Tips to Reduce Stress at the Vet

Most pet owners know what a traumatic experience it can be taking their beloved pets to the vet - it can be a very stressful experience.

In this article, Care2.com provides tips on reducing the stress from a vet!

-Alanna

Sweet Little Toffee in His New home

A few weeks ago, PFA received word of a young male kitten all alone outside in a North Central neighourhood with no access to food or shelter.

We quickly scooped the little guy, named Toffee for his colouring and his sweet personality, and placed him into foster care. He was scooped equally quickly by a loving new family who figured he would make a good pal for the kitten they recently adopted from the shelter.

His new family let us know that he is fitting in very well and that he is very much loved. His name his now Stanely, and he gets along great with his human family and his cat buddy Angus.

Not bad for a forlorn little guy found on the streets barely two weeks ago!

-Alanna

An Update on Spongebob

Here is our sweet guy, Spongebob, relaxing in his foster home after spending several weeks confined at a vet clinic while we sought an only-cat foster home for him.

Spongebob is an FIV positive cat who was rescued after feeding all winter at a feeding station. He was full of wounds from cat fights and paid the price with FIV.

However, FIV cats can live long and healthy lives just like a regular cat, and Spongebob has healed up and done amazingly well since his rescue. He is in better shape than several of our non-FIV rescues, and he is a sweet and loving boy who is enjoying life as a pampered house cat.

Spongebob is looking for a forever home that will take good care of him and help keep the FIV at bay through good nutrition, regular vet care and TLC. He loves to give head butts and nuzzles and is a lovely, gentle cat.

For more info on Spongebob, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com

-Alanna

Lucy at Home

Last spring we rescued a lovely tortoiseshell mama cat named Lucy and her 4 kittens. Lucy had given birth to her litter out at the Sedley seed plant, and the staff there were concerned for their safety in the busy plant.

The little family was placed into foster care, where Lucy nurtured her beautiful kittens, who were all quickly adopted.

When it came time to find Lucy a home of her own, we didn't have to look far - she was already there! Her person explains:

When Lucy arrived with her four kittens, our eyes met through the pet carrier door. The bond was instant. After a long campaign to get her foster dad on side, Lucy was adopted into our home of three other cats. Lucy is just a lovely, sweet cat. She's chatty and will meow at you until you pick her up for cuddles. She is definitely a 'daddy's girl' and has her pet dad wrapped around her little paw. I can't thank People for Animals enough for the opportunity to be a foster parent to Lucy and her brood, and for bringing Lucy into our lives forever.

This is one very lucky little mama cat, and we couldn't be happier for her!

-Alanna

Sweet Sasha the Pup is Still Looking for a Home

Sasha is a beautiful, fun and energetic shepherd/husky cross puppy (7 months old) who is seeking a new forever home with an experience dog owner knowledgeable about the more energetic breeds!

Sasha was rescued hungry and cold from a rural area just after Christmas and was quickly adopted by an eager family, only to be returned when one of the children turned out to be severely allergic to her.

Sasha is spayed and microchipped. She is good with children (lets them dress her up) and other dogs, and is very social at doggy daycare. She is also getting used to being with several cats in her foster home and learning not to chase them.

Sasha walks great on a leash and needs at least one 45 minute walk per day. She would benefit from a dog-loving home that can offer lots of love, cuddles and time for walks!

Please contact us for more information on Sasha at pfasask@gmail.com.

-Alanna

Sending Thanks

PFA would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at our booth at CATS, the musical, as well as to everyone who stopped by to donate cat food, money, and to learn about our cause.

We would also like to thank the Conexus Arts Centre and Broadway Across Canada for allowing us the opportunity to set up a display and take donations while CATS was playing here in Regina.

We are very grateful for the support, and had lots of fun with this event!

-Alanna

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! This is a great time to support your local rescue group or shelter by donating, volunteering, or adopting.

Also, check out the Top Ten Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty from the ASPCA.

-Alanna