Cats I - R

Rescue
A mother cat was spotted sitting in the middle of a lawn at a trailer park, watching her kittens play. They were leaping and jumping around, catching little flying bugs and playing tag with each other. As the kittens were eight weeks old, the neighbours knew it was just a matter of time before they would have to learn to fend for themselves. This means tearing apart garbage bags for food and nesting under the trailers in the insulation for shelter. By fall they would be old enough to reproduce, and then a real overpopulation situation would begin. It was easy to bring in the mom, as she was very personable, but the kittens took a little longer. Obviously the mother was a pre-owned cat, as she settled right in to her foster home, and was quite appreciative of having a soft bed and plenty of food.

Personality
This gorgeous long-haired, orange and white boy was quite a scaredy-cat when he was rescued. He wanted nothing to do with people, but in time with a lot of love and attention, he came to be friendly with his foster caregivers. At feeding time is when he can be quite chatty and wants to be petted. Idaho likes to play with balls, string, laser pen lights and of course the other foster kitties. He is a beautiful cat inside and out. Idaho is ready to be sponsored by a loving and caring person, one who believes this kitty needs a helping hand.

Commitment of the Heart
Idaho has no health concerns, but continues to be frightened of people and is antisocial. He becomes aggressive when handled and it is quite a chore when it is time to visit the Vet.
Idaho is part of our Commitment Of The Heart program. If you are interested in sponsoring him, please call 519.669.1979.

Rescue
This pretty little cat showed up on the back deck of a home in a subdivision. She had two other kitties that she hung around with, but for some reason they disappeared. This subdivision is not that far from the edge of town, overlooking country fields, and it is not uncommon for fox and coyote to look for prey amongst the houses. Their number one choice of food is cats as they are easy targets. The poor kitty is not expecting a wild animal to be bearing down on them, intent on making them their main meal of the day. It is so important for cats to be kept as strictly indoor pets, because neighbors are not as accepting these days, traffic is faster and heavier, and they cats can quickly become prey. Not only to the four legged kind of wild animal, but also to hawks as well. Keep your kitty indoors. Perhaps if that had happened then little Ilsa would not have been lost and scrounging around for food herself.

Personality
Ilsa is a small little cat with pretty brown tabby markings against her crisp white muzzle and bid. She is unassuming with a very sweet personality. She has learned that life is not as serious as before, since she was in survival mode while living on the street. Ilsa is gentle natured and good with other cats, often cuddled up to them in the kitty bed. She can be timid in new environments and with new people. But with time and patience she settles in. Ilsa is ready to be adopted into her forever home. One that is easy going and understanding and where she will be welcomed as part of the family and kept safely indoors. She is so deserving of a good life.

Rescue
Pet Patrol became aware of Jagger and his sister Judy, and the serious situation in which they were living when a call was received from a Veterinarian. A woman, one of his clients, is a severe hoarder and her home has an extraordinary amount of clutter and cats, which has built up over time. She admitted that she had 35 cats and fourteen kittens living in her home with her. It is a confined space, extremely unclean and an unhealthy environment for all. Jagger lived with the constant smell of urine and feces, as well as dust and mould issues. The woman was employed and provided the cats with premium cat food, however she was unable to have them spayed or neutered. Subsequently, because of the deterioration of the rental property, she has been evicted from her home and with the help of the Veterinarian, Pet Patrol and other cat rescue organizations we are bringing the cats into our care for adoption.

Personality
Jagger was frightened when he first arrive. He and his sister Judy would curl up together in a ball, peeking out once and a while. With some time and patience, both have emerged as lovely and gentle cats, playful and curious and totally pettable. Jagger is quite nosey and interested in everything that goes on. He loves to run and leap over things in a great game of Chase the Tail, with his sibling and other young cats in the foster home. He is a petite cat, and will not grow much more. Jagger is ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that will welcome him as part of the family and keep him safely indoors.

