Where can I adopt an animal in Edmonton, AB this year?
Adopting a pet from an animal rescue or shelter is a great idea that helps to cut back on the homeless animal population in our community. There are several other ways you can support animal shelters in the area, as you will see below. Keep reading to learn about animal rescues in Edmonton, AB in 2020.
How can I help support animal rescues around Edmonton, AB?
We applaud you for trying to make a difference in our community. The great news is that there are plenty of ways to make a difference. Try doing one of the following things to help your local shelter:
- Volunteer at the shelter to walk dogs, play with cats, or help with adoption events
- Donate critical supplies such as pet supplies and cleaning supplies
- Make a monetary donation to sponsor a pet’s adoption
- Make a monetary donation for facility upgrades and business costs at the shelter
- Foster a dog or cat at your home to make more room for animals
- Adopt a dog or cat and give them a loving home
Top three animal rescues in Edmonton, AB
We love all people who help animals, but the three organizations below are some of the best-known animal rescues in the area. If you’ve followed our blog in the past, you may have seen these rescues at past Sherwood Ford events. We hope that you find a forever friend at one of these rescues. Adopt and make a difference in a pet’s life.
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society
Second Chance Animal Rescue does not have a central office, but you can meet pets at events or through appointments. On their website, you can find a wish list for the donation supplies that they critically need. They also have information on how to help lost, abused, and neglected animals.
Zoe’s Animal Rescue Society
Zoe’s Animal Rescue Society is a shelter-less animal rescue, which means that you can meet pets at events or by appointment after an application is filled out. The dogs, cats, and kittens are held at volunteer foster homes as they wait to be adopted. You can view adoptable pets on the rescue’s website.
Edmonton Humane Society
If you want to meet multiple pets at once, the Edmonton Humane Society is a great place to visit. This large facility is a shelter for many homeless animals. They also have dog training courses and other services available on site.
