Victoria Humane Society

21/12/2025

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20/12/2025

🐾 Meet Travis – Your Daily Dose of Fun! 🐾

Travis is a four-month-old Lab mix with energy for days and a personality even bigger than his paws! This fun-loving pup is always ready for action—running, climbing, exploring, and getting into everything he can reach (purely for quality control, of course 😉).
He loves meeting other dogs and truly thrives in social settings, making him a great match for an active home or a canine buddy. Travis is also incredibly affectionate and has zero hesitation when it comes to sharing his love… especially through enthusiastic face kisses and full-body wiggles.
Happy, social, and just a little mischievous in the most endearing way, Travis believes life should be exciting and full of fun. If you’re looking for a playful, people-loving puppy who will keep you laughing, moving, and smiling every single day, Travis is ready to be your new best friend! 🐶

19/12/2025

There's still time to contribute to our SANTA'S WISH LIST! The WISH LIST items may seem small - but you can never have too much laundry soap or toilet paper!!!

SANTA'S WISH LIST!!

Our Christmas Tree is set up at the Shelter and we would appreciate if you would like to help us put a few gifts under it this year!!!

We would greatly appreciate donations of:

Liquid Disinfectant Cleaning Product - any size and brand
Liquid Laundry Detergent - any size and brand
Toilet Paper - any size and brand

You can donate these Christmas Wish items by dropping off daily at 4217 Glanford Avenue (between 10;00 am and 2:00 p.m.)

Thank you so much!!!

19/12/2025

Want something special to give as a gift for Christmas?
Check out our Christmas Fundraiser !
Join us this holiday season for the Victoria Humane Society’s Online Christmas Fundraiser and help decorate this virtual tree with hope, kindness, and compassion. Each ornament you choose represents a gift of care for an animal in need — from food and comfort to lifesaving medical treatment. Together, we can fill the tree with love and help every rescue find their forever home.
Let the Love Begin!
Click the link below to purchase something under our tree!!

https://victoriahumanesociety.com/christmas/

18/12/2025

🎄 Thank You for Saying Yes 🎄

On Sunday, December 14, during the CHEK TV Donation Drive, this community showed up in a powerful way. Together, you raised $165,000 — an incredible step toward the $3 million goal to create a place where animals are welcomed, cared for, and given the chance to heal and find home. 🐾

From every wagging tail and hopeful heart — thank you for your generosity and compassion.

✨ Want to keep the love going this season?
🎄 Choose a gift on our Christmas Tree Fundraiser
https://victoriahumanesociety.com/christmas/

🎟️ Join the festive fun with our December 50/50 raffles (draws on the 21st & 31st)
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/victoriahumane38

Every act of kindness helps this community keep saying yes to animals in need. ❤️

18/12/2025

Lord of the Ring Litter
One Litter to Rule Them All… and Steal Your Heart
From the rolling hills of the Shire to the wilds of Middle-earth, our Lord of the Rings puppy litter is ready to set out on their greatest adventure yet—finding their forever homes. 🐾
Meet the fellowship: Shadowfax, Frodo, Pippin, Samwise, Mary, Arwen, Tom, Bombadi, and Goldberry.
As a group, these pups are exactly what you’d hope for in a legendary litter—confident, social, curious, and full of joy. They love people of all sizes, adore kids, and do wonderfully with both big and small dogs. Cats? Hardly worth the effort—most are already being politely ignored or met with minimal interest.
A few important things to know before you join this fellowship:
-These pups are expected to grow into large heavy dogs—big bodies, big hearts, and big adventures ahead
– Like all puppies, they are actively teething, which means exploring the world with their mouths—not all little hands always appreciate this stage, so supervision and guidance are key
What they’re already rocking at:
✔️ Great with big and small dogs
✔️ Kid-loving, social, and people-oriented
✔️ Cat-aware and mostly uninterested
✔️ Outdoor fans who prefer to do their business outside
✔️ Confident, curious, and ready to learn
Apply to adopt and begin your epic journey today — because every great story deserves a loyal dog at your side. 🐕

https://victoriahumanesociety.com/animals/lord-of-the-ring-litter/

18/12/2025

🫒 Olive ❤️ADOPTED❤️
Meet Olive — your gentle, golden-hearted girl
Olive is the kind of puppy that quietly steals your heart and then curls up on your couch to keep it forever. A little shy at first, she blossoms quickly once she feels safe, gaining confidence more each day and showing just how sweet and thoughtful she truly is.
This 4-month-old beauty is 32 pounds so far and is expected to be a large-breed gal. She’s been an absolute dream in her foster home — zero accidents, sleeps peacefully through the night, and settles quickly when left alone. Chewing? No problem! Olive politely chooses her toys and happily entertains herself when the urge strikes.
On walks, she’s still learning leash manners, but her favorite thing is stopping to sniff the world around her. Cars and bikes are still a mystery, but she simply watches them pass with quiet curiosity. At home, she loves fetch, adores her toys, and truly shines during cuddle time — curling up beside you for cozy couch snuggles is her specialty.
Olive adores her fosters resident dog and is always up for a play. She’s done well with middle-aged kids, hasn’t met little ones yet, and may be able to live with a calm, dog-savvy cat with proper introductions.
Olive is responsive to her name and eager to learn, and with continued training, she’ll thrive. Sweet, gentle, and full of potential, she’s ready for a loving home that will help her continue growing into the confident, loyal companion she’s meant to be. 🐾

17/12/2025

Thank you so much to Bin 4 Burger Lounge !!!

