Look At Us Now!

To date, SCARS has rescued and rehomed over 2500 animals.

Because these animals live in our homes, we develop a very deep bond with our fosters. Many of the adoptive families keep us updated on how well their new companions are thriving in their new homes.

To all the wonderful foster homes, all the tireless volunteers, all the compassionate furever-homes: we say a heartfelt thank-you!

Please support your local rescue society and consider adoption as opposed to buying your new friend.

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Higgins August 2010 - We adopted Higgins on June 26th, 2010. When we met him, he was a big bundle of energy that was being fostered in the city. When we brought him home, he adjusted so well to life on the farm. There was so many new sights and smells for him to explore. He especially loves hanging out with the horse; however, the donkey's haven't qui... Read Full Story

Suki August 2010 - Here are a few pictures of Suki with her summer haircut. She looks good now that she has put some weight on. She loves to be active and loves to be outdoors with me. When I am not at home, she is stuck to Grandma's side like a piece of bubble gum! Grandma just loves her and I am very happy that Suki has adjusted to our ... Read Full Story

Madison (formerly called Parsley) August 2010 - Hi everyone! My new name is Madison (Maddy for short) and LOOK AT ME NOW!!!  I'm having soo much fun, there is always stuff to do. My big brother Tyson and I get to go for walks all the time! We really like going to the Terwillegar Park, and play in the river! You can catch me there with my mom almost every weekend! And... Read Full Story

Honey August update - When I arrived at SCARS I was given the name Honey. When I was adopted in January 2010 at the Sadie's K9 Stay and Play adoption event, my new family kept that name for me because it suits my colouring and my personality to a tee! I was a pretty shy five-month-old puppy when I came home, but now I really love my family and love curli... Read Full Story

Kyoko August 2010 - Dear SCARS, I figured it was about time that I sent you an update on my fuzzy, Kyoko Dog. As you can see I kept her name; it suited her and she listened to it.  From day one we became inseparable; perhaps it was because we lived/worked together.  Just last year we had a change and retired from the motel management busines... Read Full Story

Thunder and Lightning August 2010 - We received Thunder and Lightning on May 8/10 and our sooo grateful to SCARS for blessing us with the newest members of our family. We waited a long, long time until we were all ready and prepared for a dog and until we found the perfect one. We were only planning on getting one until the foster family brought up the idea of... Read Full Story

Missy August 2010 - My new family heard about me through my foster mom. My foster mom fell in love with me instantly and thought I was sooo perfect that I had to stay in the family so I got adopted by her parents. Let me tell you I am living the dream! I now live in Victoria and couldn't be happier! My parents live about four houses from the beach so I a... Read Full Story

Meeka (formerly Diana) August 2010 - Hi Meeka (formely Diana) again. Well I am a year old now and living the life all dogs dream of. I get to go off leash everyday, and sometimes as you can see from my pictures, we get to go swimming too. At the one off leash park there are a lot of former SCARS dogs there and even though I have a lot of friends at the off leash park, I ... Read Full Story

Gaia (formerly Autumn) August 2010 - When I adopted Gaia in March, I can still remember how timid, shy and fearful she was about everything. Upon leaving her foster home, she crawled into the deepest snow bank in their front yard and refused to move. It took about 5 minutes of gentle coaxing to get her to finally come home with me. Within the first few days it became evi... Read Full Story

Chance (formerly King) August 2010 - Well it's been nearly two months since we adopted Chance and we couldn't imagine our life without him. From the moment we spotted his profile on your website, we knew he was the one! Since then, he has become an important member of our family and brings us joy daily. He came to us with excellent manners and adapted very quickly to his... Read Full Story

Dawson August 2010 - It has been three months since Dawson joined our family. It was a slow start as Dawson was very nervous and scared of his new life in the city, but over the last few months we have really started to see Dawson’s real personality come through. It turns out the shy, scared dog we met three months ago is a total goof ball that loves to j... Read Full Story

Crosby July 2010 - “Goodbye SCARS, hello to my new home.” I've had Crosby two days and I am so in love with him. I can't imagine why anyone would give him up. He is fun, loving, quiet, gentle, respectful of my other dog’s space, and walks great on a leash. My seven pound Chihuahua shows him who's boss and he actually listens. Crosby fits in to a tee ... Read Full Story

Niki (K911 - A New Leash on Life) July 2010 - This past year has been one wild ride! Niki’s greatest challenge has been canine socialization. Dog walkers appear somewhat frazzled when 100 pounds of lean, mean stealth aggression, unexpectedly snaps at their pocket-sized Yorkshire Terrier! I carry extra poo-bags for such “special moments” (for the owners; as well as for their ca... Read Full Story

Rosie (formerly Everlee) July 2010 - Hi there, I just wanted to write a quick note to thank everyone at SCARS for rescuing me and taking such good care of me until I found my forever home. I did find a forever home with two humans (soon to be three) that really love me, and a dog sister who is my best friend. I got a name change, because my human dad said that I was t... Read Full Story

Sage (formerly Cadet) July 2010 - Sage (formerly Cadet) was adopted by my daughter in January 2009 at the Edmonton west end PetSmart and I fell in love with her that day too! I told Cadet, who had a terrible history of neglect before she came to us, that if my daughter was biting off more than she could chew that "my favourite grand puppy" would be MINE in a heartbeat. ... Read Full Story

Magnus (formerly Marley) July 2010 - We adopted Magnus (formerly Marley) from SCARS in June of 2009 when he was about 10 weeks old. He grew from a very fluffy 20-pound bundle of love into a very fluffy 100-pound bundle of love! He is a giant of a dog, with an even bigger heart. He enjoys meeting new people and pets, splashing in the water at the dog park, and then curling ... Read Full Story

Ellie (formerly Ebby) July 2010 - We rescued Ellie in January of this year, and are not sure what we ever did without her! She was quite a timid girl when we first got her and for a couple of months after that, but now she is a confident, playful and loyal part of our family. She walked excellently on a leash right from day one, and is great off leash as well. She follo... Read Full Story

Myles (formerly Holly) July 2010 - It has been almost five months since we adopted Myles (formerly Holly). She has become a great friend and family member. She loves to play with our two cats and is always eager to play with any dogs we meet. She has a way of winning over all of the animals we run into even if they seem hesitant at first. She is full of energy and is alw... Read Full Story

Lily June 2010 - We met Lily at a SCARS adoption event during the summer of 2007. My daughter, Isabel, and I were instructed to "go and have a look" at the dogs and report back to my wife and son. It was Lily's brother, Kiwi, who first caught our eye as she was very sociable and rambunctious! Then we spotted this beautiful pup with a white str... Read Full Story

Jonah June 2010 - We adopted Jonah from SCARS one year ago, after our greyhound Billy passed away suddenly. There seemed to be a huge void in our pack, so we decided to adopt a new pack member immediately. We didn't care what breed as long as he/she fit in with the rest of the pack. We found Jonah in Pet Rescue Magazine (he was "the dog in the box" in an... Read Full Story

Chewbacca June 2010 - It’s been just over 2 months since we adopted Chewbacca from an adoption event at Sadie’s K9 Stay and Play. He's made such a great addition to our home and family, and has been a great little brother for our other dog, Fiji. He's filled out nicely, and has grown (mainly lengthwise). Some of his fluffiness has gone away for the summe... Read Full Story

Nikki (formerly Zippy) June 2010 - We adopted Nikki (formally Zippy) in September 2009. She has made such a great addition to our family! She is in agility training and loving it!!!! She also loves chasing her ball and frisbee. Though she still has some anxiety issues from a few things, she is working through them quite well. Thank you so much SCARS for bringing... Read Full Story

Zak June 2010 - We adopted Zak (black lab cross) back in February 2010 from the adoption event at Sadie's K9 Stay & Play. He's such a great boy and he gets along great with our older (but smaller) dog - they're best buds. Zak is seven months old now and weighs in at a sleek 35 pounds. He is the most uncoordinated, goofy, funny puppy around, an... Read Full Story

