Feline Rescue Foundation Calgary Alberta -registered charity providing rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing for cats

Baby Dylan

Dawn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:47:24 +0000

Dylan at 4 weeks of age. We are delighted that Dylan has not only survived a very shakey start, but is now thriving and has completely mastered the “imploring kitten” look.

Mia Simone and Baby Dylan

Dawn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:46:43 +0000

Once again we are immersed in kitten season. Dylan is the lone survivor of his litter. The hardship of being born on the street takes many wee lives. Young inexperienced moms like Mia Simone struggle to provide for their kittens, but without adequate food and shelter their efforts are often in vain and their survival too is at great risk. Once rescued mom cats and kittens need a temporary home until the kittens are old enough for adoption. The foster committment required is usually 10-12 weeks. If you would like to be involved in providing care for the desperately needy please submit a foster/adoption application or a volunteer application. A FRFA volunteer will contact you to discuss possibilites and provide details.

Misty (other Misty)

Dawn — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:59:17 +0000

Misty is a pleasant and sociable sort. It is important to her to be involved in the day to day running of a household. Though it is impossible to be a tortie and not be a little opinionated she is always polite. She loves to have a good chat about the days events and provide you with direction on what needs your immediate attention. Being a bit of a mother hen, Misty needs a home that values and enjoys feline participation in all they do.
She is equally pleasant and sociable with other agreeable and well mannered felines.
Misty has one specific requirement. She is passionately fond of fresh and flowing water, no still bowls for her, only a proper water fountain will do.

Misty

Dawn — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:09:32 +0000

Misty is one of our seniors. She is a spry and sassy sixteen year old, in good health for her age. She minces about like Bette Midler and makes it clear to all that she expects the respect an elder deserves.
Misty is a delightful companion. Though she isn’t much for gabbing she is a powerful communicator and a persistant one. Meals at apropriate times are a must for her. Capturing you with an intently focussed stare you are compelled to stop whatever you are doing and immediately attend to her request. Dry cat food, in her opinion, is not food at all. She has a zestful appetite for canned, but for nicely gravied poutry only.
Misty has shown tolerance for other cats, but no real fondness. She would be most content with a kind and quiet adult or two, willing to cater to her exclusively.

Harley

Sharon — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:48:54 +0000

Nick name or Alias:
Most endearing quality: No day is ever boring with me around! I can find a new game to show my owner every day. This week it was tag, hide-and-seek, growl-at-the-snowplow, fishing-in-the-toilet…And my owner loves me because I’m a big softie at heart.
The quality you most enjoy in others: A sense of humour to enjoy my antics.
Your most troublesome trait: I often mistake yoga poses for the start of a fight sequence! I can also meow non-stop if there is a closed door between me and my owner.
Your most prized possession: A string — any string. I can carry it around proudly all day.
Your favorite companion: My owner.
Your favorite pastime: “Helping” my owner do whatever she is doing.
Your favorite activity: Putting my toys under the fridge and watching my owner get them out.
Your favorite dinner/treat: All food! I’m a big boy and love to eat. I might be remembering a day long ago when I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from.
Your life motto or life advice: Being stubborn pays off. So does being cute.
Your message to rescued cats: Never give up! There are always good people that show up when you need them most. And when you trust them, make sure to roll over and let them give you a belly rub — it’s really nice!

Harlow

Sharon — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:14:51 +0000

Nick name or Alias: Har, Mr. H, Little H., Harlow Barlow, Pookie
Most endearing quality: My beautiful brown eyes and endless energy.
The quality you most enjoy in others: Others who like to socialize and run.
Your most troublesome trait: I love to chew and pull out the stuffing from my bed.
Your most prized possession: Anything that squeeks.
Your favorite companion: Muffins the cat who just wants me to get lost but I love her.
Your favorite pastime: Eating and going for a ride in the van.
Your favorite activity: Love swimming and fetch.
Your favorite dinner/treat: The cat’s leftovers and chicken jerky.
Your life motto or life advice: Get off that couch and let’s go.
Your message to rescued cats: There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat. – Tay Hohoff

