Question 1

Where do your cats come from?

Accepted Answer

The kitties under the guardianship of Feline Café Foundation are rescued from a variety of circumstances. Most of our cats are strays who were rescued from the outdoors. While they are under our guardianship, we ensure that all their medical needs are addressed and that they are all ready to be adopted into their new family.

Question 2

How is your rescue funded?

Accepted Answer

We do not receive any government funding and rely solely on donors and fundraising events to cover our rescue expenses.
If you would like to make a donation, you can do so by clicking here or by sending an e-transfer to donate@felinecafefoundation.com

Question 3

How can I support the rescue?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways that you can help support the work that we do!
Spread the word: Sharing our website, social media, or general information about our rescue helps us to become more visible and expand our community.
Volunteer: Join our volunteer team as a foster home, driver, or fundraising coordinator.
Donate supplies: We are always in need of food, litter, and other supplies for cat care. We also accept donations of goods and services for our fundraising events. Fill out our contact form here for more information.
Make a financial contribution: Donate via PayPal here or send us an e-transfer at donate@felinecafefoundation.com

Question 4

How can I become a volunteer?

Accepted Answer

All of our volunteer applications are available under the Get Involved tab of our website. You can also follow the links below:

Become a foster home

Become a driver

Become a fundraising coordinator

Please note that we require all volunteers to be 18 years of age or older. Our drivers are also required to have a full G license (or equivalent)

Question 5

I am no longer able to care for my cat, can you take them in?

Accepted Answer

Our ability to help is dependent on the resources that we have available. You may fill out an intake application here and a member of our team will review it. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee that an intake will be approved.

Question 6

I found a lost or stray cat, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you have found a cat outdoors, it is possible that they have an owner. Here are some steps you can follow to identify the cat:

Check for identification. If the cat has a collar, you may be able to find contact information for their owner. If they have an ID tag, you can call the city at 311 and they will assist in locating the cat's home. If there is no collar or identifying information, you can take the cat to a local veterinary clinic and ask them to scan for a microchip.
Put up posters. Create a poster which includes a photo and description of the cat, the location it was found, and your contact information. Put these posters up in highly visible places (telephone poles, parks, local businesses, etc.) in the neighbourhood in which you found the cat. You can also speak with neighbours in the area to see if anyone is able to identify the cat.
Share electronically. Post a photo of the cat on social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Reddit) along with the neighbourhood in which you found them. There are also websites dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners, such as the Ottawa Humane Society and the Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet Network.

If you have followed these steps and are unable to find an owner, you can submit an intake application for the cat. Our ability to help will be dependent on the resources we have available at the time. We would recommend contacting other local rescues as well - you can find a list on our resources page.

Note: If you find an animal that is injured or in distress, please contact the Ottawa Humane Society at 613-725-3166 ext. 221. If this is outside of OHS opening hours, please contact the city by calling 311.

Question 7

What should I do if I find an animal that is injured, in distress, or is being abused or neglected?

Accepted Answer

If you find an animal that is injured or in distress, please contact the Ottawa Humane Society at 613-725-3166 ext. 221. If this is outside of OHS opening hours, please contact the city by calling 311.

If you are aware of an animal being abused or neglected, contact Ontario Animal Welfare services at 1-833-926-4625. This service is available 24/7

If this is an emergency and a life is in immediate danger, call emergency services at 911

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