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Public Pet Food Bank
Public Pet Food Bank: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 6120 1A St SW. First come, first served; specific food not guaranteed, and litter available if on hand. Please bring proof of low income.
May 14
Rogers Birdies for Kids
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 direcly to Lily & Dexters Legacy. This program supports kids in foster cre, health care, and victims of domestic violence stay with their pets.
Articles
House of Commons Address
Average Cost of Owning a Dog Up 23.3% in 3 Years Owning a pet has become increasingly expensive due to rising inflation, vet costs, food, pet insurance, grooming, and medication. Here at Parachutes for Pets, we receive an average of 100 calls per day from people...
Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Industry – We are human too
When pets are sick, emotions run high... we need to remember that veterinary professionals are trying to do their best. We invited Ashley Fischer to share her experience of what it's like working in the veterinary industry. I can honestly say without fail one comment...
Family Violence Prevention Month
Our organization is honored to be trusted in supporting 553 pets escaping family violence. Together we can increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence, resources and supports available in our communities. You can find or share these community...
Working for Parachutes for Pets
This summer I had the privilege of working with Parachutes for Pets. They do so much to help low income families and seniors in our community. Spreading this kind of kindness is what keeps me going. Knowing that I can impact someone else's life on levels I could never...
A Summer with Parachutes
A Summer with Parachutes I have never worked with people as passionate about their cause as Parachutes for Pets. In every interaction, you can tell how much Melissa and everyone on her team care for pets and their owners in need. They work tirelessly to help others...
My Experience With Parachutes For Pets
Generously written by a student from CAREERS program Throughout this summer I have been working with Parachutes For Pets from home. Through the Information, Communication and Technology internship, thanks to a guidance counselor at Our Lady of The Rockies, Mrs. Joanne...
Parachutes For Pets
Keeping people and their pets together in our community by subsidizing necessary pet care for low-income individuals.
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