u/CTXFelineRescue

We shared Rocket's story a while ago, when he was touch-and-go. Look at him now!!! Unfortunately, Rocket does need surgery to amputate his leg.

Rocket's story and how you can help.👇

He arrived in foster care at just 3 days old, weighing only ounces and needing round-the-clock care to survive.

His foster mom fed him every hour, day and night.

Rocket fought. He grew into a happy, playful kitten with a serious love for his blankie.

But an infection from his umbilical cord caused septic bursitis in his leg, and now Rocket is facing another fight.

After weeks of trying to treat the infection, his veterinarian has determined that amputation is the only way to give him lasting relief from his pain.

Rocket's surgery and veterinary care will cost $2,800, and we're asking our community to help us reach that goal.

You can donate here (any little bit goes a long way!): https://givebutter.com/rocket-surgery-fund

Let's get Rocket through surgery and back to his blankie. 🐱❤️

Meet Pete and Re-Peat.

Take a look at those whiskers! Here they both were, waiting patiently for the vet, like the polite gentleman and lady they are.

We currently have 25 kittens, and at least half have had health issues, which has led to a back-to-back flow of vet visits. It's taking quite a toll on funds we had hoped to spend on other things, rather than on veterinary costs.

We started as a TNR and management group, but we're now more of a nursery. We don't have it in the budget if such high vet bills continue.

We’ve got a few ways you can help so we can continue doing this life-saving work, because if things continue as they have recently, we’re not sure where we’ll be by this time next year. That’s just the truth of rescue work.

Buy your Kitten Season Fall Raffle tickets at just $10 each >> https://givebutter.com/kittenseasonfallraffle

Donate to our General Medical Fund, which covers everyday veterinary expenses for the cats and kittens in our care, as well as the community cats we help through our TNR efforts >> https://givebutter.com/CTFRMedicalFund

The Home Depot kitty was caught lying down on the job.

We recently stepped in to get this little guy neutered, get all his shots, and make sure he was healthy. He is well loved and well cared for at this Home Depot...

He's their official shop cat!

In this line of work, we run into so many businesses that try to kick community cats off of their properties... so supportive people like this Home Depot really warms our hearts.

Hi Cat Rescue Community! We appreciate your love and continued support. Wanted to let you know about a brand-new raffle to help us raise funds for all the cats and kittens in our care: https://givebutter.com/kittenseasonfallraffle

10 prizes. $10 tickets. No limit on entries. You can win more than once. Here are the prizes:

- AirPods 4

- Jewelry set

- Fall & cat-themed basket

- Fall drink basket

- $100 Texas Roadhouse × 2

- $100 Cinemark × 2

- $100 IHOP × 2

Enter now and help us keep caring for the cats and kittens who need us... thank you!

*This is Brown Sugar - now Clayton - who was just adopted!

Sweet Clementine was adopted! He went to his forever home on Sunday.

From living in deplorable conditions in Lampasas to enucleation surgery to his purrfect forever home - way to go, Clem!

It's hard to believe this is the same tiny kitten we rescued, weighing less than a pound and on death's door.

When Rocket came to us, we weren't sure he was going to make it. He was incredibly fragile, and every day was a fight. But he had people who refused to give up on him.

Our incredible volunteer Perri and her two daughters cared for Rocket around the clock—feeding him, keeping him warm, watching him closely, and giving him the love and care he needed to keep fighting.

And thanks to the generosity of people like you, we were able to give Rocket the veterinary care and support he needed along the way.

Look at him now.

He's big. He's handsome. He's thriving. And that tiny little fighter has turned into one very special cat.

Now comes the next chapter: finding Rocket his forever home.

He fought incredibly hard to get here. We can't wait to see him find the family who will love him for the rest of his life.

From less than a pound and barely hanging on… to a handsome boy ready for his happily ever after.

That's what a second chance looks like.

We'd love to find Rocket a home with his sister, Holly Comet. Two is better than one! Preferably in a dog-free home.

Six tiny kittens, barely a month old, were found dumped in a box on the side of a road in Leander. A good Samaritan who found them didn't hesitate — they rushed the box straight to the vet, who took one look and knew these babies were in trouble. That vet called our own Perri, who's helped pull sick kittens back from the brink before, and asked for our help.

We said yes.

Since then, our volunteers and our partners at Pointe 183 Vet Clinic have been fighting for these little ones around the clock — syringe feedings every couple of hours, nebulizer treatments to help them breathe, warming blankets because their bodies are too small and too sick to regulate their own temperature. They're battling ringworm, which takes a grueling five weeks to treat, along with fleas and severe respiratory distress. It's been a heartbreaking fight — we've lost three of the six, most recently just before we sat down to write this. But three are still with us, still fighting, and every hour of care matters.

These surviving kittens need constant medical attention, medication, and monitoring to have a real shot at making it — and that kind of round-the-clock care isn't cheap. Whatever you can give, $5, $10, $500, or ANY amount, goes directly toward keeping these three little souls alive and giving them the chance at the life they deserve.

Please consider donating today, and please share this post — every bit of help and every bit of visibility gets these furry souls closer to safety.

Thank you!

Clementine (Clem) had his surgery. He's doing great! You might remember that we rescued Clem and his brother, Frankie, from a terrible situation in Lampasas. Frankie had his enucleation a few weeks ago, and we were hopeful that with treatment, Clem wouldn't have to have surgery. Unfortunately, his eye just kept getting worse, and this had to be done. Cats are such resilient creatures, and we think Clem and Frank are even more handsome now.

