Cats TNR & Rescue

26/08/2024

Last day to help us reach our $500 donation match! If you have been thinking of donating to our rescue, now is the time. Tax receipts issued for $20 or more.

23/08/2024

✨It’s Week 29 of our Chase The Queen and she still hasn’t been found! Jackpot is currently at $5135! Draw is Wednesday, Aug 28, at 7PM.
Get your e-transfer in to [email protected] or buy online at http://queenofcatscta.com before then to be in the draw. Please include name, phone number and envelope number with e-transfer. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 8 for $20. ✨

Remaining envelopes are in yellow below 👇

22/08/2024

This deserves another share.

Cats who are infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) may not show symptoms until years after the initial infection occurred. Although the virus is slow-acting, a cat’s immune system is severely weakened once the disease takes hold. This makes the cat susceptible to various secondary infections. Infected cats who receive supportive medical care and are kept in a stress-free, indoor environment can live relatively comfortable lives for months to years before the disease reaches its chronic stages.

Many people confuse FIV with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Although these diseases are in the same retrovirus family and cause many similar secondary conditions FeLV and FIV are different diseases.

What Are the Symptoms of FIV?
An FIV-infected cat may not show any symptoms for years. Once symptoms do develop, however, they may continually progress -or a cat may show signs of sickness interspersed with health for years. If your cat is demonstrating any of the following symptoms, please have examined by your veterinarian:
* Enlarged lymph nodes
* Fever
* Anemia
* Weight loss
* Disheveled coat
* Poor appetite
* Diarrhea
* Abnormal appearance or inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis)
* Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis)
* Inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis)
* Dental disease
* Skin redness or hair loss
* Wounds that don’t heal
* Sneezing
* Discharge from eyes or nose
* Frequent urination, straining to urinate or urinating outside of litter box
* Behavior change

How Is FIV Transmitted?
FIV is mainly passed from cat to cat through deep bite wounds, the kind that usually occur outdoors during aggressive fights and territorial disputes-the perfect reason to keep your cat inside.

Another, less common mode of transmission is from an FIV-infected mother cat to her kitten. FIV does not seem to be commonly spread through sharing food bowls and litter boxes, social grooming, sneezing and other casual modes of contact.

Which Cats Are Most Prone to FIV?
Although any feline is susceptible, free-roaming, outdoor intact male cats who fight most frequently contract the disease. Cats who live indoors are the least likely to be infected.

Can a Person Catch FIV from a Cat?
No. FIV cannot be transmitted from cat to human, only from cat to cat.

What Should I Do If I Think My Cat Has FIV?
If you suspect your cat has FIV, have him examined and tested by your veterinarian right away. During your visit, be ready to describe any symptoms that you have detected, no matter how minute they seem. Also make sure to keep your cat indoors, away from other felines who might possibly be infected or whom he could infect, until you have a diagnosis.

How Is FIV Diagnosed?
FIV infection is routinely diagnosed by blood testing. The FIV status of every cat should be known. The most common type of test looks for the presence of antibodies to the virus in the blood. No test is 100-percent accurate all of the time, and your veterinarian will interpret the test result and determine whether further testing is needed to confirm either a positive or negative test result. Once a cat is determined to be FIV-positive, that cat is capable of transmitting the disease to other cats.

Since it is possible for an infected mother cat to transfer FIV antibodies to her kittens, these kittens may test positive from their mother’s antibodies until they have cleared them from their systems, which happens by six months of age. Therefore, kittens who test positive for FIV antibodies when they’re younger than six months should undergo antibody tests again at a later date to see if they are infected.

How Is FIV Treated?
Unfortunately, there is no specific antiviral treatment for FIV. Cats can carry the virus for a long time before symptoms appear. Therefore, treatment focuses mainly on extending the asymptomatic period or, if symptoms have set in, on easing the secondary effects of the virus. Your veterinarian may prescribe some of the following treatments:
* Medication for secondary infections
* Healthy, palatable diet to encourage good nutrition
* Fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy
* Anti-inflammatory drugs
* Immune-enhancing drugs
* Parasite control

How Do I Care for My FIV-Infected Cat?
* Keep your cat indoors. This will protect him from contact with disease-causing agents to which he may be susceptible. By bringing your cat indoors, you’re also protecting the uninfected cats in your community.
* Watch for changes-even seemingly minor-in your cat’s health and behavior. Immediately report any health concerns to your vet.
* Bring your cat to your vet at least twice per year for a wellness checkup, blood count and urine analysis.
* Feed your cat a nutritionally balanced food-no raw food diets, please, as bacteria and parasites in uncooked meat and eggs can be dangerous to immunocompromised pets.
* Be sure your cat is spayed or neutered.

How Can FIV Be Prevented?
FIV vaccines are available but may not protect all cats. In addition, these vaccines can interfere with testing for the virus. It is best to work with your cat’s veterinarian to determine if FIV vaccination is the best option for your cat. Whether or not your cat is vaccinated, it is always important to prevent exposure to FIV. The best way to prevent your cat from contracting the virus is to keep him indoors, avoiding any chance of contact with infected felines. If you walk your cat, keep him on a leash when outdoors. And if your cat is going to be spending any time in a cattery or in a home with other felines, make sure all cats have tested negative for FIV.

Also, any recently adopted cat should be tested for FIV prior to entering your home.

What Can Happen if FIV Goes Untreated?
Without proper treatment, the secondary infections that can occur as a consequence of FIV can progress to life-threatening conditions. Additionally, cats with FIV can develop various forms of cancer, blood diseases or kidney failure which will ultimately claim the cat’s life.

