Second Chance Animal Rescue Society

• Alberta animal rescues forced to freeze intakes: ‘Like giving a death sentence’

  For animals rescues across Alberta, with winter fast approaching, the situation is dire. Demand is through the roof, donations are low and volunteers are scarce.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2025
  
• Edmonton animal rescue ‘in crisis’ with more than 450 animals in care

  SCARS said it fears it won't be able to care for pets in emergency situations, like one found near Lloydminster that had been shot in the legs and abandonded.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
  
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• 15 dogs rescued from apparent backyard breeder in Parkland County

  Second Chance Animal Rescue Society recovered 15 dogs from a backyard breeder in Parkland County and they believe there to be more animals out there.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2023
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• New SCARS animal shelter opens in Morinville

  A well-known local animal rescue, Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, opened up a new shelter to temporarily house animals in need northwest of Edmonton.

  Features

  Dec 30, 2022
• Second Chance Animal Rescue Society closes doors to new intakes amid COVID-19 funding shortfall

  The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely tough on the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, which has been forced to close its doors to new animal intakes.

  Features

  Nov 20, 2020
• Canadians embrace pandemic puppies and other creature comfort during COVID-19 crisis

  Canadians are flocking to foster animals at a time when they are home more than ever.

  Lifestyle

  May 12, 2020
• SCARS animal rescue hosts first major pet adoption drive of 2020 in Edmonton

  The Second Chance Animal Rescue Society hosted its first big adoption drive of the year at Movement Lab in Edmonton, where 31 pets found a home.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 10, 2020
• Animal rescue seeks help from Edmontonians to get Baker and her 13 puppies healthy and ready for adoption

  A volunteer with the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society is fostering Baker and her 13 puppies but says the animal rescue would be grateful for more donations.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2020
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• IN PHOTOS: Dog days of summer go out with a splash in St. Albert

  The annual Grosvenor Dog Swim in St. Albert drew a crowd in support of Second Chance Animal Rescue Society.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 3, 2018
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• Alberta dog that survived extreme emaciation dies from cancer

  Gredda, who was described as one of the happiest dogs you'll ever meet, died Monday after a battle with cancer, Terra MacLean from SCARS said Saturday morning.

  Features

  Feb 27, 2016