Foster mom Carrie ED shared this video of this sweet fella, one of our newest family members.
Huge strides are already being made on earning Dino’s trust and affection, while slowly erasing the trauma of his past. He’s setting in, beginning to relax and you can see in the video just how much he’s enjoying the TLC.
Our “other Carrie”, admin and foster mom Carrie Brunet, has also been spending time with Dino, including supplementing his diet with Hydra Care.
A huge thank you to Dino’s caring fosters and to both Cearra Howey and Brenda S for the generous donation of Dino’s favourite food.
Welcome to the newest of beginnings sweetheart ❤️
Several weeks ago, this duo arrived together on a rural property in search of food and shelter. With the colder weather approaching, the property owner began reaching out to organizations and rescues in search of a safe place for them and earlier this week, they joined our family.
The grey gal is quite accepting of pats of affection. Her tuxedo companion, a bit more bashful, will take a bit longer to warm up but Sandy was able to coax him out, where he enjoyed some gentle pats.
A huge thank you to our friends at Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre for welcoming two more deserving kitties into their foster family.
Welcoming to the newest of beginnings sweethearts, where the beds are cozy and your tummy’s will never be hungry again 🥰
In rescue, like life, it’s so important to take a moment to celebrate “the little things”.
It’s been absolutely frantic, heartbreakingly frantic, as pleas for help continue at an alarming pace. From Cornwall to west of Toronto, we are receiving calls for help. We know we aren’t alone as rescues and animal service organizations struggle to keep up.
With more than 200 already in the BCC family, we are FULL. And yet, there are many cases where, with all other resources having declined, we are truly the last hope.
Over the next few days, we will be introducing a few more new additions. Kitties at risk with nowhere to go. But it’s bittersweet …. as we welcome “just a few more”, there’s so many more we simply cannot assist.
If you’ve ever considered fostering, the need is more urgent than ever. Opening your heart and home to a cat or kitten in need will not only change the life of that cat, but yours as well. It’s truly a privilege.
In the video clip below is Millie (formerly Josie). Millie was 1 of 8 kitties who joined us from a horrendous situation. Millie arrived broken and terrified. For the first few months in foster, Millie hid, completely shut down. But her foster moms at Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre never gave up, slowly earning Millie’s trust. Realizing Millie would benefit from one-on-one care, Heidi welcomed Millie into her foster family. Like a beautiful butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, Millie absolutely blossomed. In September, she found a forever family of her very own.
We received a lovely update from Millie’s human mom Brooke, along with this video of Millie enjoying some TLC from her mom. The transformation from that terrified, broken kitty to this confident, content and affectionate gal is remarkable. As shared by Brooke, Millie has won over the hearts of her entire family, including the resident kitty (who was a tough nut to crack).
This update couldn’t have come at a better time🙏 Welcome
Late this morning we received an urgent message from a concerned employee at the Ken Reid Conservation Area outside of Lindsay. A tabby kitty had been seen wandering alone, deep in the trails, and despite being cold and hungry, he was too frightened to allow anyone to get close. Attempts to secure the kitty using treats only further frightened him away. Fearful that the kitty wouldn’t survive much longer, the employee reached out.
As is often the case, time was certainly of essence. We reached out to Lori and Nicole to see if either could provide trapping support. With GPS coordinates in hand, Lori immediately headed out. After searching a vast area for an hour and a half. Lori spotted two fallen trees and intuitively thought to herself, “those trees will provide shelter. Perhaps he’s there”? Thankfully, she found him tucked between the trees! Lori called the Conservation worker for assistance and between them and one large blanket, one very cold, hungry and weary kitty was secured ❤️
Expecting a new addition requiring medical care, Deborah (Deb) was on standby to make the necessary arrangements. However, Lori had reached out to our wonderful friends at the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes who immediately offered assistance.
We are told this handsome tabby has been named “Reed” and he was greeted by the HSKL staff with warming blankets, needed to elevate his low body temperature. Reed, grateful for the help, was purring during his medical examination. We know Reed is in wonderful hands❤️.
Teamwork is one of the most vital aspects of rescue. Individuals and organizations working together, each using their unique skills, a splash of determination, a gentle sprinkling of kindness and empathy, all working TOGETHER to achieve a common goal.
