Multiple people gathered at The Sails in Kelowna to march for an end to lab animals.
Protestors in Kelowna brought animals with them for the march and walked along Water Street. Read more
Category Archives: Causes
Protesters oppose research tests on animals
Steve MacNaull | Original post: Kelowna Daily Courier Numerous dogs, a couple of cats and a bunny accompanied their humans Monday to protest painful and fatal medical testing on animals. “These World Day for Animals in Laboratories walks are being held in cities around the world today,” said Kelowna event organizer Karen Stiewe. “When you… Read more
Working Together for a Common Cause – TRACS and Critteraid
Contributed by Jenny Hildebrand | Photo Credits: Critteraid Salsa and Sierra Link You may remember in 2012 we brought you the story of Salsa and Sierra Link. When their owner, an avid TRACS member, passed away she left behind five beloved cats. Three were adopted out, but Salsa and Sierra were a bit on the… Read more
Working Together for a Common Cause – TRACS and the Okanagan Cat Coalition
Contributed by Cyndy Mymka When animal rescue groups work together and pool resources, wonderful things happen. Although we all have different mandates and animals we care for, working together increases the impact we can make. Here are just a couple of examples: TRACS and the Okanagan Cat Coalition The Okanagan Cat Coalition (OKCC) is an… Read more
5 Reasons to Become a Vegetarian
Lower disease risk Such as heart disease, many types of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, food poisoning, obesity. Live longer A major study published in the British Medical Journal found that vegetarians outlive meat eaters by six years. Compassion You won’t be supporting an industry that raises animals in cramped, overcrowded spaces, artificially breeds… Read more
The Life of Animal Rescue
~ Borrowed from: Ashley Owen Hill ~ The neglect changes you…The abuse hardens you…The suffering breaks you… The ignorance angers you…The indifference disturbs you…The injustice destroys you. On a daily basis… Your faith will be tested… Your heart will be wounded… Your soul will be altered. On a weekly basis… You’ll question yourself…You’ll question your… Read more
Helping the Homeless
Two of our volunteers forwarded this story of a wonderful experience they had recently. It once again shows that every little thing counts. Today we dropped off a car load of blankets, socks, clothes etc at Gospel Mission. We also took one of my old couch cushions to see if it would be of any… Read more
Make it a New Year’s resolution – Shop Cruelty Free
Animal Testing We can all agree that the idea of companies, universities, etc testing their products on animals is unnecessary and barbaric, yet many still do. When shopping, the question to be asked is “has this product been tested on animals?” or “does this company test on animals?” Taking a moment to do a Google… Read more
Why Horse Slaughter Must End in Canada
Although TRACS no longer is directly involved with the CHDC, we support the project and will keep you updated on what is new and upcoming. If you have any questions or concerns regarding horses, please contact: Sinikka Crosland | info@defendhorsescanada.org or call 250-681-1408 The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) is an umbrella organization dedicated to… Read more
Calgary Stampede tragedies
Today’s terrible news of another horse’s death at the Calgary Stampede sends a clear message that the tradition of animal abuse in the name of entertainment must be stopped at the Calgary Stampede. Since July 9th, five horses have died at the Stampede, which ends on July 18th. TRACS supports the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS)… Read more