Kittens and cats in Hamilton, Ontario

When Jewel’s owner passed away, a friend of Jewel’s owner took her in. In the few weeks the friend had her, Jewel wasn’t using the litter box, so the friend brought her to Hamilton Animal Services. The friend did not give much information about Jewel, other than she was 11 years old and spayed. We wanted to give this sweet, purry persian a chance, so we took her into our care and she went straight to the vet for a health check, and much needed dental surgery. Blood and urine tests came back normal, but xrays showed that Jewel was suffering from arthritis. This was likely the cause of her litter box issues. She was started on pain medication to help her feel more comfortable. It was also noted that Jewel has a slight head tilt and a bit of a wobble when she walks. It doesn’t seem to trouble her, but she was put on medication to see if it would help. Jewel has been using her litter box perfectly since she came into our care. Her foster family provided her with a litter box made from a rubbermaid bin with the front wall cut down so she can walk right in. That, and the injectable pain meds for her arthritis seem to have done the trick! Jewel’s forever home should speak to their vet about continuing the injectable medication for arthritis so she can continue to live pain free. Though Jewel is less wobbly on her feet now, she still has moderate balance issues and doesn’t like to be up off the ground. To keep her safe, she’ll need a home where there are not a lot of stairs. Keeping her food and water on the floor as opposed to on a table would be best for her. A tray under her food helps to keep things a bit cleaner, as she can be a messy eater. She has a bowl of dry food to graze on whenever she likes, and she gets canned food every morning that she devours. She really likes canned food! A small ulcer on Jewel’s lip was biopsied, and it turned out to be an eosinophilic granuloma. The exact cause of EG is unknown, but research suggests that it is a form of allergic response. We don’t know what caused Jewel’s case, but the ulcer is now gone and she hasn’t had any reoccurrence. Jewel is a sweetheart of a cat. She loves to be petted and has a very happy purr. If you aren’t petting her enough, she will reach out and tap you to remind you. It’s the cutest thing! She isn’t thrilled about being picked up, and she prefers to sit beside you for pets as opposed to on your lap. She can be vocal when she wants attention. She likes to play with her mouse toy and will chase the string on a wand toy. She has a couple of favourite beds that her foster family would be happy to pass along to her new home – as well as her modified litter box. She is currently using Fresh 4 Life Pellet litter. Though she does like to be brushed, Jewel’s fur can quickly become matted and tangled, so hew new people will need to keep up with frequent brushing, and professional grooming when required. Other cats are not Jewel’s thing, so a home without them would be best. She has not been around dogs since coming into our care, so we don’t know how she would be with them. A quiet home where she can live out her days in peace and where she can get lots of pets would be ideal. Please adopt Jewel! Visit ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com to apply

Meet Jersey: the comeback queen with nine lives and a brand-new chapter ahead of her. (case #12202) When Jersey first arrived, life had not been kind to her. This sweet 9-year-old lady was carrying enough extra weight that grooming herself had become nearly impossible. She was flea-infested, uncomfortable, and dealing with a mouth infection so foul it could’ve gone toe-to-toe with a forgotten gym bag left in a swamp during a heatwave. Every day must have felt heavy, itchy, painful, and exhausting. But here’s the thing about Jersey: beneath all of that was pure sunshine. Even through the discomfort, her temperament stayed golden — warm, gentle, and comforting like a sunbeam stretching across the floor on a cold morning. No bitterness. No attitude. Just quiet trust and a heart still wide open to love. And now? Jersey’s rewrite is well underway. The fleas are gone — evicted without notice. She’s had much-needed dental surgery, and while she’s missing quite a few teeth now, honestly? Good riddance. Those rotten old chompers were holding her hostage. She’s lighter, healthier, more comfortable, and finally getting the chance to live the life she was always meant to have. Jersey is proof that it’s never too late for a fresh start. She’s gone from surviving to shining. From weighed down to blossoming. Like a wilted flower finally getting sunlight and water, this girl is opening up more every day. And the best part? Her story isn’t finished yet. Jersey is looking for the people who want to be part of her happily ever after — the kind of home where soft beds, kind hands, and sunny windows replace the hardships she left behind. Trust us: whoever gets to love this remarkable girl won’t just be adopting a cat. They’ll be joining one of the best comeback stories around. Please complete an adoption application: https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/animals-pets/adopt-or-foster-pet/adoptions Animal adoptions and viewing are by appointment only. This allows our Adoption Staff to spend quality time with each potential home to ensure the most successful matches are made between the animals and their new families. *Please note: we only adopt within Ontario

