COVID-19 NOTICE
Please note that as we are making every effort to return to a normal course of services, COVID-19 protocols are currently in place and some of these services may not be available or may be delayed. The best course of action is to do any planning WELL in advance and notify us of any need for traps or recovery space as soon as possible. We thank you for your understanding.
Accessibility
The Recovery Centre is available to any caretaker requiring space for feral or stray cats recovering from spay/neuter surgery. The maximum capacity of the Centre must not exceed 25 cats with present equipment and volunteer levels.
Space Reservation
Request for recovery space must be received a minimum of 48 hours in advance*** by filling out the Recovery Space Reservation Request Form. We know how difficult it is to know in advance how many cats you are going to trap, or if you will even be successful. If you plan on trapping, please book space as early as possible for the maximum number of cats you could trap based on the number of traps you will be using. We ask that you make recovery space reservations as soon as you begin making plans to trap. We don't mind if you don't show up for your reservation, but we cannot accommodate walk ins.
*** Effective June 01, 2021, if an individual trapper will require recovery space for more than 10 cats or if this is a group mass trapping effort with more than 10 cats coming from a single trapping site, we must receive your request a minimum of 10 days in advance of the scheduled surgery date.
Costs
Effective June 01, 2021, the fee structure of the Recovery Centre is as follows:
If the trapper or caretaker has taken the TNR workshop offered and hosted by Community Cats Toronto, there will be no fees associated with the use of our recovery space. Proof of completion of this course must be supplied. All individuals using the resources of the Recovery Centre must adhere to the rules regarding the use of the facility and are required to sign a RECOVERY CENTRE USER agreement to this effect.
From time to time, and under certain circumstances, the management of the Recovery Centre may impose additional fees. Reasons for these additional fees, may include, but are not limited to, the locality in which the cat was trapped, the intent of the trapping, and the facility providing the surgical procedure.
Use of the Recovery Centre must be in good faith and abuse of these privileges can leave to revocation of them.
If trappers/caretakers have not taken the TNR course the service is available for a flat rate of $10 per cat. This fee is to be paid in cash upon intake of the cat(s) and is aimed at deferring some of the costs of operating the Centre. Please be prepared to provide exact change.
Intake Procedures
Once you have requested recovery space via the Recovery Space Reservation Request Form, you will be contacted to confirm your reservation and provided with additional pertinent information. If you have not received notification within 48 hours of placing the request, please email us at [email protected]. All intake MUST be done during our published intake hours. As a volunteer run facility, we are unable to offer alternate intake times, on call, or extended hours.
Cats must arrive at the Recovery Centre in approved double ended traps. Cats arriving in carriers, feral dens, transfer boxes, etc. will not be admitted.
Caretakers will be expected to complete several forms for each cat coming in to the Recovery Centre. It is helpful to have the following information readily available:
Transportation
When available, transportation may be provided by Centre volunteers for cats attending the Toronto Animal Services East TNR clinic only. Caretakers using any other clinic will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the clinic.
Standard Recovery Times
Recovery times are based on TNR best practices and are as follows:
Healthy male - 24 hours
Healthy female - 24-48 hours
Lactating female - 12 hours
Late term spay abort - 48-72 hours
Extended recovery times will be available only under direction of a veterinarian or in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Recovery Centre management.
All cats recovering from standard spay/neuter surgery will be recovered in traps. This is the safest method for both the cats and our volunteers.
Following surgery, caretakers will be informed of the discharge date and time for their cat(s). Discharge times are scheduled in the evening to make it as easy as possible for our volunteers and those caretakers that work during the day. All caretakers are expected to abide by these discharge times.
All parties must recognize that the lack of adherence to these practices can and will lead to the suspension or revocation of the privilege of using the Recovery Centre.
Any questions about the policies and procedures outlined in this document should be forwarded to [email protected]
Please note that as we are making every effort to return to a normal course of services, COVID-19 protocols are currently in place and some of these services may not be available or may be delayed. The best course of action is to do any planning WELL in advance and notify us of any need for traps or recovery space as soon as possible. We thank you for your understanding.
