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I’m writing this with tears rolling down my face, the last few days have destroyed my spirit. I work so hard to help the cats here, but people make things so very hard. This latest run in , Has me just distraught.

It began 3 days ago when a neighbor (who only lives 3 houses away ) told me his cat was in my yard. Which cat, I asked ? He told me the ginger and white girl (Stinky he called her☹️) I told him that she has been hanging here for the last few weeks and I had a vet appointment for her the following day (5/12). I asked him if she was pregnant, and he said she had kittens a few months ago, but he HOPED she would get pregnant again, because he wanted a black kitten 😫😣😞- I was SHOCKED- is this guy a total idiot …. Answer =Yes!
He said the reason she likes my yard is because of all the male cats here, and she likes to mate???? What?
I don’t tell him that he is WRONG- IRRESPONSIBLE-SELFISH….. I try a different approach- I tell him she has to go to the vet because she has an eye infection- his response= she always has had eye discharge and crust. Shameful ….. the whole ordeal has me upset, this mentality is sick, his irrational views are we are always in population crisis-
He tries to call her to him….. completely ignoring the fact …. She is here because, he doesn’t care enough to provide for her, she is hungry and I feed her. He tells me he is going to get her leash and he will be right back. 5 minutes later …. He’s back, yelling for her to come home, he can’t find her leash. So I pick her up and give her to him. Ten minutes pass and she is right back here, this poor cat.

5/11 - trap day - I usually have a good plan in place for who I need to catch - I started around 3pm -by 5pm, I’ve got the 2 I wanted in traps and come back home to make dinner for grandson
Carly - ( what I named her) is waiting her on my porch but I’m conflicted….. I avoid CONFRONTATION-I don’t want to jeopardize the cats that need me by creating conflict in neighborhood. But this cat has been roaming for weeks - after having just given birth a few months ago, I know she need help. So I put her in carrier and decide to take her in. This cat needed help, her so called owner doesn’t care enough to- protect or provide for her, someone had to stand up for her.

I didn’t get her ear tipped, which doubles the cost, ($25 for TNR s/n =$50 for indoor cats ) plus now I’ve got to pay for rabies vaccine as well. Add distemper vaccine & microchip, eye drops - the cost is $ 105 for Carly alone -

I pick them up this morning at 7 am, $240 total cost for the 3 ….plus the time, energy, gas…..my heart is all LOVE for cats and so many of them need me . Many people don’t realize that helping these cats is hard work - besides the costs - so much physical and mental effort.
I do all of this to make things better, in hopes that no cat suffers in silence, I try to be the change in this overwhelming crisis.

At 10 am I run to grocery store - after settling the 3 cats = cleaning areas and proving food and water along with a quiet place for recovery. I’ve got TNR cats in both bathrooms and Carly in spare room, along with my 9 rescues, I’m full house and exhausted already.
The neighbor arrives again.. Screaming at me …. I stole his cat and he is going to take all my cats to his yard. I tell him these cats out here are community cats - they are not owned and they go where they want. He continues to tell me how he is going to call animal control and the police - and get all the cats her taken if I don’t give him “his” cat. He is throwing insults and threats at me right and left ….all of which are ridiculous….. this guy is a total nut job. He says - CATS are not allowed in these homes and he is going to make sure all of mine - inside and out get taken away. This is my thanks I guess ….
Punishing the only person who does anything to help the situation….. this is so sad.
I had not even said that I had his cat, he saw Lula in window and screamed that’s her right there-
Unreasonable and clearly unstable…. This guy is a real #*%#

I go inside and sit down, this is not going to be the last of him, I’m sure. 15 minutes later - police at my door.
This is a civil matter, but the officer asks me if I will give him his cat. I calmly explain and PROVE my mission to the cop (he was super nice ) photos of this cat here spanning the last 2 weeks, vet records, and tell him…..I don’t need to STEAL cats, my entire life is dedicated to giving CATS care, love, food, shelter, ….
I care for approximately 60 - I sacrifice everything for them …..and I try to never create any issue about the cats because I don’t want to make it harder on them or me. I decide to end the situation, and tell him I will surrender the cat.
I ask if the guy will pay for the cats shots and medication? Answer = I’d have to sue him. I smile …. Yea ok, at least the cat is fixed.
I give the medicine to the officer, because at the end of the day…… it’s about the cat……not the person.
Did I handle this right ? Probably not, but I did my best.

