The VHS Silent Auction runs from October 16 – 26, 2025.
Calling all animal lovers and business owners! Can you help with a donation for the Vancouver Humane Society’s silent auction? This year, we’re especially looking for high-value and unique donations that will excite bidders and help us reach our fundraising goal.
The VHS is currently looking for donations of:
Gift cards to a hotel, spa, plant-based restaurant, or fitness studio
Experiences such as getaways, workshops, or private classes
Cruelty-free gift baskets
All donors will:
Support the Vancouver Humane Society’s work for animals, including meaningful advocacy and life-saving veterinary care.
Have their items and business name or personal recognition shared with the VHS’s audience of more than 40,000 people.
Please note: As the Vancouver Humane Society is a vegan organization, only items and services free of animal products can be accepted. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Due to the volume of emails we receive, the VHS events team will only get in touch if we are able to include your item in the auction.
We’d love to hear about your item!
Please complete the donation form below to tell us a little more about the item you’d like to donate:
UPDATE: Help us reach out $12,000 goal for animals!
With just 12 hours left to bid, the Vancouver Humane Society’s online auction has raised $6,200 toward our $12,000 goal. Your generous bids are making a real difference for animals in need. Thank you!
You can help us reach our goal by:
• Bidding (and setting up autobids to stay on top!)
• Sharing the auction link with friends and family
Bonus: If your winning bid is 125% or more of the item’s value, you’ll receive a tax receipt for the amount above that value!
Every action helps create a kinder future for all animals.
With gratitude,
The VHS team
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 16-26.
There’s something for everyone in the auction, including: exciting experiences, cruelty-free clothing and accessories, and delicious plant-based food and treats! 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!
This year’s auction aims to raise more than $12,000 and we can’t do it without you! All proceeds from the auction will go towards the VHS’ work to advocate for animals.
The Vancouver Humane Society has partnered with Plant Curious, Vancouver’s First 100% Plant-Based Deals Site, to help raise funds and give our community an amazing discount!
Plant Curious offers an annual membership with exclusive deals at the best vegan-friendly restaurants in Vancouver. Think Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Free Appetizers, and $20 Off Entire Menus, with new deals added every single month!
Most Plant Curious Deals save you $10-$25.
Here’s the best part:
Use promo code VHS when signing up, and you’ll save $10 on your annual membership, bringing the cost down to just $19.95 for the year!
Plus, Plant Curious will also donate 💚 $10 from memberships using the code VHS to the Vancouver Humane Society!
This is a fantastic way to: ✔️ Support animals ✔️ Discover Vancouver’s most delicious vegan options ✔️ Enjoy exclusive deals that only Plant Curious Members have access to.
Sign up now at www.thisisplantcurious.com and help make a difference while enjoying the best plant-based eats in the city.
This offer is only available in January, so sign up now!
P.S. You can save more than $19.95 with just one Plant Curious Deal. It’s an easy choice for anyone who enjoys plant-based food and lives near Vancouver. 🥳
Thanks Plant Curious for the special discount and financial support!
Can you grant a wish for animals before the end of the year?
Learn how your gift makes a difference for animals
This year, allies like you called for compassionate changes for farmed animals, animals used in entertainment, animals in captivity, and wild animals.
As 2024 wraps up, your gift to animals in need today will create a more peaceful tomorrow.
Your gift today can help achieve our ultimate wish: a kinder future for all animals!
Your gift of $45 = 100 copies of PlantUniversity brochures
Brochures like the “Beginner’s Guide to Plant-Based Eating” are distributed to libraries, immigration centres, community and culture centres and more. Your gift allows the VHS to create helpful content on shifting towards a plant-based diet in multiple languages.
Your gift of $50 = Veterinary exam for one pet in need
The VHS’s McVitie program helps fund life-saving veterinary care for pets of low-income families. Helping a pet get the urgent care they need begins with a veterinary examination.
Your gift of $100.24 = 8,000 animal allies reached
You can amplify your advocacy by supporting wide-reaching online messaging, which connects more people with calls for meaningful actions to protect animals during critical policy-making periods.
Your gift of $741 = Bus ad for one month
Bus ads in the Metro Vancouver area can be viewed upwards of a million times! Thought-provoking messages direct viewers to learn more about the many benefits of shifting towards a plant-based diet over at PlantUniversity.ca.
Your gift of $1,000 = Pet first aid training for 10 service workers
Pet first aid training for service workers helps address the urgent needs of pets in the Downtown Eastside and other communities where people face barriers to accessing care. After attending a pet first aid training, workers have tools to treat and monitor minor injuries in the communities they service.
Your gift of $1,600 = Say no to rodeo billboard for 12 weeks
Billboards have a huge impact on showcasing messages to many different people. A billboard that shares the realities of rodeo helps build on the momentum of the public’s increasing opposition to inhumane rodeo events.
