A plan for affordable vet care for seniors and veterans, and a new Surrey Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Honveer Singh Randhawa, the Conservative Party of Surrey's candidate for Mayor, has announced a Surrey Compassionate Animal Care and Welfare Partnership, bringing together the City of Surrey, the BC SPCA, local veterinarians, rescue organizations, and community partners to strengthen animal welfare while supporting Surrey residents who rely on their pets for companionship and emotional well-being.

"Our pets are members of our families," said Randhawa. "For many seniors, persons with disabilities, and military veterans, a dog or cat is often their closest companion, providing unconditional love, emotional support, and helping reduce loneliness and isolation. A compassionate city should care for both its people and the animals that enrich their lives."

As Mayor, Randhawa said his administration will work collaboratively with the BC SPCA, local veterinarians, animal rescue organizations, and other non-profit animal welfare groups to develop practical, compassionate, and fiscally responsible city-wide animal welfare policies that reflect Surrey's growing and diverse community.

The Surrey Compassionate Animal Care and Welfare Partnership will include:

• Working with local veterinarians and charitable partners to explore a non-profit veterinary assistance program that helps Surrey seniors, persons with disabilities, and military veterans access affordable veterinary care for their companion animals.

• Establishing a Surrey Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, with representatives from the BC SPCA, local veterinarians, rescue organizations, animal welfare advocates, and community members, to provide ongoing advice to City Council.

• Reviewing Surrey's animal-related bylaws in consultation with community partners to ensure they promote responsible pet ownership, protect animal welfare, enhance public safety, and reflect modern best practices.

• Supporting public education initiatives promoting responsible pet ownership, licensing, spaying and neutering, adoption, and humane treatment of animals.

• Working collaboratively with local animal welfare organizations to improve emergency assistance, pet adoption, and community outreach programs.

"Government works best when it listens and collaborates," Randhawa said. "Instead of creating policy in isolation, my administration will work closely with organizations that dedicate their lives to protecting animals. Together we can develop practical solutions that are compassionate, responsible, and affordable."

Randhawa emphasized that the initiative is designed to build partnerships rather than unnecessary bureaucracy.

"This is about bringing people together, our veterinarians, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and community partners, to deliver better outcomes for both residents and animals while respecting taxpayers."

He added that Surrey's rapid growth requires City Hall to continuously review its policies to ensure they reflect changing community needs and modern standards of animal care.

"Our goal is simple: make Surrey one of the most compassionate cities in British Columbia for both people and animals. We can support responsible pet owners, improve animal welfare, strengthen public safety, and build meaningful partnerships that benefit our entire community."

"On October 17, 2026, I respectfully ask Surrey residents to vote for Honveer Singh Randhawa for Mayor and the Conservative Party of Surrey team for Council," said Randhawa. "Together, we can build a safer, more affordable, more compassionate Surrey that puts residents first, works collaboratively with community organizations, and delivers practical, common-sense leadership for every neighbourhood."

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