Rescue
It is difficult when you are on a limited income, and wanting to have something fun and positive in your home, like a kitten, but realistically you are not able to afford the initial Vet care for the spay or neuter. But that has never stopped anyone from bringing home a free kitten. The trouble begins when the cat gets to be six months old. A female cat will go into heat, howl, cry, act silly and may even get out of the house. Male cats will develop a pungent odour to their urine and will sometimes burst out a screened window if he smells a female in heat on the wind. Yes, they can smell those raging hormones on a breeze, and they will travel up to five miles a day to mate. After their ‘fun’, the cat soon realizes that it is lost, no home, no food, no shelter and now no one around to save it. In the case of J, her momma was an indoor cat who got out of the house. One of these lost tom cats found her, and being in heat … well she just was not thinking straight. Her owners found her luckily but since her heat had stopped they assumed she was pregnant and accepted that fact. Eight weeks later six little kittens, Jelly Bean being one of them were born into a tightly financed home.

Personality
Jelly Bean is a very friendly and affectionate little cat, who has been handled gently by the family that raised him and his siblings. He is playful, curious and inquisitive. He likes to know who is coming into the house and will greet them with little mews and his tail straight up in the air. He is as outgoing and playful as he is loving to his care givers. Jelly Bean is adorable and would make an excellent addition to any home. He is a great family cat and ready to be adopted. He is looking for a home that will welcome him as part of the family and will keep him safely indoors.

Rescue
It is difficult when you are on a limited income, and wanting to have something fun and positive in your home, like a kitten, but realistically you are not able to afford the initial Vet care for the spay or neuter. But that has never stopped anyone from bringing home a free kitten. The trouble begins when the cat gets to be six months old. A female cat will go into heat, howl, cry, act silly and may even get out of the house. Male cats will develop a pungent odour to their urine and will sometimes burst out a screened window if he smells a female in heat on the wind. Yes, they can smell those raging hormones on a breeze, and they will travel up to five miles a day to mate. After their ‘fun’, the cat soon realizes that it is lost, no home, no food, no shelter and now no one around to save it. In the case of Jitterbug, his momma was an indoor cat who got out of the house. One of these lost tom cats found her, and being in heat … well she just was not thinking straight. Her owners found her luckily but since her heat had stopped they assumed she was pregnant and accepted that fact. Eight weeks later six little kittens, Jitterbug being one of them were born into a tightly financed home.

Personality
Jitterbug is a very friendly and affectionate little cat, who has been handled gently by the family that raised him and his siblings. He is playful, curious and inquisitive. He likes to know who is coming into the house and will greet them with little mews and his tail straight up in the air. He is as outgoing and playful as he is loving to his care givers. Jitterbug is adorable and would make an excellent addition to any home. He is a great family cat and ready to be adopted. He is looking for a home that will welcome him as part of the family and will keep him safely indoors.

Rescue
Pet Patrol became aware of Judy and her brother Jagger, and the serious situation in which they were living when a call was received from a Veterinarian. A woman, one of his clients, is a severe hoarder and her home has an extraordinary amount of clutter and cats, which has built up over time. She admitted that she had 35 cats and fourteen kittens living in her home with her. It is a confined space, extremely unclean and an unhealthy environment for all. Judy lived with the constant smell of urine and feces, as well as dust and mould issues. The woman was employed and provided the cats with premium cat food, however she was unable to have them spayed or neutered. Subsequently, because of the deterioration of the rental property, she has been evicted from her home and with the help of the Veterinarian, Pet Patrol and other cat rescue organizations we are bringing the cats into our care for adoption.

Personality
Judy was frightened when she first arrive. She and her brother Jagger would curl up together in a ball, peeking out once and a while. With some time and patience, both have emerged as lovely and gentle cats, playful and curious and totally pettable. Judy is quite perky and interested in everything that goes on. She loves to run and leap over things in a great game of Chase the Tail, with her sibling and other young cats in the foster home. She is a petite cat, and will not grow much more. Such lovely tuxedo markings. Judy is ready to be adopted into her forever home. One that will welcome her as part of the family and keep her safely indoors.

Rescue
Katey was going to be euthanized because “she was not cute enough” ! She and two other cats were on Death Row at a shelter in another city. They had been there for almost three weeks, and although they were all friendly, affectionate and a little goofy, their time was up and their days numbered. This shelter takes in 8000 cats a year and euthanizes 6000. That includes old and young cats, friendly and feral. They have an expiry date, and unless the cat is adopted or a rescue group takes them in, they are put down. Katey was observed to be “not attractive” and so she was on the short list. But the volunteer who saw her, and took time to get to know her, realized this is quite a nice cat, with a huge personality. Katey was then brought to Pet Patrol.

