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Phano - Another Phoenix Fund Success Story

Thanks to the generosity of Calgarians, we have raised over $20,000 for the Phoenix Fund. Phano (pictured left) is our most recent Phoenix Fund recipient and has recently returned from foster care after receiving an operation for his dislocated hip. Anyone interested in adopting Phano is welcome to come by and meet him and talk with our Adoptions staff.

The Christmas Party For The Animals Is On The Way!

2009 Calendars Available Now!

Our 2009 ”For the Love of Animals” calendar is now available! Enjoy twelve months of happy endings, special moments, and new lives ready to begin!

We would like to thank everyone who has made this calendar what it is: all of the buy-a-day participants, photo contestants and Hills for sponsoring the Humane Society. We’d also like to thank Rhino Print Solutions for all of their hard work designing and printing the calendar.

The calendar can be purchased for $12 at:
· the Calgary Humane Society Pet Gear store
· by mail just by calling 723-6000
· any Associate Vet Clinic, as well as Shawnessy Animal Hospital, Sundance
Vet Clinic, Bridlewood Vet Clinic, McKenzie Towne Vet Clinic,
Fish Creek 24 Hour Clinic, South Trail Clinic, Westhills Vet Clinic, Crowfoot Animal Clinic, Copperfield Animal Clinic, Bragg Creek Animal Hospital, and Bragg Creek Family Foods.

Just a dollar a month to help save a life! We hope you enjoy our “For the Love of Animals" calendar all year round. Thank you for your support!

About Us

The Calgary Humane Society is a non-profit organization with a rich history of grass roots work on behalf of animals in our community. Founded in 1922, with just a single inspector, several committed volunteers and without a shelter, we have definitely come a long way. Calgary has one of the lowest euthanasia rates in Canada, a full service veterinary clinic for Shelter animals, cutting edge educational programs, an extensive post-adoption support system, more than 300 dedicated volunteers, a wildlife referral network and many ongoing partnerships with vets, the City of Calgary and other animal welfare organizations.

The Calgary Humane Society is very much  cause-based, born from a need for animals to be recognized as significant beings. As the community struggles to right the wrongs towards its human members, the Calgary Humane Society is there to speak on behalf of the animals.

The past and future success of the Calgary Humane Society is the undoubtedly the result of the hard work of many dedicated volunteers and employees and our donors' support - all sharing the vision of realizing a better world for animals in Calgary.

Our Vision

To lead the way and set standards of excellence for the humane treatment of animals across a broad spectrum of human/animal interaction

Open Door Policy

We are the only organization in Calgary and area that doesn’t turn animals away. We believe if we were to limit admissions or turn animals away if we’re full, that these animals would have nowhere to go and risk being abandoned.

Instead, our doors are open to any animal who needs us. We focus our resources on SNIP initiatives, adoption promotion and animal behaviour. As we keep working away at the source of the problem, we will eventually get to the point where we will be able to find a home for every adoptable animal that enters our Shelter. We’re getting closer every day!