Phishy

Dawn — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:15:38 +0000

Nick name or Alias: Fishbrains, Nemo
Most endearing quality: I am quiet and not very demanding of my owner.
The quality you most enjoy in others: I love the people who feed me twice a day.
Your most troublesome trait: I beg for food. I swim to the top of my bowl and act like I am starving every time someone walks into the room. It works sometimes!
Your most prized possession: My roommate Alex
Your favorite companion: My barrel and my tree. I like to sleep in the barrel and swim around the tree.
Your favorite pastime: Swimming of course!
Your favorite activity: Still swimming!
Your favorite dinner/treat: I love the tiny bites they feed to me.
Your life motto or life advice: Fish are friends and not food!
Your message to rescued cats: I hope you find a fish free home soon.

Howdy

Dawn — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:54:28 +0000

Nick name or Alias: Howard, Howd, Howdy Dog
Most endearing quality: I am playful and affectionate. I love to cuddle but if there is someone who wants to play, I am ready for that too!
The quality you most enjoy in others: The time they spend with me!
Your most troublesome trait: I have never met a shoe or a toy that didn’t need to be chewed.
Your most prized possession: My Kong now because I have shredded the stuffed whale, stuffed lobster and my pooh bear.
Your favorite companion: Bauer & James
Your favorite pastime: Playing with James and Bauer.
Your favorite activity: A good game of chase! I love to chase the squirrels and mice in my yard. I must admit I have never had the chance to chase a cat.
Your favorite dinner/treat: Anything from Bauer’s highchair!
Your life motto or life advice: Bark, Bark, Bark until you get the attention you deserve!
Your message to rescued cats: Be thankful you have the warmth and great care in the shelter until you find a new home.

Fred

Dawn — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:49:37 +0000

No one could say for sure when Fred first showed up. Like countless other street cats he went about his day to day mostly unnoticed, struggling to survive. Fred was fortunate to find shelter in an elderly woman’s garage. Once discovered the woman kindly permitted him to stay and ensured he would not starve. Both were respectful but a little fearful of the other, neither tried to pursue a more personal relationship. Sadly the woman passed away suddenly and with her went Fred’s sliver of security. Grizzled black and scruffy, sporting the pungently unpleasant cologne of an intact male did not make Fred an attractive companion cat consideration. Those aware of Fred’s predicament thought it best that he be disposed of. But one who had volunteered with us long ago knew of his plight and wanted to help. She was adamant that she could and would do whatever was necessary to see that Fred was rescued: the elderly woman would have wanted it that way. Arrangements were made for him to go directly to the veterinarian for a much needed neuter, vaccinations and an ID tattoo.

A pitifully frightened and forlorn Fred was discharged to us. We quietly tended to his needs, taking care not to offend or scare him further. Delectable tidbits and gentle words of reassurance were offered, but Fred remained frozen in fear. In an attempt to make him feel more secure a plush and poofy baby blue bed was offered. He slipped silently into its cushy depths and within moments began kneading like a nursing kitten. Fred loved that bed! The following day he was blissfully lolling to and fro darn near beaming at us. We do not know why the gift of that bed had such a significant impact on Fred. Perhaps it brought back a distant memory of when he had been safe and well loved. Regardless, it provided a fast track to his heart and his trust. Fred is now an utterly fearless feline though we wish he would practice a bit of caution for he is often directly underfoot vying for attention. He is an adoring companion, keeping a watchful eye on those that are important to him. He would do well with an equally adoring person or two that enjoy lounging about with their favorite one and only feline friend. Fred had so little for so long he would rather not share his people.

Fritz and Frances

Dawn — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:40:40 +0000

Rescued from the reserve, they were little more than scraps of dirty fur and bone when they arrived. Frances, committed to never knowing another hungry moment in this lifetime, is immensely proud of her most abundant girth. Fritz is adamant that his sister needs to exercise more if she is going to keep eating like THAT! They share a comical sibling relationship, poking and bugging, but are deeply devoted to each other. They will never forgot their time with only one another to depend upon. Frannie and Fritz have grown into warm, gentle receptive cats, maintaining a sweet kitten mentality. They still need to be invited to join in, but are delighted to be asked. They would thrive in a home that gently supports and encourages those that they love.