To view upcoming events
Visit the new SCARS Events Portal
Visit the new SCARS Events Portal
To view upcoming Events, please visit the SCARS Events Portal. In this section of the SCARS website we showcase events, auctions, sponsorship programs and other fundraising activities!
The SCARS Morinville Rescue Centre
Since 2002, SCARS has cared for animals at our Athabasca Second-Chance Country Refuge and through volunteers foster homes. We expanded in October 2022 with the opening of our Morinville Rescue Centre. Please note that the facility is open to the public by appointment only as a meet-and-greet location for those who apply to adopt an animal.
SCARS Sponsorship Opportunities
Animals for Adoption
News
Look at Me Now!
Betsy
Hello SCARS, I adopted Betsy from your Athabasca shelter and have had her since January 11, 2025. She is such a sweet girl and loves meeting people on her walks and meeting other dogs as well. She is a great companion for me. She really loves to sleep in and isn’t a morning dog! Her favourite toys are her ....
Other News
Herman has a skin infection
March 3, 2025 Update Slow and steady, Herman's making some great strides with feeling less itchy and more like himself again! February 27, 2025 Update Herman is doing well and follows up with the ....
The reality of rescue
February 28, 2025 The reality of rescue: 25 cats in one day 4 puppies 25 more emails, calls and requests for intake today alone If you can, please consider donating, fostering or adopting. ....