My name is Runny!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Annex Cat Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Color

Black (All)

Age

Adult

Sex

Female

Pet ID

2000181806

Hair Length

short

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Runny is the sweetest little shadow.

Her curious spirit will have her following you around throughout the day to see what you're doing. Expect company in the bathroom, any time you open the fridge or leave something out that looks interesting. She love love LOVES play time. She is a fierce string huntress and loves to chase balls and springs. She is quite the jock and loves when you bounce ping pong balls on the ground so she can jump up and catch them in the air. If you do not get her zoomies out before bed, expect your feet to be hunted and bunny kicked under the covers.

Although she is initially quiet and skittish, she has the sweetest and funniest personality once she gets comfortable. She loves sleeping in cardboard boxes, tucking herself in under covers or watching the world from the window sill. She has a sweet meow and loves to make conversation.

She is happiest sitting close by you and will greet you when you get home. She is not a fan of being cuddled but is very affectionate in her own way. She loves to perch on your back if you lay on your stomach and don't be surprised if you wake up to find her sleeping on top of you. If you catch her right when she wakes up, she might even let you place her on you so she can fall back asleep.

Since she has no teeth, she needs help forming her wet food into meatballs and re-forming as she eats. She has no trouble eating dry food and is on a special gastro kibble. She loves treats, especially squeeze tubes (although she prefers to eat them in a dish).

She is a clean little girl and appreciates having her litter box cleaned once a day. She prefers an open litter box and does best when she has two litter boxes available to her.

Runny has done well around other cats before. She is sensitive to stress so she would do best in a home where she has company, consistency and someone to help expend her energy.

She requires medication twice a day and an eye drop once a day to boost her immune system. She has frequent respiratory infections and trouble with one of her eyes, however, the daily medications have helped to make these more manageable. It's important that any signs of illness are looked at by a vet as soon as possible because of her FIV.

Runny had a full mouth tooth extraction and cleft palate repair in 2023. She is prone to upper respiratory infections and is on several daily supplements to support her immune system. Runny is also on a low dose medication to manage her anxiety. She is positive for FIV and negative for feline leukemia. Runny has been treated for fleas and parasites.

Runny is FIV+. Cats with FIV can live a long and happy life. You can read more about FIV on our website here: https://annexcatrescue.ca/the-happy-truth-about-fiv-cats/

Rescue

Annex Cat Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

2000181806

Contact

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Phone

(416) 410-3835

info@annexcatrescue.ca

Website

http://annexcatrescue.ca

Address

P.O. Box 19028, 360A Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 3C9

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

If you are thinking of adopting a cat or kitten, please contact us. Annex Cat Rescue has matched over 1000 cats and kittens with good adoptive homes since our group started!

Annex Cat Rescue cats live in real homes with our foster volunteers -- not in cages! This way, the cats live in normal homes and receive good food and medical care -- and lots of personal attention. We get to know each cat, so we can help you find the best cat for you. It's kind of like a kitty match-making service!

All of our cats are vaccinated, have been de-wormed, and are spayed or neutered once they reach six months of age.

We are always available if you have questions or concerns as your new cat is adjusting to your home.

Here is our adoption process:

Please leave a voice mail or email.

One of our Adoption Team volunteers will contact you to find out more about the kind of kitty you are looking for. We will suggest which of our cats might be the best match for you, and put you in touch with a few foster homes for you to contact.

You can go and visit the cat in the foster home and see if you think it's a match.

If you fall in love on the spot (so easy with kitties!) we ask you to go home and think about it overnight, since it's an important decision for you and for the kitty.

Then, if it's a match, you can bring your cat carrier (and the adoption fee -- which is modest and does not cover all of our expenses) then take your kitty home! We ask all adopters to sign our adoption agreement, which just sets out some basics so we all understand our roles, with the kitty's best interests first and foremost!

A day or two later, we'll call you to make sure all is well and provide any suggestions that might be helpful, if needed.

The Annex Cat Rescue's motto is "Cat Adoption with a Difference." If the adoption does not work out (a rare occurrence, in part due to our excellent "match-making"!), whatever the reason, the cat will always be welcomed back to our organization. We want the best for our kitties!

Please contact us today!

If you are thinking of adopting a cat or kitten, please contact us. Annex Cat Rescue has matched over 1000 cats and kittens with good adoptive homes since our group started!

All of our cats are vaccinated, have been de-wormed, and are spayed or neutered once they reach six months of age.

We are always available if you have questions or concerns as your new cat is adjusting to your home.

Here is our adoption process:

Please leave a voice mail or email.

One of our Adoption Team volunteers will contact you to find out more about the kind of kitty you are looking for. We will suggest which of our cats might be the best match for you, and put you in touch with a few foster homes for you to contact.

You can go and visit the cat in the foster home and see if you think it's a match.

If you fall in love on the spot (so easy with kitties!) we ask you to go home and think about it overnight, since it's an important decision for you and for the kitty.

Then, if it's a match, you can bring your cat carrier (and the adoption fee -- which is modest and does not cover all of our expenses) then take your kitty home! We ask all adopters to sign our adoption agreement, which just sets out some basics so we all understand our roles, with the kitty's best interests first and foremost!

A day or two later, we'll call you to make sure all is well and provide any suggestions that might be helpful, if needed.

Please contact us today!

Go meet their pets

The Annex Cat Rescue is a grassroots community organization. We are 100% non-paid volunteer-run. Our organization attempts to make a real difference for the homeless, stray and abandoned cats in this city through direct intervention and education. Every day, many people turn to us for help when Toronto Animal Services cannot.

ACR does *not* run an animal shelter. All of our cats/kittens live in volunteer foster homes across Toronto where they are allowed to blossom and grow in a "home" environment (rather than in cages), and where they receive individual attention and love.

While this prevents possible behavioural problems associated with caging animals, this also allows us to get to know each animal intimately and thus we can make excellent matches with adopters. Potential adopters are required to make appointments to view the animals in their respective homes.

Our organization is "no kill". This means that cats in our care remain in foster homes are not euthanized (except for dire humane reasons). City shelters do not have such a policy.

More about this rescue

Cat Adoption with a Difference

The Annex Cat Rescue began as a group of volunteers living primarily in the Annex neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We now have members from all over the city. We share a common bond -- a love of cats and concern for their welfare. We are a non-profit organization and have no government funding.

It is our goal to eliminate cruelty to animals by providing for the fostering and adoption of cats that are homeless, abandoned, or where their owners (through illness, age, or death) can no longer care for them. We try to educate members of our community regarding the proper care of cats and to provide information aimed at reducing the feral, homeless, and abandoned populations. Throughout the year, we assist in the feeding of many feral cat colonies and operate a trap-neuter/spay-return (TNR) program.

Please lend your support to our cause by adopting one of our wonderful cats or by contributing a small donation!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The success of Annex Cat Rescue depends on the dedication of our volunteers -- not just the foster homes and trappers who work hands-on, but also those who support ACR's rescue work behind-the-scenes. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in becoming a volunteer, or expanding your work within the organization, please apply online.

Please see our website for some ways you can help. Our experienced volunteers are always there to support you, and even a few hours of your time every month can make a big difference.

Donate money! The Annex Cat Rescue is a registered Canadian charity and thus is able to issue tax receipts for donations over $10.00.

CHEQUES/MONEY ORDERS: Please snail mail your donation (payable to "Annex Cat Rescue") with the donation form that can be printed from our website.