You Don't Have to Tell Us - Health Benefits of Pets

Dedicated pet owners know this, but research is bearing it out all the time - having pets is good for your health!

Loving animal companions provide unconditional love and stress relief, and that makes everyone feel good.

Here is a list of 6 ways that pets can benefit your health from Care 2. This list includes allergy and asthma reduction (contrary to popular belief) and also lower blood pressure, just from the simple act of petting your cat!

Want to reap those benefits? Consider adopting a rescued animal today!

-Alanna

Pretty Little Kitty Family is Homeless

Sometimes it seems like there are more homeless cats needing care than there are people in this city, particularly in the summertime when mama cats are giving birth to kittens under decks, porches, in garages and sheds, etc. all summer long! We can't help but wonder where they all come from, and why anyone abandons or fails to claim such sweet little critters.

PFA currently has close to 120 cats and kittens in care, and we are very, very full considering that adoptions are traditionally slow in the summer and we lose foster home capacity due to vacations, moves and plain old just needing a break as well.

However, when we heard about about this very cute and tame little cat family, we decided we had to at least try to find a spot for them.

The cute and clever mama has been hiding her kittens ( approximately 8 weeks old) under the deck of a homeowner in South Regina. She is very tame, and her kittens are quite brave and approachable, but they need to be scooped up soon if they are to be adoptable. If we leave them too long, they will be too wild.

For now, we are maxed so we are hoping someone with a bit of extra space in their home and room in their heart will take them in. The mama and kittens can go separately at this point.

Please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com if you are interested in helping this little cat family get a happy ending.

Young Stray Kitten Needs Foster Home

This cute little guy was hanging out on a busy street near the Dieppe area and had the good sense to follow a kind lady home. He's only 3-4 months old, too little to be out on his own on a busy street to begin with.

Once the lady realized that he was staying in her yard, she brought him inside so that he wouldn't risk getting hit by a car. He is adorable, friendly and affectionate. However, he needs a foster spot by Saturday, as they are leaving town, or he will have to go to the shelter.

Our current foster homes are full, many with multiple kittens or cats and we don't have anyone available. We are hoping a kind kitten lover out there will take pity and offer to foster this little fellow for a while! We (and he) would be most grateful!

If you can help, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com

-Alanna

Sweet Smudge at Home

Here is an update on our sweet and very energetic little guy, Smudge, who was adopted into a great home where he has several dog and cat playmates (including another PFA rescue) to help keep him busy.

His new family says that he is settling in well and enjoying playtime with his buddies. They also say that they decided to keep his name, because he is so busy running, all they can see is a black Smudge!

We are so happy this sweet and spunky little guy landed in such a great home.

-Alanna

15 Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors

Summertime brings many outdoor temptations for cats, and it can be hard to convince your feline friend that staying inside is in his or her best interest.

It is much safer for them though. Indoor cats live much longer - an average age of 16 years, than outdoor cats, who have an average age of only 4 years. If you have one of those cats that cries at the door and are considering giving in, consider this list of reasons to keep your cat inside, provided by the Lenawee Humane Society in Michigan:

1. Cats are less likely to be hit by a car when crossing the living room then when crossing the street.


2. You are less likely to bite your cat than free-roaming animals.


3. Your cat is less likely to get rabies from you than from free-roaming animals.


4. You are not as likely to have fleas, fungus or worms as are free-roaming animals.


5. You won't transmit fatal, contagious diseases like Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.


6. There is little chance of your cat's leg getting caught in a steel-jaw trap in your living room.


7. When it is 10:00 at night, you will know where your cat is.


8. Birds will like your cat better.


9. Crotchety neighbours will like your cat better.


10. Cats sleep most of the time anyway.


11. Your cat will never come home looking like something the cat dragged in.


12. It will be more difficult for people to steal your cat.


13. Your cat will disappear less often.


14. You will never have to bail your cat out of the local shelter.


15. Cats live longer, happier lives.

-Alanna

PFA is Having a Garage Sale!

The PFA feral cat team is hosting a garage sale to raise funds to help them support the 30+ feral cat colonies they maintain in the city.

The sale will be on on Friday, July 29^th and Saturday, July 30^th at 3946 Robinson Street (inside). Hours are 10:00 to 5:00 both days.

Please check out the sale - you may find a new treasure, and you will be contributing to a great cause.

If you have items to donate, or if you are interested in volunteering to help staff the sale, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com.

Two Surgeries Needed for Foster Cats

PFA has two terrific, loving foster cats that are in the position of needing dental surgery in order to improve their quality of life - and their overall health.

Susie and Sydney are two of the cats rescued from the town of Lipton in the spring, and both have had difficult lives. Being forced to transition abruptly from the only home they've know was hard, but they are resilient and are thriving in foster care.

However, both have serious dental issues that include cracked teeth, bleeding gums and significant infection that not only causes pain, but is a significant deterrent to finding them permanent homes.

Susie is a lovely calico who is about 5 years old. She is missing her ear tips and is a bit shy, but very loving and will give her foster mom "high-fives" when they play.

Sydney is a senior cat (about 12-14 years of age) but he is otherwise healthy and he still has lots of love to give in coming years. A vet has determined that he could benefit from this surgery and is healthy enough to undergo anesthesia.

We would love to have these surgeries done to improve the quality of life for both these cats dramatically. We are currently accepting donations toward dental surgeries for both. Please consider making a donation, and helping us help these kitties!

You can make a secure on-line donation through Paypal on our website at http://www.people4animals.ca/ - please designate your donation in the notes section - or by mailing a donation to our PO Box : PO Box 33066, Regina, SK, S4T 7X2 and note that you are contributing to one of these surgeries (you can specify the cat).

Thanks so much!

-Alanna