Furever Friends Cat Rescue

31/10/2024

Wren
Birth Date: July 4, 2022
S*x: Male
Coat: Shorthair, black and white
Highlight: Part of the bird litter!
Likes: Cats, dogs, people, food, toys, cuddles and playing
Dislikes: Seafood flavours, being given yucky tasting medicine
Adoption Fee: $100

Hi, my name is Wren.
My mom died when she was run over by a car and it was the saddest day of my life. I cried and cried.
Someone heard me and my siblings, Starling and Sparrow, crying and brought us to the pound. When no one came to claim us, I thought that this was the end for all of us. I overheard the people talking about what how every rescue and humane society is so full because we still have sooo many cats that are not fixed.

We were brought to the vet and she was crying, too. She said she just couldn’t do it anymore. I sensed a chance and I gave her my best 'puppy dog eyes'…she said "I will call Furever Friends Cat Rescue again, but don’t get your hopes up. They are full and we know it." I tried to run while she was on the phone. I was stopped at the front door. Shoot! "Wait" the vet called to me, "they have made a space for you, but you are going to have to be in foster care with 2 dogs, 3 cats and a kid." I said "PERFECT!" My sisters cheered!

Our foster homes have been glorious! Full of people, animals, and love. There is always something or someone to play with and I love all of the activities and all of the snuggles. My favourite thing is to curl up with a person and watch TV. I try to sneak my paw into the popcorn, but I get caught…most of the time. I just smells so yummy! Once I did eat some and it made my tummy feel yucky or maybe it was the salmon pate?! I think maybe it could be seafood! I got yucky medicine for a really long time. I might have a seafood sensitivity. But I'm all better now!…

To read more about Wren visit our website by clicking the link below.

https://www.fureverfriendsaltona.com/adoptable-cat-wren

30/10/2024

Thank you Pet Valu Winkler!

For all the ways you support our Rescue. From raising funds to collecting litter to food drives to hosting adoption events. Your support means we can continue doing what we do.

This past year Pet Valu had Raised Funds through P.A.W Month (pictured below) and collected supplies for Companions for Change month.

Thank you to all the customers at Pet Valu as well. You make these events possible.

We are forever grateful,
The FFCR Team

23/10/2024

Calling all artisans, businesses, makers and more! 📣

We’re gearing up for our annual Gift Box Fundraiser and looking for donations: gift cards, cash, artisan/maker goods, cat toys, cat treats, branded product, or grand prize donations are welcomed. In return for your donation, you/your business will be tagged in all of our social media posts regarding the fundraiser. Donation deadline is November 16th.

If you, your business or employees would like to donate, please contact us. Call/text 204-304-9173, email [email protected] or send us a DM.

Thank you for your consideration. 🐾

22/10/2024

Clover
Male
Black
Shorthair
Birthday: July 4, 2024
He will need expensive dental surgery and tooth extractions in the future.

Likes: cats, snuggles, playing fetch with his toys, sleeping in the people bed.

Dislikes: car rides

Hi there!
My name is Clover,
I am the only survivor of my litter.
I was born in a cat colony and was a wild little kitten. Sometimes when I am playing “hunt your feet” I hide under the couch, pretend I am still a wild feral cat that will eat you for lunch…but I am actually very tame and much prefer to be in your arms for snuggles and cuddles.
When I was rescued I was super sick with an upper respiratory infection. All my siblings died before they could be rescued. I was the strongest and bravely fought my way through the sickness to survive. Being that sick as a kitten means that when my adult teeth grow in they may all need to be removed. I won’t mind having wet food for the rest of my life…yum! Lots of rescue cats have no teeth and I was told that it’s not that big of a deal. Right now I am teething so I like to bite and chew and my foster family has a hard time keeping me from chewing on them…so probably best for me not to be in a family with young kids for now.
My foster dad taught me how to play fetch. He is a dog guy… so he also harness trained me to go for walks…not much luck with the leash but I am a very smart boy and will get it eventually. I actually don’t mind the harness at all it’s that I just don’t want to go outside. It’s cold, let’s watch a movie on the couch and snuggle instead! I am also down for a nap in the big bed! I love to sleep on the pillows! Don’t let me convince you that I sleep all the time. I play hard and I sleep hard. I have gotten some complaints about being up too early to play… I politely placed the “sleeping in” idea back in the suggestion box to be looked at in the future…possibly…maybe…probably not. I would definitely consider a playmate a good idea! Another kitten my age to run and play with would definitely burn some of my excess energy!
Do you have one that needs a buddy?
I am available for adoption!

