Community Services

We understand the concern felt when your animal has gone missing. Calgary Humane Society is here to help you be reunited with your companion animal. If your animal has gone missing, they may have been directed to Calgary Humane Society. We will receive the following found animals:

• Cats and dogs found outside Calgary city limits.
  *For roaming dogs found in and around the Costco near Tsuunt’ina Nation, please contact the Tsuut’ina police at 403-251-9660. 
• Exotics found in and around Calgary city limits, including domestic rodents, domestic birds, and reptiles.
  *Due to the risk posed by Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus, we are unable to receive stray rabbits unless they are visibly injured. 

Click here to learn more about what you can do if you pet has gone missing.

Check our recent stray population by visiting our Lost & Found Animals  page.

If you have found an animal, click here to learn more about what you can do.

Contact our Admissions Department at 403-723-6025 or email found@calgaryhumane.ca for guidance on finding your companion animal.

Food insecurity is scary for every family member – including your animals. The Calgary Humane Society Food Bank program is donation-based and designed to support you and your animal with access to food and supplies.

Call 403-205-4455 or email general.inquiries@calgaryhumane.ca to learn about how we can support you and your pet through our Food Bank.

Animals are a vital source of companionship and are known to contribute to overall health and wellbeing. The Calgary Humane Society is proud to offer resources to support vulnerable and isolated seniors with pets to ensure they can maintain this powerful connection with their companion animals. Resources include:

• Medical support
• Euthanasia and cremation services support
• Food bank services including prescription diets
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities
• Affordable adoption fees.

The Seniors Program assists seniors with companion animals by connecting them to veterinary services and assisting with the payment of care. The scope of the program will include single-treatment veterinary care to ensure the health and safety of their pet. However, treatment associated with lifelong diagnoses, ongoing care, or long-term medication will not be covered within the program.

If you are 65 or older, and may need assistance, contact our Community Services team at 587-320-3801, or email general.inquiries@calgaryhumane.ca to learn more.

We know that emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Our program, Rosco’s Keep Them Home, offers a lifeline for pets and their families during these unexpected moments. Whether it’s an accident or an unforeseen medical crisis, we’re here to help eligible pets receive the care they need.

To qualify, pets must have a strong history of regular veterinary care, including routine exams and vaccinations. The current medical issue must be due to an emergency beyond the owner’s control, and the Calgary Humane Society carefully reviews each case to determine eligibility. Our veterinary team fully assesses the animal to determine appropriate medical treatment and/or surgical intervention.  If treatment is possible, the animal is treated, supported through recovery, and returned to their home provided they are eligible based on program requirements.

Please note: This program is not open for direct applications. Instead, participants are identified and approved by the Calgary Humane Society, ensuring that help reaches those in genuine need.

At the Calgary Humane Society, your pet’s well-being is our priority. With Rosco’s Keep Them Home, we aim to reunite pets with their families and offer peace of mind when it’s needed most.

At Calgary Humane Society, we are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and ensuring that every pet can remain in the loving home where they belong. Understanding the challenges that low-income pet owners face, our Wellness Clinics are designed to provide essential vaccination and spay/neuter services, making it easier for families to care for their beloved animal companions without financial strain.

Through these clinics, we aim to enhance the well-being of animals while supporting their owners in maintaining a healthy and happy home environment. By offering these critical services, we help prevent unwanted litters, protect animals from preventable diseases, and strengthen the bond between companion animals and their families.

Low income pet owners who wish to take advantage of these services are encouraged to apply online. Applications are available in advance of our scheduled clinics, allowing us to prioritize those in need and ensure that our resources are allocated where they can make the most significant impact.

Our goal is simple: to keep animals with the families who love them, while fostering a community that values and practices responsible pet ownership.

Calgary Humane Society’s Emergency Boarding Program provides a safe haven for animals when their families are displaced due to a crisis. In the event of an emergency, you can trust that your animal will receive the care they need through our dedicated services.

This program is designed for individuals who temporarily cannot care for their animal due to circumstances such as:

• Loss of housing due to fire, flooding, or other natural disasters
• Sudden hospitalization
• Entry into a recovery program or rehab center, subject to individual circumstances

Emergency Boarding is available for those who cannot access support from family, friends, or other boarding services in Calgary. A referral from a recognized service agency or professional, such as a social worker or disaster response worker (EMS, firefighter, or police officer), is required. Boarding will be offered for 10 days.

For more information or to access Emergency Boarding, please contact us at 403-723-6025 or email found@calgaryhumane.ca.

No one should have to stay in a dangerous situation out of concern for the safety of a loved one, including companion animals. Calgary Humane Society’s Pet Safekeeping Program ensures that both you and your animal can escape domestic violence safely.

This program provides confidential boarding for your animal while you seek safety, giving you peace of mind knowing that your information and your animal’s well-being are protected.

A referral from a recognized service agency or professional, such as a social worker, is required. Boarding will be offered for 21 days.

For more information or to access the Pet Safekeeping Program, please contact us at 403-723-6025 or email found@calgaryhumane.ca.

Each year, hundreds of families face the difficult choice between surrendering their companion animal or experiencing housing instability due to challenges in finding pet-friendly accommodations. Calgary Humane Society’s Pets and Renters Program was created in response to this crisis, aiming to promote pet-friendly housing options through complimentary pet training.

By offering free behaviour support, the Pets and Renters Program helps pet owners equip their animals with the skills needed to thrive in rental settings, while providing landlords and property owners with peace of mind that animals will be well-behaved.

If you are a renter or property owner and would like to learn more about the Pets and Renters Program, please call 403-723-6019 or email behaviour.help@calgaryhumane.ca.

Pet owners may feel overwhelmed when facing behavioural challenges with their animal companions. Calgary Humane Society’s Behaviour Outreach team is expertly equipped to assess, manage, and provide training for a wide range of behaviours.

Our Pet Training programs serve as your go-to resource for private consultations, training classes, and free support materials for all species.

For more information on our no cost behaviour training services, please call our Behaviour Outreach team at 403-723-6019 or email behaviour.help@calgaryhumane.ca.

We understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved companion and the importance of honouring their memory. Calgary Humane Society partners with Gateway Cremations to provide compassionate cremation services and memorial products for your animal. 

For more information about cremation services and memorial items, please call 403-723-6025 or email found@calgaryhumane.ca.