Tis the Season...

Cats like Christmas too (or maybe they just like Christmas trees!)

Happy Holidays from Ella, Malley and Beckham!

-Alanna

Thank You PFA Friends and Supporter!

There is a biblical quote, Matthew 21:22, that states (more or less) "ask, and ye shall receive."

Well, PFA asked! We asked for blankets and supplies to support our outdoor cats over the harsh winter months, and our supporters came through with an overwhelming response. We now have approximately 20 big garbage bags full of blankets, towels, and sheets to help make our outdoor shelters comfy and cozy for the cats. We are hearing from citizens all the time who are attempting to shelter stray or feral cats, and we are happy we can help so many more cats this year with your support.

This is way beyond our expectations and we are very grateful to all who have donated. Thank you so much, from PFA and the kitties!

Here is a picture of a shelter box, made from an insulated container used to ship pharmaceuticals - and a few of the cats who enjoy them. This styrofoam box contains donated pillows and blankets and is being enjoyed by a homeless cat out there right now! Our feral team has spent countless hours this fall assembling many, many of these boxes, and now we can help many more cats thanks to your generosity!

-Alanna

No Room at the Inn...

Once again PFA foster homes are completely full and we have no more room for rescued cats. Sadly, almost every night our dedicated Feral Team volunteers are finding tame cats that were once someone’s pets, but are now abandoned and are freezing and starving on the street, like poor Phineas and Reggie (pictured).

For a donation of only $11 you can help save a life by paying for one night's boarding fee for a cat. This will help buy us some time until we can find foster homes for the cats. Your generosity will make a huge difference to a cat living on the street during the brutal Saskatchewan winter.

To donate on-line, please visit our website and use the Paypal function to make a secure, confidential donation or mail your donation to People for Animals of Saskatchewan Inc. PO Box 33066, Cathedral Postal Outlet, Regina, SK, S4T 7X2.

-Alanna

Reggie was Ravaged by the Cold

This cute tabby is Reggie, a sweet young male that our feral team rescued from the bitter -40 cold late last week. Reggie is a tame stray that has been relying on a PFA feeding station for several months. One night last week our volunteer found him crying from the cold, but he was a bit shy and ran away from her. A few nights later, she saw him again and this time he was ready to be rescued.

As you can see from the photos, this poor boy has no ears left. He lost them due to frostbite and also has a terrible respiratory infection. He is currently in isolation from the other animals at Victoria Vet Clinic where he is getting excellent care. He is quite lonely though, and cries for attention. He loves people and purrs and purrs when you pet him.

We are very happy Reggie is safe, well-fed and warm now. We hope that by the time he is recovered we will have a spot in foster care for him or better yet, an adoptive home. This boy deserves a loving home where he will never have to freeze or starve again.

-Alanna

Help Keep A Homeless Cat Warm This Winter!

Winter is most definitely upon us, and our dedicated feral team members have been busy for the last 2 months preparing our feral cat shelters for the harsh Saskatchewan winter.

They have made many shelter boxes and upgraded many of the makeshift shelters where our feral cats make their homes, but we've hit a snag. We have materials for the boxes, but we have run out of blankets and pillows to help make them cozy and warm.

We especially need fleece blankets (fleece dries the fastest if it gets wet), or other blankets and material scraps and old pillows.

If you have materials to donate, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com. The homeless cats appreciate it!

-Alanna

Cats Give Back in More Ways Than One!

The news just keeps getting better for cat owners. There have been recent studies showing that people with cats are less stressed and live longer.

Now comes word that your pets can actually help prevent wrinkles! Apparently our blood pressure is lowered when we interact with our pets, helping us to relax. Click here to read more about how your cat can help keep you looking young.

Hooray for cats (and dogs too - this one applies to them as well!)

-Alanna

Phineas Finds a home!

Recently we posted a blog on a cat named Phineas. I have been watching him for awhile now, upset with how neglectful his owner was with him and his brother. They never were sterilized, had no vaccines, left mostly outside crying to get in and often seen eating from our neighbourhood feeding station. Several phone calls were made to Regina Humane Society from many concerned neighbours over these cats running at large. RHS had been at the house several times to talk with them, however little could be done. If apprehended the cats would face time in a cage with possible euthenization.

At the end of November when the neighbours moved and I saw they had left these poor souls behind I was very upset. First chance I had I rescued Phineas. Unable to find his brother, he is still out in the cold. I have briefly seen him around, however have not been able to catch him.

The good news is Phineas was rescued, neutered, vaccinated and boarding at the Vic Vet Clinic (as we have no foster home spaces available) Luckily for Phineas one of the staff fell in love with him and has just asked to adopt him!

Congratulations Phineas, may your new life be good to you!

-Michelle