Historically, human “management” of wildlife has involved culling (killing) animals that have been deemed to be in conflict with human activities (such as agriculture) or causing a threat to another wild population’s viability, such as with wolves and caribou. Culling is unnecessary. Alternative methods to avoid animal/human conflict and to prevent significant danger to humans and/or other animals include:
- Humane deterrents (e.g. motion-sensitive sprinklers)
- Non-contact hazing (e.g. shouting, making noise/scents to ensure an animal leaves an area)
- Anti-feeding bylaws
- Road signage
- Contraception and translocation carried out by trained professionals with appropriate authority
Wildlife also face significant welfare consequences as a result of the wildlife trade. Live animals and the bodies of deceased animals are traded internationally. The risk of disease transfer between species, including from animals to humans, is high. Additionally, being kept in cages and transport for long hours leads to significant levels of animal distress.
What we are doing about it
Dangerous wildlife poisons
Rodenticides are highly toxic poisons that cause a slow and painful death for the rodents that consume them and can severely injure or kill any scavengers, predators or pets who encounter the poisoned rodents. Animal advocates are calling for a full ban on these inhumane and indiscriminate poisons.
Latest news
Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/undisclosed-coyote-trapping-in-stanley-park-sparks-public-safety-backlash-8157496 An undisclosed research program to trap coyotes using drop nets, neck snares and leg-hold traps in Stanley Park poses a threat to public safety. “Aaron Hofman, director of advocacy and policy at the non-profit The Fur-Bearers, said that by failing to disclose the plan to the public, the City of Vancouver is putting workers, park-goers,…
Podcast: How can you help wildlife?
What can we do to help wildlife? There are many ways that human activities, infrastructure, and policies impact wild animals. On this month’s episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society’s Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault discuss the ways in which animal allies can speak up for wildlife. Note: This written discussion has…
Why Canada needs to take action now to stop octopus farming
Article originally published in The Daily Hive. In the award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher, filmmaker and Sea Change Project co-founder Craig Foster says, “A lot of people say an octopus is like an alien. But the strange thing is, as you get closer to them, you realize that we’re very similar in a lot of ways.”…
Panago Pizza selling plant-based pizzas to benefit two animal charities in B.C.
Panago Pizza team members deliver plant-based pizzas to the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary. VANCOUVER, November 25, 2022 – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) and the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary are teaming up to help animals now and in the future with the generous support of Panago Pizza! On Giving Tuesday, November 29th, customers can get…