Shades of Grey kittens

These adorable kittens are 5-6 weeks old, and can be reserved for you to adopt!.

Contact Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Lily and her kittens

Name: Lilly

Breed: DSH black (with a touch of Burmese!)

Sex: Female

Age: 1 – 2 years

Lily is a lovely, friendly young cat who had a litter recently, was a marvelous mum, but she is now ready to look after herself and find a loving home. She still needs to be spayed but her milk must dry up first. She is quite a vocal cat when she wants something and will loudly demand her food sounding very much, as the foster home puts it, a Burmese blend.

Contact Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Mindy

Breed: DSH black and white

Sex: Female

Age: About 7 weeks

Mindy is a pretty tuxedo girl who is very curious, playful and friendly. She loves to rough and tumble with her sisters and is a bit of a tomboy, but after this exercise, she loves to snuggle up with her foster mom.

Contact Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Beans

Yup, he’s fulla beans! Very playful and affectionate – that’s our Beanie! He is a young, healthy, neutered male, around 2, who needs an INDOORS home. Beans is a BIG kitty and arches up beautifully when petted. In fact, he stands totally vertically on his back legs, similar to a dog. And he’s bigger than a lot of dogs.

Beans and his mom were left behind when someone moved. The two lived together in a shed in the cold winter and were fed by neighbours. Beanie’s mom got a great home last year. Beans went to a long-term foster home but now he is back at the rescue and dying of boredom awaiting a home of his own.

Beans is absolutely adorable with his handsome, stately Roman nose and fur of pure velvet! He is a passionate cat and also very feisty. He would not be good around small children as he is too boisterous. He would have a great time with adults who know when a cat has had enough playing and it is time to stop. He is quite gentle but with youthful exuberance!

Beanie has a lot of love to give and deserves a caring permanent home of his own. He is fine with other cats if they are nondominant. Currently he is with two mellow males and a laid-back older female. He likes everyone and needs stability to feel secure.

Beans needs an INDOORS only nonsmoking home with no access to the outside. Being young and active, he would get into major trouble outside and likely be hit by a car. He should have no access to a patio unless it has been modified so he couldn’t jump on the railings or get under them.

Can you give Beanie the love and play time he needs and deserves? He will give you his heart and lots of snuggles. He will wait while you are at work and be ready to play when you get home. Or if you’re retired, that’s good too! Call Linda at (778) 426-2426 or email [email protected]

Clarence Ann

Clarence is a lovely young cat who lived her first 3 weeks in a home as a boy. She is a girl, and so has been modified to "Clarence Ann".

She is a lovely young cat who wants nothing more than to be snuggled in your lap, purring up a storm. If she cannot be with you, then she would like to sit on the table having a good gawk at the outside world!

She has a LONG tail, and is mostly grey with a bit of peach and white on her.
Call Joan at 250-6561169 for more info. Cats Cradle Animal Rescue

Jemmas's Jewels

These kittens are about 6 weeks old now and will be ready to go in 4 weeks. Can be reserved. Contact Joan, 656-1169 or [email protected]

Tippy

PussPuss

"Pusspuss" is a 5 year old neutered, short haired grey cat in need of a new home.  His elderly owner recently moved to a care home in Victoria and Pusspuss is still living on Galiano Island. 

Pusspuss is a very affectionate and likes to sit on your lap for a nap.  He is still playful and enjoys being outside.  He has not been around small children or other pets and has never been around heavy traffic. He is healthy and is on a regular diet.  He has an unusual crooked tail from birth, but his just adds to his character.  If you are interested in adopting Pusspuss, we would be happy to bring him off Galiano Island to you. 

Please call or email if you have any questions. Thank you,

[email protected] or [email protected] or call 250 658-2858

Jessie and Gracie

Name: Jessie

Age: 9

Sex: Male

Colour: Entirely black

Medical history: Neutered in his youth. Recently vaccinated, dewormed, flea-treated, screen for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (tested negative), and had a single infected tooth removed. Currently has a clean bill of health. Records are available. Personality: Jessie has lived his whole life as a farm pet. He is very youthful, active outdoors and quiet indoors. Jessie is originally shy around strangers and easily startled, but once he recognizes you as his friend the floodgates open and he\'ll absolutely flood you with love and affection! He likes quiet cuddle time, perching on his cat jungle gym, and playing with catnip toys. He has been an indoor/outdoor cat his whole life, but comes when his name is called. Jessie is independent, and is OK with you being at work all day. If you want a quiet cuddle-bug to lounge with, Jessie is perfect for you. Jessie prefers a calm environment, free of high-energy animals or children. Jessie was raised with Gracie, and it\'s preferable they stay together.

