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Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
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Changing Lives Through Kindness. 💚
A Compassionate World For All.
📍 YYC
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Ever thought of fostering a wee critter? 🐹
We need your help!
We’re welcoming 35 hamsters, including seven born without eyes.

Sign up to foster at aarcs.ca/foster, donate to their care at aarcs.ca/care or drop off supplies at AARCS Safe Haven in #yyc. 🙏

#RescueHamsters #RescueCritters
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thanks to all who joined us, and helped out with our Mutts, Meows and Martinis gala last weekend! 🎉
Together, we raised THOUSANDS to help cover food, shelter, and medical costs for the 650+ animals currently in our care. 🙏
Check out our year-end celebration video!
youtube.com/watch?v=IObxVrsvZHo
Mutts, Meows and Martinis 2025 Year End Celebration
YouTube video by Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
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November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Timmy is all grown up and thriving with his family! 💛
When we welcome new foster homes, most don’t have any plans to adopt, but sometimes that perfect pup comes along that they just can’t let go! 🐶
When you know, you know!
Thanks for the #pupdate!
#AARCS
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
These sweet pups recently arrived at Safe Haven and unfortunately brought #parvovirus with them. 💔 They all became extremely ill, and have been hospitalized!
We are desperately asking for your help, as their emergency care is expensive.

Please, donate at care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/parvo-puppies
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Mama Miley was skinny and stressed when she and her 6 pups arrived at their new foster home, but now she can focus on raising her babies in a safe, loving home. 🏡
If you’re curious about becoming a whelping foster home but don’t know what to expect check out aarcs.ca/dogs/whelping-fosters/.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
It’s the time of year when every #AARCS foster home wonders if THIS is the cat that will destroy their Christmas tree. 🎄
So far, Georgia just wants to be at one with it. 😸
Let’s hope that’s as far as she goes! 🤞🏻
Show us your #ChristmasTreeCat.
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Our festive decor fundraiser is back! 🎄
Add some holiday cheer to your home with wreaths, poinsettias, planters and more.
Order yours by Nov. 17 at aarcs.ca/holiday-shop.
Pick-up is Dec.5-6 at our #yyc shelter.
#AnimalWelfare
#HolidayDecor
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
So you didn’t win the 50/50 during the #WorldSeries. 🧢
No biggie!
Our Winter Cash Lottery is now LIVE!
When you purchase lottery and 50/50 tickets, you’re DIRECTLY supporting the medical care of animals in need, and giving yourself the chance to win cash!
THAT is a home run!
aarcs.ca/chances.
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Snickers is positively giddy 😜 after hearing our annual Mutts, Meows & Martinis fundraiser is sold out! 🎉
But you can still get in on the action! Visit aarcs.ca/auction and place a bid on your favourites! You can also donate at aarcs.ca/donate anytime! 🙏
#yycpets
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Coco is a sweet girl with a lot of love to give but she’s been waiting a LONG time - over 650 days! 🥹
She likes people of all sizes, loves to snuggle, and enjoys walks. 🤎
She does not enjoy other dogs or cats.
This week, she’s just $75!
Check her out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000083701/.
#DogOfTheWeek
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
We’re still working to find foster and forever homes after a massive joint rescue operation last month! If you’ve ever thought of becoming a foster we could really use you! 🏡
Mambo, Velma and Clancy would be forever grateful to get into a loving home!
Head to aarcs.ca/foster to get started!
#yyc
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Mr. Handsome is this boy’s name and it sure suits him! 😻
He’s a 7 year old Carin terrier x who’s great with people and dogs. We don’t see many of them, so he will go quickly. Watch for him on our site at aarcs.ca/dogs!
#AdoptDontShop
#yycDogs
#AARCS
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Have fun trick or treating and please keep your pets safe!