We’re honoured to support the Victoria Humane Society, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need throughout our community. Their work provides vital medical care, safe shelter, and a second chance for vulnerable pets who deserve a loving home. By giving back, we’re helping support the incredible efforts of their volunteers and the animals who rely on them every day.

Learn more or donate at
victoriahumanesociety.com

16/12/2025

❤️ADOPTED ❤️BREAKING NEWS: The Chek Donation Drive Litter Has Hit the Airwaves!

Live from the Puppy News Network, we interrupt your regular scrolling to bring you the hottest headline of the season…

Meet the Chek Donation Drive Litter, a star-studded team of large-breed pups named after your favorite newscasters: Tess, Scott, Paul, Stacey, Ed, Joe, Jeff, Andy, and Mary — and trust us, each one is ready to be the anchor of your heart.

Nine adorable 10 week old reporters-in-training who are searching for forever homes where they can deliver daily updates of joy, laughter, and unconditional love. Expect investigative sniffing, live coverage of treat time, and heart-melting human-interest stories… starring you. These pups are outdoor enthusiasts with a love for fresh air, zoomies, and soaking up the sunshine. They’re currently mastering their doggy door skills, giving them breaking access to outside adventures whenever duty (or nature) calls.

The scoop:
Big paws, bright personalities, and all the enthusiasm that comes with puppyhood — including teething that may not be appreciated by little fingers, so families with very young children should keep that in mind. Like all puppies, they'll thrive in homes that offer structure, patience and minimal time left home alone as they continue learning and growing.

Final alert:
These pups are going to be adopted fast. Tune in early, apply quickly, and don’t miss your chance to bring home a headline-worthy best friend.

https://victoriahumanesociety.com/animals/%f0%9f%93%bachek-donation-drive-litter/

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

Lord of the Ring Litter
One Litter to Rule Them All… and Steal Your Heart

From the rolling hills of the Shire to the wilds of Middle-earth, our Lord of the Rings puppy litter is ready to set out on their greatest adventure yet—finding their forever homes. 🐾
Meet the fellowship: Shadowfax, Frodo, Pippin, Samwise, Merry, Arwen, Tom and Goldberry.
As a group, these pups are exactly what you’d hope for in a legendary litter—confident, social, curious, and full of joy. They love people of all sizes, adore kids, and do wonderfully with both big and small dogs. Cats? Hardly worth the effort—most are already being politely ignored or met with minimal interest.
A few important things to know before you join this fellowship:
-These pups are expected to grow into very large dogs—big bodies, big hearts, and big adventures ahead
– Like all puppies, they are actively teething, which means exploring the world with their mouths—not all little hands always appreciate this stage, so supervision and guidance are key
What they’re already rocking at:
✔️ Great with big and small dogs
✔️ Kid-loving, social, and people-oriented
✔️ Cat-aware and mostly uninterested
✔️ Outdoor fans who prefer to do their business outside
✔️ Confident, curious, and ready to learn
Apply to adopt and begin your epic journey today — because every great story deserves a loyal dog at your side. 🐕

https://victoriahumanesociety.com/animals/lord-of-the-ring-litter/

16/12/2025

The Victoria Humane Society is one step closer to building a permanent rescue and adoption centre after Sunday’s Pet CHEK donation drive raised more than $132,000 and counting.
The fundraising effort aired during a special one-hour edition of CHEK News, featuring an extended Pet CHEK segment and a live phone-in donation drive in partnership with VHS.
By Monday, organizers said donations had already surpassed $132,000.00 with more pledges still being processed.
“This is absolutely incredible and the generosity of our viewers is truly amazing! My heart is so full today knowing that we raised more than $132,000 to help animals in need on Vancouver Island,” said Pet CHEK host Tess van Straaten. “A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and helped to make a difference for helpless animals.”
The funds will support plans for a permanent VHS Rescue and Adoption Centre. The organization has secured a 38-acre property in Greater Victoria and is now raising money to build a facility designed to expand rescue capacity, provide rehabilitation space and reduce the number of animals turned away each year.
VHS executive director Penny Stone says she is “blown away and deeply grateful” for the support through the donation drive.
“I am absolutely blown away and deeply grateful. At the same time, I can honestly say I’m not surprised. Victoria is an incredibly generous community, and our supporters truly understand what we do — that donations stay local and go directly to animals in need,” Stone said.
“Quite simply, it means life. This support allows us to care for animals who would otherwise have nowhere to go — to provide medical treatment, safe foster care, and the time they need to heal and find loving homes. It also brings us closer to our goal of building a permanent Rescue and Adoption Centre. That facility will cost at least $3 million, and this is a powerful and meaningful start toward making that vision a reality for the animals who depend on us.”
During the broadcast, viewers were introduced to animals currently in VHS care and heard directly from Stone, staff and volunteers about how donations also help fund emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, foster care and long-term support for animals in need.
“Many of the animals the Victoria Humane Society saves are found outside in terrible conditions or come from horribly abusive situations, like two of the dogs we had on our Pet CHEK donation drive,” said van Straaten.
“Rebound received burns to more than 50 per cent of his body after someone purposely poured boiling water on him. Sweet Sampson was left alone in an apartment for more than two weeks to starve to death. Sampson was heartbreakingly thin when he was found and still has a long road to recovery, but he’s full of love and hope now thanks to the Victoria Humane Society and donations for his medical treatment.”
All donations were matched up to $15,000, further boosting the total raised.
VHS relies on a network of foster homes and volunteers to care for dogs, cats and small animals from Victoria and across B.C. Many animals arrive after being abandoned or surrendered due to medical emergencies their owners cannot afford.
Organizers say updated fundraising totals are expected later Monday as remaining calls are returned and additional donations are counted.
Donations can still be made online through the VHS website.