Happy Tails 2022

Meet our two miracle kittens!

Croissant and Eclair were surprises for her fosters after their mother was rescued from euthanasia. Born September 17th, these girls are now coming up on 3 months of age. 

Eclair, with her cute white legs and belly, is more outgoing and is always down to play! She is the the first to greet you when you enter the room and loves attention.

Croissant is all grey like her momma and is a sweet heart. She is more timid but warms up to new people quickly and enjoys her share of fun! 

They must be adopted together. Please apply if interested. Their adoption fee together is $650 which will include deworming, all sets of vaccines at our vet clinic, spay and microchip and we send them with some of their food, favourite toys and a bed/blanket.  They are indoor cats. 

Croissant and Eclair are available for adoption through Grand River All Breed Rescue.  The adoption donation is $325 per cat. All of our cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated as part of their adoption. If you’d like to adopt, please fill out an application. You can also reach us by email at GrandRiverRescue@hotmail.com.

These sweet little boys are a real delight and about 10 weeks old. Like twins, they do everything together and at the same time. It’s quite amusing.  When not playing, they are very affectionate. Real purring machines. They are not talkative, but Frodo warbles sometimes. 

They always use the litter box (sometimes together) and have really good appetites. With the adoption, I will send all the toys, litter and food that I bought for them.

Sam and Frodo are bonded and must be adopted together. Their adoption fee includes first vaccines, deworming, neuter and microchip. Adoptors will be responsible for 2^nd and 3^rd set of shots.  

Sam and Frodo were adopted together!

My name is Raven (9 weeks as of Sept. 13).  I am such an sweet little girl!  I like to curiously watch my world around me and when I’m ready to join in the play watch out! I have just begun to except that my human foster family are here to help me and on my own terms will come over for a pet and then the purring starts.  I will be the perfect addition to a home when I have other animal friends and my humans are patient and let my shine come out!

Raven’s siblings Otto and Oscar are also available for adoption.

Raven was adopted with Oscar!

Hello my name is Otto and I am an adorable kitty that loves to purr!  I love playing with my siblings and my foster families cats and dogs.  With a little patience I  warmed up to my foster humans and like there attention!  I would be a great addition my forever family! (9weeks old as of Sept. 13).

Otto’s siblings Oscar and Raven are also available for adoption.

Otto has been adopted!

My name is Oscar.  Don’t let my name fool you I am not a grouch!  I’m a nice fluffy kitty that loves to play!  I am just figuring out the my human foster family is okay and when I am comfortable you will hear me purr!  He enjoys the company of the other kitties at the house but give him time and he will warm up to you! He is about 9 weeks old currently (Sept. 13). 

Oscar’s siblings Otto and Raven are also available for adoption.

Oscar was adopted with Raven!

Smokey is a 3 year old, neutered Neuf/St. Bernard mix. His family moved out of the country and couldn’t take him so another family stepped up to help but they have a dog that Smokey isn’t too keen on. Smokey needs to be the only dog in the house to get all the cuddles. He is a friendly boy who likes the car and water. He is housetrained and knows basic commands and walks well on leash. He needs a home with kids 10 and older, a large fenced yard and a detached home as he will bark at first when left alone. We would like him to find a family where someone is home most of the time and he isn’t left a full work day. He enjoys being around people and needs people to set up a predictable routine for him, give him regular exercise and set some boundaries. He is a fantastic dog who just needs the right home. He is currently looking for a foster or forever home so if you are interested in doing either and fit the criteria above please apply!

Smokey has been adopted!

Piper is a beautiful friendly cat. She turned a year old in April. She loves people and greets you when you come home. She is also very talkative and often has little kitten conversations. Piper is really looking for a young cat to play with. She loves to chase and play with her foster brothers. If you have a cat who would like a companion, Piper could be a good fit for your family.

Piper has been adopted!

Cecilia and Snowball were surrendered to an animal control when their owner was moving. They were very stressed and are doing much better in foster care than at the shelter. They are bonded and must be adopted together. They are fully vetted and indoor cats.

Update from the foster mom:
We’ve made some great progress with Cecilia and Snowball. They’re pretty shy, but they’re MUCH more comfortable now and are interacting with people more every day. We’ve successfully introduced them to friends and family, and while they still prefer their safe spot, they come out to interact more every day.

Cecilia (4)and Snowball (5, male) are inseparable. They spend most of their days very close to one another (or sleeping on top of each other!) and MUST be placed together in my opinion. They’re both incredibly gentle cats that love head and back scratches, belly rubs, and being brushed. You’ll be rewarded with deep rumbling purrs from each of them. They also both like to play with toys, especially ones that dangle and ones that have catnip in them.

