Next Chapter Animal Rescue League

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Our mission is simple yet profound: to rescue,
rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, stray, and
surrendered dogs and cats, giving them the
chance to rewrite their stories and find forever
homes filled with warmth and care.

A part of rescue that isn't always talked about is the behavioural side. So many of the animals that come into our care,...
10/08/2026

A part of rescue that isn't always talked about is the behavioural side.

So many of the animals that come into our care, are here because they have been surrendered due to them having behavioural issues - have that be separation anxiety, food or leash aggression or dog aggression.

When we are able to, and when the funds allow it, we try and go above and beyond for the pets in our care.

Nugget is one of those. Her birthday is November 29, 2025.
She came into care on February 15, 2026 and she's been in foster care ever since.

Her foster noticed that she was having trouble fitting in with her doggy friends - which, for many families would be a giant red flag.

But instead of giving up on her, her foster, Coralie, decided to bring her to Passionate Paws - a structured day care, where she was able to work on her social skills and has made HUGE strides with the help of Adrienne and the other ladies there.

We're so proud of our girl - who used to growl and bite at any new dog she came around. Now, she's still guarded around them, but shows curiousity instead of fear - a huge accomplishment for Nugget!

This behavioural issue, that once might have been a red flag, has become something that is definitely manageable!

Her new home is going to have to show some patience and compassion for Nugget - introducing her slow and under supervision to other dogs in the home - because we know she can make friends - just on her own timeline and terms!

(Nugget is great with people and kids, so no worries about that!)

10/07/2026

Day THREE of NUGGET WEEK!

Third Reason why you should adopt Nugget:

Either she'll keep you safe from the gross furry thing on a stick...or she'll help you work out your arms by chasing a flirt stick toy around and around for hours on end.

Nugget is a playful little beastie and she loves a good game of tug, chase, fetch - whatever you want to do with her! And she might not be very good at knowing when it's time to quit - because girl doesn't quit!!

She is a loyal dog though - and if by some chance, the toy tries to attack YOU, just know, Nugget is on the job and will take it down before it hurts you!

Well...at least she'll gum the heck out of it until you're ready to make it run for her again!

10/07/2026

Nugget has one main request and one only.

She needs herself a Lambchop.

PRIME DAYS ARE HERE — AND OUR ANIMALS HAVE A WISHLIST! 🛒If you’re doing a little Prime Day shopping this week, would you...
10/06/2026

PRIME DAYS ARE HERE — AND OUR ANIMALS HAVE A WISHLIST! 🛒

If you’re doing a little Prime Day shopping this week, would you consider adding something to your cart for the animals at Next Chapter? ❤️

Right now, we’re especially in need of:

🐱 Clumping kitty litter
🥫 Wet cat food
🐶 Puppy canned food
🧼 Cleaning supplies

These are the everyday things that keep our shelter and animals running — and they’re things we go through constantly.

If you’re able to grab an extra item (or two 😉), it makes a huge difference. Every bag of litter, case of food and bottle of cleaner means one less thing we have to purchase with funds that could otherwise go toward veterinary care and helping animals get their next chapter started.

Follow this link to shop our Wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/35GZ02J3F7HZC?ref_=wl_share

10/06/2026

Day TWO of NUGGET WEEK!

Second reason why you should adopt Nugget:

She won't chew through your cords!

She's already tried that and the cord won. She learned the hard way that the rubbery black snake, does in fact, bite back - and it doesn't feel good AT ALL.

Good thing she's a quick learner!

She's also super brave and not willing to let the cord discourage her. Instead, she's taking a peek and showing just how brave she is. But she won't be playing with that thing again - that's for sure!!!

10/06/2026

Nugget takes her TV shows VERY seriously...especially when her boi Rex is on the screen!

10/05/2026

Since Nugget has been in our care for 8 of the 11 months she'd been alive, we thought we'd designate this week, "NUGGET WEEK!" and truly, the only way for the Nugget posts to stop is if Nugget gets adopted!

So, welcome to NUGGET WEEK!!!

First reason to adopt Nugget:

She likes Kale!

And we don't know many people who like Kale...so this could be good for you.
Perhaps you grew some in the garden because you thought you'd start eating healthy, but realized the texture is a cross between a soggy paper towel and a hay bale...and now you have a whole crapload sitting in your fridge...well - Nugget will eat it!!

Or, perhaps you tried to serve it to your kiddos and need to pretend like you think it's delicious, even though you think it tastes like a cheap used sponge...well, you can discretly get rid of the evidence, by slipping it under the table to Nugget! No one will know any better...except for that sound of chewing, that's only cute when a dog does it...

**If you're a fan of Kale, we really don't want to hear about it in the comments...because it's gross. But you SHOULD comment how cute Nugget is - because she certainly is!!!***

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39144 Range Road 274
Red Deer, AB
T4E0K5

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