Louie June 2010 - We attended Tail Blazers adoption event in Edmonton on June 6 and we visited with Louie and his foster mom Sylvia. We immediately fell in love with Louie. So, long-story-short, Louie is now a member of our family.  We couldn't be any happier! He is extremely friendly and loves my daughter and she in return enj... Read Full Story

Jersey (formerly Reva) June 2010 - Hi SCARS! I just wanted to send a quick update on Jersey (formerly Reva). I adopted her in January 2009. She started as this very timid girl, afraid of anything with a shadow. Now. she's the life of the party. So much energy that sitting can only be accomplished with a quivering foot and frustrated sighs. Lovingly nicknamed "Lady" or "F... Read Full Story

Olie (formerly Rollie) June 2010 - Hello SCARS, I wanted to update you on our new little dog Olie. He came to live with us in February of this year, just a week after his hind leg was amputated. He has a new name, changed from Rollie. He has adapted well to our humans and our other dog Sophie.   Since coming here after his surgery, he has healed completely and m... Read Full Story

Kona (formerly Billie) June 2010 – Just wanted to pass along my thanks for helping us find Kona. We renamed her, as she had only had the name Billie for a couple weeks prior to us adopting her. The new name reminded us of her coffee colouring and a peaceful vacation destination we love to visit in Hawaii. She is getting to know her name very quickly. She had her spay sur... Read Full Story

Sweet-Pea May 2010 - Good Morning SCARS! Just a quick update on Sweet-Pea as we have not updated you for a while now....   Sweet-Pea is an amazing little spit fire of a dog. She has come such a long way with her quirks as we like to call them. She is such an outgoing dog now; LOVES everyone and everyone loves her. She is a very good big sister ... Read Full Story

Titan May 2010 - Hi SCARS! I wanted to thank you for bringing Titan into our lives and let you know what he's been up too. He gets along great with our other dog, Maggie. Those two will run and play for hours like they have been best friends forever. Titan is NOT a small dog, weighing in at 80 pounds, but he bounces around the house like a little... Read Full Story

Chico May 2010 - Hello to all you wonderful people at SCARS. It has been over two months since I adopted Chico, and we are so much in love! The minute I saw his little face on the SCARS website, I knew I wanted him to be mine so I could give him all the love he needed! When I adopted Chico, he was recovering from his leg amputation and still adjusti... Read Full Story

Dexter (formerly Don/Java) May 2010 – Dexter here! I am adapting so well to my new home. My new parents love me so much. We go for nice long runs and walks in the river valley. I get so excited and want to jump on everyone and chase all the birds, rabbits and other dogs. I hear I am going to go to some puppy classes to help with my distractions! I sure do know what... Read Full Story

Keira and Ryder May 2010 - Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to SCARS for bringing my family such joy with our new family members Keira and Ryder! We have had them for 7 months now and they are the best. Ryder has come out of his shell so great. He loves his sister Keira; they are attached at the hip. It is as if they were born together. They love their new home.... Read Full Story

Rufus May 2010 - Hello Everyone! Look at Rufus now! He has come such a long way.  When I first saw him on the SCARS web site, I was immediately smitten with him. Although we had to wait to bring him home, it was so worth it. As you may have read on adoptable animal story, he has had a very rough life. He came to us with a shattered leg that had a br... Read Full Story

Zoey (formery Marisol) May 2010 - I'd first like to thank SCARS for all that they do for in dire need animals. In early January 2009, we started looking for a companion for our Grover, a Lab cross that was rescued through another organization. My husband did the research and found that SCARS had some Corgi cross puppies. I explained to him that I wanted a smaller dog and... Read Full Story

Flora May 2010 - Hello from Flora and family!! Flora has had another great year — the highlights for her most likely being car rides, chasing geese, chasing deer, chasing rabbits, chasing her brother Basil, licking everyone who visits and inhaling chewies. She is the happiest dog and has such a zest for life. She is always the first one up in the morning... Read Full Story

Zoya (formerly Sophia) April 2010 – This is an update on Zoya. We adopted her at the end of December, 2009. As you can see from the “before” picture, her healing is complete. Her veterinarian, Dr. Petrut, had never treated a dog with such bad Demodex and was amazed at her complete recovery. All it took was love, good food and a stable home environment. Zoya got to go on ... Read Full Story

Bella (formerly Vandellas) April 2010 - Hi, my name is Bella (formerly Vandellas) and I joined my forever family in August 2009. From the time my family brought me home, I knew I was home for good and it's been a love story ever since!  Besides my two humans, I also have a Shih Tzu as an older sister. She doesn't like to play much but my humans love to play with me... Read Full Story

Lynx (formerly Buck) April 2010 - I adopted "Buck" on February 5, 2010. I had his DNA done and it turns out Buck (I changed his name to Lynx) is 74% Akita. His grandparents had the following breeds...pit bull terrier, Labrador, Bassett hound. His great grandparents had Newfoundland in them. He is almost purebred Akita but looks pit bull. He has surpassed all my expecta... Read Full Story

Dewy April 2010 - It's true!! You can meet the man of your dreams on-line!! Since I already have 3 cats and a dog, I had no intention of adding another critter to the household. Us girls were doing just fine. But sometimes I still like to visit a couple of the rescue websites just to see the latest Who's Who line-up. And it's always great to see the ... Read Full Story

Daisy April 2010 - Thank you SCARS for helping us find the perfect dog for our family! We adopted Daisy on April 10, 2010 at a SCARS adoption fair. Daisy has nicely made herself at home! We’re discovering her repertoire of knowledge and so far she can; beg pretty, shake a paw, and walk nicely on the leash. We still have work to do as Daisy... Read Full Story

Johnnie April 2010 - Here are a few pictures of Johnnie and his Friend Pepito in the space of the two weeks before and after Easter!   Gwen & Donna ---------------   December 2009 - Hello Scars! We got Johnnie in March of this year (2009) and he has added a lot of life and laughter to the family. He and Pepito play c... Read Full Story

Bandit April 2010 - Hello SCARS, we adopted Bandit in November 2009 and he is doing great. He is full of energy and mischief and has really grown to be a big boy now. We have a trainer that comes to our house and she had him on the treadmill within minutes. Bandit wears a backpack and works out on the treadmill at least twice a day. He is one very sm... Read Full Story

Sasha April 2010 - Hi SCARS, it's been almost six months now since we found Sasha in your care and wow, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for bringing her to us. She has become the part of the family we always needed in our lives, she's like my little sister in a nut shell. However, is she a handful. She was our Christmas pet for the family becaus... Read Full Story

Cash (formerly Syke) April 2010 - Hi SCARS, I thought I would send in some photos of Cash. He has fit in perfectly with our family! He is a very busy dog who volunteers his time with the elderly and with disabled children as an aide dog. We are so pleased to have him as an addition! Thanks SCARS! (Cash came to SCARS through the Barrhead Veterinary Cli... Read Full Story

Rupert (formerly Zeus) April 2010 - Hi SCARS, we recently adopted Zeus. His new name is Rupert and he's settling in just fine. Our one-year-old Wheaten mix, Walter, adores him but is still getting used to having a new friend around 24/7. He hasn't realized that you don't need to play every moment. Poor little Rupert has found a few safe places to rest when his new b... Read Full Story

Freya (formerly Fifi) April 2010 - We adopted Freya about 6 months ago and have never looked back. She is such a loving and affectionate dog. Her name when we adopted her was "Fifi" and we thought that was not a fitting name for a Border Collie cross so we changed it to Freya. We had her in obedience classes and she passed with flying colours. The instructor advised ... Read Full Story

