Happy Cat Sanctuary

Each month a Happy Cat volunteer will tell you about one of the many special kitties here at Happy Cat - this month, Cindy has picked MacGyver and here's what she wrote Thanks Cindy!!

MacGyver came to us as a kitten from a feral mother. I remembering him being soooo terribly cute, and trying to be so tough with his little kitten hisses when I tried to pet him. It didn't take too long to win him over, and while sometimes he'll still shy away from touch when I first go to pet him, he warms up quickly and is the type of cat that will just purr and purr and purr for as long as you're handing out the loves. He's come along way from the shy, scared little kitty he was when we first got him, and he's grown into a rather gorgeous cat. He seems to get along well with the other residents at the shelter, so I think he would do well in a house with other cats. If you give him a chance to warm up to you, you won't be disappointed with this boy!

Update: December 18, 2009 Most of the surgeries on all of the Medicine Hat cats have been done now. The cats are all recuperating well and many are now ready for adoption. It has been a long and expensive project for us but very worthwhile to see the amazing transformation that these cats have gone through since coming into our care. Only one of the cats ended up being pregnant and is due any day now. THANK YOU to everyone who donated to us to help care for these poor cats. Please check our website for the ones that are now available for adoption. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. 

If you wish to make a donation towards the continued care of these cats you can donate securely at www.canadahelps.org or contact us.

Unfortunately our organization is currently at capacity and we are unable to take in any new cats at this time.  If you have adopted a cat from us and can no longer care for it, it is within our policy that we will always take the cat back - so that is the only exception at this time.  If you have an emergency regarding a cat, we recommend contacting your nearest for veterinarian for assistance.  For strays within Strathmore, please contact the Strathmore Animal Control officer through the "Town of Strathmore".  Please see our links for additional resources and organizations you can try.  http://www.happycatsanctuary.net/links

Don't forget - We have MANY wonderful cats in need of loving homes through adoption so please consider adopting!

UPDATE , November 20, 2009:  Carlos is ready for adoption!  He is 100% recovered and doing so well!!  He and his buddy Stan the Man are looking for a new home together. 

UPDATE, October 24, 2009: Thank you to everyone who offered help for Carlos!!  He is doing fantastic and getting stronger every day, he is definately going to make a full recovery and we are all so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer assistance in paying for his surgery.  We will post some new pictures of Carlos soon so everyone can see how happy and healthy he now is!

Please take the time to read this very informative article. All too often kittens are given away at 5-8 weeks of age by many who claim they are weaned and "ready to go". This is not only untrue, but can often be dangerous for the physical and mental health of a new kitten.