Red Deer & District SPCA

Building Pawsitive Futures

4505 77 Street, Red Deer, AB (403) 342-7722

Current Events and Press Release

Put your name on a piece of history!
Monday January 18, 2010

You have the unique opportunity to put your name on a piece of history! Red Deer & District SPCA’s new animal welfare and humane education centre will be opening very soon, and we still have a number of naming opportunities within the facility. Naming a room, area or item within our brand-new centre is a wonderful way to...  [ more ]

Annual General Meeting
Monday January 11, 2010

Please join us at the Bower Ponds Cronquist House for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Note:  This venue may change to our new Red Deer & District SPCA facility, if it's available by February 18th.    [ more ]

Pictures with Santa and Santa Claws Photos
Friday January 8, 2010

We had a great turnout again for our annual Pictures with Santa and Petsmart Santa Claws photo events.   Thanks to all those who brought in their beautiful pets for a visit and photo with Santa.  We certainly hope they all received what they asked him for.   [ more ]

Winner of the Holiday Raffle
Friday January 8, 2010

Congratulations to Shelley Simmons, winner of our holiday raffle .  The prize of a picture donated by Tyler Thompson titled "The Skate", was valued at $650.   [ more ]

2010 Dog Licenses
Friday January 8, 2010

IS YOUR BEAGLE LEGAL?? Donate to your local SPCA without it costing you an extra penny! How? Purchase your 2010 dog license at Red Deer & District SPCA. The City of Red Deer contributes $7.50 from every license purchased through our SPCA to Red Deer & District SPCA. The price of your license is the same; we do not apply a...  [ more ]

Dog Spay/Neuter Program
Friday January 8, 2010

Each year City of Red Deer sponsors a dog spay/neuter program for people who cannot afford to alter their dog(s).  The program is paid for with proceeds from dog licenses sold. Deadline for submission to License/Permit Inspector at City Hall is - 4:30 p.m. on March 26, 2010. The form is attached uploads/Spay-Neuter Clinic...  [ more ]

Pet Gift Bags
Thursday November 26, 2009

Come see us at our booth in the Parkland Mall on November 26, 27, 28 & 29 for that  purr-fect Christmas gift for your favorite cat or dog. Click Here to download the Christmas Gift Basket PDF    [ more ]

Tricks for Treats!
Monday October 26, 2009

Tricks for Treats!   Halloween is here and the winter season is soon to follow! For us guest dogs here at the SPCA that means spending the majority of our days in our warm indoor kennels; which can get a bit boring! There is one thing that makes those inside days a little more enjoyable and Howl-o-ween is the time for giving...  [ more ]

Fall Specials!
Friday October 23, 2009

Come on in this season and ask us about our Fall adoption specials!    [ more ]

Pictures with Santa
Thursday October 22, 2009

  Join us at Bower Place Mall on December 6th for our annual Pictures with Santa Event            [ more ]

2010 Bark at the Bend Event
Thursday October 22, 2009

It's never to early to plan for a fun summer time event, and in this case it's our 2010 Bark at the Bend event.  We've set the date, so be sure to add September 11, 2010 to your calendars.  It's sure to be a great day!  [ more ]

Congratulations
Wednesday October 21, 2009

Congratulations to Shirley Neilson, Deb Simmons, and Vera Mokoski who are the Red Deer & District S.P.C.A.'S 2008 CFHS National Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients. http://www.cfhs.ca/info/volunteer_recognition_awards  [ more ]

Bark at the Bend (updated)
Tuesday October 6, 2009

  Red Deer & District SPCA would like to thank everyone who participated in the 10th annual Bark and the Bend event held at Three Mile Bend on Saturday, September 12th. A special thank you to Judy and her Bark at the Bend team of volunteers for all their hard work in making this the most...  [ more ]

*WARNING* in light of the new G-Force movie
Tuesday August 4, 2009

Please never put a real guinea pig into an exercise ball or wheel, as depicted in the new children's animated film G-Force.  Doing so could cause them serious harm, since their spines, feet and ankles are not like hamsters or gerbils.  Please pass this information along. Thank you.  [ more ]

Kittens Galore!!
Tuesday June 16, 2009

It's kitten season again and here at the SPCA we have a bunch of lil' fluff balls just waiting for the right home.  Come visit our cat room today to get your fill of wide eyes, fluffy bums and shenanigans!  [ more ]

Winners of the Raffle!
Monday June 15, 2009

  1. Lottery Basket donated by Judy Ziemmer and Julie & Gerritt Patton:     RYAN PEPPER TICKET #215 2. Food Basket donated by Save On Foods Eastside and AG Foods:      CHAI CHOON LEE TICKET #499 3. Coffee Basket donated by Julie & Gerritt Patton and Green Bottoms Cloth Diaper...  [ more ]

Guardian Angel update
Friday March 27, 2009

    The Story of Danny A letter from an adoptive pet parent Hello there, I want to say thank you to the Red Deer SPCA for all of the work you do in helping misplaced pets and finding them new and forever homes. 17 years ago, I walked into the SPCA with my parents and brother and we came looking for a new addition...  [ more ]

Pawsitively Gorgeous!
Monday March 23, 2009

Pawsitively Gorgeous! Winners Hare are the winners of the SPCA's Pawsitively Gorgeous dog fashion and beauty contest held Sunday, March 22 at Bower Place.  Photos by Stan McCarthy. Royal Family Prince of the Pageant title went to Rippl, the red Doberman Pinscher shown with  his owner...  [ more ]

Purchase used animal crates...support the SPCA!
Sunday October 26, 2008

We have various carrying/travel kennels in great shape that are not being used. All the kennels have a hard plastic side and grate door and come in various colours and brands. Help support the animals at the SPCA through the purchase of these kennels. Small Kennels - 19 inches to 24 inches $20.00 Medium Kennels - 25 inches to...  [ more ]
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