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Yolanda is a very pretty young tuxedo girl. She’s had a tough life for such a young cat. Rescued from a hoarding situation, she did not receive the socialization she needed. Then suddenly she found herself in an animal shelter, followed by a vet clinic where she was examined and spayed.
She reacted by hissing and swatting at anyone who came near her. I was told she was a challenge. But I remembered a former veterinarian telling me, “Never judge a cat by how they act a vet clinic.” So, I decided to go ahead with fostering her.
I’m glad I did.
She hasn’t miraculously turned cuddly and friendly overnight. She’s still quite distrustful and she spends most of her time hiding behind a bookcase, at least when I’m in the office with her.
Yolanda has made progress in our time together. When she’s on her own, she explores the room before quickly hiding when I walk in, though a bit slower than at first. When I feed her, she allows me to watch her – from a distance – but that distance is lessening.
I spend a lot of time just talking to her, telling her how good and brave she is. She looks up at me from behind the bookcase and continues to inch closer, but not within petting distance. Yet.
When one of my cats races into the office, Yolanda runs away but doesn’t hiss or yell. Once she even rubbed noses with my youngest cat. So, I think she would be okay with a friendly resident cat.
The only time she makes any sound is to let me know she’s hungry – a rather insistent meow.
I think she would thrive in a calm environment with an experienced cat owner who understands the trauma that Yolanda has been through and allows her to set the time table for increased togetherness. With patience and love on the part of the adopter, and trust and courage on the part of Yolanda, I think she’ll become the loving cat she was meant to be.
In the meantime, Yolanda and I will work on building that trust to teach her humans aren’t so bad after all!
Microchipped, DOB: Nov. 19, 2023
Yolanda is a very pretty young tuxedo girl. She’s had a tough life for such a young cat. Rescued from a hoarding situation, she did not receive the socialization she needed. Then suddenly she found herself in an animal shelter, followed by a vet clinic where she was examined and spayed.
She reacted by hissing and swatting at anyone who came near her. I was told she was a challenge. But I remembered a former veterinarian telling me, “Never judge a cat by how they act a vet clinic.” So, I decided to go ahead with fostering her.
I’m glad I did.
She hasn’t miraculously turned cuddly and friendly overnight. She’s still quite distrustful and she spends most of her time hiding behind a bookcase, at least when I’m in the office with her.
Yolanda has made progress in our time together. When she’s on her own, she explores the room before quickly hiding when I walk in, though a bit slower than at first. When I feed her, she allows me to watch her – from a distance – but that distance is lessening.
I spend a lot of time just talking to her, telling her how good and brave she is. She looks up at me from behind the bookcase and continues to inch closer, but not within petting distance. Yet.
When one of my cats races into the office, Yolanda runs away but doesn’t hiss or yell. Once she even rubbed noses with my youngest cat. So, I think she would be okay with a friendly resident cat.
The only time she makes any sound is to let me know she’s hungry – a rather insistent meow.
I think she would thrive in a calm environment with an experienced cat owner who understands the trauma that Yolanda has been through and allows her to set the time table for increased togetherness. With patience and love on the part of the adopter, and trust and courage on the part of Yolanda, I think she’ll become the loving cat she was meant to be.
In the meantime, Yolanda and I will work on building that trust to teach her humans aren’t so bad after all!
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2.
Interview
An adoption counsellor will follow up with you and give you more details about the cat you are interested in and ask some questions.
3.
Meet the Pet
Arrange a virtual meet and greet, so that you can see the cat in the foster home setting where they're comfortable.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Sign the contract, pay the fee, and welcome your new family member home!
Additional adoption info
Adoption fee is $200 per adult cat, and $250 for kittens (under 8 months old).
This ensures that the cats that come into our care receive the attention they need, are spayed or neutered, and receive a rabies vaccination at the appropriate age. For City of Toronto residents, the adoption fee includes a mandatory City of Toronto cat license that is valid for one year. As you can imagine, these fees only begin to cover our costs; donations and ongoing fundraising efforts carry us the rest of the way!
Note:
-Senior cats (8 years or older) have an adoption fee of the adopter's choice, vs. our standard adult adoption fee of $200.
-Our adoption fee for an adult bonded pair (8 months or older) is $150 per cat vs. $200 per cat. Thanks for giving two loving friends a home together!
Adoption fee is $200 per adult cat, and $250 for kittens (under 8 months old).
This ensures that the cats that come into our care receive the attention they need, are spayed or neutered, and receive a rabies vaccination at the appropriate age. For City of Toronto residents, the adoption fee includes a mandatory City of Toronto cat license that is valid for one year. As you can imagine, these fees only begin to cover our costs; donations and ongoing fundraising efforts carry us the rest of the way!
Note:
-Senior cats (8 years or older) have an adoption fee of the adopter's choice, vs. our standard adult adoption fee of $200.
-Our adoption fee for an adult bonded pair (8 months or older) is $150 per cat vs. $200 per cat. Thanks for giving two loving friends a home together!
