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The Humane Societies of BC share important updates to help animal guardians find support and protect their pets’ health. Below are our most recent breaking news items.

Humane Societies of BC urge pet guardians to vaccinate dogs amid ongoing parvovirus outbreak across province

Vancouver, June 9, 2026 — The Humane Societies of BC, a collaborative of independent animal service nonprofits across the province, are urging dog guardians to take immediate precautions as the canine parvovirus outbreak persists in British Columbia. The ongoing outbreak is especially present in areas where people with pets may experience greater barriers to veterinary…

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Humane Societies of BC launch collaborative to address growing need for support for animals and the people who love them

British Columbia, Canada, May 19, 2026 — Following a year of sharply increased demand for animal services across Canada, a new province-wide collaborative aims to make pet support more accessible to British Columbians. The Humane Societies of BC is bringing together seven independent nonprofit humane societies with a shared mission: to prevent animal suffering and…

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For media inquiries, please contact the spokesperson of your local organization:

Chantelle Archambault
Communications Director
Vancouver Humane Society
chantelle@vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
604-416-2903

Romany Runnalls
Director of Operations
Okanagan Humane Society
romany@okanaganhumanesociety.com
250-448-8554 x 1

Angela McLaren 
Executive Director 
amclaren@pghumanesociety.ca 
778-349-3111 

Penny Stone
Executive Director
pennystone@shaw.ca 
250-588-4524 

Yuana Hexamar
President
lowermainlandhumanesociety@gmail.com 
604-585-7575

Maryann Ouellet 
Executive Director/Shelter Manager
maryann@kitimathumane.org 
250-632-7373