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08/25/2024

🐶ADOPT JOY!🐶

While Joy hasn't been in our care long, she's quickly become a volunteer/staff favourite here at the shelter!💕

Joy was brought into care by Klassic Kennels, after someone saw her literally being thrown out of a car. But despite her backstory, Joy is full of nothing but s***k and well...joy!

She is good with other dogs, loves people and is fairly good on a leash. She is quite high energy, so will need an owner willing to help her with manners and keep her stimulated mentally, and physically.

Joy is a 1 year old poodle cross and is up to date on shots, deworming, microchip and spay for an adoption fee of $450.

We would love to see her find her forever home by the weekend! If you'd like to meet her, shoot us a message!💕

08/25/2024

☀We're almost there!☀

We've almost hit $4000 in our Dog Days of Summer 50/50 Raffle!

With only 8 days left, there's not much time left to buy tickets!

We'd love to hit the $20,000 mark - $10K for you and $10K for us!

That would help SO many animals in our community, as well as help us bring our dream of a sustainable income source - the Next Chapter Thrift Store a reality before the snow flies!

So help us, help them and grab those raffle tickets right meow!

www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/next-chapter

08/24/2024

Mr Rupert! Let’s talk about this boy, he comes to so many events and is always on his best behavior but he isn’t one of the outgoing pups that everyone wants to visit and snuggle. He is quite content to just hang out in his pen and let the others get the attention usually getting bored and taking a nap so he gets overlooked over and over again. He gets dressed up in his pretty collar and bow hoping that maybe this event maybe this time someone will want the quiet shy puppy that is off by himself. Puppies usually behave very different at events then when they are at home and this boy is a jem at home! He sleeps all night in his crate and he is working so hard at mastering his house training. Maybe just maybe Rupert is the missing piece in your family. He has 2 sets of vaccines and is eligible for the delayed neuter program. If you are interested in meeting Rupert please fill out an application

https://forms.zohopublic.com/klassickennels/form/DogApplication/formperma/HRN27ddqk_g5svYNPAixL9ObdCNtO9Svufg3pSItXa8?fbclid=IwAR1b3odjx5Y_5CL2eBbM1X9OzOHOEhgI89iuW9vd57dWaduZnJNlqTxQNLQ

He also wants to mention he has some sisters that are still waiting for families to!

08/24/2024

Iced Capp, Nestea, Triscuit, Slurpee, Rocket, Ruby and Gouda are at until 4 today!

Come by and see us!

08/24/2024

🐶ADOPTION EVENT!🐶

Will we see you this afternoon!?

Slushie, Joy and Iced Capp are all ready and waiting to meet their forever families! Come down to the Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market from 1 - 4 and meet your new best friend!

08/24/2024

It's Kittapalooza day!

Looking for a cat or kitten? Today's your day!

Come by Klassic Kennels from 10 - 3 and meet the whole lineup!

Adult cats and kittens - they are all here waiting to be seen, heard and adopted! All felines are up to date on shots, dewormer, microchip and neuter/spay.

We'll see you soon!!

08/24/2024

Every single day we get calls...dozens...

And each of these calls asks us to take in a cat...a dog...a litter of puppies or kittens...99% of them with the caveat that if we don't take them, then the worst is inevitable.

But we can only take them, if we have space...
and the only way we have space?

If we adopt out the dogs and cats who were already given a second chance...
who have the opportunity to find their Happily Ever After...

The lucky ones.

Any by adopting one of these sweet babies, you're saving TWO lives - the one in rescue right now, and the one who will take his/her place down the line.

Each one of these sweet faces is ready to find their forever home.

None is more deserving than the next, but each has it's own unique home looking for them.

Perhaps that's your home?

See a sweet feline you'd love to take home? Please message us and we will set up a meet and greet!

All of our dogs and cats are up to date on vaccinations, dewormer, microchip and spay/neuter. Some of our puppies are eligible for the delayed spay/neuter program, but yes, that is included in the adoption!

Animals are NOT first come, first serve, instead, we call the families that seem perfect for one of our rescue pets. And if you request an animal that just isn't right for your situation, we will suggest one who might just be perfect!

We do our very best to guarantee a forever life together and we can't wait to set you up with your perfect, little fuzzball!

