Pet Community Supports
If you or someone you know is facing pet cancer or pet loss, the following Pet Community resources may be of additional assistance and support.
If you have a community support to add to this page, please write us atĀ info@kaliswish.org.
Pet Oncology Hospitals & Resources
(Calgary, AB)
Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
(Calgary, AB)
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
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Ā AB, BC, SK, MB, ON or QB
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Veterinary Care Financial Aid Resources
(Ontario, but some supports are offered Canada-Wide)
(Canada-Wide)
(Alberta)
(British Columbia)
(Ontario: Middlesex, Brant, Hamilton & Waterloo)
(British Columbia)
(British Columbia)
(Edmonton, AB)
(Manitoba)
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Pet Loss Supportsā
Online Pet Resources
A website full of pet loss support resources for adults and children
A helpful online, downloadable guide about coping with pet loss for adults, seniors & children
An extensive list of end-of-life and pet loss resources for adults and children
An online list of end-of-life and pet loss resources for adults and children
Pet End-Of-Life & Aftercare Resources
(Calgary, Edmonton & surrounding AB communities)
VCAĀ Vets To Go (Paws To Rest) In-home euthanasia services
(Rocky View, AB)
Pet cremation, funeral chapel, and memorial products
(Ontario & Alberta)
Pet cremation, memorial products, andĀ (Ontario only)Ā pet burial services
(Calgary, AB)
Pet cremation, funeral chapel, and memorial products
Pet Loss Grief Support Services
(Alberta)
HELPLINE that connects/refers AB residents to support:Call 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)
Online Support Group/Chat
(Calgary, AB)
VCA Animal Hospital āGrief Counsellor: Judith Blythe
(Calgary, AB)
Animal companion loss and grief psychotherapy services
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Immediate Crisis Support Resources
IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, IS IN IMMEDIATE CRISIS ā PLEASE CALL 911 RIGHT AWAY. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(Calgary, AB)
24-hour crisis support for Calgary residents. Call or text 403-266-HELP (4357)
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