Home of the World’s First Ever Pet Advocacy Center
Dedicated to helping vulnerable people and their pets stay together by removing barriers and providing resources.
Help Support Northern Alberta Wildfires
Natural Disasters are not something people can ever fully prepare for. When disaster strikes, people feel overwhelmed, stressed, and often like there is nothing they can do. With over 53 wildfires in Alberta as of June 3, 2025 and 24 being classified as out of control, thousands of residents have had to evacuate their homes leaving many of their possessions behind.
Parachutes for Pets’ Northern Alberta Wildfire Support Fund helps to ensure pets and their people have access to emergency supplies, temporary housing, and vital care if affected by the wildfires in Northern Alberta this summer. Your support provides comfort, stability, and hope to families forced to flee with their furry companions, making sure no one gets left behind when disaster strikes.
A Glimpse of Our Social Services
- Community Support Networks: Creating connections to social servicesand other nonprofits to ensure people and pets stay together.
- Advocacy: Support for individuals facing hardships, connecting them with community resources.
- Emergency Support: Relieving the stress of owning a pet while in an emergency situation such as fire, flood or domestic violence.
- Youth Programs: Creating a safe space for youth facing psychological challenges.
A Glimpse of Our Pet Services
- Pet Food Bank: Free or low-cost pet food distribution to ensure pets are fed even in tough times.
- Safekeeping (Weegz & Wagz): Providing barrier free safekeeping spaces and low income pet daycare to our community.
- Lily & Dexter’s Legacy: Ensure that children in foster care can stay with their pets.
- Pawsitive Pathways: Providing youth the tools and support to navigate challenges and empower them through pet interaction.
Our priority is helping vulnerable members of our community during times of hardship
Our Angel Team is readily available to help Calgarians in need 24/7. This service is available to Calgarians in emergency situations such as fire, flood or inclement weather. We provide Calgarians the resources to get themselves and their pets to a safe location or intervene when needed.
11 | 52 & Friends Formal
Join us for an elegant evening of fundraising and celebration at our 2nd annual gala for Parachutes for Pets on September 6, 2025
The 11|52 & Friends Formal is named for our Ambassadors Mikael Backlund and Mackenzie Weegar of the Calgary Flames.
This year we welcome new ambassadors and look forward to having you join us on the red carpet and for a night of fun & surprises.
Dress to impress for a night of cocktails, delicious dinner, games of chance, dancing, silent & live auction and so much more!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for teasers and ways to further your participation in a night no one will forget.
Tag By Tag Challenge
Join the “Brick by Brick” campaign, where your support helps build a future for pets in need, one tag at a time. Instead of purchasing a brick for a wall, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase custom dog tags that will proudly be displayed at The Pet Advocacy Center.
Calgary, continue to support pets staying with their families through the Tag by Tag campaign! Every donation goes directly to Parachutes for Pets programs such as Lily & Dexter’s Legacy, Weegz & Wagz Wellness, Safekeeping, Tito’s Treasures, The Wolf Pack, Pawsitive Pathways and The Angel Team.
We’re hoping to fill our wall with over 100,000 tags – help us reach this goal!
Each tag, starting at just $5, represents a step forward, providing essential support to keep pets and families together. With your help, we can continue to build a community of care and support for these deserving pets.
- 20 character inscription (please provide inscription in the “message” section)
- Tax receipt available for donations over $20
We know and witness everyday the importance that pets have on our well-being – donate today to keep a family together!
Do you and your pet need help now?
Don’t worry, our Client Services Team has social workers ready to assess your needs and provide support. Complete our Client Intake Questionnaire below to start the process of getting you and your pet some resources and care.
Since January 2021, we have provided:
Pet Food Hampers
Homeless Pet Packs
Veterinary Patients Treated
Lily's Legacy
Domestic Violence Assistance
We are proud to be partnered with:
Thank you to our supporters:
