We have four wonderful older cats, Rio, Oreo, Cole & Moury who have been in foster care for a while as they came to GVAC in very rough shape, needing vet care and then lots of rest and love while recovering.  Expect to see these very special and sweet kitties up for adoption in the next while.

We know that there are folks out there who will open their hearts and take in an older cat who needs a quiet home to live out the rest of his life in a safe, loving environment and, finally, where he will never have to be afraid or be hurt again.

Update – Moury is now up for adoption!

Darby and Loki are 7 years old and have been together since kittens and are a bonded pair. They were returned to GVAC after being adopted out to the same family.   They are healthy and happy.  The foster home says that they both need time to trust, but after just 2 weeks, they come out and purr and rub and knead. You can actually hear Loki purring under the bed. He is a big orange tabby with a little stubby tail.  Darby has come out and lies on the bed with you and will purr and be very content if you pet and rub his face. He is easily brought out now with Temptations.   Both these boys are friendly but just a bit nervous.  They haven’t met the lab/shepard down stairs yet, but they grew up with 2 big dogs, so I am pretty confident they will be fine.  If you adopt these boys you will get a lifetime of purring and loving.  Can you find it in your heart and your home to give these boys another chance at a happily ever after?

Darby & Loki have both been neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV. If you would like to adopt Laverne, please fill out our application here:GVAC Cat Adoption Form or you can email us for more information: info@animalcrusaders.ca

Meet Ben. Ben was previously adopted out, but has come back into our care as he is quite rough and tumble when he plays with the other cats. So, we now have him back and we must now say that Ben would do best as an only cat…. unless you have a cat that likes to roughhouse and play hard like he does. Ben is a very social boy and is now coming up close to 2 years old! He’s very friendly, outgoing, good with kids, but just not so great with other cats. He could probably do okay with a dog if introduced properly. Ben absolutely loves to be around people and really thrives on attention from them, so any home wanting to adopt Ben must be willing to love him lots and pay attention to him!!

Ben is neutered, fully vaccinated, tested negative for FIV and FeLV, and has been treated for worms and fleas. If you would like to adopt Ben, please fill out our application here: GVAC Cat Adoption Formor email us for more information: info@animalcrusaders.ca

Simba Update – September, 2011

Simba is a big lynx point Siamese X Long hair with blue eyes and a very easy-going nature. A gentle cat who is more interested in being petted than chasing things and playing, Simba doesn’t need much to be happy, except for insulin, thanks to his diabetes.

To stay healthy, Simba needs an injection twice a day and diabetic food. Both of these things are affordable for most people, and his amazing personality more than makes up for the extra bit of care required. His diabetes has been under steady control for over a year, and in terms of behavior and spirit he’s no different than any other cat. He has a lovely foster home, but would like to find a permanent home somewhere where he could have lots of company.

If you are interested in adopting SImba, you can see more of him on his youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/KittyCatDiabetes. GVAC is still supporting him, so you can also make a donation to help keep him in needles and insulin, food and vet care.

If you would like to adopt Simba, please fill our our application here: GVAC Cat Adoption Form or email us for more information: info@animalcrusaders.ca

Lola is the sweetest little cat. She never stops purring and she’s teeny tiny (almost like a kitten), with big whiskers and a super fluffy tail. Her fur is long, but doesn’t mat without brushing, and extremely soft.

She was born to a feral mom in Sooke. but a volunteer rescued her. She’s still very shy around new people, but she takes fairly quickly to other cats and dogs. She prefers to spend most of her time curled up on her own or playing with her furry friends, but she’ll let her foster mom hold her and pet her and is starting to get more daring about jumping onto the couch or bed when someone’s there.  She loves cat treats and chasing toys around the apartment.

She can still be skittish at times so a quieter home without small children would be best for her.  She would do best either in a home where she gets lots of one-on-one attention from people or where there are other cats or cat-friendly dogs for her to play with.  Gaining her trust and affection takes some time, but is worth every effort as she is such a loving girl when she finally bonds with you.

Lola was born approx mid-August 2009 and has been dewormed, deflead, vaccinated, tested negative for FIV and FeLv and has been spayed.

If you would like to adopt Lola, please email us at info@animalcrusaders.ca

Courtesy Post for Mercedes Benz – this sweet, quirky girl is needing a new home because her mom of 10 years has had a job change which entails a lot of travel, and this is making poor Miss Benz very unhappy.  If you are able to provide a new home and open your heart to this sweetheart, please contact us at info@animalcrusaders.ca and we will forward your inquiry along to her.  Here is what her mom has to say about her:

Name: Mercedes Benz, but goes by/responds to Benz or Benners

Pure white (not deaf), medium hair, sheds a fair bit. Is mitigated slightly by brushing. Brushing 1x/week is necessary to keep mats from forming. She *loves* being brushed – I have two brushes that will come with her. As soon as you pull them out – she will run up to you, meow, prance around and wait for the grooming – just loves it.

No particular breed – just a mix. A little hefty at about 14lbs, but in good health. No issues with ears/eyes/teeth and she is spayed and tattooed.

Indoor ONLY. **This is a must**.

Food – Organix Chicken (dry food) found at A Pet’s Life.

Spent first 4 years of her life with a dog (started as a 15lb puppy and grew to 125lbs). She is accustomed to dogs and could be integrated with one.  She used to snuggle up with the dog too, so I think she likes the companionship.

Other cats are likely a no, however.

Likes to be near you when you’re home. She’ll sit on the opposite side of the couch (not a lap cat) or near by on the floor.

Will come when called. Especially in a higher-toned, ‘sweet’ voice and she still “plays” and has ample energy.

If you let her she will crawl under the covers in your bed when you go to sleep and lay there for a few minutes before going on her way.

If you happen to take a bath, she will come in, jump up, and sit on the edge of the tub, purring. Does not like getting wet though!  She also LOVES her scratching post.

I will include a couple of toys she has taken to and enjoys playing with – a little tiny stuffed toy she’ll paw around on occasion & a scratching ‘sock’ that you can refill with catnip and she’ll sleep on, play with, scratch at, etc.

She loves catnip. I give her the dried stuff – a pinch at a time – very infrequently. It’s very much a “treat” for her.

She is very social – loves to brush up against new people to try for their attention. Loves to be petted by anyone!

If there’s any specific questions, I can certainly answer them. She is a very fun cat and will be a treat for the right family/person. I’m very open to doing whatever it takes to make the transition easiest.