One lucky, but also not 'so lucky', boy
Yesterday a friendly boy reached out for food & for help when Teresa was feeding some street cats...
As he approached Teresa, she noticed that he was limping & then she noticed that one of his front paws was totally missing and all that remained was an exposed bone...
She scanned him & thank goodness, he was chipped.. However, the pound was closed, so he was taken to one of our vets for assessment.
We paid for Antibiotics & pain relief - and the clinic called the owners and a message was left
Today the owners called the clinic. Although they were thrilled that their boy Bear had been found after 10 days missing, they were devasted to learn of his extreme Injury..
What caused this horrendous injury, we will never know, but an illegal trap is not out of the question, given his injuries (We have chosen not to show you) The pain he must have endured, is incomprehensible
Bear will require a complete amputation of his leg, which will be done tomorrow
If it wasn't for Teresa, who knows how long he would have survived out there, once Sepsis set in.. It beggars belief..🥲💔
This little girl depicts the vulnerable ‘life’ of a street kitten
Teddie was plucked from a colony as she was not looking well.
Teddie (who was initially thought to be a boy) is now spending her 3rd night at Lort Smith, after being rushed there on Tuesday night as she was Hypothermic, her Temp was only 35c
This poor baby was malnourished, dehydrated, full of fleas & worms, and full of the flu! - Without intervention, Teddie would have died a slow, agonising death in the freezing cold..
This is the reality of street cats.. Every night, in Melbourne alone, hundreds of cats & kittens will die from illness, injury, being hit by cars, kittens will be killed or maimed by foxes…
Teddie is slowly improving but after being on fluids for 2 days, she is still quite dehydrated - We have everything crossed that she will make a full recovery
We also have poor darling Dane & Basset who we have posted about, spending their 6th night in Emergency..
We wish that we didn’t need to ask for help, but unfortunately, saving lives comes at a cost, sometimes it’s a huge cost
Please send positive thoughts for our 3 babies - Who should be play-fighting with their siblings, not fighting for their lives 🥲💔
Heart & Soul Rescue
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
*Edit 13/6 - Unfortunately, Dane is back at Emergency tonight as he hasn't been eating.. Basset is continuing to do well
It’s one thing after the other… ☹
8 week old Dane & his brother, Basset were rushed to emergency last night as they both had diarrhea and were just not themselves, Basset was especially flat
Even though they had received their first vaccination 10 days ago, we were concerned, as was the vet that they may have Panleukopenia – Fortunately, they tested negative
Basset was severely dehydrated and was admitted for the night, his brother Dane, (clearly) perked up at the clinic and was allowed to go home last night
Basset improved significantly on fluids, and glucose overnight and was discharged this evening – You wouldn’t know it was the same kitten!
Both boys have been put on Fenbendazole, and hopefully, their 3 other siblings don’t decide to give their foster carer Heidi any unwanted stress!
Kittens can crash very quickly as their immune systems aren’t fully developed until they are around 6 months of age, without medical intervention, their chances of surviving are slim to none. But this comes at a cost, in Basset’s case, it has cost the rescue $1300 for one night.
The stress of finding ways to cover unexpected costs (and we have had many of late), let alone general vet costs, has left the rescue in a diabolical situation – It’s always one step forward & one hundred steps backward ☹ 💔
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation, EOFY is not far off <3
Heart & Soul Rescue
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
PLEASE KEEP ALINA IN YOUR THOUGHTS :(
Approx. 4 month old street kitten, Alina, was found today by her feeder with severe respiratory distress, she has been rushed to Lort Smith..
I have spoken with the vet and she has fluid in one of her lungs which could be a result of Pneumonia, Heart Disease or FIP.. Alina has been put on Oxygen and various other medications..
