MEOW FoundationWhere We Started MEOW Foundation started way back in 2000, when 11 dedicated volunteers came together with a shared concern for stray and abandoned cats facing euthanasia in Calgary. Their vision was clear: a shelter with a no-kill policy, setting the standard for humane programs and cat behaviour expertise. It’s been years of hard work, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cat overpopulation is a significant issue in many communities across Canada, and it’s one that MEOW Foundation is actively addressing through our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program. This initiative is designed to tackle the growing number of feral cats—cats that live outside, are often wary of human contact, and wouldn’t thrive in a traditional home […]
Learn more about MEOW’s Trap Neuter Return program (TNR) and its benefits for feral cats.
Did you know the MEOW Foundation has a thrift store? Learn about how it all started and how the thrift shop feels like a community.