Furry Tales Cat Rescue

04/11/2024

At Furry Tales Cat Rescue, our mission is to provide a second chance to cats in urgent need, including seniors, sick cats, and strays who are at high risk for euthanasia. We love to share our happy tales, success stories, and adopter updates with you, but we rely heavily on the support of our generous community to give our cats the best care possible and connect them with loving homes.

With 172 cats currently in our care, and annual veterinary expenses exceeding $500,000, every donation makes a huge impact for both the rescue and for the cats that we have the privilege of meeting.

The generous donations that we receive, as well as our adoption fees, are imperative in sustaining the rescue’s operations. They help us cover essential expenses like food, veterinary care, health checks, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, flea and tick treatment, deworming, and microchipping. Your support allows us to continue to provide a safe haven for cats in need, ensuring that they receive the care, medical attention, love, and socialization that they deserve. That being said, the expenses incurred by Furry Tales for each cat far exceed the amount that we receive in adoption fees and donations.

Rescue is a 24/7 effort that involves constant care, compassion, and commitment. Many of the cats we take in require extensive medical attention, treatment, and rehabilitation. While we would love to be able to save every single cat in need, unfortunately, it is just not possible. But, each cat that comes into our care and is connected with their furever home allows us to help another.

When you adopt, you’re not just bringing a cat into your home; you’re also playing your part in the larger mission of rescue and animal welfare. Thank you for helping us create more Happy Tales! ❤️

For ways to donate, please visit furry-tales.ca/donations/.

04/11/2024

Jiminy, Mickey, and Lucybelle's pals at PetSmart Merivale (1585 Merivale Rd) are also getting into the holiday spirit. ❄🎁⛄

LOOK HOW CUTE THEY ARE!!! All of these cats and kittens are available for adoption and are more than ready to be part of a family for the holiday season.

Harlequin (f, 2023-06-06): This beautiful lady is loving, friendly, and oh so happy. She loves fresh water straight from the tap. When not taking sips of water, she is a lap cap!

Tomato (f, 2024-07-08): The floofiest gal with amazing ear hair. She is friendly with everyone and loves to cuddle.

Farro (f, 2024-08-20): this house panther is equal parts playful and cuddly!

Mortadella (m, 2024-07-01): Cuddly? ✅ Playful? ✅ Cute? ✅

Flirt (f, 2024-06-25): This tabby gal is a big sister to Tomato. She is often found sleeping in a pile with anyone in the playroom

Rye (m, 2024-08-20): Rye can often be found playing with the snake toy in the playroom or piled on top of the other cats in a cuddle puddle

Millet (f, 2024-08-20): This little gal has two modes: play or nap! She loves playfighting or chasing springs. She will then settle down into a pile with her friends.

Come see these cuties at the store, or better yet fill out adoption application and become an approved adopter. Then so you can go in and meet everyone!

04/11/2024

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03/11/2024

Meet little Izzy (born 2024-04-04) and momma Aurora (born 2023-07-23), currently in the care of a Furry Tales foster 🩵

Here's a fun update on these fine felines from their current foster, Siobhan:

"Aurora and Izzy are the perfect houseguests – they have perfect litter habits and healthy appetites! The two of them love to play with toys independently and are always game with the wand toy. They're also enthusiastic greeters, and chirp happily at you when you enter their cat room! They both love human touch and want ALL the pets as long as you’re willing to give them."

Aurora and Izzy are absolute sweethearts – even their foster, Siobhan, wonders why the heck these delightful littles haven't been adopted yet?!

Could your home be the purrfect place for one (or both!) of these glowing girls? 🌟

Apply to adopt Aurora and/or Izzy today at furry-tales.ca 😻

03/11/2024

Sugar (2022-03-05) is so very sweet!!! 🍬Just like your favourite candy! She’s over the top affectionate and will roll, purr and nudge you for pets! Sugar is a real snuggle bunny!

She likes to greet you when you come home. She absolutely loves attention! 🥧This sweetie pie isn’t super comfortable being picked up, but she’s definitely a lap cat on her own terms. Sugar is also a lady of luxury! She loves cozy blankets and will crawl into your lap for a little while and then settle in for a rest near you.

