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/
Horse-drawn carriage rides may feel nostalgic, but Vancouver’s streets have changed.
In this video, we share recent footage from 2025 and explain why horse-drawn carriages on busy city streets no longer align with modern traffic, safety, or animal welfare standards.
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In this video, we share recent footage from 2025 and explain why horse-drawn carriages on busy city streets no longer align with modern traffic, safety, or animal welfare standards.
youtu.be/1vQmjlergsE?...
Tell Vancouver City Council: keep horse-drawn carriages off busy city streets
YouTube video by Vancouver Humane Society
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February 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Horse-drawn carriage rides may feel nostalgic, but Vancouver’s streets have changed.
In this video, we share recent footage from 2025 and explain why horse-drawn carriages on busy city streets no longer align with modern traffic, safety, or animal welfare standards.
youtu.be/1vQmjlergsE?...
In this video, we share recent footage from 2025 and explain why horse-drawn carriages on busy city streets no longer align with modern traffic, safety, or animal welfare standards.
youtu.be/1vQmjlergsE?...
URGENT: Astro needs surgery to remove a cancerous tumour
Can you donate today to help Astro get the urgent surgery he needs?
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Can you donate today to help Astro get the urgent surgery he needs?
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February 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
URGENT: Astro needs surgery to remove a cancerous tumour
Can you donate today to help Astro get the urgent surgery he needs?
vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
Can you donate today to help Astro get the urgent surgery he needs?
vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
🐴 Have your say on the care and handling standards for #horses and donkeys in #Canada!
The draft #Equine Code of Practice is open for public comment until March 12, 2026. Everyone can participate, even feedback on one section makes a difference.
👉 vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...
The draft #Equine Code of Practice is open for public comment until March 12, 2026. Everyone can participate, even feedback on one section makes a difference.
👉 vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...
Have your say: Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equine
Public feedback is open on Canada’s draft Equine Code of Practice. Learn what’s proposed and share your input on equine care standards.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
🐴 Have your say on the care and handling standards for #horses and donkeys in #Canada!
The draft #Equine Code of Practice is open for public comment until March 12, 2026. Everyone can participate, even feedback on one section makes a difference.
👉 vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...
The draft #Equine Code of Practice is open for public comment until March 12, 2026. Everyone can participate, even feedback on one section makes a difference.
👉 vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/have-y...
A new season of 'Fear Factor', filmed in B.C. and involving local animal handlers, raised serious animal welfare concerns and prompted the VHS to file cruelty complaints.
👉 Speak up for animals & join the VHS in filing complaints:
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-fe...
👉 Speak up for animals & join the VHS in filing complaints:
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-fe...
New 'Fear Factor' season filmed in B.C. shows inhumane handling of animals: Learn more & take action
A new 'Fear Factor' season, filmed in Metro Vancouver and involving local animal handlers, has raised serious animal welfare concerns.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
A new season of 'Fear Factor', filmed in B.C. and involving local animal handlers, raised serious animal welfare concerns and prompted the VHS to file cruelty complaints.
👉 Speak up for animals & join the VHS in filing complaints:
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-fe...
👉 Speak up for animals & join the VHS in filing complaints:
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/new-fe...
Canada has the opportunity to move toward modern, humane science, but only if we act quickly.
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vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/help-p...
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Canada has the opportunity to move toward modern, humane science, but only if we act quickly.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/help-p...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/help-p...
Frank is suffering from severe dental disease and urgently needs treatment. Without surgery, her condition could worsen.
Please consider donating to help Frank get the dental care she needs to return home to her loving guardian, Noelle. ❤️
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Please consider donating to help Frank get the dental care she needs to return home to her loving guardian, Noelle. ❤️
vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Frank is suffering from severe dental disease and urgently needs treatment. Without surgery, her condition could worsen.
Please consider donating to help Frank get the dental care she needs to return home to her loving guardian, Noelle. ❤️
vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
Please consider donating to help Frank get the dental care she needs to return home to her loving guardian, Noelle. ❤️
vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
The new 2025 Global Report from @lancetcountdown.bsky.social offers a sobering look at climate impacts, but shows that we each have the power to make change.
