Le Refuge
Meet
The Team
Le refuge Chatopia is a registered charitable organization based in Montreal (Quebec, Canada).
Founded in 2005, the Chatopia team is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming purebred cats in need. Working together with other like-minded organizations (animal welfare agencies, shelters, animal controls, and vets), Chatopia strives to provide all the welfare needs of purebred cats.
Why purebred cats?
Because their special requirements are often not met or are difficult
to maintain in a shelter, home, or on the streets.
We do not ask an adoption fee that reflects the cost of the medical care,
only one that helps us cover some of the costs.
How it all began...
Maggie Shuter
Founder & President
Dedicated to promoting, educating, and providing for animals in need, Maggie is a passionate animal advocate. Over 25 years of working with animal control agencies, veterinarians, and shelters, offering advice for overcrowding, hoarding, animal seizures, private home releases, strays, and man-made and natural animal emergency situations and providing medical rehabilitation and adoption. With more than 20 years of animal rescue techniques and accreditations, she brings not only knowledge and expertise from past experiences but also continuously updates her skills by attending courses designed for animal welfare, sheltering, and animal rescue response.
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Terry Price Kimmel
Co-Director
As Co-Director of Chatopia, Terry is a serious animal lover and hands-on advocate helping to rescue and care for neglected animals, as well as networking online to find homes and help for needy cases.
Terry has been involved with various Montreal animal rescues and charities for over 15 years and is certified to deploy on large-scale rescues.
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Azou
Social Director
Azou is Chatopia's spunky office manager! He is a kitten mill survivour. Paid in pets and hugs, Azou happily oversees the efficient operation of the charity, and rewards good work with head bunts and loud purrs.
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