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.


Cat Behaviour: Why Do Cats Chatter Their Teeth At Birds?

by Paws on Your Heart on December 30, 2013

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADoes your cat love to watch the neighbourhood birds from the window? Does she become excited and begin chattering her teeth or cackling at the birds? Have you ever wondered what causes this cat behaviour? Read More…

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Famous Friday: Josie And The Pussycats

by Paws on Your Heart on December 27, 2013

With their catchy music, their exciting adventures, and their positive attitudes, Josie and the Pussycats have become one of the most famous fictional female bands of all time (okay so they might technically be people dressed up as cats, but we still count them as famous felines). So how did it all begin for Josie and the Pussycats? Read More…

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Famous Friday: Figaro The Cat

by Paws on Your Heart on December 6, 2013

Figaro the cat is the adorable black and white cartoon kitten that many people will recognize as Mister Geppetto’s pet cat in the 1940 Disney film, Pinocchio. In addition to his role in this popular film, this smart, spirited, and mischievous cat has also earned several other roles in many Disney animations. Read More…

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Cat Behaviour: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

by Paws on Your Heart on December 4, 2013

Toby in boxCats love boxes … everybody knows it. From small kittens to large wildcats, (see this Big Cat Rescue video), cats just love to spend their days laying on and in boxes.

So what’s the appeal? Read More…

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Famous Friday: Socks The Cat

by Paws on Your Heart on November 29, 2013

Socks the cat was once one of the most popular felines in America. Why you may ask? Because Socks the cat was the principal pet of the Clinton family during former President Bill Clinton’s early years of administration. You’re probably thinking “he’s just a house cat though, I’m sure other American Presidents had pet cats.” While this is true, there was something special about Socks the cat right from the beginning, and he was much more than your average White House cat… Read More…

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Famous Friday: Tigger

by Paws on Your Heart on November 1, 2013

Tigger is a beloved character from the Winnie The Pooh series. He’s a cheerful, confident, and very outgoing tiger (well, technically he’s a stuffed animal), and he’s bounced his way into the hearts of many, becoming one of the most famous cats in popular culture. Read More…

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