UPDATE: There are three!!!

I found three kittens in Adam’s Morgan around 6am this morning.

They’re very friendly, look pretty clean and like pets. They know how to use a litter box so I thought he might be a house cat that escaped.

All of the shelters near me are directing me to DC animal control who says they will TNR the cats. I’d like to help find them homes. Any advice?

I thought it was a stray cat in heat or a male cat vying for my female cat, until I went and looked at 5am. She was in the gated area of my backyard not able to climb up to get back home. The owner said "i could hear her but couldn't see where she was"... what kind of cat guardian are you that doesn't go looking for her or knock on my door if you immediately knew where I am???she's was crying all night, you could hear her yet didn't come looking? I really didn't want to give her back to him. She's so sweet and my 2 cats were so nice to her. Her name is Lucy and she's back with her "guardian".. some people smh

Hi there's this stray cat on my street that I just started feeding and want to trap to take to the vet, I'm concerned about her head, not sure what's going on, any idea? Also if anyone knows of a shelter that would take her in for health check around Koreatown los angeles I'd greatly appreciate it. Im willing to spend up to $500 towards her care.

She/he appears to be a main coon and has clipped ears(both) so not sure if it's from TNR or abuse

Im losing sleep thinking about her, will continue feeding every day until I build trust so I can catch her.

Note: they are by a homeless encampment hence the random stuff around them.

Hi guys my cat is gone missing today .Please contact 6178033971 if you have seen or have her. I am very worried about her. Please spread the word. Thank you 200$ reward

This sweet boy came up to me last night & I brought her home. He’s very friendly. Covered in scabs (no visible fleas). Seems very skinny to me— I can feel every vertebrae and bone on him. He’s in the bathroom as I have a cat already and don’t want any potential disease transfer.

I don’t have the money to vet him fully but I dont want to abandon him. Any advice? I do plan to have him scanned for a chip today. I will adopt him if him and my other cat can coexist and there are no untreatable diseases.

Edit: changed gender because it’s a boy

So a few days ago I made this post about a feral I'm feeding named Stevie Nicks who i thought might be sick as she's so skinny. Well, she's acting kinda more normal now, eating a lot more, and seems overall okay.

However, the other day I was talking to neighbors asking them to keep a look out for kittens (bc she may or may not have babies out there)

and my neighbor was making comments about drowning the kittens and poisoning her!

I think he was "joking" but tbh, that's the type of neighborhood I live in, so with her being so friendly and trusting and also kNOWING that she goes to his house a lot (he's seen her a lot), I didn't feel safe leaving her out there. If not him, someone else. PLUS people around here have big dogs, shoot guns a lot, drive drunk, act wild. Plus coyotes and foxes.

So, now I have her in my bathroom.

However, what if she has babies? I don't want them to die, but genuinely I simply do not feel like my neighborhood is safe for her right now, and I would not forgive myself if she ended up dying bc I waited too long to decide to bring her in.

I obviously don't want the babies to die tho!! But I can't find them and I'm very distraught.

Maybe she is pregnant, or maybe there are no kittens. i don't know. I need help!

Also, I am definitely adopting her, that's established. So she's mine now, I just really am worried about the babies.

Her nips are kind of prominent but don't look hugely engorged so idk if she's nursing or weaning or preg or what. I'm including a picture of them for context -- second slide

I think right now, the most helpful thing for me would be to have someone come and help maybe locate possible babies. Does anyone know of groups in Maryland (Bmore county) that would do that? I have actually reached out to multiple rescues but have not heard back via phone or via email.

From 240g to 541g! We have put on some massive gains! Eye infection gone, on a dewormer, vet says she's doing fantastic. She does have a cold that has been persistent but no signs of pneumonia or anything serious. I am having a hard time getting her to take wet food, as she really just wants the bottle, but hopefully within the next couple of weeks. Poop is also finally solid! Just thought I'd post in case anyone who gave me advice on my previous post was wondering. Pics from 2 weeks ago for growth reference.

Well this dotey little fighter MADE IT through surgery! 🙌🏻

She is 3 days post op and doing well. Despite our best efforts at getting her body weight up over the last 3 weeks (between her bad eye exploding twice, a persistent URI, a 'good' eye infection, and an ear infection), she only managed to get up to 800g. The vets didn't want to go ahead, but given her weight gain and appetite were both steadily decreasing we felt we would lose her to a systemic infection if the surgery didn't go ahead.

We are so grateful that she made it, so now begins the long journey of healing, vaccinations, getting her spayed, etc.

She is approximately 2.5 months old now and she is SASSY 😂

That farm kitten energy is coming back already and she is keeping us on our toes. The local charity West Cork Animal Welfare Group have been incredibly supportive and have helped to fund the surgery. They were so happy with the outcome and said they have rarely seen a kitten in such a bad way do so well, and be nurtured for so long with some success.

