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Thank you to everyone who participated in CatNap's Annual Online Auction!

It was our most successful auction yet, thanks to all the volunteer organizers
and everyone who went online to purchase.

Be sure to visit our Craft and Bake Sale, Saturday Nov 30 and Sun Dec 1
from 10 am to 2 pm at 2109 Meredith Road, Nanaimo,

ADOPTABLES

For a complete up-to-date list of cats and kittens currently available for adoption, please visit our Facebook page here

or visit us here on Petfinder

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CatNap believes that all cats are entitled to a safe, caring, and happy home.

CatNap Society (Cats Needing Aid and Protection) is a 100% volunteer-based cat

rescue located in Nanaimo, BC that was formed in 1998 by a small local group of caring individuals who wanted to make a difference for the homeless cats of Nanaimo.

We are a CRA registered charity and BC Society that has grown to well over a hundred

active volunteers who help with all areas of our operations - from rescue/trapping,

fostering, vet appointment transport, pickup of donations, cleaning, adoptions,

fundraising, administration, communications and a number of other valuable tasks -

allowing us to help almost 700 cats and kittens annually.

Our mandate is to rescue feral and abandoned cats and kittens, have their medical

needs met including treatment of illness, injury, vaccines, parasite control, spay/neuter

surgeries and socialize them in foster homes before finding them loving homes. In the

case of some feral cats who are unlikely to be successfully socialized to an indoor

home, they will be released back to their original colony location after receiving required medical care and are spayed/neutered, and where they are provided shelter and daily food and water by a caregiver.

We rely upon donations from the public and fundraising events to sustain our rescue

efforts and operations. Every gift of support, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated

and goes towards helping the cats and kittens coming into our care.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

CatNap Apparel

For inquiries on sizing availability and to place an order,
email us at catnapsociety@gmail.com

Garment colour choices as shown:
Dark grey or White depending on design selected

Unisex T-shirt - $22 including tax

Women’s Tanks - $15 including tax

Hoodies (2 designs; dark grey only) - $50 including tax

Shipping not available – local pickup in Nanaimo, BC only

🐈Reminder!🐈

CatNap Bottle Drive coming up Sunday June 1st

We hope you'll bring your refundables to us on Sunday June 1, 2025 at the 2375 Hayes Road Regional Recycling facility (follow our signs to around back of the building).

We will be there from 9am to 3pm.

If you'd like us to pick them up in advance, we're happy to do that too. Please email catnapinfo@shaw.ca or send message via FB or IG to make arrangements.

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization and rely on donations and fundraising events like this to continue to help hundreds of #local cats and kittens every year.

Thank you for your support! 🧃🍾

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛Coming up this Saturday!!🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

CatNap Garage and Plant Sale!

Come out and support the locally rescued cats and kittens while find some amazing treasures and filling up your garden with annuals, perennials and veggie starters.

There will be something for everyone.

Hope to everyone out!

Soup is #ADOPTABLE from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Male, domestic short hair, brown tabby with white

🥣 Introducing Soup – Calm. Curious. Kinda chewy.

If you’re looking for a cat who doesn’t need to be the center of attention but still somehow becomes the center of attention, allow us to present: Soup.

At 10 ½ months old, Soup is in that perfectly awkward “teenager” stage—tall, lanky, a little thumpy on the feet, and full of potential. With a bobcat-style tail, white socks with tiny black dots on the toes (seriously, tiny toe sprinkles), and soft brown tabby markings, he’s got the looks—and the charm—to quietly steal your heart.

Soup isn’t flashy. He’s not leaping into laps or bouncing off the walls for attention. What he is, is steady. He takes his time. He watches before he jumps. And once he’s decided you’re worth it, you get the full Soup experience: rubbing against your legs, purring like a motorcycle, and maybe plopping nearby for a chill hangout.

Don’t let the laid-back energy fool you—Soup is a player. He loves a good chase, wrestling sessions with another cat, and anything that involves catnip or kicking toys. Bonus points if the toy is velvety or stuffed with crinkly goodness. If you happen to leave your socks or a hoodie on the floor, he’ll thank you for the donation. Buttons, zippers, and strings are all fair game for chewing, so maybe keep the laundry basket off-limits. (He’ll still try. He's bold like that.)

Soup does best when he has companionship—be it a human to hang out with or another cat to roughhouse with. He’s fine being alone for short stretches, but he’ll let you know when he’s had enough solo time. He’s polite about it… just loud.

He’s also easy to handle for nail trims and brushing (though he’d prefer just pets, thanks), and while he’s okay being picked up, please don’t expect long cuddles. He's more of a "pets, then down" kinda guy.

Soup should start in a smaller safe room where he can get used to the sounds, smells and people in his new home. Reading the “Rule of Three” document included with the adoption resources will help you help Soup settle in.

