Calgary's cat rescue ecosystem
Calgary has one of the strongest cat rescue networks in Canada, with multiple cat-focused organizations and several full-service shelters that handle both cats and dogs. Unlike dog rescue (where one or two big shelters dominate), cat rescue in Calgary is distributed across organizations with different specialties — some focus on senior cats, some on kittens and bonded pairs, others on FIV+ and special-needs cases.
LocalPetFinder pulls live listings from these rescues every few hours so you can see all currently available cats in one place, then click through to apply directly with the rescue.
Calgary Cat Rescue Organizations
BC SPCA
136 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Regina Cat Rescue
113 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
AARCS
82 catsProvince-wide rescue with a large foster network. Often has cats from rural and Indigenous communities. Structured compatibility info on each cat profile.
Heart and Soul Dog and Cat Rescue
64 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Battlefords Humane Society
61 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
North Toronto Cat Rescue
58 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program
57 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SCARS
56 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Windsor/Essex County Humane Society
55 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SPA de la Mauricie
55 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Tails of Freedom Rescue
54 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Biscuits and Purrs Cat Rescue
53 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
St. John's Humane Services
49 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Humane Society of Greater Niagara
49 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue
49 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Chatons Orphelins Montréal
44 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Nova Scotia SPCA
43 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SPA de l'Estrie
42 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Winnipeg Kitten Adoption
42 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Proanima
41 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society
40 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Kingston Humane Society
40 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Owner Rehoming
39 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Swan Valley Animal Protection League
37 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
MEOW Foundation
35 catsCalgary's largest cat-only rescue. Specializes in stray and abandoned cats. All cats spayed/neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested before adoption. Indoor-only homes required.
Ontario SPCA (Central Ontario)
33 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Montreal SPCA
33 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ottawa Humane Society
30 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter
29 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Winnipeg Humane Society
27 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Pawsitive Match
27 catsFoster-based rescue with cats throughout Calgary. Both cats and dogs. Detailed cat profiles with personality notes from foster families.
Grateful Friends Animal Rescue
27 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
CARES Cat Shelter
26 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
North East SPCA
26 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue
25 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Hamilton-Burlington SPCA
24 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Zoe's Animal Rescue
24 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Humane Society London & Middlesex
23 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
D'Arcy's ARC
22 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Heaven Can Wait
22 catsCalgary-area rescue handling both cats and dogs. Lower volume but takes special-needs and senior cats other rescues turn away.
Embrace a Discarded Animal Society
22 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ontario SPCA (Ottawa Area)
22 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association
21 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Rescue Siamese & Stray Cats
21 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Feline Rescue Foundation of Alberta
21 catsNo-kill cat-only rescue. Splits cats into Individual / Bonded Pairs / Seniors / Extra Love categories. Specializes in finding homes for harder-to-place cats.
SPCA Laurentides-Labelle
20 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
PEI Humane Society
19 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Yorkton SPCA
19 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Central Alberta Humane Society
19 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Lethbridge PAW Society
18 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Furry Tales Cat Rescue
18 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association
18 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
North Bay & District Humane Society
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Moose Jaw Humane Society
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Saskatoon Animal Control Agency
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SPA de Québec
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Sarnia & District Humane Society
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Estevan Humane Society
17 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Northumberland Humane Society
16 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Kannata Valley Kats Rescue
15 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Guelph Humane Society
14 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Edmonton Humane Society
14 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Westman Animal Rescue
14 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Humboldt & District SPCA
13 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Prince Albert SPCA
13 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Peterborough Humane Society
12 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Victoria Pet Adoption Society
12 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SPCA Swift Current
12 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SOS Prairie Rescue Inc.
12 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Cochrane Humane Society
12 catsCochrane-based shelter serving Cochrane and area. Smaller but well-run with detailed cat profiles. Typically a few cats and kittens.
Border Paws Animal Shelter
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Annex Cat Rescue
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Brant County SPCA
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Broken Promises Rescue Society
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Saskatoon SPCA
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Wag-a-Muffin
11 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Regina Humane Society
10 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Fredericton SPCA
10 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
9 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
City of Toronto Animal Services
9 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Calgary Humane Society
9 catsCalgary's biggest full-service shelter. Open Adoption Centre with both walk-ins and appointments. Fees include full medical workup.
Cambridge & District Humane Society
9 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Pembina Valley Humane Society
9 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ontario SPCA & Humane Society
8 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
South Shore Cat Rescue
8 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Toronto Humane Society
7 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Cats Home Foundation
7 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ontario SPCA (Toronto Area)
6 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Delta Community Animal Shelter
6 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Langley Animal Protection Society
6 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
People for Animal Wellbeing
5 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ontario SPCA (Thunder Bay)
5 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Portage Animal Welfare Society
5 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Wayward Whiskers
5 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Penny's All Breed Animal Rescue
4 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
CRD Animal Shelter
4 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
SPCA de l'Outaouais
3 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue
2 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Brandon Humane Society
2 catsCalgary-area cat rescue.
Baibao Rescue and Adoption Society
1 catCalgary-area cat rescue.
Ontario SPCA (Sudbury)
1 catCalgary-area cat rescue.
How cat rescue adoption works in Calgary
- Browse listings across all Calgary cat rescues in one place — that's what LocalPetFinder is for.
- Apply directly through the rescue's website. LocalPetFinder is not a shelter — every “Adopt” button leads to the rescue's own application form.
- Phone or virtual interview — most rescues will call to confirm fit before in-person meetings.
- Meet the cat at a foster home, the shelter, or sometimes at an adoption event at PetSmart.
- Adoption fee typically covers spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and FIV/FeLV testing. Range $100-$250 depending on age and needs.
- Bring your cat home. Use the 3-3-3 rule: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to adjust, 3 months to feel at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest cat rescue in Calgary?▼
MEOW Foundation is Calgary's largest cat-only rescue. They typically have 20-30+ cats and kittens available at any time. Calgary Humane Society also has a substantial cat program. AARCS, despite being known for dogs, has dozens of cats in foster too.
How do I surrender a cat in Calgary?▼
Calgary Humane Society accepts cat surrenders by appointment with a fee. MEOW Foundation, AARCS, and FRFA all run intake-by-application — they'll add your cat to a waitlist and place when foster space opens. For urgent surrenders, contact Calgary Animal Services. Avoid abandoning cats outdoors.
Do Calgary cat rescues do home checks?▼
Most do, especially for kittens and special-needs cats. Expect an application form, references, and sometimes a virtual or in-person home visit. The process protects the cat and is usually completed within a week.
Can I volunteer with a Calgary cat rescue?▼
Yes — every Calgary cat rescue takes volunteers, especially fosters. MEOW Foundation, FRFA, and Calgary Humane Society have ongoing foster needs. AARCS runs an extensive foster network. See current volunteer opportunities.
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