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Lancet Countdown report: Greener food system will improve health
The new 2025 Global Report from The Lancet Countdown finds that urgent climate action is needed to protect the planet and our health.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The new 2025 Global Report from @lancetcountdown.bsky.social offers a sobering look at climate impacts, but shows that we each have the power to make change.
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ne...
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ne...
Cosmo is back home!
Thanks to the compassion of our community, baby Cosmo was able to receive the emergency care he needed after a heavy gate accidentally fell on him. He is now safely back home with his guardian, Eva. 🩵
Thanks to the compassion of our community, baby Cosmo was able to receive the emergency care he needed after a heavy gate accidentally fell on him. He is now safely back home with his guardian, Eva. 🩵
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Cosmo is back home!
Thanks to the compassion of our community, baby Cosmo was able to receive the emergency care he needed after a heavy gate accidentally fell on him. He is now safely back home with his guardian, Eva. 🩵
Thanks to the compassion of our community, baby Cosmo was able to receive the emergency care he needed after a heavy gate accidentally fell on him. He is now safely back home with his guardian, Eva. 🩵
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January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Great news for horses! Read about some important progress in the global move away from using horses for carriage rides, plus a quick action you can take to help protect horses in Vancouver today.
Global momentum builds to end horse carriages on busy city streets
A city in Colombia replaces horse-drawn carriages with electric carriages; New York mayor supports ending horse carriages in Central Park.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Great news for horses! Read about some important progress in the global move away from using horses for carriage rides, plus a quick action you can take to help protect horses in Vancouver today.
The new year brings new opportunities to stand up for animals!
As we look forward to making more progress for animals in 2026, here is a look back at the incredible milestones animal allies accomplished together in 2025.
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As we look forward to making more progress for animals in 2026, here is a look back at the incredible milestones animal allies accomplished together in 2025.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/2025-i...
2025 in review
VHS is so grateful to be a part of a community of wonderful animal champions like you who are working toward a kinder world.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The new year brings new opportunities to stand up for animals!
As we look forward to making more progress for animals in 2026, here is a look back at the incredible milestones animal allies accomplished together in 2025.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/2025-i...
As we look forward to making more progress for animals in 2026, here is a look back at the incredible milestones animal allies accomplished together in 2025.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/2025-i...
Trying Veganuary and worried about getting enough nutrients? Research shows you don't need to be intimidated by plant-based eating.
ALL diets require planning for nutrients, and experts say plant-based eating is an effective strategy for improving health.
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ma...
ALL diets require planning for nutrients, and experts say plant-based eating is an effective strategy for improving health.
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ma...
Why nutrient concerns around plant-based diets are overblown
New research finds that plant-based diets are not unique in requiring careful planning to be nutritious and healthy.
plantuniversity.ca
January 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Trying Veganuary and worried about getting enough nutrients? Research shows you don't need to be intimidated by plant-based eating.
ALL diets require planning for nutrients, and experts say plant-based eating is an effective strategy for improving health.
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ma...
ALL diets require planning for nutrients, and experts say plant-based eating is an effective strategy for improving health.
plantuniversity.ca/blog-post/ma...
Last week, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, which moves to criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images & recognizes animals as victims of coercive control.
Take action: help this bill become law!
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Take action: help this bill become law!
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/suppor...
Support the Protecting Victims Act: Criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images
Call on your MP to support the Protecting Victims Act, which would criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Last week, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, which moves to criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images & recognizes animals as victims of coercive control.
Take action: help this bill become law!
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/suppor...
Take action: help this bill become law!
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/suppor...
Four years since the federal government promised to ban live horse export for slaughter. Since then, 10,700 horses have been shipped to their deaths. Join the day of action: remind decision-makers of their commitment and call for a ban, once and for all!
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December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Four years since the federal government promised to ban live horse export for slaughter. Since then, 10,700 horses have been shipped to their deaths. Join the day of action: remind decision-makers of their commitment and call for a ban, once and for all!
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/4-year...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/4-year...
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...
The #UBCM endorsed resolution NR75, calling on the province to regulate mobile live #animal programs and strengthen #exotic animal rules.
Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-e...
Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-e...
