The Cats Sass Rescue

04/26/2025

Or crouch behind an old burnt out vehicle for a glance of Mama cat 😆 It’s not easy and it’s not fun, but it needs to be done

04/24/2025

We are now setup at both GPS Container Depot Locations in Lethbridge (westside and northside) So if you want to bring your bottles in and directly donate to the rescue just tell them it is for the "CATS SASS RESCUE" and they will credit our account!

I (steph) will be doing a bottle depot run this weekend if you have any bottles for me to pick up, just comment below and I will stop by! If your kids drink as much milk as mine do we have a lot of milk containers!

Check out all the stuff you can cash in!

04/24/2025

"Kitten Season" 2025 is well underway, unfortunately. 😬

What should you do if you find a newborn kitten or litter of kittens outdoors?

Step 1: Please resist the urge to scoop up the kitten(s) because that could do more harm than good.

Instead, watch from a distance and wait for Mom to return.

STEP 2: If Mom DID come back …
Great! If you want to help by offering food and shelter, make sure this doesn't cause trouble for the cat family. Extra food will fuel Mom's milk production — BUT put it at least 20 feet from the kitten nest. If food is too close, it will attract other animals, and Mom will move her kittens to a safer place. If Mom doesn't have a great weatherproof place for the kittens, offer a weatherproof cat shelter — again, not too close to the current nest. Let Mom choose whether to use it or not. By offering resources without scaring Mom into moving her family, you'll know where the kittens are when they're weaned (6ish weeks to pull to help transition to canned kitten food and socialize) and old enough to be safely trapped for taming and adoption at 12 weeks of age.

🚩And, most importantly, don't forget to trap and spay Mom the same day you pull the kittens!

Have a plan. Schedule her TNR appointment right when the kittens are born, so it's scheduled, and call to get the kittens on every rescue and shelter intake list that same day as well. Do not delay. Mom can go into heat when her kittens are 2 weeks old, so do not wait. The clock is ticking to save lives.

STEP 3: If Mom is truly NOT feeding and caring for her kittens, then please intervene -- https://www.kittenlady.org/age.

See this link for further information/resources: https://www.alleycat.org/take-action/leave-them-be/




Post adapted from Watching Over Whiskers.

04/21/2025

I recently took in 4 cats from a home whose owner was taken to the hospital. The cats are for the most part healthy, but the oldest one, who is approximately 10 years old need a full dental extraction. Her teeth are in awful shape, and are causing her pain and discomfort. One tooth is even hitting her sinuses causing her to sneeze uncontrollably and she is constantly congested. We will be fundraising for the funds to get her dental done, but the sooner we can get her in the better. We have named her Siobhan and she is the sweetest girl and we just want her to get a chance to live her best life. We need to secure $1200-$1500 before we can get her in. Please consider donating to get Siobhan the dental she so badly needs.
E-Transfers can be sent to
[email protected]

We are setup at Ability Bottle Depot. If you recycle your bottles there just tell them you’d like to donate them to The Cat’s Sass Rescue.

Thank you to all our supporters. We could not do this without your generosity ❤️

04/16/2025

Today we lost Lisa. She was one of Rebekah’s kittens that came to the rescue in the fall of 2023. Rebekah had 5 babies outside and raised them while living as a stray. When I got them they were approx 8-10 weeks old. Kittens were already feral but 2 of the 5 eventually got adopted, as well as Mama, and I have kept the remaining 3 here with me as they have been a bit more difficult to socialize. They just became permanent residents. Tessa is the friendliest of the 3, then about 6 months ago Lisa became very curious. I would call her when I fed them and she had her own eating area where I would sneak in quick pets while she was eating if she let me. She was never mean or aggressive, just very weary. The last little while she had been coming out more and more when we were in the kitchen or living room and would lay on top of the freezer or in the little nook under the tv.
Lisa began losing weight very rapidly and just this weekend I noticed just how weak and skinny she had gotten. I shouldn’t have waited so long. I went to pick her up and she didn’t even fight, that’s when I realized how serious it was. I called the vet and told them everything that had gone on and although they were extremely busy this week they fit me in the next day. We ran bloodwork and it was way worse then I thought. Lisa…at only 1 year and a half old had her systems shutting down. She was 4 lbs when they weighed her. Attempting to bring her back to health would have been hard on her, and there was no promise that her quality of life would have been worth it. So with the vets recommendations, I decided euthanasia was the most humane choice for sweet Lisa. I was holding her when she went….the first time she had ever been cuddled by a human. I always said we were eventually going to be buddies. I’m so sorry I failed you sweet girl but you are in a much better place. ❤️❤️❤️❤️‍🩹

