Companion Animal Outreach Society

We have some beautiful faces ready to meet you at our Sunridge Adoption Center. ❤ Sarah, Sheila, McDonald, and Leonard love to cuddle, play, and meet new people! They are all excited to find their forever families and can't wait to say hello. Call or message (587)888-2487 for more information about these cuties!

DOG PARK ETIQUETTE Dog parks are one of those places that seem like a brilliant idea, and would be, if we all knew how to behave. But we don't. You can potentially ruin your dog by taking them to dog parks. A single situation gone wrong can escalate into an attack or fight, which can cause life-long reactivity or fear aggression in your dog. The reality is that dog parks are not the playground most people think they are. But they c...
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Here are the dogs currently available for adoption at our Adoption Centre inside Petland Red Deer! Please click on the individual pictures for more information. We are open 11-6 daily. Please call or text 403.318.7508 with any questions.

Willie was one of the 11 puppies surrendered to us with their mom in July. All the beautiful babes and Cali, their mom, found furrever homes and here's a sweet update from one of them.
"Hello, this is Willie! We change his name to Billy after we brought him home on July 31th. We are so happy that Billy is part of our happy family, we are lucky to have him!"

We have the sweetest bunny available for adoption! Nicole is available at our Adoption Centre in Red Deer. She loves attention and to explore her surroundings. Call or text us for more information 403 318 7508. UPDATE: Nicole has been adopted!

ECLAMPSIA in CATS and DOGS -- MILK FEVER
Eclampsia is an emergency medical condition associated with a life threatening drop in blood calcium levels that occurs in nursing mothers. The lactating animal is especially susceptible to blood calcium depletion because of milk production. It can occur just before or up to five weeks after giving birth. Eclampsia occurs much less often in cats then in dogs. Signs can be terrifying to pet owners as they can exhibit lethargy, trembling..., weakness, faint pulse, collapse, seizures, and in untreated cases, death. Hyperthermia (increased body temperature) is a common finding, due to the heat generated by uncontrollable muscle trembling. It is a true medical emergency and you need to contact your vet immediately. Treatment involves immediate intravenous injections of calcium and other drugs. Intravenous calcium needs to be administered very carefully and slowly. Some cats/ dogs will require anti seizure drugs to control seizures and tetany. Oral calcium supplements and weaning the babies as quickly as possible are required for follow up care. If diagnosed and treated promptly, recovery is usually rapid and complete. Calcium supplementation or feeding cottage cheese in pregnant and nursing cats/dogs is not recommended. Excessive calcium intake during pregnancy or nursing can suppress parathyroid hormone production and actually increase the risk of developing low blood calcium levels or Eclampsia. All pregnant cats/dogs should be fed a high quality diet formulated for pregnant and nursing mothers, that is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Supplementing the diet with omega 3 fatty acids like fish oil is recommended but will not help reduce the risk of Eclampsia. If you suspect Eclampsia is developing, prevent the babies from suckling and contact your veterinarian immediately. Clinical signs of Eclampsia become evident in cats when their total calcium levels drop below 7.0 mg/dL(0.04mmol/L), and 8.0mg/dL (0.45 mmol/L) in dogs. Credit to Ernest Ward, DVM
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Hello Everyone! We are looking for volunteers to help us with a large transfer of animals into our Red Deer shelter.
Volunteers are needed to help with the transport of animals to/from Edmonton and Calgary, as well as help with the intake of the animals into the shelter in Red Deer.
... The pictures below are from large intakes we did last year. This is fast paced, hard work and we rely on our wonderful volunteers to make this possible!
If you are interested in assisting us please contact us or come into the Adoption Centre to fill out a Volunteer form.
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Wow, what a month! August was a busy month for us with lots of adoptions, including handsome boy Murphy! In total, 91 animals found their furrever homes. 💕 Thank you to our communities for all your support including helping us with canned wet food donations and sharing our posts, we could not do what we do without you! Here's to another great month in September. 🍂
Please have a look at all of the wonderful Happy Endings Photos for August: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…

DOG MYTHS MYTH #1: Only Male Dogs Hump other Dogs. This behavior from females is an act of dominance and is perfectly normal. MYTH #2: Indoor Dogs Don’t Need Heartworm Prevention. Mosquitoes spread heartworms, so prevention is very important. An infected dog faces a long, expensive treatment process. MYTH #3: Giving Your Dog Leftovers is Okay....
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Our second Pub Night is coming up in November. If you are interested in donating something towards it, please contact 403 347 2388 or 403 550 4443 for pickups. Thank You to everyone for your support!

