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

Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW, Dec.2!Your impact can be DOUBLED, because long-time AARCS supporter Heather Waddell Real Estate is matching donations up to $25,000! 💗 We’re hoping to raise $120,000. If you can help us, please donate at aarcs.ca/give, or by phone, at 403 250 7377. 📞 #GivingTuesday

Meringue may have been born blind but it hasn’t slowed her down! 🏃‍♀️💨 She is one of dozens of hamsters and Guinea pigs we’re trying to make room for, so if you’ve had your eye on a critter to foster, or adopt, we could use your help! 🐹 aarcs.ca/critters #HamsterLove

Despite intensive treatment, Montgomery, Alfie, Kipp, Buckley, Kassie, and Logan have lost their battle with #parvovirus and have crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈 We followed strict protocols to limit the spread, but this was an extremely aggressive strain. The other affected pups are improving. 🤞

It’s the first big snow of the season and our foster pups are loving it! ☃️ Here’s Fudgesicle, Goliath and Velma enjoying a romp in the white stuff! 🥰 Show us your goofy floofs in the snow! #SnowDay #PetAdoption #yycsnow

Here’s Lilanni giving her best #TongueOutTuesday pose. 😜 She’s a 2 year old Shepherd x who was found alone with her pups on a property. She’s nervous in the shelter and would love a calm and quiet foster home to learn about the GOOD life! Get started at aarcs.ca/foster or contact [email protected].

Check out our new holiday merch! 🎅🏻 From cheeky t-shirts and cozy sweaters, to mugs and calendars, we’ve got you covered! Head to our online store at shop.aarcs.ca/ to find that perfect gift or a little something for yourself! 🎁

It’s been a hard week at #AARCS with 12 pups now battling #parvovirus. Thank you to our staff and volunteers who’ve cared for them around the clock 🙏 and to everyone who has donated to help with their care. 🐶 If you can help head to care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/parvo-puppies

Kit has mastered ‘puppy dog eyes’, don’t you think? 🥺 He’s laying it on thick because he knows the shelter needs more pup toys! 🧸 Nylabones, Kong toys and Bully sticks are some of our favourites. Check our aarcs.ca/supplies/. You can even order online and have it shipped to our door! 🙏 #AARCS

Ever thought of fostering a wee critter? 🐹 We need your help! We’re welcoming 35 hamsters, including seven born without eyes. Sign up to foster at aarcs.ca/foster, donate to their care at aarcs.ca/care or drop off supplies at AARCS Safe Haven in #yyc. 🙏 #RescueHamsters #RescueCritters

Thanks to all who joined us, and helped out with our Mutts, Meows and Martinis gala last weekend! 🎉 Together, we raised THOUSANDS to help cover food, shelter, and medical costs for the 650+ animals currently in our care. 🙏 Check out our year-end celebration video! youtube.com/watch?v=IObxVrsvZHo

Timmy is all grown up and thriving with his family! 💛 When we welcome new foster homes, most don’t have any plans to adopt, but sometimes that perfect pup comes along that they just can’t let go! 🐶 When you know, you know! Thanks for the #pupdate! #AARCS

These sweet pups recently arrived at Safe Haven and unfortunately brought #parvovirus with them. 💔 They all became extremely ill, and have been hospitalized! We are desperately asking for your help, as their emergency care is expensive. Please, donate at care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/parvo-puppies

Mama Miley was skinny and stressed when she and her 6 pups arrived at their new foster home, but now she can focus on raising her babies in a safe, loving home. 🏡 If you’re curious about becoming a whelping foster home but don’t know what to expect check out aarcs.ca/dogs/whelping-fosters/.

It’s the time of year when every #AARCS foster home wonders if THIS is the cat that will destroy their Christmas tree. 🎄 So far, Georgia just wants to be at one with it. 😸 Let’s hope that’s as far as she goes! 🤞🏻 Show us your #ChristmasTreeCat.

Our festive decor fundraiser is back! 🎄 Add some holiday cheer to your home with wreaths, poinsettias, planters and more. Order yours by Nov. 17 at aarcs.ca/holiday-shop. Pick-up is Dec.5-6 at our #yyc shelter. #AnimalWelfare #HolidayDecor

So you didn’t win the 50/50 during the #WorldSeries. 🧢 No biggie! Our Winter Cash Lottery is now LIVE! When you purchase lottery and 50/50 tickets, you’re DIRECTLY supporting the medical care of animals in need, and giving yourself the chance to win cash! THAT is a home run! aarcs.ca/chances.