04/15/2025

We have a lot of shy ones that always get looked past because of all the friendly loveable ones that overtake potential adopters. But with the right home and a patient adopter these shy kitties will thrive!!!!

04/15/2025

I always tell people no collars. I don’t like collars period. I don’t use them and never will.

Let’s talk collars. Specifically, why we don’t recommend them for outdoor cats. At the Warm Whiskers Project, we’re big believers in the indoor lifestyle. You know, warm beds, full bowls, and zero chance of becoming a coyote’s midnight snack.

But we also know not everyone shares our philosophy, and some cats do roam. So here’s the deal: collars on outdoor cats? Nope. Hard pass.

Collars can get snagged on fences, tree branches, and even patio furniture. Out in rural areas, it’s even riskier—barbed wire is a common culprit. One wrong move and that seemingly innocent collar turns into a trap. Cats can choke, get stuck, or end up hanging there helplessly—a tragically easy target for predators. Even “breakaway” collars aren’t foolproof, and we’ve seen firsthand the damage they can do.

And here’s the kicker—we don’t recommend collars for indoor cats either. If they slip outside unexpectedly, they face those same dangers. A collar doesn’t keep them safe. It increases the risk.

If you want your cat to have ID, go for a microchip. It’s permanent, can’t fall off, and won’t strangle them mid-squirrel pursuit. And if microchipping isn’t within reach, ask your vet about tattooing. It’s often significantly cheaper and still gets the job done if your cat ends up lost and found.

Let’s ditch the collars and keep our feline friends safe—wherever their paws may roam.

♥️🩶🐾

04/13/2025

So much to do but I cant move. He is too cute and I don’t want to disturb him! This is Georgie. He came to us very underweight and got really sick but he is on the mend, making gains and just killing me with his incredible cuteness every minute of the day! The world slows down and the chaos settles when you get kitty cuddles. Feels good for the soul. But I also get nothing done lol

04/11/2025

Happy national pet day!!! post a photo of your pet so we can spread the joy today!

04/06/2025

I tell people this all the time. It takes time! SOMETIMES you get a cat that just messes with your family right away-Instant! But more often than not, you’ll need to have patience. Slow down and breath. Just because you have a vision of what it’s like adopting a pet, does not mean that is what is actually going to happen. Give it time, because you guys……when you have that cat come voluntarily to you and climb on your lap…..it’ll feel amazing! 😻

04/04/2025

Lori found her furever home!!

04/04/2025

Gabi found her furever home!!!

🌟And yet another Incredible Celebration this evening!🌟 Happy Gotcha Day Gabi Gabi!! After being rescued and cared for by The Cats Sass Rescue team in Coalhurst, AB., Gabi was recently welcomed into Rescue Friends to give her even more exposure and opportunity to find her purrfect people 🤗 Gabi has been a happy guest at Pet Valu in Didsbury with their super passionate, cat-loving team - How lucky we are to have such a great extended foster family in Didsbury! Those bejewelled, captivating eyes of yours melted everyone around you 🩷 And then, WHAM! In walked your new family🏡!

They really scored Gabi! Now you can show off your awesome shoulder riding skills, your playful personality, and your absolute love for snacks 😁Our most heartfelt congratulations to everyone - we hope we get to hear how you are doing once you are settled in 🤗🥳.

