Central Alberta Humane Society provides over 1,800 pounds of food to pets of N.W.T evacuees

Officials with CAHS say to date they have given out 1,835 pounds of food and helped five animals with veterinarian treatment.

Telisha Fitchett, Animal Care Assistant Manager for CAHS, said everyone has been very friendly and grateful for their support.

While there is a desk at the reception centre dedicated to helping evacuees with pets to find hotels accepting animals, the CAHS has also helped by making calls or by boarding animals at the Society.

Flitchett says so far, they have boarded 19 pets, all dogs, and expect that number to grow.

She says to keep families at ease, staff at the Society have been sending pictures of pets to their owners to keep them updated.

“A pet is a family member and, of course, they get stressed out and they feed off of people’s energies and they are displaced just as well. They’re going in car rides for long hours until they can find somewhere to go and they’re not in their housing area either so there is an adjustment period for them as well,” she said.

Flitchett confirmed that no animals have been surrendered to their shelter as a result of the evacuations.

On August 24, the City shared they had already reached capacity at the centre and will continue to provide services to those registered until September 5.

READ: Reception centre for N.W.T. evacuees in Red Deer reaches capacity

Flitchett said they are ready to house more pets if needed and are still being referred by the City to evacuees.

“We just want to thank the community for helping out and that they’ve donated a bunch of food for us to be able to help out all the evacuees. The community support has been amazing,” she said.

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by Alessia Proietti

Central Alberta Humane Society provides over 1,800 pounds of food to pets of N.W.T evacuees

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