For Sweetie Bun, everyday is a learning experience. 🐱 Are you a student looking to learn a thing or two this summer? 🧑‍💻 Build some real world skills as our Administrative Assistant! Check out all of our jobs at aarcs.ca/careers/ #JobsForStudents #SummerJobs #yycjobs

Thorley knows it takes A LOT to keep our shelter running, and it’s not just the obvious stuff! 😺 •HE liquid laundry detergent •Clean towels •Large hand soap refills •Dryer sheets •Toilet paper •Letter-size paper We accept donations 24/7 in the bin outside our SE Calgary shelter! 🙏

Meet Chalupa, our Critter of the Week! This New Zealand bun is a sweet, playful, and curious girl.🐰 She needs a spacious home where she can zoom around, and enjoy plenty of free-roam time. 💕 Her fee is reduced this week. HOP you check her out at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000389445/ aarcs.ca/critters.

When Lindy’s foster family took her in , as brand new members of AARCS foster network, they had no plans to adopt. But they very quickly realized that Lindy was a perfect fit for their home.🏡 Lindy, is now Margot, and ready for a life of love and adventure! 🩵 #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs

When life gets you down Nemo, you know what ya gotta do? Just keep swimming! 🐡 Nemo is actually not very mobile right now. He needs FHO surgery to repair his fractured hip, but it’s pricey. 💰 Can you help with his care? 🙏 care.aarcs.ca/participant/3/150

Stan was a very good boy who has crossed the rainbow bridge.🌈 “So many came through our doors and somehow Stan always seemed to know exactly what they needed. A playmate. A cuddle buddy. Space. Reassurance. Leadership. Sometimes old man grumpiness. He helped make our home feel safe.” ❤️‍🩹

We’re hiring! 🐰 We looking for an Adoptions Supervisor to lead the way in helping dogs, cats & critters find homes! 🏡 Want to join the crew? Head to aarcs.ca/careers to apply. ✨ Know someone who would be the purrfect fit? Send them this post! #JoinTheCrew #YYCHiring #YYCJobs

We’re calling today Fabulous Friday because just look at the transformation of Penelope! 😍 This Chinese Crested came to us as a terrified pup. Now she’s got a new lease on life and a furever home with 5 fur-siblings! Want to help change lives? Consider joining our foster team! aarcs.ca/foster.

Sweet Sorrel gets our Dog of the Week honours. 🐕 She is hoping for a family who can help polish up her manners, make time for fun adventures and give her lots of cuddles! 🛋️ She gets along well with other dogs and kids 12+. For this week only Sorrel’s fee is reduced! 🙌 aarcs.ca/animal/a2000321845/.

“I’m a smart, confident and sweet girl. At least, that’s what my foster family says. 🐶 I’m almost potty trained, and I sleep through the night! 💤 Now I just need a home to call my own. My paws are crossed that this next application is the one!” - Waffles 🐾 #PetAdoption

That’s right Kona - we want to hit this lottery over the fence! ⚾️ The early bird deadline for AARCS Spring Cash Lottery is May 11 and you don't want to miss your shot at the $10,000 prize! ⏰ Meanwhile the 50/50 jackpot is at $25K and climbing! 🧗 Head to aarcs.ca/chances to get you tickets!

Moana is thriving in her new home - comfortable in letting her eccentricities show! 😺 “We love her quirky spirit. She is obsessed with paper bags and sleeping in whatever bowl you put out on the counter. She loves to dunk her catnip mice in the water bowl. She has brought us so much joy.” 🥰

Fuego’s adoption last year didn’t work out, but we think it was meant to be. 🩵 A couple, browsing our website, saw Fuego, who was born with short front legs. It turns out their cat also has a disability.. and the same birthday! 😺😺 They’re brothers, and now they also share a furever home! 🏡

“Ready or not, here I come!” 🐰 Ella is ready for a new life after raising her last litter of rabbits. She’ll need her favourite treats 🥬 🍌 🥦 and a place where she can run and binky about to her heart’s content. Learn more about Ella at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000281559/. #BunnyLove

Murdock was born with a defect that affected his eye development. The deformity was causing significant discomfort so our veterinary team 🩺removed both eyes. He’s never been able to see, but now he WILL be able to live in comfort! 🐶 Find out more about our Critical Care cases at aarcs.ca/care.