They’ve been hanging out quite comfortably with our 11 year old golden retriever (who is very used to cats) and they don’t seem to care too much about our other cats (although they are mostly separated). Both of them seem to be ok with anyone who approaches them gently and respectfully, including younger kiddos.

They’re both reliable with the litterbox, although if it gets more than 24 hours old, someone pees RIGHT outside the box to remind us it needs cleaning 🙂

In my opinion, the two of them will do best in a quieter home where they are the only animals (or with a very respectful dog). They need a safe space and lots of care and attention to win their trust, and they will take some time to settle in. A couple or a family with older kids (teens) with lots of patience and time to spend with them would be ideal.

Cecilia and Snowball have been adopted!

Albert is a wonderful kitten with lots of energy. He is about 10 weeks old as of July 30th. He was rescued with 2 siblings from a full animal control where we could take them into foster care.  He loves to play and explore the world around him.  He is at ease with all the other animals in his world: dogs, cats and humans of all ages, and when you are around he will come running to see what you are up to.  He is a happy little fellow that will love to interact with his new forever home.

Albert has been adopted with his sister Katie!

Katie is a beautiful loving kitty about 10 weeks old (as of July 30th). She was rescued with her 2 brothers from the outdoors and brought to a very full animal control.  We were able to bring them into foster care where they can thrive. She would love to be adopted with her brother Albert.  She tends to be a little on the shy side but warms up quickly to those in her life.  It is so exciting to watch her explore her world and become such a well rounded gentle soul. She loves to interact with her furry friends and humans alike and when she gives you her love she is all in with her quiet purring.  She will make an excellent addition to a loving home.

Katie was adopted with her brother Albert!

Catcher is a lovely, 2 year-old, 25kg shepard mix looking for his forever home!

Catcher was surrendered by his owners to animal control along with a female dog. His friend was adopted, but Catcher found the shelter environment very stressful and was anxious and shy with potential adopters. Now that he’s in foster care, he’s blooming, and he can’t wait to have a forever family that will watch him continue to learn and grow.

Catcher is super smart and very eager to please. He loves cookies and praise and learns new things very quickly. He’s very responsive to gentle correction. Within a day, he knew he wasnt allowed upstairs and the gate could be left open. He doesn’t resource guard, but he loves kongs full of peanut butter and squeaky toys! He can be a bit shy with people at first, especially men, but once he’s given some time to meet them, he’s very gentle and affectionate. He likes puting his head in his foster mom’s lap and having his nose rubbed. He loves TV and is endlessly curious about everything, tipping his head to the side and staring in wonder every time he hears a new noise!

Catcher is crate trained and currently sleeps and eats in his crate. Sometimes he crates himself when he’s tired but can’t quite settle. He’s currently living with two dogs, one male and one female. He was unneutered until foster care, so he hasn’t quite learned all his dog manners, but he loves his foster siblings and is learning very quickly how they like – and don’t like! – to play. He would be happy to live with a dog friend, especially one who likes to rough and tumble and do zoomies in the backyard. He is large and young, so he can get overexcited, and he’d be best in families with no kids under 14.

Catcher is still learning to walk on leash, but he’s improving every day. He currently walks on a gentle leader which makes him very manageable, but his new home would have to be dedicated to continuing his leash training. He’s excitable around birds and bunnies and shouldn’t live in a home with cats or small animals. Catcher has lots of energy outside and then is very mellow inside. He likes to sleep flat on his back with all four feet in the air!

Catcher is 100% house trained and has never had an accident indoors, even around other marking male dogs. He’s well-behaved in the car, but seems to get a little car sick and can drool excessively. He’s happy to be handled and doesn’t mind his ears, teeth, and feet being poked and prodded. He loves being brushed!

Catcher is very special boy who instantly captured the hearts of his foster family. He’s so kind and loving and trying so hard to be the best boy he can be every day. All he needs to bloom into the perfect companion is a little time and patience so he can shake off his past and start his new life!

Catcher has been adopted!

Floyd is now up for adoption! Floyd is 2 years old and a boxer mix about 45 pounds. He is doing great in his foster home. He loves to run and play ball in the backyard so a large, fenced yard is a must for him as he really enjoys being outdoors. He is friendly with all people but does jump in excitement and go after feet when playing so kids 8 and older are recommended. We don’t yet know how he is with other animals. He does bark at dogs he sees but appears curious and friendly. We can definitely do some meet and greets to see. He needs someone who is willing to work on his basic training. He can be food motivated and is working on the basics like sit, down and come but making progress.

