Resources

At Passion for Paws, our goal is to help any animal however we can. While we may not always be able to assist directly, we never want anyone left without support. This resource page includes contacts for situations that surpass our resources. If we’re unable to help, we hope these resources can connect you with the support you need.

  • File a report or contact the hotline: https://www.spca.com/en/services/investigations-division/

  • For low cost sterilisation visit: https://www.spca.com/en/services/sterilization-clinic/

    For trouble with Medical Expenses we suggest consulting these resources:

    • Fondation animo pour la vie

    • The Artemis Pet Pawject

    For Pet Emergencies Please Call:

  • SafePet Ontario (province-wide pet safekeeping program in Ontario)

    Summary: Provides temporary foster care for pets of people escaping domestic or family violence so they don’t have to leave their animals behind. Service is free for clients and pets are placed with trained foster families. Requires a referee (e.g., social worker, nurse, counselor) to confirm eligibility.

    For more info and to contact visit: https://www.safepet.ca

    Safe For Pets Too (often called “Protégeons les animaux domestiques aussi”)

    Summary: Offers temporary emergency boarding and care for pets of individuals (especially women) leaving domestic violence situations. You must work with a transition house or domestic violence outreach worker to apply.

    For more info and to contact email: safeforpetstoo@gmail.com

    SPCA de Montréal

    Summary: The main animal welfare organization in Montréal. They don’t directly offer a public “pet safekeeping” program specifically for domestic violence survivors, but they can sometimes help find temporary foster care for pets in crisis situations when coordinated through social workers or shelters. They also run a family of accueil (foster families) program that can temporarily house animals.

    For more info and to contact visit: https://www.spca.com

    Proanima

    Summary: Local animal services org serving Montréal. They offer temporary accommodation for animals of residents in vulnerable situations (including people facing crisis or needing short-term help) when the request is submitted by a community social worker or professional. They have also done temporary pet help for women fleeing violence via partnerships with shelters.

    For more info and to contact please call: 514-379-2525 or email: info@proanima.com

  • First check for a collar or tag and try reaching the animal’s owner.

    If you can’t get in touch with the owner or there is no collar or tag have the animal scanned for a microchip at your nearest vet clinic.

    If the animal is injured, please have them seen by a vet immediately. You can locate an emergency vet clinic under the ‘medical’ tab located above.

  • If you are looking to rehome a cat or need support finding rescue options, we encourage you to explore these trusted organizations, shelters, and rescue networks:

    • Auberge Zen Refuge - OBNL

    • Café Chato

    • CASCA

    • Cause 4 Paws Montreal

    • Chatons Orphelins Montréal (COM) – Réseau d’entraide, sauvetages, adoptions

    • Dedezoo Rescue

    • Gerdy’s

    • Heart in Hand Rescue / Cœur en main

    • Inspecteur Canin

    • Kitten Saviors

    • Lady Gatta Cat Rescue and Adoption

    • Refuge Chatopia

    • Les Chats de Dan

    • Les Félins Sans Toit

    • Les Poids Plumes

    • Maison le Chat Botté – Réseau de familles d’accueil pour chats de Montréal

    • Minettes à la Rescousse

    • Mission Mayday

    • Montreal Cat Adoptions

    • Moustache Adoptions

    • Nali

    • PetitsPawz

    • Pierrefonds Animal Hospital

    • Proanima

    • Pudding’s Palace Rescue

    • Purrtraits of Montreal

    • Pussy Patrol Adoption

    • Refuge Anime

    • Refuge Balto

    • Refuge Bell’Anima Rescue

    • Refuge Chat-bri

    • Refuge KittyKat

    • Réseau Secours Animal (RSA/ARN)

    • Ronronne avec moi

    • SPCA Montréal

    • SPCA Ouest

    • SPCA Roussillon

    • Un chat à la fois / One Cat at a Time

    • Un Toit pour Chats
      Verdun Cats / Refuge pour chats Verdun

    For a Cat Behaviorist: