Note:
If you have left a pet behind in an evacuated area and need someone to check on it, contact the Alberta SPCA toll-free at 1-800-455-9003. If you have questions about your pet, call 310-4455, or check with the reception centre identified for your community. Staff can assist and connect you with the appropriate resources beyond those listed below.
Statement from the Jasper and Valemount Veterinary Clinic
The Jasper and Valemount Veterinary Clinic released the following statement on its website:
26 July 2024
Dear clients, friends and family,
It is with immense sadness that we must announce that the Jasper Veterinary Clinic burnt to the ground on Wednesday night.
Our hearts are broken, not just for this tragic loss, but for the devastation that has befallen our beloved Jasper. We are particularly saddened by the destruction of so many homes, which includes those of two staff members.
It is unknown at this time just how the recovery of Jasper will unfold, but it is certain that we will be unable to provide veterinary care in Jasper for the foreseeable future.
As many of our staff were evacuated to Valemount, the Valemount Veterinary Clinic is still operational for the time being. We have adjusted our hours for next week to accommodate the increased demand at that location. This Monday, July 29th we will be open from 11 AM to 2 PM but without a veterinarian on site, and Wednesday, July 31st, we will be open from 9 AM to 3 PM with a veterinarian, as well as our usual Tuesday and Thursday hours of 9 AM to 3 PM. These hours may change; please check our website regularly for updates.
We anticipate some difficulty receiving all supplies in a timely manner. For this we apologize and thank you for your patience in advance.
Our Hinton clients will need to rely on the Solstice Veterinary Clinic, which is unfortunately temporarily closed until Monday, July 29th, and the Edson Veterinary Clinic, to whom we are tremendously grateful for their support. We are so sorry that we are no longer there for you.
At this time, we are still able to provide emergency service from our Valemount location. Please call (780) 800-2402 to reach the triage service if you need help outside of clinic hours.
t this point, we are numb and grieving and do not know what the future holds.
Our hearts go out to all our fellow Jasperites, wherever they have found refuge, and hope they can find solace somehow. Our lovely mountain town and surrounding wilderness are forever changed.
Thank you to all firefighters who rushed to Jasper’s aid and put their lives at risk to try and save it.
Thank you also for the outpouring of support and offers of assistance from clients, friends, and colleagues. It is a beacon of light in a dark time.
And lastly we would like to thank each and everyone of our clients who have shared their journey of pet ownership with us. It has been a pleasure and an honour to have served Jasper and surrounding area for the past thirty five years. We hold all of you and your beloved pets close to our hearts. It has been an amazing and, oh, so rewarding experience.
I personally would like to thank all the staff who have helped me build and nourish my dream of providing the best veterinary care for our community. Your dedication and hard work went beyond all expectations. There are no words to describe how grateful I am to all of you. It is hard to imagine that our journey together has come to such an abrupt and tragic end. We are a great team…we are a family.
We love you, Jasper.
Dr. Janet and the dedicated staff of the Jasper Vet Clinic.
Supports for evacuees with pets and livestock
The following businesses and organizations are offering pet supplies and other supports to evacuees and pets affected by the Jasper wildfires.
- Veterinarians Without Borders teams up with Jasper and Valemount Clinic to offer after-hours tele-triageIf you've been evacuated due to the Jasper wildfire and may require emergency veterinary care, Jasper and Valemount Vet Clinic’s AHL After Hours Tele-triage line is now sponsored by Veterinarians Without Borders and can be reached by calling 780-800-2402. Callers will be connected to an experienced RVT operator, who will do a triage assessment of… Read more: Veterinarians Without Borders teams up with Jasper and Valemount Clinic to offer after-hours tele-triage
- Sherwood Barks Dog Training & Agility offers 50% doggie daycare and free boardingThe entire Sherwood Barks Dog Training & Agility team is feeling absolutely devastated by the news coming from Jasper and want to help ease some stress for at least a few families if we can by offering the following services to pet owners affected by the Jasper wildfires: Proof of Jasper address is required. We… Read more: Sherwood Barks Dog Training & Agility offers 50% doggie daycare and free boarding
- The Spirit Bear’s Den of Healing offers animal reiki to help affected petsTogether, reiki practitioners Brendalee Raketti and Christine Allen of the Spirit Bear's Den of Healing are offering animal reiki to help the pets of those affected by the Jasper wildfire. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing method that promotes well-being and relaxation. It aims to unblock and balance the universal life force energy in your… Read more: The Spirit Bear’s Den of Healing offers animal reiki to help affected pets
