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Urgent veterinary care for Nylah

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Help Nylah recover from dangerous bleach poisoning!


Nylah is a sweet young dog with a penchant for adventure. Unfortunately, this has landed her in a difficult situation as she accidentally got into a cupboard and knocked over a bottle of bleach. Her guardian, Hope, made sure to clean up the spill and wash Nylah’s body thoroughly. She was advised to monitor her for any adverse symptoms.  

Nylah initially seemed unharmed, but closer to the end of the day she began displaying symptoms of discomfort followed by vomiting and a bloody bowel movement. Hope rushed Nylah to the emergency vet where they found that she is suffering from pancreatitis due to toxicity.  

Hope is a full-time student who is also the caretaker and guardian for her family. Her limited funds mean she is unable to afford the costly in-hospital care that Nylah needs.  

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 toward Nylah’s life-saving medical care?

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Urgent veterinary care for Milo

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Your donation to help Milo the cat will be DOUBLED


Spending every day by Milo’s side, Christine was quick to notice his trouble urinating and loss of interest in playing with his favourite mouse toy.

Troubled, Christine rushed Milo to the vet where it was discovered that Milo is suffering from urinary crystals. He will urgently need to be treated with hospitalization, urinary cathererization, and IV fluids.

Christine has had to make many adjustments to her life since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Through it all, her love of Milo has never wavered.

Despite painful days and uncertainty about her future, being able to care for Milo and keep him happy and healthy gives Christine a sense of peace.

Unable to work, Christine’s only income is received through the very limited Persons with Disabilities payments she receives. Having spent what little she had to spare on determining the cause of Milo’s suffering, Christine has run out of funds for his emergency treatment.

With Milo in need, Christine can’t sleep. “To me, he’s family,” she told the VHS.

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 please consider donating towards Milo’s life-saving care today? Your gift today is a gesture of love that will help return Milo home to Christine.

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Urgent veterinary care for Princess

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Princess needs treatment for a severe ear infection!


Princess is a cuddly 14-year-old cat who recently developed an ear abscess. After an initial vet appointment and treatment, the painful abscess returned and is severely infected. Without treatment, this could be fatal for Princess.  

Her guardian, Anna, does everything she can to ensure that Princess is well taken care of. The two have been inseparable ever since Anna rescued Princess as a kitten. Unfortunately, Anna has been facing some health challenges of her own and after using the last of her remaining funds on the first vet appointment and treatment, she is now unable to afford treatment for this severe infection. She has reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for support.  

Can you donate today to help Princess get the care she needs to live out her golden years without pain? 

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Urgent veterinary care for Iris

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Meet Iris, a small dog with a big zest for life!  

Iris’s previous guardian unfortunately became very ill and was unable to continue taking care of her. Amina took her in after the two immediately connected and they have been each other’s loyal companions ever since.  

Recently, Amina noticed that Iris has had less of an appetite and been panting irregularly. Upon further investigation, she found a lump on her side. Amina took Iris to the vet where initial testing determined that the mass is likely cancerous and the cause of her other symptoms.  

As a senior on a low income, Amina always ensures she has emergency funds set aside for times like this. However, she was recently in an accident where she broke her ankle and has not been able to work since. She had to use most of her emergency fund during her recovery and spent the rest on Iris’s diagnostic appointment.

The $1,500 surgery Iris requires is beyond what Amina can afford. That is why she has reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for support.  

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 Iris get the life-saving surgery she needs to continue living her adventurous life?

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Life-saving care for Gus

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Your donation to help Gus get urgent veterinary care will be doubled!


Sweet young Gus has been behaving out of the ordinary recently and his guardian Izzy has done her best to care for him, as she believed he was grieving the loss of his dog best friend. Unfortunately, his behaviour persisted, and Gus stopped eating and drinking completely leading to drastic weight loss. This, coupled with bouts of vomiting has severely concerned Izzy.  

Izzy rushed Gus to the vet where they gave him IV fluids for the dehydration he is experiencing. He still needs further testing to determine the underlying cause of his illness. Izzy is a full-time student and used the last of her emergency savings on the initial appointment and IV fluids. She is desperate to find the cause of her loyal companion’s ailment, which is why she has reached out to the Vancouver Humane Society for support.  

Can you donate today to help Gus get the care he needs to come home to Izzy?  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. 

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Urgent care for Arthur

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Beloved Arthur the dog is eager to get well and come back home to his loving family.

Jodie, Arthur’s guardian, rushed him to the vet when he began urinating blood and vomiting. X-rays of Arthur have shown he is suffering from bladder stones that are making it impossible for him to urinate properly. Arthur is in need of immediate care and hospitalization that is estimated to cost $3,000.

