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Alberta Animal Rescues Overwhelmed, Urgent Funding Needed

11/12/2025

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Rescues in Alberta, Arts Senior Animal Rescue (ARTS) and Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, report being overwhelmed and closing intakes due to funding as winter approaches.
Jani Painter, president of ARTS, says ARTS has been closed to intakes since August due to financial limitations.
Rescues are turning away animals daily and fear euthanasia as rising veterinary care and food costs intensify the strain, and advocates urge government and community support.

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Rescues in Alberta, Arts Senior Animal Rescue (ARTS) and Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, report being overwhelmed and closing intakes due to funding as winter approaches.
Jani Painter, president of ARTS, says ARTS has been closed to intakes since August due to financial limitations.
Rescues are turning away animals daily and fear euthanasia as rising veterinary care and food costs intensify the strain, and advocates urge government and community support.