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
13.02.2026 02:07 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
11.02.2026 05:00 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
08.02.2026 21:01 — 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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
07.02.2026 00:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎵 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
03.02.2026 23:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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/
31.01.2026 05:09 — 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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
30.01.2026 01:32 — 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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! 🩺
28.01.2026 03:23 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
26.01.2026 17:18 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
24.01.2026 18:37 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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!
23.01.2026 01:16 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.01.2026 04:33 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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/
18.01.2026 21:49 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
17.01.2026 04:31 — 👍 12 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
“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
16.01.2026 06:01 — 👍 6 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
“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
15.01.2026 01:46 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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!
14.01.2026 02:11 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
11.01.2026 23:06 — 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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
09.01.2026 22:07 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
08.01.2026 02:33 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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/
07.01.2026 04:07 — 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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. 💚
06.01.2026 02:30 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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/
03.01.2026 20:31 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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! 🙏
01.01.2026 19:18 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
30.12.2025 02:24 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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!
29.12.2025 02:51 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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
28.12.2025 03:42 — 👍 15 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
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
25.12.2025 22:47 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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. 💚
25.12.2025 05:29 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
23.12.2025 01:29 — 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
