The Informed Animal Ally

During the summer, many activities marketed to families involve animals, like zoos, petting farms, aquariums, and pet expos. Erin Ryan joins the VHS to discuss what to look for when considering animal-friendly activities.

When a pet guardian surrenders or rehomes an animal, it's the final difficult decision in their journey with their pet. Many guardians face complex challenges and try to seek out help before reaching this point. But what can that journey look like? UBC researchers Lexis Ly and Sasha Protopopova join the VHS's Chantelle Archambault and Amy Morris to discuss their recent research paper, "Support-seeking and rehoming pathways differ by surrender circumstances among pet owners".

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, PlantUniversity Coordinator Matt Wattier shares about the VHS's plant-based advocacy work, what's next for the program, and tips on planning a campus VegFest.

Shared from Vegan Boss Radio: In this episode, Shawna sits down with Chantelle Archambault, Communications Director at the Vancouver Humane Society, for an important conversation about animal advocacy, public awareness, and how change actually happens at the community and policy level.

Check out a recap of The Informed Animal Ally Season 3, which looks at some of the topics the VHS covers in our programs like our plant-based advocacy work, advocacyaround inhumane rodeo events, emergency veterinary care for pets through our McVitie Fund, and handling burnout as an animal ally, which we cover more in-depth in our trauma-informed training program.

Chantelle Archambault from the Vancouver Humane Society discusses the closure of Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, which was announced this past Friday. Originally aired on The Early Edition from CBC News.

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society's Dawn Campbell discusses her role as a Veterinary Social Worker and the ways in which veterinary social work supports people and animals together.

This month, hosts Chantelle and Amy are joined by Jesse Smith of Atira Women's Resource Society to discuss the organization's Pet Outreach program and its impact on people and animals.

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally delves into the often-confusing lawmaking process in Canada: How do bills become law? What paths can we take to protect animals in the law? What happens when a bill doesn't pass? And what can you do to help?

Is Canada failing our animals? The Vancouver Humane Society is joined by special guest Melissa Matlow to discuss the Animal Protection Index from World Animal Protection, and how Canada stacks up in the global ranking.

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses Canada's exotic pet trade, from breeding or capture to selling and keeping, as well as the laws and loopholes failing to protect animals. Learn more and take action: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/exotic-animals-wildlife-not-pets/

This month's episode of the Informed Animal Ally welcomes Maha Bazzi to discuss the Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard from Mercy for Animals, which ranks major food companies on their animal welfare performance.

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the VHS’s Chantelle Archambault and Amy Morris discuss trends in the animal advocacy movement, as well as successes, opportunities, and challenges in Canada and around the world in 2024.

This month’s episode of The Informed Animal Ally takes a look back through the show's second season, which delved into what good welfare looks like for animals and how we can all help improve animal well-being.

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses how polling, surveys, and reports are used in animal advocacy – to make decisions, measure impacts, and share with the public and policy-makers.

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses challenges, opportunities, and successes in farm sanctuary work. Featuring The Alice Sanctuary, The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary, and Kitchensink Rescue Farm & Sanctuary.

Emily Pickett from the Vancouver Humane Society discusses the tragic life and death of Jenga the giraffe, who died at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on October 23rd, as well as ongoing welfare concerns at the zoo.

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault from the Vancouver Humane Society discuss arguments they've heard opposing veganism and some ways to respond.

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Kyla and Audrey from Vegan Supply and Paula from Compassion Ink Studio share perspectives on operating a vegan business.

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Alistair Schroff of Lakes Animal Friendship Society discusses the importance of education for animal well-being, and other successes, challenges, and opportunities in animal organizations. lakesanimalfriendship.ca