Foster Homes Needed!

PFA has several awesome new rescues, and we are in urgent need of foster homes to help care for these cats while we seek permanent homes for them.

We have recently lost several reliable foster homes due to moves, allergies/asthma, and, in a few cases, the families simply loved their foster cat too much to let him or her go.

That leaves us short, and we need foster homes for the following cases:

• Homer, a beautiful buff guy, 8 years old, neutered, very sweet and loving. All he wants is belly rubs! He has been at a vet clinic for a week being treated for a urinary tract issue, and is doing fantastic. Just needs TLC now.
• Alex - a lovely young male, all black, sleek and shiny. Alex is neutered and vaccinated, and all he needs is love. He's been a very vocal guest at the vet clinic, letting everyone know of his want to be petted and loved. A foster home suits the bill for this sweet guy.
• Zoey - a lovely and loving female tabby, 2 years old now. A PFA rescue in January 2011, she is being returned to our care as her adoptive owner was recently diagnosed with some chronic allergy/sinus issues and advised by her doctor to give up her cat.

PFA can provide food and litter supplies, and covers any necessary veterinary care.

Please let us know if you are interested in giving a precious rescued cat a 2nd chance at a happy life. Email us at pfasask@gmail.com

-Alanna

Marvelous Mattie at Home

Last spring, PFA took on a large rescue project involving multiple cats that had been rescued by a kind cat loving lady in Lipton, SK, only to be faced with homelessness again when the town council passed a by-law restricting pet ownership to two animals.

PFA took a number of beautiful and sweet cats into foster care and found them homes, such as Dexter and Dysart (now Simon). Some were quite shy cats, like Mattie, and it took longer to find them the right homes.

But, it was worth the wait as Mattie is adored by her new owners, and their lovely boy Tiger. They are the best of friends, and Mattie is doing awesome!

-Alanna

Peanut!

This cute tuxedo guy is Peanut, a young male cat who has been cared for as an outside cat by one of our feral feeders for over a year. Peanut was always trying about getting inside a nearby home, leading her to believe he was tame.

He has now been fixed and in his foster care, and loving life as a house cat! Peanut was being fed and cared for on the street, but it's clear he was missing out on human contact, as he can't get enough attention now! He follows his foster mom everywhere and loves to stretch out beside her for pets and cuddles.

He is also enjoying his new cat buddies.

Peanut will be available for adoption shortly.

-Alanna

Siblings Seeking New Home Together

These lovely cats are Misty (grey, male) and Daisy (calico, female), two-year old siblings who were rescued from the bitter winter cold in 2010 and found homes with a family member of their rescuer.

Due to sudden serious health issues of their owner, Misty and Daisy are looking for a new foster or adoptive home together.

They are young and playful cats who are fixed and healthy, and have been indoor cats since their rescue. Both are shy, but will come around once they get to know you.

They are very content to be quiet companions in the home, are well behaved and do not demand a lot of attention.

If you are interested in learning more about Misty and Daisy, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com.

-Alanna

Gina at Home!

One of our most popular rescues last year was little Gina, a petite girl who is super sweet and loving. She attracted attention when we appealed for a new foster home for her when one of the resident cats took to tormenting her.

It took a while, but Gina landed in a wonderful home where she is the boss and rules the roost! Her family did get her a kitten playmate, but there is no question as to who is in charge! They all adore Gina.

We are happy for our sweet girl.

-Alanna

In Spring, A Rescue Group's Thoughts Turn to Kittens...

It's now officially spring, at least on the calendar, and for PFA that means the beginning of kitten season.

In the last week, we have three new kitten rescues, all tabbies!

Dallas is a tiny little doll who is 8 weeks old and has a bad case of feline upper respiratory syndrome. She was rescued by a PFA feral feeder who came across a young pair trying desperately to get her medical help.

Junior is a sweet and friendly stray picked up in the North Central area by an animal loving family who has rescued and fostered cats of PFA in the past. He has been fixed, great with other animals and is ready for his forever home.

Charlotte is a beautiful tabby girl found today hanging out by the downtown library branch. She is friendly, smart and good with other cats. She is very laid back.

All kittens are vaccinated and treated for parasites such as roundworm and ear mites. Please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com for more info about our kittens.

-Alanna

The Purr-Enity Prayer

The purrenity prayer...

Marta at Home!

Last month, I wrote a post about an adorable and tiny young female cat, Marta, who was found outside on one of the coldest days of the year, huddling in a window well trying desperately to get warm. 


This sweet girl quickly attracted the attention of a kind animal lover who was interested in giving Marta a home.  It worked out great and Marta was adopted without even being listed for adoption. 