Thank you so much for your generosity this season!
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!
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.
Several hundred residents of the Downtown Eastside community visited the Because They Matter table in Pigeon Park on Sunday, July 20, all eager to pick up high-quality supplies for their beloved pets. Event participants also spoke with many pet guardians about accessing the VHS’s free veterinary care assistance program.
Each person who connected with the team had a unique journey, and all had incredible bonds with their pets.
Here are some of the amazing people and pets who visited the Vancouver Humane Society’s table in Pigeon Park and shared their shared their stories of resilience and unconditional love. All photos by vencreative.ca.
The VHS team and participants setting up for Because They Matter.
Because They Matter event participants.
VHS Director Chris and his daughter, Rayna ready to hand out donated dog toys!
The VHS was lucky to have help from Vegan Supply team members!
Guardian Nora posing with dog, Penny.
Lynnette and Todd the dog attended Because They Matter.
Natasha with beautiful dogs Zara and Princess.
To Live For generously donated their popular power balls to hand out at the evemt.
Jon and Remy-Roo the dog visited us back in 2024 as well! We were delighted to see them return and to hear Remy-Roo is doing so well.
Heather and Hazel, a lovely 14-year-old rescue dog.
Jollene with dogs Cumo and Drekle.
Because They Matter participants helped find items for pet guardians.
The Because They Matter table was busy!
Cori and dog, Missy.
Generously donated leashes, collars and harnesses were so appreciated by those who visited the Because They Matter table.
Lucky the dog attended Because They Matter with their guardian, Brian.
Joanne and dogs Lily-Pilly and Trixie.
Virchew generously donated food for dogs on the DTES.
Arash with happy dog Mickey, aka Mickey-Mouse.
Mike and sweet dog Zoe.
Ezekiel attended with a friend's dog, Monstar.
Tiffannii and dog Muchii-Doodles.
Vegan Supply donated dog food to the Because They Matter event.
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In all, the VHS team and event participants handed out thousands of pet supplies and hundreds of pamphlets about the Vancouver Humane Society’s veterinary assistance program.
The VHS’s veterinary support program helps animals get the care they need while staying with their loving families. The need for this program is growing every year, and it is essential that this need is met to make sure loved animals get the care they require without having to be surrendered to the already overflowing shelter and rescue system. The VHS’s veterinary support program is only possible through the help of donations from animal lovers like you.
Can you make a donation towards the VHS’s $25,000 Because They Matter fundraising goal to help animals and the people who love them? Right now all donations to the Because They Matter fundraiser will be matched by a generous donor, up to $5,000!
Loui's guardian told us how much Louis loves to run around, but that sometimes the pavement can be hard on his paws. Louis was able to get some new boots, a rain jacket, and more!
Several hundred residents of the Downtown Eastside community visited the Because They Matter table in Pigeon Park on Sunday, July 21, all eager to pick up high-quality supplies for their beloved pets. Event participants also spoke with many pet guardians about accessing the VHS’s free veterinary care assistance program.
Each person who connected with the team had a unique journey, and all had incredible bonds with their pets.
Here are some of the amazing people and pets who visited the Vancouver Humane Society’s table in Pigeon Park and shared their shared their stories of resilience and unconditional love.
King Loui was excited about the treats and food available at the Because They Matter table this year.
The Because They Matter event participants helped table visitors find the pet supplies they needed for their beloved companions.
Bill told us that his cat Angel saved his life. He also said that Angel provides comfort to a lot of the folks on the DTES.
A sweet pup poses with their guardian after receiving a new harness from the Because They Matter table.
This beautiful dog was eager to make new friends at the Because They Matter table. She got a stylish new jacket, some treats and food, and a brand new collar.
This lovely dog's guardian carefully tried on different harnesses to make sure they found the perfect fit.
Loui's guardian told us how much Louis loves to run around, but that sometimes the pavement can be hard on his paws. Louis was able to get some new boots, a rain jacket, and more!
Mr. Brady's guardian told us Mr. Brady has healed many people's souls. Him and Zelda are their guardian's pride and joy.
Some of the VHS team before the event wrapped up.
Angel the cat spent some time cuddling with Because They Matter volunteers while her guardian picked up some new cat toys for her!
Remy-Roo and her guardians.
There was a long line-up to get to the Because They Matter tables this year!
Many visitors to the Because They Matter table knew Chanel the dog and her guardian. She's a friendly and popular member of the community.
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In all, the VHS team and event participants handed out thousands of pet supplies and hundreds of pamphlets about the Vancouver Humane Society’s veterinary assistance program.
