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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Blanket Donations Needed
It’s that time of year and we have many feral colonies needing good thick quilts, blankets, or sleeping bags. Please PM us or text 403-816-0886 or drop off at Pet Planet in Okotoks if you have any to spare to donate. Please help.
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 [...]
Foster Needed
AGAIN?? HOW AND WHY DOES THIS STILL HAPPEN??? Have we not advanced pass this in society? Not realized the value of all, including animals? The story: (like so many) Mom was sneaking up onto a families porch to get food. She, in herself, small and frostbite ear. Obviously not cared for enough to even put [...]
Kittens/Cats
Kittens/cats and more kittens/cats. We have recently been called to a home that there is now an overflow of cats and kittens. The owner of the home has been trying to help them as best she can but just wasn’t able to fix them. They came from a wild momma and in just a short [...]
