‘The Landing Pad, brought to you by Parachutes for Pets’ is a new initiative expanding our Weegz & Wagz program, in collaboration with @weegar which will enhance our safekeeping program by an additional 60 safekeeping spaces. This facility will be barrier free to pet guardians.

Today, we are announcing the upcoming opening of a new safekeeping space in Ogden to help fill that need. This space will offer low income pet day care as well as safekeeping and will operate 24/7. We know the time to act is now—there can’t be one more pet needlessly lost. One is one too many.

The past two months have prompted us to accelerate this initiative and do whatever it takes to make this work. Yesterday, upon hearing the death of Lucky—and wondering if we could have somehow made a difference in the outcome of the situation—we committed to have this new space open by the end of August. 

The first kennel at Ogden will be dedicated to Lucky.

(Photo credit: City News Calgary)

Join Parachutes for Pets for an elegant evening at The 11|52 Formal, a night dedicated to celebrating our incredible achievements over the past year with the unwavering support from our community, ambassadors, and donors. This year’s gala spotlights and is hosted by two of our steadfast ambassadors, Calgary Flames #11 Mikael Backlund and #52 Mackenzie Weegar.

Featuring “Mikael’s or Mackenzie’s Favourites”, get to know these two players’ favorite drinks, snacks and more! With games of chance, silent auction, delicious dinner, awards ceremony, keynote speaker, and dancing the night away with these Calgary legends – it’s the end of summer bash you can’t miss! 

Extremely hot temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius are expected in Calgary this week, making outdoor conditions for pets and their guardians dangerous. Parachutes for Pets is working to provide safe refuge for pets through our safekeeping program, which will allow pet guardians to access safe spaces and resources. 

If you or someone you know is affected, please reach out to our Angel Team 368-999-6460

The Parachutes for Pets Angel Team was onsite for the June 23, 2024, condo fire in the Prestwick Villas condo complex, in Calgary, Alberta. The residents of 48 units have been displaced, including 60 pets. The Angel Team are assisting the people and the pets with emergency hampers, medical care and temporary safe keeping until they can return home or find new pet-friendly accommodations.

Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink will match up to 50% of ALL donations to Parachutes for Pets!
Every donation made is entered to win tickets to a Flames Game this fall and a Meet & Greet with Mikael Backlund.

100% of donations through the Birdies for Kids campaign will go directly to Lily & Dexter’s Legacy.
Lily & Dexter’s Legacy was founded by the Backlund family and supports kids in foster care, health care, and victims of domestic violence stay with their pets.