Stanley Park is one of Vancouver’s most beloved landmarks—and also a thriving home for wildlife. Covering over 1,000 acres, the park’s forests, wetlands, and shorelines provide a rich habitat for animals right in the heart […]
In the late 1880s an orphaned Black Bear cub kickstarted the idea of the Stanley Park Zoo, an attraction that lasted more than a century. Henry Avison, Stanley Park’s first Superintendent, captured the cub, chained […]
Ericka Ceballos, Founder and CEO of the International Aid for Animals Foundation (IAFAF), is dedicated to improving the lives of animals and their human companions. Based in New Westminster, BC, IAFAF focuses on supporting under-resourced […]
Sharon Doucette, Executive Director of Urban Safari Rescue Society, leads the only registered charity in BC dedicated to the rescue and sanctuary of exotic animals. Urban Safari Rescue Society not only provides a haven for […]
Kali Nelson, a dedicated volunteer at P.E.A.C.E. (People Ensuring Animal Care Exists), shares insights into her work and passion for animal rescue. Having served as Secretary on the Board of Directors from 2021 to 2023 […]
International Aid For Animals Foundation (IAFAF) is a non-profit organization that has several projects in Latin America and Kenya, to help animals in need and their humans. We spoke with Founder and CEO Ericka Ceballos […]
The Animal Defence & Anti-Vivisection Society of British Columbia (ADAV) aims to inform the public of the grim realities faced by animals used in experiments, promote the use of superior and more humane non-animal alternatives, […]
Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC) believes that all animals should be well-cared for and treated with respect, and an intelligent animal-care ethic should be promoted. Its mission is to manage and distribute funds to […]
Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a volunteer-driven charitable organization that offers veterinary services for communities with limited access to them. Their aim is to provide animal health care in required Canadian and international communities, […]
Elena Markelova is well known for her double exposure animals, nature watercolour paintings, and her detailed city maps – all inspired by magnificent landscapes and engaging wildlife of her new home. She was born and […]
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