Last year was incredibly challenging for many animal guardians across British Columbia. Rising costs left more people struggling to afford emergency veterinary care for the animals they love. At the same time, shelters and rescues were stretched beyond capacity.
For guardians with nowhere else to turn, the Vancouver Humane Society’s McVitie Fund was a vital lifeline.
In 2025, 1,372 animals received urgent, life-saving veterinary care through the McVitie Fund, nearly double the number helped the year before. Demand has grown dramatically, with more than eleven times as many applications compared to 2020.
Thanks to caring people like you, the program was able to remain open until mid-December and distribute a record-breaking $642,000 in emergency funds.
animals received life-saving veterinary care through the McVitie Fund in 2025
Your support makes stories like Rafiki’s possible.
After repeated attempts to treat painful urinary crystals, Rafiki needed emergency surgery. With help from the McVitie Fund, he received the care he needed and is now back home with his guardian, Sarah. “If it wasn’t for you, I don’t know what I would have done. Thank you so much!” Sarah told the VHS. “He’s my baby boy. He means everything to me.”
Every dollar makes a difference for families in need of urgent support. Can you donate today to help animals come home safe?