Cat Chance

Today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! Celebrate by showing some love for the gingers we have available for adoption. Please message us if you’d like to talk to us about any of our gingers.
Adults: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1419721398259235&type=3
Kittens: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1487853091446065&type=3

Amazing work!!! 😻

Keep cats' claws on their paws! 🐾
Claws are critical to a cat’s anatomy, allowing a cat to climb, defend herself, and more.
Scratching behavior should be redirected to acceptable items, and cats should never be subjected to the cruelty of declawing. For cats, scratching is normal, healthy, and necessary!
Learn more at https://www.alleycat.org/take-action/ban-declawing-keep-cats-claws/

Like the majority of animal rescues, Cat Chance is a rescue run entirely by passionate volunteers. That means this page, messages, texts and phone calls, trapping, fostering, caring for, trips to the vet, runs to London for spays/neuter clinics, food drives, fundraising, marketing, outreach is all done by people who have full lives of their own-- jobs, families, other volunteer work, community service, housework, child care, social lives and pets. We fit this work in because of our love of animals.
Lately, we've been finding a lot of time has been spent answering questions about cats we have in foster homes. Please understand that we are thrilled to find perfect homes for the cats we have put so much time, love and resources into. Our volunteers can spend hours messaging and chatting with potential adopters. Our fosters will have potential adopters in their homes, introducing cats to people. Each one of us gets so excited at the thought of a cat or kitten or two moving on to a new loving home. Yet after these potential adopters indicate that they are excited for a particular cat, we've been hearing things like, "I have to check with my partner," or "I'm not sure our family is ready to adopt yet," or we just get ghosted. It's heartbreaking. It's frustrating. It's burning us out.
So we are going to try a new method for the adoption process moving forward. We will still answer your questions, give you our best recommendations for cats to fit your situation and family and get excited with you at the thoughts of the perfect match. But before moving on to the virtual visit, we will collect a $50 deposit that will go towards the cost of your adoption. If, after discussing the possible cats and meeting one that you click with, then filling out your application, you change your mind and decide not to adopt, your deposit will go into our cat care fund.
We hope you understand the need for this small change. We encourage you to discuss the possibility of getting a cat with all your family members prior to messaging us. And please, don't ghost us if you've changed your mind! Have the courtesy to let us know what's going on.
Thank you!

Cat loving community, we're once again imploring you for help! We've TNR'd so many cats in the last few weeks, treated some for injuries and fed and cared for a bunch more. We are in desperate need for funds. We've drained our accounts. Our fundraiser has raised a little over half of our outgoing amounts, and while we're incredibly grateful for your generosity, we would be so very thankful if you could help us reach our total of $3200. Thanks for your support!😻
PayPal: https://paypal.me/CatChance?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USE
etransfer: [email protected] (please double check your spelling)
Check out our video here-- https://www.facebook.com/CatChanceSarnia/videos/8672681632788773 See les

While it takes a crew to get a successful TNR completed, for this last one, as with many in the past, we want to give a special shout out to our amazing friend Steve Watson. Steve regularly drives our bunches to and from EVAH, often making extra stops to pick up and drop off kitties. Not only is he an expert driver, Steve is also an expert with cats and EVAH. He knows who needs pain medications and who doesn’t. Everything is always so organized and he is always unflappable!!! Steve, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!❤️

We were back at it this week! More TNRing and although we have more work ahead of us we managed to spay and neuter 14 cats since our last update. That’s 14 cats that will not be producing kittens! We had one stinker of a mom we wanted to catch. Lisa is her name. Lisa is a busy lady cat 😁. Lisa gets smart when it’s time for tnr and does the disappearing act. Lisa, if you’re reading this , you have unfinished business with Cat Chance. We also had one escapee, innocent enough, he was right at home. We think he could be collaborating with Lisa because he’s great at being invisible when it’s time to get to the clinic! We were so close, we had him and Bingo he was gone……….and Bingo is his name-O by the way! Soon Bingo.

We will be continuing on as appointments allow and one is right around the corner! Thank you for all of your support and care for the cats.

Coming soon… a peek at some darlings we have squeezed in due to their horrendous circumstances. Foster homes are full and we are overwhelmed but we have scooped some kitties that needed us desperately. We couldn’t do it without your support.

What is the 3-3-3 rule?

Have you adopted a new cat? Set Realistic Expectations! You can expect that it will take your cat some time to get used to the new routines and environment. The ‘Rule of Three’ means that you can gauge the time it might take for your cat to fully acclimate to his home in threes: three days, three weeks, and three months. Read more here:

What is the 3-3-3 rule? Have you adopted a new cat? Set Realistic Expectations! You can expect that it will take your cat some time to get used to the new routines and environment. The ‘Rule of Three’ means that you can g…

Everyone can do something!

