SPCAs, Humane Societies & Shelters
The Alberta SPCA operates independently of all other animal welfare organizations. The links on this page are provided as a service to the public. The Alberta SPCA is not responsible for content posted by other organizations.
The Alberta SPCA does not maintain a shelter and cannot accept the surrender of unwanted pets. For owners looking for help finding their animal a new home, who require financial assistance to care for their pet, or who need guidance with behavioural issues with their animal, we encourage you to check out the Edmonton Humane Society’s Helping Every Loved Pet (HELP) tool.

SPCAs & Humane Societies in Alberta
Each SPCA or humane society in Alberta is an independent organization. To find out about the organization in your community, contact it through the links below.
- Grande Prairie Regional Animal Care Facility
- Harvest Sky Animal Rescue (Hanna)
- Hinton & District SPCA
- Lakeland Humane Society (Cold Lake)
- Lethbridge Community Animal Services
- Lethbridge & District Humane Society
- Medicine Hat SPCA
- Peace Regional SPCA
- Pincher Creek Humane Society
- Wild Rose Humane Society (Didsbury)
Animal Shelters & Rescues in Alberta
Numerous groups across the province operate animal shelters. Many of these groups also accept surrendered pets in certain circumstances. The Alberta SPCA lists these organizations as a courtesy.
This list is not intended to be an endorsement for any group.
- AARCS (Calgary & Edmonton)
- Alberta Sphynx Rescue
- Animal Rescue Committee of Slave Lake
- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) - Calgary
- ARTS Senior Animal Rescue (Alberta wide)
- Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue (Grande Prairie)
- Barrhead Animal Rescue Society
- Camrose & Area Animal Shelter
- Cause for Critters (Drayton Valley)
- Edson Animal Rescue Society
- FARMM Livestock Rescue
Many people want to adopt their pet from a sheltering organization to ensure an animal receives the opportunity to live its best life. But not all organizations share the same ideals, or maintain the same health and welfare standards. Learn more about how you can ensure the organization you’re dealing with has the animals’ health and welfare as their top priority.