Luna (formerly Angel) March 2010 – This is an update to let you know how Luna is doing. She is feeling much better after getting over her cough. She loves her long walks after work and loves playing with her rope outside. Miss Kitty and her are getting along very well now. It took Kitty awhile to understand that Luna was now part of our family and, since was not going a... Read Full Story

Knox March 2010 - I thought I would share another update on Knox. He has been such an amazing dog. When I got him he was slightly underweight and had a really red face. Now he is a perfect size, is gaining lots of muscle, and his face is clearing up nicely as well! He gets a lot of exercise and, now, so do I. Everyday ... Read Full Story

Pookie (formerly Duncan) March 2010 - I have found a great new home where I get to live with another SCARS dog named Henry. My sores are healing up and my new veterinarian says I am doing just great. I am eating lots and have gained almost a pound (that’s a lot for a little guy like me). My new family takes me for walks every day and I reward them by not peeing in the hous... Read Full Story

Cain and Abel March 2010 - Hello everyone! Next month Cain & Abel will turn three years old. How time flies! It seems like it was just yesterday when we brought home two adorable puppies who were barely ten pounds each - look at them now! They are both in great shape and thankfully, both are very healthy. Cain and Abel, together with their lit... Read Full Story

Tippy (formerly Rosita) March 2010 - Hi everyone! I was adopted almost a year ago on April 4th, 2009. SCARS called me Rosita, but once adopted, I was promptly given the new name Tippy (for the lovely white tip on the end of my tail). I am one of Lucina's (Tignish's) puppies. Since then, I have been to puppy training and have grown A LOT!  I am com... Read Full Story

Molly (formerly Miner) March 2010 - I am just writing a quick note to update you on the puppy we adopted from SCARS in June 2009. Her name was Miner (now it's Molly) and she was one of Nikki's puppies. I am happy to report that she is an extremely healthy, happy 11-month-old puppy. She has her big brother, Sammy, to play with and the cat, Oscar, to chase u... Read Full Story

Kujo (formerly Ross) March 2010 - Hi, my name is Kujo and I am now 9 months old. I was found in a dump when I was about 6 weeks old and I was the runt of the litter. I was adopted on August 1, 2009 by two loving parents. They used to live in an apartment that didn’t allow pets so the day after they bought their house, they came and adopted me. My mom actually wanted a ... Read Full Story

Moliee March 2010 – “Woof* guys, how are ya? My name is Moliee. My life had a tuff start, but I am doing great now.  I’m gaining weight and getting healthy. Don't let my soulful eyes fool you; I am a happy and naughty 90 pound (still growing) bundle of trouble. I finally get to be a puppy! I wag and wiggle and I love my 2-leggers a lot. I forget how ... Read Full Story

Sylvestre March 2010 - We adopted Sylvestre last July and just "who picked whom" is still a family joke for us! Here are a few pictures we've taken since last fall. When we first saw Sylvestre, we knew right away we would be taking him home. He jumped right into our jeep when our eldest daughter opened the door. At the time... Read Full Story

Shelly March 2010 - We adopted Shelly two years ago and just wanted to say thank you to SCARS. She is, as my three-year-old daughter would say, "our best dog ever"! We moved to an acreage just over a year ago and have also welcomed another addition to our family, our son who was born last February. Our kids both adore Shelly and she loves t... Read Full Story

Zada March 2010 - Hi SCARS! I want to update you on Zada whom I adopted in December 2009. I have to say that she is perfect! She's the sweetest dog. She loves exploring outside during our long walks, cuddling on the couch,  playing with her toys, and of course likes to spend her days sleeping on every piece of furniture in the house. She'... Read Full Story

Blue February 2010 - We adopted Blue in January 2010. He is now almost 6 months old and doing just great! He has learned his name and he can now sit, lay down, and take his treats nicely rather than just grabbing them out of people's hands. He has met lots of people in the area and they all say he is a very good boy for his age. He doesn't jump up ... Read Full Story

Aasha March 2010 - I thought that it was about time that I send SCARS an update on Aasha. We love her to death!! It's amazing how far she has come since we first brought her home. She is still very skittish if you try to approach her, but if you let her come to you she eventually will. Aasha has bonded to both myself and Rhianna. Kylie ... Read Full Story

Ace February 2010 - Hi, I'm Ace! I was adopted on November 8, 2009 by Dennis and Cayla. It’s been three and a half months now with my new family. I love it here! They have adapted really well to me and I to them. When I first came to them I didn’t know much about sitting, but now I respond to sit, down and shake a paw. I am a fast learner and I us... Read Full Story

Harley (formerly Dex) February 2010 - This is Harley, formerly Dex. We adopted him in December 2009. These are Harley's new firends (Duke on the left and Daisy on the right) and they have a lot of fun playing in the back yard. Harley was very calm when he first came to our home, which I thought was odd for such a young dog. However, it didn't take long for him... Read Full Story

Max February 2010 - Here are a couple of pictures of Max, whom we adopted from SCARS in June 2005. He is doing great! Here’s a recent picture of him on laundry day and another of him with the rest of our pack. Our other three dogs were adopted from the Edmonton Humane Society. Cheers! Chris   Read Full Story

Ruby (formerly Jazzy) February 2010 - I just wanted to send you a couple pics of Ruby. We changed her name and she responds really well to it! She's generally doing very well and always has an abundance of energy. She's in puppy school now, getting smarter by the day, and is awesome at the off leash dog parks. All in all, she's a fantastic little... Read Full Story

Mabel (formerly Cinder) February 2010 - It's been a couple of months since we've had Mabel (formerly Cinder) so we figured it was time for an update. In April, I lost my pom of 13 years. I was devastated and swore I'd never have a pet again, however as the months went by, I realized how much I missed the companionship of a pet. I started looking at animal shelters for ... Read Full Story

Lucy (formerly Hazel) February 2010 - Lucy is doing great! Her first bath was a success. She didn’t love it, but she didn’t fight it either. We had a couple of young nieces over and Lucy was very scared of them. It might be because one of them slipped when as she walked in and made a very loud noise with her boot. Lucy likes to get the newspaper for me in the mornin... Read Full Story

Smarty February 2010 - Well it’s been a couple of months now since Smarty became a member of our household. It turns out she’s not as timid as we thought, at least not once she settles into a place. She’s already protective over me and my yard. She’s now best friends with my Belgian Shepherd and has to go wherever he goes. They constantly run and pla... Read Full Story

Rex (formerly Landon/London) February 2010 - Rex came to live with us in Sept 07. He had had a rough start to life (had been shot, etc.) but has done incredibly well since coming to live with us, and is definitely loving the good life! He is a great dog and a wonderful pet. He has a new 4-legged 'sister' (from PAKS) and Rex is teaching her how to be a good dog like him! Thanks... Read Full Story

Laila (formerly Mercedes) February 2010 - Hi to all of you wonderful people at SCARS!! It's me, Laila (formerly Mercedes) and I just couldn't wait to tell you how happy I am in my new home! My mom says that Laila is scandinavian for "night" or "dark beauty," which is what I am! I have a new big sister, Bella and lots of friends already! My new mom is a pet sitter, so I have... Read Full Story

Riddly (formerly Eskel) February 2010 - Hi, my name is Riddly and I was adopted when I was 8 weeks old by 2 loving parents. I am now 8 months and love my new furever home. I have so much love to give and am always giving kisses whenever I can, and the whole world seems to stop when I get a belly rub. One of my favorite things to do is go to the dog park, I am always a bit... Read Full Story

Izzie (formerly Isis) February 2010 - Izzie's “Happily Ever After” Hi! My name is Izzie (a.k.a. Isis) and I was adopted in November 2009. My new parents renamed me Izzie because I was such a cuddly goof ball; it seemed to suit me a little better. I am so thankful that SCARS rescued me and found me my new forever home that I thought I would send an update. It's be... Read Full Story