Watching the news bores Sugar? 😴 That’s when she likes to have her nap time. She’s quiet as a mouse🐭, a polite eater and has perfect litter box etiquette. She would be best suited to a quieter home.

Sugar is starting to play with toys and enjoys balls and scratchers most. 🥇She’s learning to be the bestest kitty. Won’t you join in her journey and see where it goes?
To apply to adopt, please visit our website: furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

03/11/2024

We just can’t get enough of these two siblings! 😻 At 7 months old (born April 10th, 2024), Nona and Vision are ready to find their forever home.

These two kittens are so playful. They love watching the world go by from the window (although, they’re very confused as to why they can’t reach the bugs outside!) and playing with each other. They can sometimes be found playing a game of tag, especially by running up and down the stairs!

A little-known fact about Nona and Vision is that they are culinary experts!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 These two love hanging out in the kitchen, making them incredible Sous-Chefs for their future family. They just want to make sure you’re getting the job done correctly (and maybe see if there’s anything there for them)! 😋 And don’t worry, once the job is said and done, they’ll make sure to join you for some cuddles after they’ve had a bite to eat.

Nona and Vision get along just fine with other pets, including dogs! Could Nona and Vision be the purr-fect pair for your home? 🐾

To apply to adopt, please visit our website: furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

02/11/2024

Lucybelle, Jiminy, and Mickey are at PetSmart Merivale (1585 Merivale Rd) and are getting into the Christmas spirit! ❄️⛄🔔

These three siblings were born on June 6th, 2024 and came into our care via K9 Advocates in Manitoba. These adorable tabbies are equal parts playful and cuddly!
Wouldn't one, two or all three looks so lovely loafed up under the Christmas tree 🎄among all the presents? 🎁

They told us they are hoping that our followers are also getting into the Christmas spirit by purchasing some Purdy's chocolates! A portion of the sales goes to Furry Tales Cat Rescue to help more cats and kittens like them!

And they also let us in on a little secret 🤫..... stay tuned on Wednesday and Thursday for some festive announcements!

If you would like to meet Lucybelle, Jiminy, and Mickey, head to our website at furry-tales.ca and fill out an adoption application to become an approved adopter. These siblings deserve to be in a home for the holiday season.

02/11/2024

Meet Zoey – a gorgeous four-year-old girl currently in the care of a Furry Tales Foster who’s looking for her perfect match 💕

After losing her person, Zoey has been through a tough adjustment, but she’s slowly showing her sweet and curious side. Zoey loves attention – but only on her terms. Head rubs, chin scratches, and playtime with her favourite toys make her purr with joy, but when she’s had enough, she’ll let you know with a tap – we’re working on manners ❤️

She’s a cat that like routine – she’s under the bed in the morning and then under the blankets in the early afternoon and in the evening she’s on the bed or the desk.

Zoey is a very sweet cat, but will need a family that understands quirky cats and appreciates her on her own terms! She likes head rubs and occasional pets and she purrs in response. Once the purring is finished, it’s a sign that she’s had enough.

If you think you can give Zoey the safe, loving home she deserves, submit an application form at furry-tales.ca ❣️

02/11/2024

Sweet Lacey and her two little shadows, Freddy and Annabelle, are at PetSmart looking for their furever family 👀 All three are playful yet patient enough for an easy nail trim. They’re ready to go home!

Lacey was born on April 5, 2022. This gentle Manitoba girl is ready for a life all her own after being an excellent Momma. She’s quiet, tidy, and polite, only meowing for special visits and always keeping her space neat. With her calm, golden-eyed sweetness, she’d fit well with other pets, kids, or as a solo companion—she’s truly adaptable and just waiting to share her love. 🐾

And her kittens, Freddy and Annabelle born August 11, are ready for their next adventure with a family!