Personality
Well Katey is quite the girl. She is so much fun to watch as she plays with toys or other cats. She is bright and alert and does not miss anything. She loves to cuddle with you on the couch and is up against you during the night in bed. She lets you know when she is hungry, and when she wants your affection. She will sometimes sit behind you on the couch and lick your head/ hair. Kinda odd, but kinda cute. She has a mind of her own, and will let you know when she does not like something, such as playing rough with her. She is pretty intolerant to that. Katey loves other cats and is very affectionate with them, and likes to play games of Tag and Catch the Tail. She is gentle and sweet. Katey is ready to be adopted into a gentle and loving home. She is looking for a family that will keep her safely indoors and love her for all she is. Katey is remarkable!

Rescue
Keagan came from a rural property. We figure he was born in the fall to a barn cat who continues to roam the farm. The farm sat abandoned since last summer. Then the property was sold and all the animals were moved out and the barn torn down early this spring. The wind is ever-present out there, and it ripped through the remaining out-buildings. The cats’ only shelter was amongst the bales of hay and straw. A new manufacturing company set up there this year, producing an organic mulch with big trucks, loud machinery and more people coming around. Keagan and the other cats were quite curious and started nosing about when all was quiet. They really took up an interest when cat food was supplied for them. Keagan was the most outgoing and was the first to be rescued. He was timid at first, but has learned pretty quickly that people are gentle and loving, and provide safety and food.

Personality
When this handsome white and brown tabby patched boy, first arrived at his foster home, he was not quite sure what to make of it. Keagan had never had ceilings above him, walls or doors, and a window was a mystery. He was cautious and concerned about this place , but was completely petable and would bunt his head into your hand for more affection. Keagan came around socially rather quickly, and now will rub up against your legs, purring deeply and appreciative of your attention. He is quite playful and enjoys climbing the kitty climber, chasing after toys and rolling in the cat nip. He cant still be a bit timid, and it will take some time for him to adjust to a new home, but then he will become a love machine and show you how much he appreciates you. Keagan is ready to be adopted into a gentle and loving home. One that is adult only and preferable with another kitty to play with.

Rescue
Pet Patrol receives their cats from many different circumstances, locations and for different reasons. In the case of Kesha and her colony of cats, they came from a rural property. When the lady moved in, there were just two cats. She tamed them and quite enjoyed having a couple of cats wandering around the property. Then in the spring, there was a litter of kittens born and she was entertained and bemused by the antics of the little ones. All the cats were well-fed and sheltered, and they were cared for in every way except for being spayed or neutered. Three years later she finds herself in a position where she has to moved from the rented property and back into town. By this time, there were thirty-five cats and no one to care for them after moving day. The landlord was not going to be left holding the bag on this one and the woman had to find a place for them. So through the help of a coordinator and many different rescue groups, most of the colony has been rescued. Luckily for the cats, they lady had taken the time to tame them.

Personality
Kesha can still be a little timid, so at this time Pet Patrol is looking for an experienced foster home to help her become more confident. In the mean time she is playing like a nut. Running and tumbling with her sisters, hiding in bags and peeking out of boxes. She will chase anything that moves and loves all her toys. Kesha will be a lovely kitty, she just needs someone who will be devoted to her and gain her trust. Then you will see the love begin.

Click here if you are interested in fostering Kesha.

Rescue
The weather was finally warming up and the rain of spring had stopped for the time being, when a woman discovered a litter of kittens under her back deck. Mai-Lyn was born under a wheel barrow, amongst dry leaves and a garden hose. Her momma chose the right home, because the people who owned the house fed her until they could rescue this feline family. She had four kittens: one was black and white, two were grey and white, and little Mai-Lyn was almost all black. The woman and her family kept one of the kittens, and another rescue group took the other two (but would not take Mai-Lyn because she was black!?). When she was just 9 weeks old, this little bundle of fluff was brought to Pet Patrol. She was frightened and felt very alone. We were lucky enough to have a momma cat named Mandy who took Mai-Lyn on as her own. Mai-Lyn was quite appreciative of that and has flourished in our care.