Odie (formerly Roper) February 2010 - I thought now that I'm just about three years old, I should send SCARS, and some of my siblings who are also SCARS dogs, a brief update on me. I have been pretty easy on my parents. I spend days napping, walking and napping some more. I love other dogs! My friend Linnie (a SCARS dog) and a new friend, Baxter (also fro... Read Full Story

Dozer (formerly Rufus) January 2010 - Dozer (formerly 'Rufus') sister of Meeka (formerly 'Diana')!  We adopted Dozer in August of 2009. He has been such a great addition to our family. He is such a great dog and very well mannered and intelligent. We are so fortunate to have organizations like yours around. I was told about SCARS through a friend who had gotten ... Read Full Story

Callie January 2010 - Callie has settled in very well since we adopted her at the beginning of December. She was a little upset to be leaving her brothers but as long as one of us was close by, she was okay. From day one, she has been a very affectionate dog. She loves being with people, whether we are going for a walk, playing in the house or even workin... Read Full Story

Tignish (formerly Lucina) January 2010 - I have been in my new home for about 10 months. I was a little skinny and rough around the edges after the birth of eight pups. My new Mom and Dad said that wasn't a problem and after a few trips to the vet things settled down. Good thing since I heard my Dad say he was going to make me get a paper route if we kept going back to the ... Read Full Story

Buddy January 2010 - Hello Scars! This is Buddy and we adopted him late August 2009.  He has fit into our family extremely well, and gets lots of love and attention from mom and dad and his sister and brother.  He is very "spirited" and  loves to go for walks, runs, car rides and steal yummy food off the counter tops when no one is look... Read Full Story

Sadie January 2010 - Hi, I'm Sadie. On October 26, 2008, a really nice lady adopted me and I'd only been on the SCARS site for one day! I wanted to say a big thank you to my foster parents, Ryan and Brianna, and let them know that I am really doing great! When my mom adopted me, I thought that she must really love me and it turns out I was... Read Full Story

Meeka (formerly Diana) January 2010 - Hi, Meeka here (formely of the adopable trio known as Diana, Ross, and Supremes) here. It's been six months since I was adopted and I am just checking in to let you know how I am doing. I have grown a lot and am starting to fill out now. I love to play all the time and am lucky cause I have two big sisters and a brother to ... Read Full Story

Tippy January 2010 - Hi SCARS. A year ago last January we adopted Tippy. Upon first meeting her my Dad feel completely in love with her and she hasn't left his side since... well she might have wondered off once but she was found again and since then hasn't left his side - ha-ha!   Tippy has fit in with our family very well. We lost our previ... Read Full Story

Casey (formely Pixie) January 2010 - Hi SCARS, Casey is doing so well, she has made our house a home! She has quite the life now and had a fabulous Christmas. Casey's day starts out nice and slow, she might eat some breakfast or she might wait to see what she gets at Doggy Day Care at Jen's mom's house. She has two dog cousins that she gets to hang out with. They sit on... Read Full Story

Kenya January 2010 - The following is an update from Kenya whom we adopted in September 2009 as a puppy. - Michelle Dumont   "Boy, how time flies. It seems like just yesterday I came to SCARS with my brothers and sisters at just six weeks old, but now I'm becoming a lady in my furever home. I have been a handful for my new family while g... Read Full Story

Bo January 2010 - Hi Everyone! My name is Bo and I was adopted last August. I was six months old back then and I had a big heart and lots of love to give -- but no training at all! I drove my parents crazy, but they never gave up on me. They took me to school and I did a great job. My first birthday is just around the corner and I am one happy... Read Full Story

Hunter January 2010 - Hunters first night with us was Christmas eve, he sure made himself at home. He is a great dog. Hunter, we found out is two and has had a tough go at it. He has scars on his wonderful face and a chipped tooth, but other than that, the vet said he is a great dog. He now has a two-year-old cockapoo sister to play with, and a 16-ye... Read Full Story

Harley (Formerly Ernie) January 2010 update - Hi, my name is Harley and I was in SCARS care when I was born on November 8, 2009. My mom, Rachelle, was lucky to have been rescued from a northern pound just three days before giving birth to me! I don't want to think about how awful it would have been for me and my litter mates to have been born at the pound (or&nb... Read Full Story

Pete December 2009 - Hi everyone at SCARS. We adopted Pete about 6 months ago and, well, he is utterly incredible. We are so happy you let us take him home. He was easy to train and is loved by EVERYONE in our neighborhood. Just wanted to let you guys know that we are VERY grateful to have him in our lives.   Paul and Alyson Read Full Story

Druid December 2009 - Oh YEAH! Life is awsome. I have been adopted!!! FINALLY! My wondeful new family is retired so I get to hang with them ALL the time and go out to the cabin at the lake and go for long walks. Did I mentioned my life is AWESOME!!!! My foster mom misses me terribly, BUT she knows I now have the life she dreamed ... Read Full Story

Rimbey December update - It is with great pride that we send in some pictures of Rimbey in his new home. Rimbey is pictured with us and with his buddy Pendleton (who is a friend's guide dog). He is now VERY settled in his new home! It took Rimbey a solid week to make himself at home, but now he's into a ro... Read Full Story

Cailin December 2009 - To the best of anyone’s knowledge, when we adopted Cailin last February she was about eight or nine months old. I first saw her as she was getting out of her foster parent’s car at the ferry landing in Balfour, B.C. (they had her with them while on vacation). I stopped dead in my tracks, she looked at me, I looked at her and that wa... Read Full Story

Jenna (formerly Maggie) December update - On November 23, 2009, after a lot of looking, I adopted Jenna, a five-month-old puppy. I just wanted to let you know she is doing wonderful. When she first arrived she was so timid and scared. I had to carry her down the stairs for the first few days untill she figured them out. She sometimes still has trouble on the laminate floo... Read Full Story

Cyrus December 2009 update - It has been 15 months or so since we adopted Cyrus and approximately a year since my first update. Thought I would drop you a line on how Cyrus is doing and provide some updated pictures.   Cyrus is still a huge cuddle bug, I've included a picture of him on my lap, while I'm sitting in the basement recl... Read Full Story

Dinah December 2009 - Hi, We adopted Dinah (then Diana) in August 2008. Her foster mom, Pam, loved her SO much so we were sure we would as well. Dinah has turned out to be one of the best things to ever happen to our family. We haven’t been very good at sharing this information with Pam or with SCARS, but I thought the holiday season was the perfect time... Read Full Story

Molly (formerly Chloe) Colm & Karen MacCathy have been a SCARS foster home for many years.  When they took in Chloe (now Molly), they knew she would need a forever home with a bit of patience so Molly could get past her fears. Here's an update from the family that is very glad they took a chance on this pretty merle colour dog.... Read Full Story

Chuck (formerly Tuck) November 2009 update - Hi, this is a little something for your Look at Us Now page. We're just thrilled with Chuck (formerly Tuck), and we wanted to share his good fortune and a couple of photos from his new life. Besides being a great dog, it turns out he's a pretty good writer, too. - Karen Murray & Dave Redel Hi SCARS, The people who gave... Read Full Story

Robin November 2009 update - Robin (who also goes by "Quinn") has been doing fantastic! She had no idea about any commands when I first brought her home. Luckily, she is naturally smart and picked up on everything really fast. She loves going for walks (learned to love the leash really quick!). She knows sit, stay, come (as long as there's not too m... Read Full Story

Eddie (formerly Zaboo) November 1, 2009 update -- Dear SCARS, We were rescued by "Zaboo" on Sept 15/09. His very caring and wonderful foster mom had given him that jazzy name to help get him noticed. He is a Black Lab/Border Collie cross of about a year old.   He looked very ordinary when we went to meet him... barking, jumping, pulling, but we were p... Read Full Story

Priya November 2009 update - Priya is a beautiful two-year-old Great Pyrenees/Collie cross. She arrived as a stray on a family farm, but unfortunately chased their livestock so was taken to the pound and then given to SCARS. When she first came to SCARS in August 2009 she was a very shy dog, but quite well mannered and gentle.&nb... Read Full Story

