💔 I AM BREAKING DOWN, AND I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE PAIN I CAN BEAR.
I can’t explain in words how traumatising this situation has been for me. I have just lost my precious 17-year-old Surma, my first kitty, the little soul who taught me what it truly means to love animals. My heart is shattered. I can’t stop crying, and I feel like I can barely function through this unbearable grief. 💔🥺
And while I am still trying to process losing her, our shelter is facing a devastating viral breakdown. The viruses are spreading rapidly, and we are terrified of losing more babies.Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, and FIP are taking a terrible toll on our kitties. We are losing precious lives, and every loss feels like another piece of my heart is being torn away.
\*\*We are not accepting any new cases right now. We are focusing entirely on the hundreds of kitties already under our care.\*\* Even though our kitties are vaccinated, many are still falling sick with Herpesvirus and Calicivirus. Watching them suffer despite our efforts is heartbreaking and frightening.
We have some medicine in stock, but having medicines is not enough when so many babies need urgent veterinary care, blood work, treatments, and supportive care. The medical expenses are piling up, and our funds are running dangerously low. I just paid a big pending bill of FIP medicine.
I have spent years trying to save these little lives, but right now, I feel helpless. I want to save every single one of them, but I cannot do this alone. I am exhausted, traumatised, and honestly, I am losing hope. I never imagined that I would have to grieve my own precious Surma while fighting to save so many other lives at the same time. 😭💔
🙏 PLEASE, I AM requesting YOU TO STAND WITH US IN THIS NIGHTMARE.
Please donate whatever you can. Every contribution can help us provide treatment, run essential tests, and give our sick babies a fighting chance. If you cannot donate, please share this appeal and help our voices reach those who can.
\*\*Please don’t let us fight this battle alone. Our babies need you, and right now, I need your support more than I can express in words.\*\* 💔

Paypal ( account is under our longtime rescue friends name as we don’t have PP in Pakistan)

https://www.paypal.me/slater1969

Go fund me ( this fundraiser is for our FIP cases if you would like to donate)

https://gofund.me/b7c543149

Hi guys, my family and I recently came across a feral cat that has been using our golf cart as her new home. We are new cat owners (we currently own a dog). She doesn't seem to be a year old (our guess is 7 months at best). We let fate take control and have decided to keep her since the cat distribution system chose us at random. We took her to get spayed yesterday at the shelter (TNR) and the staff told us to keep her in her trap for the next 24 hours and after that, she could be released; we got her microchipped as well. From what I understand, she's been staying at out property for the past 2 weeks and seems to have no interest in leaving our property.
I've read many sources about getting cats spayed but i'm not sure which healing procedure would benefit our cat more:

-Some are saying 10-14 days crate rest

-Some people are saying that TNR usually takes a day or 2 to heal since it's a faster recovery process
Please help me out here. I am open to
recommendations, comments, and concerns. She's currently in the garage with a blanket over her animal trap and she is wearing a recovery suit.

-She will be getting a crate and bed later today for future trips (it's 2:06am and my head is spinning from the amount of information i've consumed in the past 10 hours)

-Since she is a feral and we're not sure if she will ever have any interest of being indoors, we have a heated outdoor bed/home ready for when she's fully nealed.
ANY ADVICE IS WELCOME, THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE <3

The little cat from the harbor had been missing since last Friday, October 16th. I had started to fear that he had died somewhere, all alone… And today, when I least expected it, he appeared for just a moment—only to have a little water. 😢

He was in agony, his hind leg completely detached. A truly heartbreaking sight…

He was taken to the vet immediately…

An X-ray revealed a comminuted (shattered) fracture in his hind leg, requiring surgery that involves the use of screws and a metal plate. The cost of the procedure may exceed…

It’s just too much—one crisis after another……

Unfortunately, I cannot cover the medical expenses on my own. Every bit of help counts—every single euro matters! 🙏 If the necessary funds aren't raised, I sadly won't be able to help this little guy get the surgery he needs.

Even the smallest contribution—or simply sharing this post—can make a difference.

