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Because They Matter: Sarah and Coco’s story
Sarah and her cherished cat, Coco, were among the many families who attended this summer’s Because They Matter event in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Community members picked up supplies for their companion animals and learned about accessing the VHS’s McVitie Fund for veterinary care assistance. Sarah shared that Coco has been by her side through addiction…
VHS supports end of horse racing at Fraser Downs Racetrack, calls for broader shift away from horse racing in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER, August 18, 2025 – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) welcomes the announcement that horse racing is coming to end at Surrey’s Fraser Downs Racetrack. This development offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on and accelerate the transition away from outdated and harmful entertainment traditions that put horses at risk. “While the closure at Fraser…