It's Never Too Late for Kittens

Yep, we've got more tiny kittens! These little guys are now about 6 weeks old and will be ready for adoption soon.

There mama was a stray at a feeding station who was rescued by a kind couple who realized she was pregnant and didn't want to leave her out in the cold. They took her in but couldn't foster her so asked for assistance to find her a nice quiet foster home where she could tend to her babies safely.

We were fortunate to have someone step up and offer to foster this sweet little family, and they are all doing fantastic: Mama Mirra, Pan, Bear, Billie and Syd. They are friendly, playful and cuddly and will make fantastic pets!

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

-Alanna

Like Mama, Like Kitten...

This cute little look-a-like tabby family is enjoying a meal together after going hungry as strays in a rural area for some time.

The mama cat, Jilly, is a shy but sweet girl who has had several litters near the home of the family that  rescued her and her kittens when it got cold.  They are worried that Jilly is pregnant again, so they contacted PFA for help to get her spayed and find her a home.

Jilly's beautiful kittens are spoken for, but this sweet and devoted mama cat needs a home of her own. She is quite calm and affectionate, and is no doubt happy to no longer be struggling to raise kittens outdoors.

For more information on Jilly, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com.

-Alanna

Foster Homes Needed!

Both Pearl (top photo, white cat) and Stanley (next photo, black and white cat) were rescued by PFA volunteers during the first cold snap of this year when both were found crying in distress at two separate PFA inner city feeding stations. With temperatures as low as -25, our volunteers knew that all 9 of their feline lives could be on the line, so they brought both refugees from the street in, even with our current foster homes at capacity. When the cold is so severe, our volunteers have a really hard time leaving tame cats behind on the street, especially ones clearly in distress.
Since PFA is completely full, both of these lovely cats are currently being boarded at the vet clinic. However, this is far from an ideal situation, as not only does it use up some of PFA's precious financial resources that could go towards spaying and neutering, but it doesn't allow Pearl and Stanley to relax and enjoy the comforts of a home setting. We could really use some new foster homes for cases such as this!

Not only do we need more regular foster homes, but we could use some short-term and emergency foster homes throughout the upcoming holiday season when some regular foster homes are away, and the vet clinic is full with holiday boarders.

Can you help? Please contact pfasask@gmail.com if you can. Or, even if you can't take a foster cat in yourself, please share this blog post on your social networking sites to spread the word about fostering for PFA.

-Sarah

More Cats for the Metro Adoption Promo

Hooray!  We have more fabulous kittens lined up to vie for their forever homes at Metro Pet Market this Saturday.

Little Penelope will be there, as well as our beautiful and sweet polydactyl boys, Mittens and Gloves.

We will also be selling our famous catnip toys, and we have some beautiful Christmas themed ones available.

Please visit us this Saturday, November 26th, from 12-4 at Metro Pet Market!

Update - Blackie

Here are some new pics of our handsome Blackie, a long-time stray who was recently rescued from the cold.

Like so many of the cats we rescue, Blackie turned out to be a very sweet and affectionate cat who has shown no interest in returning to the great outdoors. He would much rather cuddle in a lap or enjoy being petted - and of course, he appreciates a good meal.

Blackie is a fantastic cat who would make a wonderful pet for any cat lover. He has good looks and quiet charm, and is very well behaved.

Blackie is currently at PetCetera awaiting his forever home. He would love for you to visit and show him some love!

Success Story - Bear (Now Roman)

Last summer we rescued a litter of seven kittens and their mama, Jasmine, who were living at the Sedley Seed Plant.

A plant is no place for tiny kittens, so as soon as they could, the staff brought them to a PFA foster home.

It took a while, but all seven babies found great homes. 

Here is a pic of our little Bear, the last one to be adopted, hanging out in his adoptive home looking content!

-Alanna

An Amazing Mama Cat

Mama cats rock - they feed their babies, turn into ferocious warriors to protect them, and display amazing ingenuity in hiding and sheltering their little charges.

Here is a cute video of a sweet and precocious mama cat loving up her baby! Keep in mind that litters of up to 7 kittens are not uncommon so mama cats can be very busy. 

This is a real tribute to the little survivors that are feline! Click here to see some serious mama love in action!  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw4KVoEVcr0

-Alanna