Rescue of the Month.

Annex Cat Rescue 

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada



 

About Annex Cat Rescue.

Annex Cat Rescue began in 1997 as a group of volunteers living primarily in the Annex neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada but have grown to include members throughout the city. We are a 100% volunteer run, not for profit registered charity (871653945 RR0001), with no office or shelter, and receive no government funding.
We rescue homeless cats and place them in temporary foster homes. They receive all necessary veterinary care including de-worming, vaccination and spaying/neutering.
Through fostering we provide a loving environment in a real home. We have a no-kill policy; cats remain in foster care until a permanent home is found.
We carefully screen prospective “adopters,” insisting that cats be kept indoors and not be declawed. Potential adopters visit the cats in their foster homes. We go to great lengths to find the right cat for you. We always have a good selection of cats and kittens of all descriptions, and fostering allows us to get to know the cats intimately.
We charge a modest adoption fee (which does not cover all our costs). If an adoption does not work out, the cat is always welcome back into the group. 

How to Help.

Adopting.

Please contact us if you are thinking of adopting a cat or kitten. Annex Cat Rescue has matched over 2000 cats and kittens with good adoptive homes since our group started.
Annex Cat Rescue cats live in real homes with our foster volunteers – not in cages – which means they receive good food and medical care and lots of personal attention. We get to know each cat, so we can help you find the best cat for you.
All of our cats are vaccinated, have been de-wormed, and are spayed or neutered when ready. All of our cats are micro-chipped and come with 4 weeks of pet insurance.
We are also available if you have questions or concerns as your new cat is adjusting to your home.
Here is our adoption process:

  • Please leave a message at 416-410-3835 or email us at adoption@annexcatrescue.ca and leave your phone number and the best time to reach you.
  • One of our Adoption Team volunteers will contact you within 24 hours to find out more about the kind of cat or kitten you are looking for. We will suggest which of our cats might be the best match for you, and put you in touch with the foster home.
  • You make arrangements to visit the cat in the foster home and see if you think it’s a match.
  • If you fall in love on the spot (so easy with kitties!) we ask you to go home and think about it overnight, since it’s an important decision for everyone.
  • We repeat this process until we make the best match.
  • If it’s a match, you can bring your cat carrier (and the adoption fee — which is modest and does not cover all of our expenses) then take your cat home! We ask all adopters to sign our adoption agreement, which just sets out some basics so we all understand our roles, with the cat’s best interests first and foremost!
  • A day or two later, we’ll call you to make sure all is well and provide any suggestions that might be helpful, if needed.

The Annex Cat Rescue’s motto is “Cat Adoption with a Difference.” If the adoption does not work out (a rare occurrence, in part due to our excellent “match-making”!), whatever the reason, the cat will always be welcomed back to our organization. We want the best for our kitties!

Adoption Email: adoption@annexcatrescue.ca 

Volunteer.

As a 100% Volunteer run organization with no office or shelter, the success of Annex Cat Rescue depends on the dedication of our volunteers — not just the foster homes, feral colony feeders and trappers who work hands-on, but also those who support ACR’s rescue work behind-the-scenes. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in becoming a volunteer, or expanding your work within the organization, please e-mail us or apply online.Here are some ways you can help. Our experienced volunteers are always there to support you, and even a few hours of your time every month can make a big difference.

  • Craftmaking
  • Foster Parenting
  • Trapping
  • Feral Colony Feeding
  • Transportation
  • Trap-Neuter-Return Recovery Homes
  • Adoption Screening
  • Donation Box Recruiter/Monitor
  • Special Events
  • Postering/distributing brochures

More information can be found on the website.

Volunteer Email: volunteer@annexcatrescue.ca

 Fostering.

Since the Annex Cat Rescue does not have an animal shelter, we use a network of foster homes to nurture, socialize, provide companionship, love, respect and temporary shelter for our kittens and cats on their journey to finding forever homes. Our foster parents pay for the food and other basic necessities, for which they can receive charitable tax receipts; ACR pays all medical expenses. Foster homes must also be comfortable about having potential adopters visit their cats, at a mutually convenient time.

Fostering Email: fostering@annexcatrescue.ca

Contact.

Annex Cat Rescue
P.O. Box 19028
360A Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 3C9
CANADA
Web: www.annexcatrescue.ca
Phone: (416) 410-3835

Email: info@annexcatrescue.ca

 

Feral Cats @ Annex

Abandoned and feral cats are a community problem. Community groups like ours, as well as bringing people together, contribute to solving that problem. By spaying/neutering and adopting out these cats, and by educating our neighbours about responsible pet ownership, we can:

    • help control the spread of infectious diseases, such as rabies
    • reduce the noise and odour that result from unneutered males fighting and spraying
    • keep gardeners happy by reducing the number of outdoor cats that use gardens as litterboxes
    • cut down on starving cats getting into garbage and making a mess
    • decrease the number of unwanted litters born
    • help discourage cruelty to animals

    Since humans originally domesticated small wild cat species for our own purposes, we believe that we are now responsible for their care and well-being.

    Contact: ferals@annexcatrescue.ca

    Donating 

    Annex Cat Rescue receives no funding and relies exclusively on donations to maintain our services.

    Cash Donations

    Look for our donation boxes at your local pet food stores and vets or mail us a donation.

    Now you can also make a secure online donation with your credit card! Visit CanadaHelps.org to contribute and receive an E-receipt for your gift.

    Cat Supplies

    We can always use supplies for use in our foster program and to help keep our feral cat colonies healthy. Examples include:

    • Cat food — wet & dry (including prescription diets)
    • Litter — clumping or regular clay
    • Cat toys and treats (useful for taming feral kittens)
    • Cat carriers
    • Dog crates (cages)
    • Canadian Tire Money

    Please leave us a message and our Donations Coordinator will contact you to either arrange donation pick-up or drop-off by appointment.

    Gift Cards

    Please consider donating Gift Cards for Gas, Long Distance Calling Cards, or for any store which sells Cat Food or Supplies.

    There are many more ways to donate, please visit the Annex Cat Rescue site  for more information.

    Donation Information: donate@annexcatrescue.ca

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