Freddy – Our Fearless Explorer 🐾
Freddy is an independent little adventurer, brave enough to explore his foster home solo and friendly with everyone, whether cat or human. This little black panther is playful and energetic, but when he’s ready for a nap, he’ll look for a lap to cozy up on (and you might be “stuck” for a while!) Freddy loves wand toys, play tunnels, and is easygoing about food.

Annabelle – Gorgeous 🖤
Annabelle is a tiny version of her mom, Lacey, complete with those stunning golden eyes. A little more reserved than Freddy, she takes her time exploring. She’s gentle, calm, and loves sunbathing or napping by the window. Annabelle would blossom with a kitten friend her age or a friendly adult cat who can show her the ropes.

Looking for a calm, devoted companion or playful new family members? Lacey, Freddy, and Annabelle are the perfect fit. Apply at furry-tales.ca to meet them!

Remember young kittens like Freddy and Annabelle need a friend! Companionship is an important part of development, so Furry Tales requires they be adopted with another cat, or go to a home with a friendly resident feline.

02/11/2024

Hey chocolate lovers! 🍫🐾 Just two weeks left to order your holiday treats through our Purdy’s fundraiser and help support Furry Tales! 🎉 When you order, **25% of proceeds** go directly to caring for our rescue kittens & cats—and if we get enough orders, that percentage can go even higher. How sweet is that?

**Order by November 17** and you can pick up your treats in early December—perfect timing for holiday gifting (or a treat stash just for you to survive the season 😉).

Here’s how to order:
1️⃣ Visit Purdy’s Fundraising Site at Purdys.com/fundraising
2️⃣ Click “JOIN A CAMPAIGN” and enter our group number: 64205
3️⃣ Select “SHOP ONLINE” and start filling that cart! 🛒

If you’re having trouble ordering, try switching browsers, or use this Google Form: https://www.docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ahn9LLSfcTm1pN1o-7Y7oXzw0W9pyMY7h-ALQvwpAQU/edit to order and then e-transfer us the balance directly.

Need a rec? Try the Sweet Georgia Browns in milk chocolate—they’ve got salted caramel, crunchy pecans, and all the creamy richness you could want! 😍💕

Thank you for helping us make over 9460 Happy Tales so far—your support means everything!

01/11/2024

💖🐱Zava 🐱💖

Lovely Zava (2024-06-06) is extremely affectionate and will purr the second you touch her. She loves to be pet, and rolls onto her back for belly rubs. How adorable! She doesn’t mind being picked up and snuggled like a baby and we believe she’ll be an amazing lap cat.

She’s learning how to play with toys! You can see the happiness all over her face as she chases a toy around the room and her excitement is contagious!

This beautiful young lady is still a bit shy, but she’s quickly learning to trust humans. Zava’s big innocent eyes show her curiosity and affection. Very gentle in all she does, she’s ready to find her furever family to love!

💖🐱Zeke 🐱💖

Zeke (2024-06-06) is a very handsome young man with gorgeous BIG eyes and soft velvety fur. Pretty purrfect, if you ask me!

Zeke is learning that he is now safe and can trust humans. He’s accepting of pets and allows you to pick him up. He’s slowly, but surely, coming out of his shell and getting more curious and adventurous! He loves treats of all kinds, and playing with balls, springs and mice. He’s becoming extremely playful and will add lots of fun to your life!

While Zeke is still a bit shy, he has an incredible purrsonality just waiting to shine through! With just a little patience and love, you’ll be rewarded with the most loyal companion. This sweet peanut is ready for a home of his very own!

Please note that Furry Tales requires all kittens to be adopted with a playful companion or for there to be a friendly feline already in the adoptive home. Kittens are social beings and companionship is an important part of their healthy development.

01/11/2024

🎉 Congratulations to our winner...

Irial T., Cricket, and Goose!!! 🎉

Furry Tales will be contacting you via email, to collect your amazing cat tree prize!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Cat-O-Ween Costume Contest! We truly loved seeing everyone’s cats dressed up for Halloween! 🥰🎃

We hope everyone had a sweet and spooky Halloween! 🎃🍬🍫❤

01/11/2024

Sweet Autumn (2024-01-24) is back in a foster home after her showcase at PetSmart Heron. She still hasn't found her forever home!

