“Okay, here’s what happened. I went to this scary place with weird smells, bright lights, and strangers poking at me (humans call it the veterinarian). I was polite to them-honest!-but inside, I was terrified. When I got home, I was still in shock. My mind kept replaying the whole day, and the stress was bubbling over. I couldn’t yell at the vet, so… I took it out on my person. Was it my proudest moment? No. Did I mean it? Probably not. But it happened, and I’m learning not to let my emotions boss me around again.”

Fable is ready to start fresh with someone who understands that cat-like people have good days, bad days, and the occasional “wish I could take that back” moment. She’s working on her coping skills, and her future family can help her shine by:

1. Giving her medication before stressful events to help take the edge off and speed recovery.
2. Training her to love her carrier so it feels like a safe little den, not a prison.
3. Providing a quiet “decompression zone” after vet visits-a cozy room with her litterbox, food, and comfy nap spots.

With patience, understanding, and a bit of preparation, you’ll see Fable’s affectionate and charming side far more often than her stressed-out moments. After all, every great fable has its challenges-but also a happy ending. Come to see if you are the one to provide Fable with her very own fairytale.

Fable

Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Mix

Age: 3 Years 1 Month

Sex: Female

Size: M

Colour: Black

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

For Toronto Humane Society’s complete adoption process, please click here to learn more about how you can make this companion, a forever friend!

About this column:

Each week we feature animals available for adoption from local shelters in the Toronto area with the hopes that our readers will assist in finding good homes for them. If you, or someone you know, has the resources to take care of one of these animals, please do get in touch with the appropriate shelter via the links provided.

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What is your business called and what does it do?

Fable is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business. We offer premium quality home accessories that make creating the perfect space effortless. You can find our products on our website. Our products are designed in Vancouver and created in Portugal with the best materials, sustainability practices and ethical employment standards in mind.

What made you want to do this work?

I love to entertain and host dinner parties for friends and family. For me, creating those experiences starts with the smallest detail that is often overlooked. Everything from how you set the table to the music that is playing in the background really sets the mood. It’s in these small details that gives me the most joy. Personally, I feel dinnerware is one of the most ignored yet most utilized item we use daily. Having the right balance of weight and design can really take your at-home dining experience to the next level.

What problem does this solve?

I’m not a designer but I appreciate well made and superior quality products. Experiencing first hand how hard it can be to outfit my home, I knew there needed to be a better option: a company that provides pieces that have a cohesive design with a brand that is value driven.

Who are your clientele/demographics?

Our customers are looking to upgrade from their just-moved-out days to quality products that are ethically created and sustainability sourced, all at an accessible price point. They are millennials looking for a brand that is value driven and customer focused.

How does your business make money? How does it work?

We work closely with our teams in Portugal to design and create the ceramics. Once the products are completed, they take a sea voyage across the ocean to our warehouse in Canada. From there, our orders are processed and shipped out to our customers.

Where in Toronto can we find your profession?

At the moment, we only sell our products on our website but are exploring options to expand into select boutique retail stores. And in the future, when the lockdown measures have been lifted, we’d love to have pop-up stores and events around the city.

What is the best question a prospective customer could ask a member of your profession when comparing services? 

I’m often asked, how do you find partners to work with when creating a product. At Fable, we visit each of our partners to learn more about their history and process in creating products. We make sure their values and how they think about the earth, are aligned with ours. For example, our ceramics partner reuses the water as much as possible during the creation of the ceramics. When the water is too full of minerals and clay, it is then given to the farmers in the local area to be used on crops.

What is the best part about what you do? What is the worst part?

The best part would be connecting with our customers and hearing about how much they love our products. We have customers all over Canada spanning from Toronto all the way in Nunavut!

The worst part would be issues that arise with the website or a customer that has to be dealt with immediately. We’re an e-commerce business so we’re open 24/7 and issues can happen at any moment. With two kids under three it can be, at times, hard to juggle between the business and family life.

What is your favourite joke about your own profession?

Have you cleared your cache yet?

What is another Toronto business that you love?

Since the pandemic started, every week my family and I treat ourselves by ordering takeout on Friday nights. Our go to place is this Persian restaurant called Darband by York Mills and the DVP. It’s a cute little family run place with really large portions. It’s enough to feed us lunch the next day! Try the Koobideh and Gormeh Sabzi with a Doogh yogurt drink.

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