by Blogs | Jan 17, 2023 | Other
Have you ever seen a posting on Facebook or Kijiji about a litter of free barn kittens? The idea of getting a free kitten may be appealing but before you hop on the bandwagon of welcoming a “free floof” into your home, here’s some things to consider. One of the...
by Blogs | Aug 2, 2022 | Animal Welfare, Veterinary Care
It’s no surprise that spaying and neutering are a part of being a responsible pet owner, however many people don’t always know the very real consequences of NOT spaying and neutering. Spaying and neutering helps prevent a wide array of illnesses in animals. An article...
by Blogs | Jul 5, 2022 | Animal Welfare, Other
Pets are a wonderful addition to a person’s life. We here at the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) take great pride in helping animals and humans come together. Whether it’s a dog, cat, horse, critter, or fish, they enrich our lives by giving us friendship,...
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 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....
