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Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society - AARCS Changing Lives Through Kindness
A Compassionate World for All Animals
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The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a grassroots animal welfare organization with a foundation of compassion and kindness, embodied by its hard-working staff, volunteers, foster homes and supporters. Our goal is to help homeless animals in communities across Alberta and provide community support programs to address the root causes of animal overpopulation and homelessness. Our vision

is that together we can enact societal change so that someday we may all witness a Compassionate World for All Animals and a mission of Changing Lives Through Kindness. We have an intake shelter and veterinary hospital in Calgary, Alberta and an intake and adoption centre in Edmonton, Alberta. We care for on average 500 animals at any given time and see over 4,000 animals through our doors each year. The organization is supported by over hundreds volunteers and foster parents across Alberta. We pride ourselves as a place where everyone is welcome — a place where individuals, families and businesses can come together to volunteer and give back in an area that is important to them. Whether that be as a caregiver in the shelter, as a foster family, a transport driver or part of our events team, there is something for every animal lover. AARCS and the people who make up this amazing organization are making a difference every day in the lives of homeless animals, and there really is no greater feeling in the world than to save a life. We acknowledge that AARCS Safe Haven and Veterinary Hospital is located on traditional territories of the Niitsítapi (Blackfoot) and the peoples of Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksiká, Piikáni, Tsúūt’ínà and Stoney Nakoda First Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley) and that Calgary is home to Métis Nation of Alberta District III. We also acknowledge that AARCS North Haven is located on the Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, travelling route and home for many Indigenous People including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsúût’ina Niitsitapi/Blackfoot Nakota Sioux, Haudenoaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliñe, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Salteaux and the Inuk/Inuit. AARCS is a federally registered charity in Canada and a registered not-for-profit society in Alberta.

03/25/2025

Happy from Caicos! 😍👅

This girl is SUPER EXCITED, because she got to move into her very own foster home this weekend! 🎉 That means not only does she get the joy of a loving home, but it also means a space opens up for another dog in need to come into care. 💚🐾

If you'd like to be a hero for animals in need, become a foster home at aarcs.ca/foster! 🏠✨

03/24/2025

Esme is coming up on her one year anniversary in our care, and we are really hoping we can find her a furever home soon! 🤞

She is our Critter of the Week, which means she has a reduced adoption fee of $60! This sweet bunny originally came into our care after being found as a stray, so unfortunately we don’t know much about her history. ❤️‍🩹

She can be a bit shy around new people, but once she learns to trust you she is friendly gal. 🥰 Esme will thrive in a patient home that can give her lots of time to explore. 🏡

You can learn all about her at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000122197. And please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE to help her find an adopter! 💚

03/24/2025

Who’s excited for the warm weather this week? ☀️😍

Lotus plans on spending lots of time sun bathing, and spending time outdoors with her foster family. Our foster homes can truly make a world of difference to the animals in our care. ❤️‍🩹

We are always looking for more dog, cat, and critter foster homes in the Calgary area! Change a life and sign up as foster at aarcs.ca/foster. 🏡🏡

03/24/2025

Have you ever dreamed of working for the benefit of animals? 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Now’s your chance! AARCS is hiring an Adoptions Supervisor and an Events Coordinator to join our team in Calgary. 📍 Whether you’re passionate about finding loving homes for animals or bringing the community together to support rescue efforts, these roles offer the opportunity to make a real difference. 💚

Both positions are perfect for animal lovers who want to turn their passion into a career. Change lives with us at aarcs.ca/careers! 🐾

03/23/2025

Guess what today is? It's NATIONAL PUPPY DAY! 🐶

To clarify, all dogs are puppies. Newborn squeaky bean? Puppy. Floppy pawed goofball? Puppy. Stiff and sleepy senior? P U P P Y. 🥰

That means we're celebrating ALL the good boys and girls today! 🐾 And what better way to celebrate your best friend than by signing up to help puppies in need?

