High River sits about 40 minutes south of Calgary along Highway 2, a smaller town of roughly 16,000 people on the Highwood River. High River also happens to be home of Heaven Can Wait, a long-running local rescue that places dogs across the Calgary metro and beyond. Adopters here work with Heaven Can Wait alongside the broader Calgary-area rescue network.
LocalPetFinder pulls live inventory from Calgary-area shelters into one place and refreshes regularly. Whether you live in Beachwood Estates, Hampton Hills, Highwood, Vista Mirage, Sunshine Lake, or out toward Foothills County, browse the live list below and apply with the rescue directly. The dogs come fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and microchipped, and Calgary's main shelters are a short drive north for meet-and-greets.
Rescues that serve High River
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High River Dog Adoption FAQ
Are there dog rescues in High River?
Yes. Heaven Can Wait is based in the High River area and places dogs across the Calgary metro. High River adopters also use the broader Calgary-area rescue network, including Calgary Humane Society, AARCS, and other Calgary rescues, since most adopt province-wide.
How far is High River from Calgary for an adoption appointment?
High River is about 40 minutes from south Calgary along Highway 2. Calgary Humane Society and most other Calgary-area rescues are an easy round trip for a High River adopter. Heaven Can Wait places dogs locally with no drive required.
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