Street Cat Rescue Program

What Street Cat Rescue Program does

Street Cat Rescue Program Inc. (SCAT) is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1996 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that operates a foster-home-based rescue model for stray, abandoned, and feral cats rather than a traditional shelter facility. All adoptable cats are placed in vetted volunteer foster homes, where they are socialized, receive veterinary care, and are matched to adopters based on known personality. The organization brings over 700 cats through its program each year through adoption, TNRM (Trap, Neuter, Return, Manage), and surrender services, and it serves Saskatoon plus surrounding Saskatchewan properties for outdoor colony work. SCAT explicitly receives no government or municipal funding, relying instead on donations, fundraising events, corporate grants, adoption fees ($175-$335), an annual membership program ($25), a $25/month virtual foster sponsorship program, and TNRM service fees.

The product surface extends beyond adoption to include the Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program for income-eligible families ($55/cat with multiple vet partners), the Linda Gubbe TNRM Program for outdoor cat colonies outside Saskatoon, humane cat trap rentals, an annual "Men With Cats" calendar, handcraft sales through the Kitty Krafters volunteer group, and a new merchandise store. Distribution is exclusively through foster homes, off-site adoption events at PetSmart Preston Crossing and other retail/community locations, and online donation portals (CanadaHelps). The technology stack is minimal — a Squarespace website, CanadaHelps for donations, Amazon.ca and Critters Pet wishlists for in-kind giving, Facebook groups for lost/found coordination, and basic email — with no proprietary software, app, or AI/ML capabilities.

The customer base is segmented horizontally across individual adopters, donors, volunteers, fosters, low-income families needing subsidized spay/neuter, and property owners managing community cat colonies. SCAT is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with an executive committee (President Charrone White, Vice President Leslie Ross, Treasurer Colin Wilson, Secretary Jessica Reese) plus four Members-at-Large. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and a large volunteer base, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no venture capital or private equity involvement.

Name

Street Cat Rescue Program

Legal name

SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program Inc.

Website

https://streetcat.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Street Cat Rescue Program Inc. is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1996 in Saskatoon that rescues and rehomes over 700 stray cats annually through a foster-home model, serving adopters, donors, volunteers, low-income families, and Saskatchewan property owners via adoption, TNRM, and subsidized spay/neuter programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Cat rescue services
• Cat adoption programs
• Foster care networks
• Trap neuter return
• Subsidized spay neuter

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream comprising individual financial donations, corporate grants, and proceeds from fundraising activities (bake sales, raffles, merchandise, auctions, calendar sales). SCAT does not receive government or municipal funding.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged at point of adoption for cats and kittens, ranging from $175-$335 depending on age. Fees cover vet care, vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, and included insurance.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of $25 per person, $15 for seniors and students, providing voting rights at quarterly meetings and the AGM.
4. In-Kind Donations and Wishlist Support: Receipt of cat food, litter, and supplies from donors via Amazon Wishlist and Critters Wishlist. Donors receiving tax receipts for in-kind donations of $20 or more.
5. Owned Cat Surrender Donations: Request for $400 donation per unaltered/owned cat or $200 per spayed/neutered cat surrendered to the program.
6. TNRM Program Fees: Subsidized TNRM (Trap, Neuter, Return, Manage) fees ranging from $55/cat (0-9 cats) to $750-$1000 flat rates for larger colony management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Street Cat Rescue Program rescues stray, abandoned, and feral cats and rehomes them through a foster-home-based adoption model. The organization also runs a Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage (TNRM) program for community cats, a subsidized spay/neuter program for low-income families, and a foster care volunteer program. All cats are housed in volunteer foster homes rather than a shelter facility until permanent placement.

Product overview

Street Cat Rescue Program is a registered charitable organization focused on rescuing and rehoming stray cats and kittens in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The organization operates through a foster-home-based model rather than a traditional shelter, with all adoptable cats placed in volunteer foster homes until permanent adoption. The core service offering centers on cat adoption with comprehensive screening and support. Related programs include the Foster Care Program for volunteer-based animal care, the Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program for low-income families, and the Linda Gubbe TNRM Program for managing outdoor cat populations. Supplementary offerings include the Furaway Foster virtual sponsorship program, annual calendar merchandise, and regular adoption events at PetSmart locations. Funding comes through donations, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships rather than government funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat Adoption Services Facilitates adoption of rescued cats and kittens into permanent indoor homes for individuals and families in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. Includes adopter screening, adoption contracts requiring indoor-only containment and no declawing, and post-adoption support. Cats are housed in foster homes rather than a shelter facility.
• Foster Care Program Places rescued cats and kittens in volunteer foster homes for socialization and daily care until adoption, for volunteer community members willing to commit a minimum of four months. SCAT covers medical expenses while foster homes provide food, a safe environment, and daily care.
• Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program A subsidized spay and neuter program helping low-income families in Saskatoon afford veterinary sterilization for their cats, including transportation assistance to and from veterinary appointments. Delivered in partnership with City Park Vet, Fairlight Vet, and Erindale Animal Hospital at a non-refundable $55 fee per cat.
• Linda Gubbe TNRM Program Trap, Neuter, Return, Maintain service for unowned community cats on properties outside Saskatoon. Provides sterilization, vaccination, deworming, rabies vaccination, and tattoo identification, then returns cats to property owners who provide ongoing care. Subsidized pricing ranges from $55 per cat for 0-9 cats to flat rates of $500-$1,000 for colonies of 10+.
• Furaway Foster Pawrent Program Virtual fostering subscription program allowing supporters to sponsor foster and in-progress cats through $25 monthly recurring donations via CanadaHelps. Sponsors receive monthly email updates with photos and information about their sponsored cats; donations cover food, litter, medications, and other necessities.
• SCAT Annual Membership Annual membership of the SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program Inc. charity at $25 per adult and $15 for seniors and students. The membership year runs from AGM to AGM (typically the last week of May) and grants voting rights at quarterly meetings and the AGM.
• Humane Cat Trap Rental Humane cat traps available for 7-10 day rental periods to assist in catching stray or lost cats. Total fee of $100 comprises a $20 non-refundable wear-and-tear charge and an $80 refundable deposit upon return.
• As A Matter of Cats Calendar Annual fundraising calendar featuring photographs of rescue cats, sold as merchandise to support SCAT operations. Created with support from volunteer photographers.
• Owned Cat Surrender Intake Intake service accepting cats surrendered by their owners, with a requested donation of $400 per unaltered/unfixed owned cat or $200 per spayed/neutered owned cat. Financial barriers are not disqualifying; intake requests are still considered.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ cats rescued annually

