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Calgarians band together to help Jasper residents seeking refuge from wildfireCalgary organizations are working day and night to help Jasper residents who have been displaced by a fast-moving wildfire that is threatening their homes.FireJul 25
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Coughs and sore paws: How rescue organizations are saving pets from wildfiresPet rescue organizations are working day and night to ensure the safety of pets whose owners had to follow wildfire evacuation orders in B.C. and the N.W.T.CanadaAug 20, 2023
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Animal surrenders on the rise amid Calgary rental crisisLocal advocacy groups say they're seeing an unprecedented number of people looking to give up their pets -- mostly dogs -- because they can't find housing.EconomyAug 3, 2023
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Calgary is in ‘pet crisis’ like never before, according to animal charityThe Calgary-based group Parachutes for Pets is hoping to ease the burden of expensive vet bills that lead to animal surrenders and full shelters.CanadaJun 24, 2023
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New Calgary pet advocacy centre to offer support to owners facing hardshipA new Calgary facility promises to help struggling pet owners get access to supplies and care for their beloved pets. The Parachutes for Pets Advocacy Centre opens in September.CanadaMay 17, 2023
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Calgary pet charity says demand for food nearly doubled in 2022A spokesperson for Parachutes for Pets said the demand is ballooning as the cost of living skyrockets. Last year, they gave out 3,000 hampers, this year, there will be over 5,000.CanadaDec 22, 2022
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Calgary animal non-profits report surge of harassment: ‘It’s been quite stressful, scary’"They’re being yelled at... verbal abuse. Sometimes we've had stuff thrown at our volunteers."FeaturesJun 9, 2022
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Large number of cats seized from northeast Calgary homeThe Calgary Humane Society continued to investigate a case of animal hoarding in the community of Monterey Park after being called to a home on Tuesday.CanadaJun 8, 2022
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Calgary women help abandoned pets in Ukraine as need for food and medicine growsA Calgary thrift store has teamed up with a local animal welfare organization to help raise funds for pets left behind in UkraineFeaturesApr 16, 2022
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Month of Giving 2021: Generous Calgarians open hearts, wallets to address key issuesAnother successful year for Global Calgary's Month of Giving campaign. Calgarians donated nearly $180,000 to address food security and mental health in our city.CanadaDec 23, 2021
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