The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is happy to be internet hosting one other Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic at its Secure Haven location (5060 74 Avenue SE, Calgary) on September 17, 2025. This particular occasion provides seniors aged 65+ the chance to deliver their beloved pets in at no cost veterinary check-ups and core vaccinations.
“Our pets are household, and for a lot of seniors, they’re additionally day by day companions and an necessary supply of consolation,” stated Amy Corpe, Director of Animal Well being at AARCS. “By eradicating monetary boundaries to care, these clinics guarantee pets stay wholesome and seniors can proceed having fun with the unconditional love of their animals.”
The initiative is designed to strengthen the bond between folks and their pets whereas serving to stop animals from being surrendered to shelters. Rising veterinary prices are a number one motive some house owners are compelled to half with their pets. By providing companies like wellness exams, vaccines, parasite prevention, and microchipping for free of charge, AARCS helps seniors hold their companions at residence the place they belong.
This program not solely promotes animal well being, but additionally helps psychological wellness for seniors by lowering the stress of selecting between day by day value of residing and caring for his or her pets. It additionally relieves strain on Calgary’s animal shelters, a lot of that are stretched past capability.
Eligibility Necessities:
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Pet guardians have to be 65 years of age or older and on mounted revenue
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Have their very own technique of transportation to and from AARCS Secure Haven
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Seniors should full and submit an software for approval
Please observe: This occasion is for senior pet house owners, not senior pets. Pets of any age are welcome, so long as their guardian meets the eligibility necessities. Purposes can be reviewed on a first-come, first-served foundation.
For extra data and to use, go to aarcs.ca/wellness-clinics!