On a happy note = 3 more cats fixed, vaccinated, and treated for parasites…… it’s a win

I must keep going, 3 more TNR coming in 6 days and I really need some help - last post got very little engagement, $20 only one case of food.
In a couple days my food supply will be EMPTY - liter is almost gone, plus I need to raise the funds for the next 3 ….
Any help …….Even a word of advice or encouragement would be appreciated….
I feel like I failed and I gave it my all….. that is a hard thing to swallow.
Thank you for being the shoulder I cry on-
This community means the world to me, it is here where I feel hope and sunshine - thank you all
Vet invoices included along with same wishlist -

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We are completely out of food for the stray cats 😓🐾

I’m asking for help from anyone who is able to support. Even one box of wet food or one bag of dry food can make a huge difference.

Every day, I care for and feed 50+ stray and community cats, making sure they have food and fresh water, especially during the intense Florida heat. I also work on TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) to help humanely reduce the stray population and prevent more suffering, illness, and kittens being born on the streets.

This work is only possible because of kind people who care about these cats too ❤️

If you would like to help you can do so through my wishlist or link in my bio page. Every little bit truly helps.

Thank you for caring 🙏🐱

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Turtle was one of the kitties I was worried about my little group of cats I feed at my apartment complex. Turtle was a young healthier looking cat when I first met him. He has the classic tabby swirl on his back like a little turtle shell. He disappeared for a year and came back grown but scrawny with patchy fur and what appeared to be an upper respiratory illness.

He was only a little trusting of me. He knows Turtle means him and he knows he can get food, water, and a place to rest without having to fight. He needs neutered thankfully the available ladies around my apartment are spayed. Getting him neutered is still part of my plan.

Anyway, thanks to a Redditor here I got Lysine and started to give it to the cats including Turtle when he showed up. He seemed better, then last week he was worse. Showed up late one night with goopy eyes. I couldn’t do much but give him two hearty portions of wet food he gobbled down with appropriate dose of Lysine. But I couldn’t grab him as I had no place to put him at that time. I did make a plan to grab him put him in a softcrate I prepared the next day if he showed up but he didn’t. Until last night.

He’d been gone about a week and he showed up for dinner looking worlds better. I thought I was imagining it since it was dark. But he showed up this morning for breakfast and though he’s still scrawny he was better! Someone had to have caught him and got him treated. I wish I could talk to them, thank them and work together to get him neutered and recovered.

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I have the recent text with Kim for me to meet her by my neighbor. They have a couple 5 week old kittens and another set born. I have donated food to them so that they can give Kim the money to start TNRing these cats, and also because they aren't well off and told Kim they would foster. I told them I am here if there are any issues. I have also given the, warming mats and kitten toys. We have 2 appts for Friday to start getting the adults fixed around. The mom's will be done as soon as the kittens are weaned. Hopefully they won't try to change their minds!!!

There is a bunch of construction (Rockdale, Ill) by us that has been causing extra cats to come by, which I am also making sure are fed. Gift Cards would help me so much in this department, as I had used what I had to help a couple others who needed to TNR so I donated food and litter so they could pay the 50 per cat (5 cats from 3 families). Kim and I have been doing this ourselves. Honestly, any extra gravy friskies and fancy feast or a couple gift cards would be a HUGE help.

We won't stop helping. We do this for the floofaloofs. Myself and many people here only work minimum wage jobs and cut corners in all aspects of life because TNRing and taking care of cats is what is most important to us, vetting, defleaing, deowrming, building safe spaces for them, I have been floofifying my whole home for them.

