Bingo Volunteers Needed

Fundraising bingos are one of PFA's biggest sources of revenue, and our volunteer base for these bingos is very small.  Our bingo volunteers earn over $15/ hour per individual, per shift, all of which goes directly towards veterinary care expenses as a condition of our bingo license.

The shifts are split so that volunteers only have to give up 3-4 hours at a time, for a huge pay-off that benefits many rescued cats.

We always need volunteers for the weekday bingos, and we are still short a few for the bingo this Sunday.  If you have a few hours to spare each months and would like to make a difference to a rescued cat, please contact us at bingoinfo@people4animals.ca

-Alanna

Former Rescues Enjoying the Good Life!

These cute and cuddly young male cats started out in a tough situation on the streets, but both landed in awesome new homes shortly after being rescued. 

Boomer, the black cat formerly known as Kahuna, was rescued as a tiny kitten along with his litter mates, and nurtured in a loving foster home until he found his furr-ever family. His adopters say this:  Boomer became fast friends with their chihuahua, Molly. They are inseparable, they play together, sleep together & give each other baths :) Boomer is an incredible cat with quite a personality & is always getting into mischief! We are so happy that we made him a part of our family!

Roger is an adorable and friendly little tabby found abandoned at a PFA feeding station a few weeks ago. Our feeders knew he was much too sweet and loving to live the life of a street stray, so he was rescued and sent off to PetSmart, where he was adopted in less than a day by a staff member who fell in love! 

Both boys are doing awesome, and we are thrilled that they found loving homes. 

-Alanna

Tips for Adopting a Pet

Below is an article from Care2.com about why pets are good for you, and also things to consider when choosing  a pet:

• Fido, Snowball or Goldie–no matter the critter, study after study shows that pets are good for our health. Their unconditional love and wonderful kindness reduce our stress levels and increase our serotonin intake. Sadly, fewer than half of family pets live out their lives with their original families. That’s an estimated seven million animals entering our shelter system every year, many simply through the irresponsibility of careless owners. If you’re thinking of adopting an animal for yourself or your family, here are some tips:

• Avoid impulses “There are so many great (shelter) dogs and cats in need of a home,” says Babara Savidge, owner of Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs. “That said, don’t be completely swayed by a cute face. Take some time to think about what’s important to you in a pet. Make a list of what you want, what you don’t want, and what you can compromise on–before you even look. A little pre-thought will go a long way to ensuring a good fit for both parties.”

• Meet Your Match. More than 250 shelters across the U.S. use a “Meet your Match” program. The potential owners are required to fill out lengthy questionnaires stating desires and behaviors. In this way, the more knowledgeable handlers at the shelters can point the owners in the direction of a breed or animal that would suit their lifestyle well. Occasionally, owners are introduced to breeds that they never would have considered, helping “less-popular” pets find loving homes.


• Rely on the shelter workers for advice and knowledge. Many pet stores view each pet as a potential sale, while the shelter workers, often volunteers, are invested in every animal they help and want to find the placement that will work best for all parties.

• Do your research. Just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t adopt. “Several large breed dogs, older dogs and cats are well-suited to apartment life,” says Shannon Boyer of the Arizona Animal Welfare League. “These animals are pretty sedentary and are very happy and healthy with just a couple short walks each day.”

• Introduce your current pets. Many shelters will allow you to bring your current pets into the environment to ensure that everyone feels comfortable with the new addition. If your adoptee is shy, many shelters have programs that will help with training and socializing.

Remember, you are now responsible for a life so this is not a decision to be taken lightly. Consider the pros and cons. Are you ready for both the work and rewards that come with owning a pet?

-Alanna

World Spay Day

Tuesday, February 28th is World Spay Day, a day to recognize the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent the overpopulation problems that lead to overcrowded shelters and increased euthanization rates. 

In addition to preventing unwanted litters, sterilization can also help prevent serious health problems in cats and dogs such as reproductive cancers. Spaying and neutering benefits everyone.

Please remember to spay/neuter your pets!

-Alanna

Foster Homes Urgently Needed for Kitten, Puppy

PFA is seeking foster placements as soon as possible for two animals that need to be removed from their current foster home due to a young child's recent diagnosis of asthma.

Copper is a shy but sweet 7-month old kitten who is neutered and vaccinated. He is great with kids and other animals.  He enjoys children so we'd love to find a young family with kids for him.

Sasha is a 6-month old puppy  who is crate trained and house trained. She has had her shots and rabies vaccination and will be spayed as soon as all her baby teeth fall out.   Sasha is a well mannered puppy that with good training can be a great companion. 


If you can assist by fostering one of these wonderful animals, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com

-Alanna

Safe From the Storm

This cute and fluffy little guy, Andi, has been hanging around stray at a feeding station in North Central for a few months now. Friendly and affectionate, we were hoping that he had a home in the area.

However, he hasn't been claimed and with a winter storm looming yesterday, Andi was scooped and taken to the vet clinic where he will be neutered and then listed for adoption.

This sweet boy is happy to be off the streets, and is looking for a new home that will give the him the love and care he deserves.

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

-Alanna

Spongebob the Cat

Meet Spongebob, a handsome adult male recently rescued from a PFA feeding station, intact, hungry and suffering from some serious skin wounds.

Although the wounds look quite serious, they are mostly self-inflicted due to a terrible case of ear mites that was causing Spongebob a lot of discomfort.

While he looks a bit worse for the wear, Spongebob is in great spirits and is happy to be warm and well-fed, and to have those pesky ear mites treated! He is on the mend and has proven to be a very sweet and affectionate boy who enjoys attention and adores catnip toys. You can tell how happy he is to be rescued!

Spongebob is looking for a new forever home that will love him and keep him safe so that he doesn't have to suffer ever again. He will be listed for adoption soon.

In the meantime, we would love to find a foster home for Spongebob where he can get some TLC and  recover from his wounds.

If you are interested in fostering or adopting Spongebob, please contact us at pfasask@gmail.com.

-Alanna