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 at info@kaliswish.org.
(Calgary, AB)
Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
Find a VCA hospital in AB, BC, SK, MB, ON or QB
Search for, e.g.: “animal oncology services near me” OR “animal cancer treatment services near me”
(Ontario, but some supports are offered Canada-Wide)
(Canada-Wide)
(Alberta)
(British Columbia)
(Ontario: Middlesex, Brant, Hamilton & Waterloo)
(Edmonton, AB)
(Manitoba)
Search for, e.g.: “low-income veterinary care near me” OR “low-cost veterinary care near me”
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
(Calgary, Edmonton & surrounding AB communities)
VCA 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, and (Ontario only) pet burial services
HELPLINE that connects/refers AB residents to support: Call 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)
Online Support Group/Chat
VCA Animal Hospital – Grief Counsellor: Judith Blythe
Access and connect to local grief support services
Animal companion loss and grief psychotherapy services
Search for, e.g.: “pet loss grief support near me”
IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, IS IN IMMEDIATE CRISIS – PLEASE CALL 911 RIGHT AWAY. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24-hour crisis support for Calgary residents. Call or text 403-266-HELP (4357)
Search for, e.g.: “crisis support near me”