About
Since 1922, Calgary Humane Society has been more than a shelter. We are proud to be Calgary’s first and most robust animal welfare organization.
Who We are
Everyone is human, but not everyone is truly humane. It’s the essence of our humanity—within us all, yet an aspiration for many…because real compassion takes selflessness and going beyond ourselves every day isn’t easy to sustain. But when we achieve it, life takes on a deeply fulfilling purpose. Our humanity bonds us with animals, especially those in need. At Calgary Humane Society, we exist to create a more humane world – when animals are at their most vulnerable, our dedicated care sees them through. We are always there to protect and nurture the welfare of all animals with kindness and love, and in turn, animals remind us every day what it truly means to be human. We believe in inclusive animal welfare – every animal, every person, and every situation are welcome through our doors. We’ll explore all avenues of care until the very end—with animal well-being at the core of every decision. We will support people and their animals, for life. The joy of adoption; the rewards of behaviour classes; the relief that is felt knowing we are here for every animal who needs us…our team is there in good times and bad. When animals need protection, we respond. We’ll never shy away from a tough situation—even if it takes an emotional toll. Our work for animal welfare is unending. Our dreams for the future are rooted in education and prevention. We’re a true community hub for countless Calgarians. Our voice has power. It’s our responsibility to inspire empathy and compassion for both animals and humans.
To learn more about our programs, please visit our website.
Our Impact
For over 100 years, Calgary Humane Society has been at the centre of animal welfare in our city and for every day to come, we’ll work harder than ever to create a world where animal lives are treated with respect and compassion which translates into more compassion for others in our community.
Your support enables CHS to make a meaningful impact:
Thanks to the generous support of our community, in 2023 CHS was able to:
- Find 3,037 animals their new home
- Admit 4,136 animals from the Calgary area
- Investigate 1,192 cases of suspected cruelty and abuse. Remove 921 animals from unsafe situations
- Care for 205% more puppies since 2020
- Place 1,696 animals with our foster families reducing their time in shelter
- Perform 2,176 surgeries to improve the health of our animals
- Work with 835 volunteers who donated close to 30,000 hours of time
- Offer 1,198 per families support through our behaviour training classes, consultations, and helpline
- Reach 801 youth through Humane Education
- Connect with 20,000+ people through Community Outreach Initiatives
- Support 538 families through Continued Companionship Programming – programs designed to keep people and animals together.
To view the 2023 Impact Report, please visit our 2023 Impact Report.