Fern wants to let you in on two adoption events this weekend. Today, Apr. 25 from 1-5 at PetSmart Okotoks, and then Sunday from 12-4 at PetSmart Chinook. Same day adoptions encouraged! 😺 Hope to see you there! 🐾

Are you a student looking to build some real world skills? We have two amazing summer opportunities! ☀️ We’re looking for a Data Administrator and an HR Assistant in roles that are fast-paced and meaningful! 🧑‍💻 Apply TODAY at aarcs.ca/careers. #SummerStudent

AARCS has the most FANTASTIC volunteers! 🙏 This #NationalVolunteerWeek we want to give a big thank-you to the 3,800+ people who keep our shelter and hospital running. We truly could not do it without them! 💚 Please join us in recognizing these heroes who are changing lives! 🐱🐶🐰🐹

Big pup, tiny treat! 🐶 Taters makes playing with his food so cute! 🥰 This gentle boy has been cleared for adoption so watch for him soon at aarcs.ca/dogs. His foster mom calls Taters adorable and says she’s completely in love! 💜 #RescueDogs

“Hey Puddin! I know the purrfect thing to get you set for spring!” - Harley Quinn 🐾 It’s time for AARCS Spring Lottery and 50/50! Visit aarcs.ca/chances for tickets. ⭐️Harley Quinn is adoptable! ⬇️ #AnimalWelfare

Bonded piggies, Toot and Sweet are our Critters of the Week! 🐹 🐹 These girls are gentle, easy-going and like to move around together. They have big appetites and will let you know when it time to eat! This week only, their adoption fee is just $60! Apply at aarcs.ca/critters. 🎉 #GuineaPigs

Beautiful Bonnie is our #CatOfTheWeek. She’s a sweet and playful kitty who takes a little time to warm up and would prefer a quieter home. 😺 She’s on some meds and a special diet to make her skin feel good. She gets along great with rabbits!🐰 Apply at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000356033

Don’t miss out on your chance to help even the tiniest of animals, with our Spring Online Auction! 🐶 Check it out at aarcs.ca/auction! Bidding closes on Friday, April 10th at 8pm. Help us create a better world for our furry friends, while snagging a little something for yourself or a loved one! 🥰

Enough with the snow already - we need some green out there! 🌱 Time is running out to order beautiful hanging baskets in our Spring Bloom Fundraiser. 🌸 Get your order in by 6pm on Sunday, April 12 at aarcs.ca/spring-bloom. 🌼 #AnimalWelfare #SupportRescues

Hoppy Easter from Birk! 🐣 🌸 This Easter bunny wants to remind you to keep the candy and chocolates, as well as flowers such as hyacinths, daffodils, out of reach from your pets! 🐰🐶😺 ⭐️ Birk is adoptable! #AnimalWelfare #HappyEaster

Helios is interrupting your scrolling for something REALLY exciting! 🐾 It’s time for our Spring Online Auction! 🤩 Support animals in need & make a difference with EVERY bid. 🙏 Get started at aarcs.ca/auction! #AnimalWelfare

Sound up! 📢 Orla is young, but already practicing her howl. 🐾 Orla and her 5 siblings are now two weeks old, born on St. Patrick’s Day. 🇮🇪 We’ll be watching their progress and hope they get lucky 🍀 with great families! #Pupdate #yycdogs

Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) season starts in April! TNR is an effective and humane approach to managing free-roaming cat populations. We spay/neuter, vaccinate 💉 and deworm feral cats before returning them to their home. 😻 For more information, head to aarcs.ca/animal-welfare/trap-neuter-release.

Almond just turned 13 and is looking for a home to spend her golden years. 🏡 She loves to cuddle, go for walks and play with her foster family. 🐾 Find out more at aarcs.ca/animal/a0019705280/ Please SHARE! #Adoptable #yycdogs

It’s not even the end of March and we’ve already rescued over 100 CATS this month! 🐈🐈‍⬛ But wait- there’s more! So many more, because it’s kitten season! 🐱 We have 62 cats in the shelter right now ready, or soon to be ready for a foster home. 🏡 Interested? Head to aarcs.ca/foster. #yyccats

“Ehh, what’s up, doc?!” - Chalupa 🐰 This beauty is a New Zealand rabbit. She’s a fairly large girl with a personality that’s just as big! 💕 Chalupa is sweet, playful and curious and will need plenty of space to roam. Check out her adorable video at aarcs.ca/animal/a2000389445/! #BunnyLove