Thank you for all you guys and gals do for the floofaloofs and those innocent creatures who need us the most. I posted the list that is just mostly food since that is most important. I DO have a couple non food items on there I can use too.

You all have made such a huge difference in our lives, thank you for being the good in this world♡

P.s. look at Tater Tot's ear floof in picture 2 for a good laugh♡

P.s. again - Willow is flourishing ♡

Blaze has been with me for about a year now after being TNRed. He is 1 of 13 we tend to. When he was neutered, the clinic told me he had a “nasty mouth,” but because it was a low-cost TNR clinic, they weren’t able to do anything.

He’s always managed okay with softened food and wet food, but recently things have changed. He’s drooling some, seems to have lost weight, and I can tell his mouth is hurting him more now. I’ve been giving him wet food, Dashi Delights, Churus, and Nutri-Cal to help keep calories on him and make eating easier.

Blaze is semi-feral, still no petting, so this has to be handled carefully. He does meow at me, play and interact with the other colony cats, but trapping him and getting treatment done the same day is the safest option for him.

The estimate I was given for his dental care is around $500–$800 depending on what they find once he’s examined. As soon as I’m able to trap him, the vet will evaluate him and call me with the exact amount before doing the procedure. Right now, $325 has been raised toward his care which is huge, but he needs more.

Despite his rough start, Blaze is such a sweet soul and deserves relief from the pain he’s been living with. If anyone would like to help with his vet costs, we'd truly appreciate it. Showing Blaze he isn't alone and learning what love is, is beautiful.

Thank you for caring about Blaze. 🧡🧡🐾

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You can call vet directly "Animal Medical Clinic" 423-764-2428 for Blaze colony cat, under Ashley Stiltner.

I will bring this kitten to the vet today alongside with my cat that is frequently vomitting. Can you help us?

How to help:

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We appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you so much!

These two cats are fighting illness and pain, and I am trying my best to save them before it gets worse.

The small tabby kitten is very sick. One eye is badly infected and in serious danger. His nose keeps running, he has almost no appetite, and he looks weak and exhausted. He urgently needs treatment before the virus spreads further and causes permanent damage to his eye or his health.

The white and orange cat is suffering from the same virus symptoms: constant nasal discharge, weakness, and loss of appetite. But his condition is even more heartbreaking. He was previously injured in an accident, and his tail is badly damaged and infected. He cannot control his tail, urine, or stool anymore, and he does not seem to feel his tail at all. He needs cleaning, disinfection, medication, and possibly surgery because the injury appears severe.

I cannot ignore them or leave them suffering like this.

They need:

• Veterinary care

• Medication and eye treatment

• Cleaning and disinfecting supplies

• Special food to help them recover

Every small help can truly make a difference for these innocent souls. Even sharing this post could help them reach someone willing to save them. 🐱💔

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Thank you to everyone who continues supporting abandoned and sick animals.

Hi everyone, I'm Eloi from the Philippines. I previously posted last night but the funds i received is not enough to buy for their weekly food supplies.

I am currently taking care of 40+ stray and rescued cats. Please help me to buy a least a week of food supplies for them.

Please consider helping my advocacy in feeding straycats and rescue them. Any amount will go to their needs.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom, mommy, mama, nanay and all the furmom and furparents. God bless you all

Thank you so much 😊 💖

I am posting an update tomorrow, Godbless you all :))

Donate here: 👇

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In need of food and litter donations I am a solo out of pocket rescuer I don't get funding or monetary donations so anything is so appreciated by me and the animals I care for. Please take a look at our wish list and help out if you're able it means everything to us.

