Toronto Cat Rescue
Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens. Founded in 1994 as a volunteer-powered charity, TCR operates primarily in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and Kitchener-Waterloo regions[1][3]. Its mission focuses on saving cats from abuse, neglect, or euthanasia, providing medical care, and facilitating adoptions through a network of foster homes[1][3].

Operations

TCR employs a no-kill policy and prioritizes fostering over sheltering. Cats and kittens receive veterinary care, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and rabies shots (age-dependent), before adoption[2]. The organization conducts a two-week assessment period for each cat to address medical needs and evaluate behavior, ensuring compatibility with potential adopters[2].

Adoption Process

Prospective adopters undergo a screening process, including a meet-and-greet with the cat and its foster caregiver. Adoption fees are structured by age: $300 for kittens under eight months, $225 for cats aged eight months to seven years, and a pay-what-you-can model for senior cats (eight years or older)[2]. Bonded pairs (cats requiring co-adoption) are available for $350[2].

Regional Chapters

A Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) chapter operates independently, rescuing cats from local shelters, streets, and overcrowded environments. Volunteers collaborate with PetSmart stores in Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo to manage adoption centers[4]. The KW chapter emphasizes community-driven efforts, relying on drivers, foster homes, and store volunteers[4].

Funding and Initiatives

TCR relies on donations and fundraising campaigns, including seasonal events like the "April 50/50" lottery and fitness challenges such as the "Feline Fit 2025 Challenge," where participants raise funds by completing 5 km per rescued cat[1]. The organization acknowledges operating on Treaty Lands and Territory of Indigenous nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit and Six Nations of the Grand River[1].

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[1] https://www.torontocatrescue.ca [2] https://www.torontocatrescue.ca/adopt-a-cat [3] https://www.pledge.to/organizations/89-6568417RR0001-0043022/toronto-cat-rescue [4] https://www.torontocatrescue.ca/kw-chapter [5] https://www.northtorontocatrescue.com/support-us/donate/