Floyd would prefer a home where people are home most of the time so someone who works from home would be ideal. He does get a bit anxious especially at first when people leave which is understandable considering he is a pup of the pandemic and has been moved around a few times to no fault of his own. He is a sweetheart and loves his tummy rubs and curling up on the couch for a cuddle.

Floyd has been adopted!

Linus is 10 weeks old as of July 5th.

Linus is a sweet, curious little boy that is incredibly gentle with people and other pets. He loves to play tag with the foster’s chihuahua and gives the softest pats with his paws. He is content either by being cuddled in your arms (all the while staring deep into your eyes, guaranteed will melt your heart and soul) or hopping about furniture in the house.

Linus’ siblings are also available for adoption: Teddy, Percy, and Molly.

Linus has been adopted!

Teddy is 10 weeks old as of July 5th.

Teddy is the fluffiest of the four kittens. He loves to explore and climb high or anywhere he thinks he can reach. This has earned him the nickname of “Trouble Teddy”. He is the smallest of the boys but despite his smaller stature, can be a bit rough when wrestling with his brothers and sister. Teddy also has the loudest voice of the bunch. He will not hesitate to let you know when he needs sleep, food or water especially after a long play session around the house. Teddy does not mind being snuggled for a short time before springing back and getting into mischief.

Teddy’s siblings are also available for adoption: Linus, Percy, and Molly.

Teddy has been adopted!

Molly is 10 weeks old as of July 5th.

Merry Molly is the tiniest of her siblings and the only female in the litter. Although the smallest, she is a tough, funny little girl who wrestles her brothers (as rough as Teddy sometimes!). She is happy to be held for a moment, purring and sometimes perching on your shoulder. Her favourite things to do is hopping from one place to another and climbing high. She recently discovered that window screens are superior to the cat tree, which undeniably, gives her a better view of the world. This has been very much discouraged by her fosters, however she will take the opportunity to climb the screens when she gets any access to them. She has a very unique and prettiest black coat colour that her mama and siblings lack, with slivers of white, like salt and pepper.

Molly’s siblings are also available for adoption: Linus, Percy, and Teddy.

Molly has been adopted!

These kittens turned 8 weeks old the week of June 13th.

Sirius: Sirius enjoys his share of shenanigans but is sweet at heart. He’s very social and enjoys roughhousing with his siblings. While he’s happy to play on his own, he enjoys his share of attention! He will be happy in a busy household or as the entertainer in a quieter home.

Sirius’ siblings Ron and Neville are also available for adoption.

Sirius has been adopted!

These kittens turned 8 weeks old the week of June 13th.

Neville: This sweet and humble boy loves playing but also likes to watch what his humans are up to. He is happy to be cuddled and loved on, or to wrestle with his cat friends. He will be well suited to any home due to his sweet personality.

Nevile’s siblings Ron and Sirius are also available for adoption.

Neville has been adopted with his brother Ron!

Callie and her siblings (Delilah & Oreo) were rescued from the outdoors. She is approximately 9-10 weeks old (June 25).She is a very sweet loving kitten that is really starting to come out of her shell.  She gains confidence by having others around her but is now exploring on her own.  She will often meow when she can’t find her furry or human companions.  She would be best adopted with Delilah or Oreo or into a home with other friends where she will grow and blossom.

Callie has been adopted!

Oreo and her siblings (Delilah & Callie) were rescued from the outdoors. They are estimated to be about 9 -10 weeks old ( as of June 25). She is a curious courageous adventurer.  She asserts herself with confidence and loving affection everywhere where she goes.  She loves to play and cuddle.  She is used to dogs and cats and humans of all ages.  She will be a lovely addition to her forever home. She would love to be adopted with one of her siblings or go to a home with another young cat to play with. 

Oreo has been adopted!

Delilah and her siblings (Oreo and Callie) were rescued from the outdoors. She is about 9-10 weeks (June 25). She is a sweet and beautiful adventurous well rounded kitten inside and out.  She loves to play and cuddle with her siblings and humane companions.  She is use to other cats and dogs.  She is never very far from the play action but is happy to chill anywhere.  She will be a wonderful addition to her forever home.

Delilah has been adopted!

These kittens turned 8 weeks old the week of June 13th.

Ginny: This social butterfly lives up to her name. She’s loved by everyone who meets her and exudes confidence. She’s the only girl and rumbles and tumbles happily with her crazy brothers. She will make a happy addition to any home who wants a playmate and a best friend.

