The COVID-19 crisis illuminated the need for animal shelters across Canada to adjust their operations in order to not only focus on protection, adoption and education, but also to provide critical social and community support to companion animal-loving Canadians who may be suffering financially during this uncertain time.  

As the financial crisis deepens, shelters are reporting an increasing need from their community, particularly for pet food. Support mechanisms are now necessary to ensure that families can afford to keep their beloved companion animals.  

Humane Canada has established a grant program that provides up to $7500 to support programs that serve their community through access to pet food and essential pet care items. It’s the first of its kind in Canada!

The third round of the National Pet Food Bank grants, made possible thanks to the generosity of PetSmart Charities of Canada™ and numerous individual donors, is currently under review with our granting committee.

Our granting committee would again like to congratulate the eight organizations that received a grant during the second granting round. We are so proud of their accomplishments and the important work they’re doing to support their communities.

What can you do to help?

Make a gift today to support the National Pet Food Bank Program.

With your financial donation you will:

• Help vulnerable companion animals to stay with their families during the deepening financial crisis.
• Help Humane Canada establish an effective, efficient and sustainable model for a cross-Canada pet food bank program that provides short term aid to companion animal guardians experiencing financial hardship. 

Special thanks to PetSmart Charities of Canada™ for its support for the National Pet Food Bank Program. 

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