Author Archives: Sky

Happy Tail: Arthur

By Sky | Published: February 15, 2019

Having a pet, according to a 2018 meta-analysis of 17 academic papers, offers people a deep sense of stability, continuity, identity, self-worth and existential meaning in one’s life. Cassandra has lived the positive correlation between pet ownership and mental health. Adopting Arthur, who she says is always ready to hang out, has helped counter the […]

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Happy Tail: Dr. Frankenstein (formerly Buster)

By Sky | Published: January 31, 2019

If you want to hear exuberance personified, get Amanda on the horn and ask her about striking, big-eared, fabulously named Dr. Frankenstein, newest addition to the household and BFF to sleek Count Dracula. “In December 2017, I had to put down my buddy Joey which felt like I lost a piece of me,” Amanda says. […]

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Happy Tail: Bella & Pancakes

By Sky | Published: January 19, 2019

Bella and Pancakes (formerly Marfa), are a mother/daughter duo who have been together since the beginning. Bella and her newborn kittens were taken in by a wonderful ACR foster, Sydney, who was excited to watch everything the kittens learn from their mother. “They’re all so different; you never know what personalities they’ll have,” says Sydney. […]

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Happy Tail: Nero and Dav (formerly Niles and Frasier Crane)

By Sky | Published: December 20, 2018

As a foster parent for Annex Cat Rescue, Joanne takes in many litters of kittens. Back in 2017, she took in two kittens who were all on their own. “What really stands out about the two of them is how they were rescued,” Joanne says. “Niles, he’s the black one, he was found at a […]

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Don’t look past a cat just because it’s not a kitten…

By Sky | Published: December 12, 2018

Cats come in all shapes and sizes, from gorgeous ginger to brilliant black. Sometimes, they also come with special needs like daily medication. Some are older, some are timid, some bear the scars of homelessness. What unites ACR cats is their ability to love given half a chance. Don’t look past a cat just because […]

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Happy Tails: Pearl and Molly

By Sky | Published: December 9, 2018

Ever since Pearl and Molly were born over a year ago, they’ve been inseparable. Part of a large litter, Pearl, Molly, and their brother Rambo were brought to ACR when they were eight weeks old. Their brother Rambo was a social and outgoing cat, and was adopted early on. However, finding a home for Pearl […]

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Happy Tail: Mikey

By Sky | Published: November 25, 2018

Now 16 months old, Mikey hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. “He was a bottle-fed baby so he is CRAZY,” says Kelly, Mikey’s forever owner. “He has a lot of energy and requires a lot of stimulation to be content.” And if Mikey doesn’t get attention, he’ll knock things over and chew wires. Kelly […]

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Happy Tail: Mag and Leah

By Sky | Published: November 11, 2018

Foster parent Susan is no stranger to Annex Cat Rescue, having fostered several litters of kittens since 2011. Her first litter? “An orange mother cat with eight orange kittens. I look back now and that was quite unusual,” she says, laughing. In 2016, she began fostering litters of kittens without mother cats. “I have a […]

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Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair

By Sky | Published: November 6, 2018

Annex Cat Rescue will be back at the Tranzac Club in the Annex for the Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair – December  8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 – from noon until 6:00 pm. If you need an extra-strong catnip sausage or a treat for a cat-loving human, we’ve got you covered. Stop […]

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Off the Streets

By Sky | Published: October 28, 2018

We’d like to share with you stories of recent rescues and work ACR volunteers are doing within our own colonies and with community members throughout Toronto so you are aware of the kinds of situations ACR has been dealing with. We are still seeing a lot of kittens, though generally older kittens that may need […]

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