Ryley (formerly Fuzzle) October 2009 update - Thanks to all at the SCARS outfit for the work you do and the lives you save. Sorry, but the muppet name you gave him just had to go... first and foremost *smiles*! (Smiley) Ryley came just a bit too soon after losing my best pal and dog-child of ten years; Buddy. Thankfully, Ryley has been more than patient and accom... Read Full Story

Kneesa (formerly Cascade) October 2009 update - Hello! I just wanted to share with you how Kneesa, formerly “Cascade” is doing! It has been three months since we adopted Kneesa and she is doing very well! She is full of energy and is becoming a VERY smart dog! Her favourite toy is her stuffed monkey and she loves to suck on ice cubes! She is turning into one good l... Read Full Story

Tonka October 2009 update - In a few short weeks, Tonka has become my best bud! He has met cats and dogs of all sorts. We stay on the leash and he can be a little protective of me in the face of an unknown, but not overly so at all. He is travelling well in the car, walking lots and eating well. I get a wonderful greeting at the door every time I come... Read Full Story

Sparky (Dewy) September 2009 update - I was only with SCARS for a day. My new family put in a request for a dog like me months before I came along. So once I got with you guys, I found a new home right away. It was a quick van ride to St. Albert and "poof" I was adopted. I grew a lot bigger than expected, but no one really cared because they fell in love with me... Read Full Story

Tango September 2009 update - Tango is doing very well. We don’t even remember her not being a part of our family. We think she is about three years old now, and she has "mellowed" just a bit. No more of the chewing and destructive kinds of puppyish stuff she did when we initially got her, but she is still goofy, in a good way. She loves to go for long w... Read Full Story

Finnegan (Pedro) & Casey (Meadow) September 2009 update - WOW what is this....Casey and Finnegan back together again??? Those of us that remember Mr. Dressup will recall the super cute, very famous puppet duo loved by many kids around the country. Well good news they are back, they have re-invented themselves as a loveable canine duo, ready to run, jump, lick, bark, frolic and basi... Read Full Story

Gypsy September 2009 update - It has been about four years since I first took Gypsy in. She has been a great girl and we love her a lot. She still acts like the crazy one-year-old that she was when we got her. She has a huge bark for anyone that knocks on the door but the barks soon turn to leaps and bounds and lots of kisses. Friends lovingly call her “... Read Full Story

Beka In September 2009, SCARS took in an adorable puppy and called her Cuddles. Here's an updated from Cuddles (now Beka) about her new forever home... Nov. 4, 2009 - Hi everyone at SCARS, and especially to my foster mom, Shelly, who took such good care of me! I’m Beka. You might remember me as Cuddles. I just wanted to let you know ... Read Full Story

Buzz September 2009 - Hi SCARS, we wanted to update you on Buzz now that he has settled into our home. Buzz just had his first "healthy dog" visit to our vet, and passed with flying colours. Our vet thought he was delightful and he behaved so well. He is such a gentleman! He is down in weight (he's got a little waist ... Read Full Story

Charlie August 2009 update - Hi Scars, just a little note and some pictures of Charlie to share with you. We adopted Charlie in December 2006 and again we wanted to thank you for the work that you do. You guys had him for quite a while and I suspect you had pretty much accepted the fact that he wasn’t going to find a forever home. When we got... Read Full Story

Abby August 2009 update - Hello, just thought it would be nice for you to know how well Abby is doing since we adopted her. I know when you got her, she was under weight with a face full of porcupine quills. Since we adopted her last November, she has become a very healthy girl and doesn’t even have scars from the quills; she is a beautiful dog. Abb... Read Full Story

Coach August 2009 update - The kids call him Coachie or Coachie Bear. Our family adopted him in June at the Tails on the Trails 2009 fundraising event. I always saw him on the website and clicked on him, but when I saw him in person it was love at first sight. When I didn't want to let go of his leash that day at Lions park in St. Albert, I kne... Read Full Story

Lily (Cougar) August 2009 update - We think we have the pick of the litter! Lily is so smart. She is great on leash; Julia is able to walk her with no help from us. She is wonderful with the kids. Owen and her play as if he was a puppy. She has many dog friends. Unfortunately, Lily and Zoe (the cat) do not get along, but they have learned to share the house. Lil... Read Full Story

Betsy August 2009 update - We are writing to say thanks to all of you at SCARS for Betsy. She is a really enjoyable addition to our family, and she is adjusting really quickly. She made herself right at home with us like it was meant to be. We have already given her two nicknames -- toe biter and hoppy as she hops when she plays. Betsy learns very ... Read Full Story

Stobie August 2009 - I just wanted to give you an update on Stobie who we adopted three weeks ago. He is doing very well and is a wonderful addition to our family. He was a bit mellow at first, but when he got to know us his personality shined through. He's very loyal and smart and really just wanted to be loved. We're signed up for classes so he can... Read Full Story

Scooby Hey everyone Scooby here,   I just wanted to let you all know how great I am doing in my furever home.I was adopted July 4, 2009 and since then I have been doing great. I have a brother who is a year older then me and he has really helped me come out of my shell. We run and play all the time. I have also learned that huma... Read Full Story

Jackie Jackie came to SCARS in July 2009 with a rope deeply embedded in her neck. Her neck was shaved and treated, and she was sent to her foster home with antibiotics and some ointment to put on her wound. She was a gentle soul, and she recovered nicely. After having lived through unspeakable unkindness and neglect - just look at her now. Here's an updat... Read Full Story

Jasper (Snowball) Hi SCARS, First of all, I want to thank everyone who volunteers with SCARS. Thank you for providing so many people with the opportunity to welcome a dog into their family. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. A special thanks to Colleen and Rick for taking care of Jasper (aka Snowball) while you were fostering and loving him and thanks to Col... Read Full Story

Flora Hello! In May we celebrated Flora's second anniversary of joining our little pack. She has developed such a personality and has really overcome a lot of her insecurities in the last two years. She now is first to jump in the tub for a bath, and getting groomed by her dad seems to be growing on her. She now eagerly lines up after Basil (her ca... Read Full Story

Justice Hi everyone, we just wanted to give you an update on Justice for those of you who remember her. We adopted her in January 2008 and we can't imagine our lives without her. She is truly a member of our family. She goes on 5-10 km runs daily (winter through to summer) as well as walks so she can sniff at her leisure. At first she was a little ... Read Full Story

Teri Hi SCARS, it's me, Teri, checking in to let you guys know I’m doing great and you guys never have to worry about me again. Everything is awesome here! I have a mom and a dad and my very own boy! He always wants to play with me and pet me. They even made me my favourite toy, a ripped up tee shirt with a knot in it, great for tug of war. ... Read Full Story

Bradley This is Bradley (the guy in the middle, smiling) with his adopted dog family. We got him from SCARS in the spring of 2006. From what we understood, he was rescued from a pound along with his mother (Jinx) and his sister (Angelina). We welcomed him into our home after our dog Elli had died tragically (another great dog from SCARS). He was the best c... Read Full Story

Cain & Abel (AKA Wrangler & Heffer) Today, June 8, 2009 marks the second year since we adopted Cain & Abel. The best two years of our lives. Everyday, they never fail to make us laugh. Cain & Abel taught us to appreciate life simple joys. The boys are looking forward to summer, when the apple tree in our backyard starts bearing fruits, when we can go bike riding everyday. Whe... Read Full Story

Leela (Delilah) We were lucky to adopt Leela in June 2008. She has come a long way; both with people and other animals. She loves other dogs and can think of nothing better to do all day but play. She is still shy around people, and we are working on this, but it'll likely be a long road. She's pretty active and LOVES the dog park where she can show off how fast s... Read Full Story