Her new mom sent us an update with pics to let us know that Marta is doing very well. She is eating well,  putting on weight, playing with toys and making friends with the other cats and dog in the home. Her mom says that "Marta is a beautiful affectionate cat and I am so glad we found each other." 

We are so glad, too! 


-Alanna

We Have a Sweet Kitten!

This is little Toffee, a 3-month old male who had the luck of the Irish with him today, as he was rescued from life on the streets in an area known for its high stray cat population. At only 3-months of age, Toffee is far too young to be fending for himself.

Toffee is happy to be safe and warm and to have a full belly.  He is a sweet and friendly little guy who is already making himself at home with other cats and dog in his foster home.

He will be listed for adoption shortly.

-Alanna

Some Sweet Success Stories

Recently, our adorable formerly feral kitten Bennie found a new home where he fits in perfectly, and his new owners adore him.  He bonded right away with the resident male cat and the two are now BFFs.

We also received a happy update on Starsky and Sam, who were adopted together and and are doing great in their new home as well. Here is Sammy enjoying a belly rub, while Starsky poses with their sister Lexi!

It's so nice to see our former rescues looking so content.

-Alanna

Old Cat Learns New Tricks

Our beloved Teddy is an old, grizzled tomcat that spent years as a stray in the town of Sedley before being rescued with a badly injured and infected leg, and severe corneal damage from chronic upper respiratory infections.

Despite his rough life as stray, Teddy is one of the sweetest and most loving cats ever. He loves to cuddle up and gives hugs, and he is a purring machine once he gets going.

Teddy continues to surprise us with his resilience and adaptability. Here he is having a blast playing with a fuzzy mouse borrowed from his foster brother Othello! Not bad for an old guy.

Go, Teddy!

-Alanna

Hanging with Tuck!

I recently had the chance to spend some time cuddling and petting our wonderful rescued guy, Tuck, a sweet tom that came to us in January needing a 2nd chance.

Tuck came into PFA foster care as a lonely rescued stray who was lucky enough to stumble upon a kind young man who rescued and cared for him and asked PFA to help get him a forever home.

Tuck was pretty scared when he arrived at the vet clinic to be neutered, and was so skittish we weren't sure he'd make it to foster care! But he proved to be an incredibly sweet and affectionate boy once he was safe and cozy in  a loving foster home.

Tuck loves to nuzzle and give head butts, and he adores petting and soft food. He is a gentle giant with his big head and huge paws, but he is putty in your hands once you start petting, and he purrs up a storm! He loves attention so much that if you try to leave, he puts up his paw to try and make you pet him some more!

Tuck is doing great with the two dogs and other cat in his foster home.

Please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com for more information about Tuck.

-Alanna

2012 Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors of People for Animals of Saskatchewan, Inc. requests your attendance at our 2012 Annual General Meeting: 

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time:  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:  United Way of Regina, 1440 Scarth Street

The meeting will include reports and updates from the Board of Directors for the 2011-12 year, by-law amendments, and election of the 2012-13 Board of Directors. Documents are posted to our website at www.people4animals.ca under “2012 AGM” and will also be available at the meeting.

To participate in the AGM, you must hold a current 2012 People for Animals membership. You may renew your membership or purchase a new membership by mail (send payment to People for Animals, P.O. Box 33066, Cathedral Postal Outlet, Regina, SK  S4T 7X2), on our website via PayPal under “Membership”, or at the door.

Thank you for taking the time to come out and make a difference on March 24. See you there!

Win tickets to CATS musical!

People for Animals has entered into an amazing partnership with the musical, CATS! The production company is giving us a table at the venue each night of the show (March 27-29 at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina) to collect donations for our cats. If you or anyone you know will be attending the musical, please consider making a donation at the PFA table and encourage others to do the same.

We have also been provided with two pairs of tickets for the Tuesday, March 27 performance to give to some lucky PFA supporters!

To enter our "CATS Helping Regina Cats" contest, visit our Facebook page and tell us why you want to see the show. "Share" our Facebook post about the contest with your Facebook friends and get an additional entry. If you are not on Facebook, you may enter the contest by emailing us at pfasask@gmail.com with the subject line, "CATS Contest."

Two winners (for two tickets each) will be chosen via a random number generator on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m.

We thank Broadway across Canada and the Conexus Arts Centre for this valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the cat overpopulation problem in Regina, collect much-needed funds for our many foster and feral cats and kittens, and reward some of our devoted volunteers and supporters with tickets to an amazing Broadway show!

Best of luck in the contest, and spread the word!

Spongebob Doing Great - But Still Needs a Home!

Last week I wrote about the handsome Spongebob, a rescued stray whose life on the street took its toll, leaving poor Spongebob with FIV.

However, he is healing nicely and doing great thanks to some good nutrition and some good old-fashioned TLC.

