✨ The VHS online auction for the animals is officially live! ✨ From now until October 26, you can bid on more than 100 incredible plant-based and animal-friendly items, all generously donated by local businesses and animal lovers. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/find-u...

Since 2019, dozens of animals have died at Marineland. It’s time for Ontario to act. Join @humanecanada.ca and allies across Canada in calling on the government to protect these animals: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/take-a...

✨ The countdown is on...our online auction for the animals opens next week! ✨ From October 16–26, you’ll be able to bid on incredible plant-based and animal-friendly items and experiences, all generously donated by local businesses and supporters. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/find-u...

URGENT: Sweet Louie is suffering from a painful urinary blockage. Without treatment, urinary obstructions can quickly become fatal for cats. His guardian, Geoff, is heartbroken. Can you donate today to help Louie get the treatment he needs? vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

URGENT: Duke needs surgery! After he stopped eating, Duke’s guardian Garv rushed him to the vet. He is still drinking but keeps vomiting and is growing weaker. Surgery for a blockage is his only hope. Can you help?https://vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/cause-duke-urgent-care

Read the new opinion piece in @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social from the VHS's Chantelle Archambault and World Animal Protection's Erin Ryan at vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/b-c-ne...

🚨 Last chance to speak up for exotic animals From Sept 22–26, leaders at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention will vote on a resolution calling for stronger regulations for exotic animals kept as pets and mobile live animal programs. 🚨 Ask your local council to support this resolution.

URGENT: Lenny needs emergency care 💔 Carl’s beloved cat is suffering from a painful urinary blockage. “He’s my hero and I love him with my whole heart,” Carl shared. Please donate to help Lenny get life-saving treatment: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

REMINDER: Don't miss your chance to speak up for horses used in racing! Call on the City of Vancouver to follow Surrey's lead and end horse racing at Hastings Racecourse. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...

URGENT: Jack needs surgery! “I don’t know what is wrong with Jack’s eye, and I am so worried for him," said Jennifer, Jack's guardian. Can you donate to help Jack? vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈 Today we honour the beloved pets we’ve lost. Though their absence feels heavy, their love and joy live on in our hearts. You can make a gift in their memory to help animals in need🐾https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/rainbow-bridge-rememberance-day

NEW PETITION: Urge the City of Vancouver to follow Surrey’s lead and end horse racing at Hastings Racecourse! vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...

Last week, Surrey’s Fraser Downs Racetrack announced its immediate closure amid a wider trend of waning public support for horse racing, plummeting revenues, and increased knowledge around animal sentience and well-being. Media & VHS response: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-we...

LAST CHANCE: The official e-petition to end fur farming in Canada closes this Sunday at 11:40 am! vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/end-fu...

URGENT: Bane, a beloved 90lb lap dog, has an aggressive mast cell tumor and needs urgent surgery to stop it from spreading. Can you donate to help Bane get the care he needs and stay in the loving home where he belongs: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

TAKE ACTION: Sign the new official government e-petition calling for an end to fur farming of all species across Canada! @thefurbearers.bsky.social

John and Remi-Roo stopped by VHS's recent Because They Matter event. John picked out toys and shared how much the event means to DTES residents. Donate now to help animals in low-income homes get the emergency veterinary care they need. www.canadahelps.org/.../theymatt... ❤️ Video by Erin Parks.

Are you a passionate changemaker with a talent for advocacy and a heart for animals? The VHS is looking for a dedicated Campaign Manager to help lead impactful campaigns that improve the lives of animals and influence systemic change across Canada! vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/join-o...

🚨 Neptr needs urgent care! Neptr is peeing blood and in pain from a possibly life-threatening urinary issue. He needs emergency testing and treatment to survive. Can you donate to help Neptr get the veterinary care he needs? vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

Thank you so much to all the animal lovers who made this past weekend's Because They Matter event possible! There is still time to help meet the goal for life-saving veterinary support funds—the next $5,000 will be matched by a generous supporter! vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/because-they...

The 2025 Calgary Stampede has ended, but the calls for change continue. Take action: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/anothe...

🚨 Tommy needs urgent care! Tommy has a life-threatening bladder blockage and needs emergency treatment to survive. Can you donate to help Tommy get the veterinary care he needs? 💙 vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

The 2024 fatality rate at Hastings was 1.78 per thousand starts. Meanwhile, the average fatality rate at U.S. and Canadian tracks that report to the Equine Injury Database has not been that high since 2014. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-re...

At the Calgary Stampede, animals continue to suffer for entertainment. At least 109 animals have died at the rodeo and chuckwagon races since 1986. The risk continues every year. Choose compassion over cruelty. Take two actions to protect animals: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/2025ca...

MEDIA RELEASE: Animal protection organizations are raising the alarm about mounting censorship efforts by major advertising companies and media groups in the lead-up to the Calgary Stampede. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/compan...

