Speak out to end the inhumane live export of horses
Please support the call to the federal government to ban the live export of horses for human consumption. This inhumane trade involves draft horses, known as “gentle giants”, being shipped live in wooden crates to Japan and for slaughter for human consumption. Since 2014, more than 27,000 draft horses have been live exported by air, primarily to Japan, for slaughter. VHS has signed a joint letter to the federal Minister of Agriculture, calling for the Canadian government to stop the inhumane shipments of draft horses to other countries for slaughter. You can help by signing the House of Commons…
Support a ban on cruel wildlife poisons
Wildlife poisons have become a growing animal welfare, environmental and public safety concern in recent years. The baited poisons, used to address conflicts with unwanted…
VHS to present research at the National Animal Welfare Conference
We are excited to announce that we are a part of this year’s virtual National Animal Welfare Conference (NAWC) hosted by Humane Canada! On April…
Giving Tuesday raises $10,645 for farmed animals
We are delighted to announce that our joint Giving Tuesday campaign with the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary raised a grand total of $10,645. These funds…
Author and VHS McVitie Fund founder is an animal champion
Nicholas Read has been supporting the Vancouver Humane Society for more than 20 years. As a journalist with the Vancouver Sun in the 1980s through…
Still no action from Canada on global wildlife trade
Last year, VHS drew attention to the trade in wild and exotic animals with two campaigns, one urging the federal government to ban the international…
Big plant-based plans for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of changes in food production and consumption toward fewer animal-based products and more plant-based food production and consumption.…
Stop cruel and dangerous mink farming
VHS has been taking action against the cruel and dangerous mink farming industry. Mink farming not only compromises animal welfare, but also creates potential risks…
VHS speaks out against proposed delay to pig housing transition
In November, proposed changes to Canada’s pig farming standards prompted VHS to launch a new advocacy campaign focused on pig welfare. The National Farm Animal…
Report highlights best practices for providing low-cost veterinary services
What’s the best way to support people and their pets in need? Grateful for funding we received from the Vancouver Foundation, we explored this question…
Solving Bubble’s troubles
When 16-year-old Bubble began having trouble urinating, her loving guardian Hailey made multiple trips to different veterinary clinics. They were all unsuccessful at diagnosing the…
Tell the B.C. government to take action to help sled dogs
More than 10 years after the infamous 2010 killing of 56 sled dogs in Whistler, sled dogs are still suffering in British Columbia. In February, the BC SPCA seized…
Speak up for animals on fur farms
Recent media reports of the spread of COVID-19 on B.C. mink farms has exposed the cruelty and danger inherent in the province’s fur farming industry. …
Support improved public access to plant-based foods
The Vancouver Park Board is currently seeking public input through an online survey, closing January 28, on an updated “Local Food Action Plan”. The new…
Ask the Prime Minister to end the wildlife trade
A House of Commons E-petition is calling on the Prime Minister to “to support and encourage the closure of wildlife markets globally that could become…
Max needed surgery
Max recently developed a lump on the back of his neck. When the lump broke open and wouldn’t stop seeping, his owner Margaret rushed him…
2020 in review
Thank you for helping animals in 2020! VHS would like to thank all our amazing donors, volunteers, and partners for your support this year. Because…
Ethical shopping and eating guide
Animal-free shopping and eating guide Do you want to make sure no animals were harmed when you’re shopping or eating? Struggling to find the perfect…
Limited Edition VHS Lager cans from Howe Sound Brewing Company
We are so excited to announce that the Vancouver Humane Society has partnered with Howe Sound Brewing Company for the release of their limited edition…
Proposed labelling rules could hinder plant-based food industry
Have your say before government consultation ends December 3rd Canada’s plant-based food sector is booming but proposed government regulations may hamper the industry’s growth. The…
Eat, shop or donate to help animals this Giving Tuesday
We are so pleased to announce that VHS is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary this Giving Tuesday, to make life better for farmed animals. Between…
Speak up for pigs
Speak up for pigs Canadians overwhelmingly oppose the common industry practice of confining pregnant pigs in what are known as “gestation stalls”. These individual stalls…
Speak out for sled dogs
Speak out for sled dogs Who can forget it? The 2010 killing of 56 sled dogs in Whistler shocked B.C. and made headlines around the…
Joyful George needed help
9-year-old George means everything to his owner Leah. Whenever Leah comes home, George dances in circles of joy. Leah has bipolar and told VHS that…
Support for women and pets fleeing homelessness
Support for women and pets fleeing homelessness Will you match our $30,000 grant for a bigger impact? Women and pets experience homelessness in more potentially…
Vancouver council votes in favour of the human-animal bond
The impacts of Covid-19 on mental health, and the demonstrated positive impact of companion animals, led to a renewed call to Vancouver City Council to…
This month is Free Wills Month
For October is Free Wills Month and you have the chance to support our work for years to come by leaving a legacy for the…
Treating people and their pets with dignity
For many people, their pet is their lifeline and mental health support. We know from separation anxiety, cuddles, and protective behaviours that the feeling is…
VHS supports pets in need due to Covid-19
Calls have been pouring in to our veterinary assistance hotline as the COVID-19 shutdowns continue. Each month, more and more people are experiencing financial crisis.…
More municipalities take action on cruel rodenticides
The story of Lucky the owl, who was found poisoned in North Vancouver not once, but twice in a matter of weeks, has revived public…
Go Veg ads hit streets (and elevators) in Metro Vancouver
With regular summer events and outreach put on hold this year due to COVID-19, VHS has been busy finding other avenues to share our Go…