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Find unique gifts & help animals at VHS’s online auction

Join the VHS for an exciting online auction this fall!

There are more than 100 items available to bid on in the online auction, all generously donated by local businesses.

Some of the incredible gifts donated by local businesses

The auction will run from October 17-27.

There’s something for everyone in the auction, including: treats for your furry companion, vegan beauty and skincare products, and delicious plant-based restaurant gift cards! The silent auction is the perfect place to purchase unique holiday gifts for loved ones or to treat yourself to something special, and all for a good cause.

New items are being added each day so be sure to check back!

Browse available items

Here’s how to register to start bidding!

1. Head to the VHS BiddingOwl auction site.

2. Select ‘Bidder Login” in the top right of the page:

3. Enter your email address to see if you already have an account.

4. Log in or follow the instructions to create an account.

(Please note, the Bidding Owl website has been updated this year so you may need to create a new account for 2024).

Get started

This year’s auction aims to raise more than $11,000 and we can’t do it without you! All proceeds from the auction will go towards the VHS’ work to advocate for animals.

Learn more about the VHS’s programs and advocacy work to see how your purchase at the auction helps animals.

The VHS is so grateful to the following businesses and individuals that are supporting the online auction:

  • 33 Acres
  • A Sunday in August
  • Amy Gogarty
  • Art & Soul Pastel by Carmen
  • Arts Club Theatre Company
  • Ashley O’Mara art
  • Barrington Brolly
  • Blim
  • Blume
  • Bonus Bakery
  • breATHe Kitchen
  • BReD
  • Brooklyn Fowler
  • Canucks alumni association
  • Carole Boivin
  • Carol Dingee
  • Cindy Whitehead Psychic Medium
  • Cirque De Soleil
  • Core Community
  • Designs for you
  • Diane Paterson
  • Do Chay
  • Don Lepan
  • Door 11 Botanical Skincare
  • Dorothea Gordon
  • Drby Pet Co.
  • Elena Markelova
  • Eva Taylor Art
  • Fox & Oak
  • Goh Ballet
  • Grey Jay Gear Co.
  • Hand Eye Ceramics
  • Herb Auerbach
  • Hustle
  • Infofit
  • Ivyc Designs
  • Jacked on the Beanstalk
  • Janet
    Finlayson
  • Jaybird
  • Johanna Hickey
  • Jokes Please!
  • Karin Taylor Art
  • Konscious Foods
  • Lily & Roo
  • MAKE
  • MarketSmart Communications
  • Meet
  • Meowbox
  • Mikel Grant Jewellery
  • Mindfull Mode
  • Modo Yoga NVan
  • My Bougie Bottle
  • Nam Vegan Express
  • Nuttea
  • Oatworthy
  • Off-The-Record-Conseling
  • Paliotti’s Westside
  • Panela Lemon
  • Plant Based
  • Poshy Paw
  • Treaty/Animals Save Movement
  • Plant Curious
  • Poplin & Co.
  • Pumpkins After Dark
  • Rayne Jacobson
  • Ride Cycle Club
  • Sandra Parsons
  • Sharon Shivji
  • Shelley Tetz
  • Shirley Hintz
  • Skwálwen Botanicals
  • Spread’em Kitchen
  • Spin Society
  • Sprouted Oven
  • Sriracha Revolver
  • Style Aligned with Karina
  • suri by design
  • Teresa Knight
  • The Hive
  • The Improv Centre
  • The Pie Hole
  • To Live For
  • UBC Opera
  • Vancouver Art Gallery
  • Vancouver Burlesque Co.
  • Vancouver Canadians
  • Vancouver Opera
  • Veg Out
  • Vegan Family Kitchen
  • Vegan Shoku
  • Vegan Supply
  • Vessi
  • Virchew
  • Wild Jasmine Apothecary
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Urgent Care

Copper needs life-saving surgery!

Donate toward Copper’s life-saving care


Should you have any trouble making a donation on this page, please click here. In the Message to VHS portion of the donation form, you can write McVitie to let us know this gift is for animals in need of urgent care.

Sweet young Copper is full of life and loves to climb everything he can find. Sadly, his curiosity landed him in a difficult situation recently when his guardian, Janine, came home one day to find that he was limping on his back leg. After a trip to the vet for some X-rays, it was determined that Copper’s femur is badly broken. Janine believes he likely fell from a high surface while climbing.  Copper currently has very limited mobility and is experiencing a great deal of pain.

