Winter comes to Alberta every year.  Temperatures drop, a blanket of snow falls and we prepare ourselves for short days, long nights and heavy coats.

Each year as winter approaches, dog rescuers start feeling more anxious.  We know how many homeless dogs will not be able to withstand the freezing temperatures.  We know how important it is to find more foster placements.

We want to inspire you to make a difference for dogs in need. 

Some of you may find inspiration in before and after photos.  For you, here is a nod to hart's past with a before and after shot of Rex and Nooksis.  This pair of dogs is ingrained in hart's history because of the recovery they made.  They literally changed from hopeless, underweight, mange ridden dogs to mischevious, robust full coated companions.   Without hart's efforts they would not have made the winter.  They are now growing into their senior years in more comfort then they ever dreamed. 

Some of you may find inspiration in a testimonial from a volunteer.  For you, here is what a volunteer has to say about being part of the solution "I volunteer with hart because it completes me. Thousands of dogs are suffering in Alberta. Suffering from hunger, abuse, neglect, disease, and a broken spirit. I am choosing to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. My hart dog is alive today because of the work that hart does. One person can save a life. Injustice occurs every day and it is our responsiblity to put a stop to the suffering. If that weren't reason enough, I've made friendships through hart that will last forever." 

Real people like you and me are the reason that so many canines have found a new leash on life.  Wherever you can find inspiration to help dogs, feel free to put it into action with us. 

Together we can make a difference!