ARF Alberta - Animal Rescue Foundation

09/07/2024

Hi, I’m Mario! ❤️👨🏻‍🍳 I’m a puppy with a heart full of love.

I adore making friends, whether they’re other dogs or humans, big and small.🐶💕

Playtime is my favorite, but I’m also a fan of cuddles.🤗 I’ve mastered a few basic commands and I’m working hard on my crate training.🌟

I’m a bundle of joy. My friendly nature and love for people make me a great companion for families with kids.🧸

If you’re looking for a loyal friend who will love you wholeheartedly.. then I’m the perfect addition to your home!!♥️🐾

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5771m-mario/

08/07/2024

🐾🏀 Exciting News! 🏀🐾

Today was an exciting day welcoming Surge players Jordy Tshimanga and Matt Grace to ARF!🎉 They spent the day hanging out with our adorable puppies and kittens, learning about the amazing work we do here at ARF. 🐶🐱

Both ARF and Calgary Surge are committed to giving back to our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to team up with such a community-minded organization.🌟 Stay tuned for more updates on our collaboration and how we’re working together to make a difference! ♥️

08/07/2024

Hello there, I’m Maple!🧡🍁

I’m a young pup, full of life and ready to explore the world.🐾

I’ve got a personality that’ll make your heart melt. I’m friendly to everyone I meet, and I'm always ready for a cuddle.🥰 I’m gentle with my affections and loyal to all who show me kindness.

Adopting me means gaining a friend who’ll be by your side, through thick and thin, cheering you up on gloomy days and celebrating with you in happy times.♥️

I promise, I’ll make every day brighter and every moment more memorable. So, how about it? Could you be my forever home?🏡

ARF says that if you're interested in adopting me, you can find more information on their website.🐾

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5737f-maple/

07/07/2024

This is Thumper!🐶💙 He is a fan-favourite at Pad4Paws and has learned and grown so much in the last little while.🐾

Thumper is a dog who thrives on routine and consistency. He is an avid learner, thoroughly enjoys affection and is eager to sample any snacks his human friends are willing to share. 🥰

He can sometimes be a little nervous of new situations and is looking for a forever home who’s willing to help him work through separation anxiety. 🏡♥️ His anxiety lessens when he has structure, routine and someone he can rely on to be there for him.

Thumper does well in play groups with most other dogs but can struggle with other males sometimes, we’d love to see him in a home with a confident female companion who loves to play.💕

Thumper has done well meeting all the humans he’s encountered and generally greets everyone with the exuberance of the teenager that he is. While he’d do well in a home with kids of any age, his size and energy level might be better suited to bigger kids, 10+.🌟

Thumper has been taking along lots of hikes and absolutely loves the water!🏞️🌊 If you want an adventure buddy he’s your guy! Apply online, link in bio!🐶

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5507m-thumper/

07/07/2024

Tickets still available!!🎟️ ARF is having a ✨Whiskers and Whiskey Spirit Raffle✨ from June 10th to August 11th!🍾

🥂Get ready for a chance to win big with our Whiskers and Whiskey Spirit Raffle! 🤩 Featuring over $1,000 worth of premium spirits and a sleek Permasteel rolling deck cooler, this prize is perfect for any occasion.🍹

Only 500 tickets are available, so don't miss your chance to win this incredible package before they’re gone!🌟

All proceeds will go directly towards aiding our furry friends! 🐶🐱 Your generosity will directly support or animals well-being and help us continue our mission of finding them loving forever homes.♥️🐾

Enter now through the link!

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/whiskers

07/07/2024

Andy and Paris on an adventure! 🐶🐾

🧑‍🌾🐻‍❄️ These two fluff balls had a great time exploring the garden!🪴

Andy and Paris are looking for their forever home and can't wait to embark on new adventures with you! 🏡

Apply online today to welcome a best friend into your life! ♥️ 🐾

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5778f-paris/

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5779m-andy/

06/07/2024

🐶Making a splash to kickstart this hot weekend!😎☀️🌊

These adorable pups are looking for foster families!!🏡♥️ If you’re interested in fostering one of these cuties please check out the link! 🐶🐾

https://arf.ab.ca/foster/

06/07/2024

Hi Phoenix!💙🐶 This adorable pup has a heart as expansive as his vibrant personality!

His friendly and gentle nature radiates warmth, instantly making everyone feel cherished in his presence.♥️ Phoenix is very independent but loves to be close to his crew, and always ready for belly rubs.🤗

Phoenix isn’t just adorable; he’s also incredibly smart and brave, showing off his intelligence and courage in countless ways. 😇 With his playful energy, he brings boundless joy and laughter wherever he goes.🐾 He absolutely loves to meet new people! He’s a very friendly and well mannered pup.🥰

His fosters say Phoenix does great in his crate overnight and when his humans are home and busy.🌟 Potty training has also been great! No accidents in their home with a good routine.

