AARCS is a network of individuals and families concerned about the welfare of abandoned, abused and surrendered animals in the province of Alberta. Our volunteers range in age from young children to seniors and all are animal-lovers who are looking to make a difference. We rescue animals throughout Alberta from Cold Lake to Lethbridge and everywhere in between. We have taken in animals from high-kill shelters in the NWT, Saskatchewan and on occasion the USA or Mexico.
AARCS initially started with our Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-home Program. This program entails rescuing animals and placing them in the safety of our foster home network while awaiting suitable placement in permanent adoptive homes. These animals are provided with all the necessary veterinary care, as well as food, rehabilitation, training, kindness and support. We have further expanded operations to include four additional programs, including Spay/Neuter & Disease Prevention Initiative, Emergency Medical Care Program, Emergency Shelter Care Program and Humane Education Program. For more information on these programs, please visit our Animal homelessness and cruelty against animals impacts not just the animals, but people too. The formidable quest to end animal suffering is compounded by the sheer number of animals in our communities.
AARCS firmly believes that improving the lives of animals, educating the public about animal care and promoting spay and neutering leads to a happier and healthier society. The communities where AARCS focuses its efforts generally have very limited animal services. We collaborate with communities to regain control of their animal population. These initiatives including facilitation of free pet food, free spay/neuters and education programs.
As a member of the World Society for the Protection of Animals, AARCS strives to promote animal welfare and together we are committed to prevent the suffering and cruelty to animals and instil empathy, compassion and appreciation for all living things.
Our volunteers are out and about in the community on a regular basis, whether it be assisting at spay and neuter clinics, rescuing animals, hosting adopt-a-thons to show-case our adoptable animals, funding raising to support our programs or visiting with the public at the local festivals.
