Rico’s Refuge Cat Rescue

Rico’s Refuge Cat Rescue Rehabilitation, TNR, adoption, education, and advocation to reduce the suffering of community cats
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A HUGE thank you to Stacy's PET DEPOT for all they do to support local rescues and animals in need. Cornwall is so lucky...
10/30/2025

A HUGE thank you to Stacy's PET DEPOT for all they do to support local rescues and animals in need. Cornwall is so lucky to have such a dedicated locally-owned pet store. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

We raised $180 this past weekend for
Rico’s Refuge Cat Rescue ! Thank you to everyone who
came to support our local rescues!🐾

Here are the next dates:

🐾November 30th- FULL (there are very few spots left)
-Donations will go to Roy and Cher's Spay Neuter Services

🐾December 14th- MANY SPOTS AVAILABLE!
-Donations will be going to PawPortunity Rescue

Call us 613-932-7337 to book your spot! 🐾🚨

🐾 Taking Adoption Applications 🐾I know we mostly do TNR, so we don’t have a lot of cats up for adoption, but these three...
10/20/2025

🐾 Taking Adoption Applications 🐾

I know we mostly do TNR, so we don’t have a lot of cats up for adoption, but these three haven’t had any luck finding their people. I’m still hopeful, though! I would love to find these cutie patooties their furever homes before the New Year, although I know good things take time, and their families are out there. Send us a message, or email [email protected], if you think that might be you! Please share to help Bodhi, Fluffy, and Vienna find their people ☺️

Someone help me break the news to Bodhi that he won’t find his furever family in today’s episode of Cat TV… Bodhi has re...
10/12/2025

Someone help me break the news to Bodhi that he won’t find his furever family in today’s episode of Cat TV… Bodhi has received absolutely no applications or signs of interest. He’s so sweet, and such a happy boy. At about 5 months old, he’s ready to take on life with his people!
Bodhi loves to play with all his toys (and the dog toys 😂), scale the cat trees, and loves to watch TV, especially football with his foster dad. He rolls around for belly rubs, and loves all the pets and interactive playtime. Bodhi is super affectionate, but also enjoys taking breaks to do his own thing, like nature-watch, play with his cat friends or doggie roommate, or cuddle up for a solid nap; you might even find him cuddled up in the hamper. He’s food-motivated, and really loves to be with his people!

Bodhi is great with respectful cats and dogs, does well for nail trims, and has good litter habits. His adoption fee includes age-appropriate vaccines, neuter, microchip, monthly flea/tick/earmite prevention, nail trims, and deworming. Reach out to learn more about Bodhi, or share to help Bodhi find his people 💙

Some super happy adoption updates: Little Grey and Louis have found their furever families!!🎉🥳 Little Grey was a foster ...
10/11/2025

Some super happy adoption updates:
Little Grey and Louis have found their furever families!!🎉🥳 Little Grey was a foster fail for her lovely foster parents, who have gone above and beyond to nurse her back to health. I am so thankful for them showing her so much love, and teaching her how to be a spoiled princess 😂

Louis is living his best life being spoiled by his adoptive parents, and is already besties with his new cat and dog friends. Louis’ parents made room in their home and hearts for him, and I couldn’t be more grateful. They’ve given him a lifetime of spoils in such a short time already.

Thank you for choosing to adopt 🩵

Vienna, Bodhi, and Fluffy haven’t received a single application — make it make sense… These three are ready to find thei...
09/19/2025

Vienna, Bodhi, and Fluffy haven’t received a single application — make it make sense… These three are ready to find their families; let’s help them get there 🥹

✨Taking Applications✨ Fluffy is about 4 months old! This cutie has the most Puss-in-Boots eyes you’ll ever see 😂 His coa...
09/04/2025

✨Taking Applications✨

Fluffy is about 4 months old! This cutie has the most Puss-in-Boots eyes you’ll ever see 😂 His coat is also super soft!
Fluffy was born outside, and lived that semi-feral life. Thankfully, he received some socialization from his colony’s caretaker, who helped get him used to people’s voices, toys, and hanging out with humans nearby.
Because he’s a former spicy street kid, Fluffy can be a bit shy at first; he may get spooked by loud noises, or try to hide as he adjusts to his new home. When he gets comfy, though, which happens quickly with the help of lickable treats, wet food, and cuddles, he lays it all on the line! His foster parents say that Fluffy loves pets and cuddles, and purrs like he’s never purred before when he’s getting all the lovin’ 😂 He does well with other cats, and has great litter habits. I know Fluffy will only grow more and more confident and loving as the time passes, and he continues to learn that humans aren’t too shabby! He is a very sweet and gentle cat, who loves to cuddle and play. I have no doubt his person is out there, he just needs to find them. Fluffy’s adoption includes neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, monthly flea/tick/earmite treatment, and deworming.
Send us a message, or email [email protected], to learn more about Fluffy!

