Below are our most recent media releases. For more information or requests for interviews with VHS staff contact Chantelle Archambault, Communications Director: 604 416 2903, chantelle@vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
“Enough is enough”: Fourth animal euthanized in the Calgary Stampede rodeo and chuckwagon races
https://youtu.be/GqRHSUIFKTs?si=vGY08Zt2rje8MJmx Take action VANCOUVER, July 14, 2024 – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling for an end to the Calgary Stampede’s inhumane rodeo and chuckwagon races after a fourth animal has died in this year’s events. In the eighth heat of the races last night, on July 13th, a horse on Obrey Motowylo’s team suffered a fracture…
Not-so-unusual animal deaths at the Calgary Stampede rodeo & chuckwagon races
https://youtu.be/Kc6Sb3XcMXw VANCOUVER, July 9, 2024 – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is speaking out after three animal deaths were reported in the first four days of the Calgary Stampede. Media reports have announced that a horse who raced on Danny…
Vancouver Humane Society speaks out after steer wrestling event appears to result in animal death
UpdateThree animal deaths have been reported so far in this year’s rodeo and chuckwagon races:Media reports have announced that a horse who raced on Danny Ringuette’s team sustained an injury due to wagon interference during the sixth heat on Friday,…
Vancouver Humane Society files cruelty report after Clinton rodeo footage reveals alleged inhumane use of electric prod on bull
https://youtu.be/yUoP07eKUgU VANCOUVER, July 8, 2024 – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) has submitted an animal cruelty report to the BC SPCA and is calling for government action after footage from a rodeo held in Clinton in May captured inhumane and…