Vancouver Humane Society
@vancouverhumane.bsky.social
The Vancouver Humane Society is dedicated to exposing and ending animal suffering, cruelty, and exploitation.
https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/
https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/
On Dec 5, Hastings Racecourse announced the immediate end of horse racing at the province’s last track.
The VHS sat down with CBC's Stephen Quinn to share on advocacy around the racetrack and what a compassionate retirement for horses would look like.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...
The VHS sat down with CBC's Stephen Quinn to share on advocacy around the racetrack and what a compassionate retirement for horses would look like.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
On Dec 5, Hastings Racecourse announced the immediate end of horse racing at the province’s last track.
The VHS sat down with CBC's Stephen Quinn to share on advocacy around the racetrack and what a compassionate retirement for horses would look like.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...
The VHS sat down with CBC's Stephen Quinn to share on advocacy around the racetrack and what a compassionate retirement for horses would look like.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/podcas...
Many young people who love animals are drawn to industries that exploit them so they can "interact"—but those interactions can lead to unease when it becomes clear animals are stressed or controlled without choice.
From @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/why-i-...
From @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/why-i-...
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Many young people who love animals are drawn to industries that exploit them so they can "interact"—but those interactions can lead to unease when it becomes clear animals are stressed or controlled without choice.
From @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/why-i-...
From @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/why-i-...
Your donation today for The Happy Herd and the Vancouver Humane Society will be matched up to $8,000!
Today you also support animals when you:
🥯 Shop at The Sprouted Oven. 2% of sales donated.
🧶 Shop at Vegan Yarn. 25% of sales donated.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
Today you also support animals when you:
🥯 Shop at The Sprouted Oven. 2% of sales donated.
🧶 Shop at Vegan Yarn. 25% of sales donated.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Your donation today for The Happy Herd and the Vancouver Humane Society will be matched up to $8,000!
Today you also support animals when you:
🥯 Shop at The Sprouted Oven. 2% of sales donated.
🧶 Shop at Vegan Yarn. 25% of sales donated.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
Today you also support animals when you:
🥯 Shop at The Sprouted Oven. 2% of sales donated.
🧶 Shop at Vegan Yarn. 25% of sales donated.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
Here are four ways you can eat, shop, or donate to help animals this Giving Tuesday, December 2, with the support of generous local businesses! Every dollar raised helps animals today and for years to come with the VHS and the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary. 💙💚
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Here are four ways you can eat, shop, or donate to help animals this Giving Tuesday, December 2, with the support of generous local businesses! Every dollar raised helps animals today and for years to come with the VHS and the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary. 💙💚
✨ Your gift for animals, doubled ✨
This Giving Tuesday, the Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd farm sanctuary to help animals now and in the years ahead!
Double your impact for both organizations with a matched gift: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
This Giving Tuesday, the Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd farm sanctuary to help animals now and in the years ahead!
Double your impact for both organizations with a matched gift: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
✨ Your gift for animals, doubled ✨
This Giving Tuesday, the Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd farm sanctuary to help animals now and in the years ahead!
Double your impact for both organizations with a matched gift: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
This Giving Tuesday, the Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd farm sanctuary to help animals now and in the years ahead!
Double your impact for both organizations with a matched gift: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/give-h...
MEDIA RELEASE: The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is raising alarm bells as requests for emergency veterinary assistance reach unprecedented levels in 2025.
Read more: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vancou...
Read more: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vancou...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
MEDIA RELEASE: The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is raising alarm bells as requests for emergency veterinary assistance reach unprecedented levels in 2025.
Read more: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vancou...
Read more: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vancou...
Remi needs urgent vet care!
Six-year-old Remi is an elderly guinea pig with a painful lump on her neck. Her guardian, Kelly, is on a low income and needs help to get Remi treated and out of pain.
💚 Please donate to help Remi heal: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
Six-year-old Remi is an elderly guinea pig with a painful lump on her neck. Her guardian, Kelly, is on a low income and needs help to get Remi treated and out of pain.
💚 Please donate to help Remi heal: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Remi needs urgent vet care!
Six-year-old Remi is an elderly guinea pig with a painful lump on her neck. Her guardian, Kelly, is on a low income and needs help to get Remi treated and out of pain.
💚 Please donate to help Remi heal: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
Six-year-old Remi is an elderly guinea pig with a painful lump on her neck. Her guardian, Kelly, is on a low income and needs help to get Remi treated and out of pain.
💚 Please donate to help Remi heal: vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
#UBCM Executive to vote on #exotic #animal protections to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen protections for exotic species.
💚Take action: Add your name to the VHS campaign urging UBCM leaders to stand up for animal welfare.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-v...
💚Take action: Add your name to the VHS campaign urging UBCM leaders to stand up for animal welfare.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-v...
October 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#UBCM Executive to vote on #exotic #animal protections to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen protections for exotic species.
💚Take action: Add your name to the VHS campaign urging UBCM leaders to stand up for animal welfare.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-v...
💚Take action: Add your name to the VHS campaign urging UBCM leaders to stand up for animal welfare.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-v...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
September 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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...
September 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🚨 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.
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.
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...
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
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
August 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...
August 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
NEW PETITION: Urge the City of Vancouver to follow Surrey’s lead and end horse racing at Hastings Racecourse!
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/end-fu...
August 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/end-fu...
TAKE ACTION: Sign the new official government e-petition calling for an end to fur farming of all species across Canada! @thefurbearers.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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.
Video by Erin Parks.
August 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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.
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...
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...
July 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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...
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...
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...
July 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 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...
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/because-they...
July 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/because-they...
The 2025 Calgary Stampede has ended, but the calls for change continue. Take action: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/anothe...
July 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The 2025 Calgary Stampede has ended, but the calls for change continue. Take action: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/anothe...
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...
Choose compassion over cruelty. Take two actions to protect animals: vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/2025ca...
July 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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...
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...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/compan...
June 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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...
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
June 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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. ❤️
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. ❤️