Cat Thought of the Day!

"If purring could be encapsulated, it'd be the most powerful anti-depressant on the pharmaceutical market" - Alexis F. Hope

I don't actually know anything about Alexis F. Hope, but I like her quote! Nothing beats a purring cat on your lap when you've had a bad day.

She also has some interesting thoughts on chocolate:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kashis/3550950576/

-Alanna

Long Road to a Home

Every now and then PFA fosters a rescued cat who, through no fault of its own, seems to have a harder time than most when it comes to finding a forever home.

Our latest hard-luck cat is Isis, an 18 month old female tabby who was kicked out of her original home along with her sister, Eve, when they were no longer tiny kittens.

A kind neighbour rescued Isis and Eve and fostered them with assistance from PFA to get them spayed and vaccinated. However, she moved outside of the city several months later and we had to find new foster homes for both cats.

Isis adapted easily at first but eventually became stressed by the other cats in her loving but small foster home. So, she was placed at PetSmart in the hopes she’d be adopted quickly and sure enough, after a week a young couple wanted to adopt her. Her foster care provider took her back home so that she wouldn’t have to spend any more time in a cage and the couple was to pick her up there, but then backed out of the adoption. So, Isis went back to a cage at PetSmart where she has been for a month now, becoming more lonely and sad each day.

Isis is a sweet, smart and affectionate young cat that loves people and attention, and she is lacking the love she so craves while living in a cage. The stress of all the moving around has led her to require gastro food for a sensitive stomach for now and that has prevented several people from adopting her. However, she has been vet checked and we expect this issue to diminish once she is finally in a stable home environment.

We are currently trying to move Isis into another foster home with either no cats, or only 1-2 other cats, which is difficult at the best of times let alone now, when we are overwhelmed with winter rescues. And, the sad fact is that temporary situations and frequent moves are very hard on animals. What Isis really needs is a loving, permanent home where she can settle in and just be a loving cat companion her owner. She has been waiting a very long time.

If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a young, affectionate female cat, please consider Isis! You can view her ad here or contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com for more info.

-Alanna

Spaz One Year Later

Last year just before Christmas we rescued Spaz, a young, three-legged cat suffering from a terrible respiratory infection after spending considerable time living outside during the brutal winter cold we experienced much of last year. Despite his illness and lack of one leg, Spaz was a fun and spunky little character who loved to run around and play.

Spaz recovered with some TLC from his foster mom Sarah and soon landed in a loving adoptive home with PFA volunteer and then-board member Jody, where, as you can see, he is thriving and enjoying life with his cat buddies (he is the black cat with a tiny touch of white on his chest).

It couldn't have happened to a sweeter cat!

(p.s. Spaz's mama Rosie and and sibling Lolita, rescued from the same perilous life as strays in the downtown area, are very sweet black cats still waiting for their forever homes.)

-Alanna

Spoiled - y - Cat!

This is my cat Beckham enjoying his Christmas stocking, which is full of toys and treats for my lucky little cats.

Not that long ago he was a homeless stray. Sometimes I see him staring out the window and I wonder if he is wishing he still had the freedom to roam about at will. But, the next minute he is by my side snuggling, or meowing for his favourite fishy treats, and I am quite certain he is just as happy as I am that he is safe and sound with me!

-Alanna

Thank You, And Happy Holidays From PFA!

It's been an amazing year for PFA with record numbers of sterilizations and rescued cats in foster care.

With help from our members, volunteers and supporters, PFA has been able to sterilize close to 300 feral and tame cats, leading to a significant reduction in the feral cat population in Regina. We have also found loving adoptive homes for numerous tame strays that were rescued right off the street.

These are huge accomplishments. PFA is making a big difference to homeless cats in our city and that is something that we can all take pride in. Thank you so much to all of our friends and supporters for helping us save so many innocent lives.

Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year from PFA and the PFA cats!

A Foster Home for Christmas?

Recently I wrote about our sweet boy, Reggie, rescued from the severe cold a few weeks ago. He is now safe and sound in boarding at the vet clinic while he recovers from a severe upper respiratory infection.

Reggie is recovering slowly, but his sadness and loneliness are beginning to affect his recovery. He is in isolation due to his cold, but he loves people and craves attention and affection. The clinic staff are doing everything they cat for him, but what he really needs now is a good dose of TLC in a foster or adoptive home.

We've had foster homes offer to take Reggie, but he can not go to a home with other cats due to his infection. He needs to be an only cat for a little while until he is better. Reggie has been tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids and is negative for both. He just has a really bad cold that will take time to work out of his system.

If you know of anyone that does NOT currently have pets and who might like some company over the holidays in the form of an incredibly sweet feline, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com. PFA can provide all the necessary supplies for Reggie.

-Alanna

An Animal Dumping Ground...

PFA was recently contacted by a kind animal lover who lives on a farm just outside the city. Like many farm homes close to Regina, this woman's farm is used as a dumping ground for people's unwanted animals. This family has rescued many unwanted litters, and numerous injured and maimed cats. People have dropped off cats - right onto their property- that were missing eyes, toes, tails, teeth, and so skinny it was amazing they were alive. Astonishingly, the farm is within 10 minutes of the Regina Humane Society!

It is very heartbreaking, and also costly for the family to come across so many abandoned cats. They have spent hundreds of dollars trying to help these distressed animals and find them homes, and finally contacted us for some assistance.

Jazzy, pictured above, is one of their rescued cats that needs a new home. PFA is partnering with the woman to have Jazzy spayed, vaccinated and listed for adoption. Jazzy is super cute, friendly and is definitely a happy indoor house pet.

Jazzy, and many other unwanted cats, are fortunate to have a second chance thanks to this kind and generous woman. If you are interested in learning more about Jazzy, contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com

-Alanna