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Rags To Riches Cat Rescue is a volunteer-run, federally registered charity with a big mission: to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome forgotten cats and kittens abandoned across southwestern Ontario’s rural communities.

Many of the cats we save have been dumped, abused, or left to fend for themselves in harsh conditions — freezing winters, predator-filled woods, or remote areas where help never comes. With zero government funding and limited resources, our small but dedicated team works around the clock to give these animals what every living being deserves: safety, medical care, love, and a second chance at life.

Every cat in our care is spayed or neutered, fully vetted, and given the individualized attention they need to heal and thrive. We also work tirelessly to combat overpopulation and educate the community about proper cat care and welfare.

In 2025, 257 cats found their forever homes through our rescue! In the first five months of 2026 alone, another 229 cats found their forever homes! This is a true testament to what compassion, resilience, and a caring community can achieve when we come together.

We are in desperate need of foster homes! It is kitten season, and we are receiving an enormous number of messages from the community asking us to take in more cats and kittens. There is no room left in the shelter. The only way to continue saving these cats is with more foster homes! We would love to answer any questions you have about fostering.

We provide all the food and litter you need for the foster cat(s) - contact us to arrange pickup from the shelter in Tillsonburg. We also pay for the vet care for all foster cats. Anything you purchase for your foster cats is considered a donation to the rescue, for which you can receive a tax receipt. If you would like to help save a cat's life, please fill out our Foster Application today!