Dog Jog raises money for animals cared for at the Calgary Humane Society

Nearly 700 people plus their dogs participated in the Calgary Humane Society’s annual Dog Jog in North Glenmore Park Saturday.

This event aims to end animal cruelty and raise crucial funding to support life-saving programs focused on education, protection, rehabilitation as well as a new beginning for animals in need.

“It is a walk or jog in support of Calgary Humane Society's protection and investigations team, just really supporting the programs that they run at the Humane Society, helping hundreds and hundreds of animals in our city state stay safe and stay with their owners,” said Humane Society executive director Carrie Fritz.

The dog jog is a five kilometre walk or jog along the reservoir and following that there are various activities, informational booths, and refreshments for everyone.

Bryan Goehringer’s family was walking alongside their dog Sir Remington but also in memory of two of their dogs.

“The Calgary Humane Society does a lot of really great things for not just pets and animals in our city, making sure they're taken care of and free from abuse, but also for the families," he said.. "A lot of families right now are facing insecurity and financial hardships so I know the Humane Society does a lot of great things to support people in the community with their pets."

“We get lovely community support at Calgary Humane Society and people love Dog Jog," said Fritz. "They love coming down here, especially those that have adopted from Calgary Humane Society in the past, and we love seeing our alumni down at the park."

This year’s fundraising goal is $180,000.