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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · 8d

#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...

URGE UBCM Executive to support protections for animals used in mobile live animal programs and exotic animals kept, sold, bred, or traded as pets.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · 14d

#Horse carriages don’t belong on noisy, chaotic roads surrounded by cars and crowds. Cities around the world are increasingly moving away from this practice. Now it’s #Vancouver’s turn – sign the new #petition!

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Protect horses - keep horse-drawn carriages off busy Vancouver streets

SIGN THE PETITION: Urge Vancouver City Council to protect the well-being and safety of horses and the public by prohibiting horse-drawn carriages from busy city streets.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · 20d

✨ 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...

Beautiful gifts for a great cause

Check out Vancouver Humane Society's silent auction.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · 26d

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...

Take action for animals at Marineland!

Humane Canada, our partner organization, needs our help to speak up for animals at risk in captivity at Marineland!

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · 26d

✨ 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...

Beautiful gifts for a great cause

Check out Vancouver Humane Society's silent auction.

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Oct 6

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...

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 23

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

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 23

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...

Image of a serval cat with black text box overlay sharing quote: "All animals deserve the opportunity to thrive, not just survive in captivity."

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨 Take action now: Use our quick tool to email your local council and ask them to support this resolution at UBCM.

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/tell-y...

Tell your local leaders: Support stronger exotic pet & mobile animal program rules

B.C. residents: Urge your local leaders to endorse a resolution seeking stronger protections for exotic pets and animals used in mobile programs.

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨 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.

A phone with notifications that are reminding you this is your last chance to speak up for exotic animals for the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities meeting. Ask your council to support the resolution this September 22 to 26th. Take action at VancouverHumane.ca

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 17

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...

Click here to support Lenny Urgent care in the Urgent Animal Needs

URGENT: Lenny needs emergency care 

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 15

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...

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

Click here to support Jack Urgent care in the Urgent Animal Needs

URGENT: Jack needs surgery

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 25

NEW PETITION: Urge the City of Vancouver to follow Surrey’s lead and end horse racing at Hastings Racecourse!

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/petiti...

Image: A horse outdoors with a blurry green background. Text: New petition: Stop deadly horse races in Vancouver.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

VHS welcomes end to horse racing at Fraser Downs, calls for changes in Vancouver

The Vancouver Humane Society welcomes the closure of Fraser Downs Racetrack in Surrey, and calls for similar changes in Vancouver.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 16

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...

Minks in a cage at a fur farm. Caption: Last chance: Sign the federal e-petition to end fur farming in Canada.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 12

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...

Click here to support Bane Urgent Care in the Urgent Animal Needs

URGENT: Bane needs life-saving surgery 

vancouverhumanesociety.kindful.com

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 8

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End fur farming in Canada (Federal e-petition)

A new federal e-petition calls on the federal government to end inhumane fur farming in Canada. Sign now and stop their suffering!

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Photo of minks in a cage on a fur farm biting and clawing at cage bars. Caption: Tell the Canadian government to end fur farming: Sign the official e-petition!

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Aug 6

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.

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Jul 25

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...

Now hiring: Campaign Manager. Advocate for animals & social change (2-year full-time contract). Email: amy@vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 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...

Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Jul 22

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...

A dog looking up at the camera with a blue tablecloth in the foreground

A small dog is held and fitted for a harness

A dog with a ball in his mouth stands up with his paws on a blue tablecloth

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Vancouver Humane Society @vancouverhumane.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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