Homeless with Pets on the Rise in Calgary

Homeless with Pets on the Rise in Calgary

by Isabella Steed It is an unimaginable circumstance for those who have not lost a home. To be wary of your next meal, to fear whether or not you will have a place to sleep at night other than the comforts of cold grass and pavement. Unfortunately, this is a reality...
Seniors and Pets – The Benefits By Lori Leduc

Seniors and Pets – The Benefits By Lori Leduc

If your parents are of a certain age, 65 plus, you may have spent the last 18 months or so being concerned about their wellbeing. You may have noticed a lack of motivation or purpose. The Pandemic opened the eyes of many to the plight of our seniors. Fortunately,...
Suzanne the Superhero

Suzanne the Superhero

Suzanne the SuperheroBy Leann SoonSuzanne is not your average contributor to Parachutes for Pets, and she’s not your average dog lover. While the pandemic hit a lot of entrepreneurs very hard, she turned it into an opportunity to heal our community, not medically, but...
Meet the Jones Family

Meet the Jones Family

Meet the Jones Family – From Clients to Dedicated VolunteersBy Leann SoonWe would love to introduce you to the Jones family, comprised of Colleen, her daughters Rebbekkah and Naomi, their three cats (Nemo, Tazz and Princess Peanut) and two guinea pigs (Oliver and...
Pets & PTSD

Pets & PTSD

Having PTSD is hard. Being on constant alert, constantly anxious and going over unpleasant scenarios through your head on repeat is hard. It can be a major challenge to find any source of comfort. I know because my husband suffers from PTSD. As a combat veteran who...