VHS brings pet first aid into community services
The Vancouver Humane Society hosts pet first aid training for service providers in the Downtown Eastside Community services play a crucial role in addressing the immediate and ongoing needs of placed-at-risk people. Many service providers are trained in first aid and emergency response, which ensures they can quickly provide emergency care, help prevent further injury or death, and help people reach more in-depth health care when necessary. But what happens when pets in these communities need first aid? Say hello to the Vancouver Humane Society’s first aid training for service workers, which aimed to address the urgent needs of…
Podcast: Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo (The Early Edition)
https://youtu.be/CVOU_B0uj_I All episodes On October 23rd, Jenga the giraffe died in his enclosure at the…
Conservationists call for greater transparency, systemic review of Calgary Zoo
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/conservationists-call-for-greater-transparency-systemic-review-of-calgary-zoo-1.7109124 The sudden death of a two-year-old gorilla at the Calgary Zoo has prompted conservation…
Avian flu outbreak at Vancouver Island petting farm
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/avian-flu-vancouver-island-petting-farm-1.7374291 Vancouver Island’s health authority is warning the public after an avian flu outbreak at a…
Podcast: 10 arguments against going vegan & how to respond
All episodes What is the most common argument you’ve heard against going vegan? As a…
Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
Jenga the giraffe tragically died at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on October 23rd at just…
Stop delaying ban on cruel live horse exports for slaughter
It has been three years since the federal government promised to ban the shipping of…
Hastings racing season bookended by horse deaths
Another horse has died after being seriously injured during the final weekend of the racing…
Rodeo season wraps up with new actions, growing public opposition
Photo: Jordan Rivers \We Animals Media This summer, the VHS and supporters were hard at…
Call for transparent labelling for ALL egg products
UpdateThe feedback period for transparent labelling on egg products is now closed. Thank you to…
Have your say: Chicken and turkey welfare survey
The National Farm Animal Care Council’s (NFACC) Chicken and Turkey Code of Practice, which serves…
Report urges Calgary city council to support a rodeo and chuckwagon-free Stampede
Photos: Jo-Anne McArthur \ We Animals Media A NEW report from the Vancouver Humane Society…
Find unique gifts & help animals at VHS’s online auction
Join the VHS for an exciting online auction this fall! There are more than 100…
Petition asks Alberta government to follow B.C.’s lead in considering pets as more than property under family law
https://globalnews.ca/news/10772732/alberta-family-law-pets-petition/ An advocate in Alberta has launched a petition asking that the Alberta goverment follow…
Donations needed for the VHS Silent Auction!
The VHS Silent Auction runs from October 17 – 27, 2024. Calling all animal lovers…
Podcast: What it’s like to run a vegan business
All episodes Have you shopped at a vegan business recently? As consumers, we have the…
Tell Canadian government to recognize animals as sentient beings under law (federal e-petition)
Photo: Louise Jorgensen \ We Animals Media. UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to…
2 incidents in 1 day at Hastings Racecourse
Two incidents within a single day at Hastings Racecourse left one horse named Lucky Cowboy…
Lucky Cowboy the horse euthanized after being injured in Vancouver race
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/lucky-cowboy-the-horse-euthanized-after-being-injured-in-vancouver-race-group-says-1.7034533 “Animal advocates have renewed calls to boycott horse races after another animal was injured…
Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada in 13 months
Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/horses-japan-aircraft-1.7321374 New reports obtained by animal advocacy groups in Japan…
Ongoing welfare issues, cruelty complaints, and rising public opposition mark 2024 B.C. rodeo season
The 2024 rodeo season in B.C. was especially controversial, with the VHS filing cruelty complaints…
Coombs rodeo organizers choose not to take accountability for mistreating animals in rodeo
Photo: Jordan Rivers \ We Animals Media Last week, the Vancouver Humane Society filed a…
Coombs rodeo under investigation after VHS files cruelty complaint: Media
Photo: Jordan Rivers \ We Animals Media We Animals Media has released heart-wrenching footage from…
Heart-wrenching new B.C. rodeo footage captures stress and suffering of animals up close
Photos: Jordan Rivers \ We Animals Media New We Animals Media footage from the Coombs…
Podcast: Education in animal organizations
All episodes “Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will…
Another horse fatality at Hastings Racecourse
On August 9th 2024, a horse named Kiki’s Song of Life was euthanized after sustaining…
Horses can plan ahead and think strategically, scientists find
https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/12/horses-can-plan-ahead-and-think-strategically-scientists-find A new study has shown that horses plan ahead, think strategically, and have a…
Modern pentathlon to remove show jumping
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/11/modern-pentathlon-horses-michelle-gulyas-2024-paris-olympic-games A win for horses! Show jumping will no longer be a part of the…
NEW poll shows significant increase in public opposition to rodeo
Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur \ We Animals Media New polling shows public opposition to many rodeo…
New renters’ bill of rights should void ‘no pet’ clauses, petition says
Read or watch the story on Global News: As animal shelters across the country are…
Take action for pet-friendly housing (federal e-petition)
UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to all who spoke up for pet-friendly housing!…