Calgary Pets

• ‘It is the love’: Wally the injured stray dog gets new ‘leash’ on life

  Wally, a down on his luck Border Collie cross, has found his 'fur-ever' home after months of care at Calgary's Animal Services.

  Features

  Apr 17
  
• Calgary is in ‘pet crisis’ like never before, according to animal charity

  The Calgary-based group Parachutes for Pets is hoping to ease the burden of expensive vet bills that lead to animal surrenders and full shelters.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2023
  
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• City of Calgary ‘hatches’ urban hen licensing program for another year

  This year the City of Calgary has decided to release an unlimited number of licencses due to high demand. 

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
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• City of Calgary adds Humane Society as pet adoption partner

  Veterinarians working for the city will provide pre-adoption medical and dental care as well as vaccinations before the animals are put up for adoption.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
• Month of Giving: Parachutes for Pets helps keep fur families together

  For the second year in a row, Global Calgary is partnering with four charities over the holidays — including Parachutes for Pets — as part of our Month of Giving campaign.

  Features

  Dec 1, 2021
• Canadian Animal Task Force in Calgary swamped with 125 surrendered cats

  The Canadian Animal Task Force is pleading for the public's help after taking in 125 surrendered cats requiring medical care.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2021
• Calgary’s MEOW Foundation collects food, pet supplies in donation drive

  The MEOW Foundation collected food, litter and cleaning supplies during its donation drive event on Saturday.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2021
• Animal Rescue Foundation of Alberta at capacity for cats

  The Animal Rescue Foundation of Alberta, based in Calgary, needs your help finding loving homes for kitties as the organization hits maximum capacity.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2021
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• Calgary Humane Society ‘bursting at the seams with dogs,’ needs help

  "We are at capacity, so what that means for us is every kennel is full."

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Changes to Calgary pet ownership bylaw to go to city council

  Changes to the 12-year-old responsible pet ownership bylaw will be going to city council, with councillors invited to bring their amendments and concerns.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021