Join the crew as an AARCS volunteer to be the hero they deserve! 😍 Submit your application at aarcs.ca/volunteer. ✨

Ok, now that that's out of the way... SHOW US YOUR PUPPIES! 🐶📸

03/23/2025

Cedgewick needs your help! 🚨

At 10 years old, Cedgewick has been through more than any dog should. He came into our care after being seized by authorities due to untreated medical issues. ❤️‍🩹 He arrived with a severely swollen front leg, which turned out to be a complicated wound requiring significant treatment. 🥺

Then, we discovered a small lump near his abdomen, which will need further monitoring. 🔎 On top of everything, x-rays and ultrasound confirmed that this sweet old pup had pleural effusion – fluid in his chest. Our veterinarians performed a procedure called a thorocentesis in which they carefully tapped his chest and drained the fluid... more than 800ml of it. 🙀 Now, Cedgewick is breathing a little easier.

We don't know what exactly happened to this sweet boy, but despite everything, Cedgewick is a trooper! He’s getting the care he needs, but his recovery is far from over. He’ll need several weeks of ongoing care in our hospital to help him fully heal. 🏥

Can you help us give Cedgewick the second chance he deserves? Let's show this incredible senior dog that his best days are still ahead! ✨

Donate towards Cedgewick's medical bills at aarcs.ca/care. 💚

03/22/2025

Our very first Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic took place this week, and it was a HUGE SUCCESS! 🥰🐾

We filled all 35 appointments and already have a long list of applicants for the next clinic. 📋 Our team was overjoyed to meet so many wonderful seniors and their beloved pets. We provided free wellness exams, vaccines and even performed bloodwork and urinalysis and dispensed medications to help keep them happy and healthy. 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Keeping pets out of shelters and in the loving homes they already have is just as important as rescuing animals in need. 💚 For many seniors, pets are not just companions but a source of joy – and we’re so proud to be offering these clinics to help them stay together.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Stay tuned for future clinic dates! ✨

03/22/2025

This gorgeous girl has been looking for a furever home for over a year. 💔 Please share this post far and wide to help her find a purrfect match! 🙏

She is our Cat of the Week, meaning her adoption fee is only $50! Alameda is going to make a wonderful companion and she can’t wait to start a new chapter of her life! 🏡

Her foster dad works from home, and she’s made an excellent office assistant! 💻 She always makes sure to attend his working meetings with him! She is an affectionate girl and enjoys getting attention from humans she trusts. 😻

She can take a bit to warm up, so she would do best in a calm furever home that will give her time to adjust. She does have asthma, but she takes her puffer in the mornings like a champ. 💪

You can learn more about her at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000069719. Let’s find this kitty a loving home! 💚

03/22/2025

Paws up if you’re excited for the weekend! 🐾🙋

Lo**ta is going to be spending the weekend learning all about how to be a puppy with her amazing foster home! 🐶 What are your plans for this Saturday and Sunday? Let us know in the comments! 💬

03/21/2025

It's , and you know what that means! 🎥 We've got another sweet pup for you to meet!

Say hello to Fiona, a stunning 2-year-old, 55lb husky mix searching for a foster or forever home! 🏡💚 This sweet girl can be a little nervous in new situations, but with patience and love, she’ll blossom into the confident pup she’s meant to be. 🌸

Fiona is a smart cookie, and she's very food-motivated and eager to learn! 🍪 She loves to zoom and chase balls around. 🎾 She is just starting to learn leash manners for the first time and would love a foster home that can help guide her in this department.

Fiona hasn’t been tested with other dogs, cats, or kids yet, but she’s ready to start her journey with the right family! 🐾 Can you help? Sign up to foster at aarcs.ca/foster or email [email protected]. 💌

Fiona is cleared for adoption too – so if you'd rather take her home FOREVER, stay tuned! Her profile will be posted to the website any day! 🐶

03/21/2025

Check out these future vets in action! 🩺

Did you know that AARCS Veterinary Hospital is also a teaching hospital? 🎓🐶🐱 We’re proud to partner with the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to help train the next generation of veterinarians!

Recently, we welcomed another group of students for a clinical rotation in shelter medicine. 🏥 These students worked hands-on with our animals and veterinarians, gaining valuable experience in the unique challenges of shelter care – because not all veterinary careers happen in a traditional clinic setting! 🐾

A huge thank you to these future vets for their dedication and compassion. We can’t wait to see them make a difference in the lives of animals! 💚

03/21/2025

“I must protect my ball!”—xo, Rora 🐾

This beautiful girl has been in our care for over 6 months! 🥲 In efforts to find her a loving furever home, we have made her one of our Wags 2 Wishes Dogs, which means her adoption fee is only $100! 💫