08/23/2024

🐶ADOPTION EVENT!🐶

One of our favourite venues is the Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market and we're so excited to attend the Annual End of Summer Party with a bunch of our adoptable puppies and shelter dogs!

Visit us on Saturday from 1 - 4 and snuggle some doggos, buy some Dog Days of Summer 50/50Tickets and enjoy all the activities planned - including live music, face painting, bouncy castles, games and so much more!

It's a free event, and the weather is supposed to be beautiful! Make sure to stop by and say hi!!!

(Want a 50/50 ticket but can't go on Saturday? All good! Follow the link: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/next-chapter)

08/23/2024

ADOPTION EVENT!

Don't forget to stop by Blindman Brewing tonight from 7 - 9 pm!

Grab a pint, have a snuggle, and maybe take home your new best friend!!!

08/23/2024

KITTYPALOOZA!

Want to save the life of an adult cat?

Here's your chance!

Come by Klassic Kennels this week, from 10 - 5 and check out the cats in our Roam Rooms! All of them are ready for adoption, looking for love, and 100% deserving of an amazing home.

We've got black cats and ginger cats. Long hair cats and short hair cats. Tabbies and Torties, and Torbies, and Calicos!

Or, if you'd like to meet our kittens too, come see us from 10 - 3 on August 24th for the main event!

Our shelter is FULL. Help us empty it this weekend!

08/22/2024

🩷THANK YOU!🩷

Ella is our hero! This little girl had lemonade stands all summer, just so she could come by, meet some pups and donate the money she made - nearly $1000 worth!?

She has made such a huge difference in the lives of so many animals by being selfless, creative and kind, and we couldn't appreciate her more.

We need more Ella's in this world, amiright!?

Thank you so much for your generosity, Ella! You're the best!

08/22/2024

🐶ADOPTION EVENT!🐶

Join us on Friday night from 7:00 - 9:00 at Blindman Brewing for their Pride Days Pups and Pints event!

Mira, Chloe, Triscuit and Proscuitto will all be there, looking for some snugs and hoping to find their forever families!

And make sure to grab yourself a pint or two while you're at it!

We'll see you there!

08/22/2024

Coming to Klassic Kennels on August 24th, for a special one time, Kittypalooza appearance: PAWL!

More of a Michael Bolton and less of an Ozzy Osbourne, Pawl is a gentle guy who would serenade you if he could. He bonds hard and would truly go the distance for you (like, into the bathroom...or into the kitchen while you make dinner...or to snuggle on your feet while you're working at the computer!)

At 3 years old, Pawl has left his hard partying, rockstar life behind, and would much rather live a quiet life, where he could lounge and snuggle, and just be part of a family unit that wants a constant companion. He is fixed, dewormed, microchipped and up to date on his shots for $125.

Come by Klassic Kennels any day this week between 10 - 5 to meet Pawl or any of our other adult cats or stop by during our Kitty Palooza event, where we will have a variety of our kittens appearing. If there is a certain kitten you would like to meet - please message us, so we make sure they are there!

08/22/2024

🤩NEW MERCH🤩 Wanna support our cause but adopting, fostering and volunteering just aren’t in the cards? Our merch line may be just what you’re looking for! All profit from merch orders goes right back to the animals 🐶

These items are Pre-order ONLY and the order will be placed on Aug 30th. Payment needs to be made by the 30th for us to place your order. We prefer emt but can also accept cash, debit and credit payments.

Each design is only available in one kind of item and on the two different colours pictured in the graphic.

Message the page to place your order!

Please include the following info to help us streamline the process:
1. Your phone number and email address
2. The item, size and colour for each item you want to purchase
3. Your preferred method of payment
4. If you would like to pick up at Klassic kennels or have the merch mailed to you(at your expense)

08/21/2024

🐾CAPTION THIS!🐾

We're not 100% sure what Ivy is trying to accomplish in this picture...all we know is that she's accomplished being SUPER CUTE.

Comment below and tell us what you think is going through her head at this exact moment!

08/21/2024

Coming to Klassic Kennels on August 24th, for a special one time, Kittypalooza appearance: THE BENGALS!