Just to think over 3 weeks ago she couldn't see out of either eyes, had so many infections and was riddled with lice and parasites, sat in the middle of a country road. She weighed about 400g and didn't poop for almost 2 days after demolishing 2 pouches of food a day 🙈

Thanks to everyone who supported the last post - I'm not an official fosterer or anything so I'm doing this very solo just with the support of the charity, so it was really nice to be able to talk about it here 😊 hope this good news story makes a few people smile - every little life is worth fighting for ❤️

Pickles, Goobert and Sunny, Leela, Tato, Sunny and Cracker, Leela, June bug, pickles and June Bug, Sunny, Pickles, Goobert, Cloudy and Sky, ET, Tipsy, Proxy and American Psycho.

Just a few out of many. 3 years have gone by and I dont regret a single one of these little heathens. 2 I just recently lost and my heart cant share them yet.

They are already for a forever home, vaccinated and fixed. The black and white Snoopy is going to Chicago with my daughter. The other two are staying with us. 5-6 months old now

Hello, I’ve tried calling multiple shelters all closed. Does anyone know where I can drop him off? I have cats at home so I can’t keep him but I also don’t want to leave him just here. (Update: Someone came to pick him up! Thank you, for everyone willing to assist)

Hello everyone! I’m new to this community, so if this is the wrong flair, apologies.

While working at a camp recently, I came across a cat who appeared to be young and underfed. After speaking to the full-time owners and employees, it became apparent that she did not belong to anyone, and they would appreciate if I could take her. She made the trip home with me today.

She’s very sweet, if a bit skittish. Definitely not feral. Right now she is in a separate basement with no other animals, food, water, litter box, etc, and has been very chill. I haven’t noticed any injuries, fleas, or sickness, but she isn’t fixed and it seems there’s a high chance she may be pregnant so I’d like to take her to a shelter/vet tomorrow. This way I can also double check for a chip, though I doubt she has one.

Here is my issue: I still live with my parents, and we already have three family cats. I have the money for food and vet care, but no current job, so I’m not sure for how long. However, my parents firmly believe the best course of action is to give her to a shelter. Their reasons are fair: we don’t need a fourth cat, it’s a big responsibility for a young person to adopt their own cat, they don’t believe I’m in a good place to take my own cat, they don’t want me spending large amounts of money on her.

I will be moving out to dorms in a month (don’t worry, I am not sneaking her into a tiny dorm). But I have a friend who can possibly keep her in his apartment near campus, starting when we move in (a month/month and a half). It’s not unlikely she could stay in her current basement setup during this transitional time.

Is it fair to fight to keep her? Or is the humane, responsible thing to give her up? I hate to think of her overwhelmed and confused in a shelter when I’m the one who took her from her “home.” But I also wouldn’t want her stressed by moving multiple times. Again, I do have the money for food, vet care, etc, and plan on getting a job ASAP once I move.

There’s a high chance I need to just toughen up, be responsible and give her up. I get that. I’m an adult but still young, not fully independent, and without one stable living space as I head into college. If it doesn’t sound like there is a reasonable way (that’s fair to her) to keep her, I’ll listen, even if it feels terrible. I don’t want to be immature or idealistic. But she feels special, and very sweet. I think based on demeanors it would be possible to introduce her to our cats, if done correctly.

Some advice would be very appreciated. She’s a total lovebug, and while I want to keep her, I also want what’s best for her. Please help!!

Long story short - someone up and moved and left about 40 cats locked in a barn. Many were saved, some were lost. After recently being purchased by someone who does cat rescue & TNR, this space will be turning into a cat sanctuary for those who have been indoor cats and those who just want a warm place to stay or a meal to eat.

I am helping them get the spaced cleared out and cleaned, but need some tips and advice to make it pet safe again.

1. What kind of PPE? I intend to get a 3M P100 respirator, several disposable cover-alls, tall waterproof boots (steel toe needed?), and a few pairs of gloves including cut resistant as a base layer. Any tips for clothing underneath? I'm in MN and its 86F and 60%-70% humidity...
2. What kind of cleaning products/solutions? I imagine bleach and probably vinegar for specific areas. Any heavy duty or industrial cleaners? The ammonia is strong with this one.
3. What kind of tools? Any specific items that would make it easier ergonomically? I'm in my 30's with the crunchy body of an 80yo man.
4. Any general tips & tricks? There will be a small group of us, so hopefully we can get it done in a weekend.

Kitty photo for tax & was one we saved from the barn who is going to a home. We named him Tommy Pickles for the time being.

Here he is. Eating on his own for the first time a mix of wet food and goat milk. I think he loved it. He ate almost everything. He is so active now. Climbing and running... I am so proud of him. This week I will try to bring him to the Vet. His eye infection is basically cleared out and he looks soo different from when he arrived home.

I am hearing non stop meows from under the car. The parking management people are saying it belong to the church and church guard said it’s not theirs. Even police around aren’t helping. Been waiting here for more than an hour. Please help