Personality
Mai-Lyn is long, lean, majestic, and almost Siamese in stature. When she arrived at Pet Patrol, she was not sure about being picked up and cuddled. She has come a long way since then and now she is a very sweet and gentle cat. She is quite playful, will chase cat toys around the room or climb the kitty climber like Mt. Everest, with determination and a sense of pride. Mai-Lyn can be a little unsure of loud noises or people she does not know, but she bonds closely to her caregivers. She is ready to be adopted into a home that is gentle and serene. One that will care for her, keep her safely indoors, and love her forever. She deserves it.

Rescue
Sweet, sweet Molly. She was first sighted last fall, peeking her little head out from under the back deck of one of our volunteers. She quickly disappeared again. Our volunteer went into the house, filled a bowl with cat food, placed it on the deck and went back into the house and watched. No sooner had the door closed that Molly came out, scrambling low to the ground and gobbling down all the food, then slipping into her hiding place again. Our volunteer filled the bowl three times, and each time Molly came out and ate all the food, then disappeared under the deck. During this time they were able to observe Molly’s condition and health. She was incredibly thin and her fur was matted and thin in areas. The next day our volunteers put out a humane trap and she ran right in for the food. From there she was placed in a spare bedroom, and a lot of time was spent with Molly, gaining her trust and letting her rest and feel comfortable in her new environment. Molly has come a long way.

Personality
We are not sure where Molly originated from, but it might have been from the barn down the road. It had been torn down in the fall just before the weather turned cold, and the barn cats (who were all quite friendly) had no place to go for shelter. Their food was cut off, their safety and all things familiar were gone. It was devastating. Molly is one of the lucky ones to find our volunteer’s home and to be nurtured and loved. She is a gentle and sweet cat, who likes to play, is fine with other friendly cats and very easy to live with. Molly is now ready to be adopted.

Rescue
Nash has such a sad story. One of our volunteers helps to feed a colony of cats, just on the out skirts of the city. It is a busy place, there is a highway nearby, a barn and a tourist attraction. For some reason people think it is a great idea to take their unwanted, unneutered cats out there and dump them. There is nothing there. No shelter, no water, no protection. These poor cats, who have lived inside all their lives, had a cushy couch, food a plenty and people to take care of them, find themselves stranded. If it were not for the efforts of kind people, who go out of their way to feed the cats, then poor Nash and many, many others would perish in a heartless world. Nash was obviously out of his element when first spotted. The other cats would chase him off, keeping him away from the food, striking out at him and starting all out brawls. He lost a lot of weight. A separate dish was set out for him, but it took a while for him to come out of hiding and actually be able to eat his fill. He is safe and sound now.

Personality
Nash is a very handsome cat. He has beautiful markings, a kind face and a gentle heart. He loves the little kittens in his foster home, is quite smitten with Meadow and can often be found cuddled up with her. Sometimes he startles easily, but over all he is happy and content in his foster home. He likes to play with catnip toys, balls as they roll across the floor and things that dangle. Nash is ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that is easy going and predictable, and that will welcome him as part of the family and keep him safely indoors.

Rescue
A kind woman who had rescued a mother cat and kittens earlier this year called Pet Patrol this fall for help again. The first litter was born in her window well, which is protected from the weather and is pretty safe. This time she was downstairs in her office and noticed a shadow come over her work space, the sun coming through the window was blocked for some reason. She looked up, and in the same window well was a pretty black cat staring back at her …Nevaeh. The woman just watched, and then she saw a little face pop out and stare at her as well. Nevaeh soon jumped out of the window well, followed by her five week old baby. The woman immediately put out food, and watched to see how many kittens there were. She counted momma and five kittens (three black and two grey and white). With a humane trap, she rescued the four kittens on a Monday, and got momma on a Tuesday. There remained one little grey and white baby, elusive to the trap and very shy. It took until Saturday morning, when they observed the little one trying it’s best to get at the food, without tripping the live trap. But he was soon on his way to safety.

Personality
We are not sure where Nevaeh originally came from. If it was a home, she was pretty young when she found herself abandoned outside. She likes to be petted and have her ears rubbed, although she doesn’t like anyone getting in her face. She plays and runs around like a nut after a toy ball, and really likes when there is cat nip on the floor. Nevaeh has no problem in regards to the other cats and is regularly seen sleeping on the bed with them, in a tight huddle. She needs a home that is quiet and serene, where there are not a lot of loud noises or children. Nevaeh is a pretty black cat who needs a home with patience and bountiful love for her. She is a calm and easygoing cat looking for her forever home.