The VHS’s veterinary support program helps animals get the care they need while staying with their loving families. The need for this program is growing every year, and it is essential that this need is met to make sure loved animals get the care they require without having to be surrendered to the already overflowing shelter and rescue system. The VHS’s veterinary support program is only possible through the help of donations from animal lovers like you.
Can you make a donation toward VHS’s $15,750 Because They Matter fundraising goal to help animals and the people who love them?
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 16-23.
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.
This year’s auction aims to raise $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.
VANCOUVER, November 24, 2023 – British Columbians can enjoy great deals on plant-based pizzas while helping animals this Tuesday, November 28th. In support of Giving Tuesday, Panago Pizza locations across B.C. will be offering large plant-based pizzas for just $15 with the code PLANT15. $1 from each purchase will be donated to the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) and the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary.
Panago staff treated the Happy Herd team to plant-based pizzas last Giving Tuesday. Photo: The Happy Herd.
Each dollar donated will support vital work for animals at both local animal organizations.
“We are so grateful for Panago’s continued partnership and the generosity of each person who supports Giving Tuesday,” said VHS Communications Director Chantelle Archambault. “Your support saves the lives of animals and helps to make our community a kinder and more humane place for all species throughout the year.”
Funds support a loving forever home for more than 65 animals at the Happy Herd. This Aldergrove-based sanctuary provides a safe haven for animals rescued from the farming industry, like Noodles, who was taken in after being rejected by his mother. Born with a neurological condition that affects his coordination and appetite, Noodles is now thriving among his animal friends of all kinds at the Happy Herd.
Noodles, an Icelandic sheep with a neurological condition, found a loving forever home at The Happy Herd. He has made many friends in his new home, like Desi the cow, pictured. Photos: The Happy Herd.
Donated dollars also support vital program and advocacy work at the Vancouver Humane Society, including covering life-saving veterinary care for beloved pets like Tommy, and ensuring they can return to their caring guardians rather than being surrendered to the overburdened shelter and rescue system.
Tommy received life-saving treatment including round-the-clock IV fluids thanks to the VHS’s McVitie Fund. Photo: Vancouver Humane Society.
Panago offers 5 plant-based pizza recipes and continues to grow their plant-based choices as part of their long-term commitment to sustainability. Visit panago.com/our-values to learn more.
Members of the community can also donate directly to the VHS and The Happy Herd at vancouverhumane.ca. Panago is matching donations made to the Giving Tuesday campaign up to $2,000, and other generous local partners are matching an additional $6,000 in donations! This means that each gift makes double the difference to help animals.
Nash's guardian told VHS staff about the strong bond between them. It definitely shows!
Several hundred residents of the Downtown Eastside community visited the Because They Matter table in Pigeon Park on Sunday, July 23, all eager to pick up high-quality supplies for their beloved pets. Event participants also spoke with many pet guardians about accessing the VHS’s free veterinary care assistance programs.
Each person who connected with the team had a unique journey, and all had incredible bonds with their pets.
Here are some of the amazing people and pets who visited the Vancouver Humane Society’s table in Pigeon Park and shared their shared their stories of resilience and unconditional love.
Freedom's guardian told the VHS team that Freedom was her daughter’s dog, who tragically passed away from an overdose. Freedom means everything to her, and she described Freedom as her dog granddaughter.
Rhino's guardian told our team that she had been going through a rough time after losing her 16-year-old chihuahua and then Rhino came into her life and turned things around.
Taylor has been with her guardian since she was a puppy. Her guardian picked up a new leash and collar for Taylor.
Billy Bob got lots of love from the Because They Matter participants!
A family of dogs came to visit and pick out supplies from the Because They Matter table.
Freedom chose the perfect toy.
Kash visited the Because They Matter table last year, and stopped by with his guardian to say hello again!
Beautiful Miss Miss found some new leashes and collars at the Because They Matter table.
Nash's guardian told VHS staff about the strong bond between them. It definitely shows!
Sneaker happily showed off the new harness his guardian picked out for him at the Because They Matter table.
Mia's guardian tested out a new brush they'd picked up from the Because They Matter table on Mia, much to her delight.
The VHS staff after another successful Because They Matter.
Daisy was happy to say hello to everyone she met.
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In all, the VHS team and event participants handed out thousands of pet supplies and around 400 pamphlets about the Vancouver Humane Society’s veterinary assistance programs.
The VHS’s veterinary support programs help animals get the care they need while staying with their loving families. The need for these programs is growing every year, and it is essential that this need is met to make sure loved animals get the care they require without having to be surrendered to the already overflowing shelter and rescue system. The VHS’s veterinary support programs are only possible through the help of donations from animal lovers like you.
Can you make a donation toward VHS’s $15,000 Because They Matter fundraising goal to help animals and the people who love them?
