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As more people turn to vet care support, non-profits struggle to meet the demand
In summary: The Vancouver Humane Society and other organizations across B.C. are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for veterinary assistance as more people are grappling with rising costs of living. The VHS’s McVitie Fund, which offers urgent life-saving veterinary assistance to pets in low-income households in B.C., has expanded significantly in recent years…
Two chuckwagons collided at Saturday’s chuckwagon race, leading to serious injury for horse
VANCOUVER, July 12, 2026 – A horse has been seriously injured during the July 11th chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede, prompting renewed calls from the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) to remove the dangerous event from the Stampede program. The horse suffered a serious injury when two teams collided while attempting to round the barrels during heat 3 of the races. Stampede representatives shared that an initial exam revealed no fractures, but the injury is…