Tito, and Timothy are truly perfect examples of their breed: fun, affectionate, high energy and super entertaining - these two will put on a show that isn't meant for the faint hearted!

They love kids and other cats and don't we can't imagine there being a problem with respectful dogs - as long as their ok with kitty parkour, outrageous antics and 3 AM games of chase!

Bengals aren't meant for the first time cat owner or the lazy cat owner, as they have a few idiosyncrasies that might turn a few people off. For instance, they are SMART. Like - smart SMART and if left to their own devices can get into trouble or become aggressive. They need proper mental stimulation and exercise to keep them happy and healthy. If you want a cat to lounge around with - The Bengals aren't the cats for you!

Both boys are up to date on shots, dewormer, microchip and fixed for an adoption fee of $200 each or $350 for the both.

Come by Kennels any day this week between 10 - 5 to meet any of our adult cats in the shelter, or stop by during our Kitty Palooza event, where we will have a variety of our kittens appearing. If there is a certain kitten you would like to meet - please message us, so we make sure they are there!

08/21/2024

☀REASON FOR THE RAFFLE!☀

This is Awchi. For all intents and purposes, he is the stereotypical chihuahua.

He's feisty, a little mean, opinionated and 100% misunderstood.

Awchi was bought off a rehoming site - where sometimes, the owner doesn't care who gets their dog, and the buyer doesn't really care what they are getting - as long as it's a purebred.

But chihuahuas aren't always for the faint at heart, and there's a very good chance, Awchi was coming from a home that didn't necessarily care about his well being - or worse.

When Awchi was brought to his new home, he was upset. Unhappy. Spicy. He got away from his new owner, tried to bite a bylaw officer, and as a result, was put in a kennel, without a chance to come out, because his new owner was terrified of him.

Who knows what this boy has gone through in his five years?

Who knows what this boy was thinking as he was moved from home to home to home.

Who knows what this boy's life would have looked like, if we weren't able to intervene.

Once in foster care, we learned that Awchi is definitely, 100% a stereotypical chihuahua with little dog syndrome. He thinks he's the alpha and will tell anyone who will (or won't!) listen, that that's how it's gonna be.

But we also learned that he's a goofy little ham, who likes to do the backstroke over the blankets, letting his tummy hang out for all the good tummy rubs.

We've learned that he bonds quickly, if given the chance, and he will follow his person everywhere, and wants to please his person. Even if it means he has to have some muzzle conditioning (which isn't as bad as it looks!)

We've learned that he loves car rides, and is good in a crate and he doesn't mind cats or dogs.

We also learned that this boy needed to have TWO cherry eyes surgically taken care of. And maybe...just maybe...that's why he's been so spicy and mean.

Maybe, just maybe, this little guy was uncomfortable...in pain...and no one thought to help him...so he did was any dog does instinctually - he fought.

Cherry Eye surgeries aren't cheap. Especially not double surgeries. Most of the time they range between $1500 - $2500 and Awchi's procedure was no different.

But dogs like Awchi are surrendered, or mistreated or neglected because they were misunderstood. While the easiest option for him - because of his "history" was to put him down, we felt like he deserved a second chance - to see if we could help him become the spicy and silly chihuahua that we figured he could be.

Dogs like him deserve to live out their years - ALL their years - pain free and happy. Surrendering him to Next Chapter, was his chance to prove that he was more than just some rumour, or some bite that might have happened because he was terrified and in pain.

Honestly, Awchi wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for our supporters. He wouldn't have gotten the surgery he needed, and there's a good chance someone else would have put him down after seeing the quote.

But every dog deserves a chance. And every dog deserves their next chapter to be their best chapter.

So thank you for donating, for supporting, for sharing, and for being there for these animals.

You are their voice.

You are the reason they can have a Happily Ever After.

Our Dog Days of Summer Raffle is going strong over at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/next-chapter!

Our hope is to reach $5000 by the end of the week! Do you think we can do it!?

Help us spread the word about Awchi and the raffle by sharing this post!

Thank you so much!

08/20/2024

Join us on October 10th at the Springbrook Multiplex on Thursday, October 10th for the Raise the Woof Comedy Show!

Tickets are on sale NOW - $35 gets you 2 hours of comedy, beer flights from Snake Lake Brewing Co., appetizer and dessert buffet and a chance to win some amazing items at our Silent Auction!

