by Blogs | Jul 10, 2021 | Cats, Other
Bringing a kitten home is one of the most exciting things you can do! Much like puppies, or really any baby animal, they do require preparation and awareness. Kittens are so sweet and playful, and in some ways they’re easier to deal with than puppies, but they still...
by Blogs | Jun 10, 2021 | Dogs, Other
The word “parvo” may seem harmless to the average person, but to anyone working with animals, it’s synonymous with “definite cause for concern”. Parvo is a highly contagious virus that causes an infectious gastrointestinal illness in puppies generally, but also often...
by Blogs | May 10, 2021 | Dogs
Bringing a new puppy home is certainly an exciting task, however many people underestimate just how much preparation and care has to go into this venture! There are also a number of expectations that either have to be met, or sometimes even relinquished (such as the...
by Blogs | May 9, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, News & Animal Updates, Other
Mental health is something that has affected each and every single one of us since the start of the pandemic. According to Statistics Canada, youth have experienced the most significant decline since the pandemic has started, and those who were already suffering from...
by Blogs | May 9, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, News & Animal Updates, Other
Written by Dr. Sarah Engbers The occasional distemper outbreak at AARCS Safe Haven and kennel cough outbreaks in Calgary and Edmonton show how important vaccines are to our pets! We are all aware more than ever the effect that a viral epidemic can have on our society....
by Rachel Cote | Apr 21, 2021 | Other, Volunteers
Hello AARCS Family! As many of you are aware, each year AARCS hosts an Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. This event gives us the opportunity to get together and celebrate the previous year by acknowledging some of you who have gone above and beyond. Unfortunately,...
by Debby Herold | Mar 1, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Media, News & Animal Updates, Other
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) pilots management of pet adoption services for The City of Calgary Today partner organization, AARCS, begins a three-month pilot managing pet adoption services for The City of Calgary. The City of Calgary’s Animal Services...
by Debby Herold | Feb 10, 2021 | News & Animal Updates, Other
10 Facts You Should Know About Rabbits Before Bringing One Home Written by Ioana Busuioc Rabbits make a very popular pet in part due to their playful personality and affectionate nature. They’re almost a perfect cross between a cat and a dog, benefiting from...
by Debby Herold | Nov 1, 2020 | Other
By Deanna Thompson, Executive Director Breed Specific Legislation has come up recently in Calgary as our city looks to update animal bylaws. I wanted to share AARCS’s stance on the topic of BSL. At AARCS, we believe in responsible pet guardianship and laws that...
by Debby Herold | Oct 19, 2020 | Cats, Dogs, Other
Written by Inga Morozoff Let’s face it, animals can be hard to photograph. Cats can be aloof, don’t follow commands, and have limited facial expressions. Dogs, on the other hand, can be too rambunctious, shy in front of the camera and don’t follow commands. In all...
