Adult Cats
Clara: Silver Tabby Perfection
Born: March 2024
Breed: DSH silver tabby
Gender: Spayed female
Health: excellent. Spayed, utd on vaccines.
Activity level: moderate
Good with: dogs, cats, and pet-savvy kids
Like so many cats in rescue, Clara turned up at a Virden home seeking warmth, food and comfort. That was in November. Despite our best efforts, nobody ever came to claim her.
Then she was picked on by the resident cat in her foster home so was displaced again. Poor gal.
She's now in a new foster home with lots of *nice* felines, canines, and people. But still wishing for a family of her very own.
Her adoption fee, like all our adult cats, is only $75. So contact us if you have questions or apply online today.
Cowboy Tom, the Barrel Racing cat!
Tommy is a cat of many talents! His foster mum recently taught him how to barrel race indoors! You have to see the video to believe it.
He has also taken an interest in mousing, so if you have a rodent problem indoors, he's your man!
But if all you want is a fun kid to entertain you and cuddle, Tommy is an exceptional choice. He's living with 4 dogs of all sizes and several cats... unphased by a busy household!
Born Nov. 10, 2023 to mom Echo
Breed: DSH dilute ginger and white tabby
Gender: Male, neutered
Health: exc health, utd on vaccinations, dewormed, ready to roll!
Foster mom says: "He's pretty laid back. Tommy is a people lover. He loves any sort of attention. He is also mischievous, you will find him doing fun stuff like tearing open unguarded chip bags! When not seeking action, he’s looking for a warm companion to curl up with."
Artemis: The Calico Goddess
Gender: female, spayed
Born: March or April 2023
Colour: tabico (tabby calico)
Energy Level: low Health: exc.
Ideal home: Quiet home, with another feline or one of her own siblings.
Personality: Artemis is a small, quiet girl who always manages to find some sunlight to bask in. She’s a bit shy, so she tends to rely on her siblings and mom to help her loosen up around new people. We would love to see her end up in a forever home with one of her family members, but if on her own, she would be happiest in a quieter home. She loves pets and will often appear seemingly out of nowhere to enjoy a nap as close to you as possible. Artemis is the type of girl who will take some time to come out of her shell, but will eventually give her heart away to you completely.
Russian Blue princess
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: female, spayed
Colour: Russian Blue
Ideal Home: Friendly with people. Likes other cats around, is getting used to the large family dog, too.
Health: Exc. Spayed and utd on shots.
Good to know: Dusty is mum to PeeWee, on our kitten page.
Dusty and PeeWee lived at a managed cat colony east of Virden. They were cared for by kind locals before being brought into rescue in the fall of 2024. Even as an outdoor cat, Dusty got lots of attention and learned to love and trust people.
Dusty has adjusted to indoor life well - she absolutely adores pets and attention! She is comfortable with other cats and kittens after proper introductions; and so far she seems to be dog-curious and not at all afraid of her foster brother pup! See the Video proof!
Hera IS ADOPTED
Gender: female, spayed
Age: Born 2021-22
Breed: DSH calico
Energy Level: low
Ideal home: a quieter home with an animal or small human companion or two. Gets along with kids, cats and dogs
Her story: Hera was a stray living in the east end of Virden. Friendly locals had been keeping an eye on her until the summer of 2023, when they were able to trap her and her litter of four kittens. Hera took a few months to get used to indoor life, but is now happy and spoiled, just like her kittens!
Personality: Hera is a quiet lady, a little on the shy side. She had a hard start to life so it can take some time to win her trust, but once you do, she will spend her time caressing your legs, climbing in your lap, and demanding all kinds of belly rubs.
She wears her heart on her side (check out those markings) and has the cutest little nose we’ve ever seen! Hera gets along with everyone, but her favourite foster family members are the 90 lb dog and the human children!
Velvet: Rocking midlife!
Age: middle
Breed: DSH
Gender: neutered male
Activity level: moderate
Good with: cats yes. Untested with dogs and children.
Health: very good. He's utd on vaccines, tested neg. for FIV and Felv. Due to dental disease, most of his teeth were extracted and he's just fine with that... no more pain. One ear tip lost to frost bite.
In one's middle years come wisdom, patience and poise... and so it is with our Velvet. Look in those eyes and you'll understand why the ancient Egyptians worshipped cats. But Velvet will worship you right back.
When he's not trying to hypnotize you, Velvet enjoys chasing balls, purring, looking mysterious, listening attentively, eating, sleeping and playing a bit. Very active for a middle age guy!
Velvet's full biography can be seen on our Facebook page here.
Jett
Born: May 2022
Gender: Neutered male
Breed: DSH tuxedo cat
Energy level: average for a young adult cat
Health: Exc. health, neutered, utd on vaccinations, dewormed, tested neg FIV and FelV.
Gets along with: dogs, friendly cats, untested with kids.
Ideal home: Jett's ideal home would have a young cat or kitten to play with and older (or no) kids. A dog that isn't overbearing would be fine with him.
Jett is shy with people until he gets to know them so his future adopter will need to give him time to adjust. Change is hard when you've been through a lot.
Jett's Story:
This green-eyed heart throb was returned to foster care after a failed adoption due to no fault of his own. The adopter owned 2 other adult cats that were very territorial, and would not accept him.
Poor Jett came back to us traumatized. But with lots of patience, time and space, he bounced back and is ready to give the world another chance.
Jett gets along very well with the foster kittens in the house, and the dog. He is shy with new people at first, but once he gets to know you, he will be your best friend.
Diesel: Sweet Senior with Lots to Give
Adoption fee sponsored by Dawn Danielson, Erika and Emily
Age: about 14 - 17 years old
Gender: neutered male
Breed: DSH
Colour: Black
Health: excellent, he is FIV positive, but is not showing any health issues. Eats well and uses his litter box without fail.
Activity level: low
Likes: tolerates adult cats but really enjoys kittens. Ignores dogs and likes older kids.
Diesel is a quiet cat, who would love to live out his retirement years in the comfort of a quiet home.
He would be fine as an only cat. Diesel spends his day napping, eating and then napping some more. He would love to be able to curl up beside his human and just nap. He’s not a big cuddle cat, but he does love laying with you when you’re watching tv or just sitting quietly. He patiently waits for his food and he loves to eat in his dog crate. If you are looking for an older, wiser cat who is patient and kind, Diesel is your cat.
Fill out an adoption application today and get this boy into your life.