Give Clem some love in the comments, and we'll pass along your messages. If you'd like to support Frankie and Clem's recovery, we've set up a fund here >> https://givebutter.com/FrankieandClem

Thank you!

We had quite a haul the other night.

Thank you so much to our trappers and transporters. It's so much more difficult to trap in the heat. The cats are not out until around 9pm. We typically don't trap in the heat of the summer, but the need just never stops, so we have to suck it up.

But it's so worth it to help with the overwhelming population.

We had quite a haul the other night.

Thank you so much to our trappers and transporters. It's so much more difficult to trap in the heat. The cats are not out until around 9 pm. We typically don't trap in the heat of the summer, but the need just never stops, so we have to suck it up.

But it's so worth it to help with the overwhelming population.

We rescued this baby from a bad situation in Lampasas, TX. Meet Frankie. He had a terribly infected eye that we knew had to be removed ASAP. So, we got him to our vet, and he had successful surgery today. He's recovering well with our amazing foster mom, Perri!

Go, Frankie, Go! This was another huge expense for our humble little rescue, so if you have it in your heart to donate to Frankie's care, you can do so here: https://givebutter.com/frankies-recovery

Thank you!

These two will only know comfort and love from now on. We rescued these babies from the street. Once we get them cleaned up and used to people, they'll be up for adoption.

We caught 5 kittens and 2 adults in the rain.

These two will only know comfort and love from now on. We rescued these babies from the street. Once we get them cleaned up and used to people, they'll be up for adoption.

We caught 5 kittens and 2 adults in the rain.

The Story of the Apple Gang... sometimes one tiny kitten changes everything.

Back in late May, we set out to rescue five kittens and their mama (whom we nicknamed Patch). We tried... and tried... but they were just too clever for us. Then, in the middle of June, we got a text from a neighbor:

"They've moved into my backyard!"

Mission restarted. As we began planning another attempt, something unexpected happened. We stumbled across one adventurous little kitten from an entirely different mama cat.

That tiny explorer changed everything.

Suddenly, we realized we weren't looking for one family anymore. We were looking for four mama cats and a whole lot of kittens.

The first two kittens we rescued were Apple and Ivy, each from different litters. Apple, especially, seemed to be the one that kicked off an incredible chain of events.

Then things got... interesting.

There were more sightings. More traps. More rescues. At one point, we even carefully dismantled decks at two different homes to safely reach kittens hiding underneath.

One rescue led to another. And another.

By the time it was over, we had rescued 10 kittens—seven girls and three boys.

Together, they've become affectionately known as The Apple Gang.

Everyone except Ivy has been named after a variety of apples.

Some of these little ones ran toward affection almost immediately. Others are still learning to trust people. Every day, they're growing braver, healthier, and more confident.

And because so many caring people refused to give up, these kittens won't spend their lives struggling to survive on the streets.

Instead, they'll grow up knowing warm beds, full bellies, gentle hands, and, before long, loving forever homes.

It all started with one adventurous little kitten named Apple.

Proof that TNR makes such a difference. This kitty was spayed last Thursday. In the trap, she was headbutting and purring. She was pregnant at the time of the spay. It's just a reality with community cats. The world doesn't need more strays... shelters and rescues are busting at the seams, and people are trying to rehome their cats all the time. We did keep her kitten too... now about 8 weeks old.

We've taken in A LOT of kittens this season, and many are now adoptable! Jerry (orange)and Tabatha (the tabby) are waiting for their purrfect home.

They both have such wonderful personalities! Email ebrumbaugh@outlook.com if you’re interested in meeting them.

FYI, they’re both very appreciative of the Kitten Season Raffle donations.

About Rocket's sister... she was losing weight and just wasn't getting enough milk. That's why I brought in the big guns! Perri, our wonderful volunteer who is caring for Rocket, now has her and is giving her milk and lots of love. Rocket is right by her side.

Aren't they the cutest? If you want to help Rocket, Holly, and all the kittens we've recently rescued, please consider buying a $10 raffle ticket: https://givebutter.com/kittenseasonraffle

Thank you!

We rescued this adorable baby, whom we named Jack (it's definitely Kitten Season!). He was just neutered and got his shots. He'll be ready for adoption soon, and we think he'll get snapped up quickly!

Our Kitten Season Raffle is officially LIVE!

Every ticket helps support kittens like Rocket, and gives you the chance to win some awesome prizes.

You could win:

- A gorgeous Tiffany's charm bracelet

- A speaker

- TWO separate $50 Blizzard eGift cards

- A $100 Amazon gift card

Tickets are just $10 each, and you can win multiple prizes: https://givebutter.com/kittenseasonraffle

Kitten season is one of the busiest (and most expensive) times of year for our rescue. Every ticket helps provide formula, flea treatment, vaccines, food, and medical care for vulnerable kittens and cats.

Help us save tiny lives… and maybe win something fun along the way.

Rocket is doing so well! He's now 150 grams and is eating around 6-9mls per feeding.

Rocket is the baby whose mom kicked him out because he was too sick. Our volunteer, Perri, has been taking care of him around the clock. We've also taken him for multiple vet visits. It was touch-and-go, and we didn't think he was going to make it, but we had to try. We think he's through the worst!