Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Supporting Families Through the Journey Every pet parent hopes they will never hear the words, “Your pet has cancer.” Yet today, more families than ever are facing that reality.During Pet Cancer Awareness Month, awareness means more than prevention and treatment. It also means recognizing the emotional journey families experience after diagnosis… Continue reading Pet Cancer Awareness Matters More Than Ever
Author: Kate Smitko
Twilight
Twilight was a beloved friend who filled our lives with love and loyalty for 14 beautiful years. She passed from lymphoma, but the joy she brought us will never be forgotten.
Preparing with Heart — Showing Up for Your Pet Before the Unknown
As we move into spring, there’s a natural sense of renewal—longer walks, more time outdoors, and a feeling of fresh energy for both you and your pet. It’s also a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on something deeper: how we show up for our pets in every stage of life—especially when the unexpected arises.With… Continue reading Preparing with Heart — Showing Up for Your Pet Before the Unknown
Community Dog Walks
STARTING JUNE 2026 COMMUNITY DOG WALKS IN CALGARY Let’s Go! RSVP – Join US! We are trying something, new!! One of the most powerful things we witness at Kali’s Wish is our pet-loving community coming together. It’s even more meaningful when families who are facing, or have faced, pet cancer support one another through shared… Continue reading Community Dog Walks
Spotlight on Lymphoma — One of the Most Common Cancers in Pets
Spotlight on Lymphoma — One of the Most Common Cancers in Pets Lymphoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in dogs and cats, affecting the lymphatic system — the network responsible for immune function and fluid balance. Because it can appear in many parts of the body and progress quickly, early awareness is… Continue reading Spotlight on Lymphoma — One of the Most Common Cancers in Pets
Heart & Healing: Coping with Pet Cancer as a Family
February is often associated with love — for our partners, our families, and the ones who hold our hearts. For families facing a pet cancer diagnosis, that love can feel especially heavy. A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect one pet. It touches the entire household. Routines shift. Uncertainty grows. Fear, grief, and hope can exist… Continue reading Heart & Healing: Coping with Pet Cancer as a Family
Understanding Pet Cancer: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on one of the most important aspects of pet health: cancer awareness. Cancer is a leading cause of death in older dogs and cats, affecting approximately 1 in 4 dogs over their lifetime (rising to nearly 1 in 2 for dogs aged… Continue reading Understanding Pet Cancer: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Hope during the holidays: Celebrating Life & Legacy
As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on everything our community has built together — moments of hope, stories of love, and connections that become lifelines for families facing pet cancer and loss. At Kali’s Wish, this sense of community is at the heart of everything we do, and 2025 has… Continue reading Hope during the holidays: Celebrating Life & Legacy
Thankful for Our Pets: Supporting Pets Through Cancer Treatment
November is a month of reflection and gratitude — a time to pause and give thanks for the special companions who fill our lives with unconditional love. At Kali’s Wish Cancer Foundation, we know how deeply our pets touch our hearts, especially when they face the challenges of cancer. This month, we’re celebrating the bond… Continue reading Thankful for Our Pets: Supporting Pets Through Cancer Treatment
The Different Types of Pet Food
🐕🐈 Finding the Right Nutrition for Your Dog or Cat Choosing the right food for your pet can feel overwhelming. With so many brands and formats available, understanding the differences between each type of pet food helps you make confident, informed choices. Whether you feed a puppy, senior dog, kitten, or adult cat, knowing what’s… Continue reading The Different Types of Pet Food