The Informed Animal Ally

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May 2026

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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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May 29, 2026Episode 428 min

Can better support keep more animals in loving homes?

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".

May 5, 2026Episode 323 min

How to plan your own VegFest on campus!

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.

February 27, 2026Episode 240 min

Vancouver Humane Society on Vegan Boss Radio

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.

January 28, 2026Episode 147 min

A look back: The Informed Animal Ally Season 3

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.

December 8, 2025Episode 98 min

Hastings Racecourse announces closure in Vancouver (The Early Edition)

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.

October 28, 2025Episode 744 min

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

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.

October 7, 2025Episode 630 min

Bridging the gap between animal and human services with Jesse Smith

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.

July 29, 2025Episode 530 min

How are laws made in Canada?

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?

May 27, 2025Episode 530 min

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

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.

April 29, 2025Episode 431 min

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

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/