Visit our website for more Info on Clover

https://www.fureverfriendsaltona.com/adoptable-cats

19/10/2024

Join us at Pet Valu for Boos and Treats!
Litter drive for the kitties!
Meet 3 of our Halloween flavoured adoptable cats!!!
Taboo
Clover
And Mittsu
See you there!
11-3

👻 Special Halloween event! 👻

with special guest:

Furever Friends cat rescue!

Come and join us Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th from 11:00am till 3:00pm for our halloween adoption event! Taboo, Mittsu and Clover will be here and they just might have a special halloween treat for you! So come say hello and meet some great adoptable kitties this weekend! :)

18/10/2024

🌟 Recovery Rockstar 🌟

Emmeline has a bit of a long story. She first came into rescue after being given away on a Facebook group. Emmeline and her kittens were sent directly to foster care where it was discovered that they had a bad case of ringworm. Her foster home took very good care of her and her kittens and they were back to healthy in no time.

Emmeline waited patiently for her adoption day and was very happy in her adoptive home. Then life changed and Emmeline found herself back with FFCR. She spent a few day in foster care adjusting to life without her person. After a few months in foster care had gaining back her confidence she was our featured feline at Pet Valu.

Once again Emmeline found herself adopted. She was having a hard time adjusting to life with another feline friend. So for her well being she came back to FFCR’s care.

Not long after entering foster care care her fosters notice Emmeline was a bit off. It was discovered that she had 5 teeth that needed extraction. She went in for surgery and is now living a more comfortable life.

If you would like to make a donation towards her dental cost, please contact us. Call/text 204-304-9173, email [email protected], or send us a DM

13/10/2024

📣 Upcoming Event 📣

We’ll be at Pet Valu Saturday October 19 11-3 and Sunday October 20th 11-3.

It’s Companions for Change month and the staff are working hard to collect donations for FFCR and Feed the Furbabies Canada.
Everyone who donates will be entered to win a pair of Jets tickets.

We’ll also have our trio of super awesome black cats with us.
Taboo, Clover and Mittsu will be there ready for all the head scratches and nose boops.

See you there!

08/10/2024

Foster home found!

Look who’s back!
Sargent!
His story is incredible.
TNR community cat in Altona who decided he did not like winter living and thought his best bet was to present himself on a front step in a snow storm. It worked, he was tamed and taken inside. His tattoo lead him back to our rescue.
He escaped our foster home and then in the winter once again presented himself on a front step for inside living. This time adopted by the family.
Unfortunate circumstances in this home had him placed on a farm…he disappeared and we have been looking for him for over a year.
This winter he deposited himself on (hopefully the last) front step and his tattoo lead him back home to us again.
That is 3 times…he used up all nine lives and will need special foster care.

Sargent is looking for an only pet home to help him grow his confidence.
All supplies needed are supplied by us.
Message us here or call/text 204-304-9173 if you are interested.

07/10/2024

Companions for Change

During the month of October the awesome staff at Pet Valu will be collecting supplies for FFCR! Donations made during October will be entered to win some amazing prizes. Including a pair of tickets to see the Winnipeg Jets!

Thank you so much for your support! The cats love having full bellies and clean litter thanks to you.

05/09/2024

Congratulations Winners!

