General Facts
What are the 3 Categories of Animals We Have?
Cats, Dogs and Exotics
How Many Dogs were Adopted in 2025?
529!
I am an exotic animal that cannot make my own body heat, so I need heat lamps to keep me warm. I smell with my tongue and do not have legs. Who am I?
A snake.
This department has many people who come in and give their time to support our animals. The people who come in range from 14 and older; they come in for free.
Volunteer
What is an Exotic Animal?
An animal who is not a cat or a dog
What year was the Calgary Humane Society Founded?
1922
How Many Cats Were Adopted in 2025?
1543!
I am an exotic animal who eats a lot of hay. I don't make all the vitamins I need, so I get a vitamin C "cookie" every single day, along with my hay and veggies. Who am I?
A Guinea Pig
This department works with many animals to figure out what they need, which includes types of enrichment, food, and more. They work to ensure our animals are comfortable and safe, and their behavioural needs are met.
Behaviour and Training
What is a Patient Paw?
An animal who has been in the shelter for longer than average. Typically over 30 days.
How Many Animals Do We Help Every Year (Average)
4000 - 5000
How Many Exotics Were Adopted in 2025?
288!
I am an exotic animal that CHS has only had a few times. In the wild, I only live in one place in the world, and I am critically endangered (in the wild). I can regenerate nearly every part of my body (including part of my heart!) Who am I?
Axolotl
This department takes care of the animals who are sick and or injured. They make sure the medical needs of all our animals are met, and need anywhere from 1 to 8 years of education to work in this field.
Animal Health/Veterinary Team
What does Foster mean?
Foster is someone who will take care of animal just for a short period of time until the animal is adopted or can return to shelter.
Calgary Humane Society is an _____ admissions shelter
Open
How Many Bunnies Were Adopted in 2025?
71!
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I am a reptile species. In the wild, I live in a warm place (Australia), and as a pet, I need to have heat lamps to keep me cozy! I have rough scales. I am an omnivore (which means I eat meat and veggies), and I have a "third eye" (parietal eye) on top of my head to detect light, changes in temperature, and predators. Who am I?
Bearded Dragon
Animal Care
What is Enrichment?
Providing animals with changes in enclosures or spaces (i.e., puzzle feeders, scent, or structural) to encourage natural behaviours, and keep their brains moving.
What is Calgary Humane Society's Mission Statement
Protect Animals. Support People. Create a More Humane World
How Many Active Volunteers Do We Have?
919
I am an exotic animal who can not recognize myself in a mirror, although I don't know that it's me, I really enjoy looking at the mirror so that I can talk to my best friend (shhh, it's actually me!). I am in the parrot family, but I am quite small. In the wild, I live in Australia. Who am I?
Budgie
This department is the first department an animal will interact with. They figure out who the animal is by looking for Identification (collars, tattoos, & microchips) and set them up in their temporary homes.
Animal Admissions
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What is Positive Reinforcement?
a behavioural technique that strengthens desired behaviours by adding a rewarding stimulus (i.e., a treat) immediately following the action, increasing the likelihood of that behaviour occurring again