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 ....
Meet SCARS Volunteer Andy Cordeiro!
By Amanda Matwie In February of 2021, Andy Cordeiro adopted a dog from Second Chance Animal Rescue Society. Sven fit right into the family from the first day in his ....
From Cat Cuddler to Cat Foster Mom: Meet Pam Funk
By Amanda Matwie “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt In August of 2021, Pam Funk was off work due to chronic pain ....
SCARS Foster Home Interview! Meet Christine Fitz
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS), like most animal rescues here in Alberta, operates primarily through the efforts of volunteers. These volunteers do everything from walking dogs and cuddling kittens ....