Toronto Cat Rescue

Paws what you're doing, because this news is absolutely claw-some! 🐾🎉 Drop a 😻 to celebrate!

Huge news for animal welfare in Ontario! The government has finalized a new regulation under the PAWS Act to ban medically unnecessary cosmetic procedures.

The Facts:
🗓️ Effective Date: January 1, 2027.
🐱 For Cats: Total ban on declawing.
🐶 For Dogs: Ban on ear cropping & devocalization.

At Toronto Cat Rescue, our foster network routinely cares for cats left with chronic pain from declawing. This law protects future generations and keeps cats out of the rescue ecosystem.
Violators face strict penalties—up to $75k for individuals and $250k for repeat corporate offences. Thank you to everyone who took part in the public registry consultations!

🔗 Learn more on how to support our foster cats on torontocatrescue.ca/foster

Huge thanks to the SATCH Foundation for a $25K grant to launch Bridging the Distance! 🚚❤️

Right now, vulnerable cats in Dryden (Northern Ontario) face a severe lack of resources. On June 16, our first rescue transport started their journey south to find safety and loving homes. 🐾

This funding covers the logistics, critical vet care, and adoption setups right here in Southern Ontario. Because no matter where a cat is born, they deserve a chance to thrive.

We’re one big step closer to giving them a second chance at life. Stay tuned for incoming rescue updates! Let’s keep going strong for them.

Join us tomorrow for adoption events at 2 PetValu stores!

We hope it’s a big day for so many cats who have been waiting patiently for their turn to move to their furrever homes.

If you’ve been considering adopting, we’d love for you to come by! You can meet the cats, spend some time with them, and talk to the volunteers who know them best. And if the connection is there, you might just head home with a new family member.

You can find us at:
Pet Valu Jane - Store # 2383
2383 Bloor Street West

Pet Valu High Park - Store # 2142
422 Roncesvalles Avenue

If you’re ready to welcome someone new into your home, we’d love to see you!

There are just two days to go until our adoption event at Global Pet Foods! Join us on Saturday, June 13th at 2075 Yonge St from 10AM to 2PM!

So many wonderful cats will be there, who have been waiting for someone to choose them.

When you adopt, you’re not just bringing home a cat, you’re changing the entire course of their life. A cat who may have known uncertainty finally gets safety, comfort, and a family to call their own.

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, we hope you’ll consider giving one of our cats the home they’ve been waiting for, and joining us at Global Pet Foods to meet the cats who are waiting for their furrever homes in person!

If you’re planning to spend most of the summer in the city, fostering could be one of the most meaningful things you do this year.

You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need years of experience. You simply need a safe space, some time, and a willingness to help.

Because when a foster home says “yes,” a rescue becomes possible.

A frightened senior cat gets a second chance. A mom can raise her babies safely. A tiny kitten gets the opportunity to grow strong enough for adoption. And a cat with nowhere else to go gets a chance to feel safe.��Our foster homes are the cornerstone of everything we do. Without them, we cannot rescue cats in need.

If you want to help us prepare for kitten season, visit torontocatrescue.ca/foster to apply to foster!

Join us for two upcoming adoption events at PetValu locations in Toronto on Saturday, June 13th! We’re hoping these events are special days for our cats!

They’ve been waiting patiently for their turn, and adoption days like this give them that chance.

If you’ve been considering adopting, we’d love for you to come by. You can meet the cats, spend some time with them, and talk to the volunteers who know them best. And if the connection is there, you might just head home with a new family member.

Every adoption truly matters. It means one more cat safe, and space for us to help another who needs it.

You can find us at:
Pet Valu Jane - Store # 2383
2383 Bloor Street West

Pet Valu High Park - Store # 2142
422 Roncesvalles Avenue

Join us for an adoption event at Global Pet Foods, 2075 Yonge St, from 10am-2pm on Saturday, June 13!

Our cats will be there hoping to meet their future families, and our supportive volunteers will be on hand to help you out.

If you’re ready to welcome a new furry family member into your home, we’d love to see you!