Adoption Action!

Check out some of the great adoptions we've had lately (special thanks to the adoptive families who provided updates!)

-Mookie (black/white) - one of 8 de-clawed cats left behind when their elderly owner died without a plan for them, leaving them with shelter, but no love or attention!  He was so love-starved when we rescued him that our hearts broke, but his needs are clearly being met in his new home!

-Biddy (calico) - a 3-legged calico who spent years on the street as a stray before being taken in by a kind lady. She did great in foster care and now has a new family!

-Hitch and Costello (black, orange tabby) - these two sweet boys were so bonded that we had to adopt them out as a pair, a double challenge! But, it worked out great and they have a loving family.

-Simba (tabby)- this rambunctious little guy had one adoption fall through before finding his furrever home with a multi-pet family that provides him with the entertainment and love he deserves!

We love updates from adoptive families! Have a PFA cat thriving in your care? Send us the scoop at pfasask@gmail.com.  It will make our day (and be posted to the blog).

-Alanna

For Safety's Sake!

A while ago I posted an article  about the top reasons to keep your cat safely indoors.  Although the tone was light, this is an issue that we take seriously. Cats face many dangers outdoors, and one of the biggest is human cruelty!

Sadly, today we received information about a young cat caught in a leg hold trap in Regina neighbourhood. She managed to make her way home, missing a hind leg, and her owners thankfully were able to get her the vet care (a costly surgery) that she needed to survive.  But, she suffered greatly.

Please keep your cat indoors to keep him or her safe! And, if you see a leg hold trap in place, call the Humane Society at 543-6363.

-Alanna

Catnip Toys - You Want 'Em, We Got 'Em!

Check out the fun Halloween catnip toys we are fortunate to be able to offer, thanks to some creative and hard-working volunteers!

We also have 3 lovely pet beds available as well.

These items are available for purchase at our upcoming steak night at The Hub on September 28th. If you aren't available to visit us then, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com to order some.

-Alanna

Still Looking for Feral Team Volunteers

Our Feral Cat Team is in need of volunteers to help feed and trap stray and feral cats in the city. 

Feral cats are un-socialized cats that may have been tame once but have been abandoned by their previous families, or have been born in the wild an never socialized.  Feeding feral cats is very rewarding and a tremendous help to those poor unfortunate creatures that have been left to fend for themselves and their babies on the streets.  Without a regular source of food, or shelter, they can easily fall prey to other animals, and are vulnerable to parasites, diseases and of course, the harsh winter weather conditions we experience. 

As a feeder, you would deliver food and water to PFA feeding stations, observe the cats and report any sick, injured, or new arrivals to the Feral Team Leader.  The reward comes in realizing how appreciative the cats are to have food delivered on a regular schedule and how many of them eventually come closer and look for attention. 

Feeders are assigned a route with several stops and a day of the week on which they are responsible to feed. 

As a trapper, you would work with the Feral Team to humanely trap intact cats so that they can be sterilized and released back to the colony.

Training is provided for both roles.  

Please consider helping us care for these needy cats and kittens. We can use the extra hands. And the feral cats will thank you for it.

Visit our website at www.people4animals.ca to read more about our program and view photos of some of our colonies, and our favourite ferals! 

If you want to help, contact us at pfasask@gmail.com

-Alanna

Kia-Cat!

Meet Kia, a tiny two-year old female who was rescued a few nights ago by PFA volunteers near the KIA dealership. 

She was initially thought to be a kitten because of her small size, but upon examination turned out to be a 2 year old adult who is just suffering the effects of being malnourished.

Kia is a super-sweet and friendly girl who loves people and is very affectionate. Like most strays, though, she is very wary of other animals, and is quite stressed in her temporary foster home. 

We would love to find her a permanent home soon where she can be the apple of her person's eye and get all the attention her heart desires. 

Please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com for more info. 

-Alanna

Fun Cat Facts

Care2 Healthy Living always has fun pet articles, and their latest is a list of Fun Facts about cats. I'm sure many of us have observed some of these things in our own cats!

-Alanna

Neighbourhood Stray Gets 2nd Chance

This handsome guy is Cyrus, a tame young grey cat who was hanging around in the neighbourhood of a PFA volunteer all summer.  At first she wasn't sure if he was homeless, but after watching his condition deteriorate in recent weeks she decided to coax him into a carrier and take him home to assess him.

Cyrus was skinny, hungry and thirsty and had a bad cause of ear mites but he is doing great now. He has been fixed, vaccinated and had his ear mites treated. He is very happy to have a full belly and he adores soft food.

He is a sweet and friendly boy who loves to nuzzle and head-butt.

You can meet Cyrus at PetCetera! Please pay him a visit, he will be glad to see you.

-Alanna