Gracie

Age: 9

Sex: Female

Colour: Tortoiseshell Tabby

Medical history: Spayed in her youth. Recently vaccinated, dewormed, flea-treated, and screened for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (tested negative). Gracie has never had any medical problems, and currently has a clean bill of health. Records are available. Personality: Gracie has spent her whole life as a farm pet. She is an indoor/outdoor cat; she is cuddly indoors and very active outdoors. Gracie is very much a lap cat. She\'s eager to cuddle with anyone who sits or lays down. She loves attention and will seek you out for it, especially if you have a comfy pair of legs for her to curl up on. Gracie is also a fantastic mouser and enjoys exploring outdoors or playing with her toys indoors. Gracie would do best in a quiet home, or a home with older children/pets. Gracie was raised with Jessie, and it\'s preferable they stay together. I\'d gladly supply the cats\' \"personal possessions\" to any potential owners if they would like them (including stainless steel food bowls, wet and dry cat food, toys, a cat carrier, flea treatment, and brand new cat Jungle Gym) and of course I\'ll supply medical records and the contact information for the cats. Emial [email protected]

Noelle

Breed: DLH black and white

Sex: Female

Age: About 10 years.

On Christmas Eve, the people who had Noelle (they said she was left with them by their daughter who didn’t want her anymore) took her to a clinic to be euthanized as they said she was unfriendly and “feral.” The husband was joking that they would tell their daughter they found another home for her and not tell her she had been killed.

The kind staff at the Clinic contacted us and CCAR took this sweet, non-feral girl into our care. She is a quiet, gentle soul who will preen when you stroke her and sleeps by my side at night. She is a little scared by the other cats but will just hiss if they get too close. She has beautiful eyes and will stare into your soul. She knows she is safe but she would prefer her own place, ideally a permanent home but a foster home would be wonderful too. She had a full medical work up and came out with a clean bill of health. This girl deserves a wonderful life, she is not that old and with the right care, could easily live another 10 years.

Contact: Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Benson

Age: Approximately 10 years old

Breed: DLH black and white.

Size: Big and fluffy

Poor Benson was recently take to a vet to be euthanized because he could not handle the four very active dogs in the household since they were constantly harassing him. As a result of this harassment and stress, poor Benson become more and more withdrawn.  The owners, in their “wisdom” felt that the best thing to do for the cat was to kill him! Fortunately, the vet he was taken to recognized that there was no way this sweet guy’s life should be ended and she managed to get the owners to surrender him to her. He is currently at the Vet Clinic being well fed and cared for and already is showing that he is a gentle, quiet loving guy who craves attention. He will be getting dental work as he has mild periodontal disease, but we want to make sure he is relaxed and comfortable before subjecting him to this. If you are interested in adopting or fostering this sweet fellow, do call Joan. Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Samwise is a wonderful, cuddly feline. He was initially very outgoing curious about his new surroundings, but has settled down nicely and spends most of his time sleeping on beds and couches – wherever he can be around people. He’s very low maintenance, but will follow you wherever you go (including into the bathroom: he seems to love water!). Sam’s a devoted and loyal little guy whi will make a great pet in almost any environment. This guy was found as a stray and obviously had a hard time and seemed really grateful to be getting attention and being warm and safe”

Contact Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 250 656-1169

Livvy

 Livvy is a black and white cat with medium to long hair.  She is a very sweet 8 year old female cat who is a bit shy and can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements, so she will need a home with lots of patience to give Livvy the time to hide, get comfortable, and adjust to her new surroundings.  Once she does, Livvy is a very loving girl.  She likes to sleep on the bed each night, and greets her foster mom in the morning for cuddles.  She loves to be brushed and will just sit there and drool in pleasure!  She gets along quite well with the cats she currently lives with.  She is a bit on the chunky side, so does need a reducing food for a while until she gets her figure back.  Livvy is a very healthy girl, having just had a check up and shots.  She recently had dental done as well, so her teeth are shiny clean.  She would be best suited to a quieter, adult-only home with people that are going to give Livvy a stable home for the rest of her life.  If you’d like to meet Livvy and see if she could be a part of your family, please contact [email protected].