Rescue
One of Pet Patrol’s newly adopted cats leaned against the window screen in his new home and fell out. He kept right on going. So our volunteers went out searching for him and had received many phone calls about sightings. We responded to them all and Petey was a cat that someone thought was the kitty we were looking for. The lost kitty was a brown tabby and white. Petey is similar, but with more white on him and a bit longer hair. It was disappointing for us, but we could not just walk way from Petey. Realizing that no one was going to help this lovely boy, our Pet Patrol volunteer took him home. From there he went to the vet and was scanned for a microchip (none), vaccinated and neutered. It has taken some time for Petey to feel comfortable here. We are not sure if he was ever handled by people, but he is making progress.

Personality
Petey is a good looking cat. He is young and playful and is very comfortable in his foster home. He is very appreciative of the care he is given and we can pet him while he is eating, relaxed or rubbing up against another foster kitty. You can see him on a regular basis walking beside another cat, attached at the hip it seems, smiling and purring away. He will head butt other cats, groom their ears and is often napping with a pile of them on the bed. Petey is still easily frightened of loud noises, and it takes a while for him to get to know people. But with time and patience, he has come a long way, and more progress will be made in the right home. Petey would like a home where he is welcomed into the family, kept safely indoors and provided with security and love. He is a wonderful cat.

Commitment of the Heart
Petey is part of our Commitment Of The Heart program. If you are interested in sponsoring him, please call 519.669.1979.

Rescue
Pet Patrol cats are not kept in cages or kennels, they are fostered in homes with adults and families, some with other pets, some without. One of our foster parents, who had taken care of a number of kittens over this past year was visiting family in a small town north of the city. She heard from her mother-in-law about five kittens that were found on the property. When she first saw them she immediately noticed that they were clean, their paws were not dirty, they did not have any illness and were friendly. These cats were born in a home and were dumped in the country. This is a very sad and desperate reality. It turns your stomach to think what would have happened to them if no one was home to rescue them. If they had run in the wrong direction, away from the house. If a fox or coyote had found them first. If they had run in fear in front of a fast moving car. So many terrible things could have happened to them, but they are the lucky ones who came upon people who care, and who took responsibility immediately.

Personality
Phoebe and her siblings love to play together, wrestle and snuggle up in a pile. They have games of Tag, Chase the Tail and like to try and climb the kitty climber first. Phoebe is a sweet little cat. gentle, loving and cuddly. She does not hesitate to come to people for affection and can be picked up and carried around easily. Like all kittens she is curious and wants to know what is new, what is behind there, in there, up there and under there. Not much is missed. This little kitty is ready to be adopted into a loving and gentle home. One that will keep her safely indoors and welcome her as part of the family.

Rescue
One of Pet Patrol’s volunteers works for an auctioneer. In the fall a rural home was auctioned off with all its possessions. The people who had lived there had not done much to the property and so there were a lot of things to clear out. There were a number of out buildings, and being in the country, a number of cats residing there. The property owners were hunters and had little respect for animals in general and zero for the cats on their property, they all had to fend for themselves. When our volunteer saw Praline, the auction was taking place, and she was keeping her distance as she was guarding her kittens. The next day the volunteer went out to take count of how many cats and kittens were out there, and Praline came running out. She was rubbing up against everyone’s legs, begging for attention and begging for food as well. She gulped down every bit of food that was put down for her, and her tiny kittens joined in too. Within days Praline and her entire family were brought into Pet Patrol care.

Personality
Praline has embraced her new life style, and what cat would not. She has plenty of food, a warm and safe home for herself and her kittens and the opportunity of a full future. She has shown us in a short period of time that she is loving and gentle, affectionate and playful too. It was a great day to see her running after a toy as it skittered across the floor. It showed us that she was feeling carefree and no longer on guard. Praline is ready to be adopted into a forever home. One where she will be loved and cared for, and where she can show her family how much she loves and appreciates them. Praline is a great kitty.

