Island Tails

12/09/2025

has a few Holiday Kitty Visit openings available, if you are in need of Loving & Professional Pet Care this Christmas, please reserve your (free) meet & greet & preferred dates with me soon to avoid disappointment. 🐈‍⬛🎄🐈

Every ISLAND TAILS Cat Visit includes:

Peace of mind.
Plenty of love.
Play, enrichment, companionship.
Feeding and water replenishment.
Litter box cleaning.
Behavioral changes & safety monitored.
Daily updates. (including photos)
Making your home look occupied while you are away.

Upon request:
Daily kitty brushing.
Watering of indoor plants.
Mail brought in.

All of my Amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Client Reviews can be found on Facebook & Instagram.

12/09/2025

Thank you for all you do Foster Kritters Feral Cat Rescue - Society.

12/09/2025

Lets keep these Holidays safe for all of our much loved fur Companions. Animal Medical Center 🫶🏻

The holidays can bring so much joy into our homes, and our pets feel that energy along with us. But with all the new sights and smells, they may encounter things that aren’t safe for them. Review these winter holiday tips to help keep your pets protected so everyone can enjoy the season together.

🐾🎁🐶🔌🎄🐱🕯️

Las fiestas pueden traer mucha alegría a nuestros hogares, y las mascotas también sienten esa energía. Pero con tantos olores y decoraciones nuevas, pueden encontrarse con cosas que no son seguras para ellas. Estos consejos para las fiestas de invierno pueden ayudarte a mantener a tus mascotas seguras y a que todos disfruten de la temporada.

12/09/2025

This is something I had to be very mindful of when I lived in colder provinces, thank you for this important reminder Guardians of Nature 🐾 ❄️ 🐾
Lets keep them all safe.

REMINDER…
Rock salt causes burns, poisoning, and long-term soil damage.
Dogs, foxes, deer, and birds all suffer from its runoff.
Use safer, inexpensive alternatives — protecting wildlife is easy.

12/09/2025

It has been so many months since I have been able to visit my oldest & 1st furriend I made here when I first moved to BC. I sure do Love you Ragnaros aka Raggy Butts 😍🧡🥰

In need of Loving & Professional Pet Care this Holiday Season, Island Tails is currently welcoming New Clients in the Downtown & James Bay areas of Victoria. Please email [email protected] to schedule your (free) Meet & Greet with me today.

Every ISLAND TAILS Cat Visit includes:
Peace of mind.
Plenty of love.
Play, enrichment, companionship.
Feeding and water replenishment.
Litter box cleaning.
Behavioral changes & safety monitored.
Daily updates. (including photos)
Making your home look occupied while you are away.

Upon request:
Daily kitty brushing.
Watering of indoor plants.
Mail brought in.

All of my Amazing Client Reviews can be found on Island Tails Facebook & Instagram.

12/08/2025

A very important read and awareness. Thank you Amy's Bunny Barn Society.

Sprout has an important message to share on behalf of all bunnos🐰

A Harsh Truth About “Pets for the Kids”

Rescues see it all the time, parents adopt an animal “for the kids,” only to give it up when the novelty wears off, the child moves away, life gets busy or the child isnt following through with their promises.

The companion you once loved and celebrated, is suddenly inconvenient, ignored and neglected.

This is one of many reasons that rescues are cautious when adopting and why they have such a thorough adoption process. A pet is never the child’s responsibility. The core responsibilites will always land on the adults. Expecting a child to care for a living being when they are incapable of caring for themselves is not realistic.

It’s your job to model what commitment looks like, to teach your kids responsibility by living it, not by abandoning an animal when it no longer serves its purpose.

♡ Animals aren’t toys.
♡ They aren’t life lessons you discard.
♡ They’re living, feeling beings who deserve stability, safety, and unconditional love. ❤️

** We understand there are many exceptions to this specific case. We have adopted many bunnies to amazing and dedicated adopters with kids**

12/03/2025

I couldn’t agree more. A pet is a life long commitment. ♥️

This season, remember: pets aren’t presents, they’re commitments 🐾
Every animal deserves a home that lasts beyond the holidays, not one chosen for excitement or surprise. Adoption means care, dedication, vet bills, proper housing, & time…. for life.

Please adopt with intention, not impulse this holiday season (& all the time!) 🤍

12/03/2025

Saving lives, one kitty at a time… please if you know of a kitty in need please check out how to build your very own DIY cat shelter online.

12/03/2025

Thank you for always advocating for our pets & companions Frisky Feline Behavior Counseling.

🔥 AS A CAT BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT, I NEED TO SAY THIS LOUDLY: Please—listen to the cat in front of you.🔥

Every day I see cats being pushed past their comfort zones not because people are unkind, but because the cat’s signals are missed or misunderstood. And the cats pay the price for that.

When a cat’s eyes are dilated, when their ears flatten or swivel, when they hiss, growl, swat, cling with their nails, pull away, or their tail flicks sharply— 👉 they are telling you they are uncomfortable.

This is communication. This is a request for space.

So many scratches and bites that seem “sudden” are actually the result of ignored warning signs. If a cat learns that hissing or pulling away doesn’t work—that people will keep touching anyway—what choice do they have left?

We encourage humans to set boundaries. We tell people they never have to accept unwanted hugs or touches.

So WHY don't cats deserve that same respect?
WHY cant they say NO?

It breaks my heart how often I see videos of stressed, cornered cats crouching away, growling while being pet because the human wants to touch them—even while the cat is begging for space. These cats aren’t being “spicy.” Nor are they aggressive. They’re scared or they’re overwhelmed. They’re trying their best to cope with a situation they are being forced into.

Please understand:
💛 It is completely okay for a cat not to want physical contact.
💛 It is completely okay for a cat not to be a lap cat.
💛 Not every cat enjoys petting—and that doesn’t make them bad or difficult. We can LOVE in other ways.

We need to stop forcing every cat into a mold of what we think a “friendly” cat should be. They are individuals. They have boundaries. They have feelings JUST LIKE WE DO!
And their signals matter.

If we want safer interactions, fewer “behavior issues,” fewer returns, fewer misunderstandings—and a stronger bond.....
we must start respecting what cats are telling us.

Listen to them.
Love them for them, not who we want them to be.
Give them the space they’re asking for.

It’s one of the kindest things we can do for them. 🐾💛

12/03/2025

Thank you Guardians of Nature.

✨ A few minutes of care this winter can save lives! Let's keep our pets and wildlife safe.
• Clean up spills immediately.
• Store coolant, de-icer, and salt indoors.
• Never dump antifreeze on the ground.
• Use pet-safe or wildlife-safe ice melt.

12/02/2025

Just a little something I have offered my Pawsome Clients since I first opened in 2016. 🐾 🎁 🐾

If your referral results in a new Client Booking one of my services, Island Tails Thanks you with a F R E E Pet Visit or Dog Walk ($30 value) *conditions apply.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE MANY YEARS OF LOVE, SUPPORT & YOUR REFERRALS. ✨

12/02/2025

I am so grateful for my job & for my Beautiful Clients. I Love you Birdie, I hope to see you again real soon.
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has a few Holiday Kitty Visit Reservations still available, please book your preferred dates soon to avoid disappointment.