From now until September 15th, get early bird pricing on your tickets! After September 15th, tickets jump to $45 each. So click on the link right meow and reserve your tickets before they sell out!

Get your tickets here: https://square.link/u/TUV1Ugf0

08/20/2024

THANK YOU!

This weekend we adopted out SIX dogs.

We haven't had that successful of a weekend in a long time and we are just so excited that SIX of our pups found their forever, and finally get to start their next chapter!

They wouldn't have found their homes without the generosity and support of The Gull Lake Honey Company and Pet Planet Clearview Market Square! Both venues let us come in and take over some of their space, with our volunteers, fosters parents and wiggly, barking puppies and were nothing but kind and helpful!

If you want to support local this summer, both of these businesses are top notch in our books, and we'd love it if you could help us thank them!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

08/20/2024

🤩Friends, we’re beyond excited to share some big news with you. 🤩

As many of you know, raising the funds we need to operate and care for the 200+ animals in our rescue is a constant struggle, and the need is never-ending.

While we are a newer organization on paper, we have deep roots in the community and are committed to being a steadfast presence for homeless pets & the people who care for them for years to come. To help support our mission, we plan to open a small thrift store where your purchases will directly fund the rescue work we do every day.

We’ve found the perfect building at an incredible price to get this off the ground before winter, but we can’t do it alone. We need the support of our amazing community to make this dream a reality.

If you, or someone you know, might be interested in sponsoring this project—whether personally or through a business—please send us a private message. We’d love to share our corporate sponsorship package with you. There are sponsorship opportunities starting at $500, and in-kind opportunities as well.

If you aren’t able to sponsor, you never know who your share could reach 🐾Thank you for standing by us and the animals who need us. Together, we can make a lasting difference. ❤️

email: [email protected]

08/20/2024

🐶MEET BUMBLE AND BEE!🐶

These two gorgeous 4 month old yellow lab pups were found by their guardian angels while they were running by the Track on 2 in Lacombe. At such a young age, their guardian angels figured there was NO WAY these pups didn't belong to someone, so they scooped them up so they wouldn't get hit on the road and brought them home to safety.

From there, they called our friends at Klassic Kennels who brought them into care.

They were hungry and dirty and huddled together at the back of the kennel, their tiny bodies trembling as the girls at the shelter took their picture, in hopes that someone would see their faces on social media and call.

There was no tattoo, no microchip, no tag.

And there was no phone call to claim them...even though over 100,000 people saw the post.

No puppy should have to spend their time in a shelter. With the big dogs, the noises, the weird smells, and the constant unknown, Klassic Kennels knew these poor sweet babies couldn't stay, so they asked if one of our fosters would take them in until someone claimed them.

In foster, these two sweet little dogs went from scared, quivering creatures that pancaked themself on the concrete when approached, to two silly little things - that love to play, bark, chew and follow their foster mama like little shadows.

In just a few days in care, these two nameless dogs turned into sweet little puppies whose tails wagged continuously, tongues lolled out and mouths always in a smile.

Last Wednesday was the last day of their hold period...and not a single call for them came in. So they were either stolen or dumped. But without any sort of identification, Klassic Kennels was at a stalemate, and they turned these two babies over to us - so we could find them the most perfect homes.

And they are SO READY for that Next Chapter - in a home that will love them, and care for them, and teach them how to be the best doggo's ever.

And now - these two puppies are no longer nameless creatures in a system...they are now Bumble and Bee - and later this week, they will be ready vet checked and ready to go to their forever homes.

If you think you'd like to meet one of these goofballs, please fill out an adoption application and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

https://forms.zohopublic.com/klassickennels/form/DogApplication/formperma/HRN27ddqk_g5svYNPAixL9ObdCNtO9Svufg3pSItXa8?fbclid=IwAR1b3odjx5Y_5CL2eBbM1X9OzOHOEhgI89iuW9vd57dWaduZnJNlqTxQNLQ

08/19/2024

Kittypalooza is happening all week at the shelter!

Looking for an adult cat? This is your chance to meet them ALL!