Words cannot adequately express our gratitude. Thank you to everyone involved in helping Reed. From the worker who reached out, to Lori who searched and secured Reed, to the HSKL for welcoming
A cute update on these five littles. All had been living outside until just over a week ago. Just look at them now🥰
Four are siblings but they are always happy to welcome another to their family! Little Picante (the tiny tabby from Port Perry) sees the flurry of fun and joins in on the “reindeer games”.
A huge thank you to foster mom Carrie and family for their wonderful care and commitment to socializing these littles. Hours are being spent playing and cuddling kittens as they work to earn their trust and affection.
Welcome to indoor living sweethearts!
(The lovely lady who trapped the four kittens was able to secure momma, who is safely indoors with her rescuer. No mom or other kittens have been seen where Picante was secured but the property owner is keeping watch)
Wee Remember Us?
Fox and Dana joined us from Uxbridge at the end of October. Born to a feral momma that many individuals, including myself, have unsuccessfully attempted to secure for more than two years, we were made aware of the location of this pair when a third sibling was spotted wandering around a busy road and was rescued from from traffic. A search of the area lead to this pair. (Sadly, their mom still hasn’t been seen😞)
Fox and Dana were found huddled together. Cold and hungry, Hanno and Yulia were able to easily secure them and bring them into our BCC family. Almost immediately, they began this new chapter by heading off into the loving arms and care of medical foster Jenn, where they have certainly been thriving. Tomorrow, Fox and Dana are two of the half dozen BCC cats and kittens who will be having their spa days.
As the blustery cold weather has certainly blown in over this past weekend, these two sweet little faces are being counted within our list of many recent heart-warming blessings.
(Shown below is their intake video, along with current pics🥰)
Last evening a kitten was heard crying throughout the night and earlier this morning, this little one was spotted wandering around a residential property, cold and hungry.
After seeing him posted on a community page, Cearra immediately delivered a trap. Within a few minutes, one hungry kitten was secured. Cearra has named him Picante, after his spicy personality 🌶️
It doesn’t appear Picante has had any previous human interaction but that all changed today. Now safely tucked indoors, we’re certain his fears will soon be replaced by purrs of contentment as he realizes the benefits of indoor living.
Although no other kittens nor a momma have been spotted, where there’s one kitten, there’s a momma and others😔. The property owner is keeping watch, as we are committed to bringing everyone to safety.
Welcome to full tummies and cozy beds Picante😻
Remember this Fella?
Cameron joined our family in early February 2023, on one of the coldest evenings of the winter. He was emaciated, frostbitten and his body riddled with a multitude of wounds including a terribly injured paw. Our friends at Simcoe Rossland Animal Hospital provided immediate medical care and Cameron was stabilized.
Cameron required an experienced medical foster for ongoing support and foster mom Rachel immediately stepped up. Slowly, as Cameron’s body began to heal so did his spirit. It was apparent that Cameron hadn’t had a lot of positive direct human interaction in his lifetime yet he trusted Rachel and through subsequent medical procedures, Cameron willingly allowed Rachel to provide his aftercare.
His journey of healing was a slow one, both physically and emotionally. Months later, when Cameron had fully healed, it was time to find a family of his own. When a loving human in a quiet home welcomed Cameron, we believed it was a “purrfect fit” for this deserving soul who had been through so much. Cameron however, had other ideas.
He didn’t settle into his new home and spent all of his time hiding. Despite his new family’s best efforts to earn Cameron’s trust and affection, Cameron wasn’t so sure about his “new home”. After several weeks of trying, we realized Cameron had already chosen his human and the only place he would truly feel safe and comfortable was in the arms of his foster mom Rachel. Cameron’s journey came full circle when he returned “home” 🫶🏻
That was almost two years ago and earlier today, Rachel updated us on our boy:
Cameron still limps on that injured leg and subsequent X-rays confirmed his elbow too had been crushed. With broken teeth and a broken jaw, there’s no doubt Cameron endured a lot of suffering. But he’s come so far!
He loves his picture being taken and dressed like a dinosaur for Halloween, helping me hand out candy. One of the kids happily shared their chips w
Wee Remember Me?
I arrived last spring, badly injured. With a deep gash on my throat and nearly shredded paws, my fight to survive was excruciating. You see, where I came from, there we ALOT of cats, all of us fighting for food. I was younger and smaller and was an easy target for the bigger, stronger Tom’s😞
I found refuge at a property across the road, where I was fed. The nice people trapped me and just when I thought my life was over, I slowly realized it was just beginning.