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Souffle is #ADOPTABLE from PetSmart, Nanaim

Female, domestic short hair, black and white

A little bit shy, a little bit fancy, and a whole lot of heart.

At just ten months old, Soufflé is a dainty tuxedo kitten with the softest fur and the gentlest soul. She moves like a ballerina—quiet, graceful, curious—and while she startles easily, she always comes back to explore a little more. Her bravery may be quiet, but it’s steady.

Soufflé isn’t the type to leap into your lap—but give her time, and she’ll roll onto her back and politely offer you her belly for rubs. It’s her favorite way to say, “I trust you.” And when she does, that big purr of hers kicks in—and it’s pure magic.
She loves soft blankets (especially when she can rearrange them), catnip anything, and toys she can carry to bed like treasures. She plays gently, prefers to approach you on her own terms, and finds comfort in having another calm cat nearby.

A patient, loving home is all she’s ever wanted

💌 Because sometimes, the quietest cats love the loudest—and all they need is someone to listen.

Soufflé is ready for her forever. Come meet her at the PetSmart adoption center—she may be shy, but the moment she chooses you, you’ll feel it in your heart.

Soufflé should start in a smaller safe room where she can get used to the sounds, smells and people in her new home. Reading the “Rule of Three” document included with the adoption resources will help you help Soufflé settle in.

#Compatibility
Cats: Yes, with proper introductions
Dogs: Uknown, Soufflé did not meet dogs while in CatNap’s care
Kids: Unknown, Soufflé did not meet kids while in CatNap’s care but older calm teens can be considered

#Age
Estimated age: 10 1/2 months

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Emmie is #ADOPTABLE from Bosley's Bowen Road

Female, domestic short hair, black

Meet Emmie, a kitten that embodies the spirit of curiosity and energy. She's a ball of fun, always ready to play and explore.

Her days are filled with chasing imaginary creatures, batting at her toys, and leaping into the air with the agility only a kitten could possess.

But Emmie isn't all about games. She also has a soft side that craves cuddles and the warmth of a loving touch. At the end of playtime she'll curl up next to you, purring her heart out.

Adopt Emmie and bring home not just a pet, but a companion that will fill your life with joy, laughter, and unconditional love.

#Compatibility
Cats: Yes
Dogs: Yes, Emmie was very interested in and did well with the large calm cat savvy dog in the foster home
Kids: Unknown, Emmie did not meet children in her foster home but with her busy, fun personality she would likely do well with kids

#Age
Estimated age: 14 ½ weeks

#Veterinary #Information
• Emmie has been spayed
• Emmie was found to have a low-grade heart murmur (Grade 2-3 of 6) and she has not exhibited any clinical signs of concern. Her handling of anesthetic during her spay surgery, which can be impacted by murmurs, was normal/uneventful. It is recommended that heart murmurs be monitored via regular veterinary checkups.
• Vaccinated for FVRCP and Feline Leukemia
• Microchipped
• Deflead and dewormed
• Six weeks of pet insurance
• Health record card
• Specific diagnostic testing may also have been done as each cat's health may warrant while in CatNap's care. Should you wish to have more detailed information before submitting an application, please contact catnapadoptions@gmail.com

CatNap's Adoption Fee for Emmie is $450

The store manager will handle all aspects of the adoption process on CatNap’s behalf.

Please note: Only in person applications are accepted.

ONLY APPROVED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Come find some amazing treasures and lots of plants for your garden all while supporting locally rescued cats and kittens.

2109 Meredith Road (Meredith Courts)
Parking: Meredith Road or the vacant lot across the street

Something for everyone:
Plants
Collectibles
Housewares
Tools - CatNap swag -
Crafts
Baking table

We have expanded our plant sale this year - there will be lots of annuals, perennials and veggies. Come stock up your garden!

Payment methods accepted: cash, credit and debit

Once again thank you for supporting cats and kittens rescued in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith area.

Brook is #ADOPTABLE from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Female, domestic short hair, brown tabby, short tail

Brook is a very pretty brown tabby girl. She is friendly and very playful! Brook loves to chase balls or a laser pointer around the room and is a big fan of kicker toys.

She loves to be petted but prefers playing to being a lap cat. Brook has a tendency to become overstimulated when she plays and may try to wrestle her person's arm. Because of this she would not be suited to a home with young children. The foster home is working hard to re-direct Brook to a toy when she gets overstimulated.

She can be picked up, but she prefers to approach her person on her own

Brook may enjoy the company of another cat, especially another playful cat. The resident cat in the foster home had no interest in making new cat friends. The foster home had two smallish dogs but the dogs were not interested in being friends either.
Brook likes to explore but should start out in a small safe room until she adjusts to a new home

Brook should start in a smaller safe room where she can get used to the sounds, smells and people in her new home. Reading the “Rule of Three” document included with the adoption resources will help you help Brook settle in.