Meet Lexi! 3 yrs Spayed/Female Lexi is a cat's cat, and her future hangs in the balance of being able to connect with a compassionate and caring pet owner who can love a cat for the sake of that cat, not for what they get in return from that cat. Lexi was born and raised among a colony of community cats, she was incredibly difficult to catch with efforts spanning more than 10 months as she diligently worked to evade even the most skilled of trappers before she was finally secured, pregnant, and ready to begin adding her own little ones to the overpopulation crisis. Thankfully, Lexi was secured before she could give birth, and her babies never had to experience the harsh reality of being born on the street. Lexi was spayed, and she has been in foster care for well over a year, but Lexi is still a cat's cat, and she has very little use for humans beyond being grateful that they can ensure her comfort and a full tummy. Will Lexi meet you at the door after a long day at work? No. Will Lexi sit up on your lap? Nope. Does Lexi like cuddles? No thanks! Does Lexi love to be petted and show her appreciation with purrs? Also no! Will Lexi sleep up in the bed with you? Not a chance. Will Lexi leap around playing with toys with you? Not going to happen. Will Lexi sit up on the couch with you? Probably not. What WILL Lexi do or offer?? Honestly? Not a lot in terms of what she will give back, or show, but she will faithfully use a litter box, she will happily eat canned and dry food and she may even meow/chatter at you at meal times, and allow a head pet or couple of quick strokes (only at meal times, thank you kindly), she will use a scratching post, and she wont try to dart out your front door every time you come and go. And she is a really great hunter should you happen to have a mouse! And that's about it. Lexi is a good friend to other cats. She settles in really well with another mellow and relaxed cat, she seems to really like the boys to pal and chum around with, and she can make a comforting presence for another cat who would like a buddy who wont try to steal the limelight or try to hog any of the love and affection, but who will just hang around, being there, to watch, cuddle up beside, and hang out with. There is a great chance that Lexi will never become any more open or affectionate. She will probably never be a lap cat, will probably never want to be picked up or held, she will never be able to give what many people are looking for when they adopt a cat - but Lexi still needs to be loved, she still needs a Forever Home, where she can be free to be herself, do her thing and thrive, despite not offering the love, cuddles and sweetness that most people are looking for in a furry family member. Lexi needs someone special to take notice of her, to see her worth despite her aloof and independent nature, and who will offer her a truly unconditional love, that means sharing a home, a life and a love that does not meet the traditional expectations of pet ownership. Lexi can consider a safe barn or shop cat post, where she will be kept safe, well fed and cared for, or would be happy to be a house cat who is simply left to do her thing as she chooses with no expectation of her changing to suit the needs of her humans while they change their focus to accept and love her for who she is. Lexi is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed, she is microchipped has been treated for routine parasites and is is great health, she has fantastic litter box habits and is a neat and tidy little room-mate who likes to keep herself to herself and is in no rush to change that. ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR A SUITABLE ADOPTER. Please submit an adoption application for Lexi today at http://priderescue.ca/

