Hours: 12pm-6pm daily, for holiday hours please check our Hours page (link to Hours page). Special events may impact admission availability, please see Seminar & Event page (link) to plan your visit in Advance!

Cats on premises are owned by Next Chance Cat Rescue and have been treated and vaccinated by our veterinarians. This is not a boarding or daycare service for the public. All pets abandoned here will be turned over to authorities with related video evidence. If you need to surrender a pet you own, please call 416-804-3582 to discuss options and timeline.

Location: 5 Swan Lake Blvd.  Unit 6  Markham, ON.

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Admission: 

    • Regular Admission ($20/hr)
      • PAY UPON ARRIVAL ONLY. WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. 
      • 1 child free with adult payment 
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    • Monthly Supporter/ Annual Supporter Pawse & Purr Supporters receive: 
      • 15 min free lounge time with each visit (within availability)
      • $5 off any hour spent in the Lounge
      • $5 off any seminar/event 
      • access to cat training resources and equipment 
      • optional e-newsletter with supporter exclusive updates and info 
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    • Seminars/Events 
      • Prices vary. Admission to Lounge included in fee and secures availability in advance. 
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  • Rules: 
    • Do not pick up the cats please – they have autonomy and choose to be here.
    • Maximum 2 children per adult
    • Treats and toys are provided. If you wish to donate something, please give it to us directly beforehand.
    • Teens under 18 require a guardian to sign on their behalf during their first visit.
    • No flash photography or videos. Photos of cats only, please! We encourage any social media photos to be tagged with #pawseandpurr, and to check out our social media accounts (thank you, it helps support our cause by keeping 100% of our funding on operational expenses instead of advertising)!
    • Shoe covers are available, you can also bring socks or indoor shoes or purchase socks from us.
    • The cats are curious! please do not leave any food, drink, activities or belongings unattended.