Paws Land Community Series

Our Unseen Neighbours, and the people who care for them.

Across our city, there are animals we rarely notice, stray, abandoned, or left behind, still trying to find safety and a place to belong. The Paws Land Community Series is a community initiative that brings together stories, awareness, and action to honour animal rescue work and the people behind it.

Share Your Story

Open Call: Stories, Poems, and Art
We invite submissions from anyone who has experienced the impact of an animal. This may be a rescue journey, a companion who stayed with you through a difficult time, or a moment that reshaped how you understand care.

Your contribution may encourage someone who is considering adoption, fostering, or volunteering.

What you can submit

• Short stories about rescue, fostering, or adoption
• Educational article related to animals
• Poems
• Before-and-after photos from rescue, fostering, or adoption
• Illustrations, comics, or other artwork

Note: Selected works may be featured in Vancouver On Ink and/or future community activities related to the project. Details will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Community Screening

Film Screening: Paws Land
We will host a community screening of Paws Land, a documentary that follows four years inside a rescue organization. The film offers a grounded look at the dedication and challenges behind rescue work.

Date and time
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm

Location
The Cinematheque, Vancouver

Tickets
This will be a single screening. If you can, consider purchasing an extra ticket to honour a rescue volunteer and support our community projects.

Call for Community Partners

Animal rescue volunteers, foster families, adopters, and organizations are invited to connect with us. If you would like to collaborate to raise awareness, share resources, or join future community activities, we would love to hear from you.

Our Community Partner