Regina Cat Rescue (RCR) is sad to announce a temporary intake freeze. Our small team of volunteers are overwhelmed and we simply have no space for new rescues.

We have been hit by a perfect storm of slow adoptions, a high volume of returns of previously adopted cats, and a deluge of intake requests.

There are several underlying issues at play: The high demand for pets during the pandemic has fallen off, and many animals are being surrendered due to lifestyle and challenging economic times. The rise in homelessness goes hand-in-hand with the amount of animals without shelter. Veterinary care is costly and increasingly difficult to find due to the shortage of veterinarians nation-wide.

This crisis is unfolding in communities across the country, and with capacity in rescues and shelters strained, there is an increase in owners abandoning their pets.

It is extremely difficult to turn away the many cats in need of aid, and we urge all members of the community to help. If you have the financial means to care for cats in your community by sterilizing and offering food water and shelter, it goes a long way in tackling the overpopulation crisis in our city.

The intake freeze will be monitored daily and adjusted accordingly. If you’ve found a cat or have other questions, please visit our website for Frequently Asked Questions. If there is an emergency situation, contact the Regina Humane Society. If you've already submitted an intake form and received a response, we are still planning to help, but ask for your patience.

We greatly appreciate past and present support and we hope to be back to regular operations soon. We will continue to repost the many cats we have available for adoption in our social media feed, or you can visit the cat-a-logue.