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Pet travel support for evacuees returning to Yellowknife

Posted Aug 29th, 2023 in News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders is assisting Yellowknife residents with pets in the preparation for when the government is ready to bring you home. We currently don't know what flexibility will be offered on airline pet travel policies. If you have a pet and anticipate needing support, please fill out the form below.

Full name

Email Address

Phone number

Preferred method of communication

Secondary Contact person

Secondary Contact person phone number

Current location (hotel or accommodation name and address)

Current city and Province

Yellowknife address

Type of animal

Animal name

Animal size

I need a crate/carrier for my animal

Yes

Animal age

Other details about your animal or support you anticipate needing that could be helpful for our team and volunteers to know:

I confirm

By submitting this form I understand I may get support in returning with my pet but I am still the person responsible for my animal. I guarantee that I will collect my animal within 2 hours of their arrival in Yellowknife. Animals not picked up will go to a boarding facility and will result in boarding fees that I will be required to pay.

I hereby waive, release, and discharge Veterinarians Without Borders, NWT SPCA, the airline, the City of Yellowknife and the Government of the Northwest Territories, and their agents, officers, employees, or volunteers from any and all liabilities that result in injury to, or the loss of my dog(s), or any other property of mine which arises in any way out of the transportation

I understand that dogs can sometimes be injured or become ill during transportation. I accept that Veterinarians Without Borders, NWT SPCA, the airline, the City of Yellowknife and Government of the Northwest Territories are not in any way responsible for any injury, stress or illness my dog(s) may suffer while being transported. I will not hold any party liable, financially or legally, for any physical, mental, or health issues that arise during or because of my dog’s transportation. This includes, but is not limited to: dog bites, minor cuts and scratches, bone breakage, tissue damage, joint problems, stress, or diarrhea.

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