Bonnie

Breed: Manx X DMH
Gender: Spayed Female
Age: 6 years

Bonnie is a very sweet, very affectionate cat who will make a great companion for whomever adopts her. She can be a little shy when meeting new people but that never lasts long; she quickly learns to trust people and becomes a real cuddle bug. She enjoys hanging out with her people and follows them around wherever they go. She likes to be brushed, she likes to play on her scratch post, and she likes tosit on the couch and watch TV.

Bonnie is listed as a special-needs cat because she has a condition
called Megacolon; a condition where the motility in the colon is low,
making the pet prone to constipation. Bonnie was predisposed to this
condition at birth by being born as Manx breed cat. Although Megacolon
is a condition that will affect Bonnie for life, she is being managed
well with a diet specifically designed for Megacolon and a daily
medication that is sprinkled into her food. As long as Bonnie's new
family is dedicated to keeping her on her special diet and making sure
she gets her daily medication Bonnie should do very well.

Bonnie is currently waiting for either an adoptive home or a foster
home. If you are interested in adopting Bonnie but would like to try
fostering her for a period of time to make sure her needs fit with
your lifestyle, please ask us about our Foster-to-Adopt program.

Sketchy

Name: Sketchy
Breed: DSH
Gender: Neutered Male
Age: 9 years

Can you help Sketchy? This poor boy came to VPAS is rough shape but he
is doing much better now. He still has some health issues that we are
managing with medications and diet, but he's happy as a clam and would
love to find a home of his own (or preferably with his brother PK -
they are best friends.)

Sketchy is a real comedian. He is quite out-going and while he does
enjoy pats and head rubs, he's energetic and likes to play. Once
Sketchy is tired of playing and he's ready to relax he has the
loudest, most wonderful purr and he'll share it with you. Sketchy just
loves, loves, loves to eat and he'd do almost anything for his special
food (designed for sensitive stomachs.)

Sketchy has a form of IBD which means that he has a sensitive stomach.
To help keep Sketchy comfortable, he takes medications twice daily and
he eats a special food.

Despite his needs, Sketchy doesn't seem to know that he's any
different from the other cats and he is not suffering. Sketchy must be
an indoor only kitty so that the progress of his condition can be
monitored. He is used to other animals and older kids.

Sketchy is a sweet cat who is waiting patiently for someone to fall in
love with him and take them home. If you have room in your home and a
space in your heart to provide Sketchy (and PK) a forever home please
email us at [email protected].

Tinky

Meet Tinky. She is a beautiful, feisty and energetic young cat who can't wait to find her forever home. She's had a very difficult start to life and she deserves to find a family that will provide her with lots of TLC for the rest of her life.

When Tinky was a few months old her leg got caught in the fan belt of a car engine and she almost lost her leg. Her bones were broken and her leg was cut very badly. She last spent the last few months with a splint on her leg and she has had to be confined to a kennel so that her leg could heal. Now that her leg is better she can't wait to find a home of her own.

Tinky has a lot of pent up energy from the months that she had to spent on cage rest while her leg was healing, so she has a lot of energy to burn off. She loves to play and to wrestle and to pounce on her toys. Because Tinky gets over-zealous when she's playing a home with children will not be appropriate for her. Her ideal home will be with someone who has had cats before and who can help her expel some of her energy with lots of play sessions and toys.

Tinky's leg has healed quite well but she may also have a bit of a limp because of her previous injuries. Therefore, it is extremely important that she go to a home where she will always be kept indoors only.

For more information about Tinky please contact us at [email protected]. She is a funny, happy-go-lucky girl who can't wait to settle into a new home.

Samba

Meet Samba. She and her sister, Cherie, recently had a major upset in
their lives when their owner passed away and left them behind. Now they're looking for a loving family to take them in. Although both
girls are from the same breeder and they have grown up together they are not bonded and could be adopted either together or separately.

Samba is a shy senior girl who is learning to adjust to life outside of her previous home. Although she gets nervous of new surroundings, she has been doing well considering everything she has been through. She has met several new people and cats and so far she's become comfortable with them fairly quickly.

Samba has always lived with a senior couple, so she will be the most comfortable in a similar environment. Therefore, her ideal home with be with a single person or quiet couple who can provide her with a safe and comfortable place to live. She will not be comfortable in a home with children or with dogs. Samba is an indoor-only cat.

