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North Toronto Cat Rescue 100% volunteer-run charity, genuinely concerned with the welfare of needy animals. WE FOUND OUR FUREVER HOME! However, we still need your help.

REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE ON THE MOVE?

“Gray skies are going to clear up, put on a happy face.” Just like the lyrics of that old song, NTCR is still saying “good day, sunshine” as we look back on the incredible journey that brought us to where we are today. Nearly three years ago, we faced the challenge of losing our previous shelter location, just as the pandemic’s impact was being felt by all. With

no fundraising events and reduced donations, we were uncertain of the future. But thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the incredible support from our community, we were able to temporarily place our cats and kittens in loving foster homes—saving lives and ensuring no one was left behind. Then, the day we had been waiting for arrived: we moved into our own fur-ever home! Today, we are thrilled to say that we’ve settled into our new shelter, and it’s been an amazing journey. In the past three years, we have continued our mission, and we couldn’t have done it without the ongoing support from all of you. The costs of running a shelter are ongoing, and our veterinary bills, supplies, and the day-to-day expenses of caring for over 150 cats and kittens remain high. We are still fundraising just as hard as ever to ensure that we can continue to provide the best care for our feline friends. Your generosity is what keeps us going, and we need your continued support to ensure that we can continue our lifesaving work. Together, we’ve saved over 4,000 cats in the last 36 years, and we know that, with your help, we can save many more. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. We are excited for the future and the many more lives we can change with your support.

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23/11/2025

What Makes Superfoods SUPER? Learn more than you ever thought paws-ible by reading this week’s article by Nomi Berger.

What Makes Superfoods SUPER? Learn more than you ever thought paws-ible by reading this week’s article by Nomi Berger.

🚨 MEOW it’s LIVE! 🚨Our auction has officially been unleashed and it’s time to pounce on some purr-fect treasures! 🐾 Shop...
23/11/2025

🚨 MEOW it’s LIVE! 🚨
Our auction has officially been unleashed and it’s time to pounce on some purr-fect treasures! 🐾 Shop. Bid. Purr. Repeat.
Because the cats are counting on you! Go to the full album to see all 130 items! 😽

Welcome to North Toronto Cat Rescue’s “Paws for a Cause” Christmas Auction 2025! Shop for your holiday gifts AND make a ...
22/11/2025

Welcome to North Toronto Cat Rescue’s “Paws for a Cause” Christmas Auction 2025! Shop for your holiday gifts AND make a difference in the lives of our furry friends! 100% of the money raised through this auction will allow NTCR to continue providing cats and kittens the opportunity to live their lives in a safe and caring environment until they find their fur-ever home and family.

The auction will run from Saturday, November 22, 2025 until Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 8:00pm. We need your help to sell every item—let’s make this auction a huge success for the rescue cats!

Please read carefully the auction details and rules which are included in description with the cover photo. There are numerous pickup only locations: Stouffville, Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, Barrie, Innisfil,, North York (Yonge & York Mills), Toronto (Victoria Park & Eglinton), Concord.

Thank you to everyone who donated items! We couldn’t have done this without you. Have fun bidding and best of luck 😻

22/11/2025
Floppy-eared bunny… or just the cutest kitten ever? 🐾💞
22/11/2025

Floppy-eared bunny… or just the cutest kitten ever? 🐾💞

😴 One more sleep!📅 Paws for a Cause Auction🗓 November 22 – 26📍 Right here on Facebook[https://www.facebook.com/ntcr.shel...
21/11/2025

😴 One more sleep!

📅 Paws for a Cause Auction
🗓 November 22 – 26
📍 Right here on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/ntcr.shelter]
With recent intakes and winter here, we need your support more than ever. Please share far and wide and help us make this auction a huge success! Together, bid by bid, paw step by paw step, we’ll make kitty dreams come true. 🐱💛
Questions? Message us or email [[email protected]]

😻 Volunteer with Us — But Be Warned…You might end up with a cat in your arms, on your lap, your back, or their tail acro...
20/11/2025

😻 Volunteer with Us — But Be Warned…
You might end up with a cat in your arms, on your lap, your back, or their tail across your face! 🐾
What you will get: love, laughs, and the joy of seeing our cats grow and heal.

📍 Just north of Newmarket
🕘 Shifts: 9–12 or 5–7:00
🔞 16+ | 1 shift/week for 3 months

✨ Apply now: northtorontocatrescue.com/support-us/volunteer

😻The Mews from Paw-rents - Banjo aka Leroy-Brown and Scout aka Clover are living the best life. Morning NTCR! All is wel...
20/11/2025

😻The Mews from Paw-rents - Banjo aka Leroy-Brown and Scout aka Clover are living the best life.

Morning NTCR! All is well with Scout and Banjo. Scout reminds us every morning and evening how starved she is. Banjo is quite the athlete and full of beans.

19/11/2025

🎁 What will YOU bid on? 🎁 What will YOU win?

Our Paws for a Cause Auction runs November 22–26 on Facebook!
Gift cards, handmade treasures, baskets, cozy items & more all to help cats like Oscar!

Paws up to Kaiging for the Amazon box of Advantage! 😻With all our new intakes, this is a true appreciated. Thank you so ...
18/11/2025

Paws up to Kaiging for the Amazon box of Advantage! 😻
With all our new intakes, this is a true appreciated. Thank you so much.

Update on Max & Buddha Belly:They may be brothers from different mothers, but their hearts beat in the same home now.We ...
18/11/2025

Update on Max & Buddha Belly:
They may be brothers from different mothers, but their hearts beat in the same home now.
We love them — Helen & Jack 💖

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North Toronto Cat Rescue (NTCR) is a registered, non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization in its 30th year of continuous community service. It was established by Donna Cox, whose goal was to take vulnerable cats off the street and bring them into a secure environment, where they could live in complete safety until they found their permanent home.

Over the years, more than 3,500+ cats have benefited from the services of NTCR, and are now living the lives they deserve as part of a loving family. These cats found hope and a permanent home after having experienced varying degrees of hardship in the hostile street environment or in the hands of uncaring owners. Approximately 160 cats are still living at the shelter today, away from the horrors of the street and the harsh lives they previously led.

Mission - Many of the abandoned and lost cats are not spayed or neutered, thus contributing to the already over-population of strays. There are too many colonies of cats who live short and difficult lives, ending in equally miserable deaths. We would like to see all these animals come in from the cold, and ultimately find their "furever" homes.

Our Work - North Toronto Cat Rescue is a volunteer run, non-profit, registered charity, genuinely concerned with the welfare of all cats and kittens. We rescue and provide veterinary care to homeless felines, and follow through to recovery and finally adoption.