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My Grandfather’s Cat is a registered Canadian charity that helps seniors and terminally ill people feed and arrange second forever homes for their beloved pets in Canada.

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our rehoming service

My Grandfather’s Cat provides a free service to help seniors and terminally ill people arrange homes for their pets. Rather than housing animals in a foster system, we arrange for them to move directly from their home into a second forever home.

our pet pantry

  • "My deepest gratitude to this extraordinary nonprofit that assisted me in finding a loving home for my aging parents' cat. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

    — Sally’s human’s daughter

  • "I found my new best friend. He has completely changed my world and I’m so happy we took the jump. When I saw Earl I knew he had to come home with us.”

    — Earl Grey’s Mom

  • “Thank you to My Grandfather’s Cat for bringing Daisy into our lives.”

    – Allison, Daisy’s mom

  • "You really don't understand the wonderful impact you've had on all our lives. We love him so much."

    — Brittany, Milo Jr’s human

  • "We adopted sisters Shiloh and Belle from My Grandfather's Cat, an amazing charity. It was one of the best decisions we've made. They're incredibly sweet and loving, and bring us joy and laughter every day.”

    – Nikki and Wayne, Shiloh and Belle’s parents

  • “Tinker has settled in so well, not even a week of her being here and she’s getting more comfy each day. She is so sweet and cute. We love her.”

    — Eva, Tinker’s mom

  • ”Adopting Bubaloo was the best thing i did all year. So thankful for My Grandfather’s Cat for helping us find each other.”

    — Srilata, Bubaloo’s mom

  • "zoey has become an incredible emotional support for my Mom. She snuggles and quietly talks to Mom. They are just two best friends sharing. Zoey rescued my Mom, and has brought so much to her life.”

    — Robyn, Zoey’s human

  • ”I feel so blessed to be able to have sweet little Nala. Thank you for helping us find each other.”

    – Carrie, Nala’s mom

  • ”I had a moment of weakness after seeing her post. She settled in very well. She’s by my side whether she is sleeping or not. I don’t think things could have gone better.”

    — Dan, Fiona’s dad

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our story

My Grandfather’s Cat was inspired by our founder’s experience adopting her grandfather’s cat, Mackenzie, when he passed away. Knowing the options were either to adopt her or take her to a shelter, she adopted her in December 2019.

After realizing many families go through a similar experience when their loved ones passes away, and many are not able to adopt the animal themselves, she launched My Grandfather’s Cat as a solution to this need on May 18, 2021, her grandfather’s birthday.

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support our work

Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide our rehoming service for free without charging adoption fees.

With your support, we are also provide our other initiatives, such as our pet pantry and resource guide.

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