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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

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 is #ADOPTABLE from Bosley's University Village, Nanaimo

Male, domestic short hair, black and white

Sandwich is a beautiful, energetic young boy full of love to share with his family. Still waters run deep with this handsome lad and just when you think he isn't paying attention to you, he invites himself over for some pets and scratches.

He loves to be petted, played with and be with you once you've built trust with him because he really loves to be touched.

He has a little meow and purrs over just about anything, as long as it involves you and him. And when he's super happy, he even drools a little. If you have a toy at the end of a wand, you'll win him over in no time.

Sandwich prefers to keep all four paws on the ground but his foster homes has been gently showing him that being picked up for short stints is ok and safe.

His cute little trick is to reach up your leg if you're standing or sitting, which indicates he wants to jump up to join you on the bed, chair etc., just like a small child will ask to be picked up. His foster mom finds this an endearing trait also indicating trust.

His coat is soft and silky to the touch and he has big round golden/green eyes. And those eyes are always watching you to take cues from you. His currency is Temptations and he'll beg you for some. He isn't a finicky eater and likes his fresh water. He is always handled with a calm predictable gentle touch so he doesn’t get overwhelmed. He seeks out touch and often initiates contact with his humans.

In his current foster home the other foster cat is quite dominant and Sandwich chooses to back down and not engage with her. This sweetheart is a lover, not a fighter.

Sandwich 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 Sandwich settle in.

#Ideal #home
Quieter, patient, predictable home. His adopters will need to be patient and work with Sandwich to gain his trust and build a relationship. This will take some time but will be worth it.

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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! 🧃🍾

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