Join us today from 12-5 for the Best Friends Fur-Ever Adoption Event! We have lots of dogs and cats ready for adoption at both of our adoption centres inside Petland Red Deer & Petland Sunridge in Calgary! Plus, enjoy special adoption fees all weekend long! #PetlandCanada

Meet Marcee, one of our sweet foster mommas! Marcee is currently in care being the best mom to not only her kittens, but lots of others. Last week we got six kittens who didn't have their mom and this lovely lady gladly took them on. It was perfect timing because her babies were ready to stop nursing. Then two days ago a box of four kittens was found on the side of a road. Two are about one week old and two are about three weeks, no mom was found with them. This amazing momma cat is now raising these four as well! That's fourteen kittens including her own litter! She is an amazing cat. Thank you to her and our amazing foster homes for all the work they do for our animals. 💕🙌

Hi Everyone! My name is Cash and I am looking for my furrever home!
I am a one year old mixed breed and I just love to play with dogs and people alike!
... Sometimes I am shy around new people which makes me bark because I just am not sure why they are looking at me! But give me time and you will see how fun I can be and how eager I am to learn new things!
Please come and visit me at the Adoption Centre inside Petland Red Deer!
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A Big Thank You and Shout Out goes out to the Ramada Olds for raising funds and purchasing much needed supplies for our rescue pets!! So many yummy treats, toys and food!! We are beyond grateful for their generosity! Need a place to stay in Olds? Please Consider Ramada Olds This hotel is Pet Friendly and is very active in their community!

Meet Dallas! He is a sweet bunny ready to hop to his forever home! 🐇 Dallas is litter trained, neutered, microchipped, and super friendly. He loves hopping around in his floor pen and getting nose scratches. Available for adoption at Sunridge Petland, call or message (587)888-2487 for more information! 💕 UPDATE: Dallas has been adopted!

CATS -- FACT or FICTION 1. Cats Always Land on Their Feet: FICTION. Cats are more apt to be injured from low heights then high because they don't have time to turn or twist their bodies into the correct position to land safely. 2. Females Should Have a Litter Before Spaying: FICTION. There is no benefit from this. It is encouraged to have them spayed, to control the overpopulation, which overcrowds shelters and puts individual cats at risk. 3. Cats Can't be Trained: FICTION.... Teaching your cat to do certain things can strengthen the bond between them and your family. 4. It's Okay for Cats to Have Some Chocolate: FICTION. Chocolate contains theobromine which is toxic to both dogs and cats. 5. Indoor Cats Can Get Diseases: FACT. The reality is that all cats can contract illnesses. Airborne germs, being brought in on your clothing or your dog are a couple of ways. 6. Cats Will Steal the Breathe of a Baby: FICTION. The basis of this myth is from cats liking to snuggle up against warm bodies. 7. Garlic on Your Cats Food Will Get Rid of Worms: FICTION. Garlic can cause anemia in cats and should be avoided. 8. Cats Shouldn’t Have Milk: FACT. It Causes diarrhea and obesity. 9. A Cat Without Whiskers Loses it's Balance: FICTION. Cats use them as feelers, not for balance. They can also tell you the mood of your cat. 10. Pregnant Women Have to Avoid Cats Due to Infection Known as Toxoplasmosis: FICTION. Toxoplasmosis is spread through feces and litter. Avoid the litter box and everything will be fine. 11. Table scraps are okay for my cat: FICTION. Table scraps are empty calories for cats. A piece of cheese for a 10 pound cat is like eating three chocolate bars. 12. Cats like water: FACT. While most cats hate baths, they find running water fascinating. They will often sit in the sink waiting for the water to be turned on. They also like sitting in the rain. 13. Cats are Nocturnal: FICTION. Cats are crepuscular. They are most active at dawn and dusk. The shape of their eyes allows them to see well in low light. 14. Cats are Loners: FICTION. Most cats like to live in a colony. 15. Cats only Purr when Happy: FICTION. While purring is heard at times of contentment, they also purr when in pain and while dying. Kittens can purr by the time they are 48 hours old. 16. Black Cats are Bad Luck: FICTION. There are nearly as many superstitions about them bringing good luck as bad. However asthma and immunology people with dark cats were 4 times more likely to suffer a moderate to severe allergy attack. Researchers speculate that darker cats produce more fel d 1 allergen in their skin and saliva.
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Transformation Tuesday! Shelby was rescued in June and found with severe corneal damage in one eye leaving her partially blind and lots of lesions and scabs from past injuries. She was adopted a couple weeks ago and her new family sent us this great photo of her, she looks like a totally different dog!
"Shelby is doing really well! She loves going on long walks downtown where she can say hi to everyone on the street and we know some basic commands now!"