Our Stories...
“Maplelatte Animal Shelter Society” began as a small foster-based effort alongside a home pet boarding business. Ivan spent three years fostering animals with a rescue group in Edmonton, opening his home to as many as he could. As the number of rescues grew, neighbour complaints and bylaw restrictions made it difficult to continue in the city. Determined to keep helping animals in need, he relocated from Leduc to Beaver County, where he could provide a safer and more spacious haven for them....
August 2024
Ivan started a home-based business called Maplelatte Home – Animal Shelter, offering pet boarding services.
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While he was running his business, he never stopped taking helpless animals from rescue group​
November 17, 2024
Eight puppies were rescued from a local farm in Beaver County after a farmer noticed a vehicle driving around the area and speeding away. When he went to check the spot where the vehicle had been, he discovered eight helpless puppies huddled together, trying to stay warm in the freezing cold. The farmer reached out to Ivan for help, and Ivan safely took in all eight puppies.
Nov & Dec 2024
due to the lack of proper animal control in the county, several people reached out to me for help fostering stray cats and kittens—nearly ten in total.
December 14, 2024
All Eight puppies found their home!
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Able to do that with lots of donations from local town and good hearted neighbours
April 2025
Build a great relationship with Queen of Hearts Pet Grooming
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Together, we’ve begun preparing to establish a nonprofit organization in Beaver County, all while continuing to rescue more helpless animals in need.
October 2, 2025
After a lengthy application process, Ivan and Chelsea—along with three other big-hearted board members—officially became part of a Non-Profit Animal Shelter and Rescue organization, allowing us to begin our journey smoothly.