Alina's prognosis is poor, but we are hoping for a miracle 🙏💔
This darling boy, who has been named Kenny, has just come into the rescue
Kenny had recently been seen frequenting a property looking for food - A property where we have taken in a few very unwell cats, when possible, even though we are struggling to find foster carers & funds to cover our never ending vet bills :(
Street cats in need like Kenny, are a priority for us (when we can help) and the thought of him suffering out there was too much for us to bear, so his very own Angel, Lucy has taken him in so we can get him some help
Today Kenny went to the vet and presented with a very high temp, and he only weighs a mere 2.8kg.. :(
The vet checked his mouth, however, she was unable to see anything obvious that would be causing his drooling (it may just be from him being in pain)
Kenny has received a Convenia injection and has had blood work & a urinalysis, we will have the results on Monday
As the End of the Financial year approaches, please consider making a tax deductible donation to help cats in need, like Kenny - They need your help <3
Heart & Soul Rescue
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
REF: KENNY
Update on Baby Flynn <3
Flynn was discharged from Lort Smith a few days ago, and he is doing very well (Thank you to everyone for your support)
Flynn and one of his sisters, Freya have gone into foster care as the person who had them, cannot care for them appropriately.
There are many other cats & kittens who need to be moved from this property, however, our main concern now is for 5 young kittens – 2 x 7ish week olds with eye issues, which may result in them requiring enucleations and 3 x 11 week olds who are underweight and also have Ringworm (currently on meds), and finally, 4 x 6 month olds, two of which have cat flu (one is severe)
The rescue has been paying for all vet costs for these kittens as we have done for many others at this property over the years (we have spent tens of thousands of dollars) and we have taken in many cats & kittens when we have had foster carers available, but without foster carers, we cannot move them - These kittens and cats are living in a very precarious situation, cats are dying there and if I didn’t demand that Flynn be rushed to emergency, he would not be here either, it was touch and go as it was :(
If anyone can step up and offer a lifeline for any of these precious souls, please email us at ~ [email protected]
Anxiety, depression, and emotional & mental stress are very real in the world of rescue, and this situation adds to this tenfold, to the point I want to call it quits, but until I can move on at least 30 cats & kittens from this property, I cannot call it quits - They need help and WE NEED YOUR HELP to achieve a safe haven for all
A short video of baby Flynn in his foster home, cautiously checking out his new digs. Thank you to Soph for taking in Flynn & Freya <3
Heart & Soul Rescue
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
Baby Flynn is spending his second night in ICU, fighting for his life 😢
It’s a miracle that he made it through the night, last night as he was Hypothermic (temp only 36C) and he was extremely flat & non-responsive by the time he got to the Emergency Vet
Flynn presented with Diarrhea, Vomiting, and extreme dehydration and although Flynn had received an F3 vaccination a few weeks previously, a snap test for Panleukopenia was performed but was negative
What is highly unusual is that some of Flynn’s blood results point toward Addison’s disease, which is only seen in dogs, so this has the vets completely stumped.
Flynn has improved, somewhat, however, moving forward, if Flynn doesn’t have a relapse tonight and doesn’t make it, if his Potassium & Sodium levels don’t improve, he will require an Ultrasound.
Over the past few weeks, we have suffered with extensive vet costs, due to other cats having to go to emergency, cats with cancer, cats/kittens with ongoing skin issues, dentals, and cats requiring surgery.. etc etc etc.. on top of our regular vet costs
So far Flynn’s vet costs have reached $3,500 This cost on top of all other issues, has left the rescue in a precarious state, money wise..
If it isn’t hard enough already, dealing with all things rescue related, wondering how the hell you are going to pay your vet bills, just adds to the constant stress that rescue IS!
We are pleading for help toward Flynn’s costs, if you can help (Please)
This is the video of Flynn on his way to Lort Smith yesterday, he declined severely on arrival
Please keep Flynn in your thoughts, because every time one passes, I lose a part of my soul ~ Megan 💔
HEART & SOUL RESCUE
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
REF: FLYNN
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I’m so terrified, I can’t even think straight.
I’m not sure if I did something wrong … I must have, because I’ve been kicked out of my home.
I didn’t even get to say goodbye to my best friend … she was everything to me. Her name is Sunshine … she is definitely my soul mate … I feel sick because I’m never going to see her again.
I don’t know where she is … I hope she is safe … I know she will be grieving for me too. We love each other 😞
I’d known something was different a few months ago … I felt like we weren’t wanted anymore … I heard that woman (I thought she was my mum and my protector) saying she was getting rid of us … that worried me but at least it sounded like Sunshine and I would still have each other.
I thought we were going back to the rescue where we came from … even though that was a bit scary at least I knew that they would look after us … just like they did when I was a kitten and they saved me from a life on the streets.