Her favourite thing in the entire world, is definitely her ball. 🎾 She enjoys playing fetch with her foster humans and taking her ball wherever she goes! Rora is an active gal, who would do well with a family that can take her on lots of outdoor adventures. 🏔️

She can be a bit nervous around new people and has shown some leash reactivity to dogs, but since coming into our care she has made great strides in becoming a confident and secure doggo! 🎉 She can be a bit selective with new dogs, but with the right personality and play style, she does enjoying playing with other pups! 🐶

You can apply to adopt her at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000190432! And please share this post to help her find her furever people! 💚

03/20/2025

Kitten season is approaching fast, and we need your help now more than ever! 🙏

Onyx recently came into our care with her of TEN kittens! 🙀 She has been taking excellent care of them and they have started eating kitten slurry, which is an important milestone. 🍼

With over 550 animals in our care, we are in need of supplies! Some of our most needed items are pated cat food, clumping cat litter, and enrichment toys for our dogs and puppies. 💕

Donations can be dropped off at our shelter (📍5060 74 Ave SE, Calgary) or purchased online through our wish list on our website. 🛍️

Visit aarcs.ca/supplies to view our wish list and learn more about how you can make a difference. On behalf of all of the animals at AARCS, thank you for your support! 💚

03/20/2025

Melman has found his forever home! 🎉 Now named Teddy, this sweet boy is living his best life, and his new family couldn’t be happier. 💕

“He’s doing extremely well and settling in perfectly. 😻 He’s such a little love bug and has truly brought so much joy to our home! He loves lounging on the couch, playing with his mouse teaser toy, and eating yummy tube treats. Thanks so much to the AARCS team for taking such great care of him and giving us the opportunity to meet our little buddy.” –Farah, adopter 💚🐾

We love a happy tail! 🥹 Drop a photo of your adopted AARCS pet in the comments – we’d love to see them! 📸👇

03/20/2025

“What’s up!! 👋 My name is Chaos and I’m the new Dog of the Week!

While I do enjoy causing some occasional chaos (hence my name), overall I’m a pretty good boy. I’m a smart guy and my foster mom has been teaching me all about basic manners! 🐶

I’m an energetic dog, who loves to play, run, and wrestle! 🎾 I would thrive in a furever home with a fenced backyard where I can play to my hearts content. 🦮

I came from a home with other dogs, so I would likely do well in a home with other pups. I have also been around kids 6+ and get along great with them! 🥰

I can’t wait to start my next chapter of my life!”—xo, Chaos 🐾

He is our Dog of the Week, which means his adoption fee is only $75! You can learn more about this handsome gentleman at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000240032. 💚

03/19/2025

Little Mercury lost a tooth this weekend, and his thoughtful foster kiddos wanted to make sure the Tooth Fairy didn’t forget about him. 🐾 So, they did what any good humans would do – they wrote a letter! 📝💖

And guess what? 💌 The Tooth Fairy did visit, leaving behind a bag of tasty doggy biscuits and a note that read:

"What is a dog dentist's favourite tooth? The canine!" 🦷😂

Mercury is over the moon about his special delivery and is happily crunching away on his well-earned treats. 🌙 He’s one lucky pup to have such caring little humans looking out for him! 🐶

Fostering is a fantastic experience for the whole family. 💚 If your family wants to give it a try, sign up at aarcs.ca/foster!

03/19/2025

This sweet girl, previously known as Berlin, was one of 30 cats we took in earlier this year in partnership with Hinton & District Spay and Neuter Society - Hadsans. Her future was once uncertain, but today, she’s living the dream in her forever home! 😻🏡

Now named Baby (because, well, she’s just a baby! 🥹), she’s thriving with her new family and getting along wonderfully with her big brother, Buddy. 🐈‍⬛ Every day, she grows more confident, more loved and more at home.

