Calgary Humane Society
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Calgary Humane Society is proud to be a trusted voice for animal welfare in our community. Our work and initiatives have been featured in various media outlets, showcasing our commitment to animal protection and advocacy. Whether we’re spotlighting heartwarming adoption stories, highlighting important educational campaigns, or discussing pressing animal welfare issues, we’re dedicated to keeping the public informed. Explore our media coverage to learn more about the impact we’re making and the lives we’re changing every day.
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Paws and reflect: How CHS juggles pets, people and post-pandemic challenge
Humane Resources Directory
While it’s many people’s dream to work alongside animals, for Melaina Slater it’s more of a calling.
110 cats surrendered in ‘one of the largest single intakes’ for Calgary Humane Society
Global News
Calling it “one of the largest single intakes of felines in recent years,” the Calgary Humane Society says it has taken in 110 cats and kittens from a single residence in the city.
Calgary council mulls banning retail sale of pets
CTV News
Calgary councillors are considering the creation of a bylaw that would ban the retail sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in the city.
Calgary Humane Society, Giving Tuesday
CTV News
The Executive Director with the Calgary Humane Society will tell us how they are hoping to raise money on Giving Tuesday.
Humane Society launches new program to help seniors keep their pets
CTV News
Keeping seniors and their pets together is the focus of a new program at the Calgary Humane Society. The “Continued Companionship” program helps seniors with spay and neuter costs, dental procedures, vaccines and emergency care. It also helps with food, bedding, litter and accessories. As well, adoption fees are affordable for owners over 65. […]
Petition aims to stop bans on pets in Calgary rentals
CTV News
A petition to prohibit rental properties from banning pets is garnering attention in Calgary.
The Change.org petition was launched by local resident, Pierre Noiseux, who says he has faced challenges trying to find pet-friendly rentals(opens in a new tab) in the city. […]
Keeping these exotic pets is ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous,’ Canadian animal advocates say
CTV News
Canadian pet owners are finding companionship beyond dogs and cats. Tigers, alligators, scorpions and tarantulas are among some of the exotic pets they are keeping in private homes in Canada, which pose risks to public safety and animal welfare, advocates say as they push for stronger and consistent regulations across the country. […]
Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’
Global News
The Calgary Humane Society is investigating after seven kittens were found in various states of distress over the summer, including two dead this week. As Adam MacVicar reports, cat owners are urged to keep their pets inside as they ask for tips from the public. […]
Keeping pets safe during extreme weather
Global News
With a deep freeze set to hit Calgary this week, we talk to Jenna Kardal at the Calgary Humane Society about keeping your animal safe in extreme cold. Kardal also discusses the programs they hold at the shelter, including a pet food bank and an emergency boarding program. […]
Reading Buddies program at Calgary Humane Society helps kids and pets
City News
Youth will be given an opportunity to practice their reading skills to the animals waiting to be adopted, which provides them with socialization and enrichment. […]
7 ways to support Jasper wildfire evacuees in Calgary
Calgary Herald
Over the weekend, photos of Jasper emerged on social media, showing the extent of damage to the town. As of Monday morning, 1,388 evacuees have registered in Calgary at the city’s reception centre at Shouldice Arena, at 1515 Home Road N.W. […]
Calgary council mulls banning retail sale of pets
CTV News
Calgary councillors are considering the creation of a bylaw that would ban the retail sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in the city.
Humane Society launches new program to help seniors keep their pets
CTV News
Keeping seniors and their pets together is the focus of a new program at the Calgary Humane Society. The “Continued Companionship” program helps seniors with spay and neuter costs, dental procedures, vaccines and emergency care. It also helps with food, bedding, litter and accessories. As well, adoption fees are affordable for owners over 65. […]
Petition aims to stop bans on pets in Calgary rentals
CTV News
A petition to prohibit rental properties from banning pets is garnering attention in Calgary.
The Change.org petition was launched by local resident, Pierre Noiseux, who says he has faced challenges trying to find pet-friendly rentals(opens in a new tab) in the city. […]
Keeping these exotic pets is ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous,’ Canadian animal advocates say
CTV News
Canadian pet owners are finding companionship beyond dogs and cats. Tigers, alligators, scorpions and tarantulas are among some of the exotic pets they are keeping in private homes in Canada, which pose risks to public safety and animal welfare, advocates say as they push for stronger and consistent regulations across the country. […]
Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’
Global News
The Calgary Humane Society is investigating after seven kittens were found in various states of distress over the summer, including two dead this week. As Adam MacVicar reports, cat owners are urged to keep their pets inside as they ask for tips from the public. […]
Keeping pets safe during extreme weather
Global News
With a deep freeze set to hit Calgary this week, we talk to Jenna Kardal at the Calgary Humane Society about keeping your animal safe in extreme cold. Kardal also discusses the programs they hold at the shelter, including a pet food bank and an emergency boarding program. […]
Reading Buddies program at Calgary Humane Society helps kids and pets
City News
Youth will be given an opportunity to practice their reading skills to the animals waiting to be adopted, which provides them with socialization and enrichment. […]
7 ways to support Jasper wildfire evacuees in Calgary
Calgary Herald
Over the weekend, photos of Jasper emerged on social media, showing the extent of damage to the town. As of Monday morning, 1,388 evacuees have registered in Calgary at the city’s reception centre at Shouldice Arena, at 1515 Home Road N.W. […]