My Grandfather's Cat is a Toronto-based non-profit that finds new homes for pets whose owners are terminally ill or seniors about to move into a care facility. The organization was launched by Angela Fafuse whose experience was close to home -- she adopted her grandfather's cat after he passed. Fafuse documented her experience on TikTok and received an outpouring of support from followers who were in similar positions. Thus, My Grandfather's Cat was born.
"We heard stories from people who had to put their grandparents' pets into shelters after they passed because there wasn't a family member to adopt them," says Rafuse. The non-profit was launched on May 18th, 2021 (her grandfather's birthday), and thus far, the organization has facilitated 19 adoptions.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Pet Rehoming for Seniors
- Providing pet rehoming services for seniors that are moving into care facilities or terminally ill.
- Non-profit Animal Rescue
- Increasing the number of non-profit animal rescue organizations by targeting specific groups in need.
- Social Media for Pet Adoption
- Using social media platforms to connect pets in need of a home with potential adopters.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Non-profit
- Non-profit industry can explore the creation of more pet rehoming organizations that cater to specific needs.
- Animal Rescue
- Animal rescue organizations can partner with My Grandfather's Cat to reach a wider audience and increase adoptions.
- Technology and Social Media
- Developing technology and social media platforms specifically designed for pet adoption and rehoming organizations.