Due to the severity of the break, the vet has recommended a full amputation to mitigate the risk of a potentially life-threatening infection occurring.  As a senior on pension, Janine is unable to afford this costly procedure. She knows it is the safest route of treatment to ensure that Copper lives a happy and full life. With help from the Vancouver Humane Society’s McVitie program, Copper will get the care he needs as soon as possible. 

Can you donate today toward the surgery that will help Copper get back to moving around and enjoying life?  


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Urgent Care

Urgent veterinary care for Bodie

DOUBLE your donation to Bodie’s urgent care

Bodie urgently needs bloodwork and x-rays!

Brittney and her son love to guess what their chatty cat, Bodie, is trying to say with his delightful chirps and playful meows.

When a much different noise, a loud and desperate crying, startled both Brittney and her son awake, they immediately knew something was wrong. Rushing to Bodie’s side, they found him straining in his litter box. Bodie looked up at his guardians with wide, terrified eyes.

At the veterinary clinic, Bodie was treated for a urinary obstruction that didn’t resolve itself. Vets have urgently recommended bloodwork and x-rays to determine whether Bodie needs surgery.

Brittney is a single mother who fiercely devotes herself to caring for both her son and Bodie. Brittney’s son is experiencing challenges that require full-time care and leave Brittney unable to work. Having already spent more than $1,000 on Bodie’s initial treatment, Brittney has no additional funds to spare. Can you donate today toward Bodie’s urgent medical care?

An anonymous donor is currently generously matching all donations toward the VHS’s McVitie Fund, up to $25,000! This means your donation to help Bodie will have double the impact.

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Urgent Care

Life-saving treatment for Blue

DOUBLE your donation toward Blue’s care

Blue has a life-threatening intestinal blockage

Blue is a precious young cat who has been a source of unconditional love and companionship for his guardian, Edith. When Blue started vomiting uncontrollably, Edith rushed him to the vet.

After initial testing, the vet has found that Blue is suffering from an intestinal blockage and requires immediate surgical intervention.

If left untreated, intestinal blockages in cats are fatal due to the obstruction for food passage, leading to pain, inflammation, tissue death, and potential severe infection. Immediate veterinary attention is vital to save Blue’s life.  

DOUBLE your donation: An anonymous donor is currently generously matching all donations toward the VHS’s McVitie Fund, up to $25,000! This means your donation will have double the impact.

Could you donate today to help Blue?

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Urgent Care

Urgent veterinary care for Nami

DOUBLE your donation toward Nami’s care

Your donation to help Nami will be DOUBLED
Nami is suffering from gallbladder issues and need surgery

Nami is an incredible and sweet 10-year-old dog who recently immigrated to Canada with her loving guardian, Keiko. Keiko rescued Nami from a life of confinement and together, they embarked on a new chapter in their lives filled with dreams. But now, Nami desperately needs help.
 
Nami has adjusted beautifully to her new life in Canada, bringing joy to everyone she encounters with her happy and playful spirit. However, her recent health struggles have caused great concern for Keiko. Nami has been experiencing occasional vomiting, and after a visit to the vet, they discovered that she is suffering from a gallbladder issue, which led to jaundice. Left untreated, this condition could become life-threatening. Nami needs surgery and extensive post-operative monitoring and care to ensure her recovery.
 
Keiko recently graduated from college and has a very limited income, which she carefully allocates to support herself and her beloved companion, Nami. The cost of the medical care Nami now requires is overwhelming for Keiko’s financial situation. That is why she reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for help.
 
By donating today, you can provide the funding for Nami’s life-saving surgery. Your contribution will help cover the cost of her hospitalization, where her condition will be carefully monitored, ensuring a smooth and successful recovery.

An anonymous donor is currently generously matching all donations toward the VHS’s McVitie Fund, up to $25,000! This means your donation will have double the impact. Can you donate today to help Nami?

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Urgent Care

Life-saving care for Gus

DOUBLE your donation toward Gus’s care

Your donation to help Gus will be DOUBLED
Gus needs life-saving PU surgery to treat urinary crystals

Gus is a sweet 1-year old kitten who has unfortunately had a tough go at the beginning of his life. He has been battling recurring urinary crystals, and despite undergoing catheterization three times and eating a special diet, the issue persists. The vet has now recommended PU (perineal urethrostomy) surgery, a procedure that is critical to keeping Gus alive and will greatly improve Gus’s quality of life.  

Gus’s guardian Douglas is on low income and loves his feline companion dearly. The surgery that Gus now urgently requires will cost $2,500, which is more than Douglas is able to afford on his limited income, having spent much of his savings on Gus’s previous vet visits and treatments. That is why he has reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for help.  

