by Kayli McClelland | Mar 2, 2026 | Other
AARCS Fighting Ringworm in 50 Guinea Pigs from Private Intake March 2, 2026 The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) has brought in a massive intake of 50 rescued guinea pigs, and eight of the animals have tested positive for a highly contagious fungal...
by Kayli McClelland | Feb 19, 2026 | Animal Welfare, Dogs
Dogs and Cold Weather When winter comes, dog walks can feel challenging. Not only do you have to traverse icy and snowy paths, but the cold temperatures are also not ideal for many dogs! Every dog’s tolerance for the cold will be a little different. Some dogs, such as...
by Kayli McClelland | Feb 17, 2026 | Media
AARCS Expands Support for Seniors and Their Pets with Free Wellness Clinic The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is pleased to be hosting another Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic at its Safe Haven location (5060 74 Avenue SE, Calgary) on February 24, 2026. This...
by Kayli McClelland | Jan 28, 2026 | Dogs, Other
Teaching Your Dog to Stay A pre-cursor to any dog training is the Reward Marker. Read the blog post here! “Stay” is one of those cues that seems basic, but it has the potential to save your dog’s life! Beyond emergency situations, though, it is also a skill that helps...
by Kayli McClelland | Dec 19, 2025 | Dogs, Other
Teaching Your Dog Impulse Control Impulse control, also known as emotional self-control, is a dog’s ability to resist the temptation to perform an undesirable behaviour. It is something that does not come naturally to dogs but is an important skill that they need to...
