'The most important relationship': Winnipeg clinic offers free health care for pets, owners alike

A pop-up clinic for low-income Winnipeggers and their pets offered free health services for both ends of the leash on Saturday.

The One Health Clinic, run by Canada-wide vet organization Community Veterinary Outreach, offered pro-bono services including spaying and neutering, vaccinations and deworming for pets belonging to people who are experiencing housing insecurity in Winnipeg, as well as grooming, nail trims and training.

"On a scale of one to 10, it's 100," said Adrian Knight, who brought pup Handsome Jack for his shots on Saturday. "It's so important, and I appreciate what they're doing here."

The day-long clinic at Broadway Neighbourhood Centre on Young Street was organized in partnership with Klinic Community Health and the University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene, Watson said. The event offered human services including flu vaccines, primary nursing care and dental care.