- Second Home Pet Resort offers supports for evacuees’ petsAt Second Home Pet Resort, your pet becomes a part of our family, and we want to be your first choice for your pet boarding needs. We understand the stress and worry of leaving your beloved pet with strangers, which is why we pride ourselves on getting to know you and your pet. You will… Read more: Second Home Pet Resort offers supports for evacuees’ pets
- Parachutes for Pets provides emergency support to wildfire evacuees in AlbertaAt Parachutes for Pets, we're dedicated to helping vulnerable people and their pets stay together by removing barriers and providing resources. We're providing emergency support to wildfire evacuees in Alberta. We are working to get pet hampers and supplies to evacuation centres and hotels. If you are an evacuee looking for pet support (pet supplies,… Read more: Parachutes for Pets provides emergency support to wildfire evacuees in Alberta
- Bone and Biscuit locations in Edmonton accepting donations of pet supplies on behalf of Edmonton Humane SocietyWe at Bone and Biscuit in Edmonton are offering a donation drop off location at our Summerside and Hampton’s locations. If you have any extra items, donations, or supplies you’d like to donate but can’t get to the Edmonton Humane Society, we are happy to transport it to them for you! The Edmonton Humane Society… Read more: Bone and Biscuit locations in Edmonton accepting donations of pet supplies on behalf of Edmonton Humane Society
- The Balanced Bark offers heavily discounted pet grooming services to affected Jasperites in CalgaryThe Balanced Bark sends our deepest condolences for the loss being experienced currently.It is absolutely devastating and our hearts go out to you. In an effort to help in anyway we can, we are offering free nails trims, teeth brushing, ear cleaning , face trims, sanitary trims, paw trims for all affected by the fires.… Read more: The Balanced Bark offers heavily discounted pet grooming services to affected Jasperites in Calgary
- pause4change Rescue Foundation offers dog walking and pet care supplies to displaced Jasperites in CalgaryPause4Change is an innovative dog rescue located in Calgary, Alberta. Our mission is to rescue unwanted and abandoned canines from our partnered communities and rural areas and give them the healthy, loving lives they deserve. Community is at the cornerstone of everything we do. With the recent evacuation notice and orders for many places in… Read more: pause4change Rescue Foundation offers dog walking and pet care supplies to displaced Jasperites in Calgary
- Supports to evacuees and ranchers with livestockEvacuated farmers and ranchers and any evacuees with livestock may contact the wildfire resource line at 310-4455 with agriculture- and livestock-elated questions. These individuals should register at the reception centre identified for their community so staff can quickly assist them and connect them with the resources they need. Friends at the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies have communicated that they can host livestock trailers, campers and others. Interested individuals are invited to refer to the map and list of available facilities.
- VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre offers support to evacuees with petsIf you are an evacuee from the Jasper wildfires and have a pet with you, you can seek support at our Edmonton VCA location for basic pet first aid care. In addition, we are offering 24 hours of pet boarding (space is limited) as families work to secure a stable living condition. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and we wish to support you the bast we can. VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre 5620 99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB (780) 346-5880 guardian@vca.com
- From the Streetz Rescue Foundation offers supports for pets of wildfire evacueesFrom the Streetz Rescue Foundation invites those displaced by the wildfires to contact them if they need supplies or temporary placement for their pets. From the Streetz provides all basic pet needs during this difficult time. From the Streetz Rescue is on standby with the SPCA as teams enter Jasper to collect pets left behind.
- The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is supporting the City of Edmonton to help people and petsThe Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is supporting the City of Edmonton to assist people and pets who have been evacuated to Edmonton due to the wildfires.
- Edson Veterinary Clinic teams up with Hills Pet FoodEvacuees with pets will be relieved to hear that, for the next couple of weeks, the Edson Veterinary Clinic is working with Hills Pet Food to provide two weeks' worth of food for each pet affected by the Jasper wildfire evacuation. For more information, call (780) 723-3354.
- Emergency boarding and pet supplies available through Calgary Humane SocietyThe Calgary Humane Society offers short-term emergency boarding for pets belonging to people in crisis. This program in intended as a last resort for individuals who are unable to care for their animals temporarily due to a crisis,including fire.
- Global Pet Foods, Edmonton, supports pet ownersIf you or someone you know has been affected by the Jasper wildfire and are having trouble accessing pet food, visit Global Pet Foods in west Edmonton, and ask for Kristen Solowoniuk.