Come by Klassic Kennels in Red Deer between 10:00 - 5:00 any day this week and meet our adult cats! With so many in the shelter, this is your way to meet them all and find the perfect one for you.

And don't forget, all adult black cats are available at a reduced adoption fee of $50, and at the end of the month, 10 of those black cats who are adopted will have their adoption fee refunded back thanks to an amazing sponsor!

If you have questions about any of our feline friends, shoot us a message and we'll give you all the details!

08/19/2024

❤A little bit of cute for your Monday morning! ❤

Little Miss Ruby went camping this weekend, and boy, did she have a great time!

While we don't promote underage drinking...we definitely promote a puppy with a Red Solo Cup!

Tell us about your weekend! Did you do anything fun!?

(Want a camping buddy? Ruby is up for adoption! Message us to apply!)

08/18/2024

PICK A PET EMERGENCY RAFFLE!🐈⚠

In less than 48 hours, we were able to sell all the squares in our Pick a Pet Emergency Square Raffle (Cat Edition!). We are floored by the support and are so appreciative that so many of you care SO MUCH about the beautiful animals in our care!

But we all know why you're here - to see who won $500!

Congratulations Lilia Martinez!

Ebony, one of the many black cats in our care was the lucky winner!

If you haven't heard about Ebony, let us tell you all about this sweet and shy little house panther.

Ebony, or Ebby as she’s lovingly referred to, is a beautiful little girl who lives for ears rubs and sitting on the window ledge. Once she's comfortable with you, she's a chatty girl - the kind who would love to sit over a cup of tea and gossip about all the happenings in town, whose dating who, and whatever scandal might be going on.

But after the gossip is done, she is actually a very quiet cat, who loves to lie in a sunbeam and snooze. She can be a bit of a wallflower until she is comfortable. She started her time in rescue in a foster home with small dogs and cats and did well with both, but after being at the shelter - she's a little bit rusty with her socialization skills, so may need some time and patience to get back into that groove!

Ebony is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations and deworming, for a special August adoption fee of $50.

Ebony is ready and waiting to meet you – so send us a message and let’s get her home!

08/18/2024

ADOPTION EVENT!

We adopted out FIVE doggos yesterday and we'd love to keep that momentum going!

Join us at Pet Planet Clearview Market Square today from 12 - 3 and find your new best friend!

08/18/2024

🐶Name the Puppy Contest!🐶

With almost TWO HUNDRED name pairs, we were a little overwhelmed having to make a decision to pick our top FIVE!

But without further ado, our favourite pairs are:

Kenny and Dolly
Bumble and Bee
Pola and Bear
Jelly and Bean
Goose and Rooster

And now it's YOUR turn!

LIKE the graphic with the name pair of your choice! We'll announce the winning name tonight and the winner of the pet prize basket!

Is one of the pairs your suggestion?? Make sure to SHARE this post, and let your friends and families know who you want them to vote for!

08/17/2024

🐱Happy Caturday!🐱

Looking for a feline friend but don't have time to come to the shelter? No problem!

If you're in Lacombe, make sure to stop by Pet Valu in Lacombe to meet Tulip! Tulip has been at the store for a few weeks now, without a single application and hardly any interest. Her sister was scooped up immediately and we're not too sure why Tulip is still around! She's an absolute cuddle monster who loves kids, cats and dogs. She'd make the best addition to any family!

We've got a whole bunch of new friends at Pet Valu in Timberlands! Brian and Dom are still waiting to meet their forever families! Both brothers are super cuddly and love to play! They think their humans are the best ever and think dogs are super cool too!

You can also find Nessa, Nebula and Norbert at Timberlands! These three are your stereotypical kittens - full of s***k, who love to run and play and climbing all over their humans. They'll keep you laughing and you'll never be sad around these three!

All kittens are fixed, vaccinated and microchipped for an adoption fee of $200 or $350 for two!

If you'd like to meet any of these six, head to the store and inquire within!

08/17/2024

🐶ADOPTION EVENT!🐶

Pepsi, Chino, Slurpee, and Fig are all waiting to see you're beautiful faces (they really just want to give kisses!) at Open Farm Days at The Gull Lake Honey Company!

These pups will only be available until 1:00 - then a new group of pups will be here!

