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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Over 700 Calgarians go for a Dog Jog to support Humane Society
Dog lover Richard Preece took part in the 24th Annual Dog Jog to support the Calgary Humane Society Saturday at North Glenmore Park North Glenmore Park was full of hundreds of dogs and dog lovers Saturday, who showed up to support the Calgary Humane Society at its 24th annual Dog Jog. The event raised over $200,000 for the Humane Society, said vice executive director Brad Nichols. 'It's really one of our signature fundraisers for humane society in general, and it's been centered around the mandate of ending animal cruelty at this point," said Nichols. 'We don't receive any government funding whatsoever,' he added. 'So, you know, (it's) difficult to run a complex department like that on zero government dollars, but we managed to make it happen because of the strong support that we get from Calgary.' Dog lover Richard Preece was there with his family. 'We used to come years ago with me and my wife, and we just haven't come out since we had kids, and we thought they were old enough to come to their first one,' he said. 'We have another dog we adopted from Humane Society, and have always thought they were good organization. And, you know, it's just a lot of fun -- and it's good for the dogs.' Sharlene Elford was there, too, with her daughter Brook and her dog Gus. 'We wanted to raise awareness for animal cruelty and participate in get outdoors and exercise,' Sharlene said. 'Seeing all the different types of dogs is really cool. There's a lot of dogs here.' For more information about the Calgary Humane Society, go here.
The Citizen
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Society for Animals in Distress's book sale marks a heartfelt celebration of World Book Day
Smiles, stories, and support was the order of the day when the Society for Animals in Distress (Said) hosted a successful and family-friendly book sale at the Said farm in Vorna Valley on April 26. The event, which coincided with World Book Day celebrations, brought animal lovers, book enthusiasts, and voracious readers together. Attendees enjoyed an array of activities including: face painting and watching a magician perform delightful tricks, and a welcoming atmosphere ensured that smiles were plentiful throughout the day. Also read: Said's book sale celebrates the power of stories and second chances for vulnerable animals Meg Harvey, Said's CEO, said despite the long weekend and school holidays, they were grateful for the community members who made time to support the event. Harvey, who delighted attendees by arriving in full character as Alice from Alice in Wonderland, said attendees enjoyed browsing a wide selection of pre-loved books, visiting the Barn Shop for hidden treasures, and participating in a day filled with light-hearted fun and meaningful purpose. 'While the book sale was at the heart of the event, visitors were also able to experience the warmth of the Said farm, spending time with the animals who are the true beneficiaries of these fundraising efforts. Children and adults alike embraced the magic of storytelling by dressing up as their favourite book characters, with Exclusive Books generously sponsoring gift vouchers for the best-dressed winners.' Also read: Summerhill School SA learner pens her first book to inspire wonder and curiosity in her peers Fundraising manager at Said Keshvi Nair extended special thanks to Exclusive Books for their support, and to every family, friend, and animal lover who contributed to making the day a success. 'The spirit of the day is exactly what we hope to foster through events like these. It was a celebration of stories, but also a celebration of kindness – towards each other, towards animals, and towards the power of community coming together for good. Every book sold and every donation received plays a role in changing lives, and we are deeply thankful for everyone who supported us.' Read more: Curro Midrand Halfway Gardens learners explore the world of books She said they were already looking forward to their next event – the highly anticipated annual Dog Jog, taking place at their premises on May 31 – and urged community members to save the date. Details: Fundraising manager Keshvi Nair on keshvi@ Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts!
