Helpful Resources

From Street to Sofa: Helping a Former Stray Cat Adjust to Indoor Life 

Bringing a former stray cat into your home is a rewarding experience, but it requires patience, understanding, and a thoughtful approach. Unlike feral cats, which are unsocialized and not suited for indoor living, stray cats have had previous homes and human interaction, and can often readjust to life indoors. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help […]

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Helping Cats, One Market at a Time 

MEOW Foundation has always believed in the power of community. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve been supported by generous Calgarians who care deeply about the welfare of stray and abandoned cats. While donations have always played a major role in sustaining our work, MEOW has long recognized the importance of diversifying our funding. One […]

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Lynuss’ Story

My journey began in September 2024 when my six littermates and I arrived at MEOW Foundation, after a transfer from one of our wonderful partners, Canadian Animal Task Force. All of us felt pretty awful with sniffly noses and watery eyes. But even among my siblings, I was a little different—my back legs didn’t work […]

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So, You’ve Found a Cat or Kitten — What’s Next? 

Kitten season—typically spring through early fall—is a time when animal rescues and shelters see a dramatic rise in calls, emails, and admissions. It’s also when compassionate people like you are more likely to come across stray cats or unexpected litters of kittens in alleys, backyards, acreages and farms. While your instinct may be to help […]

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