This post may be a bit loaded, but there are some important updates, so read on (if you want)! Over the past week and a ...
09/01/2025

This post may be a bit loaded, but there are some important updates, so read on (if you want)!
Over the past week and a half, 18 cats saw the vet. That’s 18 cats who will no longer face the reality of endless reproduction and hormone-fuelled fights, and who now have a reduced risk of illness. Most of these cats were unsocialized, and will go on to live in their supported colonies. Please keep an eye out for the signature ear-tip pictured below when determining if a cat needs vetting; ear-tipping isn’t always done, but it can be a helpful indicator! As much as we want every cat to find a home indoors, that isn’t the reality of the current cat crisis in our community, and many others. All we can do is our best.

With that little factoid being said, I’m sure you can imagine the cost of vetting for 18 cats, on top of everything else. I’m one person, doing most of this alone, and that includes covering costs. If you’re wondering how I pay my bills on top of all this, so am I 😂 (for real though, 10/10 do not recommend). For this reason, intake remains CLOSED at this time. I will continue to TNR, though this will be reduced for the coming months while I try to recoup financially from my life choices 😂

It helps so much when people take matters into their own hands, and I’ve seen it more and more lately. It can be tough seeing so much negative in the world, but I’m so proud of our community, and those whose actions help balance the scales. Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, and I see more positives every day! If you want to help a cat, dog, squirrel, sea bass, etc., in need, but don’t know where to start, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re all in this together.

As always, please spay and neuter your pets!

✨Taking Applications✨Bodhi is the sweetest little guy you’ll meet! This 3-month-old cutie patootie is looking for his fu...
08/28/2025

✨Taking Applications✨

Bodhi is the sweetest little guy you’ll meet! This 3-month-old cutie patootie is looking for his furever people!
Bodhi can be shy at first, but warms up quickly with lickable treats, butt scratches, and belly rubs. Bodhi isn’t convinced he’s not part dog; he loves to roll across the floor while you give him belly rubs, and fetches his toys. Boy oh boy does Bodhi love all his toys, with a sprinkle of cat tv mixed in. Bodhi loves running around with his sister Vienna, and cuddling up with his cat friends for a good nap.
Bodhi does well with respectful cats and dogs, is good with nail trims, and has lovely litter habits.
His adoption fee includes age-appropriate vaccinations, neuter, microchip, deworming, flea/tick/earmite treatment.

✨Taking Applications✨Vienna is ready for her family to find her! This 3-month-old little lady is a bundle of fun! She lo...
08/28/2025

✨Taking Applications✨

Vienna is ready for her family to find her! This 3-month-old little lady is a bundle of fun! She loves to run around and play with her toys and cat friends. Vienna loves all sorts of toys, and enjoys cat tv. You’ll often find her having a snooze in different places, often with her belly to the air, or her legs sprawled out!
Unfortunately, Vienna lost her eye due to a severe infection/extensive damage done to the eye prior to coming into care, making her first stop the vet clinic when trapped. She doesn’t let the lack of an eyeball slow her down, though! She keeps up with her brother Bodhi, and is a brave little lady. She can be shy at first, but quickly comes around with lickable treats and butt scratches!

Vienna does well with respectful cats and dogs, and also does well for nail trims. She has wonderful litter habits. Her adoption fee includes spay, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and flea/tick/earmite treatment.

Update: $70 of our $1800 goal has been raisedEight kids saw the vet today, including Bodhi and Vienna’s mom (pictured in...
08/20/2025

Update: $70 of our $1800 goal has been raised

Eight kids saw the vet today, including Bodhi and Vienna’s mom (pictured in the carrier… my priority is never pics, I’m sorry; this is all I have 😂), and some of their colony friends - I’m a woman of my word; I wasn’t leaving the adults behind! No more baby-making or hormone-fuelled conflict for this bunch! This bill was quite hefty; though I want to continue supporting our community as best as I can, I can’t do it without you! Donations toward this crew’s care would be very greatly appreciated, and can be sent to [email protected]. If you can’t donate, please share! Thank you so much for your support 🩵 As always, please spay and neuter your pets, and support those around you in accessing resources!

08/19/2025

🐝Help Us Support Bee Meadow Farms This August! 🌿
We’re continuing our fundraising efforts all month long to support Bee Meadow Farm !
Bee Meadow Farms is a nonprofit sanctuary that provides a safe, loving home for rescued farm animals. Their mission goes beyond rescue — they work to educate the community on humane animal care, sustainability, and the importance of compassionate living. From cows and goats to chickens, pigs, and kittens, every animal at Bee Meadow is given a second chance to live a peaceful, happy life.
💛 We're accepting $5 donations, and with each donation, you’ll be entered to win a Stacy’s Pet Depot gift card & your name on our window🐾
Your support directly helps with food, medical care, and shelter for the animals — every dollar truly makes a difference.
Donate in-store or ask us how to contribute over the phone, or through e-transfer. Let’s show our love for the animals and those who care for them! 🐷🐔🐮

08/16/2025

May the person who left kittens near Second St/Pitt St in Cornwall last night, or this morning, please reach out? I would love to help you spay their mom; there is no judgment here. If you’re nervous to connect, please have a friend reach out.
Our intake is closed at this time. We will continue to support with TNR as much as we can. Thank you!

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