Anyone up for a spa day? 😸 Handsome Devon loves to be treated like royalty, whether that be pets, brushing or his special diet. 👑 He’s a little shy when meeting new people, but once he loves you, he’ll be your shadow! Check him out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000378273-2-2-3-3/ #Siamese

It’s time for our next Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic! 🐈🦮🐇 This event offers seniors aged 65+ the chance to bring in their pets for free veterinary check-ups and vaccinations! 💉 For more information and to apply, please complete the online form at aarcs.ca/wellness-clinics. Must apply to attend.

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 We’ve got two upcoming adoption events at #PetSmart where you could meet your new best friend! 🐶🐈 Same day adoptions are encouraged and our usual thorough screening process applies! Purrhaps we’ll see you there! #RescueDogs #RescueCats

Beso, Cupid, Valen, and Lovebug ❤️ would be thrilled if we could push our 50/50 prize even higher! Deadline is midnight tonight, Feb.16. ⌛️ It’s nearing $123K - winner takes half! 😍 #AnimalWelfare #AARCS

Once a pup battling mange and lice, Layla is now living her best life with Heather Waddell Real Estate. 🐾 In honour of her rescue story, Heather is matching every donation, RIGHT NOW, up to $14,000! ✨ Help us create more happy endings! ❤️ Donate at aarcs.ca/laylas-love! #AnimalWelfare

Don’t go snoozing through the deadline in our Good Vibes 50/50! That would be ruff! 🐶 The jackpot is at over $88K - winner takes half! 🤩 Deadline is Jan. 16! Pick up yours now at aarcs.ca/chances/ #AARCS #AnimalWelfare

We have not one, but three Critters Of The Week! 🐹🐹🐹 Bonded trio Pepper, Basil and Yumi are looking for a home where they have plenty of room to zoom, take afternoon naps, and of course - snacks! 🥬 Check them out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000383949-a2000383947-a2000383946. #GuineaPigs

WE’RE HIRING! #AARCS is in search of a Foster Home Coordinator to oversee our foster homes and the animals in their care, providing judgment-free support. 😸 If you’re an animal lover who thrives in a team environment we’d love to hear from you! 📧 Apply at aarcs.ca/careers! 💚 #YYCJobs

Arpi tired herself out playing at her foster home! 🏡 But, she’s going to be wide awake when she hears the news that she has a pending application! 👏🏻 Wish her luck - hopefully her new home has #Lego! #AdoptDontShop #yycCats

🎵 Find, me, somebunny to love. Find, me, somebunny to love.🎵 We can help with that! 🐰 February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit month. Single buns are just $25 while bonded pairs are $30! Hop over to aarcs.ca/critters #RescueRabbits

Rory is a big, goofy, lovable pooch just looking for his own people to love. 🥰 He is super friendly, LOVES toys, and has loads of energy. He recently had a photo shoot 📷 to put his best paw forward. 🐾 Lets find him a foster home - or better yet, his forever home! 🏡 aarcs.ca/animal/a2000360176/

We’re looking for some help for Cupcake! 🥰 She has a condition that affects her esophagus. She requires lifelong, special-order meds, and careful feeding. We’re committed to Cupcake’s care until she finds a home willing to embrace her special needs. Donate at care.aarcs.ca/participant/3/128

The #AARCS Veterinary Hospital is currently hosting students from Olds College, CDI College, Bow Valley College and the University of Edinburgh for some hands-on training! 📚 We’re proud to have an in-house hospital that serves shelter and community needs while training new professionals! 🩺

They’re so cute, they must be AI, right? Wrong! They’re the real deal! 🐶 Meet Momma Meadow and Brook, Wildflower, Foxtail, Grasshopper, Pebble and Thistle! They’re 6 weeks old and SO adorable! #PuppyLove #AARCS #AdoptDontShop

There’s a purrfect home for every animal - sometimes it just takes time to find it. 🏡 In Alameda’s case, it took over 2 years!She’s a beautiful cat but not many wanted to take on her feline asthma. Last month, she finally met her match and we couldn’t be happier! 😻 Happy life, Alameda! #Caturday

New to #AARCS? We’d love to have you as part of our team and we’re always looking for new foster homes! 🏡 Seamus, Rory, Trip and Dwight are four handsome and well-behaved gentlemen who need a place to hang their leash. Head to aarcs.ca/foster to get started. You won’t regret it!

