Hobby Farm Cats

Rescue
Pet Patrol received a call from a woman and her husband. They were quite concerned about a cat they has seen, running across a frozen lawn and into a drainage ditch. The cat was frightened, thin and wet. The drainage ditch was no place for him to be, especially since it was minus 25 degrees outside. He was in danger of frost bite, starvation and exposure. The woman was a real estate agent, and she was showing a property nearby. After contacting us, she went back the next day with a live trap, baited with smelly fish, and sat in her car, waiting. However Archie did not show up that day. She was not able to rescue this little cat for a few more days, and we were all very happy when he finally he came in. With frost bite on the tips of his ears and on his paws, it was a good thing he came in. Archie was most appreciative of the good food, warm bed and nice view of the outdoors from the window.

Personality
Archie is a big beautiful black cat, with large green eyes. He has one ear smaller than the other, due to frost bite, but other than that he is handsome and healthy. Archie gets along with the other cats very well, and is quite affectionate with them. He can be seen playing with cat toys and loves the kitty climber. He is still pretty cautious of people, and other than sniffing your palm, he won’t get any closer. He is curious and shows interest in everything you do. Archie will remain with Pet Patrol unless a clean and healthy hobby farm can be found for him. He would do well in an environment that allows him some freedom, feeds him daily, and provides clean water and shelter for him. You never know, one day he night rub up against your legs and happily purr away. In the mean time he is much loved in his foster home.

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

Rescue
Pet Patrol was notified of three little kittens that had been left on a disabled woman’s front porch. They were initially found in a pot, similar to one you would put a plant in, when they were quite young. More than likely someone put the kittens there, being unwanted and easily disposed of, and thought this woman would take them in. As the kittens emerged and started crying, the woman’s friend who cares daily for the woman, began feeding them. She tried to pick them up and pet them, but the kittens were easily frightened and so she did not handle them further or bring them into the house for safety. Precious time for socialising was lost. As winter set in the kittens had no choice but to burrow under the porch for shelter. As the weather worsened and the snow threatened to block them in under the porch, the friend thought it was time for them to be rescue. All came into our care and are happy to be inside.

Personality
When cats are found on the streets, especially kittens, it is very important to bring them inside as soon as possible. As more time ticks away that they are exposed to the dangers and fears of the street, the more time it takes to tame them. They are not sure who to trust so people have to earn their trust. It just takes time. Bunny was the last of the three to adjust to people, basically through the power of canned cat food. She is still timid and would require someone with patience and understanding to help her adjust to her new environment. Bunny does very well with other cats and likes to have a playmate. She is looking for a forever home. One that will help her feel at home and keep her safely indoors.

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