Gracie’s Adoption Story
Gracie Gracie came to us on April 6, 2023 at almost 9 months old.We are over the moon in love. Her puppy attitude and affectionate personality is everything we needed to continue healing from the recent loss of our first boy, Rocco who passed away on March 11. Gracie took over his page on IG […]
Ranger’s Adoption Story
Ranger We wanted to have a friend for Cinnamon and when we saw Ranger’s pictures on the ARF website we knew that he would be a perfect fit with us in the mountains. Ranger and Cinnamon aren’t only friends; they act like true brothers. Cinnamon loves to exercise his herding instincts by chasing Ranger around […]
Ronja’s Adoption Story
We saw Ronja on the ARF webpage last year, a little puppy with cute” tiger stripes.” We quickly fell in love with her and wanted to meet her. After a meet and greet with her at ARF, we all thought that Ronja would be a great addition to our family. A few days later Ronja […]
Hayley’s Adoption Story
Dear ARF, Just over 10 years ago my family and I adopted my dog Hayley. Because of your organization I had 10 amazing years with my best friend. I was 13-years-old when she joined our family and from that day on she was my best friend. She was there for all the big moments in […]
Tex’s Happy Ending
In 2008 while I was deployed in Kandahar, I decided I would adopt a cat when I returned home, and began looking at Calgary animal rescues. After looking at the adoptable cats on ARF’s page, I decided to adopt a shy cat who might have trouble finding a family. When I returned to Canada, I […]
Raya’s Happy Ending
Our family adopted Raya (formerly Twix) in November 2022. Raya is the purrfect cat for our family! She loves to snuggle with our girls for hours on end and playing with our first rescue cat, Elsa (from SCARS). Her Royal Fluffiness has brought joy, love, and comfort.
Pinot’s Happy Ending
Mello is now Pinot. When I met Pinot at her amazing foster home she quickly warmed up to me and I knew I needed to give her a permanent home!Pinot has been an AMAZING addition. She is a perfect friend to my senior dog and LOVES people.She is the most vocal and affectionate cat I […]
Mischievous Cookie & Theo!
We adopted Cookie and Theo from the ARF almost 2 years ago. We have had so much fun with our kitties and they always keep us on our toes. They each have their own space and love the cardboard houses Santa brought them. Theo, who was named Bobbi Brown when we got him, has quite […]
Missy’s Happy Ending
We adopted Missy as an adult from ARF in March 2021; she’s our ‘Covid pup’! She has been such a wonderful addition to our family. She is cuddly, loves long walks and car rides, and is a great traveler during long distance car trips. Most importantly, she was the reason I started volunteering in dog […]
Sophie
We adopted Sophie from ARF in April 2018. Sophie’s foster family were amazing (Zoe & Ryan) and we knew the minute we met her that she was meant to be part of our family. She was all legs with a little tiny body. She quickly settled in our home and stole our hearts. She has […]
Lovely Tessa
January 31st this year was eight years since we met Tessa at ARF. We were told she was shy and reactive and might not be the right fit for a family. We are happy to report that she has worked out perfectly!!
Amazing Tula!
Five-years ago I adopted Tula from ARF after she was rescued along with her six puppies. She was reactive, extremely fearful, malnourished and did not trust people at all. Within six months of intense positive training and socializing, she became a PALS pet therapy dog. She visits the airport, Alberta Children’s Hospital, SAIT and children […]