Alberta Animal Services - AAS.

Alberta Animal Services - AAS. We provide Animal Care and Control Services based in the City of Red Deer

04/07/2025

**WE DO NOT ACCEPT SURRENDERS AT OUR FACILITY**

We are going to share this information with you all again:

In the past few months we have seen a huge increase in pet owners bringing their own pets into our kennel facility falsely claiming that they are strays or falsely claiming where the animal was found (outside our jurisdiction). We have also seen a substantial decrease in our return to owner rate (on unclaimed animals) which is resulting in our shelter operating at above capacity at times. Thus pet owners who are falsely indicating that the animals they are bringing in as strays is further overloading our shelter.

Pet owners that are caught can be charged under the City Bylaw for providing false and misleading information to an Officer and Officers will and have the discretion to issue these charges. This also includes dropping animals off at places that intake animals on our behalf such as, vet clinics.

Responsible pet ownership is providing lifelong care for your pet and if you are unable to do so then it is your responsibility to make appropriate arrangements/placement with a new adopter and/or properly surrender the pet to a rescue/humane society that has placement to accept the pet in.

Thanks,
Alberta Animal Services - A.A.S.

Domestic Short Hair female feline, grey tabby in color with green eyes. Found with no collar, tattoo, or microchip. Foun...
04/07/2025

Domestic Short Hair female feline, grey tabby in color with green eyes. Found with no collar, tattoo, or microchip. Found by a citizen running at large on 59 AV, Red Deer, Alberta (Mustang Acres green space) on April 7, 2025 at approximately 12:30pm. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on April 7, 2025 at approximately 2:00pm. Intake #107526

Intact male, white in color canine with brown eyes. No collar, tags, tattoo, microchip located. Found running at large b...
04/05/2025

Intact male, white in color canine with brown eyes. No collar, tags, tattoo, microchip located. Found running at large by a citizen on Carroll Crescent, Red Deer on April 5, 2025 at 12:30pm. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on April 5, 2025 approx. 2:44pm. Intake 107522

We’re feeling the love!A HUGE thank you to our friends at AARCS for the incredibly generous donation of dog and cat toys...
04/05/2025

We’re feeling the love!

A HUGE thank you to our friends at AARCS for the incredibly generous donation of dog and cat toys, collars, leashes, wire crates, allergy-friendly food, and so much more!

Your kindness means the world to us—and even more to the animals in our care. Because of amazing support like yours, tails are wagging, purrs are louder, and hearts (ours included!) are full.

From all of us at Alberta Animal Services—thank you for being part of our village.

Domestic short hair female calico colored feline with yellow eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running...
04/04/2025

Domestic short hair female calico colored feline with yellow eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running at large by a citizen on April 1, 2025 at 8:30pm. Picked up by an AAS staff member and intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on April 3, 2025 at 7:45pm. Intake #107515

🐾 Supporting Red Deer’s Families & Their Feline Companions After the March 31 Apartment Fire 🐾Our hearts go out to every...
04/02/2025

🐾 Supporting Red Deer’s Families & Their Feline Companions After the March 31 Apartment Fire 🐾

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent apartment fire in Red Deer. We know that for many, pets are family, and we want to reassure those impacted that their feline companions are safe and well cared for while their families navigate their next steps.

Alberta Animal Services has stepped up to temporarily house a dozen cats from the fire, ensuring they receive the care they need while their families work through their living situations. In collaboration with Whisker Rescue, any unaltered cats will be spayed or neutered, while Alberta Animal Services is providing microchipping, vaccinations, and deworming to bring them up to date and ensure they have permanent identification.

Whisker Rescue has amazingly offered to cover the cost of spay and neuter surgeries through their C.A.L.I.C.O. Program (Caring About Low-Income Cat Owners). This program helps those who may not otherwise be able to afford these essential procedures, ensuring cats in need receive proper care and help decrease overpopulation of cats. Whisker Rescue is a non-profit charitable organization run entirely by a small, dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to help cats in our community. They rely 100% on donations to continue providing these life-changing services, and their volunteers work around the clock to ensure funds are available for those in need.

