CALGARY (660 NEWS) –A brand new charity in Calgary needs help as it comes to the aid of low income earners pay for essential pet care.

Founder Melissa David says Parachutes for Pets is a first of its kind organization in the city, formed after a dog was abandoned in a Calgary pet store earlier this year and had to be euthanized.

David says they have already helped about three dozen pet owners so far, but there is an overwhelming number of others in a tough spot.

“We want to help as many as we can but we’re going to rely on the support of generous Calgarians to help us meet these goals. So hopefully we can keep helping, I mean, the applications are legitimate. We’ve got lots of seniors, victims of domestic violence that are leaving and need help getting on their feet and stuff like that, so the need is definitely there,” says David.

The non-profit is hoping Calgarians will step up with financial support, host a fundraiser or even volunteer.

Actor Nathanial Arcand from the TV shows Heartland and FBI’s Most Wanted is hosting a fundraiser at the Ramada Plaza Downtown on June 19th.