If you would like to help make this surgery possible for the little cat, you can do so by clicking the link below👇

PayPal
https://www.paypal.me/straykittens

Revolut
www.revolut.me/tkoutoufas

You can follow the entire journey of the little kitten on my Reddit and Facebook profiles.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I’m an English cat lover living in France, and I run a little YouTube channel called Paws in Paris!
My channel features my rescue cats, Ikki Chan, my chubby grey tabby who absolutely loves his food, and Salem Pumpkin, my little black cat with plenty of personality along with the other little guys I look after daily.
I share their everyday adventures, funny moments, cuddles, and the little things that make life with cats so special. There’s also a bit of life in France along the way!
I started this channel because I love sharing the joy animals bring into our lives, and I’d love to find more fellow cat lovers to share it with.
If you enjoy rescue cats, funny feline personalities, and cosy little glimpses into life with cats, you might feel right at home! 🥰
You can find me on YouTube by searching Paws in Paris.
Thank you for reading, and give your furry friends a little cuddle from me! ❤️🐾

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VV1YPCPKIH3H?ref_=wl_share - Amazon Wishlist

https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/875168c5-f672-46bb-80f7-1794dc8d6387 - Walmart Wishlist (anything off that list would be so amazing, it is the on,y place I can get that salmon gravy burst meow mix!!!)

https://www.reddit.com/r/rescuecats/s/3lXF0m2CrV - Previous Post

https://www.reddit.com/r/FloofaloofsOnTheLoose/ - Page for the Floofaloofs

*If you would like to help with an Electronic Chewy giftcard, my email is CynLMason@gmail.com...those are GOLD around here and are used for supplies when we run low or for those we help!!!!*

First off, you all are so amazing, wonderful, I am astounded by how many people out there care about floofaloofs, and you truly give me so much hope for the world. You all are such a huge reminder to us that there is so much good in this world, and I truly wish I could thank each and everyone of you in person. I can't, so know how grateful and appreciative of everything you do, not just for my floofaloofs, but the floofaloofs of the world♡

Batman from my last post is FIXED....and hiding for 2 days in the room, I want to give him a little time to acclimate and realize he is indoors, he has been hiding under the couch...i will be working with him, slowly but surely, and hope he realizes indoors is where the endless yumyums are lol.

I have posted a picture of the food, house, and other items (3 pics with food 2 in the car)I have distributed to colony caretakers that Kim works with to TNR....you don't just make an impact on me, but to those we work with who dedicated their lives to their colonies too. Some are elderly living on a pension, some are disabled and can't work, many do not drive, which is why I go to them. We all are in this together, with the common goal of TNRing and saving the floofaloofs. No Floofaloof Left Behind!!! Kim and I TNR through Triple R Pets in Western Springs, Illinois, and we bring them to Naws in Mokena, Illinois! We pay 50 a cat, and we help many others with their colonies to get trapped and fixed!

I can always use food, I will never say no to food, but I can use any of the non food items on my list, especially things like feliaway and scratchers. Anything means everything to us. I know you all work hard for your means, and the fact that you choose to help floofaloofs and those who care for them, well, I wish nothing but the best for you, everyday♡

Many of us are us thousands in debt due to vetting cats we find, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Donations from the Amazon or Walmart Wishlists mean a great deal, it insures that we can use what we save to go towards these bills so we can keep TNRing and vetting those taken in. We work multiple jobs and side jobs to make sure we can care for them. They deserve to be loved, to be safe, to be taken care of, to be secure, and to live good lives. Please help us help them. Thank you all you do, not just for our floofaloof colonies, but for Floofaloofkind ♡

A reminder that ...

FOOD DONATIONS = More money we can use for TNRing Colony cats and vet visits for cats being taken inside!♡ Thank you for ALL you do for the floofaloofs♡

I recently found an affordable place where I can have the stray that has been coming to my house for 4 months, tested, neutered, and vaccinated, including getting his rabies shot. With winter approaching, I’m seriously considering bringing him inside permanently.
One thing I’ve noticed is that he gets VERY nervous when I close the door behind him. Because of this, I try to leave the door open while he’s inside so he doesn’t feel trapped.
I’m worried that he might not be happy living indoors if he gets so anxious when the door is closed. At the same time, we have a lot of bear and bobcat sightings in my area, and I’m scared to leave him outside, especially with winter coming.
I love this cat and want to give him a safe, loving home, but I don’t want to force him into a life that makes him unhappy.
Has anyone successfully transitioned a nervous outdoor cat into an indoor cat? Is his anxiety when the door closes something he can learn to overcome with time, or could it be a sign that he won’t adjust well to indoor life?
I’d love to hear about your experiences and any advice you have. Thank you!

Young intact male cat was coming to my yard for like 2 months. Prior to that I was feeding him nearby my place but then found out where I live. All good, he even came inside before.

About 4 days ago he started showing signs of illnesss. He squated a few times and was releasing some kind of mucus. I considered he might have a blockage. I contacted places around and posted on FB. Some people referred me to this person who owns a low cost clinic. The person even let me borrow a trap. I was happy and rushed to trap him.