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I can't thank you all enough for pulling through for us♡ I am beyond words. (And you can see ThreeSocks is excited!) I usually use Chewy or Tractor gift cards when we are low, but I had no more (i put them on my list for this reason), as I used them the past couple weeks to help a couple people with cat food and flea treatments so they can pay the 50 dollar fee to get their cats fixed. I know so many people claim pets are a luxury, but they aren't. They are innocent creatures we are suppose to protect, so I will do all I can to help make sure they are fixed and living their best lives and loved. I also was able to give Kim a cat carrier because one of you all were amazing enough to order me one, and she was ecstatic!!! It makes my heart full to know that there is an army of kind people, those who band together to do all they can for those innocent animals who need us the most. I know many of us cut costs everywhere possible to make sure they are cared for.

I am also very, VERY grateful for the playpen, as I keep it on the side of my bed so that I can have the little kitten next to me, and I know once I get another bottle baby, it will be much easier to have them next to me at night.♡

Thank you for supporting us through our Amazon Wishlist, as that lets me use that money for people who cannot afford TNR and for Colony TNRing. Also for vet apps, defleaing, deworming, gas money for Kim to take them to their appts, etc.

Thank you for being there for the floofaloofs. I will also post my bank account in the comments that it is literally down to the penny. Work won't have the pay mistake fixed until next check. ♡

We will never stop trying to save as many floofaloofs as we can.

"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. " - Goethe

Hi I have a colony of over 30, Most immediate needs are dry, wet and KMR, Anything is appreciated though! I have about a day or two left if I stretch it. Thank you so much for the support.

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Hello everyone!

It's been a while.

I'm humbly asking you once again for food and supplies for the rescues and stray cats and dogs in our area 🙏🏻💗

We now have a total of 31 stray cats and dogs in our subdivision and 21 rescued and indoor cats. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Also, would like to share a story about a puppy we rescued from the bbq vendor in our street. He's been having skin issues and been in a rough shape 🥹

I already dewormed her and gave her medication.

And would love to ask for her food too if it's okay 🙏🏻💗🐾 She loves to drink milk because she's still a month and a half, I believe.

Here are the following foods and supplies needed :

1 sack of Adult Dry Cat Food - $62

2 sacks of Kitten Dry Food - $70

6 sacks of Cat Litter Sand (10LBS/bag -$4 each) - $24

24 Wet Kitten Food Pouches - $19

1 box Wet Canned Food - $36

10kgs dry dog food - $17

10 dog wet food pouches -$8

Total : $236

Thank you so much for your help! Any amount will be much appreciated 💗💗🙏🏻✨

-Nala & Friend's ComMeownity

To Donate:

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For In-Kind Donations:

Amazon does not ship to the Philippines but you can check out PetExpress.com 🙏🏻🙏🏻💖

For updates:

https://www.facebook.com/ComMeownityCats

https://www.tiktok.com/@artheresezzz

Location : Rizal, Philippines

I am really hopeful right now that you all see this♡

Hey guys and gals, I am humbly asking for help with canned wet food and dry food. I try not to be persistent, but my work screwed up my pay this week *thanks JewelOsco, very frustrated*, and I used everything I had from last paycheck to make sure Little Willow Floofaloof had her vet appointment *she is healthy, thank goodness, that is what matters♡* i just helped Kim with some food, and we have been working on helping others to get their cats fixed. I have her text in the pictures too. I made a list JUST containing food because it is what is truly what is needed right now. Thank you all for loving the floofaloofs, and all you do for us. It means more than you will ever know. You helping us with the wishlists means we can use what we have left for vet appts, defleaing, deworming, TNR, and such, as we do this ourselves and work all we can♡♡♡

No floofaloof will ever be left behind if we can help it!!!

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When I had him neutered through a low-cost TNR clinic, they noted he had a “nasty mouth,” but they don’t provide dental care. I don’t know what caused it — whether it was from a past fight or possible human-related trauma — but it’s clear his mouth has been an issue for a long time.

Up until recently he was still eating okay, but over the past week things have changed.

He’s drooling, holding his mouth open more, seems more withdrawn, and I believe he’s lost some weight. Cats are so good at hiding pain, and that’s what worries me most.