⭐ Set up a barrier to prevent your pets from escaping when trick or treaters come by.
⭐ Don’t force costumes on pets if it stresses them out.
⭐ Make sure to keep candy and wrappers out of reach of pets!
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
AARCS and Canadian Animal Taskforce have just rescued nearly 300 dogs, cats and livestock in Valleyview, AB.

It was a massive operation and we want to thank the many organizations who stepped in to take animals. 🙏

If you are able to help with their care head to aarcs.ca/media/northern-rescue.
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 AM
It’s National Cat Day and while you’re celebrating YOUR favourite feline, why not help us out with ours!
This little peanut, Cardi B, is asking for more pâté! 😻
We’ve made it easy to buy and send us supplies, and we won’t say no to cold, hard cash, either! 🤑
Head to aarcs.ca for options! 🙏
October 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Did you know a cat can get pregnant as young as 4 months old? 🐱
Asher, Ellison, Jayden, Parker, Kori, and Maverick will never know parenthood, and that’s a good thing!
Once they’ve had their surgeries, they’ll be ready for adoption!
Watch for them at aarcs.ca/cats.
#SpayandNeuter
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Loretta (black) and Henrietta are the best of friends! ❤️
When they’re not squabbling over the coziest bed, they have the best conversations! 🐹
Loretta is calm while Henrietta is active - but these opposites are bonded in the best way!
Check them out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000342777-a2000342776/.
October 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
🎵Okay, Blue Jays! Let’s Play Ball! 🎵

Buddy is ready for the game, clearly ready to steal bases (in addition to socks, balls and pretty much anything else laying around)!

Buddy is already a winner, with a pending application. Wish him luck!

#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
#AARCS
October 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Sweet dreams Fudgesicle! 💤
This sweet boy had a big day in surgery. 😷
He had some quills taken out and his
🌰🌰 removed!
We know he’ll be feeling better tomorrow and once he’s all healed up he’ll be ready for adoption!
aarcs.ca/dogs
#yycdogs
October 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Tula (brown) and Gelson are a couple of Shepherd mix pups looking for a new home. 🐶
Tula is a bit of a firecracker, while Gelson just wants a lap to curl up in! 🥰
Both of them are available now for adoption at aarcs.ca/dogs!
#PuppyAdoption
#yycpuppies
#AARCS
October 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
✨ We’re less than one month away from Mutts, Meows & Martinis! 💚

Join us on November 15 for a glamorous evening of delicious food, drink specials, live music, auctions, and animal cuddles. 🐾

Let’s raise a glass to love, compassion, and community. 🥂 Tickets available now at aarcs.ca/mmm! 🎟️
October 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Dog of the Week honours go to Pecorino, a handsome 4 year-old Shepherd mix! 🐕‍🦺
He’s fun and affectionate and wants to be top dog in his forever home - so no dogs or kids.
His fee is just $75 this week only! 🤩
Check him out at aarcs.ca/animal/a0048073260
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
We’re making it super easy to adopt during PetSmart Canada’s National Adoption Week! 🐶

We have FOUR adoption events coming up! 😻 Same day adoptions are encouraged, and please note that our thorough adoption screening process still applies. 💚

Hope to see you there! 😸

#AdoptDontShop
October 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sakari got her first taste of snow this weekend and her reaction did not disappoint! ❄️

A heartfelt thanks to her foster family and everyone who makes an impact at #AARCS so we can continue to help thousands of animals each year. 🧡 It’s life changing!

Happy #Thanksgiving! 🍁
October 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Poor Rocky was in a world of hurt when we met him! His face was severely absessed from embedded quills. 😢
He’s on antibiotics and pain meds and eventually his eye will need to be removed!
Help us give this brave boy a pain-free life! 🙏

care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/rocky
#AnimalWelfare
Rocky – AARCS Critical Care
We first met Rocky in rough condition: his face was severely abscessed with infection after someone attempted to remove embedded quills. We got him into surgery to remove any remaining quills and ...
care.aarcs.ca
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM