The Avery Foundation

07/01/2025

Veery and Pipit are bonded brothers looking for their forever home. They love to groom, nap, and play with each other. While the boys are slow to warm up to new people, once you gain their trust, they are sweet and affectionate. They will begin to eagerly seek out attention and pets however, there will still be times when they shy away from being touched and would do well in a home that gives them lots of love, and play time, but also respects their boundaries.

Veery is a curious explorer who loves to play. He is energetic and eager to initiate play. He loves fetching, tossing toys around on his own, and wrestling and chasing his brother. While Pipit's favourite toy is a wand or anything that dangles. Once he catches it, he confidently walks off with it dangling from his mouth. When he’s in a snuggly mood, he’ll flop all over to get the best pets and gently brush his head against you for scratches.

Pipit and Veery are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped and their adoption fee is $350. Veery requires a speciality diet. He is currently eating Hills Prescription Diet Z/D (food sensitivities) wet and dry food. If you’re interested in adopting them, please fill out our online adoption application: https://www.theaveryfoundation.ca/adoption/adoption-application/ or send us a message with any questions.

04/01/2025

It’s hard to believe that these two haven’t caught someone’s eye yet! Furgus, the curious adventurer, and Elora, the playful, snuggle-loving fluffball, make the perfect pair.

Furgus is the explorer of the pair, always up for discovering new places, with his sweet face full of wonder while Elora brings the energy, zooming around and showing off her agility with every playful pounce. When it’s time to rest, they’re both experts in cozy cuddles, and you’ll often find them napping side by side.

These two are more than just foster siblings—they’re a bonded pair, sharing everything from meals and naps to endless adventures. They would be over the moon to continue their journey together in a loving forever home.

Furgus and Elora are neutered/spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped and their adoption fee is $500. If you’re interested in adopting them, please fill out our online adoption application: https://www.theaveryfoundation.ca/adoption/adoption-application/cats/ or send us a message with any questions.

03/01/2025

We’re looking for donations of like-new or gently used books for our upcoming Blind Date with a Book Fundraiser 📚. Proceeds will help support the cats in our care and benefit our ongoing rescue efforts!

Genres we’re looking for include:
• Mystery/Thriller
• Romance
• Science Fiction
• Fantasy
• Contemporary Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Biographies
• Young Adult

Please note: We are not accepting donations of technical manuals, textbooks, self-help books, or books that are damaged or show excessive wear.

If you have books in good condition, we hope you’ll consider donating them to help us make this fundraiser a success!

Books can be dropped off at any of our four drop off locations at your convenience or send us a message to arrange a pick up:
📍 Orleans: 1484 Thurlow Street
📍 Nepean: 15 Foxmeadow Lane
📍 Manotick: 3416 Barnsdale Road
📍 Richmond: 11 Chanonhouse Drive

02/01/2025

We know that for most the holiday season is expensive and comes with many demands. So we’re especially thankful to all those who took the time to support us last month – whether you donated, volunteered, or supported our efforts in another way – we’re so grateful to you!

Please join us in thanking everyone who supported us during the month of December! 💙

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🥂

Did you know that proceeds from the return of empties helps to provide care for our rescue cats. We hope you’ll consider donating your holiday and New Year empties (beer cans/bottles, spirit bottles, wine bottles etc.) to help support our rescue efforts.

Empties can be dropped off at your convenience at any of our four drop off locations across Ottawa or you can email us at [email protected] for pick up options.

We’re always looking for additional empty drop off locations and volunteers to pick up and return empties. If you’re interested in becoming involved in our empties program or learning more, please send us a message!

31/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to every single one of you—our incredible supporters, volunteers, donors, fosters, adopters and animal lovers. Your generosity, kindness, and dedication have made all the difference this year.

As we look ahead to 2025, we are filled with excitement and hope. With your continued support, we’re eager to reopen intake and give more cats the loving homes they deserve and create even more happy tails to share!

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year! 🎉 May 2025 bring you joy, love, and countless moments of happiness. Thank you for being part of our family—together, we can make a difference for cats in need. 💖

28/12/2024

Happy Caturday from adoptables Loon and Pewee! 😸

This dynamic brother and sister duo is full of energy, curiosity, and love. They’re food-driven, and their hearts are easily won over by tasty treats, especially churus! Whether they’re chasing each other, wrestling, or playing with their favorite toys, this pair is always on the move. When they aren’t on the go, you’ll find them cuddled up together or perched on a cat tree, keeping a watchful eye on the birds outside.

