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,...
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...
Spay and Neuter

Spay and Neuter

What You Didn’t Know About Spaying and Neutering By Dr. Richard Long and Leann Soon We all know the importance of spaying and neutering our cats and dogs to minimize unexpected litters and the reduce number of unwanted kittens and puppies, but did you know there are...
All About Ticks

All About Ticks

Don’t Get Ticked Off! April signals the advent of tick season, which lasts until October. However, ticks are also active whenever it’s warmer than 4 degrees Celsius, so it’s important to be aware of the hazards they pose all year round. Here are some tips on what to...
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...