It turns out Jed was exactly where he was supposed to be all along. 💛 After 871 days in care, Jed has been ADOPTED! 🙌 After so long together, his foster family just couldn’t let him go, so Jed gets to live his happily ever after with his favourite people! Happy life, Jed! #Adopted #AnimalWelfare

Want to do some team building with your coworkers AND give back? 👊🏼 You can bring your crew to AARCS like #CIRRealty did. They did some organizing and light chores and or course, made time for cuddles and play! Learn more at aarcs.ca/group-volunteer/. #AARCS #volunteer

“Ooohhh, a sheepskin, just for me? No? Well, what if I sits real nice?” -Pecorino 🐾 What this big boy would like more than a sheepskin is a furever home! 🏡 He’s been in our care for nearly 250 days! Find out more about him at aarcs.ca/animal/a0048073260/

Can you help us give Mishka a pain-free life? 🐕‍🦺 She arrived from the NWT with an old injury to her pelvis that did not heal properly. She’ll need to see a specialist for surgery so she can use her leg again! You can donate to her care at care.aarcs.ca/participant/3/139!🙏

It’s Friday the 13th but we hope you’re still not hanging on to those old #superstitions about black cats! 🐈‍⬛ Here’s four perfectly lovely cats on our website right now just waiting to show you their black magic! 🪄 aarcs.ca/cats #BlackCats

Interested in joining our team of fosters but worried about the time commitment? ⌚️ Animals can be in your care for a few weeks to several months, but you can also take over an animal’s care for just a few days for vacation relief! 😻 Get started at aarcs.ca/foster. #AnimalWelfare

Grant and Milo are just two of THOUSANDS who pass through our vet clinic each year. Grant (left) is finishing off some meds, 💊 and Milo gets neutered this week! 🌰 Then they’ll be ready for adoption! Why not help our clinic and its amazing work with a one-time or monthly donation? aarcs.ca/donate/

The mild weather has us thinking about spring and that means it’s time for our annual Spring Flowers Fundraiser! 💐 You can order hanging baskets with flowers, strawberries or tomatoes, or surprise mom with a special Mother’s Day basket! 🍓💚 Order by Sunday, April 12 at aarcs.ca/spring-bloom. 🌼 🌺

Shane is one part snuggly and one part playful, and he’s our #DogOfTheWeek. 🦮 He’s a calm boy indoors who loves to be by your side. Outside, he’s all about the zoomies and his toys. He has a reduced fee this week only! 🤩 aarcs.ca/animal/a2000382420 #RescueDogs

We’ve taken in 50 PIGGIES after things got out of control for a local breeder. 🐹 Multiple females are pregnant, and several have ringworm. As they’ve all been exposed, they require preventative care and it’s going to get pricey! 💰 Visit care.aarcs.ca/fundraiser/ringworm-guinea-pigs to help out!

You are looking at another satisfied pup! Her foster home is now her furever home! 🏡 “Constance found her forever home and is now Gracie! The best news is…..our home is now her home. 😁 This little girl is such a wonderful weirdo, we couldn’t let her go.” ❤️🥰🐶 Happy life, Gracie! #PetAdoption

This #Caturday we’re highlighting some terrific tabbies! 😻 If you like them grey and stripey, we’ve got ‘em! Clockwise, from top left: Emma, Vicki, Buzzy, Gretchen, and Teddy Bear. 💛 Check out all our cats at aarcs.ca/cats. Your purrfect pet is waiting! #cats #tabbies

“Help! The shelter is running out of litter trays, and I refuse to do it in my box. That’s for playtime!” - Jim 🐾🙀 If you can help - drop off small, open tray litter boxes anytime in the yellow donation bin in front of our #yyc shelter at 5060 74th Ave. SE. Jim and his friends appreciate it! 🙏

More than anything, Henna, Agatha, and Bear (top to bottom) really want to find foster homes. 🏡 They’re all overwhelmed at the shelter and need a calm place to decompress as they wait to be adopted. Could your home be that place to land? Contact [email protected] for more info on fostering! 🐾

We’re celebrating #WorldSpayDay with Candie 🍬 and her LAST litter of pups! Dogs can get pregnant as young as 5 months old, and a pair of unaltered dogs and their pups can lead to 67,000 dogs in 6 YEARS! 🤯 If you’d like to help support our spay/neuter programs, donate at aarcs.ca/donate.

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