Abbreviation VAHS Headquarters Edmonton, Alberta | Legal status active Region served Alberta and Canada | |
Type Animal welfare organizations in Canada Purpose advocate and public voice, educator and network | ||
The Voice for Animals Humane Society (V4A) in Edmonton, Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animals, through advocacy and education, from neglect, abuse and exploitation. This volunteer organization helps animals of all kinds through animal rescue, education, lobbying politicians, protests, letter writing and petitions. The president, Tove Reece, has been involved in animal rights' work for over twenty years.
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Recent Campaigns
The Annual Seal Hunt
A protest to stop the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Canadian harp seals.
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Through protest and public education the V4A hopes to put an end to this animal cruelty in entertainment.
Ongoing Campaigns
Lucy and Samantha
Lucy, an Asian elephant and Samantha, an African elephant live at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Lucy suffers from arthritis and chronic foot infections. Samantha severed her trunk on a gate latch and lost 20 cm. or 8 inches of it. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee has agreed to take them both. A letter writing campaign and petition are ongoing.
Additionally, Zoocheck Canada launched a Kids Save Lucy campaign in June 2009 to help Lucy. The KidsSaveLucy.com website encourages children to take action and help Lucy go to a better home.
Stray and Abandoned pets
V4A has conducted several feral cat rescues, however, cat overpopulation is a burgeoning problem.
Animal Cruelty prevention
Protests were held at the Didsbury, Alberta courthouse. Daisy Duke, the dog, was severely abused and died. Two perpetrators, a young offender and Daniel Haskett were charged in the incident. On May 10, 2007, the younger man was sentenced to house arrest, probation and community service. The sentencing hearing for Daniel Charles Haskett is scheduled for August 1. V4A want to bring back Bill C-373 (formerly Bill C-50).