Bella is looking for a new home!

MEET BELLA!  Bella is looking for a new home.  She is approximately 3-4 years old, and has been spayed, tested for leukemia, vaccinated and treated for parasites.  Sadly, her elderly owner recently passed away so she has come back to our rescue.  Bella has been lovingly cared for since being adopted 3 years ago.  She is super friendly and loves attention.  Could this be a new member of your family??  Contact Tapa for more information:  tapa@accesswave.ca

Can we save Magnum?? FIV positive male kitty needs a home or foster!

Magnum is a very sweet and affectionate boy, approx 7-8 years old, who recently tested positive for FIV.  He has been living on his own for some time so is a little shy.  But with time, patience and TLC, this boy will surely appreciate the kindness of humans and having a warm, safe place to call home.  He is neutered, vaccinated and treated for parasites.  Although Magnum tested positive for FIV, he can still lead a healthy life.  We have included various websites for additional information on FIV.  We welcome you to contact us to find out how to meet sweet Magnum!!  tapa@accesswave.ca

 http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/fiv_in_cats.htm

 http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/petcare/cats_fiv.cfm

 When a friend delivered a rescued cat to a wonderful lady in New Brunswick two
years ago, she had the pleasure of meeting her 20 Year Old FIV+ cat. He
looked amazing for ANY 20-Year Old – didn’t look a day over 8! That guy
lived to the ripe old age of 22!

Her vet said if she was able to take in more cats, she would definitely
integrate a passive FIV positive cat with her cats. There is no risk to other cats as the FIV
virus is not spread by casual contact.

A lot of people own cats who are positive for FIV or FELV aren’t even aware,
as most people don’t test their cats for feline diseases.  Despite what many people think,cats with this condition can live perfectly long, happy, healthy lives.

FIV Facts
1. The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that can affect a cat’s
immune system over a period of years.
2. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other
non-felines.
3. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with
no symptoms at all.
4. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually -
like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing.
It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
5. The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums,
or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely
rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)

6. A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats,if properly introduced.
7. Many people are not educated about FIV since the virus was only discovered
15 years ago.
8. FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them
indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat
any secondary problems as soon as they arise.

Timmy’s 10 to $1,000 Challenge Continues!

TAPA Cat Rescue Announces

Timmy’s 10 to $1,000

 Fundraising Challenge!

Do you know 10 people??  Would you be willing to help us with our 10 to $1,000 Fundraising Challenge??  It’s quick and easy and can be done from your computer!!!  Here’s how it works …

We are asking 10 people to contact at least 10 people to ask them to donate $10 or more.  With your support we could raise $1,000 or more to help rescued cats and kittens!

Now in our 5^th year, Tapa Cat Rescue has helped more than 500 kittens and cats previously living on the streets in HRM.  This year has been our busiest by far, which means more vet bills and more food bills.  We rely on fundraising to help kittens like our spina bifida ambassador Timmy … or cats like Sophia, our recent senior rescue who was living on someone’s doorstep… she would not have survived the winter.

Can you help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 or more?  Please ask at least 10 people if they would donate $10 or more to help our rescued cats and kittens … and if those 10 people ask 10 more people … that would be fantastic!!!  Post our challenge on your Facebook page or on your bulletin board at work.  Timmy and his rescued friends will be truly grateful! 

Donations can be made by email: tapa@accesswave.ca

By mail:  PO Box 212 Stn Central, Halifax NS B3J 2M4

Or online: www.CanadaHelps.org

~ Official income tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more ~

Thank you Georges P. Vanier Jr. High School!!!

THANKS to the students and Guidance Councillor Ron Nugent for their November 2012 fundraiser for Tapa Cat Rescue!!  We are so thankful to receive $185.50 as well as various supplies for our rescues such as blankets, food, treats, toys, litter pan, cleaning supplies, etc., etc.  Their generous donation was used to help a sweet senior cat who was recently taken into our rescue after attempts of finding her owner were unsuccessful.  Thanks to their amazing kindness, this sweet cat is receiving medication and is on her way to much better health!!!

Home for the Holidays – Foster to Adopt Program!

We will soon be announcing our HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – FOSTER TO ADOPT PROGRAM!  Stay tuned for details and photos of available rescues!

Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week Sept 17-23

Luke adopted through PetValu Fall River!

We are thrilled that our beautiful rescued boy Luke was adopted today through PetValu in Fall River!!  Thanks to store manager Brett Wile and his amazing staff, Luke’s adoption makes #7 to date!!  Visit the store on Sunday, July 15 from noon to 5 to see some adorable Tapa kittens for adoption!!!