Huge thanks to our sponsors
Sun Valley Co-op
Best Western Plus Morden
VB Entertainment
King Pinz Pub and Grill
Oakview Golf & Country Club Inc
CFAM
Goldenwest Radio

Thank you to all whom bought tickets this year.

23/08/2024

Yip!
The solution
Spay and neuter

17/08/2024

Meet Clover
He is sick
We are doing our best to help little Clover get better.
It hurts our hearts to see cats and kittens sick, and even though we are on an intake freeze…sometimes we just have to take in that one little kitten because otherwise they would die.
Hopefully we got to Clover soon enough.
Wish for good luck for little Clover on Black Cat Appreciation Day.

20/07/2024

I N T A K E F R E E Z E

Like many rescues in Manitoba Furever Friends is on an intake freeze.

Changes to our volunteer group, summer holidays, and lower number of foster homes has not permitted us to take in new cats.

So with that here’s what you need to know. We are putting a paws on all new intakes for the next few months. If you find a cat or kitten you will need to be motivated to find help from other rescues. If you want to keep the kitten as an inside pet we will still be offering our finders keepers low cost vetting program.
Any sick or injured cats will be accepted by Winnipeg Humane Society for treatment by appointment.

Pawzing our intakes will allow us to focus on the health and well being of the cats currently in rescue. We have a few more dentals coming up… so be prepared for more Recovery Rockstars.

FFCR also has many great cats in rescue that have been waiting for their furever home for a very long time, but always get over shadowed by the newbies, perhaps this break will help find some of our long term cats a home.

One of our goals as a rescue is to help our community. Over the next few years there will be some transitions to what FFCR will offer in the future.

So for now we paws so our volunteers can focus on our current adoptables and plan our direction for the future.

18/07/2024

Home found

🔸 Courtesy Post 🔸
This cat is not in the care of the rescue.

Hi, my name is Pea-ja.
I am looking for a new loving home. I lived a very happy live with my elderly guardian, and she loved me very much. But then she got sick and had to move to the care home.

Sadly no one wanted me. I was moved from my home to a farm where I now sleep in the barn. They people there are taking good care of me, but this new life is so confusing.

I’m feeling a little lonely and miss my person a lot.
Is there someone who would like to give me a good inside home again?

I’m very soft and cuddly and have lots of love to give. I can be a little shy at first but make friends fast. My vet work as also been completed so you don’t have to worry about that.

Please contact Furever Friends if you’d like to take me home.

17/07/2024

We would like to say a huge thank you to Pet Valu.
During the month of June the staff worked hard to raise money for both our rescue and Feed the Furbabies.
Their diligent efforts raised a total of $7000. Wow!
Thank you so much.

Thank you to all the customer who came to each event, bought raffle tickets or purchased a paw. Your support means the world to us.

Much gratitude to everyone who made P.A.W. Month a success.
We couldn’t do what we do with out you.

30/06/2024

C.C. Is absolutely gorgeous and available for adoption thru MMDR!

C.C.

Age: 11 weeks (2024-04-13) | S*x: Female
Breed: DSH | Size: S (0-30lbs)
Mutt-O-Meter: GREEN

My name is C.C. and I am a sweet little one! I was found all alone without a family so I am getting used to having one!! I may start off a bit shy but just wait!! It won’t take me long!!!

I came into care with another kitten (Hillary) and even though we had not met before, we have become best friends! We have so much fun running, wrestling and playing that I would totally enjoy having a playmate in my new home! I am slowly winning over the old grandpa cat of the house. Even he can’t resist my charm!

I have just met my first dog…I am
curious but cautious. My little hisses keeps it in her place …for now!

I have not met any children yet but I am young so I am sure I will do ok if they let me go at my own pace.

I am always using my litter box and I like the scratching posts! I am still a kitten so sometimes need a reminder!

Oh, ummm, plants. I like those! Trying to figure out what the big deal is that I play in them! Aren’t they cat toys? Cause I love those too!

Oh, I forgot to tell you about my motor....my purrrr gets pretty loud once you start giving me pets so just want you to know...I may be little but my purr is fierce!