Jodie is a 21-year-old single mother and dedicated college student who has used up the entirety of the funds she has access to on tests to determine the cause of Arthur’s suffering.

Jodie told the VHS that through the most difficult and loneliest times of her life, Arthur has stood by her as a source of unwavering comfort.

Arthur shows the same patience and love to his two-legged brother. “My two-year-old son and Arthur have a beautiful bond. They are the best of friends,” Jodie told the VHS. As such an integral part of Jodie’s family, it would be devastating to lose Arthur.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift will also be DOUBLED to have 2x the impact on getting Arthur the care he urgently needs.

Thank you for considering a gift to keep Arthur and his family together.

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Life-saving care for Birdie

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Birdie needs urgent veterinary care!

Your compassion can help bring Birdie home healthy.

When Esther returned to an eerily quiet home, her heart sank. Normally her kitten, Birdie, comes chirping towards her, his tail high, eager to sniff and greet her.

In contrast to Birdie’s typical boundless energy, Esther found Birdie hiding under the bed, staring at her with wide, fearful eyes. His sister, Moxie, seemed confused about why her beloved brother wouldn’t play with her like usual.

Esther coaxed the lethargic Birdie from under the bed and headed right to the vet.

There, Birdie received IV fluids along with tests and X-rays that revealed he has a severe intestinal blockage from swallowing a foreign object on one of his adventures. Without surgery, Birdie will not survive.

Esther rescued Birdie and his quieter sister, Moxie, because it was clear breaking up the duo was out of the question. When not chasing each other around the house, Birdie and Moxie can be found cuddling and grooming each other.

Esther can’t bear imagining how devastated Moxie would be if Birdie can’t return home.

Trying to make everything work while living on a low income, Esther had to borrow money from a friend to pay for Birdie’s initial treatment. She has no funds left for Birdie’s surgery.

Can you donate today to help Birdie get the life-saving surgery he needs?

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Life-saving care for Flynn

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Flynn needs urgent veterinary care!

Cherished family cat, Flynn, hopes you can help get him back home.

His loving guardian, Josephine, noticed Flynn’s distress when he stopped eating. Alarmed, she rushed him to the vet where she was told he’d need to stay overnight to receive IV fluids. Josephine and her children spent a sleepless night apart from Flynn until he came home the next day.

Back home, Flynn kept vomiting, leading to an immediate return to the vet for more IV fluids and another X-ray. To Josephine’s dismay, the results revealed a severe intestinal blockage. This means Flynn needs life-saving surgery.

Josephine has exhausted all her savings on Flynn’s testing and treatment so far. As a devoted single mother living on limited disability assistance, Josephine is facing an impossible financial burden.

Josephine told the VHS, “It would be devastating if I were to lose Flynn. My kids love him so much and so do I.”

Flynn loves his life with his family and is anxious to return home to his favourite people.

Can you donate today to help Flynn get the life-saving surgery he needs?

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Urgent care for Simba

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Simba is in a great deal of pain and unable to walk after his paw accidentally got caught in an automatic door on the way home. Simba’s guardian, Olivia, has recently been approved for disability assistance, but prior to that, she has been relying on her limited savings to make ends meet. Olivia’s life revolves around Simba, and she is currently in the process of having him certified as a service dog.

Olivia told the Vancouver Humane Society that loving and playful Simba rescued her. Olivia is doing everything she can to take care of her precious friend, but the veterinary bills for Simba’s wound care are overwhelming given her financial situation.

When you donate today to help Simba, you can choose to make a donation in honour of someone special and send a thoughtful e-card to their inbox.

Simply click on the “in honour of” button in the “Dedication” sectionof the online donation form. 


Can you help Simba get the care he needs to come home to Olivia?

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Life-saving care for Bubba

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Bubba needs urgent veterinary care!

A defeated meow had brought Cassie rushing around the corner to find her beloved cat, Bubba, straining and failing to use the washroom.

Bubba sat in his litter box, looking up at Cassie, eyes wide with confusion and fear. Quickly recognizing her friend needed help, Cassie scooped Bubba up in his favourite blanket and hurried him to the vet.

There, x-rays of Bubba showed he is suffering from a life-threatening urinary blockage and in need of immediate care and hospitalization. 

Challenging circumstances mean 18-year-old Cassie is emancipated and has already been living on her own for a few years. Bubba and Cassie have taken care of each other through it all, giving each other love and confidence.

Cassie has too quickly had to figure out how to get by with little outside support, and has no additional emergency funds available. It breaks Cassie’s heart to see Bubba looking to her for help she can’t provide on her own.

I’m asking if you could please consider donating towards Bubba’s life-saving care today. Your help can bring Bubba safely back home to Cassie’s warmth and love.

Can you give a gift to help Bubba today?