Partnering with individuals and communities requesting guidance, support, and resources to humanely manage their companion population and more! 💚💙
01/09/2025
This one goes out to all of our CATF Supporters! 💙💚 We’re celebrating YOU and the incredible difference you’ve made thanks to your generosity and dedication, we accomplished some truly amazing things in 2024.
🔹 Here are 12 ways your support has created a lasting impact… ⏩
None of this would be possible without you — our incredible community of supporters. We look forward to working alongside you again this year!
With gratitude,
The Canadian Animal Task Force
12/24/2024
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Jet Set Pets raffle! ✈️ Congratulations to Shawna from Valleyview!
This time of year is very busy for many, so we wanted to thank you for taking the time to purchase your tickets and share our posts. You’re definitely all winners in our books! Thank you for supporting the Task Force. 💙💚
Merry Christmas Eve, Eve, everyone!
12/23/2024
If you’re serious about getting tickets, get them meow! Time is flying by… ✈️
FINAL DAY FOR JET SET PETS TICKETS in Support of the Task Force Animal Hospital!
The Task Force Animal Hospital is slated to open in early 2025 and will be a lifeline for our community. 💙💚
The total cost of the project is $3.5 million. Over the last year we have raised $2.5 million to purchase the building and essential equipment as well as renovations.
Our goal is to raise an additional $1 million to fully equip the hospital and begin operations. Buying your Jet Set Pets tickets today will help us raise much needed funds for the Task Force Animal Hospital.
🔗 go.raffle-rocket.com/Jet_Set_Pets
Ticket sales will end December 23 at 12:00 p.m.
You must reside in Alberta, be 18 years old
12/22/2024
FINAL DAY FOR JET SET PETS TICKETS in Support of the Task Force Animal Hospital!
The Task Force Animal Hospital is slated to open in early 2025 and will be a lifeline for our community. 💙💚
The total cost of the project is $3.5 million. Over the last year we have raised $2.5 million to purchase the building and essential equipment as well as renovations.
Our goal is to raise an additional $1 million to fully equip the hospital and begin operations. Buying your Jet Set Pets tickets today will help us raise much needed funds for the Task Force Animal Hospital.
🔗 go.raffle-rocket.com/Jet_Set_Pets
Ticket sales will end December 23 at 12:00 p.m.
You must reside in Alberta, be 18 years old
12/19/2024
Where would you fly? ✈️ Somewhere with a beach? Or somewhere more sentimental? Either way… Get your tickets to win our raffle!
With the deadline approaching fast, be sure to share so your friends and family don’t miss out before the Dec. 23rd DEADLINE!
🔗 go.raffle-rocket.com/Jet_Set_Pets
Thank you to all who have purchased tickets this far. Your support is what keeps our programs in place helping people, helping animals. 💙
12/18/2024
We thought we needed a better way to track our goals as we strive to raise $1 million to open 💙 Calgary’s first not-for-profit veterinary hospital 💚!
Skully insisted upon a bone 🐶🦴 and we couldn’t possibly tell her no!
Your voice needs to be heard: The City of Calgary Council is meeting this Tuesday, Dec. 17 with BANNING THE SALE of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits ‼️ on the agenda.
Now is the time to share your comments in support of this motion, through the link below:
🔹 Item 9.4.6: Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits!
🔹 Date is Dec. 17 at 9:30am
🔹 Sponsoring: Councillor Walcott
Spread the word, take action to support this motion in Calgary. 💙💚
12/14/2024
WOW!! Roxanne can barely contain her
excitement!!
We are BLOWN away by all your support! 💙💚 From every like, share, comment - we are so grateful to have such an amazing community of people in our corner.
As a thank you, Roxy decided we should show you a little bit of the construction happening at the vet clinic!
It might not look like much right now but it sure has come a long away from when we purchased this building!
Our gift to you is MORE TIME to enter to WIN! ✈️ We sure could use your help to spread the word and get as many tickets sold as possible before the new Dec. 23rd DEADLINE ‼️
🔗 go.raffle-rocket.com/Jet_Set_Pets
Thank you to all who have purchased tickets this far. Your support is what keeps our programs in place helping people, helping animals. 💙
12/10/2024
Something BIG is happening!! 💙💚
We’ve been sneaking around behind your back for months building something incredible! (Although you might have seen a few teasers, or heard some whispers.)
We are so excited to *officially* let you in on our little secret and share this amazing news!
CALGARY'S FIRST NOT-FOR-PROFIT VETERINARY HOSPITAL, SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS!
Today marks the official launch of the Task Force Animal Hospital Capital Campaign!!
🔹Slated to open in early 2025 the hospital will be a lifeline for our community.
🔹The total cost of the project is $3.5 million.
🔹We have raised $2.5 million, over the last year, to purchase the building and essential equipment as well as renovations.
🔹Our goal is to raise an additional $1 million to fully equip the hospital and begin operations.