To support their efforts, donations can be made to Whisker Rescue at [email protected]. More information about their programs can be found at http://www.whiskerrescue.com/

We are also grateful for Fostering Hope Animal Rescue Foundation, who stepped in when one mama cat went into difficult labor shortly after arriving. To ensure she and her two newborns received the best care possible, her owner made the selfless decision to surrender them. They are now safe in a loving foster home, receiving the support they need.

To all those impacted by this tragedy, we are thinking of you. Your beloved cats are in good hands, and we are here to support you and them during this transition. 💙🐾

Good News! We have a placement with a rescue for our best girl, Gemma, but ... she is looking for a ride all the way to ...
04/01/2025

Good News! We have a placement with a rescue for our best girl, Gemma, but ... she is looking for a ride all the way to Nelson, BC!

Are you travelling without any other animals and need the best travel partner to keep you company? Gemma would happily accompany you along the way.

She travels well un-kenneled and we will supply her leash, collar and toys for the drive!

If this is something you can help with ASAP please contact Jennifer at [email protected] (email only please!) or call us at 403-347-2388 during business hours. (11-5 Monday to Friday)

Stray Animal Protocol – Important Bulletin What to Do If You Find a Stray Animal in Red Deer, Alberta: 1. Contact Albert...
03/31/2025

Stray Animal Protocol – Important Bulletin

What to Do If You Find a Stray Animal in Red Deer, Alberta:

1. Contact Alberta Animal Services
If you find a stray animal, call Alberta Animal Services at 403-347-2388. They are responsible for handling strays in Red Deer and can help locate the owner or provide necessary care for the animal.

2. Follow Local Bylaws
Red Deer has specific bylaws regarding animals running at large. Pet owners are required to ensure their pets do not stray onto other people’s property. Alberta Animal Services enforces these bylaws and ensures that lost pets are reunited with their owners.

3. Provide Temporary Care
If you can safely capture the animal, you may provide temporary care while waiting for animal services to respond. However, you do not have the legal right to keep a stray animal.

4. Can I Keep a Stray Animal That I Found?
No. Only the Municipality or the Organization/Agency contracted by the Municipality to provide animal control services has the legal authority over stray animals. This authority is established by the Municipal Bylaw and the Provincial Municipal Government Act.

• Most pet owners looking for their lost animals will contact Alberta Animal Services to file a lost report and visit their facility.
• This facility is equipped to trace identification and reunite pets with their owners.
• Legal holding periods for strays are set by the City of Red Deer Municipal Bylaw and the Alberta Animal Protection Act.
• If you keep a stray animal and the rightful owner comes forward, you could face legal consequences.

5. Spread the Word
Post about the found animal on social media, local lost pet groups, and community boards. Including a photo and description can help the owner recognize and claim their pet.

6. Check for Identification
Look for any tags or a microchip on the animal that might help you contact the owner directly.

By following these steps, you can ensure the stray animal is safely returned to its home or provided with the proper care through the appropriate legal channels.

✨ Happy Tails, Sir Cornelius Pannus! ✨From a terrifying moment on the highway to a forever home full of love—Cornelius’ ...
03/27/2025

✨ Happy Tails, Sir Cornelius Pannus! ✨

From a terrifying moment on the highway to a forever home full of love—Cornelius’ journey is nothing short of amazing! A few days ago, he was found after being hit by a car, scared and injured. But thanks to some incredible people, he got the care he needed and, even better, found his perfect family along the way.

A HUGE congratulations to Megan, Leo, and their family for officially adopting Sir Cornelius Pannus! He may have had a rough week, but his future is looking brighter than ever. Wishing them all the love, snuggles, and belly rubs this sweet boy deserves. ❤️🐾

Expaws me! Why have I not had a single application? Can you please share me in hopes of finding my furever home!?
03/25/2025

Expaws me! Why have I not had a single application?

Can you please share me in hopes of finding my furever home!?

Update: We did it!! Thanks again everyone who continues to share his stories, wish him well and donated to his very larg...
03/24/2025

Update: We did it!! Thanks again everyone who continues to share his stories, wish him well and donated to his very large vet bill 🥳

We are only $81.48 away from our goal of Sir Cornelius Pannus' vet bill! 🩵🐾

A HUGE thank you to all those who have donated toward his care so far. While we hate to ask for donations; these donations ensure that we can continue to help the larger medical cases that come into care.

