Kittens and cats in Duncan, British Columbia

Sophie is a truly lovely kitten with a gentle, affectionate nature. She loves being close to her humans and will happily curl up beside you on the sofa, purring while you work or relax. She's also a wonderful bedtime companion and enjoys sleeping with her foster family at night.Sophie is very well-behaved, easygoing, and loves being pet. She has a calm, friendly temperament.If you're looking for a soft-hearted little companion who wants to be near you and share your daily routines, Sophie will make a wonderful addition to your home. Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.03 Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks

Charles was the last his siblings to learn that humans can be trusted, and he's still a bit shy when approached directly - he may run off if you walk toward him for cuddles or treats. But once he's already resting and you sit down beside him, a completely different side of him appears. Charles loves gentle pets, rolls onto his back to show his belly, and purrs like crazy. There is truly a tremendously affectionate cat inside this shy little kitten, just waiting to come out with encouragement and positive reinforcement.Because he tends to hang back while his bolder siblings move forward, Charles would likely do best in a home where he can receive plenty of one-on-one attention and not be overshadowed. He is incredibly sweet and gentle - he's simply still building confidence. Loud noises and sudden movements can still startle him, and he is still learning to feel fully comfortable with being picked up. With a calm, patient and loving adopter, Charles will continue to grow into the loving companion he's clearly meant to be. Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.16 Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks

Noel - has the softest silkiest fur ever, more independent, but still very friendly and when it's timefor a nap she'll cuddle up into your lap. Very chatty kitten, chirrups and trills for days when she's playing, which she will with literally anything.Ready to add a little love to your life? Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.1 Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks

With time and patience in foster care, Heidi has blossomed into a very sweet and affectionate kitten. Once she trusts you, her loving personality comes through - she enjoys being near her humans and is especially enthusiastic about mealtimes (she comes running every time!).Because Heidi took a little while to settle in, she will do best with an adopter who is patient and understanding as she adjusts to her new home. Loud noises and sudden movements can still startle her, and she is still learning to feel fully comfortable with being picked up. We've been working with her using positive reinforcement, and she is gaining confidence every day.Heidi is a wonderful kitten with a gentle spirit, and with a calm, supportive home she will continue to thrive and show her affectionate side. Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 1.85 Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks

*** Adopt-a-pet requires that the fields for breed, sex, colour, and hair length be filled in on this ad, although in reality our barn cats are not all black shorthaired females. Also, corresponding photos to this ad are of feral cats that have come through our system. That particular cat may or may not be available now. Generally, suitable placements receive barn cats of whatever colour we have available. Colour requests can be made, but can't usually be met quickly, if at all. *** We operate a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for feral cats in the Cowichan Valley, and the 'R' part of that process is very important. We cannot take feral cats away from property owners who don't want to be bothered with looking after them. We fix hundreds of ferals every year, we have no head office or shelter, we are simply a network of volunteers who work out of our own homes, and so all ferals (aside from tiny kittens) must be returned to where they came from, with an agreement with the property owner that he/she will feed them after we have 'fixed' and returned them. That being said, there are rare circumstances where a feral cat cannot go back to where it came from. For example, in 2013 we removed a champagne coloured cat from a construction site where she was living and raising kittens. She was at risk of injury if she stayed there, and after the construction company left there would be no one to continue feeding her. In this way, we are always looking for 'barn homes' where we can place a pair of feral cats to save their lives. All barn cats are spayed or neutered and have received their first shots. We always send them out in pairs so that they have a friend (and this also helps reduce the chance that they will run away later). Barn cats can be placed on a farm, acreage, vineyard, warehouse, or even a backyard. We place them free of charge, but we need to make sure of a few things first. The property owner must agree to give the cat one meal of cat food every day and fresh water, forever. The cats will still take care of the rodents in your yard as you want them to. Starving cats are so desperate for a meal that they don't make good mousers. So a meal a day is essential. The cats must be able to get out of the wind and the rain. We can provide you with a Styrofoam cat shelter so that they stay snug. We also need to make sure that the home is not located on a busy road where it is likely that the cats will be run over. We always ask about dogs, as it is upsetting when we hear that barn cats ran away from their new home on account of a dog's presence (not necessarily because the dog was badly behaved, but simply because feral cats are scared of dogs). Generally, dogs are not suitable to have on the same property as barn cats. A very mellow, sluggish-type dog that is disinterested in cats can be okay. The cats must be in lockdown in an escape-proof holding space for one month so that they get used to you, their new feeder, and learn that this is their new home and food comes from you. This space can be a workshop, tack room, garage, outbuilding, etc., and if you don't have something along those lines then we can loan you an extra large wire dog kennel to keep the cats in for the month. If the shed or similar space is quite small and the cats are at risk of bolting past when the door is open, the wire kennel will be needed. After the month of lockdown, the cats can be released outside, and they should stick around. Barn homes are very, very useful to our work. If you can meet the requirements outlined above and are willing to take on a couple of barn cats who will provide you with environmentally friendly, non-toxic rodent control, we would love to hear from you.

Sally and Sammie 2 sweet genteel sisters born October 2023 . Looking for a peaceful home with windows for birdwatching and patient folks with good laps ! For details about adoption and forms please see our website at www.cowichancatrescue.org