions, want to get involved, or need more details about our work? We’re here to assist! Simply fill out the contact form below, and our team will reach out to you shortly.
