Victoria Humane Society

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About Victoria Humane Society

Overview

Victoria Humane Society's mission is to provide leadership to improve the lives of animals by rescuing, sheltering, healing, adopting, and advocating for animals in need. They aim to inspire community action and compassion on behalf of animals, providing safe refuge, compassionate care, and forever homes for animals in need in British Columbia. The organization strives to change the way people think about animal welfare, focusing on doing what is right for the animals. Through education and advocacy, they aim to promote responsible pet ownership, raise awareness about animal neglect and abuse, and address overpopulation issues. Victoria Humane Society values their volunteers and operates with integrity, transparency, and financial sustainability.

Mission

To provide leadership to improve the lives of animals by alleviating their suffering or neglect. We do this by rescuing, sheltering, healing, adopting and advocating for animals in need, while inspiring community action and compassion on their behalf. To provide safe refuge, compassionate care and forever homes for B.C. animals in need.

Vision

To think differently about animal welfare, led by this guiding principle: Are we doing the right thing for these animals? To foster community understanding of the issues of responsible pet ownership, animal neglect and abuse, and overpopulation, through education and advocacy. To respect and honour the heart and soul of our organization - our volunteers. To operate our programs with integrity and transparency, in a manner that secures a financially viable future through a strong commitment to fundraising, volunteer and membership development.

Unique value proposition

The Victoria Humane Society accepts dogs, cats, and small animals from Victoria, Vancouver Island, and across BC, who have been abandoned, mistreated or can no longer be cared for by their owners. In some instances, we partner with other rescue organizations to help save animals in dire need. Through a unique network of volunteers and foster homes, animals are placed with qualified and compassionate individuals before they transition to permanent homes, providing adopting families with insight into each animal's unique personality and suitability for their home.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$4,556,999
Expenses (2025)
$2,000,631
Total assets
$3,489,300
Liabilities
$52,926
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $4,556,999.00 $2,000,631.00 $1,971,621.00 $12,000.00 $12,810.00
2024 $2,327,164.00 $1,677,060.00 $1,649,181.00 $23,479.00 $0.00
2023 $1,422,536.00 $1,425,678.00 $1,376,811.00 $15,000.00 $33,867.00
2022 $1,402,518.00 $1,444,953.00 $1,409,824.00 $35,000.00 $129.00
2021 $1,083,629.00 $1,050,630.00 $1,038,448.00 $0.00 $12,182.00
2020 $750,975.00 $701,715.00 $686,062.00 $0.00 $1,650.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

PS

Penny Stone

Executive Director & Founder

MZ

Marie Zirk

Board Member

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