Over 65,000 lbs of Pet Food Sent to Wildfire Zones—Thanks to You

When wildfires began displacing families and their pets across Manitoba and Northern Ontario, we put out a call for help on social media. We asked for transport partners, donors, and anyone who could help us get emergency pet food to the communities in crisis.

And you answered.

Our post was shared across networks, reaching far beyond Hamilton and Burlington. Within days, generous partners stepped up—thanks to your shares, comments, and support. What started as a simple plea turned into a massive effort that delivered over 65,000 lbs of lifesaving pet food to animals in need.

With the support of Uber Freight, Manitoulin Transport, The Standard Insurance, BrokerLink Insurance, and a community of generous donors, the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) was able to launch emergency pet food deliveries into wildfire zones where animals were struggling.

Doubling Down: Another 20,000 lbs On the Way

After hearing about our efforts, The Standard Insurance in partnership with BrokerLink Insurance stepped forward to fund a second shipment—another 20 pallets of food headed to Save a Dog Network. With their support, we’ve doubled our impact and extended our reach into more communities affected by the wildfires.

“Our employees live and work in the communities they serve, including the ones impacted by the Manitoba fires,” said Joe D’Annunzio, President of BrokerLink. “We’re committed to supporting organizations that make a real difference, like the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA.”

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Made Possible by People Like You

This emergency response effort has been powered by an amazing community of donors, businesses, volunteers, and staff.

Thanks to the collective compassion and quick action of our supporters, pets are being fed, families are being supported, and relief is reaching the front lines.

“Wildfires don’t just threaten homes, they upend entire lives, including the lives of beloved pets,” said John Gerrard, CEO of the HBSPCA. “Thanks to our incredible community of partners and donors, we’re making sure these animals are cared for with dignity and compassion.”

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