Image: The Abby Cat Daddy is urgently calling for volunteers to help with its foster and TNR programs as kitten populations surge in the warmer months. / Abby Cat Daddy / Facebook

By Alyssa Conti

KITTEN SEASON

Abbotsford rescue organization calls for help as kitten population rises

May 18, 2025 | 9:32 AM

ABBOTSFORD — It’s raining cats and kittens as spring weather continues to roll into the Fraser Valley, and one rescue is trying to keep up with rising demand.

The Abby Cat Daddy is urgently seeking volunteers to help with trapping, transport, fostering and basic care.

“Every spring and summer, we see an explosion in the number of kittens needing help,” said Logan Bryan, founder of Abby Cat Daddy. “Without enough fosters and volunteers, many of these vulnerable kittens are at risk of going without the care they need.”

Unlike most rescues, the group also tries to tackle overpopulation by spaying and neutering cats at a low cost, as well as through its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program.

“Spaying and neutering are the most effective ways to prevent overpopulation and suffering,” said Bryan. “One unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce hundreds of kittens in just a few years.”

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According to a recent post, the Abby Cat Daddy has issued 68 spay/neuter vouchers and humanely TNR’d in the first five months of 2025– nearly 75 per cent of its overall voucher and program numbers last year.

“These programs don’t just save cats — they empower our community to be part of the solution.”

Other ways to support the organization include adopting or donating to its latest fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to the TNR program. The group aims to raise $2000 to fully vet 10 cats, preventing dozens of unwanted kittens from being born in barns or on the streets across the region.

“Our focus is on cats in Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack. There are many great rescues doing important work elsewhere, but we’re committed to helping local cats who might otherwise slip through the cracks.”

The fundraiser is set to go until the end of May. You can visit the Abby Cat Daddy’s donation page for more information.