Support Resources for Cat Owners
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I understand how heartbreaking and overwhelming it can be when you’re no longer able to care for your cat. Please know that my heart is with you.
Unfortunately, Love and Whiskers Cat Sanctuary is no longer able to accept any new intakes. Donations have been almost nil and space in my sanctuary is at its limit. So basically my intake is permanently closed until further notice. I am a one-person sanctuary, and I am caring for 30 cats who do not have any chance of adoption. My sanctuary is a lifelong home for the cats in my care.
However, I am here to help you. If you are struggling with your cat, please feel free to ask me questions. I also share helpful information on my cat owner resource page to support you and your cat. If you are determined to surrender your cat, please visit this website to find rescues and shelters across Ontario that may be able to assist you.
✨ Important Note: I am not a veterinarian. Any health concerns you have about your cat should always be discussed with your vet. The advice and suggestions I share are based on years of hands-on experience, but they are not a substitute for professional veterinary care.
Thank you for being here and for loving your cat enough to search for help. 💛 Even when things feel hard, there is hope.
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If you need any support, you can always contact me and I will try and get back to you as soon as possible.
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Frequently Asked Question
Many people reach out to Love and Whiskers during stressful or emotional moments. These frequently asked questions are here to offer clarity, guidance, and support. While we are a small sanctuary with limited space, our mission is always to help cats by supporting the people who care for them. If you don’t see your question answered here, you are always welcome to reach out.
At this time, I am not able to take in any new cats. The sanctuary is carefully balanced, and many of the cats here are seniors, disabled, blind, deaf, or medically fragile. Some need very strict routines and calm environments to feel safe. Even one new cat can create stress that affects everyone. Saying no is never easy, but it is part of protecting the cats already in my care.
I am not able to take in any additional FeLV cats.
The space I have for FeLV cats is very limited and set up specifically for the cats who live there now. Stress is especially harmful for FeLV cats, and bringing in a new cat would disrupt the balance and routine they depend on to stay healthy.
This decision is always made with the cats’ well-being in mind.
I can’t take the cat in, but I can help guide you.
I refer people to a trusted resource that lists rescues, shelters, and emergency options. This is often the fastest way to get a cat help, especially in urgent situations. You are doing the right thing by reaching out.
I’m not able to place cats directly or contact rescues one by one, but I do provide a resource page that can help you find support in your area. This allows you to reach out quickly and gives the cat the best chance of getting help.
Yes—absolutely.
Even when I can’t take in a cat, I am always here to offer support, guidance, and education. I can help you think through next steps, talk through options, or simply be there when things feel overwhelming.
My mission is not to push people away—it is to help cats by supporting the people who care for them. As a small team, we have limits, but compassion and guidance are always part of what we offer.