A Calgary non-profit that helps low-income Calgarians support their pets is facing a disaster.
A pipe in the ceiling burst Tuesday night at Parachutes for Pets, flooding its Pet Food Bank.
The group says the recent freeze-thaw cycle is to blame.
An area where specialty and prescription pet foods are stored had the most damage, estimated at about $16,000.
Volunteers and staff scrambled to begin cleaning overnight.
SEEKING DONATIONS
The charity will go through insurance if necessary, but it has a high deductible and it is concerned about higher premiums.
“If we have to go through insurance, yes, we will,” Lauren Fettig said. “But we want to encourage, you know, any donations that people can make.
“If you have a few leftover cans of prescription or specialty food left over, your dog or cat probably won’t like it, but even monetary donations would be wonderful.”
Pet food donations are accepted at its pet advocacy center, and some remote donation locations.
For more information, go to parachutesforpets.com.
