Meet SCARS Volunteer Carmen Paré
By Amanda Matwie Carmen has been volunteering with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) for almost four years. “I always knew I wanted to volunteer, so it was just a ....
Meet Cherie Robinson
By Amanda Matwie In 2013, Cherie Robinson and her husband adopted a dog from Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS). In August 2020, after the other dog in their home ....
Meet Julie Brown
By Amanda Matwie Julie Brown can’t even remember how long she’s been volunteering with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS), but her connection to the rescue began around twelve years ....
Richard Nolan’s Album Sales Fundraiser for SCARS
February 2024... One of our Athabasca area volunteers, Richard Nolan, just released their solo music album titled “Odyssey” which is now available on all streaming platforms. Richard has been a ....
Meet Candace Harrison, SCARS Foster and part of the team at Morinville Rescue Centre
By Amanda Matwie From the time she was teenager, Candace Harrison knew that she wanted to help animals. At thirteen years old, she was rescuing rabbits and building heated shelters ....
Gloria’s story
We are very sad to report that the last of Gloria' puppies did pass away. January 22, 2024 Update Gloria here with a little update! I am getting amazing ....
Things to know if adopting a puppy!
January 9, 2024! This cold snap has increased the need for intake substantially. We need to find some of our puppies forever homes to make room for the ones waiting ....
Nyx came into care pregnant
Meet Nyx. She came to SCARS from a northern community pound on January 8, and gave birth to six puppies on January 12! She is in the loving care of ....
Star has a horrific skin injury (warning: graphic images)
** Warning Graphic Images Ahead ** The new year is not slowing down for animals that need urgent care. Star recently came in with an injury that vets suspect was ....
Meet SCARS Volunteer Dione Zurburg
By Amanda Matwie Dione Zurburg first learned about Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) in 2014, but her decision to volunteer for the rescue came later. At the end of ....