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Cat’s Craddle Testimonies
Posted on March 9, 2025Lottie: A playful Companion I would like to share some pictures of my wonderful friend Lottie. She is a lovely little being that we were able to adopt after CCAR took her in when she was about 7 months old and pregnant. She had her three kittens the day after she was sent to a… Read More
5 Ways to Handle Cats That Bite or Nip
Posted on March 4, 2025Cats may bite or nip for various reasons, including playfulness, overstimulation, or discomfort. By understanding these triggers and addressing them effectively, you can help redirect your feline’s behaviour and build a stronger bond. Here’s how: 1. Recognize Playful Biting and Redirect It For kittens, biting is part ofthe natural play that mimics hunting behaviours. However,… Read More
7 Ways to Tell Your Cat “I Love You”
Posted on March 4, 2025Cats have their unique language of love—one that’s very different from how humans express affection. While we may be tempted to shower them with hugs and kisses, cats prefer subtler, more respectful gestures. Understanding their way of communicating love not only strengthens your bond but also makes them feel safe and happy. Research has shown… Read More
RAPS HELPS OUT
Posted on March 4, 2025CAT’S CRADLE CATS TRAVEL TO RAPS IN VANCOUVER FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING. RAPS (Regional Animal Protection Society) has helped CCAR on a number of occasions by taking some of our feral cats and also assisting with spaying and neutering some of our cats when our vet gets overloaded. Recently, we sent 9 cats to RAPS… Read More
Successful Bottle Drive
Posted on September 24, 2024A great bottle drive to celebrate the 1st day of fall. We raised $1583.60! A bit of a slower day for us but still a great haul to help the kitties. We have been doing these for over 4 years and we never tire of the friendly faces of our devoted followers, the smiles of… Read More
Gaming Grant Funds
Posted on December 3, 2021CCAR is very grateful to the Gaming Grant Division of the Provincial Government for their ongoing support. We have received a generous grant which has been allocated to cover some of our spay/neuter/vaccine expenses in 2022. We thank the folks at the Gaming Grant Division for helping us continue to work on the keeping the… Read More
New adoption procedures
Posted on April 5, 2021We are revamping our system of adoptions and will be posting our available cats and kittens on our website and accept applications for these animals. Applications will be reviewed by our team of dedicated volunteers and they will select the most appropriate and suitable applicant to contact and arrange a short interview, either via Facetime… Read More
Thrift Store
Posted on March 21, 2020Second Chances Thrift store will be re-opening Friday May 29th 2020. Store hours: Mon – Saturday, 10:00am – 4pm. Sunday noon – 4pm.
Whisker Tales Cat Grooming
Posted on February 24, 2016CCAR was approached by Debra of Whisker Tales Cat Grooming who wanted to volunteer her time to groom some CCAR cats. I sent her Ralph and Susan. Ralph was badly matted and I had been “hacking” away at his mats with my not so great clippers. Debra did a wonderful job and he is now… Read More