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The work to protect farmed animals continues
Major horse slaughterhouse closes Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition A major step forward for farmed animals took place last month with the confirmed closure of the Bouvry Exports slaughterhouse in Alberta, formerly Canada’s largest horse slaughterhouse. The closure follows years of horrific cruelty and suffering, with the company being convicted and fined in 2025. While…
Vancouver Humane Society pleading for help to save pet lives after surge in emergency veterinary funding requests
“Sammy” (name changed for privacy), one of the animals helped by the McVitie Fund program this year. Vancouver, November 17, 2025 — The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is raising alarm bells as requests for emergency veterinary assistance reach unprecedented levels in 2025. The organization’s McVitie Fund—which provides life-saving veterinary care for pets in low-income households across B.C.—has already processed more than…