Animal Rescue Foundation of Alberta seeks donations to replace aging transport van

ARF is seeking donations to replace its aging transport van. (ARF handout)

Staff at a Calgary-based animal rescue organization are looking for donations to help them replace their aging transport van.

Tanaya Jilg, executive director of Animal Rescue Foundation of Alberta (ARF), says the van is critical for their operation.

It’s used to transport animals, respond to medical needs and deliver supplies.

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It’s also used to distribute at least 70,000 pounds of pet food annually though ARF’s pet food bank program.

But with more than 300,000 kilometers on it, the van is beginning to show significant wear.

Officials say the rusty vehicle has ongoing mechanical concerns that are making it unreliable.

“This van carries our most precious cargo,” Jilg said. “From emergency rescues to veterinary appointments to delivering thousands of pounds of pet food across Alberta and beyond, this vehicle is essential to everything we do. We cannot risk a failure during transport.”

Donations to ARF can be made online at ARF.ca.