Cash Donations
Cheque, Money Order or Interac E-transfer
As a registered charity, SCARS can issue tax receipts. A tax receipt will be issued for all donations of $20 or more.
Send a cheque or money order,
made out to SCARS, to:
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society
Box 3045
Athabasca, AB T9S 2B9
You can send an Interac E-Transfer to: scars@scarscare.ca.
To receive a tax receipt, please include a message that says “This is a donation. Please send a tax receipt to [FULL NAME] at [MAILING ADDRESS]. My email is [E-MAIL ADDRESS].”
Item Donations
Donations of physical items are always appreciated. We are in constant need of more items as we receive new rescues. Check our wish list. Donated items can be dropped off at any of our drop off locations. Thank you for your support.
ATB Cares Donations
When you contribute to SCARS through the ATB Cares program ATB will add 20% to the donation. Go to the ATB website to submit your donation. Please note they charge a support fee of 2.9%.
About our fundraising efforts
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) is a Society incorporated under the laws of Alberta. Our registered address is 9920 – 107 Street, Westlock, Alberta T7P 2K6. SCARS plans to raise approximately $2.5M in 2024 through fundraising campaigns. It is estimated to cost the organization approximately $200,000 to raise this amount. Funds raised go to support rescue costs, care and medical attention for rescued SCARS animals, and to support our mission. Our mission is to make a positive impact on animals and people by engaging with others to rescue and care for animals in need, share knowledge, and provide access to services and resources. For further information regarding donations, please contact Sylvia Christiansen at 780-466-SCAR (7227) or email scars@scarscare.ca
Mailing address
Box 3045
Athabasca, AB T9S 2B9
Canada