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Alberta Animal Services - AAS., 4640-61 Street, Red Deer, AB (2026)

03/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Jennifer! 🎉🐾

Today we’re celebrating not just an amazing friend, but an incredible Animal Care Supervisor who truly makes a difference every single day. The compassion and dedication you pour into helping animals and supporting the community never go unnoticed.

Her love and passion for animals shows everyday but especially today as she was up bright and early safely trapping a feral cat (affectionately named Baby Liquorice) and is now off on a road trip transporting one of our beloved dogs, Sandra Dee to rescue!

We are so grateful to know you and to see firsthand the impact you make. The animals (and all of us!) are so lucky to have you.

Wishing you a birthday filled with love, appreciation, and maybe a little time to relax—you’ve definitely earned it! 💛🐶🐱

03/17/2026

🍀 Feeling Lucky This St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

At Alberta Animal Services Pet Food Bank, we are incredibly lucky to have the ongoing support of rescues across Alberta who help us keep our shelves stocked and ready for the citizens of Central Alberta. 💚

Thanks to this amazing community, we are currently stocked with:
🐾 Dog food
🐾 Cat food
🐾 Litter

If you’re having a tight month or just need a little extra support, please don’t hesitate to stop by during our business hours. We’re here to help—no judgment, just support for you and your pets.

📍 4640 61 Street
🕚 Monday to Friday | 11 AM – 5 PM

What started as small food drives has now grown into a permanent fixture here at Alberta Animal Services—and that’s all thanks to the compassion and generosity of this community.

💚 From all of us, thank you for helping us help them. 🍀

03/12/2026

** Update: PLACED!

Huge thanks to our friends at Drumheller & District Humane Society, Wild Rose Humane Society and Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society - AARCS who are helping us get these fluffy creatures out of our shelter and into the next step to find their forever homes! Follow their stories on the pages above and look for their adoption posts & updates. **

We are currently looking to place some of our canines with animal rescues. If you have space, please reach out for more details. email: [email protected]

02/26/2026

🐾 Pet Food Bank Pick-Ups Today & Tomorrow! 🐾

We’re open 11 AM – 5 PM today and tomorrow for pet food bank pick-ups!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our friends at Canadian Animal Task Force and Fostering Hope Animal Rescue Foundation, we have lots of stock available, including:

🐶 Dog kibble & wet food
🐱 Cat kibble & wet food
🐾 Clay litter

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now, we’re here to help.

We’re so grateful for our community partnerships that help keep pets fed and families together.

02/25/2026

🌷🐾 Tulips for Tabbies! 🐾🌷

Our friends at Feral Cat Network Foundation of Alberta are hosting a beautiful spring fundraiser with Petal & Blüm Creative — and it’s the purr-fect way to brighten your home while helping community cats!

🗓 Order deadline: March 5 at NOON (12pm)
💐 $16 per bundle (5 tulips)
📍 Pick-up: After March 20 at Alberta Animal Services in Red Deer — just in time for Easter! (we can arrange transport to Stettler, Donalda, Bashaw as well)

How to order:
Send your e-transfer to: [email protected]
Be sure to include your name and “Tulip Fundraiser” along with your phone number in the memo.

Colors will vary — we can’t guarantee specific shades, but we can guarantee they’ll be beautiful (and way less dramatic than your average cat picking a nap spot).

Every bundle sold helps support the lifesaving work of Feral Cat Network — assisting community cats with medical care, spay/neuter, and safe outcomes. As proud supporters, we at Alberta Animal Services are so happy to cheer them on and help with pick-up!

⚠️ Friendly Pet Safety Reminder:
Tulips can be irritating/toxic to cats and dogs if chewed on. Please display them safely out of reach of curious paws (we know… easier said than done). A little caution goes a long way — and it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these gorgeous blooms!

Let’s fill Red Deer & area with flowers AND compassion. 🌷

Buy tulips. Help cats. Feel fabulous about it. 💕

Photos below are from Petal & Blüm Creative of what we can expect! Please message Feral Cat Network Foundation of Alberta directly with order questions.

02/24/2026

Tonight we are sharing a heartbreaking update about Molly, the young cat found in Inglewood.

Molly arrived at our veterinary partner profoundly hypothermic with a body temperature of 32.6°C. She was immediately started on warming protocols and IV fluids. We ran bloodwork, a urinalysis, and X-rays to determine what she was facing.

Tragically, Molly was in end-stage kidney failure. Given how young she appeared to be, it’s incredibly difficult to know what led to this. Her X-rays also revealed a suspicious object in her abdomen, believed to be a foreign body, which may have contributed to her condition.

By the time our Animal Care Medical Supervisor arrived, Molly had slipped into a comatose state. Despite every effort, her little body was shutting down. She would not have survived the night.

We made the compassionate decision to let her go peacefully — indoors, warm, wrapped in gentle hands, being pet and shown love in her final moments.

No animal deserves to suffer alone in the cold. Molly’s last moments were filled with comfort, dignity, and kindness. Thank you, Taylor Vet for your compassion & care in Molly’s last hours.

Rest easy, pretty kitty.

