Our Mission…

The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society is a registered, non-profit charity whose mandate is to rescue abandoned, surrendered or abused small animals from First Nations Communities in Central Alberta, as well as other small animals in emergency situations at the discretion of the board.

These animals are placed in the safety of a foster home system while awaiting suitable placement in forever, adoptive homes. We provide veterinary care, food, basic training, love and support for these animals in foster homes as we search for appropriate adoptive homes.

AARCS has no paid staff and is run completely by a small group of volunteers concerned about the welfare of abandoned, abused and surrendered dogs in the province of Alberta. Our volunteers range in age from young children to seniors, but all are animal-lovers who are looking to make a difference.

Why you should help…

Please check out our website for why you should help such a worthy cause… here is just a couple stories of the many rescues that AARCS does for our four-legged friends.

“Fiametta – Fiametta was only 7 months old when she came into AARCS and at this young age was in a lot of pain. Her front leg had been broken at the wrist and the elbow joints causing her growth plates to close, and stunting the growth of that leg. She was never treated, walked with a severe limp and is in pain most days. This however does not stop her from being a happy and loyal puppy to had her leg amputated on July 9th, 2008. Fia has been adopted to a loving family in Edmonton.”

“Vylet - In March 2008 AARCS volunteers were involved in a rescue of six horses, and a very special little pup. Vylet was found scavenging inside the rib cage of a dead horse. She was extremely thin and suffering may not have noticed the staving horses. In all, six horses including a very emaciated filly (named Miracle) were rescued. Unfortunately, help came too late for an additional six horses which were found deceased.” Vylet has since been adopted to a loving home in Calgary.”

How YOU can help…

1. Become a Foster Parent!

Fostering is the foundation of AARCS. Without foster families we are helpless to help the many animals in need of rescuing. We do not have a shelter, therefore all our animals are placed in foster homes until they are adopted. AARCS rescues dogs in your back yard, here in Alberta!
These dogs do not have ANYONE to help them except for us (SPCA does not go where we go). The majority dogs we rescue will die of starvation, disease, parasites, be killed by other animals or be shot if we do not rescue them.
Here is what is involved: AARCS pays all reasonable expenses, including but not limited to all veterinary care and food and will provide other items when available such as toys, treats, kennels, etc. Foster homes provide a safe, loving environment until a suitable adoptive home is found and assists in providing basic training, house-training, and transportation to vet appointments, etc.
To become a foster parent, contact Deanna at 403-869-4694 or deanna@albertaanimalrescuecrew.com.

2. Donate to the cause

Monetary donations are always welcome. Veterinary bills are the majority of our expenses. We attempt to not have to buy additional supplies and count on donations for all of our expenses, but we are always in need of monetary donations to cover mounting vet bills. All donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.
Gently used or new leashes, collars, toys, dog beds, blankets, towels, bowls, etc. All our dogs go to their new home with the very own “stuff” being a collar, leash, blanket and a toy. This helps when they transition to their new home so they still have the comforts of their foster home.
Crates, kennels are always in need to transport dogs from the reserves back to Calgary as well as many of the dogs are crate or kennel trained in their foster homes.

3. Become a Member!

Yearly membership fees ($25 family or $15 single) go directly to the animals that we rescue, and can help us when applying for grants/funding. Memberships are a way of showing the public and government that we are supported by the community, and also gives you voting privileges. Refer a friend, and ask them to refer their friends! It’s an easy way to help the animals and to know you are making a difference. Our membership form can be found on our website.

4. Adopt a Rescue Dog!

Without adoptive homes we would not be able to do what we do. AARCS has all kinds of dogs, big, small, puppies and adults & seniors. Most dogs are mixed breeds, but sometime we will get pure-breed dogs as well. Save a life - adopt a rescue dog!

Check out the website for more information on adoptions or how you can help. www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

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