Samba has been in foster care for the last few months. Here is what Samba's foster mom says about her:

Samba is settling in really well & she is a lap cat, but she is quitewith new situations & sounds. Samba is vocal about being moved or carried but she is totally docile. She does not seek out visitors to my home, but will chat & accept petting from friendly adults who seek her out. Samba is terrified of kids. She has observed the dog from upstairs, but does not show fear or curiosity to have any closer encounter. Samba likes her beauty rest & she sleeps on my bed (along with 2 other cats) at night. Samba is a cuddly lap cat but she is very sensitive to scolding. Samba is a lovely, sweet girl.

If you'd like to learn more about Samba & Cherie please email us at
[email protected]; they are currently in foster care.

Cherie

Breed: Siamese
Gender: Spayed Female
Age: 12 years

UPDATED bio for Cherie:

This beautiful Siamese girl is Cherie. She and her sister, Samba,recently had a major upset in their lives when their owner passed away and left them behind. Now they're looking for a loving family to take
them in. Although both girls are from the same breeder and they have
grown up together they are not bonded and could be adopted either
together or separately.

Cherie has always lived with a senior couple, so she will be the most
comfortable in a similar environment. Therefore, her ideal home with
be with a single person or quiet couple who can provide her with a comfortable place to live. She will not be comfortable in a home with children or with dogs. Cherie is an indoor-only cat.

Cherie has been in foster care for the last few months. Here is what
her foster mom says about her:

Cherie is quite active. She is using the cat-door to the cat enclosure
& is delighted to spend time in the safe, secure outside area. She has
met an older cat-friendly German Shepherd & also a friend's geriatric
mid-size dog in my home. Cherie shows no fear or hostility, she just
walks up & sniffs the dogs, so she can most likely live with a serene,
non-threatening, cat-savvy dog. She is active & engaging with
strangers who visit me, however she is terrified of little kids.
Cherie is a cuddly lap-cat, she likes to knead very softly & tuck her
face in the crook of your elbow & purr loudly. She will put her nose
right on your face. She's not a fan of being picked up & carried. She
sleeps in a scratch post cubby in my room at night, not on the bed. Cherie is a lovely sweet girl.

If you'd like to learn more about Cherie & Samba please email us at
[email protected]; they are currently in foster care.

Jonah

Breed: DSH black and white male

Age:       About two years

Size:       Medium

Jonah was so scared when he arrived at CCAR from the CRD Pound. He didn’t know what to expect and hid for a few days until he was sent to a foster home with two young ladies and there he blossomed. He turned into a loving boy, a little reserved around strangers but would sit on the girls’ laps or beside them. He had to come back to me (Beverly) as the foster home is out of town for about 3 weeks but they are keen to have this lovely fellow back if he is still available when they return to Victoria. I think that says a lot for how sweet this boy is.

Jonah is a Cats Cradle Animal Rescue boy and if you're interested in finding out more about him, phone Joan at 250 656-1169

PK

PK came to VPAS in rough condition. He had been neglected and it showed. When he arrived at VPAS he was very skinny, he was covered in fleas, and he was missing much of his hair (a side effect of the flea infestation.) Now that he's in our care PK is doing much better.

PK is a quiet boy who enjoys attention and will sit and cuddle with you for long periods of time. He has a great purr and he isn't shy about using it when he's relaxing. He is rather food motivated and although he can't have treats, he really enjoys eating his food (designed for sensitive stomachs.) PK gets a medication by mouth every day to help with his sensitive stomach. The cost of his medication is less than $20/month.

If you'd like to learn more about PK, please email us at [email protected].

Amber

A permanent, loving home is all Amber has wanted since her previous owner passed away last year. She is sweet, quiet, and clean, and is wondering why no one has come to take her home. Amber can be a little shy when meeting new people but hopefully no one will hold that against her because once you spend some time with her she really comes out of her shell.

Amber has the most beautiful green eyes and dark glossy coat. She has a little bit of a belly but she’s been working on her physique to make herself as stunning as possible so that she has the best chance of catching someone’s eye.

If you are looking for a beautiful new friend to share your life with please email us at [email protected] and ask about Amber; she is currently in foster care, but has been waiting patiently for a home and deserves to find one soon.