Autumn is an all-around great cat and adjusts to new surroundings quickly. Within 24 hours or arriving in her foster home she was snoozing comfortably on her cat bed, using her litter box, playing, zooming, allowing pets and purring!

When this little lady wants to move, she can MOVE. She runs and jumps off her cat tree and then will pick up a ball in her mouth, run around with it, flick it in the air and bat it around. It is so cute to see! Then she will come to you for some pets and purr so very loud. She also likes to dip her paw in her water bowl and lick the water from her paw, rather than drink from it straight. So silly!

She really is a wonderful cat and is more than ready to become part of someone's family. You can't go wrong with adopting Autumn. If she sounds like the right fit for you, apply to adopt her today on our website at furry-tales.ca

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01/11/2024

31/10/2024

Sugar (2022-03-05) is so very sweet!!! 🍬Just like your favourite candy! She’s over the top affectionate and will roll, purr and nudge you for pets! Sugar is a real snuggle bunny!

She likes to greet you when you come home. She absolutely loves attention! 🥧This sweetie pie isn’t super comfortable with being picked up, but she’s definitely a lap cat on her own terms. Sugar is also a lady of luxury! She loves cozy blankets, and will crawl into your lap for a little while and then settle in for a rest near you.

Did I mention that watching the news bores Sugar? 😴 That’s when she likes have her nap time. She’s as quiet as a mouse, a polite eater and has perfect litter box etiquette. She would be best suited to a quieter home.

Sugar is starting to play with toys and enjoys balls and scratchers most. 🥇She’s learning to be the bestest kitty. Won’t you join in her journey and see where it goes?

To apply to adopt, please visit our website: furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

31/10/2024

Look at Sam’s beautiful blue eyes! They are so entrancing! 🥰

Sam is a stunning, male, 2-years-old, snowshoe sable cat. He is so sweet and handsome. Sam is a happy and loving cat!

Sam is so very gentle, friendly and affectionate! He really loves belly rubs and being pet. Sam is also a very curious boy who loves to see what the people around him are eating. He loves both kibble and wet food, and has a good appetite. Sam is a truly wonderful cat.

Sam is very well-mannered. He is also really good at using the litter box. Sam is great with other cats and has been slowly introduced to other resident pets at his foster home. Sam has an exotic fee of $500.

So adorable and cuddly, Sam is really an amazing cat! ❤️ He can’t wait to have a furrever family of his own. If you are interested in adopting this striking young gentleman, you can apply to adopt Sam at furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

Happy Halloween to everyone and their pets who celebrate! 🎃

31/10/2024

Re-introducing… beautiful Harlequin!

Harlequin (2023-06-06) is an affectionate young lady who’s got tricks AND treats up her sleeve! For her first trick, she will steal your heart! And as for the treat… she will show off her floofy white belly, chat with you, and shower you with love!

Sweet Harlequin has already seen her two babies Jester (adopted) and Silver (adopted) off to their furever homes. While she is so proud of her kittens for their happy tales, she wonders when it will be her turn.

This versatile girl would be a great fit in any household, with or without other kitties. She is a real treat! Whether you are looking for a loving work from home partner, a cozy snuggle buddy to watch some feel-good movies with, or a friendly companion for your resident feline(s), Harlequin is your girl.

Ready to adopt, or want to book a meet and greet first? Miss Harlequin is located at PetSmart Merivale (1585 Merivale Rd.).

To apply to adopt, please visit our website: furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

31/10/2024

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃

👻Today is the last day to vote on your favourite Cat-O-Ween costume. Please try to choose just one to vote for (we know it is hard)

🍬Stay tuned for our 12 PM post tomorrow where we will announce the winner!

30/10/2024

Happy Tales!!

We are truly thrilled to share the wonderful cats who have been adopted recently!

Paris & France, Corned Beef, Gracie & Edie, Ham, Salami, and Bolognese & Rose are off to their furever homes!!

