Author: Claire Yarnold

A little black dog with a big personality, Bandit is facing some serious dental issues. He is in pain, having difficulty eating, and several of his teeth need to be extracted. Left untreated, his guardian is concerned the infection could spread from his mouth to other parts of his body.  

Bandit’s guardian Theresa is unable to work as she is living with Fibromyalgia and CPTSD. Theresa shared, “Bandit came into my life after completing my addiction treatment and he was instrumental in motivating me to stay clean. He is my emotional support dog and very important since I do not have any family support. There was a time when if not for him I probably would not have left the house, but since we get out for regular daily walks, my anxiety has greatly decreased, and my mental health has become stable.” 

“Little black Bandit is notorious for breaking hearts! He is a very well-mannered distinguished gentleman, especially when it comes to treats and back scratches, or both.” 

Right now, Theresa cannot cover the full cost of his dental surgery on her own. She told us, “Being able to get the help we need would mean the world to Bandit and me because it would ensure that we could stay together for many years to come.” 

With help from the Vancouver Humane Society’s McVitie program, Bandit will get the care he needs as soon as possible. 

Can you donate today toward the dental surgery that will help Bandit live pain-free again?

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?  

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.