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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
From Moscow to the WHL: Maxim Muranov’s Journey with Lord Stanley
In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the life of Calgary Hitmen player Maxim Muranov, a 19-year-old athlete from Moscow who has called Calgary home for the past two years. Off the ice, Maxim shares how his 12-year-old dog back in Russia inspired him to rescue...
A Hockey Hero’s Heart: Mikael Backlund on Family, Pets, and Purpose
Mighty & Tall Meets Sweet & Small: The Chris Cederstrand Story
A tragic accident shifts the course of a young man's life, and leaves him feeling lost and forever changed. Enter, a sweet young puppy named Gabby who urged him up and out, and back into embracing the world and making positive change. This episode we get to learn the...
The Origin of Parachutes For Pets: The Melissa David Story
On the inaugural episode of Companions & Champions, Parachutes for Pets (PFP) Founder & Executive Director, Melissa David, shares her story and takes listeners on a journey through companionship, loss, and perseverance with her co-host, Chris Cederstrand. From...
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...
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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