🎉Congratulations🎉 to all of these wonderful cats on joining their lovely new families who will absolutely adore them, understand the importance of rescue, and how adopting instead of buying a cat can change the future of cat homelessness forever

Happy Ever After to Paris & France, Corned Beef, Gracie & Edie, Ham, Salami, Bolognese & Rose, and Families!!

30/10/2024

Lucybelle and her two brothers Jiminy and Mickey were born on June 6th of this year and came all the way from Manitoba to find their forever home. After a brief stint at PetSmart Merivale, they were placed in one of our caring foster homes.

🐈Mickey is slightly bigger and acts the part of older brother very well. He models good hygiene habits and often grooms the other two. He loves to communicate by making eye contact.

🐈Lucybelle is a sweet girl but can also hold her own with the brothers very well! She likes to cuddle and is very bright. She has mastered all the toys. She also loves to be carried around and loved on.

🐈Jiminy is the smallest of the siblings, with a beautifully unique face and personality. He loves to sprawl out on your lap for a snooze but of course plays hard too.

When they need a break, they love to lay in the sun on their bed near the window looking at the leaves fall and the birds fly by. It's always very entertaining watching them play, interact and cuddle together. Adorable 🥰

If you are looking to adopt an instant clowder, look no further than these 3 kittens. They would love to be adopted together! They can be adopted separately, but will need a pal in their new home to play and cuddle with!

Apply to adopt these cuties today at furry-tales.ca

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30/10/2024

Chocolate lovers, this one's for you! Get your order in for Purdy's Holiday Chocolate Fundraiser! 🍫🥰🐈

By ordering your holiday treats through this fundraiser, 25% of the proceeds will go directly to Furry Tales to start, helping us provide food, shelter, and medical care to our incredible rescue cats. The more orders that are placed through our campaign, the more our reward back increases too beyond that starting 25%!

***Orders are open until November 17***
with pickup in early December—perfect timing for holiday gifting! (Or a chocolate survival kit to get YOU through the holidays 😉)

To place an order:
1) visit Purdy's Fundraising Site at
Purdys.com/fundraising
2) select “JOIN A CAMPAIGN”
3) fill out the form, enter our group number:
64205
5) open the menu and select “SHOP ONLINE”
6) shop! 🍫
7) proceed to checkout 🛒

If you experience any issues, try switching browsers. You can alternatively order through this Google Form & e-transfer us your balance www.docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ahn9LLSfcTm1pN1o-7Y7oXzw0W9pyMY7h-ALQvwpAQU/edit

We’re here for any questions you might have 💕

🙋‍♀️What’s that you say? You’d like a recommendation?
👉This social media team volunteer suggests you try the Sweet Georgia Browns in milk chocolate—sweet salted caramel, savoury pecans; it’s chocolatey, crunchy, chewy, rich & creamy. That treat has it all 😍💕

Purdy’s is a Canadian company famous for its decadent chocolate, and every order you place through our campaign helps Furry Tales Cat Rescue continue supporting our 180+ cats in care.

Thank you for supporting us—every little bit makes a difference!

29/10/2024

Meet Susie!

Susie (2023-03-23) is an absolute snuggle bug and a social butterfly with visitors. She quickly warms up to each new person she meets. This girl is ready to meet her forever fam!

Susie is a gentle, kind and sweet young lady with the most loving eyes. She’s just starting to get used to her life as a pampered cat and is slowly allowing people to care for her. Just look at those beautiful eyes peeking out, always curious about what’s happening around her.

Susie has a playful side too! She loves a variety of cat toys. She loves her cat tunnel, springs and many other toys. When it’s treat time, she comes running at the sound of her favourite treats, a bag of Temptations.

Susie is more than ready for her forever home. Are you the right family for her? Schedule a meet-and-greet or fill out an adoption form today!

To apply to adopt, please visit our website: furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

29/10/2024

OMG! Momma Jorja and her son Jerome are both so adorable! 🥰

Jorja has two babies, Jerome and Jolene (who is pending adoption). It’s time for momma and her baby boy to find their happily ever afters! Jorja is a female, 2-years-old, tabby cat. Jerome is a male, 3-months-old, tabby and white kitten. Jorja is very sweet and Jerome is very playful!