And, a special note from the Cats Sass Rescue 🥹 - “Tears of joy for Gabriella! She was abandoned last summer and has been with the rescue since watching others get adopted, and it’s finally her turn!!!!! ❤️❤️”

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04/03/2025

Such a strong message. There are a lot of things we “should” do, but we are a small rescue run by 2 (yes…there is only 2 of us) with no funding. The other bigger rescues have many more years under there belt, much more experience, and way more donations coming in. So doing things the way they do things, isn’t feasible for us. Is it the correct way? Maybe for them. The health of our kitties is our number one priority, we do this for the kitties, not for the spotlight, or praise. I’ve been judged more these last couple years for decisions I’ve made then I have ever had to deal with any other time of my life. Rescue is hard, why do we as humans have to make things harder?

Don't "Should" on Your Fellow Rescuers

You have probably seen this advice. "Don't Should on Yourself". But what about your fellow rescuers? Judgement and backbiting is common in the rescue community and it is easy to see why. People who love animals are passionate in their beliefs. Those strong feelings help the animals, but often alienate the rescuers who share their passions. Do you know someone who left rescue? Ask them why, and there is a good chance that they left because of the judgment and unrealistic expectations of their fellow rescuers. Judgment cuts deep when the rescue community is your social group.

I was thinking about this recently while helping someone with a community cat. The cat had significant dental issues and the spay/neuter clinic's recommendation was to follow up with dental extractions. Another rescuer called her and said, "You should take that cat in for a dental. She has to have that done!"
Of course we want the best for all cats. That cat did need a dental. But should we expect our fellow rescuers to foot the bill? When you "should" on someone else, there may be some unintended consequences.

For some, it is financial. Is it fair to ask someone to charge $800 on their credit card for vet services they can't afford? How many other cats could be helped with $800? For others it is the judgement that you "should" be doing more. Or you "should" be doing something the same way they do it. The list of "shoulds" are endless when you care for animals.

Supporting your fellow rescuers is important because if you "should" on them too much, they may leave rescue. It isn't always easy if your styles differ, but remember, you can't know what is going on in the lives of your fellow rescues. You don't know the financial fallout that your "shoulds" might create. Or how those extra fosters might affect their family life. Or how the judgment might affect their mental health.
We encourage all of you out there to first refrain from "shoulding" on yourself. Sit down with your friends and family and determine your limits. We are all limited by time, family and financial resources. Know yours so nobody can "should" on you. And respect the rescue limits of other by keeping your "shoulds" to yourself. Being kind helps rescuers and that helps the cats!

04/01/2025

Meet Spackle. He is a beautiful 3 year old tuxie who has been living in a garage for the past couple years. The lovely lady who has been feeding him has gotten him fully vetted, and he is becoming more comfortable with hoomans, although he will need some patience and a bit more socialization. He is comfortable with dogs and other cats. His current hooman is unable to bring him in the house but would love to see him find a furever home with a nice cozy bed for him! He is well mannered and friendly. If you are interested in adding Spackle to your family, please message the rescue!

03/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Spring Market this past Saturday. It was a great success, with 3 of our kitties receiving adoption applications!! We want to thank all of our vendors, volunteers, and our sponsors for helping make this as successful as it was. I want to give a huge shout out to our Concession sponsors, who donated all the wonderful refreshments and treats that were available at the Market!

03/31/2025

We work with other rescues around Southern Alberta to help find homes for some of our kitties-because it takes a village and after all we all have the same goal-and in a little under 2 weeks after being transferred to Rescue Friends Captain found his furever home 🥰. We celebrate the successes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

🌟It’s a Happy Happy Sunday!🌟 Two celebrations today - not only are the kittens T’Challa and T’Chaka adopted, so is our big, beautiful Captain!! We are THRILLED that this fabulously chill dude found his forever home 🥰😁 Thanks to The Cats Sass Rescue in Coalhurst, AB, Captain had a second chance. We are thrilled for you and your new family Captain and of course hope to get updates once you settle in 😁 Yay!

03/29/2025