We just know that Sir Cornelius is happy he was saved from that highway and is on the road to recovery! He has a meet and greet with his new family tomorrow (and we just know he is going to be so loved for the rest of his days!)

If you want to help us reach our goal of the last $81.48, e-transfers can be sent to: [email protected]

On behalf of the entire AAS team, THANK YOU for helping us help Cornelius!

Reduced Adoption Fee: $472.50 Please share! Gemma needs a home she has spent almost 2 months with us here at Alberta Ani...
03/21/2025

Reduced Adoption Fee: $472.50

Please share! Gemma needs a home she has spent almost 2 months with us here at Alberta Animal Services and she is adamant on finding a comfy couch to spend her days and a nice plush bed for night time!

***Gemma is female dog selective and would be best suited with a male companion or an only dog household.

She has been on several drives and we've come to realize how great she does in a car! She is the best travel companion.

🐾 Update on Sir Cornelius Pannus 🐾Great news! Sir Cornelius Pannus has successfully undergone his second surgery and neu...
03/21/2025

🐾 Update on Sir Cornelius Pannus 🐾

Great news! Sir Cornelius Pannus has successfully undergone his second surgery and neuter, thanks to the incredible team at Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital. The issue has been taken care of, and he is now on the road to recovery!

This sweet, resilient boy has been through so much after being hit by a car, but he continues to amaze us with his strength and gentle spirit. We are beyond grateful for everyone who has donated and shared his story so far.

🙏 Donations are still needed to help cover his medical costs, including:
✔ Emergency surgery for facial trauma
✔ X-rays, pain management, and antibiotics
✔ Treatment for corneal pannus
✔ His recent surgery and neuter

If you can contribute, e-transfers can be sent to:
📩 [email protected]

Every little bit helps, and if you can’t donate, please share his story to help us get him the care he deserves. Thank you all for your kindness and support! ❤️🐶

🚨 Update on Sir Cornelius Pannus – More Help Needed 🚨Our sweet Sir Cornelius Pannus, the resilient German Shepherd who w...
03/21/2025

🚨 Update on Sir Cornelius Pannus – More Help Needed 🚨

Our sweet Sir Cornelius Pannus, the resilient German Shepherd who was hit by a car, had to be taken back to the vet this morning due to another issue arising. He is receiving the best care possible, but his medical needs continue to grow.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to cover some of his initial treatments, but we still urgently need donations to help with his ongoing care. His vet bills now include:
✅ Emergency surgery for facial trauma
✅ X-rays, pain management, and antibiotics
✅ Treatment for corneal pannus (a lifelong eye condition)
✅ Additional vet visits for continued complications

Despite everything, Sir Cornelius remains gentle, strong, and full of heart. We are committed to giving him the care he needs, but we can’t do it without your help!

💙 Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! If you’re able to contribute, donations can be sent via e-transfer to:
📩 [email protected]

If you’re unable to donate, please share his story—every bit of support makes a difference. Let’s get this special boy through his recovery! ❤️🐾

White Female Canine with brown eyes. Found with a red collar. No Tags, No Tattoos. Found running at large in Barrett Par...
03/21/2025

White Female Canine with brown eyes. Found with a red collar. No Tags, No Tattoos. Found running at large in Barrett Park in Red Deer, Alberta on March 20, 2025 at approx. 5:05pm. Canine brought and intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on March 20, 2025 approx. 5:58pm. Intake 103596

Medium sized, black in color male canine with black eyes. Found with gold chain and red collar. No tags, tattoos, or mic...
03/21/2025

Medium sized, black in color male canine with black eyes. Found with gold chain and red collar. No tags, tattoos, or microchip located. Found Running at Large in Barrett Park Red Deer, Alberta on March 20, 2025 at approx. 5:05pm. Canine brought and intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on March 20, 2025 at 5:58pm. Intake 107483

Urgent Help Needed for Sir Cornelius PannusWe need your help for a very special dog who has been through so much. Sir Co...
03/20/2025

Urgent Help Needed for Sir Cornelius Pannus

We need your help for a very special dog who has been through so much. Sir Cornelius Pannus was hit by a car and suffered significant trauma to his face, requiring surgery, X-rays, pain management, and antibiotics. During his evaluation, he was also diagnosed with corneal pannus, a chronic eye condition that requires lifelong treatment with special eye ointment.

Despite everything, this sweet boy has shown nothing but patience and kindness. Estimated to be around 9 years old, he is resilient, but his medical needs have resulted in a very large, unexpected vet bill. We may also need to take him back for a drain if his healing requires it.

Any donation, big or small, would mean the world to us and will go directly toward his vet care. If you’re able to contribute, please send e-transfers to:

📩 [email protected]

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing his story to help us get him the care he deserves. Thank you for supporting Sir Cornelius on his road to recovery! ❤️

Update: 03-21-2025

🚨 Update on Sir Cornelius Pannus – More Help Needed 🚨

Our sweet Sir Cornelius Pannus, the resilient German Shepherd who was hit by a car, had to be taken back to the vet this morning due to another issue arising. He is receiving the best care possible, but his medical needs continue to grow.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to cover some of his initial treatments, but we still urgently need donations to help with his ongoing care. His vet bills now include:
✅ Emergency surgery for facial trauma
✅ X-rays, pain management, and antibiotics
✅ Treatment for corneal pannus (a lifelong eye condition)
✅ Additional vet visits for continued complications

Despite everything, Sir Cornelius remains gentle, strong, and full of heart. We are committed to giving him the care he needs, but we can’t do it without your help!

💙 Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! If you’re able to contribute, donations can be sent via e-transfer to:
📩 [email protected]

If you’re unable to donate, please share his story—every bit of support makes a difference. Let’s get this special boy through his recovery! ❤️🐾

Black female feline with green eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo. Found running at large by a citizen on March 20, 20...
03/20/2025

Black female feline with green eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo. Found running at large by a citizen on March 20, 2025 at 1:45pm on Calder Street (Clearview Market), Red Deer, Alberta. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on March 20, 2025 at 3:30pm. Intake #107482

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The update we couldn't wait to share with you! We are on day EIGHT today. Eight long days of Jenn and Sarah fighting to keep these 5 puppies alive. We're happy to report they're passed the worst of it! These happy pups have good appetites now, and their guts are doing well. They are currently still on medication, eating Gastro food with Fortiflora and getting stronger and healthier each and every day. It has been an exhausting eight days, but we are so happy that these 5 came out on top. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case and owners/rescues that deal with Parvovirus don't always get happy endings. They will continued to be quarantined and monitored closely and next weekend we will retest them. Once a 14 day hold period is up (from this past Sunday) we will be able to transfer to a rescue, and hopefully just in time for Christmas! Our strict cleaning protocols will remain in place for the unforeseeable future. Without your support, none of this would have been possible. We are so appreciative to those who have donated to their care, those who are helping us stock up on supplies to alleviate the burden of purchasing hundreds of dollars of cleaning product, specialty food etc.. Fun fact: we have used 20 jugs of bleach since late last week! (This isn't including Prevail or Virkon usage) Aspen, Tinsel, Spirit, Claus and Buddy are sending their wet, slobbery kisses to everyone who made it possible for this happy outcome.

ADOPTED If you're looking for a loyal companion, look no further! If you have any name suggestions for this big guy, we would love to hear them. Please considering sharing in hopes we can find a farm/acreage for this beautiful guy. Top 5 things to know: -He is a climber, he will escape a kenneled area in a matter of seconds. He prefers to free roam. -He is housetrained -Good with dogs, gentle and an overall lovely demeanor. -He loves a good belly rub (or 7.. we basically give into his requirements of aggressive belly rubs all day, everyday - look at his face, how could you not!) -He is a large breed LGD X, he is currently patrolling our exercise yard, keeping our dogs, cats and staff safe. He needs a job to do. He loves snoozing in the sun and shade. Adoption inquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Chewie is getting ready for his big meet and greet on Monday and loving every second of it! A big shout out to Emerald Pelletier for stopping by the shelter today and helping us get him ready for his big day!!

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