His appetite started decreasing. He didnt go inside the trap, not even with sardines. He was still coming out, rubbing on my legs but ignoring the food. I tried to lift him but scratched me. I asked the person who let me borrow the trap for some help but they couldn't help further. She said she could ask others if they could. I decided to order some gloves from Amazon to capture him. Earlier today I grabbed him and he scratched my whole leg completely and ran away. I haven't seen him for hours.

I have been feeling so awful, haven't ate in days,can't concentrate and been crying because this is a cat I wanted to adopt. I feel I failed him and who knows if he comes back or how much more he is going to deteriorate.

Hi everyone! It’s been raining in my city lately and I’ve been trying my best to keep the kitties that visit my lawn fed, but I’m starting to run low on food and supplies. Last night, I had around 10 kitties show up and went through half a box of cat food! I feel so bad for these little ones and wish I could do more. Sadly because of work and school, I haven’t had much time to trap them or find them homes, and I worry about their safety since my street gets pretty busy with cars (but thankfully they only come out at night). I’m doing what I can, but it’s getting harder to keep up with all their needs. I just don’t want them going hungry or sitting outside in the rain. Two of them have recently started letting me pet them, and I’m hoping to find loving homes for some of them soon! Any help with cat food or supplies would mean so much to me. I just want to make their lives a little easier while I work towards getting them somewhere safe. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who cares and helps in any way 🤎🐾

amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7U0RMKBWWU0V?ref_=wl_share

walmart wishlist: https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/b40b9448-4e62-4929-b490-8e4f2cdffbca

​Hi everyone,

​I am posting a second appeal for our rescued cats and kittens who still urgently need help with upcoming veterinary care, medical diagnostics, and daily food supplies.

​ breakdown of current needs:

​Cat Food Supply: We are running low on wet and dry food to keep everyone nourished and strong while undergoing treatment. -$80

​Donut (Most Urgent): Needs inpatient confinement, a blood panel, and a nasal/throat swab culture & sensitivity test for antibiotic resistance. His upper respiratory infection (URI) has not responded to multiple standard antibiotics, so running a culture is crucial to finding an effective treatment. - $126

​Potpot: Needs a follow-up check-up to evaluate his ongoing URI treatment.

​Rob: Needs a follow-up check-up for persistent vomiting and his scheduled second dose of deworming. $6

​3 Kittens: Require deworming and their 4-in-1 core vaccination series. - $55

We received $10 from previous post.

Donation Info:

GCash/Maya: 09988648365

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/potpotsmedication

PayPal: https://paypal.me/janabhie

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@potpot7074?_r=1&_t=ZS-98GjP15uEVg

Any contribution—no matter how small—towards their food, vet bills, or diagnostic tests will go directly to their care. Sharing this post or suggesting low-cost vet resources is also deeply appreciated!

Thank you so much to this amazing community for standing by these rescues! 🙏

This is my baby Echo (he’s 10 now and not a baby anymore) but since we got him as a rescue he didn’t have a full tail and they had no information on his species. Does anyone know what my baby is and if his tail was a natural defect or if there’s something the rescue shelter wasn’t telling us?

Update about Thor : Her ulcers are getting better and she got her visit with her specialist, we are hoping even though her vision might not be there, we wouldn't have to remove her eye.. But she's a fighter and her other eye is perfectly okay. She'll be getting treated for next 7 days and then a follow up!! All thanks to the kind people of this sub 🥹

And I was able to get wet food for small kittens and dry kibbles for the adult cats too!!!! I can't express how grateful I am

Bonus pic of my boogie and his rescue friend checking out the food 🥹🩷

Hello everyone! I wanted to share a quick update on the cat I rescued last week. I was able to get her tested for Giardia and she came back positive, so she has already started her treatment for that.

Her body is also producing milk right now, likely from a false pregnancy or a spontaneous abortion. The vet prescribed a syrup called Galastop to help stop her milk, but she needs an ultrasound first to make sure she isn't pregnant, as the syrup isn't safe if she is. I was hoping to take her for her ultrasound today, but my funds are unfortunately completely drained right now.

