Dogs YYC July 30, 2018

Pet-a-palooza 2018 – Wall to Wall Dogs

Calgary is, for serious, Dog City. Our last census says we are 10 humans to every 1 doggo. If we have 1.266 million humans in Calgary, that's... like... A LOT OF DOGGOS! No more was Calgary's love for dogs more evident than this past weekend at Pet-A-Palooza 2018 in Eau Claire Market! Over 2 days, thousands of dogs and their human pals walked, sniffed, snacked, played, and (probably) peed in the sun over a lovely weekend.Saturday and Sunday both started at 10 am with over 100 of … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC July 23, 2018

Bark with Bam 2018 – A Big Party with A Bigger Impact

Sometimes, when you plan a big Saturday afternoon with your friends, everything lines up just perfectly. That was how it felt this past Saturday as I arrived to join the birthday festivities for a Calgary doggo by the name of Rambo. Yes, that's right, I was at a dog's birthday party. This wasn't just any party, though. This was Bark With Bam 2018. I don't know about you, but I never had a dunk tank, doggy pools, an agility course, a silent auction, or door prizes at my birthday parties. My … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC July 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Bark with Bam 2016 Fundraiser

The 2nd Annual "Bark with Bam" fundraiser is going down on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at the Vision Sports Centre.Bark with Bam is a celebration of Calgary pooch, Rambo's 6th birthday party but turned into an amazing fundraiser for the Calgary Humane Society and the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Tickets are $5 per person and dogs can come in free or with a donation. Last year's Bark with Bam raised over $10,000 and Rambo is hoping you all can come out for second go round and beat that record. … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC July 18, 2016

Dogs YYC Updates: Rehoming, Pet Insurance, and Events

Hello fellow travellers (the two- and four-legged variety both)!We're covering a couple different topics today. The first order of business is kind of a sensitive subject: rehoming. Many strong opinions exist on the subject of rehoming but, the fact of the matter is, it happens. What are some things to consider when you have to rehome your pet? What do you need to consider if you are looking to adopt a pet that is being rehomed?We have a little guest contribution from a blog … [Read more...]

James Higgins June 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

The 15th Annual Dog Jog

Hey Calgary! Let's Dog Jog! Join the Calgary Humane Society on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 for the 15th annual Dog Jog!It's all going down at the West End of South Glenmore Park - you can find it at 90th Avenue and Oakmount Drive Southwest.We won't be just strutting our stuff at the Dog Jog this year. Oh no! The Calgary Humane Society wants your help setting a new WORLD RECORD FOR MOST DOGS WEARING BANDANNAS!The current record is held by the RSPCA in Australia who, on May 17th, 2015, … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC March 10, 2016

Financial Assistance for Low Income Pet Parents

Dogs are expensive. There is no way around that. We love them and life would not be the same without them but they do come with a significant price tag.Check that. They have several significant price tags. Not the least of which is the cost of veterinary care. At some point in all of our lives as pet parents we have been left with a big decision where our little fur kid's life hangs in the balance.The Calgary Humane Society has a handy calculator that gives a general outlook of what you … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC March 1, 2016

UPDATE: Cory found a Home!

We just wanted to update you all that Cory, the 8-year-old labrador/greyhound cross that was staying at Calgary Animal Services since November 26, 2015, has been adopted. Hooray for Cory and his new fur-ever home!When you are considering adding a puppy to your family, think about adopting. The Calgary Animal Services Centre, along with the Calgary Humane Society and the various foster agencies and shelters, all are brimming with puppies who want nothing more than to shower you with love. … [Read more...]

Dogs YYC February 27, 2016

Help the Calgary Humane Society Find the Owner of this Dog!

The Calgary Humane Society is looking for any information that will help identify the owners of a Basenji or Bull Terrier type dog that was found running at large near the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Elementary School in the northeast community of Abbeydale. This sweet girl was found on February 8th with large masses on her hindquarters and in need of serious medical help.Dogs YYC is sharing the image below in hopes that someone will recognize her. This is from a Calgary Humane Society release … [Read more...]

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