Source: Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Cat Rescue

Today's feature cat is Ember!
Ember is a beautiful calico girl from a litter of five. She loves to play with her brothers, has very good manners, and is strong and healthy. Ember is about 14 weeks old and is ready for adoption. We'd love to see her adopted with one of her siblings or her young mama. Tom Sawyer would be an especially good fit. If you'd like to meet her, her adopter is in Sombra and is happy to introduce Ember and her littermates to potential adopters. Check out her bio here--
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=865768822251403&set=a.1487853091446065

Name: Ember
S*x: Female
Age: 12 weeks (born early May 2024)
Foster: Adrienne
Photo taken: June 2024
Description: A beautiful little calico girl. She is playful and friendly and comfortable being handled. Prefer to be adopted with one of her siblings, Tom Sawyer, Watson, Holmes, Opal, or her mama Mama. She seems especially fond of Tom Sawyer, as they play and sleep together often. She is ready for adoption now!

Today's feature cat is Tom Sawyer!
Tom is possibly the most handsome cat from his litter of five. I mean, look at those whiskers! He plays well with his siblings, has good manners, and is a healthy boy. Tom Sawyer is about 14 weeks old and is ready for adoption. We'd love to see him adopted with one of his siblings or his young mama. His sister Ember would be an especially good fit. If you'd like to meet him, his adopter is in Sombra and is happy to introduce Tom Sawyer and his littermates to potential adopters. Check out his bio here--
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=865769435584675&set=a.1487853091446065

Name: Tom Sawyer
S*x: Male
Age: 12 weeks (born early May 2024)
Foster: Adrienne
Photo taken: June 2024
Description: A dashing black and white piebald cat with mischievous, curious personality that is sure to make you laugh! Not to mention, he has the best whiskers we've ever seen! Prefer to be adopted with one of his siblings, Ember, Watson, Holmes, Opal, or his mama Mama. He seems especially fond of Ember, as they play and sleep together often. He is ready for adoption now!

Today's feature cat is Holmes!
Holmes is a well-socialized cat from a litter of five. He is playful, has very good manners, and is healthy. Homes is about 14 weeks old and is ready for adoption. Two of his siblings and his young mama are also available if you're looking for a pair. If you'd like to meet him, his adopter is in Sombra and is happy to introduce Holmes and his littermates to potential adopters. Check out his bio here--
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=865768375584781&set=a.148785309144606

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day!
Celebrate by showing some love for the black cats in your life. Post yours in the comments! We don't have any black cats available for adoption right now, but message us if you'd like to talk to us about any of our other cats.
Adults: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...
Kittens: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...

Today we're featuring Meekah!
Our girl Meekah is a year-old tabby with a huge heart and a playful, rambunctious spirit. She is curious and affectionate and will reward you with lots of love if you offer her the same. Meekah is a well-rounded cat who will do well in an active household. If you think she might be a good fit for your family, please DM us!
To check out our featured cat’s bio and see all the other cats we have for adoption, please check out our adoption albums!
Kittens-- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1487853091446065&type=3
Cats over 1 year of age-- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1419721398259235&type=3

Featuring the adorable, easy-going JJ!
JJ has been with his foster Danielle for over a year now. All of his litter mates and his mama have been adopted out and he’s anxiously awaiting his forever home! JJ is a lovable fella who gets along with cats, dogs and humans! He likes to nap in sunny spots, is crazy for treats and is always up for a good butt scratch. He’ll make a wonderful family pet. JJ is already neutered and was 1 year old in April. His adoption fee is only $95. Please consider welcoming him into your family!
Check our JJ's bio here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=819353333559619&set=a.1419721398259235

Source: Catt County Cat Nippers

For kittens to become adoptable, we must "socialize" them — convince them that we're their friends. Learn more about taming feral kittens for adoption below.

It's ! 💙🐈🐈🐈💛 Kittens aren't born tame. Why? Cats are both predators and prey, and kittens in the wild must be ready to survive on their own by 8 weeks of age. Practically from birth, they are keen to learn which creatures pose a threat. As young as 3 weeks, kittens will fiercely spit and hiss to defend themselves from any unfamiliar creature.

For kittens to become adoptable, we must "socialize" them — convince them that we're their friends. Kittens of nursing age (under 6 weeks) are very easy to socialize, but it still takes some effort, even if they're bottle-fed orphans or have a tame mother cat. We must reinforce our role as nurturers with gentle care, feeding, and handling in a safe, quiet environment. We also have to introduce the kittens to new people so they'll learn to trust humans in general, not just the one who's feeding them.

A feral mother will teach her nursing kittens to fear humans, but please don't take them from her too soon! Mother's milk gives kittens their best nutrition and immunity. Mother cats are also natural experts at guiding kittens through the weaning process, which can be tricky for humans. Whether trapped outdoors or growing up indoors, kittens must be 6–7 weeks old and actively eating solid food before leaving mom. They are still easy to socialize at that age, so no need to "kitnap" them from an attentive nursing mother. Next week we'll talk about trapping and taming 6–8-week-old kittens.

