Several groups are expected to gather at the Manitoba legislature Wednesday, including Project Artemis Advocates Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Humane Society and K9 Advocacy Manitoba. Kristy Zamonsky, the director of the animal protection and rescue group Project Artemis Animal Advocates, spoke with Global News Wednesday morning. 2:12 Manitoba animal organizations warn of overpopulation crisisSpeaking before the rally, Winnipeg Humane Society CEO Christina Von Schindler described Nobiss’ death as a “tragedy.” Von Schindler said all levels of government, rescue groups and Indigenous communities should collaborate to determine exactly what that solution will look like. Last year, Manitoba committed hundreds of thousands of dollars to supporting animal rescue groups, according to a government news release from May 16, 2025.