#Compatibility
Cats: Yes, Brook may enjoy the company of a playful feline but would also be fine on her own
Dogs: Unknown, Brook did meet the two small dogs in the foster home but they weren’t interested in interacting with her.
Kids: No, Brook gets over stimulated so is not suitable for kids

#Age
Estimated age: 12 months

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A huge thanks to Mohit and his team at Panago Pizza 4th St. Nanaimo for their very generous donation of pizza for our CatNap Volunteers!

Mohit recognizes the work CatNap does to help local cats in need and was happy to support us.

We recently held our charity’s AGM and Volunteer Social and the pizza sponsorship was very much appreciated and enjoyed by all.

THANK YOU Mohit!

If you have a chance to support Mohit and his 4th St Panago Pizza location (and a great Canadian-owned pizza company), please do so! 🍕 🇨🇦

Tulip and Snowdrop have been adopted from PetSmart, Nanaimo

X File Kittens have been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Thank you to Riplee's Ranch Holistic Pet Food for another generous donation of kibble and canned to help feed the cats in CatNap's care.

Here are a few of our cats that are fortunate to be enjoying the high quality food!

Riplee's Ranch is a BC company helping our locally rescued cats and kittens.

Thank you Riplee's Ranch for your ongoing support.

@ripleesranch

Strudel has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

The Flower Kittens have been #ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Stew has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village

Thank you to @okocat for their generous donation of cat litter to the locally rescued cats and kittens in CatNap’s care.

Your support is very much appreciated it.

The cats are liking the new litter!

@okocat also kindly donated $3 coupons for our adopters, and they will be included in their adoption bags while quantities last!

We are looking for a special home for Quince!

Quince was born with a chest wall deformity known as ‘pectus excavatum’, where the rib cartilage and chest bone are not formed correctly and is quite rare. The result is a concave or sunken chest wall, and it causes the heart to be moved to the left side of the chest cavity, causing pressure to the right side of the heart and parts of the lungs. (further details below)

Quince is a fun, loving kitten looking to submit her resume for the purrfect forever home. Quince is a wonderful balance of affectionate and active. She loves to climb up to hang with you on your lap, bed or couch.

In her first foster home she was occasionally "fired" from her office job due to getting a little too distracting during business hours by running across the keyboard or balancing on her foster dad's shoulder and rubbing his face while he's on an important Zoom call. However, she's such a charming, charismatic employee that she always gets hired back a few hours later.

In Quince’s current foster home, she has really enjoyed the company of all the members of the family. She would follow the tween around the home like a puppy. She much prefers people to other four legged species.

Quince is very affectionate with people. She values all the time she can spend with her humans. She is looking for a home where someone is around a lot and where she is allowed to be in any room where you are. She wants to sleep with her people at night.

Like any proper cat, she's also a fan of playing in boxes, and is a sucker for treats and catnip. Quince is rather leery and grumbly towards new cats she meets. She does eventually accept other cats but loves and chooses her people over other cats.

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Sandwich has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Foster Homes are Needed for #Locally Rescued Cats and Kittens!

Every year hundreds of cats and kittens from the Nanaimo/Ladysmith area are helped by CatNap.

The more foster homes we have, the more local cats and kittens we can help!

All you need is a small space (spare room, bathroom, den etc), love and patience.

CatNap provides food, litter and other supplies as well as all medical care for all cats and kittens in care.

We have a great team of foster homes who can share advice and offer support.

Please consider fostering with CatNap Society.

Fill out a volunteer application form found at the following link: https://www.catnapsociety.com/volunteer

We look forward to hearing from you and showing you how rewarding fostering can be.

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2025 CATNAP GARAGE & PLANT SALE

Come find some amazing treasures all while supporting locally rescued cats and kittens.

Saturday May 24, 2025
9am - 2pm
2109 Meredith Road (Meredith Courts)

Parking: Meredith Road or the vacant lot across the street

Something for everyone:
Clothing - Collectibles
Housewares
Tools - CatNap swag -
Craft table
Baking table

We have expanded our plant sale this year - there will be lots of annuals, perennials and veggies. Come stock up your garden!

Payment methods accepted: cash, credit and debit

Do you have items in good condition to donate to the garage sale? Please email catnapinfo@shaw.ca or message us via FB messenger with a phone number for follow up.

Once again thank you for supporting cats and kittens rescued in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith area.

Moses has been #adopted from Bosley's University Village

Orbit is #ADOPTABLE from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Male, domestic short hair, black and white

Orbit is a big, handsome, black and white male cat with bright round eyes that speak to his curious side. He has done well with some of the cats in the foster home. He is a big boy who doesn’t always remember his size when playing and that can be intimidating to some cats. He won’t be a cuddle or grooming buddy for another cat but rather a respectful housemate.