Meet the ultimate piggy powerhouse - Scout and Geronimo. This bonded pair is all about fun, with Geronimo (white & grey) in the lead and Scout bringing up the rear. 🐹 They’d love a spacious home where they can wheek about all day! Their adoption fee is just $60! 😍 #PiggyLove #AARCS

WE’RE HIRING! 😃 AARCS is looking for a people person who also loves working with animals. Your job will include making sure the shelter is well run and that the animals receive the highest quality care. 🐈‍⬛🦮🐇 Must have animal handling experience! APPLY at aarcs.ca/careers/

Bray is just chewin’ on her bone, waiting for the applications to roll in! 🐶 Her foster mom has big praise for her! “I can’t believe this girl is a 7 mo old puppy. She’s one of the smartest dogs I’ve ever had, she learns everything on the first try & adores kids.” Find her at aarcs.ca/dogs.

“Hi, Blitzen here! 🐱 What to know what would be purrfect? More of THIS stuff: •kitty litter & scoops •pâté cat food •cardboard scratchers •Churu treats 😻 Our donation bin is at 5060 74 Avenue SE, CALGARY. My shelter friends will ❤️ you! #AnimalWelfare #yyc

“Have you heard? It’s time for our first adoption event of the year!” - Tripp 🐾 We’ll have dogs 🐕 and cats 🐈 for adoption at PetSmart Chinook this Saturday! 📆 2 – 4:30pm. Same day adoptions are encouraged, with our usual thorough adoptions screening process. aarcs.ca/adoption-process #yyc

Happy #TongueOutTuesday from Bubba! 🐾 This boy is known to be a bit of a counter surfer, 🏄 a habit his furever family will want to break. Check out our blog on teaching your dog impulse control at aarcs.ca/dogs/impulse-control/. ⭐️Bubba is adoptable!

Bath time for Ember’s puppies last night was a team effort. 🛁 Mom and her five pups are all cleaned up now for their foster homes where they’ll hang out and recoup from their upcoming surgeries. We’re sure it won’t be long until they find furever homes! 🏡 #DogFostering #AARCS

Need some help paying off those holiday bills? 🧾 Winning this lottery would sure help and it would greatly benefit our animals, too! Our Good Vibes 50/50 is back! 💰 Don’t miss out! aarcs.ca/chances/ #AnimalWelfare

We’re not kitten when we say these cuties are going to go fast! 😻 Clockwise from top left: Bowie, Soren, Trixie, Tessa, Baxter and Murphy. They’re ready for adoption at aarcs.ca/cats! #yyccats #CatAdoption #AARCS

Jonathon is a sweet, goofy and STRONG, boy, looking for a home experienced with powerful breeds! 💪🏼 He’s high energy and loves walks 🐕‍🦺 and enrichment activities. Jonathon is part of our Wags to Wishes club and is just $100! aarcs.ca/animal/a2000333352/

This bunny is a real honey! Meet Tawny, a gorgeous rabbit who’s been patiently waiting almost a YEAR for her hoppily-ever-after. 🐰 She would thrive in a calm home with plenty of enrichment, and space to build her confidence. Her adoption fee is reduced this week! aarcs.ca/animal/a2000242816. 💚

Want to make a real impact in 2026? We offer one year, $300 shelter sponsorships! A customized plaque showcasing your gift will be displayed in the area of your choosing. 💝 Your donation goes to food, shelter and medical care for animals at #AARCS. Find out more at aarcs.ca/sponsorship/

As we look back on 2025, we’re feeling grateful. 🥰 -3,200+ adoptions -7,700+ lifesaving vaccines given -3,780+ surgeries performed in-house -44,000+ volunteer hours -Over 52,800 km to help animals in need None of this would be possible without our generous donors and dedicated volunteers! 🙏

Besties Daisy and Lilly are our last Critters of the Week for the year! 🐹 These bonded Abyssinian piggies are super sweet and a little shy, so it might take some time for them to relax in their new home. Check them out! The pair is just $30 until Dec.31. aarcs.ca/animal/a2000366468-a2000366469

Need to get rid of all of those empties from the holidays? We’ll take them! 😺 Just schedule a pickup with #SkipTheDepot and choose AARCS as your charity. Then leave your bottles and cans outside. ♻️ SkipTheDepot sends your donation straight to us, and you can even request a tax receipt!