Snickers is positively giddy 😜 after hearing our annual Mutts, Meows & Martinis fundraiser is sold out! 🎉 But you can still get in on the action! Visit aarcs.ca/auction and place a bid on your favourites! You can also donate at aarcs.ca/donate anytime! 🙏 #yycpets

Coco is a sweet girl with a lot of love to give but she’s been waiting a LONG time - over 650 days! 🥹 She likes people of all sizes, loves to snuggle, and enjoys walks. 🤎 She does not enjoy other dogs or cats. This week, she’s just $75! Check her out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000083701/. #DogOfTheWeek

We’re still working to find foster and forever homes after a massive joint rescue operation last month! If you’ve ever thought of becoming a foster we could really use you! 🏡 Mambo, Velma and Clancy would be forever grateful to get into a loving home! Head to aarcs.ca/foster to get started! #yyc

Mr. Handsome is this boy’s name and it sure suits him! 😻 He’s a 7 year old Carin terrier x who’s great with people and dogs. We don’t see many of them, so he will go quickly. Watch for him on our site at aarcs.ca/dogs! #AdoptDontShop #yycDogs #AARCS

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Have fun trick or treating and please keep your pets safe! ⭐ Set up a barrier to prevent your pets from escaping when trick or treaters come by. ⭐ Don’t force costumes on pets if it stresses them out. ⭐ Make sure to keep candy and wrappers out of reach of pets! #Halloween

AARCS and Canadian Animal Taskforce have just rescued nearly 300 dogs, cats and livestock in Valleyview, AB. It was a massive operation and we want to thank the many organizations who stepped in to take animals. 🙏 If you are able to help with their care head to aarcs.ca/media/northern-rescue.

It’s National Cat Day and while you’re celebrating YOUR favourite feline, why not help us out with ours! This little peanut, Cardi B, is asking for more pâté! 😻 We’ve made it easy to buy and send us supplies, and we won’t say no to cold, hard cash, either! 🤑 Head to aarcs.ca for options! 🙏

Did you know a cat can get pregnant as young as 4 months old? 🐱 Asher, Ellison, Jayden, Parker, Kori, and Maverick will never know parenthood, and that’s a good thing! Once they’ve had their surgeries, they’ll be ready for adoption! Watch for them at aarcs.ca/cats. #SpayandNeuter

Loretta (black) and Henrietta are the best of friends! ❤️ When they’re not squabbling over the coziest bed, they have the best conversations! 🐹 Loretta is calm while Henrietta is active - but these opposites are bonded in the best way! Check them out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000342777-a2000342776/.

🎵Okay, Blue Jays! Let’s Play Ball! 🎵 Buddy is ready for the game, clearly ready to steal bases (in addition to socks, balls and pretty much anything else laying around)! Buddy is already a winner, with a pending application. Wish him luck! #BlueJays #WorldSeries #AARCS

Sweet dreams Fudgesicle! 💤 This sweet boy had a big day in surgery. 😷 He had some quills taken out and his 🌰🌰 removed! We know he’ll be feeling better tomorrow and once he’s all healed up he’ll be ready for adoption! aarcs.ca/dogs #yycdogs

Tula (brown) and Gelson are a couple of Shepherd mix pups looking for a new home. 🐶 Tula is a bit of a firecracker, while Gelson just wants a lap to curl up in! 🥰 Both of them are available now for adoption at aarcs.ca/dogs! #PuppyAdoption #yycpuppies #AARCS

✨ We’re less than one month away from Mutts, Meows & Martinis! 💚 Join us on November 15 for a glamorous evening of delicious food, drink specials, live music, auctions, and animal cuddles. 🐾 Let’s raise a glass to love, compassion, and community. 🥂 Tickets available now at aarcs.ca/mmm! 🎟️

Dog of the Week honours go to Pecorino, a handsome 4 year-old Shepherd mix! 🐕‍🦺 He’s fun and affectionate and wants to be top dog in his forever home - so no dogs or kids. His fee is just $75 this week only! 🤩 Check him out at aarcs.ca/animal/a0048073260

We’re making it super easy to adopt during PetSmart Canada’s National Adoption Week! 🐶 We have FOUR adoption events coming up! 😻 Same day adoptions are encouraged, and please note that our thorough adoption screening process still applies. 💚 Hope to see you there! 😸 #AdoptDontShop

Sakari got her first taste of snow this weekend and her reaction did not disappoint! ❄️ A heartfelt thanks to her foster family and everyone who makes an impact at #AARCS so we can continue to help thousands of animals each year. 🧡 It’s life changing! Happy #Thanksgiving! 🍁

Poor Rocky was in a world of hurt when we met him! His face was severely absessed from embedded quills. 😢 He’s on antibiotics and pain meds and eventually his eye will need to be removed! Help us give this brave boy a pain-free life! 🙏 care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/rocky #AnimalWelfare

We’re honoured to have again been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities, by Charity Intelligence Canada!💚 Every donation, volunteer shift, foster home, adoption and social media like helps us build an incredible safe haven for animals in need. 🙏 Read the list at charityintelligence.ca