Union of B.C. Municipalities calls on province to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen exotic animal rules
Add your name to the VHS’s campaign asking the provincial government to take meaningful action on this issue by implementing the UBCM’s recommendations.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The #UBCM endorsed resolution NR75, calling on the province to regulate mobile live #animal programs and strengthen #exotic animal rules.
Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-e...
Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-e...
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-...
🚨 BREAKING: Vancouver's #Hastings Racecourse announces immediate end to #horseracing.
This announcement follows recent government funding changes & increasing #animalwelfare concerns in recent years.
#BC #Canada #Horses #AnimalCruelty #AnimalRights
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This announcement follows recent government funding changes & increasing #animalwelfare concerns in recent years.
#BC #Canada #Horses #AnimalCruelty #AnimalRights
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-re...
VHS responds to Hastings Racecourse announcement of end to horse racing
The VHS has learned that Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse is ending horse racing effective immediately. See our new blog post for details.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Vancouver's #Hastings Racecourse announces immediate end to #horseracing.
This announcement follows recent government funding changes & increasing #animalwelfare concerns in recent years.
#BC #Canada #Horses #AnimalCruelty #AnimalRights
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-re...
This announcement follows recent government funding changes & increasing #animalwelfare concerns in recent years.
#BC #Canada #Horses #AnimalCruelty #AnimalRights
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/vhs-re...
The B.C. government has announced it will stop providing casino slot machine revenue to Horse Racing BC in 2026.
We’re grateful for progress & hold compassion for the workers & animals affected. Every horse deserves a secure, comfortable retirement. 🐴✨
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/b-c-go...
We’re grateful for progress & hold compassion for the workers & animals affected. Every horse deserves a secure, comfortable retirement. 🐴✨
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/b-c-go...
B.C. Government ends slot machine funding for horse racing
This marks a meaningful step toward phasing out an industry that has long depended on government funding, despite declining public interest, shrinking revenues, and ongoing concerns about the welfare ...
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The B.C. government has announced it will stop providing casino slot machine revenue to Horse Racing BC in 2026.
We’re grateful for progress & hold compassion for the workers & animals affected. Every horse deserves a secure, comfortable retirement. 🐴✨
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/b-c-go...
We’re grateful for progress & hold compassion for the workers & animals affected. Every horse deserves a secure, comfortable retirement. 🐴✨
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/b-c-go...
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. 💙💚
URGENT: Baby Cosmo is in pain after a heavy gate fell on him. His guardian Eva has no family support and cannot afford his emergency vet care. Cosmo is just a little kitten who deserves a chance to recover. Can you help him today? 💚 vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
Click here to support Cosmo Urgent care in the Urgent Animal Needs
URGENT: Little Cosmo needs help right away
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
URGENT: Baby Cosmo is in pain after a heavy gate fell on him. His guardian Eva has no family support and cannot afford his emergency vet care. Cosmo is just a little kitten who deserves a chance to recover. Can you help him today? 💚 vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com/urgentcare/c...
✨ 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...
Which space are you referring to? The Vancouver Aquarium is still located in Stanley Park.
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Which space are you referring to? The Vancouver Aquarium is still located in Stanley Park.
New Mayor. New Council. New chance for compassion.
Animals are injured and killed nearly every year at the Calgary Stampede. Animals like Rider, a horse who died after a serious leg injury.
👉 Email Calgary leaders so they can hear us loud and clear.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/time-f...
Animals are injured and killed nearly every year at the Calgary Stampede. Animals like Rider, a horse who died after a serious leg injury.
👉 Email Calgary leaders so they can hear us loud and clear.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/time-f...
Remove deadly, inhumane rodeo and chuckwagon races from the Stampede program.
Time for change: tell Calgary’s new Mayor and Council to remove deadly, inhumane rodeo and chuckwagon races from the Stampede program.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
New Mayor. New Council. New chance for compassion.
Animals are injured and killed nearly every year at the Calgary Stampede. Animals like Rider, a horse who died after a serious leg injury.
👉 Email Calgary leaders so they can hear us loud and clear.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/time-f...
Animals are injured and killed nearly every year at the Calgary Stampede. Animals like Rider, a horse who died after a serious leg injury.
👉 Email Calgary leaders so they can hear us loud and clear.
vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/time-f...