Our Humble Beginnings
Our organization was founded in the late 1960s by the late Thora Scanlon Bonneau and her husband, Tommy Bonneau. Then known as the Bonneau Spay Fund, we were a small group of animal lovers determined to help the countless strays and abandoned animals in the Victoria area.
Helped by a local veterinarian, Dr. Alan Bonnell, we tried to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce the stray population, and offered assistance to those who could not afford veterinary costs. The organization became an incorporated society in 1984.
Thora and Tommy dedicated their life to rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned animals. Sylvia, an abandoned Silver Chincilla Persian, became their mascot and accompanied them to fundraising events. Although they and their volunteers helped any animal in distress, cats in vast numbers are the greatest victims of abandonment, cruelty and indifference, and their need is the greatest.
Thora wrote "We have found no greater reward in life than watching the beautiful transformation that takes place after we have rescued a homeless, starving, terrified little animal that has known only suffering, and by giving it patient, loving care, watch it gradually blossom into a gentle, affectionate, elegant, silky coated creature. We have proven over and over that there is indeed a universal language understood by all living creatures, and it is called Love."
Meet Our Team
Kim Esau
Virginia Bennett
Julie Murtha
President
adoption coordinator
website coordinator
Driven by a lifelong commitment to ending homelessness for our local feline population.
Passionate about finding the best forever homes for cats in need.
Keeping the kitty catalog current so our future pet parents always have the latest info.
Meet Our Sponsors
These sponsors make our fundraisers and adoption events possible. We’d love for you to support the businesses that stand behind our mission!
Bosley's On Yates
Glanford Bottle Depot
Esquimalt Bosley's
Meet Our Veterinarians
Our partner veterinarians make it possible for us to provide essential medical, dental and spay/neuter services. Support the clinics that support our animals!