- The Vancouver Humane Society is joining Humane Canada and advocates across Canada in calling for companion animals to be included in emergency planning.
- More than 60% of Canadian households include a dog or cat, yet there is a lack of pet-inclusive support and accommodations for people evacuating during emergencies such as wildfires.
- The lack of resources and limited training on animal response adds to confusion and panic in times of emergency, and can lead to people delaying or avoiding seeking safety, risk of death for animals, and added dangers for first responders.
- A new federal e-petition launched by Humane Canada calls on the Canadian government to include animals in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
TAKE ACTION: Canadian residents can sign the official parliamentary e-petition until October 9, 2025. After you sign, be sure to click the link in the confirmation email so your signature is counted.
You can also use the quick action tool from Humane Canada to send an email to federal decision-makers calling for change.