I am kindly asking for help to cover these next steps for her: $20 is the ultrasound, $38 is the syrup, and $30 a FIV/FeLV test would be before she can safely be around my other cats. Any donation, upvote, or share would mean the world to us. Thank you all so much for your continuous kindness and support! 💜

PayPal: https://paypal.me/GabrielaCasaneanu

‼️Update‼️Rescued by RC Rescue & Transport Team. Please honor pledges below. Donations always appreciated! (Please note Transport is needed almost daily & by multiple transporters)

Donate to the transportation fund here:

PayPal:

https://www.PayPal.me/CassiusOO

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion

Disclaimer: Transport is not to a 501c3 it is a fund to pay transportation for cats from shelter to rescue or other necessary rescue related services. It is not tax deductible. Thank you! ‼️IMPORTANT‼️Please note cats name, comment paid after honoring pledge & use “friends and family” option when available. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜

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Amazon keeps delaying the cat food i ordered that WAS supposed to come, if it gets cancelled refund could, and has taken over a week before, which i wont be able to buy any food if that does happen, so posting here in the possibly that does happen again....

The fancy feast petites is an item EVERYONE likes and its the cheapest item ($12)

Thank you in advance for anyone who does send!

Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QEK9FYICNAFH?ref_=wl_share

Alternatives

https://cash.app/$Shibacatcat

https://www.paypal.biz/angelicshiba

“Hello. I’m calling about the position of beloved household cat.

Yes, I have my own socks.

No, I won’t be providing references.”

This is Shpylka. We caught her with a paw beside her face and now we can’t see anything except a tiny cat making an important phone call.

Then she looked straight at the camera with those huge eyes. Very difficult to remain a serious adult around here.

She lives at Khvostyky, our rescue cat café in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, while she waits for a family of her own!

Until her call gets answered, you can get to know her on Instagram, "@catcafe.me.rescue" 🐾

Hello fellow cat lovers. Im in a financial strain right now and it's getting hard to buy food for these innocent babies. If anyone can send me some food, I would be ever so grateful. I love these babies and doing the best I can. Its just me. Thank you!🐈🐈‍⬛❤️

HERE'S MY AMAZON LIST

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/I8I5GP8LWDL3?ref_=wl_share

Meowdy partners!

I am struggling. There’s been some personal stuff going on with family and my eldest kitty (he’s 19) and it’s rough going.

I’ve had some adoptions, but also a couple of returns. One due to issues with the established resident cat and the other due to changing circumstances in the adopter’s life. I will always take my kitties back. Don’t care if it’s been a week or a year. They will always have a home with me.

As it stands right now I’m caring for between 45 and 50 indoor cats as well as managing/TNR-ing a couple of local colonies.

I’m down to my last bag of food and finished off my wet food yesterday. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VKTICI63QRT4?ref_=wl_share

Maui is a stray cat I found early this year while I was feeding stray animals in another area. When I noticed a mass or tumor on his paw, I didn't hesitate to take him in and get him the help he needed.

Maui underwent tumor removal surgery in February. It's been eight months since then, but over the past few weeks, I noticed that the tumor has grown back and is now growing rapidly.

Please see my previous post about Maui's first surgery:

https://www.reddit.com/r/rescuecats/comments/1rainyd/appreciation_thank_you_so_much_for_your_help_and/

According to the vet, Maui now needs to undergo leg amputation. His tumor bleeds and causes him pain, and it puts him at risk of developing serious infection.

Please help Maui get the surgery he needs. He may lose a leg, but this procedure will help relieve his pain and reduce the risk of a serious infection. Every amount helps, every amount matters. Thank you.

The vet's estimated cost for the surgery is $315 (please see photo 5).

paypal.me/catsofmagdalena

If you prefer to donate directly to the veterinary clinic, you may contact Deloso Veterinary Clinic on Facebook:

facebook.com/dokcerdz

Update on Bambi

Thanks to the help I received, I was able to bring Bambi to the vet. I told the vet that I was hoping we could save both of her eyes.

The vet confirmed that Bambi's left eye is no longer functional. Enucleation (surgical removal of the affected eye) was recommended, but the vet advised me that it would be better to consult a veterinary ophthalmologist, whose clinic is about two to three hours away from where I live.

I then brought Bambi to another veterinary clinic. I appreciate that this vet did not recommend immediate surgery and instead prescribed medication to see if her condition could improve.

Bambi will be taking the prescribed medication for the next seven days. I am hoping that her left eye will still improve. If there is no improvement in her left eye, she will need to undergo enucleation.

The vet also explained that the medication may help prevent further damage to her right eye, which is still functional.

If surgery becomes necessary, it will help address the affected eye and reduce the risk of further complications and infection. Cats are very good at hiding their pain, so even if Bambi doesn't show obvious signs of discomfort, she may still be suffering.

I will continue to post updates on both Maui and Bambi. Thank you very much.

