Paws On Your Heart is a non-profit sanctuary for feral and stray cats with special needs, part of the larger Hillview Acres Animal & Nature Preserve. The sanctuary’s brand new facilities are located on a spacious property owned by our family in beautiful rural Saskatchewan, and for decades we have been providing food, shelter and love to homeless cats. We love every one of our residents, and are committed to promoting cat welfare around the world. 100% of the donations we receive at Paws On Your Heart will go directly to the cats.

We also strive to help cats in our community and around the world through community outreach, education, and promoting cat welfare. For more information, see our About Us page.


Famous Friday: Nermal

by Paws on Your Heart on August 30, 2013

Today’s famous feline is adorable, and he knows it. Nermal is the adorable grey tabby kitten from the Garfield comic strips and television shows. And yes, Nermal is a boy… he’s often mistaken for a girl kitten because of his long, fluttery eyelashes, his high pitched voice, and his feminine personality. So what makes this cartoon cat so cute and memorable? Read More…

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Cat Behaviour Help: Cat Sneezing

by Paws on Your Heart on August 26, 2013

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Have you noticed your cat sneezing lately? Cat sneezing can be caused by many factors including illness and allergens in the home. We will explore the various reasons for feline sneezes to help you to understand what is causing this sneezing so that you can take the next step to help treat your kitty’s sneezes.
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Famous Friday: Penelope Pussycat

by Paws on Your Heart on August 23, 2013

Today’s famous feline is often mistaken for an attractive skunk rather than a cat because she always winds up with a white stripe painted down her back… have you guessed who this kitty is yet? It’s Penelope Pussycat from Looney Tunes.  Read More…

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Famous Friday: The Cat In The Hat

by Paws on Your Heart on August 16, 2013

The Cat in the Hat is most famous for his starring role in the Dr. Seuss children’s book, fittingly titled, The Cat In The Hat. Since his introduction in the 1957 children’s book, this iconic cat has appeared in 5 other Dr. Seuss books, 4 television shows, a theatrical play, a Hollywood motion picture, and even as a theme park ride in Universal Studios, Florida. So what makes this cat so memorable? Read More…

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Cat Behaviour: Why Do Cats Headbutt People?

by Paws on Your Heart on August 13, 2013

hotblack_neo2Every cat owner has experienced the infamous feline headbutt. It’s cute, it’s funny, and sometimes it’s so hard that you wonder how your cat can take it… so why do cats headbutt? Read More…

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Famous Friday: Choupette Lagerfeld

by Paws on Your Heart on August 9, 2013

Today’s famous feline is a beautiful white-furred, fashion forward Siamese kitty named Choupette… who also happens to be the beloved pet cat of famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. So what makes this famous feline so special? Read More…

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