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Corporate & Community Donations

Build a community of care and a legacy of compassion

Supporting a non-profit like the Cochrane & Area Humane Society is a wonderful way to create a positive culture for your employees while showing your customers that you care. Corporations, businesses, and their employees can support our work through several donation programs and opportunities.

Make a difference for animals and earn special recognition for your business through corporate sponsorship opportunities for our events and programs. For more information about corporate sponsorship, email communications@cochranehumane.ca or call 403-932-2072 ext. 119.

Charitable Number: 89848 8226 RR0001

Corporate Puppy Snuggles

Bring a little joy to your workplace with Corporate Puppy Snuggles

Perfect for team building and stress relief, this feel-good experience gives your staff the chance to connect, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved puppy time.

  • We provide the puppies, supplies, and experienced handlers
  • You provide the space, your team, and a fee of $350/hr, that directly supports the animals in our care

It’s a simple way to boost morale, bring your team together, and make a meaningful impact.
To book, contact communications@cochranhumane.ca

Event Sponsorship

Support local animals while gaining meaningful visibility for your business.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society hosts several fundraising events throughout the year, offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to align with your brand and community impact goals.

Each sponsorship package includes unique benefits and exposure.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact communications@cochranehumane.ca.


Wags & Whiskers Gala – November 7, 2026

Our premier annual fundraising event, welcoming over 200 guests each year.

This highly anticipated, sold-out evening features live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and community connection. In 2025, the Gala raised over $100,000 in support of animals in need.

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Sip & Paint Night – September 19, 2026

Enjoy a creative evening featuring a guided painting experience, paired with wine and charcuterie.

A fun and social night out in support of the animals at CAHS.

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Program Sponsorship

Make a lasting impact while aligning your brand with programs that matter.

Our programs play a critical role in supporting animal welfare and community engagement.

Sponsorship provides your business with meaningful visibility while directly contributing to the success of these initiatives.

To learn more or get involved, contact communications@cochranehumane.ca.


Foster Program

Supported by over 150 dedicated foster families, this program provided care for more than 1,255 animals last year who required extra support outside the shelter environment.

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Volunteer Program

With more than 450 active volunteers contributing over 26,000 hours annually, this program is a corner stone of our operations and community connection.

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Group Training Program

Over 534 dogs and their families participated in our training classes last year, helping build stronger, more successful relationships and supporting long-term pet retention in homes.

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Website Advertising

Promote your business while supporting animal welfare.

Advertising opportunities on our website allow you to reach a highly engaged, community-focused audience. Align your brand with a trusted local organization while increasing your visibility among animal lovers and supporters.

For rates and availability, please contact communications@cochranehumane.ca.

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Cash Donations

Contact us to arrange your cash donation today.

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Bronze level donors

Names are listed on our donor board.
$5,000–9,999 in cumulative donations

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Silver level donors

Names are listed on our donor board.
$10,000–19,999 in cumulative donations

A beautiful cat adopted from Cochrane Humane.

Gold level donors

Names are listed on our donor board.
$20,000–49,999 in cumulative donations

A beautiful dog adopted from Cochrane Humane.

Diamond level donors

Names are listed on our donor board.
$50,000+ in cumulative donations

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Payroll deduction & United Way

Each year, corporations and their employees choose to direct a portion of their earnings to the Cochrane & Area Humane Society through workplace giving. Simple monthly payroll deductions make it easy to have a tremendous impact on the lives of our shelter animals. Talk to your employer to get a United Way form and fill our name and charitable number (89848 8226RR0001).

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Grants

Grants are essential for the Cochrane & Area Humane Society's success. Our various programs are currently grant funded by organizations such as PetSmart Charities, Calgary Foundation, Cochrane Foundation, and Four Feet Companion Foundation. If you know of a grant that we should apply for, please reach out to executive.director@cochranehumane.ca.

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Corporate fundraising

Hosting a fundraiser in your organization is a great way to have fun, engage your team, and celebrate the joy of pets–all while supporting animals who need your help. If you plan to host an event, please complete a third-party fundraising form so we can better understand the details and purpose of your event.

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Endowment Fund

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society Endowment Fund is a lasting legacy that supports the ongoing care and welfare of animals in need. By contributing to this fund, donors help provide sustainable, long-term support that enables the Humane Society to continue its critical work—from rescuing and rehabilitating animals to finding them forever homes. This endowment ensures that future generations of vulnerable animals receive the compassion, shelter, and medical care they deserve, regardless of external funding challenges.

Click here to give and choose the Cochrane & Area Humane Society Fund - CAHS under the fund drop down menu.

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Sponsor Energy Community Partner program

Sponsor Energy, a electricity retailer in Alberta, partners with local charities and offers them an opportunity to raise money for their organizations by participating as “Community Partners” of Sponsor Energy. Customers can switch from their current electricity provider to Sponsor Energy at a competitive rate and choose to support the Cochrane & Area Humane Society. The CAHS will receive $50 for every signup and selects us as their charity of choice. TELUS also donates $50 for any new product purchased using Sponsor Energy’s special promo code.

Sponsor offers this program as an easy, hassle-free way to make small, but significant extra contributions to the CAHS. Sign up today and choose the Cochrane & Area Humane Society as your charity of choice.

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Animal Food Bank program

The CAHS partners with the Cochrane Food Bank to support keeping pets in their home. Donations of cat and dog food are greatly appreciated to help with the program.

Thank you to our generous grantors

Transform an animal’s life with one donation

Make your donation today and make a difference in the life of an animal. For more information about corporate and group donations, email: shelter@cochranehumane.ca or call 403-932-2072 ext. 103.