Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
@aarcs.bsky.social
Changing Lives Through Kindness. 💚
A Compassionate World For All.
📍 YYC
🐶🐱🐰🐹
🔗 linktr.ee/aarcs
A Compassionate World For All.
📍 YYC
🐶🐱🐰🐹
🔗 linktr.ee/aarcs
Kit has mastered ‘puppy dog eyes’, don’t you think? 🥺
He’s laying it on thick because he knows the shelter needs more pup toys! 🧸
Nylabones, Kong toys and Bully sticks are some of our favourites.
Check our aarcs.ca/supplies/. You can even order online and have it shipped to our door! 🙏
#AARCS
He’s laying it on thick because he knows the shelter needs more pup toys! 🧸
Nylabones, Kong toys and Bully sticks are some of our favourites.
Check our aarcs.ca/supplies/. You can even order online and have it shipped to our door! 🙏
#AARCS
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Kit has mastered ‘puppy dog eyes’, don’t you think? 🥺
He’s laying it on thick because he knows the shelter needs more pup toys! 🧸
Nylabones, Kong toys and Bully sticks are some of our favourites.
Check our aarcs.ca/supplies/. You can even order online and have it shipped to our door! 🙏
#AARCS
He’s laying it on thick because he knows the shelter needs more pup toys! 🧸
Nylabones, Kong toys and Bully sticks are some of our favourites.
Check our aarcs.ca/supplies/. You can even order online and have it shipped to our door! 🙏
#AARCS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We are desperately asking for your help, as their emergency care is expensive.
Please, donate at care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/parvo-puppies
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/.
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
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/.
If you’re curious about becoming a whelping foster home but don’t know what to expect check out aarcs.ca/dogs/whelping-fosters/.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mambo, Velma and Clancy would be forever grateful to get into a loving home!
Head to aarcs.ca/foster to get started!
#yyc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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! 🙏
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
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! 🙏
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! 🙏
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
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
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
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
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/.
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
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/.
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/.
🎵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
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
🎵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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
✨ 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! 🎟️
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
✨ 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! 🎟️
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! 🎟️
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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! 🍁
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
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! 🍁
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! 🍁
We’re honoured to have again been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities, by Charity Intelligence Canada!💚
Every donation, volunteer shift, foster home, adoption and social media like helps us build an incredible safe haven for animals in need. 🙏
Read the list at charityintelligence.ca
Every donation, volunteer shift, foster home, adoption and social media like helps us build an incredible safe haven for animals in need. 🙏
Read the list at charityintelligence.ca
October 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We’re honoured to have again been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities, by Charity Intelligence Canada!💚
Every donation, volunteer shift, foster home, adoption and social media like helps us build an incredible safe haven for animals in need. 🙏
Read the list at charityintelligence.ca
Every donation, volunteer shift, foster home, adoption and social media like helps us build an incredible safe haven for animals in need. 🙏
Read the list at charityintelligence.ca