We'd love to see FIVE puppies go to their forever homes this weekend - with one already adopted this morning, we've got four more to go!

**Puppies are up to date on shots, deworming, microchip and eligible for the delayed spay/neuter program for an adoption fee of $600 + $200 refundable deposit (refunded after their spay/neuter.)

If you are ready to adopt today, please bring everyone in your family that will be living with the puppy, including any dogs that live in the home!

Can't adopt? That's OK! Share this post - more eyes on them, means more chances they're forever family will see them!

08/17/2024

SOLD OUT!

NOTE: If you have not emt'd to reserve your squares by noon today, we will open those squares back up!

Thank you!!

Address

39144 Range Road 274
Red Deer, AB
T4E0K5

Website

http://www.nextchapteranimalrescue.com/

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Fosters on Friday - Rocket!!

Adopt Peanut!

🐶ADOPT PEANUT!🐶 Peanut is a 25 pound, 2 year old Papillon who was surrendered due to his owner being sick. She couldn't take care of Peanut and his sister anymore, and asked us to find him the very best home! Peanut is a happy go lucky guy who is trained, and was loved for his entire life. We love stories like this because we aren't looking for a "next" chapter, so much as an extension of the best life he could ever live! He absolutely loves life, has lots of energy, is good with dogs (though, the calmer, the better - especially if they are big) and kids. What can we say? He's just a really great dog and we don't expect him to last long before the perfect someone snatches him up! If you'd like to meet this sweet gentleman, please fill out an adoption application and we'll be in touch! Application: https://forms.zohopublic.com/klassickennels/form/DogApplication/formperma/HRN27ddqk_g5svYNPAixL9ObdCNtO9Svufg3pSItXa8?fbclid=IwAR1b3odjx5Y_5CL2eBbM1X9OzOHOEhgI89iuW9vd57dWaduZnJNlqTxQNLQ

Iced Capp (lighter pup) and Pepsi are ready to make someone else's quest for the perfect picture tricky! Pups are 9 weeks old, up to date on vaccinations, deworming, microchip and eligible for the delayed spay/neuter program! Come meet them TONIGHT at @KlassicKennels in Red Deer from 6:00 - 8:00!

Lemonade and Spritzer

A little dose of puppy fight club for your Monday morning enjoyment! Both Lemonade and Spritzer are up for adoption and will be at the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event and Microchip Clinic tomorrow night at Klassic Kennels!

Come meet the R litter at Pet Valu in Blackfalds on July 27th!

Fosters on Friday - Lemonade and Spritzer!

🐶FOSTERS ON FRIDAY!🐶 By far the most important part of a rescue organization are the fosters that take in the animals. No matter how far gone, how behavioural, how smelly or how sick they may be, our fosters will welcome them with open arms into their homes - they will care for them, love them, train them and show them what it's like to be a part of a family. It's because of the foster homes that we can put together a bio or a spotlight and can tell you everything you might need to know - the good, the bad, the absolutely adorable and the super quirky. And it's 100% because of these fosters, that your new family member comes to you confident, well rounded and somewhat trained! When we say a puppy is good with other dogs, we mean it! 90% of our fosters have dogs of their own, and those beloved dogs help raise the puppies along with the humans! Case in point - an alumni of the rescue process, Prince, who belongs to our foster, Evelin, is helping Spritzer and Lemonade learn how to play! He'll teach them the cues they need to know when things get a little too rough, and he'll show them how to be the best dog ever! Spritzer and Lemonade aren't quite ready for adoption yet - but those sweet little chonky butts will be on the page soon! #newchapteranimalrescue #fostersonfriday #rescuedog #centralalberta #reddeer #adoptsdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #prince #thenextchapteristhebestchapter

There are so many adoptable cats at the shelter. Want to adopt? Message us! #nextchapteranimalrescue #rescuecat #bensonboone #beautifulthings #meow

Heatwave!

What are YOU doing to stay cool these days? #Adoptable Stella has taken to the water! What other ways do you have to keep your pets cool during a heat wave like this?

Small Breed Alert!