Meet Fedella, a playful, affectionate 6 year old kitty who has been at AARCS for nearly TWO YEARS! 😮 Some are scared off by her medical issues that involve a special diet and daily meds, but we promise - she is worth it! ➡️ Apply to adopt her at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000085424. #CatOfTheWeek

Merry Christmas 🎄 from some of our loved ones, to you and yours! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped us save THOUSANDS of animals this year. 🙏 Until Dec.31st, donations totalling $30K will be matched by AARCS alumni Gus & Grace! Head to aarcs.ca/holidays/ 💚 #MerryChristmas

Hoxby is wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🎅🏻 We are closed Christmas 🎁 Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. 🎇 New Year’s Eve: 9am – 3pm Our incredible volunteers are holding down the fort to make sure every animal continues to receive the love and care they deserve. 💚

Cinnamon made a wish beside his lettuce Christmas tree 🎄 and it came true! 🙌 He’s been adopted! Guinea pigs are just $15 until the end of the year during our adoption special. All other animals are discounted too at aarcs.ca/adopt! #GuineaPigs #PetAdoption

Does your coffee table come with a built in sploot shelf? Roxy just discovered one at her foster home 🏡 and thinks it’s the perfect napping spot! 🥰 Roxy will be ready for adoption soon! Keep an eye on aarcs.ca/dogs! #Splooting #AARCS

Time is ticking on our Choose Your Own Adoption Fee special so if you’ve had your eye on an adoptable 🦮 🐈‍⬛ 🐇 dog, cat or critter, now is the time to seal the deal! 🦭 Check out who is ready and waiting for a furever home 🏡 at aarcs.ca/adopt! #AdoptDontShop #AnimalWelfare

Meet Critter of the Week, Ivory! Ivory is a gentle, shy bunny with a fluffy white coat. 🐇 She loves a cozy space where she can relax with fresh hay, tasty veggies, and fun toys. 🥕 She’s closing in on a year in our care, so we’d really like to see her in a furever home. aarcs.ca/animal/a2000242814/

Have you got your tickets yet for our Winter Lottery and 50/50? 🎟️ There’s a grand prize of $30K, and a 50/50 that has hit $70K and growing! 🤑 Waldo and Walter want to know how many laser pointers they could buy! 😺 aarcs.ca/chances/

Want some company for Christmas? 🎄 This stunner is Duke, and he’s looking for a foster home ASAP as he’s pretty stressed at the shelter. 😢 The good news is he’s a sweetheart! He’s happy to have visitors and is really affectionate. If you’d like to foster this heartbreaker, email [email protected].

Miley was skin and bones when she arrived with her puppies. What a glow up in a few short weeks! 🌟This kind, gentle soul has had her last litter and now they’re all off to foster homes, awaiting furever homes. 🏡 Watch for her soon at aarcs.ca/dogs. #AnimalWelfare #AARCS

Come visit us at the Winter Weekend Holiday Market at Studio Bell - National Music Centre! 🎵 Dec. 13&14 from 11-4. Find the purrfect holiday gifts, unique AARCS merchandise, and pet supplies. It’s your chance to explore incredible local vendors, complete with music, and holiday vibes. #yyc

Meow we suggest you check out this adorable kitty? 😽 Two year old Ayoleone is a real charmer. He’s super affectionate and loves snuggles! He’s ready and waiting to share his joyful personality and you could be the purrfect fit! 🫵🏼 aarcs.ca/animal/a2000370495/

Fergison would like to give a should out to #AARCS’ incredible Critter Team! 👏🏻 November was their busiest month ever! We brought in 62 critters (a typical month we get up to 10) and finalized 27 adoptions! 🐹🐰 Thanks for your dedication! 💜 🌟Fergison is adoptable! aarcs.ca/critters

We are SO grateful to the teams at Lexus of Royal Oak, Charlesglen Toyota and Fifth Avenue Volkswagen who raised an incredible $265,000 to support three local charities - #AARCS, Woods Homes and Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS)! 💗 It’s truly a life-changing gift!🙏

Odin just returned to his foster home after 10 days of battling #parvovirus. He fought hard and is going to be okay, but it’s left him thin and frail. Maybe a treat toy or two would help - HINT, HINT. ⬇️ We’re sure he’ll be back to his chubby cuteness in no time! 🐶 aarcs.ca/supplies/

Tanner is doing her part to prepare for the holidays 🎁 and you can help too! Why not make a charitable donation at aarcs.ca/holidays/. We’ll send a 2025 tax receipt and right now, donations totalling $30K will be matched by the family of AARCS alumni Gus & Grace, so your gift goes twice as far! 🙏

It’s time once again for - Choose Your Own Adoption Fee! We have hundreds of dogs, cats and critters in our care who would love the gift of a furever home! 🏡 This special is for December only so hurry to aarcs.ca/adopt! 🐶🐹🐰🐱 #PetAdoption #yycpets #HomeForTheHolidays

We are SO fortunate to be in a community that cares so much about animal welfare! We raised $220,000 in our #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who donated! 🙏 Your kindness will create safe refuge and second chances for many animals! 🐕

Staying home for the holidays? 🎄 Could your house use a little extra wiggle and wag? 🐶 We’re looking for temporary homes for these five pups as their foster families head out for the holidays! Interested? Email [email protected]. #yycpups