Making a Difference

Please read and share this story with anyone who has heard about "Dax", who loves animals and happy tails, or who does or is willing to work to make a difference in the lives of cats and kittens.

DAX'S HISTORY:

Dax is a very active 11 year old neutered male who is very friendly and loving.  He is an extremely needy and affectionate boy who has had a loving home all his life, engaging with other cats as well as human adults and children. Dax has been to the vet and seems healthy. Unfortunately, as a result of a family move, Dax began peeing outside his litter box.

Dax's loving family has been coping with the litter box problem for 3 years, trying to find answers or an alternative permanent home. They had called many rescue groups and humane societies, but were unable to find an organization willing to relocate him. Their last resort, and one which they clearly did not want to pursue, was to euthanize him.

THE RESPONSE:

Urban Cat Relief took up the challenge, and through social networks and media, thousands of strangers met on-line and by phone to assist Dax and his family. People came together to help his grateful owners formulate the best possible plan to place Dax in a new home where he could receive help for his behavioural problems.

This is in keeping with Urban Cat Relief's efforts to eradicate suffering and homelessness by working with community members and organizations to make a difference in the lives of cats and kittens. Although we do not have the internal resources yet to help everyone who calls and every cat in need, we do what we can to mobilize the community to work together. This week the rescue community and friends responded!

We received many calls and emails with suggestions, concern, and requests for more information to be able to expand the call for action. Although we cannot personally thank all the individuals who have called, written and donated funds as a result of this, Urban Cat Relief extends its gratitude to all involved. Each of you made an enormous difference!

Know that your help and support is extremely inspiring. As a result of this, we have knowledge about products, services and home remedies to remove cat urine and support animals through behaviour and environmental management. We now know of a no-kill humane society that will take surrenders.

We are most happy to report that Michel with the Toronto Cat Rescue "Owner Foster Program" offered a placement for Dax.

URGENT NEEDS:

Other individuals and groups have offered potential foster/forever homes that we hope will provide leads to help Action Volunteers for Animals with a similar "life or death" owner surrender by this weekend, due to a family move and despite no apparent health or behavoural issues. (If you can help please call them at 416-439-8770.)

Within hours of these two situations, Urban Cat Relief received another "SOS" regarding a similar situation of owner surrender by Saturday. We are looking for a permanent home a.s.a.p., to bypass the foster home/forever home adjustment. Please see our website for details of Shakur, a beautiful Maine Coon mix.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

These situations represent the power that cat rescues, cat lovers and concerned citizens have when working together. Given the ever-increasing number of abandoned and homeless cats and kittens, allergies that seem to affect more individuals every year, people relocating due to economic hardship, and the current status of the Toronto Humane Society and York OSPCA, it is more important then ever that the grass roots cat rescue organizations work together. The over population crisis has led to rescues being overwhelmed and this is a great opportunity to form further partnerships. The crisis appears to be at an ultimate and all time height. Whether it is advocacy for legislation regarding by laws and affordable spay and neuter, sharing resources or mounting public information campaigns regarding responsible pet ownership. We can make a difference working together!

Please do what you can to volunteer your time, home, skills, personal funds, corporate, family or community sponsorship, and most importantly, love and care. Dedicate a special event (birthday, anniversary) with donations to cat rescue in lieu of gifts, hold a fundraiser (car wash or garage sale)......let your creativity be your guide. There are many Registered Charities that would be grateful for your support. Find one whose approach if right for you, and be part of the solution. Tax receipts may be provided!

We invite you to join in and keep moving forward.

With thanks,

The Urban Cat Relief Team

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