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whisker wonderland

Our holiday card sale in partnership with ARTS Senior Animal Rescue is sure to get you in the festive spirit!

Sales run from November 1-8, 2024.

Each pack of 10 cards will cost $20. All proceeds will be split between Help a Buddy Fund and ARTS Senior Animal Rescue to assist animals in need. Stay tuned for the link to our store!

here for the underdog

Help a Buddy Fund aims to increase the number of animals that are protected from abuse or neglect through supportive partnerships, activism, securing physical resources, and alleviating the financial burden for animal welfare groups in Alberta, Canada.

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meet buddy

It all started with one dog: Buddy.
Buddy was kept in foster care for four years through a local animal rescue. She was 14 years old at the time she was taken into care. Buddy suffered from various medical conditions that prevented her from being adopted. While never permanently adopted, Buddy left paw prints on the hearts of the two foster homes she spent her final years. It is in her honour that Help a Buddy was created.
Buddy will be remembered as the dog who loved the following:

Eating food that didn't belong to her
Spurts of energy that reminded you we all still have a bit of puppy in us
Resilience through pain as long as she was surrounded by those she loved

In Buddy's honour, we are working behind the scenes to ensure that rescues, shelters, sanctuaries and other animal welfare groups in the province of Alberta are able to provide outstanding care throughout long-term animal rehabilitation lasting for a year or more.

Learn More About Our Granting Program

Make a donation that will support our granting program for animals in need. Donations will be used to help with animal rescue efforts in Alberta.

DONATE

Make a Donation

We are 100% volunteer-run. We needs all hands on deck from event support, graphic design, and involvement at the Board level.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer With Us

If you don't have time to volunteer, you can still become a voting member with an annual paid membership that supports our operations.

MEMBERSHIPS

Become a Member

Animal rescues in Alberta can apply for emergency funding related to emergency vet procedures of animals in their care.

BELLA BUCKS

Apply for Funds

In March of each year, our granting program opens up to rescues eligible for larger grants that alleviate financial stress.

ANNUAL GRANTS

Our Grants

Follow our social media, keep up to date with our activities, and spread the word about how we are helping rescues in Alberta!

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HOW TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

fundraising events

We partner with rescues all over Alberta to host joint fundraisers that will benefit animals in need. Our fundraising alleviates the stress of organizing large fundraisers and provides manpower to animal charities who are struggling with recruiting volunteers. We are open to all fundraising ideas and have hosted a variety of joint fundraisers from paint parties, to video game marathons, to online silent auctions! If your charity can benefit from teaming up, contact us today.