Meet Walter! 1 1/2 yrs Neutered/Male A handsome soul who found himself abandoned and trying to survive on the street, Walter was very scared when he entered the rescue, and has come a long way, blossoming into a warm and affectionate young cat who is great with other cat companions. Looking for a mature, adult home, without dogs, Walter will need a little time to adjust and adapt at his own pace. A cat who will by timid and skittish at first, Walter will need a little time and gentleness as he gets the lay of the land, adjusting to the new place and new people, but given the patience and support he needs to become familiar with new things, he quickly warms into a really very lovely cat. Walter thrives in a quiet setting, and once comfortable is a chatty cat who answers when spoken to, and he openly asks for love and affection from his people. Not one of being picked up or held, in time, Walter enjoys close cuddles and lap time, but will need to develop a trusting bond with his new before before he fully comes out of his shell. Playful and curious, and a lover of high perches to laze around and nap, this beautiful boy is a sweetheart, with so much potential. Ready and waiting to love and be loved, Walter is looking forward to meeting his purrfect Forever Family! Walter has been vet checked and fully vaccinated, he has been treated for routine parasites, has been microchipped and has been neutered. An adoption fee of $250 applies. Please submit your adoption application today at http://priderescue.ca/

Meet Liam! 1 1/2 yrs Neutered/Male A bit shy of 2 years old, Liam was a born and raised street cat, a feral living among a colony of cats in Hamilton's north end, where he didnt always know love and kindness. Very shy and timid at first, Liam needs a patient adult home that can allow him a little time to settle in at his own pace - he will hide, run away from you and be elusive for a little while, but given the time he needs to feel secure and safe in a setting and with new people, he opens up day by day into a beautiful companion. Very good with other cats, and looking for a home where there is at least one other cat he can befriend and bond with, as Liam becomes comfortable he begins to show a lovely nature... playful and fun, curios, silly and remarkably brave for a scaredy cat, he enjoys petting and brushing and has a loud and rumbling purr. Very spunky and playful, once comfortable, Liam loves to play with teaser toys and furry mice, and equally loves to romp and chase around with other cat friends with whom he bonds tightly and quickly. Liam is not a lap cat, but he's still so young and hs lots of potential to become one as he forms trusting bonds with his new people provided he's allowed to settle in at his own pace and can choose how much affection and how close he becomes with his people in his own time. While it may take Liam a little longer to adapt and settle in that it may a cat who was lucky enough to be born indoors, every moment spent with him is well worth the patience as he begins to open up and share more and more of himself with you. A gentle soul who just needs some time and patience, lots of gentleness and encouragement, this handsome guy is full of character, silly antics and fun and promises to be well with all the kindness that is showered on him. Looking for a mature, adult only home with another cat he can become fast friends with, Liam will continue to blossom into an ever more wonderful young cat, with so much love to share. Liam has been vet checked and fully vaccinated, he has been treated for routine parasites and has been neutered. An adoption fee of $250 applies. Apply to adopt today at http://priderescue.ca/

BONDED PAIR - HEARTY & MIDNIGHT HEARTY - DSH, female, spayed, tabico, DOB June 18/25 MIDNIGHT - DSH, male, neutered, black, DOB June 18/25 Meet Hearty & Midnight – Still Waiting Hearty and Midnight have been waiting almost their entire lives for a home. They didn’t have an easy start. They came in scared and under-socialized, unsure of people and the world around them. But with time, patience, and love, they have completely transformed. Now, they greet us every day with the brightest, most hopeful eyes, ready for headbutts, pets, and even the occasional kiss. They’ve learned to trust, and they crave that connection. Hearty is the brave, playful leader, always looking out for her brother. Midnight, once so shy, now melts into affection with the sweetest, loudest purr. Their bond is beautiful. They comfort each other, play endlessly, and share everything. They are still very much kittens - full of energy, curiosity, and joy and they deserve to experience that in a real home. Their first birthday is quickly approaching, and we can’t bear the thought of them spending it still waiting. They need an adult-only home with someone patient and experienced who can continue to build their confidence. They get along with other cats and have not been tested with dogs. May 18, 2026, 7:14 pm