If you’re considering adopting Phoenix, find more information on our website.♥️

Let’s find this lovable pup his forever home.🏡♥️

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5750m-phoenix/

05/07/2024

Can I get a Yeehaw!! 🤠🐎

Happy start of Stampede!! 🎊🎡🎠 Saddle up for a cuteness overload with our country-loving canines 🐶🐾

Here are some of our best-dressed country pups 🤠🌾 Our adorable pups are ready to wrangle your hearts! 🐶♥️

04/07/2024

Meet Charlie💙🐶a puppy with a heart full of joy and a spirit that's as lively as they come.

Charlie's personality is a delightful mix of sweet and goofy, making him a perfect companion for anyone who loves a good laugh.🥰 He's friendly and loyal, always eager to meet new people and make friends with other dogs.🐾

Playful and energetic, Charlie loves to play fetch and is always ready for a game of tug-of-war. He's a cuddly little guy who enjoys a good snuggle session.🤗

Charlie is currently working on his crate training, showing progress each day. His adaptability and eagerness to learn make him a quick study.

Charlie's loyalty, friendliness, and playful energy make him a wonderful addition to any family. His loving nature and goofy antics are sure to fill any home with laughter and happiness.♥️

Foster or adopt Charlie and let his sweet, playful spirit bring a touch of joy to your life!

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5773m-charlie/

04/07/2024

Meet Lucy!!🩷🎀

Lucy is a gentle giant with a heart as big as her size, currently searching for a loving foster home.🏡♥️

This intelligent sweetheart knows her basic commands and is diligently working on crate training.🌟Lucy also has excellent leash manners!

Her calm and quiet demeanor makes her a joy to have around the house. Lucy adores going for walks and exploring the outdoors, but her favorite pastime is snuggling up for cuddles. 🤗 She's known for flopping over with a big smile, eagerly awaiting belly rubs, and leaning in for hugs that will surely melt your heart.

In addition to being an incredibly loving companion, Lucy was also the best mama to nine adorable puppies, who are currently seeking foster homes of their own.🐶🐾 She's proven herself to be nurturing and caring, qualities that extend to her interactions with people of all ages, including children, and every dog she’s met.🥰

We cannot even put into words how incredible Lucy is—her gentle nature and loving spirit are truly remarkable. Could you be the one to offer Lucy a warm foster home where she can continue to spread her love and kindness? ♥️

If you’re interested in adopting or fostering Lucy please check out the link!

https://arf.ab.ca/animals

03/07/2024

Meet these adorable kitties, they are almost ready to find their furever homes!😻

Huge thanks to all our amazing foster pawrents ♥️🐾

02/07/2024

♥️ We extend our heartfelt thanks to Enmax for their incredible support last week at our dog facility!🌟

Their dedicated team vacuumed, mopped, pulled weeds, sorted donations, and took the time to learn about our various programs. It was a truly impactful day for us all! 🥰

02/07/2024

Meet Lucha🩷🐾the sweetest puppy you'll ever encounter.

This happy go lucky funny, smart and friendly pup is just a joy to have around. She loves people, playing with her foster brother and anything related with food.🤪🍖

She's a quick learner, currently mastering notifying her fosters when she wants to go potty! She also loves her crate. ♥️ Lucha's gentle, cuddly nature makes her the perfect companion for cozy evenings. Her loyalty is unwavering, and she forms strong bonds with those she loves.

If you are looking for a sweet, super cute, friendly and loyal companion Lucha is available for adoption. She will fill your home with laughter and lots of love.🐶🐾

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5776f-lucha/

01/07/2024

🐶 Are you just getting started in the dog training industry and need hours for experience and certification?🐕‍🦺

ARF is looking for volunteers for our Training & Enrichment Team.🐾 This position is ideal for anyone who has extensive dog handling experience and wants to work with shelter dogs or is in a reputable Dog Training Apprenticeship program and seeking hours for certification.🌟

The training and enrichment shifts run Monday to Saturday from Noon to 4pm. 🥰 We ask that you can commit to at least one shift per week to keep things consistent for the dogs.♥️

Check out our website for more information!

https://arf.ab.ca/volunteer/

01/07/2024

🐶🐾Calling all animal lovers! We need foster homes for these adorable polar bear pups!🐻‍❄️

Can you open your heart and home to these precious little ones?🏡♥️ Your love and care could make all the difference in their lives.