Bennett Hello Sylvia, Just wanted to give you an update on Bennett, the adorable collie-cross we adopted at a SCARS event in Edmonton in November. We've been meaning to email you for quite some time now. Sorry for taking so long! You've probably been wondering how everything was going. Bennett took no time at all to settle in with his new fa... Read Full Story

Molly (Allie) Hi Sylvia, Here are some pictures of Molly (formerly Allie) who came into SCARS the same time as Bonnie, Silver etc. I have attached some photos of her and her new sisters (Indie is the gold one and Maddie is the black one and she also came from SCARS). After a couple months of fighting off the parasites and worms, Molly is now totally he... Read Full Story

Chewy Hey, he's such a wonderful dog and addition to our family – funny, charming and such a handsome fellow. We absolutely love him. I know you had him for quite a while so if you ever want to see him and you're down this way – perhaps we can visit. Hugs & kisses from Chewy and company. Take care. Johanne Read Full Story

Troy Hey everyone, Here I am just a little over 2 months later in my forever home. I have discovered so many things which include stairs (which I used to be scared of), toys (didn't know what to do with them at first) and my own yard (I just love the fresh powder after it snows!) . I've become quite the social guy at the dog park. I also like watchin... Read Full Story

Doc (Ernie) Thanks to SCARS for this adorable dog that, despite being almost 100 pounds and 7 months old, was still just a puppy when we got him. He's adapted really well to life with our other dog and a house kitten that would very easily fit in his mouth. He's very gentle and never hurts other animals. He was a little horse shy at the beginning, but now he f... Read Full Story

Lauper Dear SCARS, It is certainly time for an update as Lauper is almost a year old now. She has been a part of our family since June 2008. I must say "thank you so much" to SCARS and Lauper’s foster parents for letting us welcome Lauper into our home. She has offered so much love and asks for so very little in return. When Lauper first came hom... Read Full Story

Jasmine Hi to all the wonderful people at SCARS, It has already been 6 months since I moved to my forever home. I was a timid girl when I first moved in and it took a few weeks to get used to the idea that I could eat everything in my bowl, and know that the next meal would always come. I now live near to an off-leash park and have made many new friends... Read Full Story

Kimmi (Kemo) Hi everyone, my name was Kemo but I'm Kimmi now. I thought I'd let you know what's happening since I got adopted. I got my forever home in November 2007. Andrea told my new family that I was a lovable dog who didn't get up on the furniture... well she was right about one thing... I am a lovable dog. On the way to my new home I had a bit of a "gas" ... Read Full Story

Sofee Hey everyone at SCARS; I just thought I'd update you on how Sofee is doing. I know her foster family said that they thought she'd be the one dog whom would not be able to be adopted out, but when I saw her I knew she was the one. It's almost as though she chose me. Since then she's become quite the dog. She has an amazing personality that shines... Read Full Story

Sarah Hi there: My girlfriend recently adopted Sarah from you and she is living with us at our acreage by Stony Plain. She is really fitting well into the household. She really loves to sit on the couch and watch everything and the birds through the window. We have also bought her a pet bed and she only took one night before she was sleeping on tha... Read Full Story

Jose Hello there, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to adopt a wonderful dog. I was at your Pet Adoption Day on Jan 9 /09, and met all the wonderful dogs and amazing people in your organization. Once I got to know Josie a little, I knew that she was the match for me. She has bonded with me quite well, and has virtually never left my side ... Read Full Story

Belinda Good evening, My name is Nicole and we just adopted Belinda yesterday. I wanted to express our gratitude to you, your volunteers and others that help the animals in need. Please read a little about us. Eleven years ago my husband and I gave up trying to have a baby and set out to adopt a dog. After several attempts we didn't find one that sui... Read Full Story

Ronon (Panda) I am writing this letter as a thank you for the wonderful family members that SCARS has provided for us over the last couple of years. It all started when my fiance and I were searching for a purebred dog to join our family. In the process, we stumbled across the SCARS website. Over the next few months, I would look at the website almost daily drea... Read Full Story

Dexter Hi SCARS family! I was at the last adoption event at Petsmart with Dexter (who I adopted this past July) and someone mentioned to me that I should send in my story. I don't think I ever told the SCARS people the whole gist of me and Dexter's story either, so here it is: I've wanted a dog for as long as I could remember, but was never allowed.... Read Full Story

Leo Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Without your wonderful society we wouldn't have our Dog LEO. We adopted Leo in January 2006. 12 weeks old at the time....he is now 3 years old. A smart, spirited, high energy dog who loves to run, hike, swim and anything else that has to do with the outdoors. This is great for our lifestyle! During days that aren't great f... Read Full Story

Asylum (Layne) Hello SCARS, Thought we would drop you a line as we welcome in a brand new year. I adopted Asylum (formerly Layne) on Cinqo de Mayo 2008, and our bond began immediately. His adoption report indicated he was aggressive toward other male dogs. The neighborhood I lived in at the time was surrounded by other dog owners, mostly males, and Asylum was ... Read Full Story

Bramble (Beatrice) Hi, Thought it was time I updated you on Bramble’s progress. Since adopting her in August she’s come a long way but is still very shy with strangers. She’s very bonded to me and will try to follow me wherever I go. She absolutely loves her walks and that’s where her real personality comes out – she can relax and just be the young dog she is. Her... Read Full Story

Sweet-Pea Thank-you SCARS for giving us the chance to welcome Sweet-Pea into our family! She really fits in with our household. And she loves her new sister and brother. She loves to cuddle up with them on the couch and take a nice nap. In the mornings, she will sit beside me and put her paws on my shoulders and give me a hug, and it melts my heart. She also... Read Full Story

Stella (Abby) Hello everyone at SCARS, I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on Stella (who was named Abbey) who we adopted from Sylvia. Abbey has been fantastic and a wonderful addition to our family. The first couple of days were hard on her as I believe she was adjusting to her new surroundings and family - myself, Lindsay and our two cats, Art... Read Full Story

Sox Hi my name is Sox and I would like to update you on my forever home. My people can't believe how much they love me. It's an unconditional love! Sometimes I can be a little knotty but even then my people seem to love me even more. I have grown so much. They got me when I was about 5 weeks old, I was abandoned on a farm. I thought you would li... Read Full Story

Sage (Pebbles) Hello SCARS! I just wanted to send some updated pictures of my girl Sage (formerly "Pebbles" from the Flintstones litter!). As you can see, after her rough start at life, she is a healthy happy girl, and she owes it all to you! I hardly know how to say thank you for everything you did for her and her littermates. I was told that the others had b... Read Full Story

Tug (Tuxedo) Hi everyone @ Scars, Just dropping you a line to say Merry Christmas to all at the shelter. I have been living the life of Riley out here on the farm. It is so fun to just run and run and run. I have been at my forever home for over a year now, and have met some new friends. My very bestest friend is my new dog brother Charlie. He is an old, and... Read Full Story

Flora Just wanted to say hi from Flora and us. It's so hard to believe it's already been one year since she joined our family- seems like we've had her forever. She is doing great. She continues to be the most loving, affectionate dog in the world. She follows Basil around like a shadow with a huge smile on her face and they are inseparable as ever. Curr... Read Full Story

Blackie Blackie has been such a welcome addition to our family. We feel so fortunate to have been able to make him part of our lives. He is so well behaved and so eager to please. Blackie and I have started running twice a day (although running may be the wrong word as often there are very interesting things that require sniffing along the way) and the rav... Read Full Story

Hope Hello My name is Heidi and we adopted Hope July of 2007. We just wanted to let you know that she is doing great, she is such a wonderful friendly girl. She loves going to the dog park and chasing after sticks for hours. She is learning how to catch a Frisbee and in January we are going to start agility classes. She came on vacation with us last sum... Read Full Story

