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 to the BC SPCA for multiple incidents of inhumane electric prod use and other serious welfare concerns. The B.C. public is…
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…
Another horse fatality at Hastings Racecourse
On August 9th 2024, a horse named Kiki’s Song of Life was euthanized after sustaining…
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…
Take action for pet-friendly housing (federal e-petition)
Canadians love, value and rely on the emotional support of their pets; yet most provinces…
B.C. rodeo footage prompts cruelty complaint while government continues funding: Take action
With the 2024 rodeo season underway, the VHS is raising concerns about the treatment of…
New exposé reveals gruelling journeys of horses transported for slaughter
Photos: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition A new exposé from Animal Justice reveals that the gruelling…
Take action for plant-based progress in Canada (federal e-petition)
Animal agriculture is responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions as well as wide-scale…
Horse racing season to begin at deadly Hastings Racecourse
April 27th marks the beginning of live racing season at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver. Last…
UPDATE: Support major changes to protect farmed animals in B.C.
New report recommends major changes to protect farmed animals in B.C. Add your name in…
Protect wild, exotic animals in captivity: Petition
Wild, exotic animals suffer in captivity Zoos and aquariums cannot replicate the size and complexity…