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetSmart (Preston Crossing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart provides an Adoption Centre at the Preston Crossing location where SCAT volunteers staff weekly or monthly shifts, letting cats out to play and promoting them to potential adopters. SCAT participates in PetSmart National Adoption Weeks and regular adoption weekends at this location.
• City Park VetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner veterinary clinic supporting the Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program. Provides discounted spay/neuter services for low-income families referred through the program.
• Fairlight VetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner veterinary clinic supporting the Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program. Provides discounted spay/neuter services for low-income families referred through the program.
• Erindale Animal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner veterinary clinic supporting the Urve Linnamae Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program. Provides discounted spay/neuter services for low-income families referred through the program.
• Donate A Car CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation partner. Accepts car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle donations on behalf of SCAT. Free towing provided in most areas across Canada. Vehicles are recycled or sold at auction, with proceeds going to SCAT.
• CanadaHelpscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform enabling immediate tax receipts for one-time and monthly donations to SCAT. Used for the Furaway Foster Pawrent Program recurring sponsorship sign-up.
• Amazon.ca WishlistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon wishlist enables donors to purchase and ship cat food, supplies, and enrichment items directly to SCAT. Wishlist ID: HIETL16HACSN.
• Critters Pet WishlistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline wishlist through Critters Pet store allowing donors to purchase items from SCAT's wishlist for direct delivery to the organization.
• Lisa Landrie PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography supporter who has donated countless hours taking photos used in website design and promotional materials for SCAT.
• Erin / High Four PetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotographer who has donated countless hours taking photos for SCAT's 'Men With Cats' calendar as well as other fundraisers.
• Saskatoon Animal Control AgencycoreOthersGovernment agency handling stray and found animals in Saskatoon. SCAT refers finders to file reports with this agency and collaborates on lost cat recovery. SCAT also refers potential surrenders to animal control when at capacity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: Large national U.S. animal welfare organization spanning rescue, adoption, spay/neuter, and policy advocacy. Overlaps with SCAT on core services but at vastly greater scale and with multi-state reach; functions as a benchmark incumbent for fundraising sophistication.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Large U.S. no-kill animal welfare organization with adoption, spay/neuter, and community cat programs. Comparable in animal-welfare mission and program mix but operates at a national/network scale with broader species focus than SCAT.
• Alley Cat Allies: National U.S.-based advocacy and operations organization focused on TNRM and community cat programs. Comparable mission area (humane management of outdoor/street cats) and overlap with SCAT's TNRM program, but operates as an advocacy/grant-making incumbent rather than a single-city rescue.

Direct peers

• Toronto Cat Rescue: Canadian cat-specific rescue nonprofit operating a foster-based model with adoption, TNR, and community cat programs. Highly comparable in mission, structure (foster-home network, no shelter), and programs to SCAT, though at a larger urban scale.
• Community Cat Coalition: U.S.-based nonprofit focused on TNRM program support and community cat management education. Directly comparable to SCAT's Linda Gubbe TNRM program in mission and programmatic focus on humane population control.

Others

• PetSmart Charities of Canada: Charitable arm of PetSmart that funds adoption events and shelter/rescue partners across Canada. Highly relevant given SCAT's core PetSmart Adoption Centre partnership; functions as both a grant-maker and a channel partner in SCAT's GTM.
• Adopt-a-Pet: North American pet adoption listing platform that connects adopters to rescue organizations including cat rescues. Comparable as an adoption-channel partner rather than a direct competitor; relevant for understanding SCAT's distribution and discoverability layer.

Regional players

• Calgary Humane Society: Regional animal welfare organization serving Alberta with adoption, humane education, and surrender services. Comparable mission and operational scope but operates a shelter facility rather than a foster-only model.
• Saskatoon Humane Society: Local Saskatoon animal welfare organization with shelter-based operations and adoption services. Competes for the same local donor pool, volunteers, and adopters as SCAT, but operates a traditional shelter model rather than foster-only.
• Big Sky Ranch Sanctuary (Saskatchewan): Saskatchewan-based animal welfare organization with sanctuary and rescue operations. Comparable as a regional Canadian prairie animal welfare peer with overlapping mission and donor base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCATStreetCat
• Facebookfacebook.com/StreetCatRescue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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