No amount of praise I write for ACR could be enough. I found my baby Fiona through their rescue agency and the entire adoption process was seamless. I learnt so much about Fiona's quirks and habits through her foster mom. When we decide to adopt another Cat, it will surely be through ACR. read more

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Was in a position to donate a brand new fluffy bed (thanks to Chewy's excellent customer service) and several cans of cat food that my cat refused to eat ‍ Annex Cat Rescue is a volunteer business and a volunteer came right to my house to pick up the items. Would definitely contact them if ever I could foster to adopt. read more

I adopted my kitties (@savvyandsierra) from Annex Cat Rescue and had a really great experience. My cats were rescued from a colony at around 3 and 4 years old, and were fostered by a lovely woman who has vast experience working with and socializing these cats. I received a lot of support before and after the adoption of Sierra and Savannah - the foster provided a lot of information and ACR checked in with me regularly. I keep in touch with the rescue and post updates of the kitties regularly to show their continuing progress as indoor kitties of leisure making sure to tag them. read more

We wanted to adopt a kitty to keep our nine year old male tabby company. We figured a female kitten would be best. Thursday I saw one that I wanted and happily someone had dibs on her. I chose another. I had an interview with one of the volunteers Friday afternoon. We visited the kitty we wanted in her foster home on Friday evening. Her foster mom liked us and let us take her. Crumpet is a spunky nine week old kitty is who is full of spirit. She's go go go ... then crashes for a nap. Everything was handled very professionally by the ARC and we've been happy with the experience. read more

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The Annex Cat Rescue is the best. I found out about them through a friend and ended up adopting, Batman, who I affectionately call Buddy B. or Buddy Batman as he's truly a little buddy. The foster mom did an amazing job socializing him from a feral 5-week old kitten to a sweet, curious, playful, loveable, and all around awesome kitty. I've had him about 4 months now and he is such a joy to have around. From start to finish, ACR was a pleasure to deal with. If you're looking to adopt...look no further than ACR. read more

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I am very happy with my whole experience adopting with Annex Cat Rescue! I adopted two kittens on separate occasions and both times the process was seamless. You speak with the adoption coordinator, they help you get in touch with fosters, and then you visit the cat and the foster owners and get to learn a lot about the cat and their health and their personality. Both fosters I visited cared deeply for the cats and were very friendly and forthcoming. The second one gave me lots of tips about how to introduce new cat to old cat. I'm still in touch with both fosters! I recommend ACR to anyone looking into adopting a cat. They care about the animal welfare and help you find the right cat for your lifestyle, and it's very easy. The cats are also fixed and vaccinated which is very helpful. read more

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We adopted 2 sibling kittens from ACR and were really pleased with the experience! Communication was quick and responsive leading up to us being matched with our kittens. ACR volunteers were available to answer all of my questions. The kittens were living with a foster family that we (including our kids) could visit and then we were given a 24 cool down period to decide. We said yes and picked them up the next day. We received lots of advice on how to help them transition. Both kittens are healthy and a joyful addition to our family. We would definitely recommend ACR to others! read more

(Disclosure: I currently volunteer with ACR as a foster parent and communications volunteer.) I have adopted two cats from ACR - the first was several years ago to be a companion for my other young cat. I had initially inquired about a differnt cat but after chatting with me about what I was looking for, the adoption facilitator suggested I set up a meeting with Cookie. I spent about 1 1/2 hours at the foster home trying to get a good look at him - he was very shy - I appreciated the 24 hour "think it over" time - and decided from chatting with his foster mom that he would make a good buddy for my cat. I had time to build a relationship with him. Cookie was quite shy when he came but within months he was my companion too. The second cat is a foster-fail. Shadow has been with me for more than a year and had had no contact with people. She would normally have been TNRed but there was no place to return her to. Shadow is still quite skittish and sometimes still even hisses at me but will come right up on the bed in the morning and enjoy cheek rubs and goes crazy playing with Da Bird. She is also best friends with Cookie and he washes her head. ACR fosters have to go through the same process as everyone else so I set up my phone call. Both times, the experience was a good one. The volunteers are honest about the nature of the cat and you know what you are getting. They are also available if additional "settling-in" help is needed. And nothing beats watching these cats, who have come from difficult and traumatic situations, gradually relax and learn to trust (again). Adoption is a life-long commitment, after all. read more

