Clever Cat Finds Indoor Heated Space to Await Rescue

RCR’s first 2024 rescue, don

Happy new year, cat lovers! Thank you for your ongoing love and support. It is our pleasure to introduce you to the lovely Don, our first official rescue of 2024.

Don after being trapped in an underground parkade

Don is a clever and resourceful cat who landed in the warm underground parkade of a local condominium complex. Don attracted the attention of a couple of cat-loving residents who left food for the little guy but who also reached out for help to get him to a better place. Thankfully, Don was quickly trapped in the contained environment and was tame enough to be placed into foster care, where he is doing very well.

don just prior to rescue

Don cozy in a cat tree

RCR is grateful to the community that supported Don until his rescue and to the volunteer that took the time to go and nab him. This sweet boy will be available for adoption soon!

A Christmas Angel for Bear

bear upon surrender

Just days before Christmas, RCR learned that one of our former rescues, Bear, had been surrendered to the Regina Humane Society at 11 year of age. Her owner’s health had deteriorated and he was no longer able to care for her after many years together.

We quickly arranged to pick Bear up and she was taken to one of our partner vet clinics, but we were challenged to find a foster placement for poor Bear so close to Christmas. Everyone was busy and full and Bear was depressed and sad at the clinic. Our hearts broke for her. Thankfully, Bear had a Christmas angel on her side and a kind woman who had recently submitted an application to foster happily agreed to take Bear! This was the best Christmas present we could have received and it turned out to be a great match.

bear and her angel

Bear quickly bonded with her foster mom and she settled in well, getting plenty of attention and affection. Her spirits rebounded and her sweet and loving personality shone through.

bear and her foster mom snuggling

RCR is incredibly grateful to the kind person who took in a sad senior cat and is loving her with everything she’s got. We thank her for proving that Christmas magic is real - you just have to believe!

A Sad Farewell to Our Beloved Chachi

chachi loved his cat tree

Chachi has been a fan favourite since his rescue from a rural Regina area along with his mom and siblings who became known as our “Happy Days” litter. The family thrived in foster care. We were shocked when we learned poor Chachi had a Grade 6 heart murmur when we sent him to neutered. This was a first for RCR.

chachi chilling!

Following the recommendation of a trusted veterinary partner, Chachi was taken to see a cardiologist at a specialty clinic in Edmonton. He did great and received a positive report. The murmur was significant but not life threatening. We happily looked forward to a positive future for the little guy.

Unfortunately, our enthusiasm was short lived. Chachi began to go downhill and became very ill, very quickly. After a brief roller coast ride of ups and downs, we were forced to make the hard decision to let Chachi go due to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).

We are heartbroken but grateful to Chachi’s foster mom and our partner vet clinics that provided diligent care to the little guy. RIP, sweet Chachi.