22/08/2024

Meet Raymond!
DSH grey tabby🚹
14 weeks old
• fully vaccinated/dewormed
• neuter certificate on adoption

Raymond is a super playful boy! He loves play wrestling with his brother Walt. And loves any of the cat toys offered to him. Raymond enjoys his whiskees pate at meal time and before bed. We do encourage adopting young kittens in pairs or already have a cat in the home.. Raymond would love to have his brother Walt join him in his forever home if looking for a pair:) Indoor Home
Any questions, or if you would like to adopt Raymond, please call/text our adoption coordinator at 204-721-3237.

22/08/2024

Meet Walt!
DLH tabby 🚹
14 weeks old
•fully vaccinated/dewormed
• neuter certificate on adoption

Walt is super adorable!! He is playful esp. with his littermate Raymond. Walt is also a fairly laid back kitten. He loves to flop at your neck for a cuddle and tummy rub. Very sweet little guy. Being young, we are looking to place him in a home with another cat or with his littermate Raymond. Indoor Home.

If you have any questions, or would like to adopt Walt, please call/text our adoption coordinator at 204-721-3237 or check out our website for an adoption application: www.catstnrrescue.com ( when filling out an online application please confirm with adoption coordinator it was received. We do at times run into technical difficulties:))

22/08/2024

ADOPTION PENDING!

Meet Kiki!
DSH grey tabby 🚺
DOB: March/24
• fully vaccinated/dewormed
• spayed

22/08/2024

Please help us reach our donation goal of $500! Etransfers can be sent to [email protected] (please put "Royale donation" in the comment section) or thru any of our volunteers

Royale is matching donations made to our shelter between August 8–26! Every dollar raised helps find homes for pets in need.

Donate today!

*Royale® will match donations made between August 8 and August 26 to participating shelters up to $500 CAD per shelter

22/08/2024

Congratulations Tamara N! You’re the winner of week 28 Chase The Queen! You won $207 by finding the 5♠️ in envelope 24! Ticket sales for week 29 are available at 7:30PM! Buy online or e-transfer! Jackpot is at $5118!

20/08/2024

We’re at Neepawa co-op grocery today (aug 20) 11-2 selling chase the queen tickets! Jackpot is over $5000. Come get your tickets now!

20/08/2024

Ticket sales for Chase The Queen of Hearts from 11 -2 today at Neepawa Co op

19/08/2024

With kittens in care and a new momma cat coming into care we are going through more than usual amounts of canned wet food and Purina kitten chow.. If anyone can donate these food items it’d be greatly appreciated!

19/08/2024

✨It’s week 28 of our chase the queen and she still hasn’t been found! Jackpot is currently at $4973! Draw is Wednesday, Aug 21, at 7. Get your e-transfer in to [email protected] or buy online at queenofcatscta.com before then to be in the draw. Please include name, phone number and envelope number with e-transfer. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 8 for $20. ✨

Remaining envelopes are in yellow below 👇

18/08/2024

Only a few more days to help us reach our donation match goal of $500!

17/08/2024

Thank you so much Cielo Beltran and Barb Harris for your heartfelt donations to the Royale Donation Match 😻.
You will be helping so many kitties like Owen because of your generosity. ❤️‍🩹🐺🐈🐯
He's now being loved in a home of his own

17/08/2024

Royale is matching donations made to our shelter between August 8–26! Every dollar raised helps find homes for pets in need.

Donate today!

*Royale® will match donations made between August 8 and August 26 to participating shelters up to $500 CAD per shelter

16/08/2024

We have kittens!!!
Cute and playful! Looking for homes!
Contact Carrie our adoption coordinator for more info… call/text 204-721-3237.

15/08/2024

Sept.23/21 this boy was born in rescue… on the shyer side and overlooked he sat and waited for his special person… today he found her!!! 😻

15/08/2024

✨Congratulations Jane G! You’re the winner of week 27 Chase The Queen! You won $168 by finding the 4♦️ in envelope 26! Ticket sales for week 28 are available at 7:30PM!!!! Buy online or e-transfer!!✨Jackpot is at $4910!

14/08/2024

13/08/2024

✨It’s week 27 of our chase the queen and she still hasn’t been found! Jackpot is currently at $4853! Draw is tomorrow, Aug 14, at 7. Get your e-transfer in to [email protected] or buy online at queenofcatscta.com before then to be in the draw. Please include name, phone number and envelope number with e-transfer. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 8 for $20. ✨

Remaining envelopes are in yellow below 👇

12/08/2024

12/08/2024

Meet Murphy!
DMH tuxedo male
10 weeks old
• 1st vaccinations/deworming
• neuter certificate on adoption

Murphy is looking for a home that has another cat/kitten in the home. He is a rambucous boy that LOVES to play. Not a big cuddler right now…. There’s just no time for it when there’s kitty friends to play with. This sneaky boy has been known to slip through the feet of his foster mom and get outside. He’s a fast boy so his adopter will need to be aware of this. When he does tucker out he will lay belly up so his person can give him some tummy rubs.🙂
Murphy will have his booster vaccines at the end of this month and be ready for his new family…
Indoor Home..
If you have any questions or would like to adopt Murphy, please call/text our adoption coordinator or check out our website at www.catstnrrescue.com for ca an online application.

11/08/2024

11/08/2024

Thank you Valerie J Wilson for your donation to the double up drive with Royale. They will match donations up to $500.

Please provide mailing address

10/08/2024

Thank you Kailin Verano for your donation to the Royale Match the Donation

09/08/2024

Jordi found an adopter today!! The girls at CSAVC said their farewells and best wishes.. 😍