I joined the foster family of Carrie where my slowly my spirit was healed. My body healed too and after a couple of operations, like Humpty, I was put back together again. And, when I was ready, a friend of my foster mom’s fell in love with me. Yes, just like that I had a forever family of my own.
I hear many of you are asking about me, so the nice ladies made a video of my journey. It’s hard to believe I have a family of my very own, but I do! And they absolutely adore me.
Thank you to everyone who has helped me on my journey.
Barney 💜
Please join us in welcoming Carrie😻
On this damp & chilly day, we know you’ll enjoy this heartwarming video as we formally introduce our newest BCC admin, Carrie ED.
Carrie brings a top level of great enthusiasm, dedication and energetic talents for helping our mission of cat rescue within the realm of public awareness and fundraising. Her assets within the animal world are both wide and varied. Carrie and her family have “jumped in with all feet” to help us navigate the plight of so many sick, injured and abandoned kitties. Those still outside in these harsh environmental challenges face miseries far beyond our imaginations. She and we are devoted to change this for as many as our financial backing and volunteer support can afford to save. We have the passion.
How we met Carrie:
Just 6 short weeks ago, a FB plea was issued to help a “family of felines” who were let down by their humans when they were abandoned outside, callously left to fend for themselves.
One of those kitties was Fiona "FiFi", a scared and broken kitty who was suffering tremendously with a severely injured, infected eye. Trapped by caring neighbours but without a place to go, FiFi was welcomed into Carrie’s foster family. Carrie’s family cabana had recently been transformed into a beautiful “catio” with the goal of helping kitties just like FiFi.
Since joining the BCC family, Fifi’s transformation is remarkable. She has healed, both physically and emotionally, thanks to the wonderful medical care provided by our friends at Simcoe Rossland Animal Hospital AND the compassionate care provided by her loving foster family. Just recently, FiFi was caught in the act of joyful ‘play’. Thrilling to witness, it’s delightful to imagine how good she must feel. Once abandoned, injured and in pain to today, warm, loved, healing with days filled with cuddles and carefree play.
Fundraising is one of the most uncomfortable and difficult aspects of rescue yet we simply cou
We have some new faces to introduce to our family 😻
The lovely gray gal joined us earlier today from a property in Seagrave. We are told that she showed up more than two years ago and the property owners began feeding her, trying to earn her trust.
In October, the property owners were able to secure all four of her kittens and today momma (now named Sasha) cooperated and “finally went in that trap”. Unfortunately, we strongly suspect that she is pregnant again 😞. But on a positive note, she is super sweet!
The calico and tortie gals joined us from Woodville, from a property with many cats. Susan has been diligently working to ensure everyone is spay/neutered. As this duo are young and seem more fearful than feral, so they are now safely tucked into foster care, where they will get loads of TLC. A huge thank you to Michelle, Karen and Jill from Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre for welcoming a trio of new additions to your foster family 😻
Also joining us from Woodville is a tortie kitten who, unfortunately, really isn’t feeling well. She has been isolated and is now receiving much needed ongoing medical care from foster mom Susan.
Welcome to cozy beds and full tummies ladies 💕
This handsome panther is Bean. Bean, as you may remember, arrived in early October when a kind family reached out, concerned for his well being. Rejected by his mom and showing symptoms of CH (wobbly kitten syndrome), foster mom Jenn immediately welcomed Bean into her care.
In Jenn’s care, little Bean has thrived, both physically and emotionally. At some point in his young life, Bean sustained significant trauma, leaving permanent damage. Bean is deaf, and although he “can see”, he is unable to follow things, such as a toy. But according his foster momma, that doesn’t slow Bean down a bit!
Yesterday was a special day for Bean. He was one of nine cats and kittens who had their spa day. A day, less than a couple of months ago, that we weren’t certain we would have the opportunity to celebrate.
Knowing and being sensitive to Bean’s limitations and challenges, his foster mom was on hand, cradling Bean in her arms as he woke from anesthetic. Jenn has, in fact, been with Bean every step of the way. The love, care and commitment of a foster … priceless 💎
Bean’s story doesn’t stop here. The family who found Bean and reached out on his behalf, following every step of his journey, will soon be welcoming this very special fella into their forever family.
The past year, and the past few months in particular, have been incredibly difficult for our BCC family. And yet there are moments of joy, like the story of this wee man.
It truly takes a village ❤️
(Initial intake video of Beans in the comment section. He’s truly come so far!)
