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A future where essential health care for companion animals is accessible to all. Tails of Help facilitates access to essential veterinary care for Albertans facing financial hardship. We preserve the human-animal bond by keeping pets healthy and with their loving families, preventing unnecessary suffering or surrenders to shelters due to financial distress.

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Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Dr. Wendy McClelland

President

Dr. Robyn Gallacher

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Catherine Stevenson

Director

Dr. Phil Buote

Ex-Officio

Our Sponsors

Our sponsors help make essential veterinary care possible for pets and families facing financial hardship across Alberta. Their generosity allows Tails of Help to provide hope when it’s needed most, and we’re proud to recognize the businesses and organizations that support our mission.

Steven Kim

Senior Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

At RBC Dominion Securities, we have provided professional wealth management services since 1901. Today, we are Canada’s leading provider of wealth management, trusted by over 400,000 clients worldwide, and a member company of RBC, Canada’s largest financial group.

As a Senior Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, Steven provides advice and solutions that can help families, businesses and organizations achieve their financial and investment goals,working in close collaboration with their team of professional advisors. Steven’s services include investment advice and money management, financial and estate planning, and tax-minimization strategies.

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As a registered charity, we ensure pets facing financial hardship receive the veterinary care they deserve. Together, we create healthier, happier futures for pets and their families.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Funding applications must be submitted by participating Alberta veterinary clinics on behalf of pet owners. Participating clinics are clinics who have participated and/or contributed funds to the Alberta Challenge in 2024/2025 and 2025/2026

Applications from pet owners will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed based on:

  • The financial need of the pet owner
  • The medical necessity of the treatment (only essential care is considered)

Essential care refers to treatments required to prevent death, humane euthanasia, or undue suffering.

Approved funds are paid directly to the treating veterinary clinic. This ensures the money is used for the intended medical care and prevents misuse.

The program is managed with the support of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) to ensure accountability and ethical compliance.

  • One client can receive up to a maximum of $1000
  • Each veterinarian in participating practices can access a maximum of $1000 of funding per year. 
  • Funding amounts approved may vary depending on the case and available program resources. Clinics can provide details on financial limits when applying.