After fostering for a year with Annex Cat Rescue we adopted our last 2 fosters. Both are adorable! Annex Cat Rescue has been amazing helping us fostering (Suki, Rocco&Frankie and Hickory&Mesquite) and then adopting Hickory and Mesquite, now named Bell&Ross. ACR is super available, provide all the support you need to find the kitties that are the best for you and the puuurfect family for all the kitties they rescue!! If you're looking for felines in your life, I definitely recommend to contact them. read more

What a wonderful organization! We adopted our kitty about 3 months ago and the process of adopting her was very smooth and professional. She was incredibly well taken care of. Annex Cat Rescue has a number of checks to ensure that cats and kittens are going to safe and loving homes, and they check in every so often to see if any support is needed post-adoption. Would highly recommend! read more

A life-long cat friend, back in Oct we were fortunate to add Cello and Ruthie (then called Petunia) to our family. We had a great Zoom meeting (Pandemic times) to see them and picked them up from a great Annex volunteer who gave us their background, a rundown of their habits, likes, etc. Now they are completely adjusted, and it feels like they have always been with us. GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT ATTENTION to the cats and their wellbeing. I can't highly recommend them enough!! Thank you. read more

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We adopted two cats through Annex Cat Rescue, Thor and Clint (now Athena). I can't say enough about how wonderful they are to deal with and how much they care for the cats under foster. We had an extremely positive experience from begining to final pick-up of our two beautiful kittens. They have more than settled in after a number of months with us. Thanks Annex Cat Rescue for doing what you do so we can have these special fur babies in our lives. read more

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Best place to adopt a cat. The cats live with foster parents until they are ready to be adopted, so you can have a good idea of the cat's temperament and personality. These are rescue cats, so they are bound to have some quirks and shyness and will take time to adjust in your home. My Molly went from sleeping under My bed for the first 10 days to sleeping with me up top after four months of getting comfortable. The best part is knowing that I gave a neglected Cat a second chance at happiness. ACR is there to help so reach out and let them know what kind of cat you are looking for and keep checking their website. There are so many cats in the city who need good homes. read more

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I have been looking for a kitten for a long time during the pandemic. The other adoption centres I tried were either closed or nobody would ever return my calls or email requests. I almost lost hope until I googled and found ACR. I was skeptical first thinking they would not reply my application like the other places. But once I submitted my application, I got an email response and had a phone conversation with a volunteer and everything went smoothly after that. The volunteers are really caring and they follow up on the adopted cats' well being. I will definitely recommend ACR to anybody who wants to adopt a cat. One tip: you need to check their website often and act fast if you find a cat you like. The cat's photo is taken off the website as soon as someone adopts it. read more

Annex Cat Rescue is made up of a wonderful group of very caring, knowledgable, and sincere human beings. Everyone I encountered while I volunteered with them (both as a feral colony feeder and foster parent) was warm, inviting, and they never let any questions go unanswered. You can just tell that they all truly want the best for these animals and will put all their efforts into making sure each one is safe and loved. I adored my time as a feeder, getting to know the elderly cat duo we were responsible for, and I loved my one year foster cat Lily so, so much that I ended up foster failing! She was an extremely traumatized, mistrustful outdoor cat who hid for months on end... but with enough patience and love and time, she has now become my most favourite snuggle friend and nighttime kook. This organization is the real deal. Look no further. read more

We had a very positive experience with Annex Cat Rescue. We were matched with the sweetest cat Anchovy. The adoption process is thorough and pickup and support were seamless. Thank you Annex Cat Rescue! read more

ACR is a really great group, who takes care of some of Toronto's neediest kitties: the ferals. A dedicated group of volunteers works really hard to feed and vet the cats living on the streets, spaying and neutering as many of them as possible so that they don't just keep reproducing, and trapping and rehoming any kittens or friendly adults who can be tamed. You can check out their website http://annexcatrescue.ca/ to see cats & kittens available for adoption, volunteer opportunities and other ways to help out. Please consider dedicating some of your time/money to this group as the kitties would sure appreciate it! read more

I adopted a cat from ACR several years ago. The process was so professional and enjoyable that I decided to volunteer with the organization. Since that time, I've volunteered in various areas, most recently as a foster home provider. The volunteers and supporters who make this organization possible are outstanding, and the work is tremendously rewarding (and it's fun!). If you're looking to adopt a cat/kitten or volunteer with an animal welfare organization, I wholeheartedly recommend ACR. read more

