Summer’s Here! Bring on the Fun!!

Can you believe that we are FINALLY into Summer – okay, maybe the official date isn’t until June 21, but the weather has really started to make a brave face of sun and blue skies!

As schools let out, employers start granting far more vacation days than they’d admittedly want to, and the dog trails become more populated than usual…we wanted to share with you a few events coming up this summer that are promising to be amazing!

Whether you’re looking to attend an adoption event to potentially meet that new furry family member, or want to come out to fun social activities and support this group, we have a full summer of fun planned!

Having so much on the go, we can definitely use some volunteers!  So if you’re interested please contact our Volunteer & Events Coordinator at cortney@calicanrescue.com and Cortney will make sure you get a volunteer application.

Want to foster instead?  Send an email to foster@calicanrescue.com and we’ll put our Foster Coordinator in touch with you!

June 2013
Friday, June 14
STARtender at LUX Steakhouse + Bar - 10150 101 Street, Edmonton

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Come meet AJ Keller (790 CFCW) & Tanara McLean (Breakfast Television) as they serve up drinks and earn tips to support our continued efforts!
Hosted and presented by LUX Steakhouse + Bar

Sunday, June 16
7 MORE Dogs become Canadians! - Edmonton International Airport

These pups will be posted to our Adoptables Page later in the week, as they will be making their first public debut at the upcoming Adoption Event!

Saturday, June 22
Adoption Event!!! Pet Valu Albany – 12756 167 Avenue, Edmonton

Come join the Pet Valu Albany store as they celebrate their GRAND OPENING!!  They graciously hosted us in April for their National Adoption Drive, and had such fun they wanted to bring us (okay, the adoptables) back for more puppy love!  We will have adoptable dogs on site that day – so come meet them all!
Hosted by Pet Valu Albany

Thursday, June 27
CaliCan Gets Schooled! – Lee Ridge Elementary School

We were so honored to be asked by one of our adoptive families if we would be interested in her class doing a social responsibility – they would plan an entire activity to support us!  So on June 27, we and a pup or 2, will be visiting this amazing group of kids and show them what they helped achieve!

Hosted and organized by Melinda & Duke, and of course Melinda’s class!

Saturday, June 29
CaliCan’s DOGumentary at Grandin Theatres – 101-22 Sir Winston Churchill, St. Albert

Were you unable to attend the original premiere of the exciting DOGumentary shot and produced by Wingnut Studios of Edmonton?  That’s okay!!  We will be giving everybody a second chance to come out and see it.  Instead of showing a feature film to start, we will play the DOGumentary at the top of each hour and open the floor to questions after wards!

Presented at Grandin Theatres of St. Albert, and Special Accolades to Wingnut Studios

July 2013
Thursday, July 18
The “July Chihuahua – It’s an all CHEESE Flight!” – Edmonton International Airport

What happens when you shorten chihuahua and  then make it a plural? You get CHEESE!  This flight will have 7 adorable chi’s coming to Canada, with the cheeeeeesiest names and sweet personalities!  Keep an eye on our Adopt page around the early part of July for information on who will make that cut!

Friday, July 19
The SCRUFFIEST most FLUFFIEST Flight! – Edmonton International Airport

Yup, that’s right!  A second flight in as many days!!  This flight will feature 5 of the scruffiest and fluffiest little dogs, who are all set with their winter coats to become new Canadians.  But first they want to check out the summer here.

These pups will be going to an adoption event the following weekend so won’t be posted until nearer that date.  Keep watching the Adopt page, our Facebook page, and website, for details on that!

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING A FLUFFY? Email us at foster@calicanrescue.com!

Saturday, July 20
The Third Annual CALICAN BBQ at Queen Mary Park – 10844 117 Street
We have a full event planned including a photo booth, silent auctions, music, and of course the enjoyment of all the pups playing!  Keep watching our site and sign up for our newsletter for later details!
Organized by Cortney Needham of CaliCan Rescue, Hosted by Queen Mary Park League, and Supported by SO many wonderful vendors, families, and fans!

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Saturday, July 27
Adoption Event!! Pet Planet Jasper Gates – 14979 Stony Plain Road

The Scruffies and Fluffies will be available to meet and put in an application for!  So come on down and visit with us and their foster homes to find out how you can possibly adopt one of these little cutie-pies!

August 2013
We are currently still planning this month – but one highlight is the opportunity to attend at Fortis Alberta once again!!  We will also likely have another flight happen, depending on how many of the Summer Pups are still looking for their Furever Home.

So keep watching the sight for details on all things happening this summer!  And if you want any information on absolutely anything, contact us at info@calicanrescue.com

R.I.P. Pablo

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Pablo was the 10th CaliCan pup we brought up, but we almost didn’t get the chance. Before arriving here, the little guy was attacked by a coyote. Formerly named, Tuffy, he pulled through, and got adopted by a wonderful family in Canada.

This little guy spent the next few years of his live with so much love by many people under one roof. To see him was to see love. His giant smile made it clear that that this little guy was spoiled and smothered by kindness. We got to dogsit Pablo a couple times, and it was always a pleasure to have him around. R.I.P. Little Man – A part of our hearts belongs to you.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Coming Soon: “CaliCan Rescue: California to Canada – A Dogumentary”!

Over the past few months, filmmaker Jake Bergen of Wingnut Studios followed us around filming what we do at CaliCan. We will premiere the documentary on June 8 at the St. Albert Grandin Theatres at 9:00 AM. We hope you can join us. If you have any questions, please email us at info@calicanrescue.com.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the trailer!