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Friends of Humane Society International is a national registered charitable organization focused on animal protection in Canada, through education and awareness, rescue, sheltering, provision of veterinary services, our plant-based culinary program and other direct care work. We are proud to be a part of the Humane Society International family of global affiliates that together comprise one of the largest and most effective animal protection groups in the world.
Latest Updates
Toronto Shelter and Support Services Commits to Increasing Plant-Based Menus in Collaboration with Forward Food
Forward Food, a program of Friends of HSI and Humane Society International/Canada, continues to collaborate with Toronto Shelter and Support Services (TSSS) to increase the availability of compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based dishes at city-run shelters across Toronto.
Marking the 5th anniversary of the St-Edouard Zoo Seizure
It’s been 5 years since Friends of HSI assisted the Montreal SPCA in the largest zoo animal rescue in Canadian history. The operator of the Zoo St. Edouard, an unaccredited roadside zoo in Quebec had been charged with two counts of criminal cruelty and neglect following an investigation by the SPCA, and the animals were seized.
York University Commits to Increasing Plant-Based Menus in Collaboration with Forward Food
Friends of Humane Society International’s renowned Forward Food program was thrilled to collaborate with York University, training and empowering their chefs to expand their plant-based options. On January 24 and 25, York University showcased its commitment to...
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Plant-Based Recipes
Whether you’re new to plant-based cooking or a seasoned pro, these Forward Food recipes are delicious and compassionate.