September 22, 2018

Excalipurr reaches 100 adoptions

September 22, 2018/ Guest User

This week, Regina Cat Rescue adoption partner, Excalipurr Cat Cafe reached an impressive milestone - 100 adoptions! And we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate this amazing feat!

A big thanks to Chelsey and the team at Excalipurr for creating a great space for rescued cats to enjoy while they await their forever home! (And did ya know they have some really great coffee and treats too?)

Each cat at Excalipurr is spayed or neutered, has received age-appropriate vaccinations and anti-parasitic treatment, and is tattooed and/or microchipped. So if you’re looking to add a feline member to your family - stop by Excalipurr today! There are currently 12 adoptable kitties just waiting for a warm and cozy home to go to!

And of course, we always have cats available in our network of foster homes. Just check out our catalogue!

July 28, 2018

Kittens survive abandonment on side of highway

July 28, 2018/ alanna whippler

Eden on the day of her rescue. She was suffering from life-threatening injuries including a collapsed lung, broken tail and broken pelvis.

It was a busy day in late May when the Regina Cat Rescue (RCR) Adoption Coordinator received word of a badly injured kitten. A truck driver from Manitoba en route back to Winnipeg had picked up a young kitten on the side of the # 1 highway. The kitten had clearly been hit by a vehicle and was in distress. He was heading east with a load, but took the time to stop, pick up the kitten and contact a nearby pet store, who referred him to RCR.

He needed a safe place to leave the kitten, and we were fortunate to have a volunteer available to meet the trucker and rush the kitten to a partner vet clinic.

Things were looking bad for the tiny tortie, whom we named Eden. She suffered a broken leg, broken pelvis, broken and de-gloved tail with exposed nerves, and a collapsed lung. Managing the pain was a challenge, and euthanasia was on the table.

Added to that, RCR was facing a financial crunch and restricting intake due to lack of funds, but we can't control when animals in desperate need will come to us and we didn't want to give up on the tiny, spunky kitten.

Fortunately, Eden made the decision easy for us. After struggling to maintain her body temperature and eat on her own initially, she began to stabilize. Soon, she was strong enough to undergo the amputation of her tail, which was the biggest source of her pain. With the worst of her pain alleviated, she was now firmly on the road to recovery.

Zoe was rescued at the same location as Eden, but luckily escaped injury on the busy highway.

Meanwhile, that same day, another tortie kitten was found on the # 1 highway east. Her rescuer saw the tiny girl, whom he named Zoe, get blown over by the tailwind of a semi truck and knew he had to intervene. Zoe was fortunate not to have been hit by a car. He took the kitten home and contacted RCR for help. The photo he sent was a close likeness to our little injured girl, and given the proximity of their rescue locations, it seems very likely the two are litter mates who were dumped together on the side of the highway.

The pair were reunited at the vet clinic and upon seeing them together, everyone was convinced that they were siblings.

These sweet girls ended up stray on one of the busiest highways in Regina. They experienced different fates, but ultimately both landed safely with RCR and are healthy, lovely kittens. We're happy to share that Zoe is being adopted by her rescuer, while Eden will soon be on the hunt for her forever home.

RCR is grateful for the caring people who stepped up and donated specifically toward Eden's care. Their generosity allowed us to give Eden the chance she needed to fight for her life, recover and thrive.

If you support RCR's life-saving work, please consider donating today. Your donations are always needed so we can help more cats like Zoe and Eden.

-Alanna, Adoption Coordinator

July 03, 2018

The Benefits of Keeping Your Cat Indoors

July 03, 2018/ alanna whippler

A harness and lead lets former RCR rescue Tenley enjoy the great outdoors from the safety of her own yard.

Summer has arrived, and after a long winter, most of us are eager to get outside to enjoy the all-too-short season of sunshine and warmth! Your cat may think it's time to enjoy the great outdoors too, but before you let him out to bask in the rays, consider these tips on why it's better to keep your cat inside.

For one thing, the City of Regina has a by-law that prohibits cats from roaming at large. Cats must be kept indoors or otherwise contained with a harness/ lead or cat enclosure. If your cat is caught at large, fines may apply.

Your cat also faces many risks outside, including

Risk of injury from cars, fight with other animals or toxins like pesticides and antifreeze
Exposure to bacteria and viruses, some of which are not covered by routine vaccinations
Human cruelty

Another reason to keep your cat inside is songbird preservation. Cats are natural hunters and if you live in an area where songbirds are plentiful, your cat won't be able to resist the urge to hunt. There are many toys available to satisfy your cat's urge to hunt.

It's also considerate of your neighbours, who may not like cats as much as you do. No-one appreciates their garden or carefully tended flower beds being used as a litter box.

Finally, it's not worth the risk that your beloved pet could embark on an adventure and get lost, unable to find his way home. He may never make his way back to you, even with a microchip or tattoo. Pets can also be stolen, and sometimes it is for nefarious reasons, such as bait for dog fights or to sell to research labs.

Tablets offer many stimulating games for cats, and are just one way to keep your cat busy indoors.

When you consider all the risks, it is much safer to keep your cat indoors, even if he thinks otherwise! Keep your cat busy and active with interactive play and stimulation. Laser pointers, cat videos, digital games for cats on your tablet, or a food maze that makes cats work for their food will satisfy your cats urge to hunt and keep him safe at the same time.

Source: care2.com - 7 Reasons to Keep Cats Inside

-Alanna, Regina Cat Rescue