Your support makes happy tails like this possible. Thank you for helping us change lives through kindness! 💚🐾

03/19/2025

Happy from Jericho! 😜

He is one of over 80 animals that are patiently waiting at our shelter to find a foster home. 🏡We are in need of foster homes for dogs, cats, and critters in the Calgary area. 🐶🐱🐰

Especially with kitten and puppy season approaching, we would love to get some of our animals out of the shelter and into loving foster home. This helps us change the lives even more animals! 🙏

You can learn more about fostering and sign up at aarcs.ca/foster! 💚

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Meet Echo and her soon-to-be 91-year-old foster dad! After a decade without his beloved wife, his granddaughter had the brilliant idea to bring a foster cat into his life for some company. 😻 Enter Echo, the sweetest little shadow, who has given him a renewed sense of purr-pose! 🥹💚 Animals bring such joy, companionship, and a reason to smile every day. 🐾 Join us in wishing Echo’s foster dad an early happy birthday – he’ll be celebrating his 91st birthday in April! 🎉 #TheLoveOfAPet #SweetMoments #AARCS

It's #FosterFriday, and you know what that means! 🎥 We've got another sweet pup for you to meet! Say hello to Fiona, a stunning 2-year-old, 55lb husky mix searching for a foster or forever home! 🏡💚 This sweet girl can be a little nervous in new situations, but with patience and love, she’ll blossom into the confident pup she’s meant to be. 🌸 Fiona is a smart cookie, and she's very food-motivated and eager to learn! 🍪 She loves to zoom and chase balls around. 🎾 She is just starting to learn leash manners for the first time and would love a foster home that can help guide her in this department. Fiona hasn’t been tested with other dogs, cats, or kids yet, but she’s ready to start her journey with the right family! 🐾 Can you help? Sign up to foster at aarcs.ca/foster or email [email protected]. 💌 Fiona is cleared for adoption too – so if you'd rather take her home FOREVER, stay tuned! Her profile will be posted to the website any day! 🐶 #FosteringSavesLives #AARCS

Big love, bigger goofball… meet Bubba! 😍🐶 This 60lb shepherd/pitty mix is all charm and wiggles, and he’s on the lookout for a foster home! 🏡👀 Could you be his hero? Bubba is about three years old, dog-friendly, and full of love! 🥰 He needs a cat-free home in the Calgary area while he waits for his dental surgery. 🦷 If you’ve got a cozy couch and room in your heart, Bubba is ready to move in! ⭐ Sign up to foster Bubba at aarcs.ca/foster or email [email protected]. 💚 #FosterFriday #SweetBubba #FosteringSavesLives

Place your bets! 🐾 Who will be the victor? 🐶 In one corner we have Arden in white, and in the other we have Fletcher in solid red. Both six-week-old amateur tuggers are looking to take the coveted green chew toy! 💚 Will Fletcher be distracted by the radish plushie? Will Arden give in to Fletcher's relentless attacks? Who ends up with the second prize pink baby blankie in the end? 🤔 It wasn't long ago that these two pups were fighting the dreaded parvovirus. But thanks to your support, they won their battles! 🎉 Thank you for being a hero to animals in need! If you'd like to help MORE animals like these two, head to aarcs.ca to find out how you can get involved. 🌟 #ParvoSurvivors #PuppyShowdown #PuppyShenanigans

Is the second time the charm for sweet Jericho? 🙏 It’s #FosterFriday and this lovely boy is STILL looking for someone to give him a loving temporary home! 🥺 He’s about 3 years old, around 70lbs, and he LOOOOVES food! 💚 🐱 He may do well in a home with cats. 🐶 He is dog selective. ❤️‍🩹 He is on a specialty diet (we will provide this) and needs a dental before he can go up for adoption. Jericho is looking for a foster home with someone not gone for long periods of time while he gets comfortable with being left home alone. 🏡🐾 Can you be sweet Jericho’s hero? ⚡ ⭐ Sign up at aarcs.ca/foster or send an email to [email protected]. ⭐ Please share to help us get this cuddly boy outta here! #FosterMe #CutiePatootie

A huge THANK YOU to Oxbow Animal Health for selecting AARCS as the winner of their 2024 Oxbow Animal Rescue Grant! 🎉 Thanks to their generosity, we’ve received a $2,000 product award to help care for the critters in our shelter. 🐰🐹 From fresh hay to tasty treats and fun enrichment toys, our critters are so hoppy about this! 💚 Just look at them enjoying their goodies. 😍 AARCS is a strong supporter of Oxbow because their high quality food and supplies are veterinary-recommended and designed with the health and safety of small animals in mind. We are so grateful for this support in offsetting operational costs and ensuring our little friends get the best care possible. Thank you, Oxbow Animal Health! 🙌 #ThankYou #TreatsAndToys #BunLove #OxbowAnimalHealth

