Norman's Narrative

Norman landed on RCR’s radar screen when a kind citizen reached out for help after discovering the handsome stray seeking shelter from the elements in her garage. While she was happy to provide food for him, he was very timid and she couldn’t get close to him but wanted to help him find a better life.

NOrman awaiting rescue

Norman didn’t make it easy for the dedicated volunteer who went to help. His fear had him up in the rafters but she knew this gentle soul was tame and needing love. She knew he wouldn’t need to be trapped. She just had to find a way to reach him in the rafters!

It took several days of trying different tactics to get Norman to safety with ladders, and climbing the beams of the garage to manifest a successful rescue but she prevailed! Norman was soon on his way to a vet clinic for a check-up and neutering.

norm on the way to the vet

From there, Norman was placed into foster care and has slowly but surely blossomed into a loving and affectionate cat. While shy at first, Norman benefitted from a patient foster family and slowly gained confidence and began to feel comfortable. He gradually started to play and to seek and enjoy attention, especially head and chin rubs.

norm showing his playful side

norm enjoying some loving

Norman has come a long way already and he has all the potential in the world to be a loving cat companion for a lucky adopter. His journey from street stray to beloved house cat was made possible by collaboration between RCR, a kind citizen wanting the best for the stray who found his way to her, and a patient and loving foster home who let Norman settle at his own pace.

norm looking cozy and confident

RCR relies on community support to help cats like Norm. Please visit our website for information on fostering, volunteering and donating.

A True Treasure

treasure is being treated for several injuries associated with her abandonment..

Winter kicked off early and with a bang, bringing frigid temperatures and tons of snow. That placed many animals in jeopardy and in need of rescue. One of the sweetest cats we have ever rescued in our long history is tiny Treasure. She was found frozen on a country road in early December and a kind Samaritan took her home and contacted RCR for help.

treasure upon rescue awaiting exam

It didn’t take long before the poor little girl’s ears fell off and we soon discovered that poor Treasure not only suffered from frostbite but also a severe tail wound that required full amputation but also has a condition known as luxating patella (dislocated kneecap). It is believed that poor Treasure suffered some significant trauma prior to rescue. She’s a trooper, though and an incredibly affectionate and grateful soul.

Treasure was evaluated by a rehabilitation vet at the Veterinary Mobility Centre who determined that our little gal is healing well from previous injuries. Surgery has not been ruled out but for now she is being treated with a joint supplement and an exercise plan. We hope she can avoid more surgery in the future.

sweet treasure has been a delight through her recovery

Thankfully, this sweet little girl is in a loving foster home and thriving. She will be starting some rehabilitation therapy for her knee and we know her forever family is out there when she is ready!

Treasure awaitng spay and tail amputation.

As always, RCR is grateful for our community support. Please visit Regina Cat Rescue for information on how to donate or volunteer to help cats like Treasure.

A Fleeting Moment with Flurry

Flurry was a fighter but succumbed to her injuries

It’s been a tough winter so far with so much snow and severe weather already, and many frozen cats. Sweet Flurry came into our care late on December 30th after being discovered frozen in a snowbank on the side of the road in a Regina bedroom community. Her little paws were blocks of ice and she was twitching with pain.

We rushed her to the 24 Hour Animal Care Centre where we discovered that Flurry was not just a victim of the elements - she had been hit by a car and suffered severe internal injuries.

Hoping for the best, the vet proceeded with diagnostics but it soon became apparent that Flurry had sustained several catastrophic injuries that impacted her lungs, trachea and caused anemia from the internal bleeding. With multiple issues and an uncertain prognosis, the sad decision was made to relieve Flurry of her suffering.

We didn’t get a chance to get to know Flurry, but we are very grateful that she was found and didn’t pass away suffering in a snowbank. A dedicated RCR volunteer was by her side to provide love and comfort as she crossed the rainbow bridge. Special thanks goes out to her rescuer and the volunteer who raced to the clinic to be with her.

Unfortuately, Flurry had no identification so we have no way of knowing if she had a family that might be looking for her.

As always, RCR is grateful for our community support. Please visit Regina Cat Rescue for information on how to donate or volunteer.