Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who entered our raffles at Pet Expo!
We will be in touch with winners over the next day or two!
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of challenges and achievements at GEARS.
Rescue work has never been harderโslower adoptions, more owner surrenders, and rising stray numbers have stretched every rescue, including ours, to capacity. Yet, we remained committed to quality care over quantity. This year, we welcomed 157 cats and 76 dogs through our programs like GAP, Sheltered Paws, ABGOV, and adoption. Despite slower adoptions, 150 adoptions were facilitated, though many animals still await their forever home. If youโre ready to adopt or foster, visit www.gearsrescue.org.
Our community made this possible:
๐พ Volunteers who screen applications, care for animals, drive supplies, and more.
๐พ Donors who support us through fundraisers, monthly contributions, and wishlist purchases.
๐พ Partners in pet stores and vet clinics who provide crucial support and care.
This year marked our first full year since merging with CAWS. Their teamโs dedication has been invaluable, and weโre honored to have welcomed some of them onto our Board. Weโre excited to expand programs like Sheltered Paws, increasing capacity for strays in Strathcona County, and launching a TNR initiative for feral cats in 2025.
While weโve faced losses, we take comfort in knowing every animal we cared for felt love and compassion. As we step into 2025, we look forward to continuing this mission with your support.
๐ฉท๐ Thank you for being part of our journey. Hereโs to another year of making a difference together.
Happy New Year
Liz Pankhurst, President
On behalf of the GEARS Board of Directors
#HappyNewYear #GEARSRescue #AdoptDontShop #FosterSaveLives #yeg #fosteringsaveslives #yegcares #gearsanimalrescue #foster #yegrescue #animalrescue #gearsociety #yegpets #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #happynewyear2025
Today is the day ๐ Come get inked by @regotattoos, @heymoon.tattoo, and @inked_bymaya to support GEARS in our mission to help animals in need! ๐๐พ
Event Details:
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Date: Sunday, October 27
๐ Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
๐ Location: 10001 168 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 3W9
Tattoo Info:
- Price: $100
- Designs: Limited to arms and legs, no color or alterations
-WALK INS WELCOME
Check out the flash designs on the event page:
https://facebook.com/events/s/gears-10th-tattoos-for-rescues/523798336923268/
Every tattoo helps us provide care and find forever homes for animals like Spooky. Don't miss out on this chance to get some amazing ink and make a difference! ๐
#gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #AdoptMe #AdoptPureLove #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
๐ Woof Wednesday! ๐
๐พ Meet Max! ๐พ
Max is a sweet and playful Shepherd mix looking for his furever home. Heโs great with dog-savvy cats and older kids. Max loves belly rubs, playing frisbee, and going on walks. Ready to add this lovable goofball to your family? ๐กโค๏ธ
STATS
Age: ~3 years (as of May/24)
Gender: Male
Weight: ~75 lbs
Breed: Clumsy Clown (Shepherd X)
Energy: 7/10
๐ Link in bio to learn more and adopt Max! Link: https://edmontonanimalrescue.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/max/
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #FureverHome #EdmontonRescue #GEARS #adoptasoulmate #adoptdontshop #gearsanimalrescue #dogsofinstagram #supportyourlocalrescue #wedoitfortheanimals #adoptionislove #AdoptPureLove #rescuedogsofinstagram #supportrescues #rescuedogs #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #catsofinstagram #rescue #rescuecat #gearsociety #dogs #cats
๐โโฌ Meow Monday ๐โโฌ
๐พ Meet Sophia! ๐พ
This adorable bundle of joy is ready to find her furever home! ๐ก
Sophia is a 1-year-old affectionate angel who loves greeting you whenever you come home. Her favorite activities include chasing laser pointers, playing with rolling balls, and indulging in some catnip fun! ๐
Sophia is friendly with new people and quite confident. Sheโs easy to pick up and will happily follow you around for extra chin scratches. Plus, sheโs a litter box proโnever a miss, not once! ๐ฑ
Sophia came to us as a stray from Fort Saskatchewan and has blossomed in her foster home. Now, sheโs looking for a loving family to give her all the time and love she deserves. Could that be you? โค๏ธ
๐ Location: Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS) ๐
Age: ~1 year ๐ถ Kid Friendly: Yes ๐ถ Dog Friendly: No ๐ฑ Cat Friendly: Unknown, but most likely
Ready to adopt Sophia? Visit our website to learn more about the adoption process and bring this sweet girl home! ๐ click the link below or in our bio! https://edmontonanimalrescue.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-cats/sophia/
#AdoptDontShop #AdoptSophia #GEARSEdmonton #CatAdoption #FureverHome #adoptasoulmate #adoptdontshop #gearsanimalrescue #dogsofinstagram #supportyourlocalrescue #wedoitfortheanimals #adoptionislove #AdoptPureLove #rescuedogsofinstagram #supportrescues #rescuedogs #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #catsofinstagram #rescue #rescuecat #gearsociety #dogs #cats
@fureverphotos.ca Charity Dog Booth is all set up and ready for the 12pm kick off at the Strathearn Art Walk!
Stop by today from 12pm to 5pm for some phenomenal photos for a good cause!! ๐ธ๐พ
#fureverphotos #StrathearnArtWalk #gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
๐พ Shelter Sunday ๐พ
Check out this heartwarming video we received from Gracie's Mom! Gracie is one of our adorable Sheltered Paws alumni cats! ๐ป
Remember, adopt, don't shop! ๐พ๐ก If you're looking for a feline companion, check out our other adorable cats at the link below or in our bio!
https://edmontonanimalrescue.org/adoptable-cats/
Let's make more happy endings like Gracie's! ๐๐พ
#gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
๐พ Woof Wednesday ๐พ
Almond is searching for her furever home! Are you her new best friend?
Check out the link below, or in our bio, to learn more about her!
https://edmontonanimalrescue.org/adoptable-animals/almond/
#gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #AdoptMe #AdoptPureLove #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
๐พWoof Wednesday๐พ
Henlo friends, Brickle here! Ams very adorable and smart and searching for my furever home!
If you think you're ready to be my furever, check out my profile at the link below, or in our bio ๐ก๐๐พ
#gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #AdoptMe #AdoptPureLove #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
Stop by our GEARS Sheltered Paws Summer Market today before 5pm! Check out some amazing local vendors and support a great cause!
The event is free to attend, so bring all your friends and family!
The Agora
401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
#gearsociety #foster #gearsrescue #yegrescue #yeg #Edmonton #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #rescue โ#gearsanimalrescue #yegcares #yegpets #yegmedia #charity #nonprofit #giveback #donate #community #AdoptMe #AdoptPureLove #supportrescueanimals #yeggers #yegfundraiser #supportyourlocalrescue #animalwelfare #wedoitfortheanimals #supportrescue
And they're off! Good luck to all the golfers participating in our 3rd Annual Putts for Paws Golf Tournament at Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Curling Club โณ ๐พ