Orbit will do best in a quiet home where he can find a safe cave like spot to nap during the day. The evening is when Orbit shows his silly side, he enjoys playing with his toys and is especially active in the evening and into the night.

Orbit prefers to keep all four feet on the ground and will do his own walking but once he is comfortable, he will come join you on the couch to watch a move, read a book while getting some cuddles snuggled up close. Orbit loves chin scratches that result in his elevator butt.

Orbit makes an adorable "mrow" sound to get attention. He likes to follow you around the house keeping you company.

He does have a curious side which will lead him to investigate and show interest in things that he shouldn’t play with. String toys, feathers, plastic items should be put away when his playtime isn’t supervised. Also, ensure any house plants are safe for cats to protect Orbit from his own curious ways.

Orbit should start in a smaller safe room where he can get used to the sounds, smells and people in his new home. Reading the “Rule of Three” document included with the adoption resources will help you help Orbit settle in.

#Ideal #home
• Orbit needs a patient, calm and predictable adult home. His adopters will need to work with him while he settles in and gains confidence in his new surroundings.

• Please note that he is currently most active in the evening and at night so his adopters need to make sure this matches their schedule and expectations.

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Deacon has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Quillback has been #ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Cannellini has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Lyrica has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Southgate, Nanaimo

Rigging has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Scone has been #ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Yarder has been #ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

A big Thank You to our amazing community and our adoption partner, PetSmart Nanaimo.

1186 cans of food were donated, to help feed the CatNap cats and kittens, during the March National Adoption Week last week.

We continue to be blown away by the ongoing level of community support for locally rescued cats and kittens!

Fiyero has #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

CatNap's March Bottle Drive was again a big success thanks to our community of supporters.

The total raised was $2526.95

All the money raised helps locally rescued cats and kittens, like the one in this post, get the care they need.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

The next CatNap Bottle Drive is June 1st, 2025

Nanaimo Recycling Depot at 2375 Hayes Road (around back)
9-3pm

As always, we're happy to pick up your refundables anytime. Just send us a FB or IG message or email catnapinfo@shaw.ca

DOES YOUR CAT, DOG or RABBIT HAVE A MICROCHIP?
Would you like one to help get them home if they go missing?
CatNap Society is having a low cost microchip Clinic in Nanaimo on Sunday April 27 from 10-12pm. $35 includes microchip and life time registration. Please email catnapinfo@shaw.ca to make an appointment time.

Proceeds from this event go directly towards helping rescued feral and abandoned cats in and around Nanaimo.

Flint has #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Fennin has been adopted from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Haralson has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Frankie has been adopted from PetSmart Nanaimo

Auld has been ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Come out to the PetSmart Nanaimo Adoption Event this weekend to meet some of our amazing adopt from foster cats.

Some of our adopt from foster cats find staying at the adoption centre overwhelming. Others can't stay due to medical needs thus meet and greets are valuable way for them to come meet potential adopters.

Saturday
11 am - 1pm
Quince ( https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=943975861257837&set=a.503517378637023 )
1-3pm
Cannellini ( https://www.facebook.com/catnapsociety/videos/973705781034459/ )

Sunday
11 am - 1pm
Arlo ( https://www.facebook.com/catnapsociety/videos/9749918475041327/ )
1-3pm
Lyrica ( https://www.facebook.com/catnapsociety/videos/1097625331763597 )

Archibald has been adopted from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Chloe has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Grace has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

PetSmart is celebrating National Adoption Week.

Come meet our adoptable cats!

Watch our social media for when the cats will be arriving.

Our volunteers are busy sorting at our Bottle Drive

Today at the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange 2375 Hayes Road

9-3pm

Coming up this Sunday!

We hope you'll bring your refundables to us on Sunday March 16, 2025 at the 2375 Hayes Road Regional Recycling facility (follow our signs to around back of the building).

We will be there from 9am to 3pm.

If you'd like us to pick them up in advance, we're happy to do that too. Please email catnapinfo@shaw.ca or send message via FB or IG to make arrangements.

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization and rely on donations and fundraising events like this to continue to help hundreds of #local cats and kittens every year.

Thank you for your support! 🧃🍾

Arlo has been #adopted from his foster home in Nanaimo

Rupee has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Samosa has been #ADOPTED from PetSmart, Nanaimo

Tanner has been #ADOPTED from his foster home

Azurite has been #ADOPTED from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo.

The third try at the adoption was the charm for Azurite! He had tried the adoption centre a couple times and was posted as adoptable from his foster home before heading to Bosley's University Village today where he met his new family.

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