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Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
@aarcs.bsky.social
Changing Lives Through Kindness. 💚
A Compassionate World For All.
📍 YYC
🐶🐱🐰🐹

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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
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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
February 7, 2026 at 12:23 AM
🎵 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
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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/
January 31, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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
January 30, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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! 🩺
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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
January 24, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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!
January 23, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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/
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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.
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
“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
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
“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
January 15, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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!
January 14, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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
January 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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
January 8, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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/
January 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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. 💚
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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/
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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! 🙏
January 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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
December 30, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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!
December 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
December 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM