Chance needed surgery for cherry eye
Donate Now Bev took little Chance in when he was just 6 weeks old. His mom had rejected all of the puppies in her litter and Bev wanted to give this puppy a chance – hence his name! Since adopting Chance, he has been Bev’s loving companion and best friend. Recently Chance has developed severe cherry eye, which is at risk of spreading to the second eye. After visiting my vet, I have been told that surgery is the only option, costing almost $400. Bev, Chance’s owner Bev is 74 years old and on a pension. The lease on…
Little Champagne urgently needed help
Since Vonette rescued Champagne, this precious pup has served as her support animal and has been a wonderful addition to her life. When Champagne started…
October is Free Wills Month
You can leave a legacy for the animals Next month we’ll be teaming up with a will writing service to offer our supporters aged 55…
Taiga needs surgery
18-month-old bull mastiff Taiga, is a growing pup full of energy. She recently tore her CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) whilst running up the staircase at…
Mr. Earl needs our help
Andrew and his son moved into his home seven years ago and was greeted by a grey cat that the previous tenants left behind. His…
New allegations of animal cruelty at Abbotsford farm
Animal activists release video of animal cruelty at Abbotsford egg farm Video has been released by local animal activists which appears to show yet another…
Duko’s urgent dental work
Sweet Duko was taken into the loving care of owner Denise after being surrendered by his previous owner when they became homeless. When we first…
Stanley Park
Stanley Park’s horse-drawn trolley is a tragic accident waiting to happen. Let the Park Board know you support removing the trolley In 2016, horses pulling…
Check out our new Go Veg Ads!
The following advertisements are part of VHS’s Go Veg program, which focuses on educating and empowering individuals in making the transition toward a plant-based diet…
Help Proffit feel better again
Proffit the cat was rushed to the ER earlier this month when his owner Jacqui noticed he was having difficultly breathing. With a diagnosis of…
Tank means everything to her family
Tank is an active, athletic 3-year-old American bully/old English bully cross who means everything to her loving family. My son was born with only half…
Webinar: Powerful actions to protect animal welfare
On July 22, 2020, Vancouver Humane Society’s executive director, Amy Morris, interviewed campaign director Emily Pickett. Emily highlights actions that we can take as individuals…
Calling all Brookie (brownie & cookie) lovers
What’s better than a brownie or a cookie? A vegan Brookie! We’re so excited to partner with all vegan bakery Vogue Cakes on the sale…
COVID-19 exposes problems in Canada’s food system, groups call for change
The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is joining other animal protection, environmental and food advocacy groups in calling on the federal government to direct any financial…
Ontario’s anti-animal protection legislation
“We simply do not know if animals are capable of reasoning and cognitive thought”. This statement was made by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)…
Save owls and bears
Spotted owl habitat under threat The online magazine The Narwhal reports that the provincial government has approved clearcut logging in the Fraser Canyon, which is…
Odie’s his old self again
The McVitie Veterinary Assistance Program has been helping pets of low-income caregivers get assistance for many years, ensuring guardians are not forced to surrender the animals they…
Poisoned owl rescued by VHS supporter
Update: District of North Vancouver votes to ban rodenticides! District of North Vancouver Council has voted to ban anticoagulant rodenticides on district-owned properties. The unanimous…
Anti-racism & decolonization
As an organization working to end the oppression of animals, we acknowledge that to advocate for social justice we must work together to challenge and…
The big, challenging questions about plant-based foods with Peter Fricker
What plant-based foods are produced in Canada? Do you have to farm animals to produce enough food for Canadians? Would our economy fail if we…
Help Brittney and Puggy
Brittney and Puggy’s story “Puggy came to me through a friend a few years ago, I have another cat named Jasper and they are buddies.…
Help Brutus in his time of need
When thirteen-year-old Brutus developed a persistent cough and began bringing up fluid, his worried owner Carol made several trips to their vet. After two unsuccessful…
Help Bubba
Exuberant English Bulldog, Bubba, injured his leg while playing at the park. When he began limping and showing signs of pain, his owner Holly took…
Rocco’s story
Rocco’s owner, Fay, adopted Rocco when he was 2-years-old. On a limited pension from the government, Fay was nervous when Rocco started limping. He needed…
Ask the BC government to do more to combat the cruel and dangerous wildlife trade
UPDATE: This campaign petition gained more that 3300 signatures, which VHS forwarded to officials at the B.C. Wildlife and Habitat Branch. We are now asking…
Emergency plans must include animals
VHS letter calls for legislation to require local authorities to include animals in emergency plans VHS has submitted a letter to a provincial government consultation…
Help us reach our Matching Grant to help animals like Loki!
Last month little Loki, a small Chihuahua Jack Russel mix was found abandoned, wondering the streets of Duncan alone. He was underweight, cold, and very…
Give your views on bird welfare at the Bloedel Conservatory
The City of Vancouver is asking for public comment on the future of the Bloedel Conservatory, which houses more than 120 exotic birds. The Talk…
Animal rescue standards of practice – have your say!
The Animal Welfare Network of British Columbia (AWANBC) is currently seeking public feedback on draft standards for rescues. Follow this link for more information and…
B.C.’s Hunting & Trapping Regulations – Have Your Say!
Update: Weapons for “big game” hunting: The province listened to our concerns and prohibited the use of any weapon other than a firearm or bow,…
Challenging captivity
VHS has a long history of opposition to animal captivity. Most recently, we published a report, commissioned from Zoocheck, that drew attention to a number…