I’ve been giving him wet food (he loves Dashi Delights) and adding Nutri-Cal to help, but I know that’s just a temporary support — not a fix. He also still needs his vaccines updated, but his mouth is the priority right now.

Because Blaze is still feral, I can’t handle him. I’ll need to trap him for care (thankfully he is drop-trap trained, so that part will be manageable).

I called about dental care, and the estimate is overwhelming: • $500 for a cleaning alone

• With exam, anesthesia, x-rays, and possible extractions, it could reach $800+ 😩

First video clip is him now, I can tell hes lost weight.

Thank you for caring about him ❤️

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Hi👋
I’m Luna & Nala Rescue Inc
A solo rescue in South Florida
Right now, my rescue is caring for a sweet mama cat and her 5 beautiful babies, along with three rescued kittens: the orange kitten, the tuxedo kitten, and little baby Coco. ❤️

Each of these babies came from difficult situations and deserved a chance to be safe, loved, and cared for. All of them are finally able to rest without fear, receiving food, warmth, medical care, and lots of love.

I also care and feed for over 50+ stray cats daily, making sure they have food and water, especially in the Florida heat. I also do TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), which helps control the population humanely and prevents more suffering on the streets.

Over time, I’ve rescued kittens, elderly cats, and abandoned cats who were left behind or dumped. Each one has their own story, and I try my best to give them a second chance at life, safety, and love.

Caring for so many cats and kittens takes time, supplies, and support. I am doing everything I can to give them the best chance at a healthy future. 🥺🐾

If you would like to help, please consider donating items from my Amazon wishlist or link in my bio page. Every donation goes directly toward food, litter, formula, supplies, and care for these babies. Even sharing this post helps more than you know. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who supports rescue and believes every life matters.

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hello guys, I was just strolling to my village at night, I was not expecting anything special… until I found them. Two tiny twin kittens, left behind with no one to come back for them. No home, no comfort, just each other.

It’s heartbreaking to think someone chose to walk away, but somehow, they held on. And maybe that’s why i found them. and i think they don't deserve this fate to be abandoned as they still deserved a second chance. So I am asking for some advice on how to take care of the two little kittens.

as i am inexpierience and i also dont have enough funds to raise them, as i currently live with my grandma since my parents are divorced. can i be humble to ask if is it expensive to buy all their needs? like for some food, shelter and their maintenance.

Our food bowl is empty SInce yesterday,

I have 90 rescues including strays ,all is sterilized,

Lately I'm so stress seeing this little creature dump in the creek which is very dirty..and I'm out of food for all cats ...

I'm knocking In your kind heart please 🙏 help me fill their bowls of food.

Thank you 🙏

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God bless 🙏 🙏 🙏

I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. I run a TikTok account called "Cats of Lisbon," and I raise money to feed some cat colonies. I have been trying to get this colony in an empty lot in a neighborhood called Mouraria TNRd for over 4 years.

Every few months, I reach out to animal welfare here (Casa Animais). I email, I fill out forms. Most of the time, I get no response. When I do get a reply, it is usually "we’ll put you on the list" or silence again.

Meanwhile, the cats are just reproducing. Every season, there are new kittens. I am watching the colony grow while the local animal welfare authorities just ignore us.

I don't have the money to fix 10+ cats on my own. I have never trapped cats before. I normally feed the ones that are already TNRd.

Why is it so hard to get someone to actually show up and help TNR here? Is there any NGO in Lisbon that will actually listen, or am I just shouting into the void?

Does anyone have any advice on how to break through the bureaucracy, or is this just how it is here? I'm so frustrated.

Edit: I’m not looking for the city to take the cats away, just to spay/neuter and return, and I will help the community feed them.

We are in need of litter and food donations anything helps us keep helping them i am a solo rescuer I do not recieve funding it's all out of pocket so anything is so very appreciated by me and the animals I care for. Right now we are very much in need of litter the most but also food wet and dry. Please have a look at our wish list and help out if you can thank you so much.

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