Loon and Pewee are slow to warm up to new people and require a patient adopter willing to give them time to adjust to their new family and environment. They are startled by sudden movements and loud noises and are best suited to an adult-only home or a home with older children with previous experience with cats.

Loon and Pewee are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped and their adoption fee is $350. If you’re interested in adopting, please fill out our online adoption application: https://www.theaveryfoundation.ca/adoption/adoption-application/cats/ or send us a message with any questions.

27/12/2024

𝗧𝗔𝗙 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲🐱💖

We are overjoyed to share an adoption update about Fig and Clove who found their forever home just in time for the holidays!

These sweet cats were in our care for a while, each facing health challenges that made finding the right home a little more difficult. But thanks to a dedicated and compassionate adopter, they are now settling in beautifully and receiving the love and care they so deserve.

In October, Fig had 13 teeth extracted during dental surgery which was made possible by the generous donations of our supporters. Thanks to you, we were able to give him the chance to eat comfortably and live a healthier life.

We are beyond grateful to everyone who has supported these cats along the way. Your kindness has made their journey to this moment possible, and we couldn't be happier that they're now in a safe, loving home where they can thrive.

Thank you again for your ongoing support - together, we’re making a difference!

25/12/2024

As we close out 2024, our hearts are full of gratitude for all the love and support we’ve received from our incredible community. Thanks to your generosity, compassion, and commitment, we’ve been able to give cats in need a second chance this year. Every donation, every volunteer hour, every share, and every kind word has made a world of difference.

This holiday season, we’re reminded that it’s because of YOU — our amazing supporters — that these cats get the happy, healthy lives they deserve. You’ve made this possible, and for that, we are beyond thankful.

We are also so grateful for the families that have opened their hearts and homes to our rescues, giving them a place to call their own, especially during this special time of year.

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re filled with hope and excitement for all that we can accomplish together. Thank you for being part of our rescue family — you are truly a gift to all of us.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays filled with love, joy, and furry friends.

19/12/2024

A quick meow to remind you… 🐱 To collect and donate your empty alcohol containers! Proceeds from their return help support our rescue efforts. We have four drop off locations across Ottawa or send us a PM to arrange a pick up 🍾🐾

18/12/2024

As the year winds down, our team will be taking a well-deserved break to recharge, reflect, and spend time with our loved ones. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible support you’ve shown us throughout the year - whether you’ve donated, volunteered, fostered, or shared our posts, you’ve been a part of every rescue and every happy ending.

Any adoptions, or onboarding currently in progress will proceed and we encourage you to continue to submit applications, which will be reviewed after the holidays.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 💚

17/12/2024

𝗧𝗔𝗙 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🐱💖

It’s rare for us to have three kittens adopted at once, but when it happens, it’s nothing short of magical. We couldn’t be more grateful to Ebbs, Elgin, and Elliott’s adoptive family for opening their hearts and home to this trio!

Their adoptive family recently reported that the trio is adjusting well and thriving in their new home – where they continue to grow, play, and nap together just as they always have! Their family is having a lot of fun with them and enjoying getting to see each of their individual personalities come out.

Thank you to everyone who supports our rescue efforts whether through fostering, donations, or simply spreading the word. This adoption success is a direct result of the incredible community we have.

16/12/2024

***Update: thanks to your generosity we've reached our matching goal of $250 meaning you've helped us raise $500 to put towards our outstanding veterinary balance!

Thank you all for your support!***

Unfortunately, after a week we aren’t any closer to reaching our $250 donation matching goal and Christmas is just around the corner. But there’s still time and we’re hopeful that with your support, we will reach our goal!

Even a small donation can go twice as far right now, thanks to this matching offer. Every dollar you give will be doubled and help us to pay down our veterinary balance and continue to provide for the cats in our care.

If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the purrfect time. Donations can be made via e-transfer to [email protected] (pw: donate).

This holiday season, your generosity can go even further! Thanks to a generous TAF Adopter, all donations made between now and Christmas will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $250. That means your gift will have double the impact, helping us to provide for the cats in our care.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make twice the difference! Donations can be made via e-transfer to [email protected] (pw: donate).

12/12/2024

Proceeds from the return of empties help to provide care for our rescue cats. This holiday season, we’re asking you to collect your empty alcohol containers (beer cans/bottles, spirit bottles, wine bottles etc.) and donate them to help support our rescue efforts.

Empties can be dropped off at your convenience at any of our four drop off locations across Ottawa or you can email us at [email protected] for pick up options.

We’re always looking for additional empty drop off locations and volunteers to pick up and return empties. If you’re interested in becoming involved in our empties program or learning more, please send us a message!

12/12/2024