Speak Up For Paws

Speak Up For Paws We’re a registered charity tackling the community cat crisis in Ottawa and surrounding areas through TNR, advocacy, and accessible spay/neuter.

Educating our neighbours, reducing suffering, and saving lives, one paw at a time. Speak up, save a life. We are 2 women dedicated to helping cats and helping others help cats. We have teamed together to empower others through education and advocacy. We don’t claim to have all the answers or even always have the right answers. We are here to have a conversation, share and learn ourselves. Our goal

is to share our knowledge and information with likeminded individuals who are also dedicated to helping cats and other animals. Although our focus is with cats we feel that all animals deserve a voice. As individuals we can make a small difference but as a community, we can create a larger impact. Sandi Lawson- Founded and operates Adopt Me Cat Rescue. Also fosters wildlife when possible. Passionate about all animals and believes they are equally deserving of love, respect and compassion. Jackie Gauthier- Founder and owner of Jackie to the rescue Passionate about rescuing always ready to go when the call comes in whether it be for a cat or a dog all the way down to a chipmunk or a bird I will be there. Speaking up for those with no voice to speak up for themselves.

RESERVE NOW!
06/01/2026

RESERVE NOW!

🐾 Help us control the pet population! 🐾

Our next transport for spay and neuter services is happening this Wednesday, June 10th! We are picking up from Bronson and Barrhaven and heading to the Brockville Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Service Costs:

・ Neutering: $150

・ Spaying: $255

・ Includes a microchip for identification!

Spaying and neutering not only protects your pet from serious health risks like cancer but also helps reduce the number of cats in our local rescues and shelters. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!

📧 Ready to book?
Send your request now to [email protected] to reserve your spot!

We have wine! Currently available for pickup in Rockland, Alta Vista and soon in Barrhaven. Order your today!  See flyer...
05/27/2026

We have
wine! Currently available for pickup in Rockland, Alta Vista and soon in Barrhaven. Order your today! See flyer for details.

🍷 Indulge for a Cause! 🐾

Ready to sip some great wine and make a BIG impact? We are thrilled to announce our Speak Up For Paws Wine Fundraiser!

For a $50 donation, you get a handcrafted trio of irresistible wines to enjoy at home. Whether you're a fan of sweet, crisp, or bold flavours, this set has something for everyone:

💖 Raspberry Dragon Fruit Rosé – Refreshingly sweet with exotic tropical notes.
🍑 Peach Perfection White – Crisp, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
🍒 Cherry Sangria Red – Rich, bold, and fruit-forward with a delicious twist.

Your support helps us continue our mission to Dedicate, Educate, and Advocate for animals in need.

How to Order:
E-Transfer $50 to: [email protected]

Include your preferred pickup location in the e-transfer notes:
📍 Rockland
📍 Alta Vista
📍 Barrhaven
📍 North Gower

Great wine. Big impact. Together, we make a difference. Cheers to that!

🐾 Help us control the pet population! 🐾Our next transport for spay and neuter services is happening this Wednesday, June...
05/22/2026

🐾 Help us control the pet population! 🐾

Our next transport for spay and neuter services is happening this Wednesday, June 10th! We are picking up from Bronson and Barrhaven and heading to the Brockville Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Service Costs:

・ Neutering: $150

・ Spaying: $255

・ Includes a microchip for identification!

Spaying and neutering not only protects your pet from serious health risks like cancer but also helps reduce the number of cats in our local rescues and shelters. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!

📧 Ready to book?
Send your request now to [email protected] to reserve your spot!

It’s a heartbreaking reality, but animal hoarding isn't just something you see on reality TV. It is happening right now,...
05/19/2026

It’s a heartbreaking reality, but animal hoarding isn't just something you see on reality TV. It is happening right now, in neighborhoods just like yours.

Often driven by mental health struggles or a well-intentioned desire to "rescue" that spirals out of control, animal hoarding causes immense, silent suffering for both the animals and the humans involved. Because it typically happens behind closed doors, community awareness is the most powerful tool we have to stop it.

Here are some potential signs that a neighbor or someone in your community might be struggling with animal hoarding:

THIS IS WHAT  ‘’LOVE ‘’ looks like to some owners (hoarders) 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄😑🤬At our l’Orignal colony 😭A total of 6 kittens and a...
05/18/2026

THIS IS WHAT ‘’LOVE ‘’ looks like to some owners (hoarders) 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄😑🤬

At our l’Orignal colony 😭

A total of 6 kittens and a mom who has been pushing out babies for 4 years were pulled today and THANK GOD HE LOVES THEM!!!!! 🙄

Severe URI being treated at home with home remedies, no vetting setting these kittens up to die or lose an eye, because he’s selfish and didn’t want them to leave.

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🐾 Help us control the pet population! 🐾Our next transport for spay and neuter services is happening this Wednesday, May ...
05/11/2026

🐾 Help us control the pet population! 🐾

Our next transport for spay and neuter services is happening this Wednesday, May 13th! We are picking up from Bronson and Barrhaven and heading to the Brockville Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Service Costs:

・ Neutering: $150

・ Spaying: $255

・ Includes a microchip for identification!

Spaying and neutering not only protects your pet from serious health risks like cancer but also helps reduce the number of cats in our local rescues and shelters. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!

📧 Ready to book?
Send your request now to [email protected] to reserve your spot!

💔 The Hard Truth 💔Rescues and shelters across the country aren't just "full", we are drowning. Every single day, we rece...
05/10/2026

💔 The Hard Truth 💔

Rescues and shelters across the country aren't just "full", we are drowning. Every single day, we receive dozens of pleas for help:

・ The "Moving" abandonment: Healthy, senior dogs left behind in empty apartments.

・ The "Oops" litters: Boxes of kittens dumped in ditches because a pet wasn't fixed.

・ The Overwhelmed Shelters: Facilities having to make the impossible choice of which healthy, loving animal must be euthanized simply to make room for the next arrival.

🧠 The Hidden Toll

There is a term for what we feel: Compassion Fatigue. It’s the weight of saying "no" because there literally isn't a square inch of space left. It’s the nightmares about the ones we couldn't get to in time. It’s the financial strain of vet bills that never end. We are losing good, kind-hearted rescuers to burnout and depression because the tide of overpopulation never stops rising.

🐾 How You Can Stop the Cycle

We cannot adopt our way out of this crisis. We have to stop it at the source.

1. Spay and Neuter: This is the only permanent solution. It is a simple procedure that prevents thousands of unwanted births.

2. Commitment is Forever: Animals are family, not disposable accessories. If you aren't ready for a 15-year commitment, please don't get a pet.

3. Support Your Local Rescuers: Whether it’s a share, a donation, or a kind word, we are running on fumes.

Please, if you love animals, be part of the solution. Spay and neuter your pets. Don’t let another life become a statistic just because there was nowhere left for them to go.

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Ottawa, ON

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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