B.C. government asking for approval to kill wolves
The B.C. government is seeking a five-year approval for a continued wolf cull program, which if granted would total 12 years of killing wolves in a bid to recover caribou herds decimated by habitat destruction. Since the B.C. government started killing wolves in 2015, 1,429 wolf lives were taken by aerial weapon use. Scientists confirm there is no statistical support for this measure and that the study used to support this policy is flawed. The government survey is running until November 15. You can take the short survey here: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/caribou/feedback-form/ Credit: We Animals Take the survey Tips on filling out…
Find unique gifts & help animals at VHS’s new silent auction
After last year’s success, we are holding an exciting second ever online silent auction this fall! There are more than 150 items available to bid…
New report highlights benefits of shifting municipal food purchasing toward more plant-based options
VHS recently launched a new report, “Increasing Plant-Based Purchasing at the Municipal Level”, which examines food purchasing for the City of Vancouver. The report reviews…
Support a full ban on rodenticides in B.C.
Effective July 21, 2021, the B.C. government enacted an 18-month ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), citing the serious risk they pose to the public,…
Stand up for animals in the 2021 election
Will you vote for animals? This election, you have the power to vote for a kinder Canada for all animals. 2021 is the first year…
Take action for animals at the New Westminster Petting Farm
Will you support animal-friendly public spaces in New Westminster? Earlier this year, VHS wrote to New Westminster City Council regarding the Queen’s Park Petting Farm.…
5 activities to help children love animals
Looking for animal-friendly activities for kids? Try these 5 activities to help your children develop a love of animals! There is something special about the…
Your input helps animals!
Vancouver Humane Society is planning our animal advocacy work for the next year—and we need your help! Can you take three minutes to fill out…
Animal champions make a difference at Because They Matter
Loretta, who spends her days outside on the Downtown Eastside, has been looking after her sister’s dog Beans while she has been ill in the…
Support a ban on cruel wildlife poisons
Here is how you can continue to support a ban on rodenticides in B.C.: 1. If you have not yet signed, add your name to…
The truth about rodeo
The rodeo industry and its supporters have put forward many arguments to defend rodeo. Keep reading to learn the truth about rodeo and how to…
End inhumane rodeo events at the Calgary Stampede
The majority of Canadians are opposed to rodeo; so why does a Canadian event marketing itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” continue to…
Peter Fricker bids farewell to Vancouver Humane Society
After 18 years as VHS’s Projects and Communications Director, Peter Fricker retired in June. Here, he reflects on the changes and challenges during those years…
VHS is helping women and pets in crisis
Accessing housing when you have a pet is difficult. Accessing housing when you are a single woman with a pet and a limited income is…
Poisons continue to threaten wildlife across B.C.
A golden eagle is finally back in the wild after a very close call with wildlife poisons. The beautiful bird was rescued from a Grand…
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…
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…