Jorja loves to be pet. She has very soft fur and is so affectionate. She’s also very curious and loves to watch everything her foster does. She’ll perch up high and observe for hours! Since being in full momma mode, Jorja hasn’t been playing a lot, but that could change once her kittens are adopted. What’s the cutest thing about Jorja? It has to be the darling quiet purrs Jorja makes when she’s happy!

Jerome loves to play - especially with wand toys. He also loves springs, balls, and small furry toys. He also loves to cuddle. He’d be happiest with a buddy to snuggle. Jerome is also very “helpful” when his foster is sweeping the floor. Did we mention that Jerome also loves to attack slippers? He's no longer shy and jumps on his foster's lap for love.

Jorja and Jerome both eat very well. They have good litter box habits too! (Tip: We recommend a litter box with high walls for Jorja because she really likes to clean up after herself and dig in the litter.)

Furry Tales requires all kittens to be adopted with a young friend, or have a young cat friend in their new furrever home. Jorja and Jerome can be adopted together or separately. Jorja gets along very well with other cats. Jerome has been a little shy with bigger cats in the past, so he may need a slow introduction to any new cat friends. Since he’s still just a baby, his new family will need a little patience as he warms up to them.

Jorja and Jerome can’t wait for their furrever home(s). They are both so lovely ❤️. If you are interested in adopting a tabby cutie (or 2), you can apply to adopt Jorja and/or Jerome at furry-tales.ca/adoption-application-form/.

29/10/2024

🩷 Good morning from Furry Tales!! 🩷

Welcome to our new series: 🦠“The Scary Truths About Feline Illnesses”🦠. Today, it’s time to talk about a nasty one, called “Feline Calicivirus (FCV)”.
What is it?

🦠Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is a viral infection that can affect any cat. It is highly contagious, especially in multi-cat environments and for cats that are not fully vaccinated.

🦠FCV is often spread through an exchange of cats’ bodily fluids; however, FCV can survive outside of an infected cat’s body for up to a month!

🦠Cats who become infected with FCV will be infectious to other cats for several weeks after their symptoms start. Sometimes, they can remain infectious for life.

🦠FCV can cause mild to severe respiratory infections and oral diseases in our beloved feline companions. Kittens, senior cats, and kitties with chronic conditions are more vulnerable and likely to develop severe symptoms of FCV.

🦠”What if I only have one cat, and they live indoors?” Unfortunately, even if your kitty is an only-child and is strictly indoors, they can still be infected by anything that’s been in contact with an infected cat, such as clothes, toys, or even your (unwashed) hands!

🦠In very rare cases, cats can become infected with something even worse than FCV. It’s called “FCV-associated virulent systemic disease”, which is fatal in more than 67% of cats who catch it.

How to avoid it?

Scary truths aside, FCV is not a death sentence for most fur babies. Below are some important tips for keeping FCV out of your home and ensuring your cat's wellbeing!

🩷🐈 1. Vaccinate! - This is the SAFEST and most EFFECTIVE way of protecting your beloved cats and kittens from FCV.

🚰🧼 2. Wash your hands! - Especially important after handling any cat.

🐱💉 3. Make sure your kitty’s friends are vaccinated! - Don’t let your cat interact with other cats that aren’t vaccinated for FCV.

🧽🪣 4. Bleach is your friend! - Because FCV can survive in harsh conditions, your trusted bottle of cleaning spray is often not enough to kill the virus. Use a bleach & water solution (1 part bleach to 32 parts water) and leave on for 10-15 minutes before wiping.

🐈🐈‍⬛ 5. Slow introductions are key! - When a new cat comes into your home, it’s very important that they are kept completely separate from resident cats for at least 2 weeks. This has 2 benefits: It helps them feel safe, and it keeps them from spreading illnesses to your other cats.

For questions, concerns, or other inquiries regarding your cat’s health, vaccinations, and/or potential exposure to FCV, please consult your veterinarian. 🩷