Leah Hi SCARS!! I just wanted to give you an update on Miss Leah. She is doing very well and has my mom trained to suit her needs. Leah has decided she needs to sleep in the house at night and causes a fuss until my mom lets her in. She is not allowed in the living room, but has wrangled her way into the bedroom during thunderstorms!! At bedtime she ... Read Full Story

Huey Hi there, Just a quick note to let you guys know, Huey is doing great in his new home. He's adapting to our routine and gets along with our other dog, Elmo, very well. He loves hugs and sleeping on your lap and also loves to play chase with Elmo. He's bonded very quickly with us and has made a wonderful new addition to our family. Thanks,... Read Full Story

Dexter (Runter) Well November 15th was my day to find my companion! I went to an animal rescue shelter for SCARS Second Chance Animal Rescue Society. Well to my surprise I came accross the most adorable 7 week old Bordie Collie x named Runter. He is light brown as his primary color with black facial features and a white belly. He was the smallest of the litter ... Read Full Story

Kaiser (Pekoe) Hi! We brought Kaiser (aka Pekoe, one of Lilas pups) home at the end of summer last year. He has grown so much and become a joyful addition to our family. He loves going for walks and being around people.He is a very healthy and happy boy and brings us smiles each day. Thanks so much SCARS! Read Full Story

Pumpkin and Maggie Hello SCARS! I wanted to give you an update on Pumpkin and Maggie. We adopted Pumpkin 4 years ago as a very timid and malnourished little girl. She was found at a gas station at Wandering River and was 28 pounds (and had puppies) when we adopted her (she now weighs 35 pounds). She didn't know how to walk up and down stairs, was terrified of... Read Full Story

Autumn Hi my name is Stephanie , I adopted Autumn (she is your Miss September in your calender) almost a year ago now. She is the best dog I have ever had, we absolutely adore her. I took some great pictures of her and thought you might like to see how she is doing and what she grew up to be. She gets along great with all the other animals on our farm,... Read Full Story

Jeckyl Hello Friends at SCARS, Just wanted to give you guys an update on how fantastic it has been since Jeckyl came into our lives! We adopted Jeckyl (after much begging and pleading on my end) on May 27th, 2008 and he has been spectacular ever since! He is ridiculously high energy but that couldn’t have been better because it has forced us into a ... Read Full Story

Sachee (Versace) Hello Everyone: We just wanted to let you know how Sachee is doing. Well, she is absolutely wonderful and spoiled rotten to prove it. She has been an absolute joy. We hadn't had a puppy in the house for 16 years. Lately it seemed we were rescueing older dogs which was fine. This time we wanted a puppy, we thought it would work better and it did.... Read Full Story

Gunner (AKA Goliath) Dear SCARS This is a little update on our new family member, Gunnar (formerly GOLIATH). "The Big Guns" as he is known around the block has been with us for 2 weeks. We cannot tell you how happy we are! Gunnar has blended right in with our family ~ including his new "sister" Tikka. He is so incredibly patient with her and her puppy antics....and ... Read Full Story

Bailer Bailer has adjusted very well to his new forever home. He is a star! Our other dog Koda loves him to bits. They romp and play continuously. Thanks for such a beautiful puppy. We are enjoying him tremendously! ************************* Hi to all you wonderful people. Can’t say thank you enough for the beautiful Bailer we adopted... Read Full Story

Leppard Hello SCARS volunteers! Thank you so much from my family for saving Leppard's life. Especially to Colleen & Rick who took such good care of her while being her Foster parents, including teaching her to sit and be good and just to give her so so much love. Read Full Story

Oscar Well, here I am four years after my forever family found me. My family tells everyone that I am THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD and that they adopted me from Second Chance. I get compliments all the time on how beautiful I am --- must be all that brushing my “mom” does in an attempt to decrease my shedding --- she says that’s my only negative drawback. I... Read Full Story

Vinny Hi from Vinny! I am about a year old now, so I thought I should tell you how I spent my first summer. I am a VERY active dog and I love both people and dogs (and even my cat, especially when she lets me lick her head). My mom says the only time I don't listen all that well is when I NEED to visit another dog or nice person. Otherwise I am a very... Read Full Story

Turbo (Robbie) Happy Birthday to me! I just turned 1 year old and my mom says I'm the best boy ever!! I was just a baby when I went to live with my new family and had worms so bad that it took four treatments to clear me up. I'm happy and healthy now though and very, very loved. I will never have to spend another moment living in a dump, what a relief! My fami... Read Full Story

Heidi We adopted Heidi from SCARS just over a week ago and she is fitting in perfectly! After the loss off our Wheaton "Sophie," we welcome another loving female into our family to fill the void we felt when our sweet Sophie left us. Heidi is a wonderful little dog and she seems to like it here! She is still very timid and we realized right away tha... Read Full Story

Soleil Hi there! I met Colleen Good through Edmonton Earthcycle, and mentioned that we got our most recent dog through SCARS. She said she was involved with SCARS and mentioned this update email. She suggested emailing you an update on Soleil so I thought it was high time to do so! Soleil is a wonderful girl whose name is really applicable, since sh... Read Full Story

Chester Good Afternoon Sylvia, I thought of sending you a note sooner but things have been crazy. I saw you on the news getting the Woman of Vision Award. I was very pleased to see this. You really do deserve it. Congratulations!! Chester is a wonderful dog. I attached a picture of him and my daughter Laura. Everyday we learn something new about h... Read Full Story

Juno (Josie) Hi, My name is Amanda and we adopted Josie (re-named her Juno) in February of 08. I just wanted to let you know that she's doing great! She loves going to the dog park, playing fetch, playing with our 9 month old daughter, and being the center of attention, lol. At the Tails on the Trails, we actually ran into one of her brothers, Bandit! They l... Read Full Story

Hunter Hi All, My name is Hunter and I was one of Nikki’s Pup’s and turned 2 years old on 08 March 08. I saw a picture of my brother Tucker on the web page and since it has been a while since I posted a look at me now update I thought I better get my paws a tappin’ on the key board and let everyone know how things are going! Well since my last updat... Read Full Story

Landon Hello All, I just thought I better give you an update on how well I am doing and show you what a handsome fella I have become. I am doing GREAT! I have gone to obedience classes and am currently in an Agility class (which I love). I have been excelling at everything I try. My mom is so proud of what a good boy I am. I wanted to give a specia... Read Full Story

Ginger I thought I would just send a little note about our Ginger girl (Betty). She had grown a lot already, she is turning into a lovely young miss. Most importantly her mouth is recovering beautifully! We have had a few check ups since her surgery and now her cone is off and she is allowed to start chewing on soft toys again. Still not quite ready for a... Read Full Story

Boris (Rocky) Hi there! It's been 3 weeks since we've had Boris join our family but it really only took 10 minutes for him to solidify into the position. He is such a happy-go-lucky boy with a big kind heart and a kiss for anyone and everyone within licking distance! Boris is such a quick learner and such a bright little soul to be around. He's completely ... Read Full Story

Cally Hi All! We met Cally at the Pet Smart in Edmonton`s West End. She came waltzing over and promptly sat on my foot, leaning in to get some scratches. Her foster mom suggested we take her for a little walk, which ended up sealing the deal. After making sure she wouldn’t eat cats (of which we have two), we brought her home to join our family. Cal... Read Full Story

Addison Hello SCARS I just wanted to drop you a quick note with an update on Addison. She is a phenomenal dog and I feel so lucky to have gotten her. What a ball of fun and curiousity she is! Addie and Lady are getting along famously.They have become great friends and they spend alot of time prowling the yard and frolicking. Addie is very captivated ... Read Full Story

Delilah Hi SCARS, We have had Delilah with us for one year. It feels like we’ve had her for a lot longer, buts it’s only been one wonderful year and we know many more will follow. She was supposed to be our first foster dog with SCARS, but after a week of having her we knew that she was meant to be with us and we adopted her ourselves. We already have t... Read Full Story