We are still looking for a foster home for this sweet guy. Spongebob needs to be an only cat due to his FIV, but he is healthy and doing well, and looking much better as the pictures show.  Spongebob loves to be petted, and he loves catnip toys.  He will be a great cat companion for whoever fosters or adopts him.

FIV-positive cats can live long and healthy lives with proper care. FIV is not transmittable to dogs, and Spongebob could also be fostered with another FIV positive cat.

PFA can assist with supplies and will cover any vet care that Spongebob may need while in foster care. We just need someone with room in their home and heart for a special-needs rescue.

Please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com if you can help.

-Alanna

Hello From Former Foster Kitty, Purrito!

We love to get updates on our former foster cats once they've been adopted, and were thrilled to hear from this little guy.

Purrito and his sisters were rescued at 8 weeks of age from under the porch of a home in the General Hospital area late last fall, just as it was starting to get cold.  They proved to be very loving, fun and spunky kittens. 

Purrito, now Peanut, won the heart of a young family and sent this update:

I have settled in to my new home well!


I have a dog friend named Bently who lives outside. I have a mom, dad and 4 brothers (the human kind). My mom says I'm very persistent when I want something... I will go to great lengths!! When I want my cuddles I don't take NO for an answer!! She says I'm cute that's why I always win!!


I like to sleep on peoples heads and I snore!! My eyes get glossy when I'm in a crazy playful mood! If you are not careful I will pounce on your head as u go down the stairs!! I have a ledge that I sit on to look outside. When I want my dish filled I will trip you or climb your leg!


I don't like a dirty litter box and if there is even a little bit of poop I will fling it outta the box!
I have discovered I like to shred toilet paper, steal food off the counter(I like to eat the bread), and go garbage can diving during the night... So I get into trouble when my mom gets up!!!

My mom and dad are renovating so I have had a chance to explore at least until they find me and block things off! Did u know ductwork is pretty cool? Overall my mom says I'm a curious, mischievous kitty.


-Peanut
 

 
He looks pretty happy to us! Congrats on your new home, Peanut!
 
-Alanna

Greetings From Former Foster Kitty, Merlin!

We recently received a letter from a former foster cat, Merlin,  who is now enjoying his loving furr-ever home and new family.

Merlin is a beautiful young male who was found last winter with his siblings surviving on scraps underneath a  restaurant in Balgonie. Fortunately, the cat family was rescued by a kind local couple that looks out for strays, and they fostered Merlin for over a year before finding him a great home. Here is his note:

Hi, Mom!




I’m settled into my new home pretty good. It was kind of scary for a day or two, but I think I’ve got the whole place figured out now. I have a good place to hide if I get scared, but I haven’t needed to hide-out very often. Someone new came to visit with me for part of the day yesterday. She had been sick, which was why I hadn't met her sooner. I ran and hid when she first showed up, but she sat my hiding place and just talked to me for a while. After about 10 minutes I decided she was ok and came out to play. She found toys for me and rubbed my tummy, and we were pretty much inseparable by the time she had to leave.


These are my favorite places to hang…I even have a cool TV watching spot!





My TV-watching Spot


I’m eating good now, and seem pretty relaxed all the time. I’ve met everyone and explored the whole house. The only thing I can’t decide on is where my bed should be. I’ll figure that out eventually, though. I hope you’re not missing me too much and that you come to visit soon.


Merlin

We are very happy to see Merlin enjoying his new home and family!

-Alanna

Sad News for Sweet Spongebob

Spongebob is a terrific orange tabby rescued from a feeding station with terrible wounds from scratching at his ear mites.

He was taken to a vet clinic to be treated and neutered, and he quickly won over a staff member who offered to foster him. Just when things were going well for this sweet guy, we got the bad news that he was positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

Cats with FIV can lead healthy lives and can live as long as non-FIV cats if they receive proper care. But, it is a communicable disease so Spongebob can not be fostered with other cats. He needs a foster home with either no other cats, or possibly a cat that is already FIV positive.

Spongebob loves to play and be petted, and he really enjoys being with people.  If you don't have a cat currently and can offer Spongebob a foster or adoptive home where he can heal, relax and enjoy some TLC, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com.

-Alanna

Missing A Fur Coat

This is little Andi, a young male cat who was recently rescued from a PFA feeding station in North Central. Andi is a lovely longer-haired boy but his time on the streets left him severely matted, so he had to be shaved to relieve the painful pulling on his skin, and to allow his fur to grow back in a healthy way.

Poor Andi seems to be a bit bewildered and embarrassed about his newly bald state, but the good news is that he is in a kind foster home where he has lots of soft and cozy places to cuddle up in, including a nice warm lap!

Andi will be listed for adoption shortly. Please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com if you would like more information about this sweet cat.

-Alanna