Hi All! Just wanted everyone in town to know about this great organization. Sorry, I don't know too too much about it but what I do know is that they do great work! If you are looking to volunteer or better yet, adopt a cat, this is the place to call. I have had the chance to meet some of the staff as well as some of their rescues and I really think this is a great venue for those looking to adopt. Cats who are rescued from the streets are offered up to foster homes while they are being reared or just waiting for their '''forever homes'''. Check out the website for info about the organization and heartfelt info on the cats ready for adoption. read more

I have adopted two cute cats, Archie and Petunia, from annex cat rescue organization. Since it is my first time to have pets in my life, I have a lot of concerned of how to take care of them. The volunteers working in annex cat rescue answered a lot of questions with patient. I appreciate their help. Adopting Archie and Petunia is one of the most best decision I have ever made. read more

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The ACR helped us make our family complete. Louie and Ray were with their amazing foster for about a month and it made their transition to our home so easy. The adoption process was very thorough, very professional and straight forward. Our kitties are happy, healthy and a complete joy! read more

Annex Cat Rescue is an association of heroes. They really care about the cats they trap, neuter, release, foster, and adopt, and they make it very easy for volunteers to help with the work. They are very helpful and supportive, and we are so grateful to them for bringing Nibbles (who is despite the name very much an affectionate little guy) into our lives. Don't buy a designer cat, foster or adopt a beautiful little friend with ACR! read more

I'm a two time foster parent/new mom via ACR and I have to highly, highly recommend them as an organization! Since the beginning, I've always had immediate access to someone to answer my questions, give me support/advice and sometimes just to share cute stories about my two fur-babies! When my kitten needed mouth surgery, ACR was on the ball and the whole procedure went smoothly thanks to the effort they put in! The interview portion of becoming a foster parent was also great - the person I spoke to was helpful, considerate, thoughtful and full of good advice/suggestions on my future as a foster parent. Having never owned a cat they were full of good ideas! If I had more space, I would adopt another 10 cats through ACR! read more

I was very lucky to find my precious hairball Theo from Annex Cat Rescue! I felt that this organization is really loving and the volunteers truly care about the cats. The adoption process was pretty simple, the foster family took care Theo well. read more

I adopted Princess from the Annex Cat Rescue a few months ago and it was a very positive experience. Princess had a hard time living outside for many years. Thank goodness for the kind people at the Annex Cat Rescue who made sure she was looked after on the streets. Amazingly enough Princess is now comfortably indoors and doing very well. She gets more and more affectionate every day and has turned into quite the purr machine. Thank you Annex Cat Rescue for bringing Princess into our lives. We love her so much! read more

We adopted our cat from ACR and could not be happier! Riker is an amazing little kitty. We're so thankful that ACR is around finding homes for cats and offering other services to the feral colonies. What a great organization! I definitely recommend adopting from ACR. Their adoption process was really easy and all of the volunteers we've encountered have been lovely. read more

I had an interview with an adoption coordinator who got all the details about my home life and my resident cat, and found the perfect little girl to add to my family. She fits in so well with our lifestyle and ACR supported us throughout the adoption process (before, during and after) to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. I loved my experience with ACR and highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a new cat, they're sure to find you the perfect match. read more

ACR is very well-organized and communicative, with really wonderful and caring volunteers. They really make sure that their kitties are matched well with their new families through initial screening and then a meeting with the pet and foster, before any decisions are made. We adopted in February 2020, and we couldn't be happier. During the first few weeks the foster was emailing us to help us settle our kitty in to her new home, and it was great to have that support from someone who really knew her. She went from under the couch, terrified, to being a playful, cuddly, confident cat. We were given all the up-to-date info on her recent vet visits and needs at the time of adoption as well. Highly recommend. read more

I've adopted two cats from Annex Cat Rescue. I love the community and support of foster parents. They do wonderful things for strays and have the biggest hearts. Definitely adopt a cat from Annex Cat Rescue. read more

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Fantastic organization! Adopted an amazing kitty from Annex!

