GIVE BARK, GIVE BACK

Our latest initiative, “Give BARK, Give BACK,” is a fundraising campaign that allows you to directly support compassionate dog management and emergency response on First Nations reservations. Your donation—of any amount—will help provide essential first aid supplies to communities where veterinary care is often limited or inaccessible.

We recognize that the health of dogs is deeply connected to the health of people and the environment. In many Indigenous communities, dogs are beloved companions and protectors, yet they face lack of access to vet care, equipment, and emergency support. This is not simply a matter of individual care, but a systemic issue rooted in the ongoing impacts of colonialism, including underfunded infrastructure, jurisdictional gaps, and historic disconnection from traditional animal stewardship.

Support Dog Safety and Health in Indigenous Communities

At BARK, our mission goes far beyond selling pet first aid kits and offering dog safety education—we’re committed to creating real, lasting impact in communities where support is needed most.

Through our fundraising initiative, “Give BARK, Give BACK,” we are raising money to supply First Nations communities with pet first aid kits and emergency supplies. These donations directly assist Indigenous animal guardians in managing and responding to common dog-related emergencies in remote areas where veterinary care is often out of reach.

For nearly a decade, Celine has been a dedicated volunteer with the Canadian Animal Task Force, a non-profit that partners with Indigenous communities across Alberta to provide veterinary care, spay/neuter clinics, and emergency support. In this work, she has seen firsthand the strength and compassion of community caregivers—and the immense barriers they face.

Dog health is a community health issue, and that systemic factors—many rooted in the ongoing impacts of colonialism—play a significant role in the current challenges. These include:

Limited access to veterinary services
Jurisdictional and funding gaps
Historic suppression of Indigenous governance over animal care
Overcrowded housing and underfunded infrastructure
Generational trauma, poverty, and lack of culturally-appropriate resources

Dogs in many First Nations communities face serious and preventable health risks, such as:

Zoonotic disease transmission (diseases that can spread between animals and people)
Dog bites and pack aggression
Porcupine quill injuries
Parasites and untreated infections
Malnutrition
Abuse, neglect, or overpopulation

How You Can Help

By donating to “Give BARK, Give BACK,” you're taking direct action to improve animal wellness in Indigenous communities. 100% of donated supplies will be distributed to local animal guardians, caregivers, and emergency responders in First Nations communities we partner with.

Whether it's $5 or $50, your contribution goes toward:

First aid kits for community members and animal control officers
Emergency care items like wound treatment supplies and muzzles
Educational resources tailored for the needs of remote and rural communities

When you donate to "Give BARK, Give BACK," you're doing more than giving supplies—you're standing in solidarity with Indigenous-led efforts to care for and manage dogs in culturally safe, sustainable ways. Together, we can help bridge the gap in animal care and promote wellness for entire communities.

Give BARK. Give BACK. Make a difference today.