Toronto Cat Rescue

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing information about legacy giving as part of Leave a Legacy Month.

For many people, this is something they think about gradually, or not at all until the right moment. And that’s completely okay.

Our goal is simply to make sure that if this is something you’re curious about, the information and support are available to you.

Cats like Grizzly are one of the reasons legacy gifts matter so deeply.

When Grizzly came into our care recently he was in rough shape: underweight, older, and living with a noticeable heart murmur. At TCR, we believe every cat deserves the highest quality of care, regardless of their age or medical needs. That’s why we invested in a full echocardiogram for Grizzly to better understand his condition. Thankfully, he does not currently require medication.

We are especially proud of our senior cat program, where we commit to giving older cats the care, rehabilitation, and soft landing spot they deserve to enjoy their golden years in comfort and safety. Since moving into a loving foster home and out of the shelter environment, Grizzly has truly flourished. He has gained weight, become more relaxed and confident, and is now preparing for adoption.

Stories like Grizzly’s are possible because compassionate supporters choose to create a future where cats always have somewhere to turn, no matter their age, medical needs, or condition when they arrive. Legacy giving doesn't require large wealth or complex planning. In many cases, it can be as simple as adding a charitable gift to an existing will, and it can always be changed later. If you would like to learn more, ask a few questions, or talk it through, we would be happy to connect. Visit https://signup-can.keela.co/fundraising-legacy-eoi to learn more!

At Toronto Cat Rescue, we don’t run a public shelter for people to meet cats available for adoption.

Instead, an incredible network of foster homes shower our kitties with the love and care they need while they await adoption.

This includes cats like Grizzly, a senior cat with a heart murmur who has been staying with a loving foster family since he was rescued a few weeks ago.

Fostering is a great way to ensure every cat is given the attention they deserve, and it helps provide the space for us to rescue more cats too!

If you are interested in literally saving and making lives better, become a TCR foster parent! Visit https://www.torontocatrescue.ca/foster to learn more and apply!

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd from 10AM - 2PM at PetSmart locations in Oakville and Milton for adoption events!

Locations include:
PetSmart Oakville
240 Leighland Ave., Suite M7, Oakville, ON L6H 3H6

PetSmart Milton
1095 Maple Ave Unit H3 & H4, Milton, ON L9T 0A5

Our cats will be there, each one hoping this might be the day they get chosen. If you’ve been thinking about opening your home, we’d be so grateful to see you there this Saturday!

We’re grateful to incredible volunteers like Kyla and her family for dedicating so much of their time to helping us give cats the care they need. Swipe ⬅️ to learn more about Kyla’s story and journey with Toronto Cat Rescue!

Attention: A cat that was hit by a car was found this morning between Highway 10 / south of Grey Highlands, North of Dufferin Road 9. She was found near Dundel Golf Association.

She was brought by good Samaritans to a Toronto ER clinic where she is getting treatment, and they’ve reached out to TCR for help with her medical costs, as well as finding an owner.

She is less than a year old, and is a spayed female. She was in good body condition and appears to be an owned pet (not a stray that has been wandering for a while)

If you are her owners or have any information, please reach out to [email protected].

The results are in… and we’re excited to announce the winner of our Spring into Giving 50/50 Draw!

The absolutely paw-some winner, Nancy, took home an incredible $28,700!

Join us in congratulating her on her huge win!

This year’s Spring into Giving 50/50 was one of our biggest yet, and it’s all thanks to amazing supporters like you. In the final 3 days alone, the jackpot grew by more than $25,000, helping us raise vital funds for moms, kittens, and cats needing urgent medical care during Kitten Season.

Thank you so much to everyone who played and helped make this campaign such a success. We’ll be back with another 50/50 draw in July. Sign up for updates at https://signup-can.keela.co/fundraising-jan-2026-5050-players-without-opt-in-email-sign-up so you can enter for a chance to win tens of thousands of dollars!

Every day at Toronto Cat Rescue, we see what compassion makes possible. A frightened stray becomes a healthy, adopted companion. A sick kitten receives life-saving treatment. A neglected cat finally experiences safety and care.

Legacy gifts (such as leaving a gift in your will), help make this continuity of care possible, not just today, but for years to come.

And for cats like Gemini, this long-term care is essential. At 12 years old, she arrived in our care in difficult condition. Severely overweight and living with a heart murmur, she also required an extensive 4.5-hour dental surgery shortly after rescue due to the severity of her dental disease.

Senior cats like Gemini often arrive with complex and expensive medical needs that have developed over many years. Obesity, dental disease, chronic pain, and behavioural rehabilitation can require significant veterinary care, ongoing monitoring, patience, and time in foster care before a cat is finally healthy and ready for adoption.

For many of these older cats, TCR is truly their last hope.

Despite everything she’s been through, Gemini is incredibly sweet, beautiful, and deserving of comfort, care, and a second chance. Because of supporters like you, we are able to say yes to cats who might otherwise be overlooked.

What makes legacy giving powerful is not only what it provides, but the stability it creates. It ensures that no matter what challenges arise, there is always a path forward for cats who need us. Many people are surprised to learn how simple and flexible it can be.

If you’d like to explore what this could look like for you, we’re here to help, confidentially and without obligation. Visit https://signup-can.keela.co/fundraising-legacy-eoi to learn more and reach out to us!