Learn more through our on-demand webinar, "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption":
Video: https://bit.ly/ViewTFK230726
Handouts: https://bit.ly/FCITFKInfo

And for more info on socializing kittens:
Urban Cat League: https://urbancatleague.org/taming-toolkit
Kitten Lady: https://kittenlady.org/feral

Source: Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative

Our funny boy Watson has found his forever home! He has a new sister cat and a gentle brother dog. Thanks so much to Lisa and family for giving Watson such a loving place to land! We wish you all much happiness together.🥰 Huge thanks to Adrienne for rescuing Watson with his siblings and helping him become the fun-loving, well-socialized cat he is!

Exciting news about SIMON & FRANKIE!
We really want to see these handsome young boys find their forever home, so we are offering them at a reduced rate of $100 ( includes their neuter and treatment with vet grade medication for fleas/ticks/ear mites and worms:) for the pair! Simon and Frankie are frisky, fun-loving gents who are used to a lively household with kids and other cats. They are brothers who love to hang out together. Could they fit into your family?
To check out our featured cats' bios click these links--
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=820327036795582&set=a.1487853091446065
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=820327690128850&set=a.1487853091446065

Exciting news about PENNY & TAWNY!
We really want to see these absolutely lovable siblings find their forever home, so we are offering them at a reduced rate of $100 (includes their spay and treatment with vet grade medications for fleas/ticks/ear mites and worms) for the pair! Penny & Tawny are a brother and sister duo who are about 4 months old. They have been fostered in a very active household and this has given them lots of confidence and the ability to roll with the punches. They get along well with other cats and dogs and are also very friendly with humans. They will do well in a household with or without other pets. They are gentle, relaxed and very affectionate. They play together well and love each other's company. These two will make wonderful pets for a lucky family!
You can see their bios here--
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=872108301617455&set=a.1487853091446065
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=872107714950847&set=a.1487853091446065
Please DM us if you're interested.
Another sweet pair of cats will be offered at a special price tomorrow in hopes of us finding their forever home too!

We're halfway there! We've been able to spay/neuter 10 cats on the property so far. We have another 10 adult cats to go, then, in the fall, we will start working with the 35 kittens in the colony. As you can imagine, a TNR project of this size needs a fair bit of funding. If you're able to help the cats out, we'd really appreciate it.😻 Thanks for your support!
PayPal: https://paypal.me/CatChance?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USE
etransfer: [email protected] (please double check your spelling)
Check out our video here-- https://www.facebook.com/CatChanceSarnia/videos/8672681632788773

Name: Violet
S*x: Female
Age: 12 weeks (as of beginning of August 2024)
Foster: LeeAnne
Photo taken: August 1, 2024
Description: Violet is an energetic and curious girl-- a typical kitten! She loves her toys and she’s very much enjoyed her little cat tree since arriving at her foster’s. She also loves her humans to play with her! Violet would do well with a slow introduction to other cats and dogs, but would be happy with an animal buddy in her forever home. She’ll also do great with kids! Please DM us if you’d like to add Violet to your family!

Sally Kettlebell looks pretty comfy in her forever home! Thank you, Jordan and family, for loving this sweet girl! We wish you all many happy years together.💗

Name: Spotify
S*x: Male
Age: @ 1.5 years (as of August 2024)
Foster: Amber
Photo taken: July 2024
Description: Hi! I’m Spotify and I’m quite the “shuffle!” I come from a big family, so I generally find my place pretty easily. My current foster home has two big dogs and a few cat friends that I love to play with. I would love to have some brothers or sisters in my forever home. I’m a cuddly fella when I deem you worthy! I’d really love to find my forever home!
Please DM us if you’d like to add Spotify to your family!

Our sweet baby Opal looks like she's settled in perfectly at her forever home! Thank you, Meghan, for giving her such a loving place to land! 🥰

Name: Cookie
S*x: Male
Age: 13 weeks old (as of end of July)
Foster: Marianne
Photo taken: July 2024
Description: Cookie is a playful little boy who loves to chase and pounce and loves his toys. He was taken in as a single kitten, so he is not bonded to another and could be adopted alone, although he’d love to have another animal friend in the house! Please DM us if you’re interested in Cookie.

Our fundraiser total to get a large local colony of cats TNR'd is growing but we still need more funds! If you're able, every little bit helps.😻 Thanks for your support!
PayPal: https://paypal.me/CatChance?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USE
etransfer: [email protected] (please double check your spelling)
Check out our video here-- https://www.facebook.com/CatChanceSarnia/videos/8672681632788773

It seems that love for animals and community service run deep in this family! 💗
The grand niece of one of Cat Chance's most cherished and hard-working volunteers has taken it upon herself to help our cats out for the second year in a row! Story and her friend have started "Spa Nail Days" at Orchard View Campground to raise funds for two charities-- Cat Chance being one! Although Story resides in Toronto, she loves the good work Cat Chance does for our community cats. Way to go, Story! Thanks so much for your support.🐱