Ginny has been adopted!

These kittens turned 8 weeks old the week of June 13th.

Ron: This guy is sweet and always dragged into adventures by the others. As he gets older, he’s learning to be more independent and has become very brave, making sure life is never dull. Sweet and loyal, he always is happy to play and socialize. With his fun and loving personality, he would be a good fit for any home!

Ron’s siblings Sirius and Neville are also available for adoption.

Ron has been adopted with his brother Neville!

Nova and Zyra are beautifully bonded sisters, about 4 years old. They can be distinguished by their tails: Nova has a black tail, and Zyra has a white tail. These two are sweethearts with super cuddly, and super cute personalities. They are litter-trained and have never shown any aggression towards people while in their foster home. Their favourite activities are: belly rubs, window-watching, Zyra loves to play with toys, and Nova loves snacking on treats. They are currently indoor-cats and would make great house pets. 

Nova and Zyra has been adopted!

My name is Tiny Tim. I am about 10 weeks old (as of Dec. 17th, 2021) I may be tiny but I have a huge heart and a lot of love to give. I was born on the streets to a feral mom and was rescued from this harsh life. The kind lady who found us feeds my mom and we are trying to bring her in too so she can get warm and not have any more litters. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was in a much better place and haven’t looked back. I am a kind gentle soul that loves chilling with people and other animal friends. I purr to show that I love to be picked up for a cuddle. I would like to go to a home with either Harley (14 weeks old) in my foster home or to a home with other kitty friends to play with.

Tiny Tim has been adopted!.

HI! I am Dash, brother to Harley and Dash. We are about 9 weeks old (as of Nov. 13). We were rescued from someone’s backyard and happy to be indoors and warm and fed. I am a super sweet, friendly guy that is coming out of my shell more and more everyday. I love to play with my animal friends but love to get my special time together with my human companions for our cuddle time. If you are looking for some quality kitten time, look no further! I would do best in a quiet home with one of my brothers or another cat to keep me company. 

Dash has been adopted!.

Hi I am Harley. Siblings to Dash and Ash. I am about 9 weeks old (as of Nov. 13). We were rescued in a backyard where we were born to a stray mom.  I am a handsome boy that is sure to steal your heart. I start off a little shy but gain courage from my kitten siblings and other animal playmates in my foster home. I would love to be adopted with one of my brothers. I am playful and as sweet as they come. I am sure to warm your heart.  I will do best in a quiet home with one of my siblings.  

Harley has been adopted!

When the foster mom met Pippa, it was obvious she was the most fearful in the litter – hissing, spitting, and scratching peoples’ hands that came too close for comfort. She loves wrestling with her siblings. We found the best way to get her used to human socialization was to isolate her in a different room away from her brother and sister. Pippa was undoubtedly unimpressed with this change as we’re sure if we understood cat speak – a lot of nasty choice words were uttered. She has come a long way and after many weeks from the patient foster mom spending time with Pippa alone, Pippa realizes that scratches on the back and under the chin are nice -especially when canned food is served. Now she is very chatty and a bit of a purr monster! When you come into her room, she is eager for pets by her terms and only when she can see your hand coming. She hates surprises. She will come to you for some scratches and will run off to play with her toys or lightly bat your hand away when she’s had enough. Pippa loves to climb high and is very good at using the scratching post. She is quite skittish so anything that is new to her must be introduced very slowly. Foster mom is working on picking Pippa up into her arms and progress has been good so far. For her vet visits, gabapentin has been very helpful as a mild sedative before traveling to appointments, along with slow, gentle handling from veterinarian staff so she does not regress back into her fearful state. She should not be restrained in a blanket or towel as these are associated fears of being caught with them. Pippa would do best with another cat in the household or with adults in the household with children 12+.  She is about 4mths old now (as of Nov. 13)

Pippa has been adopted!

Star would only need a tiara to be the complete princess! She is a slightly bossy 8-year old long haired female with beautiful green eyes who expects the best of everything. From her appearance she is probably part Maine Coon, but is normal in stature. Star’s enthusiasm for the good life implies that she needs to watch her calories. A previous diagnosis of mild kidney issues means that her food is specialized.

She comes with a pet carrier and a large cat tree. She is moderately social and vocal, mainly getting friendly as mealtimes approach. But she does enjoy sitting on warm laps and legs and being petted.
Star would probably be happy in any home where she is the centre of attention and her princess status is recognized.

Star has been adopted!