Apply online now to become a foster parent!💕

https://arf.ab.ca/foster/

30/06/2024

ARF is having a ✨Whiskers and Whiskey Spirit Raffle✨ from June 10th to August 11th!🍾

🥂Get ready for a chance to win big with our Whiskers and Whiskey Spirit Raffle! 🤩 Featuring over $1,000 worth of premium spirits and a sleek Permasteel rolling deck cooler, this prize is perfect for any occasion.🍹

Only 500 tickets are available, so don't miss your chance to win this incredible package before they’re gone!🌟

All proceeds will go directly towards aiding our furry friends! 🐶🐱 Your generosity will directly support or animals well-being and help us continue our mission of finding them loving forever homes.♥️🐾

Enter now through the Link!

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/whiskers

30/06/2024

🎇 Fireworks Safety Tips 🎆

With the long weekend here and Stampede around the corner, it can be a stressful time for animals. 😿Why? This is a popular time for fireworks, which is a known stressor for companion animals and wildlife.😥

😻 Fortunately, there are several ways adopters and foster families can help their pets feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of them becoming injured or lost.

ASPCA compiled some tips to help animals stay calm during potentially noisy and stressful weekends:

⭐️ Exercise before dark
⭐️ Bring all pets indoors
⭐️ Provide distractions your pets
⭐️ Use calming aids and sounds
⭐️ Consider medication as a last resort and only if directed by your veterinarian

Please prioritize fireworks safety to ensure your beloved pets remain safe and secure indoors with you this summer. 🐶🐱♥️

Spread this message to raise awareness! 💞

30/06/2024

Hi, I’m Sheba💖🐶 I’m 5 years old and have been with ARF for quite a while.

When I arrived, I felt insecure around humans and other dogs.♥️ Thanks to the team at ARF, I have jumped many hurdles, learned to trust, worked hard and I’m now enjoying practicing my skills on weekly adventures out in the real world.

Each week, I meet more and more humans and with a few controlled introductions, we become fast friends.🥰 I also have a few doggy buddies that I love playing with, so I could go to a home with a neutral dog to be my partner in crime.🐾

Right now, I am looking for a foster or adoptive home with no children and no cats/small animals, who will be willing to work with ARF to continue building my skills with new people and dogs.🐶🏡

🌟 I am crate trained, have a great recall, incredible work ethic, and LOVE playing training games. 🎾I take my training pretty seriously, but I also have an affectionate and playful side, too and love rolling around with my favourite toys or getting pets and belly rubs from my caregivers.🧸

Once we’re friends, we will be friends forever!😇✨ Check out the link in my bio for more details!

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5254f-sheba/

29/06/2024

✨ARF is so excited to announce our newly added "Real-Life Room"!🐶🐾

This room is available for the dogs staying at our facility to hang out in a quiet space with a volunteer.🏠🥰

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this in any way.🌟 This room will be used as an additional enrichment space and a tool to help our adult and teenage dogs learn to settle and relax in a home-like environment while they wait for their foster or forever homes.🏡♥️

All of our dogs and cats have been strays by their life experience and have never been inside a home before.🥺 This program will help us make even better adoption/foster placements, better work with issues like separation anxiety and give the dogs the opportunity to hang out in a quiet & relaxing environment.

Of course, it doesn't beat a real home, so if you're interested in fostering or adopting, we have plenty of dogs who are looking!💗

29/06/2024

Meet Gigi💜 a mature canine who exudes a calm and gentle demeanor.

Her friendly nature and independent spirit make her a joy to be around. 🌟She’s intelligent and loyal, traits that are sure to win your heart. She is crate trained and working hard on her basic commands, which makes her a breeze to work with.🐾

Gigi enjoys going to the dog park and does well on and off leash. 🐶 She is a friendly dog and has gotten along with all dogs she has been introduced to, either at dog parks or in her fosters home. Her friendliness extends not just to dogs but to people and children as well.♥️👧🏻

Gigi is a lot of fun. She loves exploring and always makes sure to come back to check on her fosters by giving the most adorable little hugs.🤗

Gigi is the kind of dog with the best character, you can spend a lifetime trying to find again. Don’t miss your chance of meeting this little superstar.

