About
Muttstock is an annual festival that brings together the dog loving community of Edmonton. Founded after the disband of Avenue Goes To the Dogs, Muttstock was founded in 2015. Muttstock is a non profit group that raises money for the Rescues and Non Profits that become part of the Organizing Committee. Muttstock was held at Eastwood Community League for 5 years and have since moved to Elmwood Park Community League. Both spaces offer large green field, a children's park, a water park, and a hall. In past years, Muttstock has included various activities. We have had face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, photographers, entertainment, and a doggy waterpark. Most activities are free or very low cost. Muttstock makes most of its money from the community BBQ we run every year. We have also raised money through raffles and vendors who participate in our events. We also raise money through nail trims by donation.
Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely
for that one dog, the world will change forever.
Our Mission
Muttstock is transforming animal welfare by providing scalable, humane alternatives to traditional approaches. We are committed to:
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Revolutionizing Overpopulation Control: Offering hormonal birth control implants that are non-invasive, cost-effective, and applicable year-round, enabling communities to address animal overpopulation efficiently.
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Impact at Scale: With 100 volunteers and one vet tech, we can implant 3,600 animals in six hours—at less than a quarter of the cost of a single large scale spay and neuter operation, which addresses only 200 animals every 2–3 years.
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Empowering Local Action: Working with communities to take charge of animal welfare, reducing reliance on costly, unsustainable external interventions.
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Promoting Public Health and Safety: Lowering testosterone levels to reduce aggression, attacks, and pack mentality, while also vaccinating, deworming, and microchipping animals to improve public health.
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Fostering Unity: Bridging divides between rescues, underserved communities, First Nations, and Metis Settlements through ethical partnerships and collaborative efforts.
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Reducing Strain on Rescues: Alleviating overpopulation at its root, allowing rescues to focus on rehoming and supporting families in need instead of managing preventable crises.
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Advocating for Lasting Change: Shifting the paradigm from reactive, high-cost measures to proactive, sustainable solutions that benefit both people and animals.
Our Vision
To create a world where humane, impactful solutions to animal overpopulation lead to healthier, safer communities for all.