Don’t miss your chance to win a Trip for Two through CATF’s Jet Set Pets Fundraising Raffle! 🐾 You could score one flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination!* Hurry, friends! This opportunity is almost GONE!
💙 Every ticket purchased supports our critical programs helping animals in need, as well as their human companion.
🔹 Get your tickets MEOW at cataskforce.org — link in bio ✈️
🔹 The winner will be contacted directly to claim their prize.
*No cash value. Taxes, fees, and surcharges not included. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.
RAFFLE LICENSE | AGLC - 715092
FINAL DRAW DATE | Dec 13, 2024 @ 12PM
12/07/2024
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🤔
Come visit us at the Christmas Pawliday Craft Fair today and tomorrow! 🎄
12/07/2024
Here’s a Feel Good for your Friday! 💞 With Heather Waddell Real Estate giving your donation a BOOST for Giving Tuesday, we exceeded our target!
We couldn’t have done it without you, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💙 It would be awkward to give you a lick for your generosity so we hope this kitty *Blep* 👅 will suffice. 😸
12/04/2024
✨ Our 2024 Impact 🐾💙👣
This year, thanks to your incredible support, we assisted over 3,300 animals! This includes over 900 canine spay/neuters and more than 1,100 feline spay/neuters. 🐕🐈⬛
🌟 AND TODAY, on Giving Tuesday 🌟
Our long-time supporter Heather Waddell has offered to match the first $5,000 of donations! Your support in leveraging this amazing gift would mean the world to us! 💙💚
🔗 cataskforce.org/donate 🐈
It’s your generosity that makes everything we do possible! 💫 Giving Tuesday is a time to celebrate the power of collective action. 💞Together we continue to make a difference in the lives of humans and their beloved companion animals. 🐶🐱
12/02/2024
Double your impact this !
Thanks to our long-time supporter Heather Waddell the first $5,000 of donations is doubled! Your support in leveraging this amazing gift would mean the world to us!
If you prefer to donate via cheque this holiday season and usually mail in your donation please reach out to Jasmine directly at [email protected] 💚💙
Whether or not you have the ability to donate to our campaign, you can still help the Canadian Animal Task Force by sharing a photo of your furry friend 🐶🐱 on social media. Spread the love this Giving Tuesday and share a photo that is meaningful to you, tag the Canadian Animal Task Force with the hashtag .
12/01/2024
We’re about to ROCK! 🎸 Hope to see you at BANGER BINGO in support of CATF 😸💙💚
Don’t forget you can still bid on our auction even if you’re not here! 👀 🔗 app.bidbeacon.com/ #/auction/Y7M6YL/details
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WOW!! Roxanne can barely contain her
excitement!!
We are BLOWN away by all your support! 💙💚 From every like, share, comment - we are so grateful to have such an amazing community of people in our corner.
As a thank you, Roxy decided we should show you a little bit of the construction happening at the vet clinic!
It might not look like much right now but it sure has come a long away from when we purchased this building!
To find out how you can support us in reaching our MILLION DOLLAR goal check out our website 🔗 https://cataskforce.org/about-us-task-force-animal-hospital/, share this post and spread the word!
#capitalcampaign #animalwelfare #cataskforce #keepingfamiliestogether #grateful #animalrescue
Banger Bingo 2024 was a RIOT! 🤘🎸 Your energy, enthusiasm, and support made it all possible, and we couldn't have asked for a better crowd! 🙌 We are truly grateful to our ROCKIN’ Fundraising and Events team for putting this together on behalf of CATF! 💙💚 Shout out to Banger Bingo for giving our supporters a night of their life! 🍻 We couldn’t have done it without our event sponsors, Boehringer Ingleheim, Navigator Ltd, Muttley Crüe Organics and The Cat’s Meow Inn! 😻 ANDDD in case you already forgot bits and pieces, this reel will bring you back! 🎬 Thanks to Maggie Jane Marketing, Jason Sweet and Stephen Wilhelm for capturing the wildly successful evening with complimentary content and production services! 📸🎥 #bangerbingo #yycfundraiser #cataskforce #helpinganimals
🐾🌞 DON'T MISS OUT! There's still time to grab your CATF Hot Paws 50/50 raffle tickets. Support a great cause and get your chance to win!🐾🌞
So far in 2024, the Task Force has assisted over 1,593 animals through our programs but we rely on your generosity to continue helping people, helping animals! You can directly support the Task Force by purchasing your 50/50 tickets anytime before September 15th @ 11:59 pm. Ticket prices are as follows:
🔥100 for $100
🔥20 for $50
🔥4 for $20
🔥1 for $10
💰 Current jackpot: $2,720 - let's keep it goin'!
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/catfhotpaws5050
☀ As temperatures soar, keep your furry friends safe and cool!
Here are some tips to ensure your pets stay comfortable during the heatwave:
💧Hydration: Keep fresh water available at all times. Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so refill their water bowl frequently!
