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Over the next few weeks / months, there will be many pregnant cats and orphaned kittens needing our help, and we cannot do it without your assistance.
If you are have experience looking after PREGNANT cats and NURSING moms and are able to foster, please fill out an application
If you are unable to foster at this time but would still like to help us with these little families, please consider making a donation... no amount is too small to make a big difference.
JOIN OUR FOSTER SUPPORT TEAM!!
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Do you like (love) cats and kittens?
Do you have good people and writing skills?
If you answered yes to the above questions, you might want to consider being a part of our foster support team!
You must be able to talk to our foster parents in order to get to get a sense of what their cats / kittens are about, and be able to convey that in writing.
We need to know about their personalities, what kind of home they would do best in and any funny quirks the kitties might have so we can profile them in the best adoptable light on our web pages.
Good spelling and grammar skills are not only an asset, they are a must!!
If this sounds like something you'd like to take on, please fill out an application. |
WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF ADOPTION COUSELLORS!!!
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Abbey Cats Adoptions is looking for passionate and committed volunteer counsellors to help correspond with and screen potential adopters through our adoption interview process.
Training will be provided.
If you have a professional demeanour and are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission in matching the right cat with the right family, we would like to welcome you to our ACA Team.
More information about this position can be found here. To apply, please fill out this form. |
FOSTER HOME URGENTLY NEEDED FOR HARPER!!
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 Harper has landed in a shelter north of the city after being passed from one family to another who did not have time for her.
She was finally surrendered to the rescue in the hopes of her having a better life with a permanent home.
Harper is a very laid back kitten about 6 months old who would do well in a home with older children or teens who could lavish her with love and a feline friend to buddy up with.
If you can foster Harper... please fill out an application!!
It's kitten season, shelters are full and we can't save lives without your help!! |
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!!
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Do you have room in your heart and your home to help these cats and kittens?
They are currently in a shelter north of the city and looking to come in to the Abbey Cat program.
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Bernie:
Bernie is a beautiful orange tabby who was found on a rural property and taken to the shelter.
He's friendly, loves his hammock and enjoys belly rubs and scritches.
Bernie's good with older kids and cats, but it's unknown how he'd be with dogs.
Jameson:
Jameson is a sweet lovable boy who likes his rubs and scritches.
He should be fine with another cat in the house and he is probably good with dogs as he was surrendered to the shelter with a little dog.
He's a big cat around two years old who would be fine with children.
Wheeler & Wink:
This adorable brother and sister pair are super friendly, like attention and love to play.
They'd be a great addition to a family with older children.
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Panther:
This big, beautiful boy ended up at the shelter when good Samaritans were concerned for his safety... he'd been wandering the streets for many months and they feared he'd be hit by a car.
Panther is a long haired guy, estimated to be 2-3 years old.
He's friendly and patient and would do well in a home with older children who could give him lots of playtime.
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If you can foster either Bernie, Jameson, Panther or Wheeler and Wink, please fill out an application!
Let's get them out of the shelter and on the way to finding permanent homes!! |
ANIMALS FIRST NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
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These are just a few of the many cats and kittens currently being assessed at Animals First..
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If you are able to help by fostering please get in touch.. 705 650 2378
If you're able to help by donating, they are accepting e-transfers here: rr_stgermain@hotmail.com
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Cat Responsibility
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We at Abbey Cats love to tell you about our adoptable cats and kittens, how they’re beautiful and playful and smart and cuddly and a wonderful addition to any home and family. But let me tell you a little bit about us - I mean, all of us. People domesticated cats 8000-9000 years ago. That means that although they still look a good bit like the original wild animal, they have long lost their connection with the wild, in fact millennia ago.
 Yes, a cat will kill and eat birds and rodents; that part of their essential nature has not been lost. Hounds will chase and kill a rabbit, horses will run for the sheer fun of it. Some things are hard wired. But hounds are not very likely to be left to fend for themselves outside, at least not in Canada. It is a sad reality that many cats are.
The perception that they “belong” out of doors, and even worse, that they can fend for themselves, is so pervasive and so wrong that it is heartbreaking. Outdoor cats are exposed to the dangers of cars, weather, predators, getting lost, disease, pregnancy, and aggression from other cats.
Abandoned, discarded, unwanted “strays” and ferals also face a slow death by starvation.
They are not able to fend for themselves. After 8000 years they have forgotten how. Can you blame them?
We invited cats to join us on our evolutionary journey to modern man. Now we have a collective responsibility to make good on our part of the deal. How? Be a responsible cat owner; keep your cats inside, care for them medically, physically and emotionally, protect them and love them. Spay and neuter your cats. When it comes time to adopt, adopt a rescue, give a kitty another chance, repair the damage done by past relationships and abandonment. Remember when you adopt kittens, adoption is for life. You will see those babies through the good and the bad, including the sick and the old.
Not sure you can afford a cat right now? You’re right, costs can be significant - quality food, litter, toys, spay and neuter surgery, medical costs, boarding. If the timing is not right, consider fostering instead, volunteer at your local shelter, cat sit for family and friends. Are you facing some uncertainties in your future? Serious illness, marital break-up, job loss? Provide for your cat; be responsible. Find a new home, with a firm commitment, in case you have to give your cat up. Arrange for its secure future, allowing you to concentrate on your own.
And - speak up if you suspect neglect or abuse. Be their voice, their advocate, their rescuer.
Cats have enriched our lives for so long, life without them is unimaginable. They feel the same about us. They love us, but they also need and depend on us.
It’s an awesome responsibility.
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VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!!!
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Abbey Cats is currently in the process of expanding our volunteer team, and we are seeking cat lovers to join!
Have a skill set or extra time you can lend to the organization? We want to hear from you!
We desperately need a foster parent coordinator, drivers, and adoption counsellors
If you are able to help, please fill out an application today!!
We also have several leadership positions open - please indicate in your application if this is of interest to you.
Volunteer Today!!
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| Abbey Cat Adoptions is a registered Canadian charity #88190 0401 RR0001 |
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