An anonymous donor is currently generously matching all donations toward the VHS’s McVitie Fund, up to $25,000! This means your donation will have double the impact. Can you donate today to help Gus?

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Urgent Care

Life-saving care for Bella

DOUBLE your donation toward Bella’s care

Your donation to help Bella will be DOUBLED
Bella needs life-saving surgery after being attacked by another dog

When sweet chihuahua Bella was attacked by another dog, it left her with a severe eye injury which tragically is life-threatening. 

Bella’s loving guardian Nicky rushed her to the veterinary clinic where the vet confirmed she will need an eye enucleation procedure (removal of her eye). Bella is currently hospitalized and her surgery will take place immediately in order to save her life.

Bella’s surgery is expected to cost approximately $1,500 and Nicky has no financial resources to cover this unexpected bill. She is distraught seeing her beloved girl in pain.

As a senior, almost the entirety of Nicky’s monthly pension goes toward her rent. The remainder of her budget is impossibly small and she told the VHS she has to “juggle very carefully just to get by” each month. That’s why I am hoping you can help this sweet pup by donating toward her care. 

The VHS team is keeping in communication with Nicky and the vet to monitor the situation and has committed to covering Bella’s veterinary bill. 

Starting today, an anonymous donor is generously matching all donations toward the VHS’s McVitie Fund, up to $25,000! This means your donation will have double the impact. Can you donate today to help Bella?

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fundraising News/Blog

Valentine’s Day e-cards

This Valentine’s Day, choose to send an e-card to someone you love when you donate to the VHS on their behalf! Your thoughtful donation will go towards improving the lives of animals, while letting someone special know you’re thinking of them. 

When you donate below, choose to make a donation in honour of someone special and pick a thoughtful e-card that will be sent directly to their inbox. Simply click on the “in honour of” button in the “Dedication” section of the online donation form. 

Donate and send an e-card
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Urgent Care

Urgent care for Quincy

Donate toward Quincy’s care

Sweet Quincy needs urgent care

When Quincy started bleeding significantly, her guardian Elaine rushed her to the to the vet. Quincy was diagnosed with a pyometra infection and needs urgent life-saving surgery.

Elaine told the VHS, “She is the sweetest little girl who provides comfort to those with mental health issues. She means the world to us.”

Elaine is a senior who cares for two foster children, and is experiencing financial struggles. She reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for assistance with Quincy’s care. Quincy has been by Elaine’s side for the last 7 years and truly is her best friend.

Your gift today will help cover the cost of Quincy’s surgery, which is expected to cost approximately $1,500. You can help ensure she receives the best possible care so she can return home safely to Elaine and her family.

Can you help Quincy get better by donating?

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#GivingTuesday

Your gift helps animals!

Donate now

Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary this Giving Tuesday to make life better for animals!

Between now and November 29, you can donate directly to our joint campaign. The first $6,000 in donations received will be matched by generous local partners! We are also looking for businesses and individuals to support this campaign through matched giving donations. Check out our sponsorship package for more details.

be a giving tuesday sponsor

Every supporter that donates toward the Giving Tuesday campaign will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a $50 Lotus Seed Vegan gift card or a $25 The Burrow gift card.

How your donation helps

The Happy Herd provides a loving home to 65 animals rescued from the farming industry. Over the past year, they welcomed two goats, two kittens, a rabbit and two guinea pigs. Happy Herd’s costs have risen dramatically over the past year due to wildfires and floods causing supply chain issues across B.C. A round bale of hay for the cows has jumped from $65 to $110, most feed has increased by at least 20% and the cost of a vet visit has risen from $135 to $185.

Your generous support of this campaign will have a lasting impact on the lives of the animals who call The Happy Herd home.

Since 1984, the Vancouver Humane Society has been supporting individuals, organizations, and governments to take action for the welfare and rights of animals influenced by human activities. Whether advocating against rodeo cruelty, providing emergency vet funds for companion animals in low income homes, offering resources to help people and businesses choose plant-based options, or lobbying for policies that minimize harm to animals, VHS is dedicated to ending animal suffering in all forms. All donations to VHS will go directly toward vital programs and advocacy work in order to create a kinder world for all animals.

Thank you so much for your support of both of our organizations!

  • Lotus Seed Vegan – will be donating a gift card for a Giving Tuesday prize draw.
  • Panago – will be offering $10 plant-based pizzas at all B.C. Panago locations on Giving Tuesday with code PLANT10. $1 from each pizza will be donated toward our campaign.
  • Sprouted Oven – will be donating 3% of their sales on Giving Tuesday.
  • The Burrow – will be donating a gift card for a Giving Tuesday prize draw.