As the 2025 racing season begins, it’s time to rethink racing at Hastings
As the 2025 horse racing season kicks off at Vancouver’s Hastings racecourse, the VHS is urging the public to rethink attending horse races and is calling on decision-makers to invest in alternative community events that don’t put horses in harm’s way. Take the pledge Horse deaths in racing are commonplace Just weeks before the start of this year’s season, a 3-year-old horse named Wynn Magic was euthanized after suffering a catastrophic leg injury during a workout at Hastings. The incident follows a troubling trend—four horses died at Hastings in 2024, and eight more in 2023. Racing practices cause stress…
Podcast: Animals sold in takeout containers? A look at Canada’s wildlife trade
All episodes Animals dying in transport, bred without oversight, and sold in deli containers. What…
Senator Plett incorrect about horse exports: Animal Justice
Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition In late March, The Hill Times published an opinion piece…
Changes needed to stop “unprecedented” bird flu spread
“The ongoing spread of the highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an “unprecedented” scale, a United…
Beef industry blocked climate action for decades, report reveals
According to two papers recently published in the journals Environmental Research Letters and Climate Policy, the US beef…
Podcast: Animal welfare in Canada’s food industry with Mercy for Animals
Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media All episodes Who is holding the Canadian food industry accountable…
Email the Minister of Agriculture about slaughterhouse footage
Recently, the Vancouver Humane Society sent a letter to the B.C. Minister of Agriculture calling…
Captive animal deaths reignite calls for urgent protections
Late last year, the death of Jenga, a male giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo,…
Plant-based food resources take root in British Columbia
The VHS has continued to encourage restaurants and other local small businesses to make plant-based…
After banning mobile petting zoos, Port Moody calls for B.C. regulations
Following Port Moody City Council’s vote to ban mobile live animal programs last month, Councillor…
Podcast: Animal protection trends around the world
All episodes What happened in the world of animal protection last year? Welcome to a…
Valentine’s Day e-cards
This Valentine’s Day, choose to send an e-card to someone you love when you donate…
Johnston’s Meats ordered to take “corrective actions” following shocking slaughterhouse footage
The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture has sanctioned Johnston’s Meats, a pig slaughterhouse in Chilliwack, following…
Ban on horse export for slaughter in legislative limbo
Bill C-355, which would have banned the export of horses from Canada for slaughter, is…
Looking back at 2024
This new year brings new opportunities to make meaningful change for animals! As we prepare…
Success for animals! Port Moody bans mobile petting zoos
The Vancouver Humane Society, the BC SPCA, and allies in the Lower Mainland are celebrating…
Podcast: A look back at a good life for animals
All episodes What does a good life look like for animals? In this month’s episode…
Port Moody could soon ban mobile petting zoos
https://www.tricitynews.com/local-news/is-it-time-to-ban-petting-zoos-in-port-moody-10089999 “Petting zoos and other mobile displays featuring live animals could soon be banned in…
End fur farming in Canada (Federal e-petition)
UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to the 7,058 people who spoke out against…
Animal cruelty alleged in undercover video from B.C. pig slaughterhouse
Photo: Animal Justice via The Chilliwack Progress https://www.theprogress.com/local-news/animal-cruelty-alleged-in-undercover-video-from-chilliwack-pig-processing-plant-7701113 New undercover footage reportedly filmed at a…
Podcast: The importance of research in animal advocacy
All episodes Research plays a crucial role in animal advocacy, helping to make decisions, measure…
Support the Vancouver Humane Society and save on amazing plant-based deals!
The Vancouver Humane Society has partnered with Plant Curious, Vancouver’s First 100% Plant-Based Deals Site,…
Exotic animals: wildlife, not pets
Exotic, non-domesticated animals are being caught, bred, and sold across Canada as part of the…
Urge Metro Vancouver to prioritize plant-based in updated food strategy
UpdateThe feedback period for the Metro Vancouver Regional Food Strategy is now closed. Thank you…
Notable Canadians urge Senate to pass bill to ban live horse export for slaughter: Join them
In a letter to the Canadian Senate, 30+ Canadian celebrities, 20+ veterinary and animal welfare…
Podcast: What it’s like to run a farm sanctuary
All episodes Farm sanctuaries offer a safe forever home where animals are free to enjoy…
Give a gift for animals this Giving Tuesday
Your gift helps animals! Donate now Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm…
VHS brings pet first aid into community services
The Vancouver Humane Society hosts pet first aid training for service providers in the Downtown…
Podcast: Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo (The Early Edition)
https://youtu.be/CVOU_B0uj_I All episodes On October 23rd, Jenga the giraffe died in his enclosure at the…
Conservationists call for greater transparency, systemic review of Calgary Zoo
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/conservationists-call-for-greater-transparency-systemic-review-of-calgary-zoo-1.7109124 The sudden death of a two-year-old gorilla at the Calgary Zoo has prompted conservation…
Avian flu outbreak at Vancouver Island petting farm
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/avian-flu-vancouver-island-petting-farm-1.7374291 Vancouver Island’s health authority is warning the public after an avian flu outbreak at a…