The Cats Sass Rescue

12/17/2025

Meet Pearl, our little dental diva! Today, she underwent a dental extraction that left her with just two fabulous lower canines—talk about minimalist chic! Her teeth were so bad they’d make a raccoon cry, scoring a low 2/5 for body condition because it hurt to eat. Poor Pearl was living with stomatitis, which sounds like a fancy dish but is actually a painful condition. Imagine suffering from dental pain for years without a dentist!

Thanks to our incredible supporters, we finally gave her the dental makeover she desperately needed. She's currently on the road to recovery, lounging comfortably at home, and pondering her next career move—perhaps as a feline tooth model?

Stay tuned for updates on her journey to becoming the healthiest kitty on the block! 🥰

12/16/2025

What was supposed to be a trip for one cat to get dental work done turned into a trip with 21 cats transferring to our wonderful Calgary rescue partners and friends!

We have great timing because I was literally doing the same thing one month ago but for 21 vet visits!

I get to watch the sunrise with the kitties this morning ❤️, my heart is full - steph

12/15/2025

We still can’t believe we got the Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta grant! $15,000 to expand the facilities for our catty crew we cannot wait until the spring!! Stay tuned for all the good this money is going to do!

12/13/2025

UPDATE! There are actually 7 in total! 😢

URGENT: we are looking for a couple fosters for four older cats Who’s person passed away. She loved these cats dearly. The cats are used to a quiet household with no children or other pets. Their whole world has been turned upside down, and I’d love to find them all loving fosters who will be patient and allow them time to grieve. They are all fixed and a little on the heavy side, but incredibly beautiful cats. If anyone is able to help out, please send us a message. We would prefer them being fostered in pairs or altogether, but we do understand four cats is a lot. We will cover any vetting as well as supplies that will be needed.

12/10/2025

I just want to take a moment to express my extreme gratitude to the reoccurring supporters who have been supporting the rescue since we opened in 2023 (a few were even supporters before the rescue was official and I was just rescuing in my home). Whether you support with monetary donations, supplies, sharing posts, adopting, and fostering-you guys are what allows us to continue helping kitties all over Southern Alberta. Since the rescue opened in 2023, we have had over 300 cats come through the doors, each one from a different background, and whos needs were different, but all were treated with patience, love and understanding, and given the help they needed because of the support we receive from you guys! So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

12/08/2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mona-our most senior cat at the rescue. I asked her foster mom to write the paragraph for Mona as she knew her the best. Her foster mom adopted Liza, who we are fairly certain was a kitten of Mona’s. Here iswhat her foster mom wrote:

Mona came to Cat's Sass Rescue after her human went into a LTC home and couldn't take her. Mona was already an old cat, who had no choice but to be a brave lady when her whole life changed. She trusted the foster mom, because she had to.
Mona lived another five months, before illness made her life so painful, that the decision was made to comfort her while she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
But during those short months, Mona's personality came through. She loved to sleep in the sun, and would follow the sunbeam around the room. She was very food motivated, so while she was usually a slow walker, if someone was in the kitchen, she could move remarkably fast.
Mona was a talker and sometimes a cute little meow would come out, but most of the time, she sounded like a grumpy old cat. And she always looked surprised when her groaning resulted in a treat.
When we foster/adopt an older cat, we don't get to love them for long, but the time we do have together is very meaningful. RIP Mona, you'll be missed!

After taking Mona in for some tests, it was discovered she was suffering from lymphoma, and the condition her body was in, as well as her age, was causing a very low quality of life, so the decision was made to humanly euthanize. Mona went to sleep in comfort, surrounded by love.

12/08/2025

We are a small rescue-we have 3 main people running everything from trapping to transporting, arranging Foster’s, meeting adopters, plus the daily upkeep of running a rescue. We have a few wonderful volunteers that help us keep the Catty Shack running (thank you is not enough for these volunteers)!! The reason I’m telling you this, is because in 12 days, we have taken in 11 cats (including a heavily pregnant Mama).
11 cats! And in the same amount of time, we have received 20-30 messages and calls asking to intake. Requests aren’t usually just one cat, it’s usually “a mom and 5 kittens”, “6 kittens I’ve been feeding since summer”, etc.
WE ARE FULL! We cannot take anymore. If you find a cat, be that cats saviour. If you feel bad for the cat freezing in the cold, bring him in. Everyone has a bathroom. Throw a blanket, a litter box and food and water in there. Then work on calling rescues. Call rescues in Calgary and Edmonton (bigger cities have more adoptions). Call NOKA to help with spay and neuter. You’ll find it easier to find placement for kitties that are fully vetted. If you find a kitty and need help, reach out. I can help with supplies, I’m even willing to help with vetting.
People who say “there is not a cat overpopulation crisis” is clearly not paying attention.
If you have a cat that is not fixed-you are part of the problem.
Some of the sweet peas we rescued in the last week 🥰

12/07/2025

Go on down to Petland with your fur baby and get your pictures with Santa! While your there say hi to Pepper-who is hanging out with the gang looking for her purfect furever home 😻

Step into the festive spirit at Petland Lethbridge with our magical Santa photo experience! With a $5 donation, you’ll gain access to our cozy holiday setup—snap your own photos or let our team help capture a memory your whole family will love.

While you’re here, take some time to explore our beautifully adorned Christmas trees, adorned with photos of local dogs and cats hoping for brighter days and loving homes. 💕🐾

We’re proudly collecting donations for three incredible local rescues: Cats Sass Rescue, Windy City Canine Rescue, and Greta’s Roost.

Your kindness helps support animals right here in our community.

Come make a joyful holiday memory—and spread a little extra love to those who need it most this season. ✨

12/03/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

12/02/2025

We have a Big Big Surprise for the kitties tonight! We will be going live at 6(ish)pm!! You don’t wanna miss this announcement!!