by Cathryn Hanssen | Jul 24, 2015 | Animal Rescue, Volunteering
The Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force (ASNTF) is an organization that I have been a volunteer with for the past 3 years. The task force provides community based wellness clinics for pets and owners, in order to assist with pet overpopulation concerns, as well as...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Feb 22, 2015 | Animal Rescue, Relationships, Stress
In October 2014, we took in a foster dog that needed a home. He had been living in a rural community in Alberta, and had been on his own for some time. When I brought Simon home he was scared, hungry, and unsure about being around people, being indoors, and having...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Dec 23, 2014 | Animal Rescue
I have volunteered in animal rescue for several years now, and have learned that there is always a need for foster homes. We have fostered a few times, however we have a dog who is dog-aggressive, so we cannot do it too often. If you are in a situation where you can...