Below are our most recent media releases. For more information or requests for interviews with VHS staff contact Peter Fricker, Projects and Communications Director: 604 266 9744 or cell 604 603 5401, peter@vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
Has COVID-19 made life harder for pets and their guardians?
Research project will examine the impact of the pandemic on people and their pets to learn how they can be helped to deal with future disasters Vancouver – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) and Dalhousie University are launching a joint research project to identify hardships faced by people and their pets as a result of COVID-19 and to…
Vancouver Humane Society calls for investigation into animal care at Greater Vancouver Zoo
Call follows euthanization of moose and allegations of poor animal care Vancouver – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) says disturbing images of an emaciated moose at the Greater Vancouver Zoo and allegations of poor animal care should be investigated by…
Thought-provoking billboard urges Vancouverites to “Go Veg”
New Vancouver Humane Society ad campaign promotes kindness to all animals Media releaseJuly 23, 2020 Vancouver – A striking new billboard in downtown Vancouver is encouraging Vancouverites to treat farmed animals with the same compassion as other animals by transitioning…
Vancouver Humane Society says horse carriage rides in Stanley Park are unsafe
Vancouver – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is commenting on the controversy over the traffic problem caused in Stanley Park by horse-drawn carriages. The society says the carriages not only create a risk to public safety but also compromise the…