The evidence is clear: animals think, feel, form relationships, and suffer pain and emotional distress. Supporting animals and the humans who care for them will lead to a more humane world for all.
Check out the resources below to learn more about these and other topics to help you in your animal advocacy – from academic journal articles to family-friendly activity guides; from training courses to podcasts.
Academic research
Reports
Read contributions to the animal protection field from the Vancouver Humane Society. These in-depth reports outline learnings and recommendations for animal protection.
Research articles
These articles co-written by staff at the Vancouver Humane Society have been published in peer reviewed academic journals.
Family-friendly learning
Resources for kids
Curiosity about animals and their behaviour comes naturally for kids. Enjoy VHS’s family-friendly PDF guides with clickable links, showing ethical ways to view and learn about farmed and wild animals. From live cameras of baby eagles, to wildlife tracking apps and even colouring books, there is something in this resource for all ages. Get up close and personal with animals – without the suffering!
Dive deep into animal protection topics
Podcasts
VHS’s monthly podcast, The Informed Animal Ally, covers the ins and outs of topics like cruelty, legislation, and advocacy here in B.C. and across Canada.
The new facts about fish
These articles co-written by staff at the Vancouver Humane Society have been published in peer reviewed academic journals.
PlantUniversity
Learn about the many benefits of a plant-based diet and how it can help animals, people and the planet, whether you’re just beginning your plant-based journey or you’re well on your way.
Free training course for animal service workers
Trauma-informed and culturally safe training
Learn to implement a trauma-informed approach at your organization! These free, complementary courses aim to help animal service workers and organization leaders learn how to implement trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches in their work, and how to mitigate the effects of burnout and compassion fatigue that are incredibly common in the animal protection sector.