🐶Small Breed Alert!🐶 We have two gorgeous small breeds available for adoption this week! Both came into care - not because they weren't loved, but perhaps, because they were loved so much, their original owners knew they had to make the hardest decision. Peppie is a 7 year old Havanese, who is looking to live out her adult years in peace and quiet. Used to a retired couple, this girl would thrive with an older couple - one who would be happy with a constant companion who just wants to go along for the ride. Gus, on the other hand, is still just a shih-tzu puppy, and is going to need some structure and patience from his owner while he learns that people are good, that other dogs aren't to be barked at, and that cats are lots of fun! He bonds hard and fast to his special person, but he uses them as his confidence. His perfect new owner, will teach him that he has all the confidence he needs and that the world isn't a scary place! Both pups are up to date on shots, deworming, microchip and neuter/spay. If you'd like to meet either of these two, please fill out an adoption application and we will be in touch! Adoption Application: https://forms.zohopublic.com/klassickennels/form/DogApplication/formperma/HRN27ddqk_g5svYNPAixL9ObdCNtO9Svufg3pSItXa8?fbclid=IwAR1b3odjx5Y_5CL2eBbM1X9OzOHOEhgI89iuW9vd57dWaduZnJNlqTxQNLQ Both

Fosters on Friday - Mama Char!

🐾CAPTION THIS!🐾 Ohhhh....Knuckles.... We've heard of a mud bath...but this...this is a little much... So comment below and tell us what you think is going through his mind...and through his foster's mind!!! #NextChapterAnimalRescue #captionthis #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #nextchapterbestchapter #rescuedogsoffacebook #reddeer #centralalberta #adoptdontshop #opttoadopt #shelterdogs

Amazon Prime Days!!

We're sure you've heard... 😀It's Amazon Prime Days!!!😀 For the next two days (TODAY AND TOMORROW!), you can get FREE SHIPPING and some great deals! If you'd like to take advantage of it for the sake of the rescue animals at Next Chapter, we are always in need of these supplies: 🐾Kitty Litter 🐾Kitten Food (wet and kibble) 🐾Puppy Kibble 🐾Adult Dog Food 🐾Paper Towel 🐾X pens 🐾Cat Condo cages Check out our wishlist at: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/35GZ02J3F7HZC?ref_=wl_share

Adopt Dozer!

🐶Adopt Dozer!🐶 Is there anything better than a happy, playful, energetic puppy having the time of her life!? Sweet Dozer had the opportunity this weekend to try lots of new things! And not only did she LOVE them all, but she did them all without batting an eye! She absolutely loved splashing in the water, made friends with all the doggos she met and was an equal opportunist with all the strangers on the beach (aka, she gave everyone an equal opportunity to give her pets and lovin's!) Dozer is one of the last of the Iron Cross Oilfield Contracting litter and is growing up to be a fun and confident little girl. She absolutely loves people of all ages (she LOVES kids!) she does well with cats and kittens, and hasn't met a dog she hasn't liked. She is super food motivated and eager to please, which means she will be easy to train! Lucky for you, she's well on her way to knowing all her basics and is crate trained. At four months old, she is still working on the potty training thing, but is about 90% there - most of her accidents, not entirely her fault, but us not watching for her cues. Dozer currently weighs 22 pounds and is a beautiful brindle bully mix. She has a lovely temperament and would do great as an adventure companion or as a family pet! She is up to date on vaccinations, deworming, microchip and still eligible for the delayed spay program. If you'd like to meet Dozer, please fill out an adoption application and we will get in touch! Have more questions or want to know more about her? Message us and we'd love to brag about this amazing girl!!! https://forms.zohopublic.com/klassickennels/form/DogApplication/formperma/HRN27ddqk_g5svYNPAixL9ObdCNtO9Svufg3pSItXa8?fbclid=IwAR1b3odjx5Y_5CL2eBbM1X9OzOHOEhgI89iuW9vd57dWaduZnJNlqTxQNLQ

Fosters on Friday - Knuckles!

