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Elevated Esthetics Gift Certificates

A massive thank you to Jess for offering this amazing chance to give to animals and also give to yourself or a loved one a little pampering!  BEAUTY THAT GIVES BACK — 30% OF EVERY GIFT CERTIFICATE SUPPORTS 🎄 POUND RESCUE 🎄 This season, your self-care can make a meaningful difference. Those of you that [...]

Elevated Esthetics Gift Certificates2025-12-14T01:58:30-05:00

Kittens

We have kittens! Please note that we adopt kittens out in pairs only, or one kitten to a home with a young and playful cat. Kittens do much better in pairs. We do not adopt out single kittens to become single cats. No exceptions. To enquire about our currently available kittens, please fill out an [...]

Kittens2025-11-19T14:10:15-05:00

Holiday Hours

Pound Rescue will now be closed Sundays. If you have an emergency please call a vet or local animal shelter. We also will be closed Dec 23-26th for the holiday season, with the exception being for adoptions.

Holiday Hours2024-12-10T16:50:16-05:00

Pirate

Pirate came to Pound Rescue several years ago as a rural stray, half frozen and with raging eye infections. One eye was too injured to save so how could we not call him Pirate. He is a mature fellow who was overlooked for adoption. Now he is our quiet, gentle old man who never demands [...]

Pirate2024-10-17T14:37:32-04:00

Meenuw

Meenuw was a wandering, skinny neighbourhood cat, left behind when his family moved. Everyone knew this handsome and friendly boy, some fed him, some gave him shelter in a garage when the weather was bad. Thankfully, a Pound Rescue supporter took him in and added him to her collection of dogs and cats. Unfortunately, Meenuw [...]

Meenuw2024-10-17T14:37:43-04:00

30th Anniversary

Thank you for everyone that came and gathered with us to celebrate 30 years!!! We did it!! It would not have been possible without our amazing supporters and volunteers throughout the years. It truly was an incredible day! Here are some photos from the event, as well as some words from John Barrie about [...]

30th Anniversary2024-10-07T18:40:29-04:00

Crate Training

Did you know that it’s not common in Europe to have crates in your home for dogs? It’s even illegal in Finland and Sweden to crate your dogs except for transportation. So why is it such a widespread practice in North America? It’s been proven over and over that it’s more for the owner than [...]

Crate Training2024-05-02T16:05:42-04:00

Dr. Gabriele Barrie

We are saddened to announce the passing of Pound Rescue’s founder and president Dr. Gabriele Barrie. Gabi, as most knew her, started Pound Rescue in 1994. She was able to implement a TNR (trap, neuter/spay, return) program in Okotoks at that time and eliminated the stray cat problem for over 20 yrs. Her contribution to [...]

Dr. Gabriele Barrie2023-12-08T16:05:08-05:00

Overcapacity

Sadly we are overcapacity and can not take in anymore cats/kittens. Without fosters and adoptions we can not help. We suggest that you try larger rescues as they have facilities to house cats/kittens. We, as a society, need to help these animals. Please if you can keep the cat, please do so. Put out an [...]

Overcapacity2023-10-18T00:29:56-04:00
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