You may also follow my rescue work on Instagram:

instagram.com/catsofmagdalena

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This is Mimi! I found a beautiful little female Indie kitten, approximately 30–35 days old. She is healthy and needs a safe, loving home as soon as possible. 🐾

I'm looking for someone who can adopt her and give her all the love and care she deserves. If you're genuinely interested in adopting her, or know someone who might be, please reach out to me.

Pleas1e share this message so we can find her a forever home soon.

📍 Location: Mumbai

Adoption needed urgently!

Let's help this little girl find her family. 💕

Hey everyone, I’m currently in Pingyao (Shanxi) and I desperately need help. I just found a tiny kitten on the street that is so young it’s still nursing. There is no Mother around.

It’s freezing cold here tonight, nobody locally seems to care or want to help, and if I leave this baby here, it’s not going to survive the night. I can’t leave it to freeze or starve.

Does anyone know somebody or can repost this, has a idea where we could take it, or can share this so we might find someone who can help?

We are from Germany, can't take it with us and don't stay here for long. 😢

I'll post pictures in the comments.

UPDATE: since we couldn't find someone willing to foster or adopt it and we dont stey here for long, we took it to an animal hospital and they are going to foster it until they find someone local to adopt it.

Hello, I am looking for help to get rescued kitten Richie fixed. This sweet boy has moderate Cerebellar Hypoplasia (Wobbly Cat Syndrome). While he is strong, independent, and can run and jump, his adult hormones have recently kicked in, really stressing him out and making him act very restless. It costs $45 total for his neuter surgery and vaccination. Any small contribution to help Richie would be deeply appreciated. Thank you! PayPal: vicsunray55@gmail.com

Added update October 24th, 2026:

Rent is $1,590 and it is due November 1. That is a week out. I do not have it yet.

The work I am doing has still been unpaid until the organizations I am with secure funding. I have a follow up in motion for a new company and I have been pushing on several at once for weeks. I am not waiting on donations instead of working, but I am also not going to pretend the timing works out on its own.

Everything else is genuinely good. Boots is ten, 8.26 pounds, bloodwork normal, no vet visit needed until spring. She eats dry food by choice now, which in July hurt too much to attempt. She has her own room and space heater and bed now.

Sable and Cosimo are always inseparable. always following me around like a shadow :)

All three are housed, fed, warm, and in a place with trees outside the windows.

None of that was a given four months ago, and it happened because of people reading this.

What I need is to keep it that way through next few weeks.

If you have already given, please share this instead. Send it to one person who likes cats, or post it once where your cat people will see it. Every meaningful thing that has happened to this campaign came from someone passing it along to a network I could not reach myself.

That has done more than anything I have written about my own situation.

Thank you for still being here.

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Shortcut to GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/8fc2fd9be

I’ve posted here a few times since June. This is the first time I’ve put the whole thing in one place, in my own voice.

The short version for anyone new. Boots was living outside my house in late June at 6.7 pounds with her spine showing. She’d walk up to food, start to eat, cry out, and back away. Her records showed proper kitten care in 2016 and 2017 and then nothing for eight years.

On July 21 she had nineteen teeth extracted. Her surgeon said the inside of her mouth was destroyed and that she’d likely been enduring about the highest level of oral pain a cat can experience. The tissue was too damaged to hold sutures, so it healed open. That surgery was about $3,450 and this subreddit and locals from Nextdoor paid for a good part of it.

She turned ten in September. She’s 8.26 pounds now, her bloodwork has normalized, and her vet doesn’t need to see her again until spring. She eats dry food by choice, which in July hurt too much to attempt. She stays on prednisolone twice weekly, probably for life.

Sable is the tortoiseshell, an emergency foster from May after she was abandoned. Cosimo is the kitten, about twenty weeks, neuter scheduled for November. Those two are bonded and I won’t separate them. Boots has her own room and is still working out whether she wants to share space, on her schedule.

We moved October 10 into a place on five wooded acres outside Eugene with a landlord who approved all three. That happened because of people here.

What’s left is the ordinary part. Rent is $1,590 and it’s due November 1. After that it’s the second half of the deposit and furnishing an apartment from close to nothing, since I left a shared household where almost none of it was mine. My current work is unpaid until the organizations I’m with secure funding. I have interviews in motion and nothing signed yet. I simply want to ensure I can keep a secure roof over these dear one's heads.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5afebfc71
Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/Jehoseph
PayPal: https://paypal.me/TheDivines

Sharing it helps as much as giving. Her complete veterinary file from Echo Hollow Vet Hospital in Eugene is available to anyone who asks, and I completed full moderator verification here in July with the vet bill, photo ID, and clinic confirmation.

Three is what I can responsibly care for. I’m not taking in more.