**Update: our apologies, we didn't realize foreign body would cause confusion. This feline was not intentionally harmed.
A foreign body in a cat's stomach means the cat has ingested a non-food object (e.g., string, plastic, toys) that is lodged in the stomach or intestines, causing a potential blockage. This is a severe, life-threatening emergency requiring immediate veterinary attention, as it can cause vomiting, pain, and intestinal damage.**

02/23/2026

Found Hypothermic in Inglewood – Urgent Veterinary Care Underway

Today, a female chocolate point Siamese was found in Inglewood lying flat in the cold — hypothermic and unable to move. She has no identification that we can find at this time.

She was rushed to one of our veterinary team, who are actively stabilizing her and running diagnostics to determine the cause of her condition, including investigating a possible hind-end injury. At this time, we do not know how long she was exposed to the elements.

Winter is incredibly dangerous for cats running at large. Even cats accustomed to being outdoors are at serious risk when temperatures drop:

❄️ Hypothermia can occur quickly, especially if a cat is wet, injured, malnourished, or unable to access proper shelter.
❄️ As body temperature falls, they become weak, lethargic, and eventually unable to move — exactly as this girl was found.
❄️ Frostbite can affect ears, paws, and tails.
❄️ Winter hazards increase — vehicles, predators, toxins like antifreeze, and the inability to escape if injured.

Cats who are injured or neurologically compromised are especially vulnerable, as they may not be able to get themselves to safety.

We ask the public to please ensure pets are properly identified (microchip and collar) and kept safely indoors — especially during extreme weather.

If you recognize this chocolate point Siamese found in Inglewood, please contact us immediately.

If you would like to help with her emergency diagnostics and care, donations can be sent via e-transfer to:

📧 [email protected]
Please note “Chocolate Point” in the comments.

02/18/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ofc. Arseneault! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our own!

Ofc. Arseneault, thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the animals and community we serve every single day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Alberta Animal Services team.

Wishing you a year ahead filled with health, happiness, and maybe a few quiet shifts!

Please join us in wishing Ofc. Arseneault the happiest of birthdays!

02/17/2026

🐾 Why We Do Not Trap Cats in the Winter ❄️

At Alberta Animal Services, we often receive requests for cat trapping during the colder months. While we understand concerns about stray and feral cats, winter trapping is not something we permit and here’s why.

Under the Cat Bylaw, trapping must be done in a way that does not cause harm, distress, or undue suffering to an animal. In Alberta winters, trapping poses serious risks that directly conflict with that responsibility.

❄️ The Risks of Winter Trapping:

• Hypothermia & Frostbite – Metal traps become extremely cold. A trapped cat can quickly suffer frostbite on paws, ears, and tails.
• Exposure – Even a short period of time in sub-zero temperatures can be life-threatening.
• Stress & Injury – Panicked attempts to escape can result in broken teeth, damaged claws, or facial injuries.
• Predator Risk – A confined cat is vulnerable to wildlife and other dangers.

In temperatures well below freezing (-10°C to -20°C or colder), a confined cat can become critically hypothermic in under an hour.

Severe hypothermia can lead to shock, organ failure, and death within a few hours depending on exposure and wind chill.

Frostbite to ears, paws, and tails can begin in less than 30 minutes in extreme wind chill.

A trapped cat cannot:
• Seek shelter
• Curl into insulated hiding spaces
• Hunt or generate normal body heat
• Escape wind exposure

That confinement dramatically increases risk.

Winter conditions make humane trapping nearly impossible to guarantee.

🌱 Our Seasonal Cat Trap Program

To ensure humane practices, our cat trap program operates between May and October, when temperatures allow for safe trapping.

• Humane trap provided
• $20.00 refundable deposit
• Education and guidance on proper, safe trapping procedures

Cat trapping program also allows us to maintain controlled intake with trapping. This ensures we have appropriate space available for incoming cats and prevents our shelter from becoming overwhelmed. A managed intake process allows us to:

• Hold each cat for an appropriate time frame (72 hours without ID and 10 days with ID)
• Provide necessary medical support
• Secure confirmed rescue placement for every cat that enters our care

By coordinating trapping through our program, we can protect both animal welfare and the sustainability of our shelter operations. We would like to remind the public that personal traps are not permitted within the City of Red Deer.

This seasonal approach allows us to align with bylaw requirements while prioritizing animal welfare.

If you are experiencing concerns about stray cats in your area during winter, please contact our office. We are happy to provide guidance on deterrents, prevention strategies, and resources that do not put animals at risk.

In the case of critical emergencies involving an injured cat please contact our office at 403-347-2388

Thank you for understanding that humane treatment and responsible intake is always our priority.

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(Featured below: Blizzard who was trapped by AAS Animal Care Staff in December. She has since been adopted from Whisker Rescue)

02/12/2026

We will be a pick up location for this fundraiser on March 20th. If you want to pre-order spring tulips please contact Feral Cat Network Foundation of Alberta directly or email [email protected]

02/12/2026

Domestic short hair intact male feline, orange tabby in color with green/yellow eyes. No collar, microchip or tattoo located. Found running at large by a citizen on Mclevin Crescent, Red Deer on February 11 2026 at 4:37pm. Intake completed at Alberta Animal Services on February 11, 2026 at 5:35pm. Intake # 108079

02/11/2026

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Ofc. Banman! 🐾🎉

If you see him out on the road today, be sure to give him your best wishes!

Have a great day — and thank you for all that you do for Alberta Animal Services and the community!

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