Benson Hi, Beth! Here is our happy Benson with his best buddy, Zak. He is a member of the family ... even to the cats (if he'd just stop giving them a chase). However, they are warming up to him! Having only three legs certainly doesn't slow this boy down. I often wonder if we could keep up to him if he had all four. We love him dearly and he's got a g... Read Full Story

Jake (Bandit) It's been only three weeks but I had to let you know how well Jake (formerly Bandit) is doing. He has made a new friend in my male cat Jonesy. The things that cat lets Jake do to him. After being attacked and losing the hair off the end of his tail to a dog I really thought Jonesy would have doggy issues but as you can see by the latest picture, th... Read Full Story

Ben and Mya Hi Sylvia, Thought we would send you some pics of Ben and Mya. We are keeping thempretty busy with 3 to 6 mile walks for us while they are probably logging1 and 1/2 that many miles. During the day and sleeping on couches and beds in the house! They are very well mannered and are opening up to us, so we can see their real personalities. Very ... Read Full Story

Tucker Hello SCARS people! I just wanted to send a shout out. It was just about this time last year when we came looking for someone to join our family. We found Tucker (looked like a Shepherd cross with one blue eye, one brown - and was in the calendar last year which made him a celebrity around town). We're happy to report he's the best part of our... Read Full Story

Harrison We just wanted to give an update on Harrison. Harry is AWESOME!!! We are so happy with him and he so easily fit in with the family. His four-legged brother Nanook got used to him fairly quickly and they play constantly. But his best friend is his mom's boss's dog. He goes to work with his mom at a hostel and him and Lasha (a purebred Husky) play... Read Full Story

Angus We recently adopted a dog (Angus) from SCARS and we are so happy to have him in our lives! When I saw his photo on the SCARS website I just knew that he needed us to give him a happy and safe forever home. He is very inquisitive and energetic, and he loves going for long walks or playing Frisbee with his new mom & dad. Angus is growing q... Read Full Story

Beau Hello, Just a quick note to provide you with an update on Beau-beau. He is a delightful little dog, very sunny and happy. we are signing up to volunteer for the pet therapy program we have here in Yellowknife! Beau loves cuddling, running in the deep snow, chasing his dog sister around the house, and eating! Thanks again for sendin... Read Full Story

Odie (AKA Roper) We adopted Odie (formerly Roper) in June/07 and he was one of Brooke's little ones. She had just been rescued from up north and when we found out about her she had just had 8 puppies. My friend Olivia volunteered at SCARS and got me in contact with DOGSPAW where Odie was being fostered. It was love a first sight for us. He was smelly, and dirty fro... Read Full Story

Skyler Hi there!! It's me Skylar, I just wanted to "paw" you a message to tell you how happy I am at my new home!! I have three two legged siblings and one four legged sibling. My border collie sister and I love to wrestle in the back yard and I even let the baby crawl all over me. I travel well and am learning the rules of my new house. I go off leash at... Read Full Story

Shelby (aka Petunia) On September 22, 2007 a wonderful event happened. Shelby (aka Petunia) welcomed us into her life. Shelby is a 10 year old, long haired dachshund. She is deaf, and with age, is starting to lose her sight as well, however, she can still spot a crumb falling from across the room! And the energy this little girl has!! You just wouldn’t believe it! ... Read Full Story

Annie (Jill) This is Annie. Her sad eyes and battle scarred face tore at our hearts. We had just lost our young SCARS rescue, Casey, to a tragic accident. Holly was depressed and subdued and needed a playmate. We were looking for a Lab/ Border Collie cross, with short hair this time. Annie's little face begged us to adopt her. We all piled into the car on a ... Read Full Story

Cricket (Pearl) Just wanted to send along some pictures of Cricket (formerly Pearl) enjoying her new home. Please feel free to use them as you like. Cricket hasn't been a problem free gal, but she is definately part of the family now. Her sense of humor and love for life is infectous! ***Karen Read Full Story

Bruno (Hugo Boss) Hi there, Just wanted to send a short note thanking you guys for the newest addition to our family! We have had Bruno for 3 weeks now - he has been an absolute joy! He now plays well with our 2 year old Wheaten Terrier who has shown much patience for the energetic little ball of fluff and teeth. He constantly is entertaining us - he is really cl... Read Full Story

Nanuk (Lady) Hi there. This is an update on Lady the rescued Pyrenese. It has been 3 weeks since I picked her up. She is now called Nanuk (inuit for Polar Bear) and she has settled in nicely and has made new friends everywhere we go.Two weeks ago she was spayed and had entropian repair to her eyes (surgury to stop her eyelashes from touching her eyes, wh... Read Full Story

Ralph (Michael) Hi SCARS Here is Ralph, formerly Michael, I would like to thank SCARS and also my foster mother Pauline, for getting me a new home. I have a sister named Mika, she was from SCARS, so we have a lot in common. I also, have another sister (CAT) named Cleo, and we are not the best of buddies yet but am working on it. As you can see I am the best loo... Read Full Story

Aris Hi, I adopted Aris in July of this summer after my 11  year old companion dog Bud passed away. It was pretty traumatic and Aris helped me make the transition easier. Here is a picture of her now (November) in her new home, happy and healthy. *Lydia, Happy SCARS adoptee recipient ******************************** Here's an updated pictu... Read Full Story

Dixie Hi, not sure if you remember us, but we adopted Dixie (black Shepherd mix) from a farm outside of Edmonton a couple of years ago. We just wanted to let you all know she is doing wonderful! My fiancé and I just moved to Nova Scotia but I had to drive out here first by myself because he had to leave a week or so later. Anyway I took Dixie and she was... Read Full Story

Oslo (AKA Blue) Hi SCARS ladies!!! James and I adopted Oso (formerly known as Blue) from you this summer and I just wanted to give you an update! We adopted Oso after he was treated at Whitemud Creek Veterinary Clinic for having porcupine quills removed from his face (he and his brothers must have been super hungry to go after a porcupine!). Oso is the... Read Full Story

Lexie (AKA Leesa) Hi everyone, I just wanted to send along a thank you to all of the volunteers and organizers that helped get me healthy and find my forever home. It has been about seven months since I have been home and life is lots of fun here. As you can see in the picture, I have a little one to look after and he keeps me very busy. He loves me lots, and a... Read Full Story

Heidi (Celeste) We adopted Heidi September 16, 2007, so it has almost been two years and life has been wonderful with this little girl in our lives. She is so sweet and kind and the best companion we could ever hope for. I remember when we went to see her at the Petsmart, her foster Mom told us that she had a sibling and someone had come to see the two pups and He... Read Full Story

Olive (Autumn) Hello! I just want to send along a success story and a picture of our Olive (formerly known as Autumn) who we adopted in August. We instantly fell in love with her and she bonded with us. It didn't take long for her to settle in and even when she's causing trouble (which does happen from time to time), we can't stay mad at her for long. She'... Read Full Story

Patrick Hi, we are delighted to give you an update on Patrick who was adopted on August 28, 2007 (or should I say that’s when Patrick adopted us!). We lost our beloved lab, Honey, back in April and after 14 ½ years together we weren’t anxious to have another pet. But from the moment we walked into Dogspaw, Patrick captured our hearts. He walked around ... Read Full Story

Buffy (Amarula) Hello all, Thought I would send you a quick update with a few pictures of Amarula, who now goes as Buffy. She's four and half months now, and is tipping the scale at 20lbs. Not the wee one we brought home, though she still likes to be held and is convinced she's a lap dog. She's doing amazingly well and has settled in better than we could expect... Read Full Story

Guiness (Ava) Hi there. It has been a few weeks since we brought Ava home and we wanted to let you know she is doing really well. We had to change her name as our friends have a (human) baby named Ava and it would have been a bit confusing later on. She is now named Guiness because she is black and tan and a little bitter! She still doesn't trust strangers ... Read Full Story