WELCOME!!
Animal Haven Rescue League is located in Stettler, Alberta and serves the Central Alberta area. We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization whose animals are cared for in foster homes. Animal Haven is a registered society with the Provincial government and a registered charity with the Federal government.
OUR MISSION: To provide for the rescue, rehabilitation and permanent placement in safe homes of abused, abandoned or surrendered domestic animals; mainly dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
OUR MISSION: To provide for the rescue, rehabilitation and permanent placement in safe homes of abused, abandoned or surrendered domestic animals; mainly dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
I DIDN'T CHOOSE TO BE A STRAY...
I was born into this life.
Of loneliness and sadness,
Of hardship and of strife.
With a heavy heart and tired paws,
I walk the streets on end.
No family to call my own,
No one to call my friend.
I’ve never had a loving home,
No door has opened wide.
No friendly voice has called to me,
“Poor kitty, come inside.”
I’ve never had a windowsill
To lie on in the sun,
No cozy bed to snuggle in
When the day is done.
I have no one to comfort me
When I am hurt or sick.
Instead I’m chased away with
brooms,
Or hit with stones and sticks.
I have feelings, thoughts and dreams
And so much love to give.
But I have no one to love me back,
So I simply try to live.
My hunger and my thirst are
great,
My legs are growing weak.
I hope that someone rescues me,
Some kindness do I seek.
But no one stops to offer help,
They look and walk away.
They do not hear my plaintive
cries,
I’m just a scruffy stray.
My head I can no longer lift,
No rescuer I see.
I close my eyes but I’m afraid,
What will become of me?
I dreamed I met a man of light
who looked at me and smiled,
“I see your pain and loneliness,
Let me comfort you, my child.”
He said, “While people see a stray
So matted, frail and thin,
I see the goodness of your heart,
Your loving soul within.”
He cradled me in gentle arms
And whispered in my ear,
“Come with me, you’ll have a
home
Where all will hold you dear.
“You’ll hurt no more, nor be afraid
And you’ll see wondrous things.
Some angels have both fur and paws
Before they get their wings.”
Judy Layne, Nova Scotia SPCA
I was born into this life.
Of loneliness and sadness,
Of hardship and of strife.
With a heavy heart and tired paws,
I walk the streets on end.
No family to call my own,
No one to call my friend.
I’ve never had a loving home,
No door has opened wide.
No friendly voice has called to me,
“Poor kitty, come inside.”
I’ve never had a windowsill
To lie on in the sun,
No cozy bed to snuggle in
When the day is done.
I have no one to comfort me
When I am hurt or sick.
Instead I’m chased away with
brooms,
Or hit with stones and sticks.
I have feelings, thoughts and dreams
And so much love to give.
But I have no one to love me back,
So I simply try to live.
My hunger and my thirst are
great,
My legs are growing weak.
I hope that someone rescues me,
Some kindness do I seek.
But no one stops to offer help,
They look and walk away.
They do not hear my plaintive
cries,
I’m just a scruffy stray.
My head I can no longer lift,
No rescuer I see.
I close my eyes but I’m afraid,
What will become of me?
I dreamed I met a man of light
who looked at me and smiled,
“I see your pain and loneliness,
Let me comfort you, my child.”
He said, “While people see a stray
So matted, frail and thin,
I see the goodness of your heart,
Your loving soul within.”
He cradled me in gentle arms
And whispered in my ear,
“Come with me, you’ll have a
home
Where all will hold you dear.
“You’ll hurt no more, nor be afraid
And you’ll see wondrous things.
Some angels have both fur and paws
Before they get their wings.”
Judy Layne, Nova Scotia SPCA
SECRETS THAT YOUR PET WON'T TELL YOU!
Just because I'm purring doesn't mean I'm happy and content.
I also purr when I’m in pain or mortally afraid because it’s a self-soothing mechanism.
Thinking about getting me a buddy?
I’ll get along best with a cat who’s of the opposite sex and slightly younger than I am, but don’t just throw us in a room together. Talk to your vet or a trainer about how to introduce us gradually. If I’m an older cat and I’ve lived alone with you for years, I don’t need a friend. Really. I’m already too set in my ways.
Our Foster Families provide love and a safe haven for our animals until we can find them a forever home. These people are so very important to our organization and Animal Haven provides all of the necessary supplies and support to ensure their success. Fostering an animal is not a lifetime commitment; it's a commitment to save a life. We are always on the lookout for more foster families because then we can help more animals who are in need of a home. If you are interested in becoming a foster please call us at 403-741-6128.
