The Fort McMurray SPCA has been working hard putting together re-entry packages for pet owners who return to the Fort McMurray community, and the organization is still in need of donations. Many people who had pets were forced to evacuate without these beloved members of the family, and the SPCA swept into action to rescue and care for as many pets as possible while their owners were evacuated. This has prompted the drive to solicit donations of pet supplies and pet related items, which will be used to create re-entry packages which ensure that pet owners have what they need to properly care for their pet. Just finding the necessary essentials for people in Fort McMurray may be difficult in the early stages of re-entry, and this may be especially true for pet supplies.

The Fort McMurray SPCA has worked tirelessly to rescue and care for pets who were left behind, usually because the pet owner was not allowed back to the residence where their pets were because of the wildfire. The re-entry packages for pet owners is just the latest effort by the organization. According to Tara Clarke, the executive director of the FMSPCA, “We’re really hoping to collect a large volume of supplies so we can ensure we’ve got supplies for everyone in need. We’re proud to be part of the community and we’re doing everything we can to ensure that pet owners have what they need so that pets can remain with their families. We’re continuing to work and understand what the community will need.” A full list of the items which are needed can be found on the Facebook page for the FMSPCA, and additional donation drop off dates and times will be announced as they are scheduled.