All the animals at AARCS want for Christmas is you
Dave Dormer
Published: Dec 10, 2016
Updated: Dec 12, 2016
CBC News
Excerpt
The negative impacts from the downturn in Alberta's economy aren't just affecting people — some pets are having a hard time too.
The number of animals being surrendered to the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) has gone up, said spokeswoman Lindsay Black, with many of them suffering medical needs.
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