Podcast: A look back at The Informed Animal Ally Season 3
All episodes A look back at The Informed Animal Ally Season 3 In this month’s episode of The Informed Animal Ally, we look back through some of the topics the VHS covers in our programs like our plant-based advocacy work, advocacy around inhumane rodeo events, emergency veterinary care for pets through our McVitie Fund, and handling burnout as an animal ally, which we cover more in-depth in our trauma-informed training program. Will plant-based become the norm? The first episode of this series, Will plant-based become the norm?, was released in July 2023. In this episode of The Informed Animal Ally, we…
Valentine’s Day e-cards
This Valentine’s Day, choose to send an e-card to someone you love when you donate…
Scrolling past suffering: Exotic pets and social media culture
Social media has become one of the most powerful places where people learn about animals….
Have your say: Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines
In 2024, we asked for your help in completing a national survey that gathered top equine…
Researchers hope study on coyote grief will grow compassion for misunderstood species
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/coyote-love-grief-science New research around coyote bonds and behaviours shows that coyotes experience grief over the…
Parrots still imported and bred in Canada as experts warn of growing crisis
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/eastern-ontario-parrot-rescue-launches-pilot-project-to-address-growing-crisis/ Experts are warning of a growing crisis around the care of aging parrots in…
New ‘Fear Factor’ show filmed in B.C. prompts cruelty complaints: Learn more & take action
Submit complaints Learn more A recently released Fear Factor: House of Fear episode was filmed in Metro Vancouver and involved…
Global momentum builds to end horse carriages on busy city streets
Around the world, meaningful progress is being made to end the practice of operating horse-drawn carriages on…
2025 in review
This new year brings new opportunities to make meaningful change for animals! As we prepare…
Protect ducks and geese from force-feeding for foie gras (Federal e-petition)
UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who signed and spoke up for…
A rare return: What Jorge the turtle reveals about captivity
After more than four decades in captivity, a loggerhead sea turtle named Jorge is finally…
Support the Protecting Victims Act: Criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images
Last week, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act. This bill…
4 years later, renewed calls to end live horse export for slaughter
Photos: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition December 16, 2025 marks four years since the federal Liberal…
TAKE ACTION: Support the B.C. government decision to end horse racing funding & call for a safe retirement plan for horses
In response to the provincial government announcing the end of government funding for horse racing,…
Union of B.C. Municipalities calls on province to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen exotic animal rules
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), which represents local governments across B.C., recently voted to…
Podcast: Hastings Racecourse announces closure in Vancouver (The Early Edition)
https://youtu.be/oXMiVaxB9Rk All episodes On December 5th, Hastings Racecourse announced the immediate end of horse racing…
VHS responds to Hastings Racecourse announcement of end to horse racing
The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) has learned that Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse is ending horse racing…
B.C. Government ends slot machine funding for horse racing
As of January 31, 2026, the B.C. Government will no longer provide casino slot machine…
New animals at Happy Herd farm sanctuary highlight Giving Tuesday
The Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary to make life…
Help push Canada toward a future without animal testing
Image credit: Jo-Anne McArthur We Animals Media UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to…
Time for change: tell Calgary’s new Mayor and Council to end rodeo and chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede
Nearly every year, animals continue to be injured or killed in dangerous rodeo and chuckwagon…
Vancouver Humane Society raises alarm over surge in emergency veterinary assistance requests
The Vancouver Humane Society is raising alarms about a dramatic increase in emergency veterinary assistance…
Give hope to animals this Giving Tuesday
Your gift helps animals! Donate now Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm…
Podcast: How veterinary social work helps people and pets
All episodes “Veterinary social work is about walking alongside guardians through some of the most…
UPDATE: UBCM Executive to vote on mobile live animal programs & exotic pet regulations
Success!After 2,450 messages were sent to speak up for exotic animals and mobile live animal…
Tell Vancouver City Council: keep horse-drawn carriages off busy city streets
Vancouver bylaws allow horse-drawn carriages to operate on busy city streets, putting horses and the public…
Because They Matter: Sarah and Coco’s story
Sarah and her cherished cat, Coco, were among the many families who attended this summer’s…
The VHS continues to speak out against inhumane rodeo events
This summer, the VHS planned a billboard and radio ad campaign in Calgary to raise…
Driving change for animals used in entertainment and the exotic pet trade
Thanks to your support, the VHS has been speaking up for some of B.C.’s most…
Helping students choose kinder food: PlantUniversity gets a fresh focus
Young people are shaping tomorrow’s food choices. Thanks to supporters like you, the VHS is…
Podcast: Bridging the gap between animal and human services
All episodes Animal services and human services are two sides of the same coin. Providing…