If you are looking for an addition to your family, maybe think of me!
I have the cutest of cute little meows that will win your heart.♥️

Apply here: https://manitobamutts.org/how-to-adopt/online-adoption-application/
or contact [email protected]

09/06/2024

Beatrice is ADOPTED!!!

Birth Date: November 16, 2020
S*x: Female
Coat: Shorthair, calico
Highlight: Soft and snuggly with a very unique look
Likes: Cat-savvy kids and dogs, being held
Dislikes: Cats

Well hello there…I am Miss Beatrice.

I am very pleased to make your acquaintance. Pour a cup of tea and I will tell you a bit about myself. With a name like Beatrice, and a pretty face like mine, you would think I came from a good home. However, I spent a good amount of time living on the street like a vagabond. Scrounging for food and avoiding cars...quite an unlady like life, but a girl has to do what she must to survive.

My life of misadventure ended abruptly, and without my consent, when I found myself trapped and in the slammer, also known as “the pound.” A nice Furever Friends volunteer realized that a girl like me does not belong there, and she put me up in a lovely B&B called “A Foster Home." How was my stay you ask? Let me give you a bit of a review…

For the rest of Beatrice’s profile, and her gallery, please visit our website by clicking the link below

https://www.fureverfriendsaltona.com/adoptable-cat-beatrice

25/05/2024

Meet Emmeline

Birth Date: July 9, 2019
S*x: Female
Coat: Shorthair, white with orange patches
Highlight: Fantastic lap cat!
Likes: Snuggles, calm homes, sleeping in the big bed, petting, brushing, head bumps, belly rubs, warm laps
Dislikes: Cats, dogs, loud children, being carried

Hello, my name is Emmeline. My rescue story starts on a farm, shortly after I became a momma.

Rescue volunteers saw an ad for my 6 kittens. They were posted as "free giveaways" when they were only 4 week old. Free to whomever wanted them because apparently I wasn't caring for them. I did everything I could to keep my babies alive.

Furever Friends Cat Rescue told my family that they would take the kittens, but that they wanted the momma cat (me), too. My family said that there were only 3 kittens left now because the others had died. My first kitten died at one week old due to cold exposure. My next two kittens died because I had to hunt instead of caring for my little ones. I was devastated.

When the rescue picked us up, they secluded me with my kittens…

For the rest of Emmeline’s profile, and her gallery, please visit our website by clicking the link below

https://www.fureverfriendsaltona.com/adoptable-cat-emmeline

19/05/2024

🎉 FULLY FUNDED 🎉

🌟Recovery Rockstar🌟

Meet Bart!
Bart came to us as a wild kitten. His foster homes worked diligently to help him become a friendly house cat. Bart eventually found an adoptive home but November 2023 Bart was returned to rescue. Bart’s family realized that they weren’t able to help him overcome his medical needs. A special foster was found who was willing to work with him and help him down the long road to wellness.

Bart was seen immediately by our vet upon being returned. After an examination and testing Bart was found to be dealing with crystals, urinary tract infection, and painful teeth and gums. His prognosis wasn’t good, but we knew we had to try. Antibiotics, pain control, and anti-anxiety medication were given to Bart to help him on his road to recovery.

After 2 weeks he was feeling much better.
But he relapsed, Bart was rushed back to the vet who confirmed that he needed more antibiotics. We hoped that this last batch of antibiotic were going to work as we would be out of options for Bart.

We are pleased to say that Bart has made a full recovery from his infection and clear of crystals!
We now scheduled Bart was for a dental. He needed all 4 canine teeth removed due to painful mouth lesions.
Bart has been a real rockstar during his dental recovery and is now loving a pain free life.
His foster mom has said he is much more relaxed and loving now that he’s back to a healthy life.

If you’d like to donate to Bart visit our website

https://www.fureverfriendsaltona.com/recovery-rockstars
Or e-transfers can be sent to [email protected]