🕑Limit Outdoor Activity: Schedule walks and playtime during cooler hours, early morning or late evening. Asphalt and sidewalks can get extremely hot and burn pets' paws.
☂️Provide Shade: Create a shaded area in your yard where your pets can escape the sun. Ensure outdoor animals have access to shade throughout the day.
🛻Never Leave Pets in Parked Cars: Even with the windows cracked, temperatures inside a car can soar to dangerous levels in minutes.
#CanadianAnimalTaskForce #CATF #AnimalWelfare #SpayandNeuter #CommunityCats #RescueAnimals #FeralCats #TNR #AnimalClinic #CommunityHealth #PetHealthcare #AnimalRescue
🐾🐈 EXCITING UPDATE: 9 Feral Kitties 🐾🐈
The Task Force is excited to announce that 2/9 of the feral cats in our care have found their home together! These lucky kitties are now living with a lovely couple on a large acreage with a heated barn! These experienced cat owners already have 3 cats and will be slowly introducing them over time. 😻
❕🏡 We still have 7 kitties that are looking for their forever homes. They can go all together, in pairs, or in groups. The ideal home for these cats would be a heated outdoor space, where they can access warm beds, food, water, and human interaction.
⭐Reminder: they are all spayed, neutered, vaccinated, tattooed, and treated for parasites! Once re-homed, they will require a minimum 30-60 day acclimation period indoors to allow time to familiarize themselves with their new homes and bond with their caregivers.
If you're interested, please email: [email protected]
Share, comment, and like this post to help find the rest of these kitties their forever homes! 🐾💙💚
#AnimalWelfare #SpayandNeuter #CommunityCats #RescueAnimals #FeralCats #TNR #AnimalClinic #CommunityHealth #PetHealthcare #AnimalRescue
🕟Time is ticking🕟 Don't forget to grab your It's Raining Kittens 50/50 Raffle tickets! Our jackpot is currently at $4,130 and let's keep it growing. 💸💙💚
Final draw date is July 14th and all proceeds from this raffle will fund the Task Force's animal welfare programs. 🐾 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/itsrainingkittens_5050raffle?mc_cid=4e446a8d5e&mc_eid=UNIQID
#AnimalWelfare #SpayandNeuter #CommunityCats #RescueAnimals #FeralCats #TNR #AnimalClinic #CommunityHealth #PetHealthcare #AnimalRescue
The Canadian Animal Task Force (CATF), formerly the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force is a registered charity that partners with communities who request guidance, support, and resources to humanely manage their companion animal population, in order to improve the safety of their community and well being of the animals.
Formed in 2008 as a response to the need for a proactive solution to pet overpopulation. We held our very first on-site clinic for the Blood Tribe First Nation in September 2010 and in August 2018 we held our 60th clinic. To date, we have examined, spayed and neutered, tattooed, vaccinated and dewormed over 15,000 companion animals and placed an addition 6,300 surrendered animals with partner rescue groups.
ASNTF is a volunteer-driven registered charity that has over 100 volunteers at each spay neuter clinic which includes veterinarians, veterinary technologists and general volunteers. If you are interested to join Team Task Force, please fill out an application – https://abtaskforce.org/volunteers/
Over the past 10 years we have grown and so have our programs:
Spay and Neuter Clinics: We have the ability to set up a MASH type surgical unit in the community to spay or neuter, tattoo, vaccinate and deworm up to 546 animals in one weekend.
Community Based Dog Care and Control Program: Launched in 2016 after a series of serious dog bite/attack incidents, this program encourages responsible pet ownership and, in turn this reduces dog bites and also improves the welfare of dogs living in First Nation communities. We provide guidance and resources to First Nations regarding bylaws, humane enforcement, registration and licensing of dogs, Animal Control Officer training, dog bite prevention and structured feeding programs for eligible clients.
Community Based Cat Care and Control Program: A pilot project started in 2019, with the goal of assisting municipalities with free roaming cat overpopulation. The first onsite cat clinic was held in Carseland, AB in April 2019 and 84 feral cats were trapped, spayed and neutered, treated for parasites, vaccinated (including rabies), tattooed and ear tipped. Local caregivers continue to monitor and care for the feral cats.
Disaster Relief: A member of the Alberta Animal Disaster Response Team and the Companion Animal Disaster Response Steering Committee led by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and Alberta Provincial Emergency Services. We are also a member of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency. The Task Force assisted with disaster relief during the 2013 Alberta floods, 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires and 2019 northern Alberta wildfires.
Emergency Vaccine Clinics: These clinics are in response to potentially fatal Canine Distemper outbreaks in First Nation communities. Teams go door to door and vaccinate 100-200 dogs over a weekend.
Pet Retention Fund: Our Pet Retention Fund, supported by PetSmart Charities, assists qualified owners whose companion animals require veterinary care that the owner cannot afford.
