Make an Impact
Rescue animals rely on the generosity of donors for care, medical support, and housing. Help support our vulnerable animal population through a donation of funds, supplies, or time as a volunteer.
Current Fundraiser
Help us reach our goal of $50,000 to purchase a new van!
It’s Easy to Give Back
Donate Online
Change an animal’s life with a one-time gift or recurring monthly donation. A tax receipt will be issued for any donation of $20 or more.
Memberships
Purchase an ARF membership to attend our Annual General Meetings and receive monthly newsletter for news, events info, and more.
Donate by Mail
Support ARF by sending a cheque or money order direct to our Calgary office.
Animal Rescue Foundation
P.O. Box 34160
RPO Westbrook
Calgary, AB T3C 3W2
Corporate Sponsorships
Live your business values out loud by becoming an ARF corporate sponsor. Sponsor an individual animal, support our kennels, or even collaborate with our team to build a custom corporate partnership today.
Make a Contribution
Support our efforts by donating to help an animal in need. Here are the direct impacts of your donation:
Supplies & Food
- Supplies | $25
- Meals | $25
Intake & Boarding
- Dog Total Intake | $550-650
- Cat Total Intake | $450-500
- Initial Vet Checkup | $80
- Boarding | $35
Health & Wellbeing
- Dog Spay/Neuter | $200/400
- Cat Spay/Neuter | $100/250
- Vaccinations | $50
- Microchip | $25
- Deworming | $20
Fundraising for ARF
There are plenty of ways to give back that go beyond personally donating funds. From hosting a fundraiser to rallying your workplace to do the same, every dollar you raise helps give an animal a second chance.
While we appreciate all community support and interest in fundraising, it’s important to note that we can only accept fundraising support from partners and activities that align with our mission and values.
Great Dane
Over $1000
+
- Digital promotional materials.
- Event listed in ARF’s membership newsletter. All digital promotional materials must be provided to ARF one month in advance.
- A promotional social media post prior to the event. All digital promotional materials must be provided to ARF one month in advance.
- Thank you post on ARF’s social media (photo and details must be provided to ARF.
- Personal thank you letter.
Clumber Spaniel
$500 to $999
+
- Digital promotional materials.
- Event listed in ARF’s membership newsletter. All digital promotional materials must be provided to ARF one month in advance.
- Thank you post on ARF’s social media (photo and details must be provided to ARF).
- Personal thank you letter.
Chihuahua
Under $500
+
- Personal thank you letter.
Volunteering with ARF
Get hands-on and make a difference in the life of an animal by donating your time individually or as a group or workplace.
Volunteer Your Skills
ARF gets by with a little help from our friends. If you’ve got a unique skillset that could further our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
We Love Surprise Supplies
It takes a lot of supplies to run a rescue. If you’ve got animal essentials that can help support our efforts, we’d love to hear from you. We also welcome gift card donations, which can help us purchase what we need, when we need it.
Contact us or view our Amazon Wish List.
Generic Supplies
+
- Paper towel
- Laundry soap
- Toilet paper
- Contractor garbage bags
- Bleach
- Lysol wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Unscented hand soap
- Dawn ultra dishwashing liquid, original scent
Dog Supplies
+
- 3ft or taller X-pens/puppy pens
- Training treats (freeze dried liver, chicken, Zukes Mini Naturals, Blue Bits, Wild Bits, etc.)
- Easy walk harnesses, small/medium (available at PetSmart)
- Leashes
- Gastrointestinal dry food
- Waste bags
Cat Supplies
+
- Gastrointestinal wet and/or dry food, Hill’s c/D wet food
- Kitten milk replacement formula (available at veterinary clinics and pet stores)
- Nursing bottles (available at veterinary clinics and pet stores)
- Metal slicker brushes
- Scratching posts & pads
- Cat toys
- Litter boxes & scoops
- Nail scissors (cat ones, available at Walmart)
Additional Ways to Donate
Appreciated Securities
Easily donate your appreciated securities to ARF through CanadaHelps. You can also designate a portion of your estate to ARF in your will.
Recyclables
ARF has partnered with SkipTheDepot to make it easy to donate the proceeds from your recyclables to a good cause today.
Your Vehicle
Donate your old car, RV, or boat to Donate-A-Car Canada with all proceeds from the sale or recycling of your vehicle going to ARF.
Local Organizations
Support us through organizations that contribute a portion of their proceeds to our cause—or contact us to become an ARF partner today.