This dog had been shot with an arrow

This dog had been shot with an arrow

*Graphic Images Ahead* On May 2, 2022, we told you about two urgent rescues. This is an update on the dog that had been shot with an arrow. This beautiful dog was sent to the Westlock Veterinary Centre to receive the urgent veterinary treatment he needed. As they were...
Urgent Monday rescues (*warning: graphic images)

Urgent Monday rescues (*warning: graphic images)

May 2, 2022… Manic Monday here for our SCARS intake team. We got a call first thing this morning about a dog that was mauled by another dog and needed immediate veterinary care. One call after another, the next one was for another dog in a completely different...
Their tomorrow depends on what we do today!

Their tomorrow depends on what we do today!

April 20, 2022. Their faces say it all. Alone. Scared. Hopeless. Right now that is our story! Sadly, these are just a few of the faces waiting to be placed in foster care. Their future is uncertain, yet they wait patiently. SCARS can usually be there to help, but at...
Injured stray cat

Injured stray cat

This new intake was found as a stray near a walking trail. This poor girl was in extreme pain with an obviously infected paw. Swollen, hot to the touch and a wound with all sorts of nasty oozy discharge. We aren’t sure the cause of the trauma , just that this sweet...
First responders help a SCARS foster home

First responders help a SCARS foster home

April 27 update… It is a good news and sad news update on our “Fire and Rescue” kitty family. First the sad news. The tiniest kitten passed away peacefully in its sleep overnight. We are so sorry, this little one failed to thrive. Our sympathy to the...
Chip had been hit by a vehicle

Chip had been hit by a vehicle

Meet Chip, the senior guy who just arrived after being hit by a vehicle. He managed to drag himself to safety and hide under a deck. We feared the worst for him, but determined that it was just a dislocated hip & so thankful that he is not paralyzed.However, he...