Speak Up For Paws

Speak Up For Paws We’re a registered charity tackling the community cat crisis in Ottawa and surrounding areas through TNR, advocacy, and accessible spay/neuter.

Educating our neighbours, reducing suffering, and saving lives, one paw at a time. Speak up, save a life. We are 2 women dedicated to helping cats and helping others help cats. We have teamed together to empower others through education and advocacy. We don’t claim to have all the answers or even always have the right answers. We are here to have a conversation, share and learn ourselves. Our goal is to share our knowledge and information with likeminded individuals who are also dedicated to helping cats and other animals. Although our focus is with cats we feel that all animals deserve a voice. As individuals we can make a small difference but as a community, we can create a larger impact. Sandi Lawson- Founded and operates Adopt Me Cat Rescue. Also fosters wildlife when possible. Passionate about all animals and believes they are equally deserving of love, respect and compassion. Jackie Gauthier- Founder and owner of Jackie to the rescue Passionate about rescuing always ready to go when the call comes in whether it be for a cat or a dog all the way down to a chipmunk or a bird I will be there. Speaking up for those with no voice to speak up for themselves.

🐾 Adoption Update: Pecan & Pistachio! 🐾Everyone remembers the Persian 5, the unforgettable quintet that stole all our he...
10/13/2026

🐾 Adoption Update: Pecan & Pistachio! 🐾

Everyone remembers the Persian 5, the unforgettable quintet that stole all our hearts!

We are thrilled to announce that two of those sweet souls, Pecan and Pistachio, have officially been adopted together!

Their new family has fallen head over heels for their adorable personalities, and both are already settling into a life of pampered luxury, cozy naps, and endless chin scratches.

A huge thank you to Paws for Cause Animal Rescue, our incredible fosters, donors, and supporters who made this journey possible and to their new adopters for opening their hearts home to this dynamic duo! 🤍

10/12/2026

We have 23 shelters and 6 feeding stations available. If you’re feeding homeless cats in your neighborhood, please reach out to us. We don’t deliver you will have to pick up. [email protected]

10/11/2026

Beautiful day to build cat shelters and some feeding stations for homeless cats! BIG shout out to the following people who helped out: Jessica, Katia, Lyn, Pat, Adair and Jim.

Thankyou so very much!

We are so sad to report that Baby Binx did not make it. 😞 So many cats like her are born outside, some have feeders, som...
10/09/2026

We are so sad to report that Baby Binx did not make it. 😞 So many cats like her are born outside, some have feeders, some have shelters, but all have one thing in common, trying to survive one day at a time. It always amazes me how people think that outdoor cats are living their best life. In fact, so many ignorant people think that just because a cat can catch a mouse they can survive out in the community or in barns and abandon their house cats. Reality is that most kittens outside don’t survive to adulthood and most house cats abandoned outside don’t survive the year.

RIP Baby Binx sorry we couldn’t rescue you sooner.

10/09/2026

As you may know, we are working on multiple colonies currently. This little kitten who is covered in maggots and completely emaciated was finally caught and immediately brought to Tenthline Animal Hospital yesterday. She would not have survived another day outside. In fact, she is still critically ill and we are doing everything possible to keep her alive today. Baby Binxs is back at Tenthline today because she is crashing. They are working hard but that is very costly. In the TNR world, the only money we have is from the support of the community. We spay, neuter, vaccinate, and do anything life-saving for the cats in the colonies, which is all very costly. We strongly believe that every life is worth saving. If you would like to help us save baby Binx, donations can be sent directly to Tenthline Animal Hospital or to [email protected]


10/07/2026



Do you need to have your cat fixed but can’t afford veterinary prices? Are you feeding cats outside and would like to he...
10/06/2026

Do you need to have your cat fixed but can’t afford veterinary prices? Are you feeding cats outside and would like to help that cat have a better quality of life and help your community by controlling the pet population?

We are offering accessible and affordable spay neuter for October 13. We will pick up your cat at designated locations in Ottawa and drive them to Brockville to the spay neuter clinic. Prices are very reasonable sea flyer for details and email as soon as possible if interested.

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10/05/2026

MERLIN

For the love of your pets HAVE A PLAN in place in case something should happen to you!!!

Don’t adopt a kitten when you’re at an age that you know your pet might out live you. The stress of losing you and the only home they’ve ever known could be too much for them to handle.

If you’d like to help us with Merlin e-transfers can be sent to [email protected] tax receipts available upon request.

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We are still looking for 4 sponsors for our upcoming Speak Up For Paws 2027 calendar. Please reach out asap. Info@spea...
10/04/2026

We are still looking for 4 sponsors for our upcoming Speak Up For Paws 2027 calendar. Please reach out asap. [email protected]

The month of September has been very a expensive month. We have paid $17,688 in vetting this month alone! Funds are dan...
10/01/2026

The month of September has been very a expensive month. We have paid $17,688 in vetting this month alone! Funds are dangerously low. We have a couple upcoming fundraisers to make up some of the money we have paid out. In November, we will have a mini online sale. In December, we will have our annual cookie sale. We also will have our calendars soon available. Your support means everything to the cats we rescue.

Looking for items for upcoming mini sale. Looking for homemade
* cat kickers/ beds/ catnip toys
* Knit mittens/ hats
* Cat or dog treats
* Soup mixes
* Cookie jars
* Hot chocolate pre mixes
* tumblers with fun embellishments

New items only please.
Email us if you would like to contribute. [email protected]



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Ottawa, ON

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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