Rescue
It is unfortunately well known that students, when they move out of their temporary residence, sometimes leave the cat behind. As a rescue organization we know this because we see many colonies of cats living around highly populated student housing, and we are often called to rescue abandoned cats from these areas. The student may adopt a kitty from someone whose cat had a litter, or they may rescue a stray off the street. They may be lonely for their cat from home, or because of allergies at home they take this opportunity to own a cat. However, these kitties are often left behind because the student does not have a long-term plan, or their plans change. Being a student means it is the beginning of your independent life, and it can be transient when you are in an educational institute and have to share your life with many other people. In the case of Qadirah, it was luckily a student who rescued her and her brother. They brought them into safety and found a home for the boy, and little Qadirah came to Pet Patrol.

Personality
Qadirah (pronounced KA-dear-ah) is absolutely gorgeous, but she has taken her time getting to know people and she can be pretty timid. She is in a foster home where they are diligently working with her to help her become more adoptable. Qadirah is like any young cat, she loves to play, preen and watch the birds and squirrels outside the window. She is good at chasing a krinkle ball and will steal the catnip toys from other kitties. Qadirah is a beautiful kitty with a lot of potential and needs someone who has time and patience to complete her socializing. She sits close to people and smells their hand, but is not quite at the petting stage yet. She is getting better with time and patience.

Commitment of the Heart
Qadirah is part of our Commitment Of The Heart program. If you are interested in sponsoring her, please call 519.669.1979.

Rescue
Here is his story: A woman went to an animal shelter to make a donation and decided to adopt a cat as well. She asked who was about to be euthanized and was shown Raulie. He was sweet and lovely, with soft eyes and a desire to live. Raulie had been found in the Police Drop box at the shelter, so he may have been rescued from an abusive environment. In his new home, he was terrified of the woman’s dogs, so he hid in the basement. Feeling sorry for Raulie, the woman’s son took him when he moved out, but then moved three times during that summer. He was returned to the woman’s home in the fall, and Raulie once again retreated to the basement. He was released to Pet Patrol and quickly adopted by a woman and her adult son, but Raulie was not happy there and tried to run away (something he had never attempted to do before). He was returned to Pet Patrol as he had become an aggressive, angry cat. With time and patience, Raulie is now a loving and gentle cat once more. He has been through a lot and is looking for peace and tranquillity.

Personality
Raulie would prefer to be an only cat (King of his domain) in his new home. He is uneasy around dogs and does not like children or loud noises. Raulie is playful and a little mischievous, loves to chase just about anything and of course a catnip mouse is his most favourite toy. Raulie is good company, and will watch TV with you, observe you on the computer and sleep in the crook of your arm or on the pillow beside you at bed time. He is a quiet cat, and not demanding. Raulie is truly a good cat needing a permanent and gentle home. He has the freedom of a kitty compound at his foster home, and Pet Patrol is looking for a home that can provide the same serenity and stimulus for him.

Commitment of the Heart
Raulie is part of our Commitment Of The Heart program. If you are interested in sponsoring him, please call 519.669.1979.

Rescue
Rorey was the first kitten of three, rescued from a small tourist village. Pet Patrol had been told about him and his siblings from a family who were adopting a kitty from us. The mom worked at a restaurant in the village and she had been feeding the kittens throughout the winter. But with the thoughts of the tourist season coming up, the owner of the outdoor restaurant did not want the cats to be around the customers. They may get under foot, become anxious for food, and jump on the tables. As you can imagine, this would not be very inviting for people relaxing and trying to enjoy their summer holidays! The cats had shelter in an old shed and were fed daily. But they were sitting on ice and snow and could often be seen pressed up against the window of the restaurant to catch some warmth. It did not take long for Rorey to go into the humane trap and onto his new foster home.

Personality
Initially it was thought that Rorey was feral. He was hissing and avoiding people at all cost. He even took a nip out of his foster mom! But that soon ended once Rorey discovered there was warmth, lots of food, fresh water and a loving person to pet him and rub his ears. Within days he was rolling over to have his belly rubbed. Rorey has come along nicely in his socializing and we feel he was an owned cat before he was abandoned to the streets. This is shameful for any person to do to a little cat. Rorey is now ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that will welcome him as part of the family and keep him safely indoors.