First-time adopter here! ACR has been helpful at every step of the process, from deciding on a cat through to answering questions during the transition. Every foster I spoke to was very knowledgeable, and the organization as a whole is clearly dedicated to what they're doing. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderfully friendly volunteer-run organization. I fostered then adopted a beautiful adult tabby and was well supported throughout the whole process! You can tell that the volunteers really care about the kitties in their care, and they do a lot of work to help the feral cats around Toronto as well. read more

The Annex Cat Rescue is hands down one of the greatest charitable organizations in Toronto. Entirely volunteer-run, this is a great organization to join up with if you're looking for do some impactful volunteering. I've been involved as a foster parent for the last 6 months, and I've recently been involved in writing for their blog and contributing social media content. Their team is accommodating and great to work with, and they always put the cats first. If you're looking to adopt a cat, there's no better organization to connect with. You'll be adopting a cat that's living with and being socialized by a foster family, and you'll get to meet the kitty in a relaxed environment before making any adoption decisions. Helping kittens rescued from the street, and supporting one of the leanest, most passionate and dedicated charity out there? It's a great choice that will make you feel ever better. read more

We had a very positive experience adopting two cats, Momma and Manny, from Annex Cat Rescue. The website has a bio and photos for all available cats so you get a feeling for their personalities and temperament. It's wonderful that the cats live in foster homes so they have love and affection while waiting for their forever family. We very quickly (and happily) became "cat people." read more

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We are waiting for our adoptees to come home this week, and could not be happier. The communication, professionalism, and generosity of spirit of everyone we have worked with has been fantastic. Their concern is for the cats and the people who want to adopt and love them. I can't believe the organization is all volunteer-run - it is professional, organized, and very well-run...and very kind. I highly recommend ACR to anyone looking to adopt a kitty! read more

Me and my girlfriend lost both our cats after they died 3 months apart from each other.We were both devastated as any animal lover would be. After deciding to get another cat we thought it would be best to adopt from a shelter. We saw a cat we loved to adopt on their site and called them.My girlfriend was so happy and looking forward to getting her if she was still available which she was.We had fully read the profile and rules. We then spoke to someone named Amber who told us we could not adopt the young cat without us already having a cat presently.Our situation with the passing of our cats did not qualify us for the adoption of our cat because she said the cat needs to be with another cat by the foster care home she now has . This information was NOT mentioned in the profile ANYWHERE. We feel that this was unfair to us as we were willing to pay the adoption fee's and go through the process to adopt her and has made my girlfriend very,very upset.In our opinion we feel we have been discriminated against by this shelter for not having a cat. Question? Aren't most cats that people have taken away from their real cat family and put in a human home and hopefully loved and cared for?Are they not able to survive and thrive in a family home without other cats? This cat was a "young cat" and not a kitten as your ad states. Let's remember what we were trying to do which is provide a cat a beautiful home and get it out of a shelter.Isn't this this goal of this shelter. In closing i would like to say i would have given this shelter a zero score but i can't. In my opinion i feel that if your looking to adopt a cat and want to be lied to and discriminated against for no logical reason you will find this at Annex Cat Rescue. Lifelong cat owners and lovers, George and Mary -------------UPDATE--------------- Someone else from Annex cat rescue called me back to talk to me about this situation and i thought for a moment that they had reconsidered their position but it was not to be. This person stated to me that they have access to a "cat behaviorist" that they consult to determine the cats needs. Amber,the first person i spoke told me that the foster home care giver determines their needs.By this logic it would stand to reason that anyone who has a cat is a "cat behaviorist". Question?Did the first person lie to me or did the second person lie to me?Bottom line is they lied. This just inflamed the situation and made my girlfriend even more upset. I have always had the upmost respect for anyone who helps innocent animals find loving homes . One can make a fair argument that if you are looking into adopting a cat you will have a horrible experience if you deal with Annex cat rescue after what i went through. In my opinion i feel i was discriminated and lied to by them. Unless thats what your looking for when all your trying to do is adopt a cat and give it a loving home. Shame on you for calling yourself a cat rescue. Do yourself a favor and look somewhere else if you want to adopt a cat and avoid this place like the plague. read more

ACR was professional, supportive, offered advice where needed, and made the process as smooth as possible for us. They even covered the last set of booster shots since they were due a couple days after adoption. They also kept in touch after the adoption to make sure everything went smoothly. The foster was very friendly and we connected after the adoption to send pictures of our new kitty in her new home. Those personal touches really made the experience special and we're so happy to have a new member of our fur family. read more

i recently adopted two kittens through the Annex Cat Rescue. i was happy with how quickly the volunteers replied to my email request and how professional they were when we spoke on the phone. the volunteer was very helpful and had many recommendations of kittens that were available for adoption. the whole process went very smoothly! read more