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Parents pay tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at sold-out Calgary gala

Parachute for Pets threw a gala fundraiser Saturday night at the Telus Convention Centre, and there was a large contingent of Calgary Flames present and past in attendance.

Flames ambassadors Mikael Backlund, Mackenzie Weegar, Ryan Lombard, Dustin Wolf, Devin Cooley and Adam Klapka were in attendance at the 11/52 & Friends Formal, in addition to Guy and Jane Gaudreau, who were there to present the inaugural Gaudreau Pet Legacy Award.

Parachutes for Pets moves to Edmonton

Soon Edmonton will see more much-needed help for struggling pet owners: a new centre focused on making sure your furry friend gets the healthy support they need. Melissa David joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton about Parachutes for Pets.

Dogpool star Peggy raises awareness at Parachutes for Pets

Once voted Britain’s ugliest dog, Peggy has gone on to become one of the most beautiful ambassadors for pet charities worldwide.

The star of 2024’s Deadpool and Wolverine stopped at Calgary charity Parachutes for Pets on April 24, lending a bit of her shine towards the organization’s mission of keeping families together with their pets.

Parachutes for Pets upcoming fundraising gala

Parachutes for Pets has an upcoming fundraising gala which featuring ambassadors from the Calgary Flames and their adorable dogs!

Parachutes for Pets returns home after support in Los Angeles

Parachutes for Pets is back in Calgary, after the organization headed to Los Angeles to help pet owners who evacuated during the Los Angeles wildfires. Melissa David with Parachutes for Pets joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the experience.

⚠️ Important Notice & Fraud Prevention

Parachutes for Pets is committed to transparency, accountability, and protecting our community from fraudulent activity.

We will never contact you unsolicited to ask for money via email, text message, direct message, or phone call.

All official fundraising initiatives, program fees, and donation requests will always be:

  • Clearly outlined through our official programs and documentation, and

  • Processed only through our verified platforms:

    • CanadaHelps

    • YouThriftyAnimal.ca

    • In person at a Parachutes for Pets facility or approved pop-up/event booth

Any legitimate communication from Parachutes for Pets staff will come from an official email address ending in @parachutesforpets.com. We do not use personal email addresses for organizational correspondence.

If you receive a message claiming to be from Parachutes for Pets that does not meet the above criteria, please consider it suspicious and do not engage. We encourage you to contact us directly through our official website or verified channels to confirm any communication.

Thank you for helping us keep our community, donors, and families safe while we continue working to keep pets with the people who love them.

Parachutes for Pets is an Alberta Non-Profit and a Registerd Chairty with the CRA-778351338 RR0001

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