About Us...

Helping Homeless Cats of Greater Victoria Society
Registered Charity   # 803913060 RR0001

www.helpinghomelesscats.com   778-426-2426

FACEBOOK: 

Please see the latest news about us on our Facebook page .  We are listed as Helping Homeless Cats of Greater Victoria Society. Along with our news and views we have included nearly 200 photos!

On Facebook you will find kid-friendly chatter about the goings-on at Helping Homeless Cats.  “Max” and “Tina” are a tuxedo tomcat and a tortie female who live with their guardian Linda (who runs HHC along with Donna and her cats).  “Max” and “Tina” give a lively and whimsical view of what is going on with all the cats in the rescue, including those up for adoption, those in care, those who report in from adoptive and foster homes, and news of coming events such as garage sales.  They also make up stories purely for the fun of it!

WHAT WE DO:

Helping Homeless Cats is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescuing stray domestic and feral cats in the Greater Victoria area.  We network with other rescue organizations when that benefits cats in need.

We are a small group and focus our resources on rescue, rehabilitation, and placement (through foster or adoption) of abandoned domestic cats and also work to help feral cats through “TNR” (trap, spay/neuter, release).  We ensure the sterilization of all rescued cats upon intake to address the issue of overpopulation.

ABANDONED DOMESTIC CATS:

Sadly, we hear constantly of domestic cats left to fend for themselves, particularly when a family moves to a rental that doesn’t allow pets and leaves their cat behind.  Also, among the ferals we sometimes find domestic cats living on their own, either through being born wild or being discarded by their human family.  Many of these strays are starving or in need of immediate medical attention.  We take them to a veterinarian for check-up, shots, flea treatment, deworming, and medical care.  We maintain these domestic cats in nurturing foster homes until they are adopted into responsible permanent homes.

FERAL CATS:

We trap feral cats and take them to a vet for spay/neuter, physical exam, shots, flea treatment, deworming and any needed medical care.  They are then released where first found with an established food source.  When needed, we assist with lifelong food, water, shelter, and medical care for these cats.  If they cannot be returned to their location of origin, we maintain them in appropriate foster homes until proper placement is available.  We attempt to socialize and re-home feral kittens and find and spay the feral mother. http://www.pacificanimal.org/

FOSTERING:

Fostering is an excellent way for cat lovers to have a cat even when they are unable to afford the cost of a pet or make a long term commitment.  It is a wonderful way for the cat to get lots of love and attention until we find a permanent home.  Also, it is a good way to help with cat rescue or to get to know a cat before permanent adoption. 

For our foster homes we provide food and supplies delivered by volunteers.  We provide any needed veterinary care for foster cats and take the cats ourselves for prescribed home care.  (Some foster parents donate the food and supplies which helps.)  If the foster parent or family goes on vacation or for any reason cannot keep their foster cats for certain time periods, we temporarily take the cat back or find a new foster home.  At any time the family or individual can no longer foster, the cat can be returned to us.

ADOPTION:

Please see our Forms and Agreements section for detailed information on adoption, an Adoption Application Form, and an Adoption Agreement.  Also feel free to call Linda at 778-426-2426 with any questions about adoption.

We request a donation of $50.  (All cats have been spay/neutered and received shots and medical care if needed.)  If the cost of food and possible vet care is a concern, we offer fostering rather than adoption.  For some cats, long-term fostering is available.  Adoption means permanent responsibility for care of a cat, although HHC will always take the cat back if it becomes impossible for you to keep the cat.  We screen adopters to be sure the people and other pets in the home are compatible with the rescue cat.  We follow up to be sure the adoption has worked out favorably for the family and the cat.   

All domestic cats on our website are INDOORS ONLY

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SENIORS PROGRAM:

When funds allow, we place domestic cats in long-term foster homes with cat-loving seniors or disabled persons able to feed a cat and care for a litter box.  Volunteers and sponsors assist with this very rewarding program.  Volunteers take supplies when needed and help the foster parent with the cat’s nail-cutting and litter box maintenance.  An individual foster home may be supported by a sponsor.  This program provides much-needed companionship for both the foster family or individual and for the cat – as both receive nearly 24 hours a day of love and attention! 

SPONSORSHIP:

A partial sponsor donates $25 a month to cover food and litter for one specific cat.  A full sponsor donates $50 a month to cover all usual expenses for one specific cat.  A sponsor may also choose to contribute toward medical expenses for a special needs cat. Sponsors will receive monthly reports and photos of the cat they are sponsoring.