🐶FOSTERS ON FRIDAY!🐶 By far the most important part of a rescue organization are the fosters that take in the animals. No matter how far gone, how behavioural, how smelly or how sick they may be, our fosters will welcome them with open arms into their homes - they will care for them, love them, train them and show them what it's like to be a part of a family. It's because of the foster homes that we can put together a bio or a spotlight and can tell you everything you might need to know - the good, the bad, the absolutely adorable and the super quirky. And it's 100% because of these fosters, that your new family member comes to you confident, well rounded and somewhat trained! #Adoptable Knuckles takes his job of protecting his foster mama, Coralie, very seriously...especially against the extremely dangerous Musca Domestica. (A house fly. It's just a house fly!) Need an experienced fly hunter??? Knuckles is your guy! Knuckles has been in care for months. He was one of the first puppies we brought in from a target community when we became New Chapter, and for some reason, he hasn't had any interest. Knuckles is a confident boy who loves his people fiercely, likes to play with other dogs and likes cats too! (Cat needs to be extremely dog savvy. Knuckles likes to play, but doesn't realize that a cat is NOT a dog, and is a little more fragile.) He's good with people of all ages - including kids. He can have a touch of separation anxiety, but we can't really blame him...he's been in foster care since January and has been bounced from house to house to house. (Not his fault...just how it goes when doggos are in care for a long time and easily managed as soon as he realizes that he's "home" and you'll always come back!) If you'd like to meet the Fly Hunter, take a trek down to Carstairs tomorrow and see him at Champion Ford! #newchapteranimalrescue #fostersonfriday #rescuedog #centralalberta #reddeer #adoptsdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #flyhunter

Does your pup wear a tag?!

🐶Does your pup wear a tag!?🐶 We are so excited to be working with As You Wish Custom Designs from Prince George, BC! Owner and artist, Carol, handstamps each and every tag, and generously offered to donate $2.00 from every one sold through our link to our little rescue! These tags are unique and one of a kind, but more importantly - hand stamping creates a deeper impression than the laser engraved ones you buy at the pet store, and the stainless steel tags won't bend or break! (For the people with high energy dogs...well...#IYKYK~) To be noticed by such talent all the way in BC has us feeling pretty special - and we're positive your furbaby will feel extra special with one of these gorgeous tags! Follow the link below to order yours today! https://asyouwishcustomdesigns.com/shop/ols/products/new-chapter And make sure to check out As You Wish Custom Designs on Facebook and Instagram!

Fosters on Friday - Kiva!

Numbers….it’s all about the numbers. 🐾171 animal in care 🐱60 fully vetted cats/kittens on the adoption floor 🐈‍⬛ 18 cat/kitten adoptions in may-42 intakes 🐶 25 puppies ready for families 🐕 25 adult dogs hoping for a second chance 🐩 20 dog/puppy adoptions in may-24 intakes 💰 Over $20,000 in vet bills in May 👫37 active foster families caring for 97 animals(the rest are living in the shelter) 👀 3300 Facebook followers As adoption trickle and intake requests pour, we sit and stare at our screens trying to figure out what to do. How do we continue to tread water and keep the liferaft full of orphan pets afloat? Where do we find the money? How do we create the space? Most importantly, how do we engage our community and get the eyes on these animals that are so desperately in need of homes? When we have a litter of small breed puppies receiving next to no interest, it makes our stomachs clench in fear….what hope do our amazing large breed adult dogs have if even our small breed babies are struggling to find homes? You can tell us adoption fees are too high, but how do we pay the vet bills otherwise? You can tell us adoption needs to be more accessible….but the lower our standards the harder it is to ensure suitable matches for our rescue pets AND the adopters. You can tell us we should allow walk-in adopters, but who is going to pay the staff salaries required to make that possible? You can tell us spay/neuter needs to be more affordable and it’s the vets fault that people can’t afford it…but they have costs to cover and businesses to keep running so our furry friends have medical professionals to care for them. Our amazing volunteers are stretched thin, committing to as many community events as we can manage to get more eyes on our adoptables. We are posting as often as we can in hopes that we will get even one application or inquiry-but day after day our reach numbers are low and interest in our adoptables is even lower.

Adoption Event at Timberlands - TONIGHT!

🐶ADOPTION EVENT🐶 We're not sure if you speak puppy, but we're pretty sure Daisy Duke's Car Collection is telling you that, you better be coming to Timberlands Pet Valu & Groomingdales 403-986-1707 tonight!!! These gorgeous, small breed puppies will be ready to meet this afternoon from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. We can't believe they are ALL still available - so you've literally got the pick of the litter!