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Costs of Animal Rescues

We currently charge an adoption fee of $275 for a juvenile cat (kitten) and $175 for an adult.

Presently, a rescued cat that comes into our care costs our non-profit charity, on average, a minimum of $350. This average expenditure of $350 per cat includes the costs of:

TWO vaccinations;
deworming (as many times as needed);
deflea-ing;
spay/neuter;
microchipping.

The cost does NOT INCLUDE rent for the Adoption Centre, the cost of cat litter, laundry, food or additional vet appointments/medication, specialty food that many cats/kittens require when they are temporarily or permanently ill.

We rely heavily on donations and fundraising activities in order to pay the bills and keep operating month after month. Our charity is run by volunteers; nobody gets a paycheck. This means that anybody making a donation can be confident that 100% of their donation will go directly to the costs of animal rescue.

Without these generous donations, we would not be able to continue our work.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What food should I feed my cat and where do I purchase it?

We feed our cats Royal Canin. It is extremely important to feed your kitten/cat good quality cat food. Dry cat food purchased at the grocery store is calorie-dense, and the health equivalent of pop and chips. Cats need food that provides them with a well-balanced diet with the essential nutrients they need to help them live a healthy life. Cats should also be fed wet food every day. Cats on dry food diets usually don’t get enough water. They can become chronically dehydrated which contributes to health problems like Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) and urinary crystals. Royal Canin is veterinary approved.

2. What human food should I avoid feeding my cat?

The ASPCA outlines the following list of foods that you should avoid feeding your cat:

Milk - by the time cats are adults, they become lactose intolerant
Caffeine & Chocolate
Alcohol
Nuts & Raisins
Raw/Undercooked meat, raw eggs, bones, ham
Onions, garlic
Salt

3. How can I come up with an original name for my cat?

Naming your cat is an important decision since both you, and your cat, will be living with the decision for years and years to come - but it's also a lot of fun! You are more than welcome to keep the name your cat was given at the Whiskers Shop, however, you are also free to choose a new, permanent name!
Some additional names that are becoming more popular include: Katniss (from "The Hunger Games" trilogy), Hermione (from the Harry Potter series), Loki and Thor (from "The Avengers"), Purrfect (Ceelo Green's cat from "The Voice"), and Honey (from "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo").

Visit the following website for more suggestions: Cuteness Cat Names

4. I'm pregnant. Do I need to get rid of my cat?

You most definitely should NOT get rid of your cat while you're pregnant. You can have a happy, healthy pregnancy, while the cat remains in your care.

Click on the following article for some great information on this topic:

Pregnant Women: Don't Get Rid of Your Cats!