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My name is Lea *MUST BE ADOPTED AS A BUDD!

Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 21 hours ago

Cared for by Annex Cat Rescue

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown or Chocolate
Age
5 years 9 months old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2000398207
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Lea is a beautiful soul looking for a patient human who understands that the best things in life are worth waiting for. While some cats run to the door to greet strangers, Lea prefers to observe from a safe distance. She is a shy and nervous girl who finds the big, loud world a bit overwhelming at times. Because of her fearful nature, she needs a quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace. `Slow and steady` is the name of the game with Lulu!

If you want to win Lea over, the path is simple: Food! Lea is highly food-motivated, and a tasty treat is the quickest way to show her you’re a friend. Once she trusts you, she reveals her most charming side:

Once she feels secure, Lea has a deep, rumbling purr that will melt your heart. She absolutely loves being brushed. It’s her favorite way to bond. If you find that perfect spot right on her lower back for some scratches, you’ll have a friend for life.

Lea is a `cat`s cat.` While she is wary of humans initially, she find great comfort in feline company. When she feels safe, she loves to play with other cats. Having a confident, friendly cat in the home would likely help Lea come out of her shell much faster.

Lea’s Forever Home should be patient, as she will need weeks (or even months) to fully decompress. The home should be quiet with no loud `surprises` or high-traffic households. As such, small children in the home would not be suitable.

`I’m not a `love at first sight` kind of girl, but I am a `love for a lifetime` companion.` If you have a quiet home and a heart full of patience, Lea is waiting to purr for you.

Like all ACR cats, Lea is up-to-date on vaccines and has been treated for fleas and parasites. Lea has mild gingivitis and would benefit from a dental diet or tooth brushing routine.
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Contact info

Pet ID
2000398207
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 19028, 360A Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 3C9

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info




If you are thinking of adopting a cat or kitten, please contact us. Annex Cat Rescue has matched over 1000 cats and kittens with good adoptive homes since our group started!



Annex Cat Rescue cats live in real homes with our foster volunteers -- not in cages! This way, the cats live in normal homes and receive good food and medical care -- and lots of personal attention. We get to know each cat, so we can help you find the best cat for you. It's kind of like a kitty match-making service!



All of our cats are vaccinated, have been de-wormed, and are spayed or neutered once they reach six months of age.



We are always available if you have questions or concerns as your new cat is adjusting to your home.



Here is our adoption process:




  • Please leave a voice mail or email.


  • One of our Adoption Team volunteers will contact you to find out more about the kind of kitty you are looking for. We will suggest which of our cats might be the best match for you, and put you in touch with a few foster homes for you to contact.


  • You can go and visit the cat in the foster home and see if you think it's a match.


  • If you fall in love on the spot (so easy with kitties!) we ask you to go home and think about it overnight, since it's an important decision for you and for the kitty.


  • Then, if it's a match, you can bring your cat carrier (and the adoption fee -- which is modest and does not cover all of our expenses) then take your kitty home! We ask all adopters to sign our adoption agreement, which just sets out some basics so we all understand our roles, with the kitty's best interests first and foremost!


  • A day or two later, we'll call you to make sure all is well and provide any suggestions that might be helpful, if needed.



The Annex Cat Rescue's motto is "Cat Adoption with a Difference." If the adoption does not work out (a rare occurrence, in part due to our excellent "match-making"!), whatever the reason, the cat will always be welcomed back to our organization. We want the best for our kitties!



Please contact us today!

Go meet their pets

The Annex Cat Rescue is a grassroots community organization. We are 100% non-paid volunteer-run. Our organization attempts to make a real difference for the homeless, stray and abandoned cats in this city through direct intervention and education. Every day, many people turn to us for help when Toronto Animal Services cannot.



ACR does *not* run an animal shelter. All of our cats/kittens live in volunteer foster homes across Toronto where they are allowed to blossom and grow in a "home" environment (rather than in cages), and where they receive individual attention and love.



While this prevents possible behavioural problems associated with caging animals, this also allows us to get to know each animal intimately and thus we can make excellent matches with adopters. Potential adopters are required to make appointments to view the animals in their respective homes.



Our organization is "no kill". This means that cats in our care remain in foster homes are not euthanized (except for dire humane reasons). City shelters do not have such a policy.

More about this rescue




Cat Adoption with a Difference



The Annex Cat Rescue began as a group of volunteers living primarily in the Annex neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We now have members from all over the city. We share a common bond -- a love of cats and concern for their welfare. We are a non-profit organization and have no government funding.



It is our goal to eliminate cruelty to animals by providing for the fostering and adoption of cats that are homeless, abandoned, or where their owners (through illness, age, or death) can no longer care for them. We try to educate members of our community regarding the proper care of cats and to provide information aimed at reducing the feral, homeless, and abandoned populations. Throughout the year, we assist in the feeding of many feral cat colonies and operate a trap-neuter/spay-return (TNR) program.



Please lend your support to our cause by adopting one of our wonderful cats or by contributing a small donation!







HOW YOU CAN HELP



The success of Annex Cat Rescue depends on the dedication of our volunteers -- not just the foster homes and trappers who work hands-on, but also those who support ACR's rescue work behind-the-scenes. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in becoming a volunteer, or expanding your work within the organization, please apply online.



Please see our website for some ways you can help. Our experienced volunteers are always there to support you, and even a few hours of your time every month can make a big difference.






Donate money! The Annex Cat Rescue is a registered Canadian charity and thus is able to issue tax receipts for donations over $10.00.



CHEQUES/MONEY ORDERS: Please snail mail your donation (payable to "Annex Cat Rescue") with the donation form that can be printed from our website.



VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX: Now you can also make a secure online donation with your credit card or through your bank's e-mail money transfer system! Visit CanadaHelps.org to contribute and receive an E-receipt for your gift.




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