Sanctuary and Care of Abused & Special Needs Cats

Hi everyone!

This has been a year of change for the organization:

-change of address to 672 Old Mill Road, #250, Millersville, MD 21035

-sanctuary cats moved from Bob and Kathy's house to Drs. Sandra and Erik's house

-Bob and Kathy put their home - the original sanctuary at 3200 Ivy Way - on the market for sale

Effective June 2023, the cats arrived at their new home.  At first, Dexter, Firefly, Mandi, and Carey Grant were super scared - whereas Cali and Meowster acted like nothing happened.

Dexter spent most of his time hiding alongside Mandy under a bed while Carey and Firefly would find the hidey holes in the cat trees.  Firefly was the first to come out to get a snack.  Then Carey, and then Dexter.  Mandy did not come out, ever, but that has always been her style.

Unfortunately, however, we did notice that Mandy had stopped eating and her belly was swinging back and forth when she walked. After 5 days of not eating, despite presenting her with snacks and treats, Dr. Andrulis approached her and Mandy did not evade (which was not normal).  Dr. Andrulis palpated a massive tumor in Mandy's belly and observed that it has metastasized.  Shortly thereafter, Mandy was brought to the clinic and passed over the rainbow bridge. We also discovered that Mandy was, in fact, Andy. We never knew, as Mandy would never let us get close to find out!

Bob and Kathy continue to care for the other residents.  An update on them next time!

Warmest paws,
Erik

Thank you for supporting the cats at the Rude Ranch Animal Rescue no-kill sanctuary! 

In the last newsletter, we shared the announcement that the official address for the organization has changed.  The new address for all official correspondence is:

Rude Ranch Animal Rescue

672 Old Mill Road, Unit 250

Millersville, MD 21108

Drs. Erik and Sandra Andrulis are now managing all correspondence related to the organziation.  

Another announcement: Come June/July 2023, many of the cats of Rude Ranch Animal Rescue will have a new sanctuary.  That is - The Santuary Continues!

Ever since Drs. Andrulis opened their hearts to the partners, clients, and animals at Rude Ranch’s spay/neuter clinic, Spay Spa & Neuter Nook, they felt an overwhelming tug at their hearts from the Rude Ranch sanctuary cats.  Bob Rude and Kathy Evans suggested that Erik and Sandra take over operation of the Harwood, MD, sanctuary at 3200 Ivy Way, but logistics and finances made that an impossibility.  So, with Bob and Kathy selling their home at 3200 Ivy Way, the Rude Ranch Board recognized the need to continue the mission but at a much smaller and focused level.  So, Sandra and Erik are going care for the neediest furballs in their own home. 

In preparation for the arrival of the cat residents, Sandra and Erik are hard at work – cleaning, moving furniture, assembling cat towers, installing protective flooring and wall covers – getting everything ready.  Keeping with the trend established by the Rude Ranch sanctuary, the new sanctuary has a free-range, open area with two enclosed rooms dedicated to the sanctuary cats, with one room for the “behaving” feral, geriatric, diabetic, and other special needs cats and the other room for FeLV positive fur babies.  Appointments to visit the new sanctuary will be limited and by appointment only.

More to come in the next report!

Thank you for supporting the cats at the Rude Ranch Animal Rescue no-kill sanctuary! 

In July, we had 3 new arrivals at the sanctuary - O'Malley, Roxy, and Dorian.  Unfortunately, we lost O'Malley over  the Thanksgiving period from intestinal lymphoma.  Indie's in good health, but does have some minor issues with his teeth/gums.  We can work out a dental down the road, but for now he's on convenia and ceremia.  

The Winter newsletter will be forthcoming.  As a head's up, if anyone wants to add to their Christmas shopping list: Rude Ranch residents Batgirl wants a home, Nipper wants catnip, Indie wants a fast car, Pumpkin Wobbles wants funding for special needs kittens like him, and Mandi wants to help community cats.  All of them would love if you continue to support Rude Ranch!

We continue to operate at 3200 Ivy Way in Harwood, MD.  However, in the months ahead, we will be switching the mailing address to:

Rude Ranch Animal Rescue

672 Old Mill Road, Unit 250

Millersville, MD 21108.

The reason for the switch is for two reasons: (1) Even though the sanctuary is still at 3200 Ivy Way, Bob and Kathy are frequently on the road and (2) this address is much closer to Erik and Sandra - and they can respond to mailings much more effectively.  The Drs. Andrulis have notified the IRS of this address change - and now we are notifying you as well!  Please send all correspondence to this new address.

More to come in the next report!

The Rude Ranch Animal Rescue no-kill sanctuary continues to operate on a day-to-day basis at 3200 Ivy Way in Harwood, MD.

We have just received 3 new arrivals at the sanctuary - 3 cats that were adopted out by Rude Ranch Animal Rescue approximately 14 years ago had to be returned due to personal health reasons.  Because we honor our adoption contracts, we took in O'Malley, Roxy, and Dorian without any issues.  They join Mandy - who initially freaked out at the new company but settled in once a new routine was established - in the general pop room.  Dorian is diabetic and on insulin.  Roxie's hyperthyroid.  O'Malley is a little gaunt, but otherwise ok - and bloodwork was ok.

More to come in the next report!