Accessibility
The Recovery Centre is available to any caretaker requiring space for feral or stray cats recovering from spay/neuter surgery. The maximum capacity of the Centre must not exceed 25 cats with present equipment and volunteer levels.
Space Reservation
Request for recovery space must be received a minimum of 48 hours in advance*** by filling out the Recovery Space Reservation Request Form. We know how difficult it is to know in advance how many cats you are going to trap, or if you will even be successful. If you plan on trapping, please book space as early as possible for the maximum number of cats you could trap based on the number of traps you will be using. We ask that you make recovery space reservations as soon as you begin making plans to trap. We don't mind if you don't show up for your reservation, but we cannot accommodate walk ins.
*** Effective June 01, 2021, if an individual trapper will require recovery space for more than 10 cats or if this is a group mass trapping effort with more than 10 cats coming from a single trapping site, we must receive your request a minimum of 10 days in advance of the scheduled surgery date.
Costs
Effective June 01, 2021, the fee structure of the Recovery Centre is as follows:
If the trapper or caretaker has taken the TNR workshop offered and hosted by Community Cats Toronto, there will be no fees associated with the use of our recovery space. Proof of completion of this course must be supplied. All individuals using the resources of the Recovery Centre must adhere to the rules regarding the use of the facility and are required to sign a RECOVERY CENTRE USER agreement to this effect.
From time to time, and under certain circumstances, the management of the Recovery Centre may impose additional fees. Reasons for these additional fees, may include, but are not limited to, the locality in which the cat was trapped, the intent of the trapping, and the facility providing the surgical procedure.
Use of the Recovery Centre must be in good faith and abuse of these privileges can leave to revocation of them.
If trappers/caretakers have not taken the TNR course the service is available for a flat rate of $10 per cat. This fee is to be paid in cash upon intake of the cat(s) and is aimed at deferring some of the costs of operating the Centre. Please be prepared to provide exact change.
Intake Procedures
Once you have requested recovery space via the Recovery Space Reservation Request Form, you will be contacted to confirm your reservation and provided with additional pertinent information. If you have not received notification within 48 hours of placing the request, please email us at [email protected]. All intake MUST be done during our published intake hours. As a volunteer run facility, we are unable to offer alternate intake times, on call, or extended hours.
Cats must arrive at the Recovery Centre in approved double ended traps. Cats arriving in carriers, feral dens, transfer boxes, etc. will not be admitted.
Caretakers will be expected to complete several forms for each cat coming in to the Recovery Centre. It is helpful to have the following information readily available:
- Description of cat.
- Name under whom the surgery and recovery space has been booked, their phone number, and their email address.
- Name under whom the colony is registered. (colony caretaker)
- Name under which the colony has been registered. (colony location or name)
- Exact address where the cat has been trapped and will be released (this information is mandatory, will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Centre managers).
Transportation
When available, transportation may be provided by Centre volunteers for cats attending the Toronto Animal Services East TNR clinic only. Caretakers using any other clinic will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the clinic.
Standard Recovery Times
Recovery times are based on TNR best practices and are as follows:
Healthy male - 24 hours
Healthy female - 24-48 hours
Lactating female - 12 hours
Late term spay abort - 48-72 hours
Extended recovery times will be available only under direction of a veterinarian or in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Recovery Centre management.
All cats recovering from standard spay/neuter surgery will be recovered in traps. This is the safest method for both the cats and our volunteers.
Following surgery, caretakers will be informed of the discharge date and time for their cat(s). Discharge times are scheduled in the evening to make it as easy as possible for our volunteers and those caretakers that work during the day. All caretakers are expected to abide by these discharge times.
All parties must recognize that the lack of adherence to these practices can and will lead to the suspension or revocation of the privilege of using the Recovery Centre.
Any questions about the policies and procedures outlined in this document should be forwarded to [email protected]