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5744f-gigi/

28/06/2024

🥊 Punch for Paws! LAST CHANCE!🐶

Join us at Rumble Boxing for a knockout charity event benefiting ARF! 🐶🐾

Sweat it out in our one-hour heavy bag class for just $20!! With every jab and hook supporting our furry friends.🐶♥️

And that’s not all! ✨Enjoy some puppy love with cuddle sessions and meet adorable adoptable and foster-able dogs at the event! 🐶🤗

Tomorrow June 29th at 4PM at

Secure your spot now!✔️🐾 Sign up at the link below! The link will take you to the mind body app, once downloaded, it will ask you to create an account😊then you can register in the class!

https://get.mndbdy.ly/s6St96LZjKb

If you are having issues with the app you can call Rumble Boxing 17th to register as well🥊♥️

28/06/2024

Hi, I'm Luigi!💚👨🏻‍🔧I'm just a puppy, but I've got a big heart.

I'm sweet as sugar, friendly as a summer day, and curious about everything.🥰 I love to play, and I've got energy to spare. I'm a bit goofy, but hey, who isn't? I'm smart too, I promise. Give me a puzzle toy and watch me go!

I love being around other dogs and people.🐾 I'm also a big cuddler, so if you're looking for a loyal, snuggly friend, I'm your guy.

Adopting me means gaining a companion who will bring joy, laughter, and love into your life every single day. ♥️

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5770m-luigi/

27/06/2024

🌞It’s a long weekend, you know what that means - it's time to hit up the patios!😎🍻 The great news is, you don't need to leave your four-legged friend at home when you do it!🐶🐾

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy the sunny skies and warm temps with your pup?♥️ Long-time ARF sponsor Marda Loop Brewing is one of our favourite places to unwind with good company, great food, and refreshing drinks, joined by our furry friends!🐾 Their dog-friendly patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold brew while your pup relaxes by your side. Their friendly team always has a treat (or two 🤫) ready, and the atmosphere is just pawsome!🍖🍺

While you’re there, be sure to check out the Charity Bins, a trio of local charities that rotate every quarter! Guests with purchases over $50 receive a special coin to be placed in one of the Charity Bins and support the cause of their choice.🥰 This program reflects the brewery’s commitment to giving and putting people and their community first.

Let's make the most of this gorgeous weekend and support our local patios! What pet-friendly patio will you be visiting? See you out there! 🌞🐾

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27/06/2024

Meet Mario❤️👨🏻‍🍳 a puppy with a heart full of love and a spirit bursting with joy.

He's a sweet, friendly, and curious little guy, always ready to explore new corners of the world.🥰 His goofy nature is sure to keep you laughing, and his smart, playful antics will fill your days with fun.

Mario's energy is infectious, making every moment an adventure. But don't let his liveliness fool you - he loves a good cuddle and will always be by your side, loyal to the end. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and people alike.🐾

Mario is more than just a pet; he's a companion, a confidante, and a best friend. He's waiting to fill your life with unconditional love and endless laughter. ♥️ Adopt Mario and let his joy light up your world.

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5771m-mario/

26/06/2024

Last week, we had the privilege of donating over 5000 pounds of food to the Alberta Food Bank from ARFs Pet Food Bank!♥️

Your donations make a real difference.🐾🌟

26/06/2024

Meet Phoenix!💙🐶 This adorable pup has a heart as expansive as his vibrant personality!

His friendly and gentle nature radiates warmth, instantly making everyone feel cherished in his presence.♥️ Phoenix is very independent but loves to be close to his crew, and always ready for belly rubs.🤗

Phoenix isn’t just adorable; he’s also incredibly smart and brave, showing off his intelligence and courage in countless ways. 😇 With his playful energy, he brings boundless joy and laughter wherever he goes.🐾 He absolutely loves to meet new people! He is very friendly and well mannered.

His fosters say Phoenix does great in his crate overnight and when his humans are home and busy.🌟 Potty training has also been great! No accidents in their home with a good routine.

If you’re considering adopting Phoenix, find more information on our website.♥️

Let’s find this lovable pup his forever home.🏡

https://arf.ab.ca/animal/5750m-phoenix/

25/06/2024

🐶🐱ARF is one of Humane Canada listed Pet food banks across the country.

Did you know that according to Food Banks Canada, 53% of Canadians are currently worried they can’t feed their families? Remember, food insecurity affects pets too.🥺

📍To address this issue, Humane Canada has created an interactive resource—the first of its kind in Canada—providing information on pet food assistance programs nationwide. 🗺️ Each map listing offers details to help individuals access pet food support in their local area.

🌟ARF contributes significantly to this cause, donating over 70,000 pounds of pet food annually, with donations already surpassing 30,000 pounds this year alone.🤩

Explore the map here: [National Pet Food Bank Map]
(https://humanecanada.ca/en/your-humane-canada/programs-and-projects/national-pet-food-bank-map)

Please share this post to spread the word and help keep families and their pets together. ♥️