Mugsy who is about half the size of his six siblings is just learning how to eat wet food and is being introduced to baby kibble. He apparently is saving some for later, given that his tongue is long enough. Thoughts of fostering? Leave a message if you can help. Two more were born at […]

As shown in an earlier blog, Fric is not an “in your face” cat looking to be adopted.  This under the radar  cutie  would make any home a happier place.  So ask about our “hidey-cats when checking out the shelter.                               […]

On the advice of my best friend, Laura, I used the divider, which usually comes with crates, as a shelf.  Now Treasure has over 50% more space so she can take a well-deserved timeout from the kids. Being the great mom that she is, Treasure comes down regularly to nourish her growing babies.     […]

A day well spent promoting our shelter, adoptions and the need for volunteers.                                              

Besides sending out the invitation to all the volunteers, the cats also sent them to a number of VIP’s. RSVP’s are starting to come in.

For the past two weeks at the shelter there has been a lot of yowling and caterwauling going on. As you approach the room to see what the problem is, the noise stops……. Last week, I was sure I could discern a tune and actual words. It sounded like: Midnight Not a sound from the […]

Tonight, Mugsy, the little runt in a litter of seven, joined his much larger sibs in being able to eat on his own.  In three days, little Mugsy has gone from direct syringe feeding of KMR (kitten milk replacement) and Recovery to licking wet food from the sides of the syringe to eating independently.     […]

Cats are monitored to ensure good health.  One tool is the scale to see if weights are heading in the right direction.  Another necessary tool, sometimes, is the syringe to make sure  proper nourishment levels are maintained.                                

With the coming of warm weather, our beasties are enjoying the enclosure.  Many are still baffled by the complexities of the swinging “catty door”  which has to be propped open. Getting closer to observe squirrels and birds is a good thing.

Yesterday I told you about the new wall shelves that were installed that our cats were using with great delight. When I came into one of the downstairs rooms this morning, this is what greeted me. The shelves are a perfect height for the cats. Existing wrap-around windows with window-sills are above ground and they […]

I invaded his “hidey place” with the business end of the long brush with little low-growl resistance.  The brush worked its magic while I whispered to him and hummed a long-forgotten lullaby. Later, I asked Tanya to take a few pics during a second session with Mr. Wonderful.  Surprisingly, he did wonderfully.  Touching and petting […]

Came into the shelter last week to a pleasant surprise. Someone has put up high wall shelves in some of the rooms. As it was explained to me (and it is very logical) some cats are “low” (they like it on the floor) and some are “high” (they like it above the floor). And this […]

It’s nap time. The cats seem to love these huge floor pillows. (Unfortunately, it can be difficult keeping them clean and sanitary). Here are Brandi, Buddy, and Smiley catching some zzz’s.  Buddy is a large orange tabby who is friendly and likes being with people. Brandi is a darker orange medium sized tabby who is very […]

Well, actually in this case, it’s Duke and Gus in a box. These brothers hang around in their favourite spot, the famous green box. Duke and Gus have found safety and comfort in the green box ever since they arrived at the shelter. They are supreme scaredy-cats, but have recently moved into a new room […]

When looking for that new furry family member, please consider checking out our undercover urchins.  Sometimes that furry soul mate may be the one that’s not pointed out, so please ask about our “hidey but not scaredy-cats”.

It’s been a year since Tinto (aka Spot) was rescued from a condo construction site. With so many scaredy- cats to visit, it’s been a while since we had a real sit-down and a good scratch. Many people looking for a new furry family member believe that their dream cat will find them. Sometimes, your […]

First and foremost, Tanya focusses on her furry charges. Litter is cleaned, floors are washed and food and water are replenished.  One of her major jobs, also, is turning our cats into stars.  Her camera may capture an image but her skill captures a soul.  Hopefully, out in cyberspace, another human soul will make a […]

Cheeky and Chalky (trapped in the same area as George) have come a long way in accepting human touch.  They are allowing more people to interact with them.  Today NTCR volunteer Pauline gave both a good brushing as well as a head scratch.  Cheeky (being brushed) will now move forward and eat while being groomed.

We have a new ringleader at the shelter. When I saw Lady at headquarters I was worried. What she had planned surpassed the past teenage hooliganism acts. If I would have known she was organizing a party for  ∑Δ   (Catta Sigma Delta)   and was ordering the nepeta cataria (catnip), I would have stopped it then […]