Edmonton animal rescue team beats goal

By Christina Zoernig

EDMONTON — A west Edmonton dog spa had its hands full on Feb. 11 after its annual fundraiser surpassed all expectations in its effort to raise money to help dogs in need.

With a staff of 43 people, the Humane Animal Rescue Team’s (HART) Valentine’s Day Dog Wash more than doubled its goal of putting 30 dogs through the grooming process at the Dirty Dog Spa located at 10019 167 St.

In a sea of flying hair, screeching blow dryers and droning water basins, the spa groomed a new record of 63 dogs by the end of the day, and had to turn away another 30 dogs for lack of room in the schedule.

HART raised a total of $2,200, beating last year’s mark by $1,460.

Here’s a look at how the fundraiser went at the Dirty Dog Spa.