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Supporting People and Pets Affected by Wildfire Evacuations
Last Updated: May 7, 2025 @ 3:45 p.m.
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is supporting partner agencies and people and pets affected by the wildfires.
Please check back here for regular updates about EHS’ role in supporting the wildfire response and companion animals who have been displaced.
If you have not been evacuated but are under alert, visit our Emergency Preparedness with Pets resource for tips on evacuating with pets and learn more with the Government of Alberta’s Pet Preparedness resources.
For those affected by smoke and poor air quality, see our Pets and Air Quality resource.
For Assistance
If you have been evacuated and require supplies for your pet(s), you can contact us by phone at 780-491-3522 or email admissions@edmontonhumanesociety.com
For updates on the wildfires and evacuations, visit:
How to Help
Pets Supplies
We are accepting donations of supplies for pets and pet guardians who have been evacuated to Edmonton.
The most-needed items currently are:
- Wet or dry dog food
- Wet or dry cat food
- Cat litter
- Large dog toys
- Leashes, collars and harnesses
- Timothy hay, food toys and treats for small animals
New items and unopened food are preferred.
Donations can be dropped off daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at:
Edmonton Humane Society
Admitting Entrance (green donation bin)
13620 163 Street NW, Edmonton (map here)
You can also order items from our Amazon Wish List and have them delivered directly to the shelter if you’re unable to visit our shelter in-person.
Monetary Donations
If you are unable to donate supplies but would like to help, monetary donations are also being accepted online. You can also call our team at 780-491-3507.
Donations will be used for wildfire relief for people and pets who have been affected, with excess supporting urgent needs of animals in our community throughout the year.
Thank you for your generosity and kindness to support people and pets affected by these wildfires.
Foster and Volunteering
At this time, EHS is not in need of fosters or volunteers to support wildfire response efforts, however we may call on fosters to help with temporary housing for evacuated pets, or volunteers to support evacuated pets in shelter, in the future.
Learn about our foster program or see current volunteer opportunities. To add your name to a volunteer waitlist should evacuee support be required, please email volunteer@edmontonhumanesociety.com.