Ready, set, RESCUE! 🐶🏃💨 Carol here isn't quite marathon-ready, but she's mastered the art of the zoomies as moral support for your training. 😉🐾 While she’s cheering from the sidelines, YOU can hit the pavement for a great cause! Join the Rescue Racers in the 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge and run (or walk!) to save lives! 💚 Every step you take helps animals like Carol find the safety, care and love they deserve. 📋 Register today at raceroster.com/88010?aff=H2JEF and be sure to select “Rescue Racers” to be part of our team! And PS… Carol is looking for a running buddy for life! 🏡🐾 Check out her adoption profile on our website. #RescueRacers #CalgaryMarathon #RunCalgary Run Calgary

Meet Mercury, the 3-month-old puppy who’s been waiting WAY too long for a foster home! 🐶🌟 This little cutie is friendly, social, and ready to fit right into your home. Have dogs, cats and/or kids? Since he’s just a baby, we think he’d do well with everybody! 💚 Mercury has been at the shelter for nearly six weeks, and it’s no place for a puppy to grow up. Can you be the hero he needs? ⚡ You can be his safe space, help him learn how to dog, and set him up for success in his forever home. 🏡🐾 AARCS provides food, supplies, vet care, and a whole community of support. ✨ Ready to change a life (and get unlimited puppy cuddles)? Sign up now at aarcs.ca/foster or email [email protected]! 📩 #FosterFriday #PuppyLove #FosteringSavesLives

Happy Valentine’s Day from AARCS! 💘 Join us for a LIVE shelter tour! 📹🐾 Meet just a few of the 530 animals currently in our care – most of these sweet souls are searching for loving foster homes! Could you be their Valentine? 🏡💝 Sign up to foster at aarcs.ca/foster. Not able to foster? You can still make a BIG impact! Right now, your donations are being MATCHED up to $14,000 thanks to Heather Waddell, in honour of her AARCS rescue pup, Layla. That means double the love for animals in need! 💕🐶🐱🐰 Donate today at aarcs.ca/laylas-love. 💌 Tune in, fall in love, and help us change lives! #FosteringSavesLives #LaylasLove #FosterFriday #DonationMatch

Fangoria has had ZERO adoption applications! 💔 We are really hoping we can find this sweet girl a furever home. 🏡 She can be a bit shy at first, but once she gets comfortable she loves hanging out with her humans. 🥰 Because of our Somebunny To Love Adoption Promotion, you can adopt her for $25! Make sure to take advantage of this reduced adoption fee before the end of February! ⏰ You can learn more about her at aarcs.ca/critters. 💚 #AARCS #SomebunnyToLove #Adoptable

It’s #FosterFriday, and we have a major case to crack… 🕵️‍♂️ Three of our Brooklyn 99 puppies – Trudy, Judy, and Gina – are STILL in the shelter! 🙀 That’s one month too long for these little babies. At just four months old, they should be out there solving the mystery of belly rubs, interrogating squeaky toys, and staking out the comfiest couches… but instead they’re growing up in the shelter. 💔 These pups are 99% adorable, 1% chaotic. 🐶💨 Because they’re still young, they’d likely do great with dogs, cats, kids – you name it! 👏 Can you foster one (or two!) and help them become the goodest girls they were born to be? 🐾 Sign up now at aarcs.ca/foster or email [email protected] to save the day! ⭐ #NineNine #FosterMe #AARCS

It’s PUPPY PALOOZA at Safe Haven! 😍🐶 Meet Kodi, Collyns, Iver, Adler, Bellamy, and Brynlee – six-month-old siblings who have spent the last three weeks waiting, hoping, and watching as other dogs leave the shelter for warm beds and loving arms. 🥺 But they’re still here, still waiting. 💔 These sweet pups are growing up in the shelter instead of a home, and we need YOUR help to change that. 🐾 Because they’re young, they’re likely good with dogs, cats, and kids – they just need a chance to prove it! They’re medium-sized right now but still have some growing to do. Most of all, these pups have so much love to give. 💚 Can you be their hero? ⚡ ⭐ Sign up to foster one of these deserving pups in Calgary or Edmonton areas at aarcs.ca/foster, or email [email protected] for more info. ⭐ Can’t foster right now? Please share! 🙏 The sooner these cuties find foster homes, the sooner they can experience the love and security that every dog deserves. 🏡 #FosterMe #FosterFriday #RescueDogs

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