It's tax deductable, you know...

Click on the above photo to make an online donation!

Download a P.A.W.S. application form now! (PDF format)

PAWS - Pre-Authorized Withdrawal System

PAWS is now available to anyone wishing to make regular and hassle free donations to the animals. A monthly donation in the amount of your choice is automatically withdrawn from your bank account or your credit card at the same time each month. Not only is it easy for the donor, but also helps us with the financial planning to best serve the animals. Each individual receives one tax receipt at the end of the year for their total giving amount…it's as easy as that! You can download a PAWS application form by clicking here, or sign up online for monthly giving by clicking here.

PAYROLL DEDUCTION

Did you know that you can direct your United Way gift or payroll deduction to the Cochrane & Area Humane Society?  It’s easy – talk to your employer to get a United Way form and simply fill in our name and our charitable number 89848 8226RR0001.  The United Way directs donations to our Society throughout the year to help pay for programs and services.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society provides food, shelter, medical care and the opportunity for adoption; to unwanted, surrendered, lost and unclaimed animals while promoting responsible pet ownership through its educational programs, rural spay/neuter programs, and public fundraising events.

Thank you for thinking of us with your United Way payroll deduction!

CASH DONATIONS

We have many expenses at the shelter including veterinary care and staffing costs. All cash donations are very gratefully accepted and wisely spent, and being a registered charity we issue tax receipts to you by mail for all donations over $10.00.

Please make your cheque payable to the Cochrane & Area Humane Society and mail it to 62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A3. Please be sure to include your complete return mailing address so we may successfully expedite your tax receipt.

FUNDRAISING

If you, your friends, school or organization have an idea for an event or fundraiser for the Cochrane & Area Humane Society and would like us to help you out - maybe you need volunteers, maybe publicity or maybe you just want some advice - complete the 3rd Party Fundraiser form and our Fundraising Committee will review your proposal and get back to you. Thank you for thinking of the animals at the Cochrane Humane Society!

BECOME A FOSTER HOME

Dean & Daryl were bottle fed at 4 weeks old by foster parents until they were old enough to be adopted out. Luckily these two inseperable pups were able to stay together.

As we work to keep pace with the population increase in the Town of Cochrane and the increased demands for our services, we look to you for help. One way of accommodating more animals that need us when the shelter is at maximum capacity is through foster homes. Acting as a foster home is one of the most beneficial and rewarding things you can do to help out! We can only rescue animals that we have space and time for and often animals entering our doors are those of a special needs nature. Foster homes are a temporary opportunity for animals requiring extra care or attention to have a second chance at life.

Foster homes are provided with all the necessary equipment required to successfully care for their foster pet including: a free standing dog run, a dog house and crate, dog food, blankets, bowls, and leashes. As well, all veterinary care is provided and paid for by the Society. The cost to the foster home is minimal. Those interested in helping out in this manner must have their own pets sterilized and current with their vaccines. If you think this may be the way for you to help out please contact the Shelter Manager at 932-2072 or by email for further information.

TIME

We can always put your time to good use. To find out more about how to donate your time, check out the Volunteer section.

Charitable Registration Number 89848 8226 RR0001