Alberta Animal Services - AAS.

09/27/2025

Domestic short hair unaltered male feline, black in colour with green eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running at large by a citizen on September 27, 2025 at 11:00am on McCure Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm. Intake #107870

09/25/2025

📌 Why Microchipping Matters

Microchips are lifelines between humans and their pets—they provide permanent identification that can mean the difference between a reunion and a heartbreaking loss. But a microchip is only useful if it’s registered with accurate, up-to-date information.

At Alberta Animal Services, we’ve seen over a dozen cats come through our doors in the past few months with unregistered microchips. When that happens, the only lead is often the implant facility (such as a vet clinic), which too often results in a dead end. Without registration, the microchip can’t connect an animal back to their family.

👉 If you are adopting a pet, always clarify:
• Is the rescue/shelter registering the chip on your behalf?
• Or is it your responsibility to register it?

If it’s your responsibility—register the chip immediately. If the facility is handling it, ask for proof of registration and keep that somewhere safe.

*Microchipping Services at Alberta Animal Services*
We offer microchipping daily from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The process takes about 10 minutes to complete the paperwork and implant the chip, and costs $31.50. Best of all—it’s registered on the spot so your pet’s ID is secure from day one.

✅ We will always scan animals for free and search the chip database.
✅ If you’re unsure whether your pet’s chip is registered, we can walk you through the process to make sure your animal’s identification is secure.

Because every pet deserves the best chance of making it home.

09/24/2025

Domestic short hair neutered male feline, brown tabby and white in colour with green eyes. No collar or tattoo, however a microchip was located but chip is not registered. Found running at large by a citizen on September 24, 2025 at 7:45am on Marion Crescent, Red Deer, AB. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on September 24, 2025 at 11:30am. Intake #107865

09/24/2025

🐾 Pet Hunger Awareness Day

In recognition of Pet Hunger Awareness Day, Alberta Animal Services is offering a mini Pet Food Bank for the remainder of this week.

📍 4640 61 Street, Red Deer
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
📅 This week only (while supplies last)

We have cat and dog food available to support families in need—because no pet deserves to go hungry.

Across Canada, the reality is heartbreaking:
• 70% of pet owners feed their pets before themselves at mealtime.
• 77% would even give up their own meals to make sure their pets don’t go hungry.
• With the rising cost of food, too many families are struggling, and pets often feel the impact.

If you’re facing tough times, please know you are not alone. Our doors are open to help ensure every cat and dog has a full belly and the comfort of care they deserve.

09/23/2025

Domestic short hair male feline, brown tabby with green eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running at large by a citizen on September 23rd, 2025 at 6:30am on 44th Street, Red Deer. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on September 23rd, 2025 at 10:00am. Intake #107861

09/19/2025

Reunited After a Year! 🐾

Today we had the joy of reuniting a cat with her owner after she had been missing since September 2024. Thanks to her microchip, her family finally got the call they had been hoping for.

This sweet girl named Gemma was found in great condition, and we believe she was being cared for during her time away. We’re so thankful she made it home safely—but it’s an important reminder to the public:

👉 If you find a stray cat, please contact Alberta Animal Services and the Central Alberta Humane Society.
👉 Bring the cat to one of our partner agencies or a local veterinarian to have them scanned for a microchip and checked for a tattoo.

Why microchip your pets?
• Permanent identification that cannot be lost like a collar or tag.
• Greatly increases the chance of your pet being reunited with you if lost.
• Quick and painless procedure that lasts a lifetime.

This happy reunion is the perfect example of why microchipping saves lives and keeps families together. 💙

09/18/2025

Domestic short hair intact male feline. Grey tabby in colour with yellow eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running at large by a citizen on Lutz Court, Red Deer, Alberta on September 16, 2025 at 9:00 pm. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on September 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Intake #107853

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08/30/2025

Two of our barn buddies headed off to their new home yesterday! These feisty 7-month-old kittens—now answering to the names Murder Mittens and Slim Jim—have already settled in and are ready to start their new careers as working cats. With a little patience, they’ve even discovered that being held (and purring) isn’t so bad after all.

Their sister is still looking for her very own barn home and will be ready to move next week.

If you’re interested, please email [email protected].

Barn Buddy Program Requirements:
• Must provide fresh food and water daily
• Must have a heated barn, shop, or warehouse
• Must be able to keep cats contained indoors for at least 3 weeks so they acclimate to their new surroundings

Our Barn Buddy adoptions are no cost, though many adopters kindly leave a donation, which goes directly toward vet bills. All cats are fully vetted (spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped).

08/28/2025

Adoption Update: Gremlin 🐾

Our tiniest diva, Gremlin, has officially packed her (very small) bags and moved in with her new human, Belinda!

From the moment she strutted in, Gremlin had us all wrapped around her tiny paw. Equal parts sass and sweetness in a 1.4kg package. We know she’ll keep Belinda on her toes with her “don’t mess with me” glare, followed immediately by her “love me right now” purrs.

Here’s to a lifetime of spoiled naps, sass-filled side-eyes, and the happiest of forever homes. Best wishes to Gremlin and Belinda may your days be as quirky and wonderful as this little queen herself.

PS: Don't forget .. don’t expose her to bright light. Don’t ever get her wet. And don’t ever, ever feed her after midnight!

💕

08/27/2025

🚨 We’re Overflowing with Kittens & Moms! 🚨

Kitten season never seems to end — and not only are we overflowing, but our rescue partners are in the same boat. Every day, more tiny kittens and pregnant moms arrive needing care into all animal control facilities, humane societies and rescues across the province.

We will always accept donations of:
• KMR (kitten milk replacer)
• Pellet litter
• Kitten pâté (soft food)
• Kitten & cat toys
• Training Pads

Donations can be dropped off at Alberta Animal Services in Red Deer during business hours. We are open to the public Monday to Friday 11am-5pm at 4640 61 Street, Red Deer.

**The best way to help reduce the constant flood of kittens and moms in need? Spay and neuter your pets. It prevents unplanned litters and keeps your animals healthier and happier.**

Thank you for helping us help them!

08/27/2025

🐾 Barn Buddy Program - Mousers seeking immediate employment!

Looking for natural pest control? Our Barn Buddy Program places fully vetted, semi-feral to feral cats into safe barn, shop, or warehouse environments where they can live comfortably and help with rodent control.
• Cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
• Adoption is no cost
• Cats are not suited to a typical pet lifestyle and may not always be handleable
• Adopters must provide:
• A safe indoor space (feed room, tack room, secure shop, etc.) for the cats to acclimatize for about 3 weeks before release
• Ongoing shelter (barn, shop, warehouse)
• Daily food and fresh water

Pick-up will be at Alberta Animal Services in Red Deer. Please bring an appropriate carrier at the time of pick-up.

If you’d like to give a Barn Buddy a home, please reach out to us today!

Email: [email protected] for an application