Navi was able to get the urgent surgery she needed to treat a life-threatening pyometra infection. Because of the help of supporters like you, Navi will soon be back to adventures, playing, and making new friends. Thank you for your role in reuniting Navi with her guardian, Theo. ❤️

"I would really question what is entertaining about seeing animals suffer." Read the Vancouver Humane Society's response to new animal care statements from the Calgary Stampede in @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social and @citynewscalgary.bsky.social. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-re...

Dax needs urgent care! Dax has stopped eating and drinking and is too weak to move. His guardian, Cheyenne, has spent everything she has on tests with no answers. Dax now needs more tests and a second opinion. Can you help with a donation? 💙 vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

Most Canadians consider their companion animals to be part of the family—but emergency planning rarely includes them. Sign the new federal e-petition launched by @humanecanada.ca to help protect animals and the people who care for them! vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/includ...

The VHS has released a report calling on Vancouver City Council to end horse racing at Hastings Racecourse. 14 horses have died at Hastings since 2023. The fatality rate is significantly higher than the industry average. Take action: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-re...

New polling shows that more Canadians are experiencing financial barriers to veterinary care due to the cost of living crisis. Read more from @financialpostcom.bsky.social: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-da...

Odin is back home! ❤️ Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community, Odin the cat was able to get urgent PU surgery to reshape his urethra, allowing him to urinate and prevent future blockages. He is now safely back home recovering with the love and support of his guardian, Milly.

On Wednesday, the VHS learned of the tragic and senseless death of a horse named Gem Dancer, who collapsed after a race held during a heat warning. That day, VHS submitted a report to City Council calling for an end to horse racing at Hastings in 2026. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-re...

Navi needs urgent surgery for a life-threatening pyometra infection.💔 Navi's guardian, Theo, has used all his savings on Navi's testing and diagnosis and has nothing left for the surgery needed to save her. Can you help Navi with a donation? vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

A plan to support pets and their guardians evacuating during emergencies could save animal and human lives. Can you take the quick action from @humanecanada.ca? humanecanada.ca/en/your-huma...

Are you organized, strategic, and passionate about plant-based outreach and advocacy? The VHS is hiring! This is a 1-year contract position for a Plant-Based Campuses Coordinator. See position details and how to apply: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/plant-...

🚨 LAST CHANCE: The National Farm Animal Care Council's pig welfare survey closes tomorrow! Take 5 minutes to share your top 3 concerns about pig welfare in Canada: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y.... Share this post to spread the word!

Imagine spending most of your life unable to turn around. Many mother pigs in Canada are confined in crates so small they can barely move. Right now, you have a rare chance to help change this and other concerning standards of care for pigs: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of supporters like you, Bobo was able to get the surgery he needed to resolve a urinary blockage. “I am very grateful to you for helping him through this difficult time so that he can continue his life,” said Bobo's guardian, Elaine. “Thank you so much.”

Canada got a "D" grade on animal welfare in the latest Animal Protection Index from @animalprotection.bsky.social. Find out what this means, how it stacks up to other countries, and what you can do to help: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...

Sweet Odin needs life-saving surgery. Can you help bring him back home to his loving guardian, Milly? vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

Take action: Can you take 5 minutes to share your top concerns about pig welfare in Canada? 🐖 Your input could shape the next 10+ years of pig welfare standards. Fill out the quick online survey by June 4, 2025. Tips and link: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...

The 2025 racing season at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver has begun. Just weeks before it started, a young horse lost her life to a catastrophic injury during training. It's time to rethink horse racing. Take the pledge to say no to horse racing: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/rethin...

What’s really happening behind the scenes on Canadian fur farms? Click the link to watch the newly released documentary from @thefurbearers.bsky.social and take action to #EndFurFarming in Canada. furfarming.ca

Thanks to the kindness of our community, Teddy was able to get the surgery he needed to remove seven masses. He is now safely back home recovering with the love and support of his favourite people, Glenna and her son. “Thank you again for your compassion and help with Teddy,” Glenna said.

URGENT: Bobo needs life-saving surgery! Veterinary staff have determined that Bobo is suffering from a urinary blockage and will need urgent surgery to reshape his urethra and save his life. Read more and donate to Bobo's veterinary care here: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...

Satisfying, refreshing, packed with veggies, and ready in 30 minutes! Give plant-based a try with this roasted vegetable pesto sandwich, plus many more recipes at Plant University. Full recipe: plantuniversity.ca/recipes-indi...

While we might intuitively think that “food miles” — how far our food has traveled to reach us — play a big role, transport accounts for just 5% of the global emissions from our food system.

Animals dying in transport, bred without oversight, and sold in takeout containers. What is happening in Canada's wildlife trade? Read or listen to the full episode: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...

URGENT: Teddy needs life-saving surgery! "I know Teddy needs this surgery. I have to do whatever I can to help him before it's too late," Glenna, Teddy's guardian, told the VHS. Read more and donate to Teddy's veterinary care here: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...