Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
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Mission Statement
AARCS mission is Changing Lives Through Kindness and our vision is A Compassionate World for All Animals. We accomplish this by employing our 5 values of compassion, collaboration, integrity, learning and advocacy to rescue and provide sanctuary to abandoned, surrendered or abused cats and dogs; assisting communities to achieve healthy and respectful relationships with animals and promoting responsible and compassionate guardianship and advocating on behalf of all animals. The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society is a registered, non-profit charity. In Alberta, thousands of cats and dogs are homeless, abandoned, abused or living in horrendous conditions. Although we may not see them on the streets of our cities and towns, it is estimated that well over 25,000 small animals are rescued or surrendered in Alberta alone.
About This Cause
AARCS was founded in 2006 and is comprised of a network of individuals and families concerned about the welfare of abandoned, abused and surrendered animals in the province of Alberta. Our volunteers range in age from young children to seniors and all are animal lovers who are looking to make a difference. AARCS initially started with our Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-home Program. This program entails rescuing animals and placing them in the safety of our foster home network while awaiting suitable placement in permanent adoptive homes. These animals are provided with all the necessary veterinary care, as well as food, rehabilitation, training, kindness and support. We have further expanded operations to include additional programs, including Spay/Neuter & Disease Prevention Initiative, Emergency Medical Care Program, Emergency Shelter Care Program, Humane Education Program, Dog House Program and Pet Food Program. In 2012, AARCS opened its first shelter in NE Calgary, which was designed to provide temporary housing, emergency shelter and quarantine for animals along with providing office, meeting and storage space. AARCS has since outgrown this space and in 2017 has taken on a project to move into a larger space that includes our own veterinary hospital dedicated to helping rescued animals. This project will allow AARCS to better control its largest expense, thereby maintaining stability and continuity and allowing us all to help even more animals into the future. Animal homelessness and cruelty against animals impacts not just the animals, but people too. The formidable quest to end animal suffering is compounded by the sheer number of animals in our communities. AARCS firmly believes that improving the lives of animals, educating the public about animal care and promoting spay and neutering leads to a happier and healthier society. The communities where AARCS focuses its efforts generally have very limited animal services. We collaborate with communities to regain control of their animal population. These initiatives including facilitation of free pet food, free spay/neuters and education programs. As a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and World Society for the Protection of Animals, AARCS strives to promote animal welfare and together we are committed to prevent the suffering and cruelty to animals and instill empathy, compassion and appreciation for all living things. Our volunteers are out and about in the community on a regular basis, whether it is assisting at spay and neuter clinics, rescuing animals, hosting adopt-a-thons to showcase our adoptable animals, fund raising to support our programs or visiting with the public at local festivals. Together, we know that we can solve the issues of animal homeless and abuse.