Animal Welfare United States Project #8655

Rescue cats from being euthanized at local shelter

by New Beginnings Cat Rescue

Project Report | Sep 1, 2016
Recently Recued Kittens

By Deb Wagner | Grant Writer

Little Pink Happy Feet

“Bright, Alert and Reactive.” This was the description given of 4 kittens by the local animal shelter this past Friday. They came in the night before and were only 3-4 weeks old. Since they were eating very little on their own, they were placed on the Urgent List. They would need to be cared for like any helpless infant.

One of the four little kittens just wasn’t eating well. Hoping he would do better with a mother cat, the search was on. Fortunately another volunteer was caring for a momma cat, but would the mother cat accept this little orphan? Hoping she would, they introduced the helpless kitten to the momma cat. Right away, she accepted him as one of her own babies and not just him. She also accepted another orphaned kitten that needed her. What a beautiful picture of immeasurable love.

Thank you for giving to New Beginnings Cat Rescue. With your financial support, these sweet kittens will soon be available for adoption into a loving home. This too is a beautiful picture of immeasurable love.

Mother Cat

Helpless Kitten

3 Little Kittens

Mothering her kittens

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Jun 10, 2016
Sweet 16

By Stacy Soileau | Adoption Center Facilitator/Foster Coordinator

Mar 15, 2016
The Sun Shines On Garland's Furry Creatures

By Deb Wagner | Grant Writer

Lucille alive and well

New Beginnings Cat Rescue wants you to know how much we value your support. With the overcrowded animal shelters, our volunteers have to be ready to jump into action on a moment’s notice. Knowing we have your support means the difference between life and death for dozens of cats.

Over the past few months, New Beginnings Cat Rescue has responded to many requests to rescue cats and kittens who were on the “Urgent List”. One cat in particular was in a desperate situation.

After 14 years of being a loving, loyal companion, Lucille was dumped at a shelter by her owners. The chaotic environment of the shelter stressed her to the point that she stopped eating, quickly became ill and lost a lot of weight. But luck was on her side.

With little time left before being euthanized, New Beginnings Cat Rescue was notified of this sweet senior who needed help and Lucille was immediately put into foster care; however, her health had declined so rapidly that she couldn’t eat, was lethargic and developed constant, excessive drooling. This drooling made it impossible to treat her with oral medicine or to force feed her. It was decided that a surgically placed feeding tube was her best and only chance to build her strength back.

Fortunately this little survivor never gave up. After only a few days on a feeding tube Lucille began to bounce back. She started eating on her own, regained her strength, gained much needed weight and her personality blossomed.

This petite, affectionate cat has a lot to say. She loves to be petted and wants to know where you are at all times. Lucille has perfect house manners and is so endearing. This little sweetheart has so much love to give and many more years to give it.

On behalf of all the cats who have been saved from being euthanized as a result of your support, Thank you!

Lucille before she was rescued

Sweet Lucille

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