The Hervey Foundation for Cats

12/06/2025

Second-hand cats give first-class love — because they know what it means to be chosen.
Behind every rescued cat is a story of resilience, quiet hope, and a heart waiting to belong.
When you adopt, you aren’t just giving a cat a home — you’re giving them a new chapter.
And in return, they love with a tenderness that feels deeper, warmer, and truer than you ever expected.
They don’t take your kindness for granted… they cherish it.
And they show you every day that sometimes the best love comes from those who’ve been waiting the longest.

12/05/2025

***New Blog***
"For decades, people have sworn their cats were watching television with them. They’d see their cat look at the TV and assume they were taking in the same content alongside them. But here’s the truth: for much of television history, cats weren’t actually seeing what humans were seeing."

For decades, people have sworn their cats were watching television with them. They’d see their cat look at the TV and assume they were taking in the same content alongside them. But here’s the truth: for much of television history, cats weren’t actually seeing what humans were seeing.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday!

What is Giving Tuesday? It’s an international generosity movement started back in 2012, encouraging people all over the globe to look within their hearts and give to the charities and causes that mean the most to them.

We hope you’ll support us during Giving Tuesday this year. It would mean a lot to us!

Follow the link to support us this year!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141486

12/02/2025

Important! Please read!

Today is Giving Tuesday!

What is Giving Tuesday? It’s an international generosity movement started back in 2012, encouraging people all over the globe to look within their hearts and give to the charities and causes that mean the most to them.

We hope you’ll support us during Giving Tuesday this year. It would mean a lot to us!

Follow the link to support us this year!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141486

11/27/2025

***New Blog***
"Mornings can be chaotic – especially in a busy household. With the sounds of alarms, the coffeemaker, and humans rushing around to get their day started, it can feel overwhelming to felines living under the same roof. Cats are creatures of routine – and actually quite trainable. While you won’t have them dancing on two legs for a treat, you can easily get them used to a routine around the house so long as it is consistent and rewarding."

Mornings can be chaotic – especially in a busy household. With the sounds of alarms, the coffeemaker, and humans rushing around to get their day started, it can feel overwhelming to felines living under the same roof. Cats are creatures of routine – and actually quite trainable. While you won’...

11/24/2025

Make Christmas Special for a Cat in our Shelter!

This year, we have teamed up with long-time sponsor, and incredibly generous, G & E Pharmacy, to make Christmas special for our kitties.

You can either call, email, or go down in person to drop off a new, unused cat toy, or purchase a new one to donate to the cats at The Hervey Foundation, and they will make sure it gets to us for the big day!

G & E Pharmacy
7326 Whyte Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
(780) 469-7667

11/24/2025

Giving Tuesday is happening on December 2, 2025. Please help us if you can, but more importantly, if you believe in our mission - taking care of cats who are abandoned, abused, sick, or suffering. Your donations go directly to caring for the cats, not to administration or salaries.

If you want to make a donation today, visit the link below!

11/20/2025

***New Blog***
As cat lovers, it can be quite tempting to add another feline to your dwelling. We know just how much fun and rewarding a cat can be in our lives, and if one is great, why not two?"

As cat lovers, it can be quite tempting to add another feline to your dwelling. We know just how much fun and rewarding a cat can be in our lives, and if one is great, why not two? Cats can be quite fussy, especially around other cats, but they are capable of peaceful co-habitation, and if you get

11/12/2025

***Winter Newsletter***
"The winter edition is here! Come celebrate our favourite time of the year with informational pieces about keeping your cat warm, how to get a great photo and some more fun stuff! Don’t forget to check out the Gary and Morris story in this edition. It is a real fun one!"

The winter edition is here! Come celebrate our favourite time of the year with informational pieces about keeping your cat warm, how to get a great photo and some more fun stuff! Don’t forget to check out the Gary and Morris story in this edition. It is a real fun one!

11/07/2025

***New Blog***
"Cats are all different little people. While they may all be drawn to certain behaviours (like scratching and puking), their personalities are all quite distinct. Multi-cat households know this best. Seeing a group of cats coexist with a family of humans paints a pretty clear picture of just how different they all can be."

Cats are all different little people. While they may all be drawn to certain behaviours (like scratching and puking), their personalities are all quite distinct. Multi-cat households know this best. Seeing a group of cats coexist with a family of humans paints a pretty clear picture of just how diff

10/30/2025

***New Blog***
"Halloween is a great time for us humans, but for cats (and many other pets), it can be terrifying. The holiday is full of unfamiliar scents, sounds, shapes and creatures, all of which can catch even the most confident feline off guard."

Halloween is a great time for us humans, but for cats (and many other pets), it can be terrifying. The holiday is full of unfamiliar scents, sounds, shapes and creatures, all of which can catch even the most confident feline off guard.

08/28/2025

***New Blog***
"As the air cools and leaves begin to change, you might notice another seasonal shift happening inside your home: clumps of cat hair gathering on the floor, couch, and just about everywhere else. Maybe you’ve looked at the clumps and wondered if your cat was going bald. The good news is: you’re not alone. Cats go through seasonal coat changes, and autumn is a particularly big one – especially for long-haired breeds. But why does this happen, and how can you manage it?"

As the air cools and leaves begin to change, you might notice another seasonal shift happening inside your home: clumps of cat hair gathering on the floor, couch, and just about everywhere else. Maybe you’ve looked at the clumps and wondered if your cat was going bald. The good news is: you’re n...