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The Informed Animal Ally is presented by the Vancouver Humane Society. In this animal ethics podcast, we will share the ins and outs of topics like cruelty, legislation, and advocacy here in B.C. and across Canada. Episodes are released on the final Tuesday of each month. Website: www.vancouverhumane.ca Facebook: Vancouver Humane Society Instagram: vancouverhumane Twitter: @vanhumane Theme music: Jonah’s Message for New York by Doctor Turtle, licenced under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode)

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An animal-friendly summer break with Erin Ryan

2026/07/28

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.

Can better support keep more animals in loving homes?

2026/05/29

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".

How to plan your own VegFest on campus!

2026/05/05

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.

Vancouver Humane Society on Vegan Boss Radio

2026/02/27

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.

A look back: The Informed Animal Ally Season 3

2026/01/28

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.

Hastings Racecourse announces closure in Vancouver (The Early Edition)

2025/12/08

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.

No one left behind: How veterinary social work helps people and pets

2025/10/28

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.

Bridging the gap between animal and human services with Jesse Smith

2025/10/07

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.

How are laws made in Canada?

2025/07/29

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?

Failing our animals? Canada’s D grade on welfare explained

2025/05/27

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.

Animals sold in takeout containers? A look at Canada's wildlife trade

2025/04/29

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/

Animal welfare in the Canadian food industry with Mercy for Animals

2025/03/25

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.

Animal advocacy around the world: 2024's key trends, wins & roadblocks

2025/02/25

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.

What is a good life for animals? A look back

2025/01/29

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.

The importance of research in animal advocacy

2024/12/31

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.

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A Secret Cheri 2023/01/28

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I’ve really enjoyed listening to these episodes. I always learn something new and end up checking in on some outdated assumptions I’ve been holding on...

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