But that is not what happened at all … instead Sunshine and I were ripped apart. I was shoved into a plastic carrier and dropped off somewhere where I was so frightened that I just wanted to cry and cry. I was there for days and just wanted to give up altogether.
The ladies there were very kind to me but I just couldn’t eat as I felt so brokenhearted. They tried to give me medicine to calm me down but it just made me vomit … I was inconsolable 💔
The ladies were so concerned about me that they contacted the Heart and Soul rescue lady called Megan and she immediately organised a home for me to go to so that I didn’t have to stay in the little cage anymore.
A rescue lady came to get me. I fought as hard as I could to not go into the carrier … this whole nightmare started with being pushed into a carrier … I don’t think I can cope with anymore stress.
I screamed and cried and rolled around in that plastic prison while the car drove me towards more of the unknown.
Kitten Ellie announcing our raffle winners!
A Very Happy Ending, for Zaya <3
Zaya's foster family fell in love with Zaya & decided that they just couldn't part with her - How could you not fall in love with this little Angel!
Once very close to death, if we had not intervened, to a whole new life of love & warmth. A far cry from trying to survive a life on the streets
A new life and new name, 'Lieve' pronounced LEEV-uh
Thank you, Scott & Julie <3
You can read her story here -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XoCjiiEmx6ov6zHY/
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There’s nothing as beautiful as the gentle calmness of a mumma cat feeding her babies.
Just listen to that purr 🩷
Five delicious tabby babies … and one gorgeous grey tabby mum .. all safe and warm with full bellies.
Now that’s happiness … for all of us 🐱👱🏼♀️💕
One of the lucky ones!
Taco went missing from his home in Lalor, in July 2023
Teresa came across this sweet boy while feeding some street cats, and she knew that he just 'wasn't like the others' very friendly and very needy
Teresa scanned this darling boy a couple of nights ago & yesterday I was able to make contact with the owner, who originally thought it was all a prank!
Taco is now home safe & sound with his family - But sadly, not all missing cats make it home.. :(
Thank you Teresa <3
Mumma Mia - Here we go again... 🥲
Another baby, having babies - And she is unwell, to boot🥲
Mia is only 6-7 months old and gave birth to her gorgeous little brood 4 days ago. All kittens are feeding well & Mumma is eating well, however, she has Diarrhea (she was taken to an emergency vet a few days ago), and now she has Cat Flu (further vet visit tomorrow)
Unfortunately, due to her feeding babies, she cannot be put on Metronidazole for the Diarrhea. She is on a bland diet (which is not ideal for a feeding mum) and probiotics.
There are ALWAYS additional medical costs that rescue incurs. It's not always just straightforward, vaccinations & desexing...
If you can help at all with Mia's care and her babies, it will mean the world to us and to Mia & her babies <3
Heart & Soul Rescue
BSB 063237
A/C 10451048
REF: Mia & Babies
Thank you so much to Jess for taking them in.. <3 This is Jess' first time fostering and not what we would have wished for a first-time carer to deal with.. But rescue is an 'unknown quantity' :(
Darling little Royce was "APPARANTLEY" found dumped in a box. However, when one of our volunteers went to the call-out, she found an open box, that Royce could have easily just jumped out of (which he had), and being that he was a complete smoocher and happy to be held and patted, makes us believe that the truth really was that Royce belonged to the caller who no longer wanted him (A very poor attempt at acting!)
Anyhoo! Royce is now safe with the rescue & his carer, Vanessa - He even has his own 'Rolls Royce' to get him around! 😂😂
URGENT FOSTER CARER REQUIRED FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY....🙏 If you can't help, please share.
Can you give this gorgeous boy a Christmas miracle?This boy has lived it rough on the streets, scavanged for food and fought for survival...
Why has he had to endure this suffering?
Plain & simple, humans have let him down...
We would love to give him a chance, ease his suffering and give him love, safety and security, to let him know all humans are not all bad.
We have been fortunate enough to help all of his family throughout this year, and he has not been lucky enough to have had the same opportunity.
We simply can't leave him alone in these conditions.❤️🩹💔
The area where he is, residents do not want him there and have called council. He is living on borrowed time.
* Requirements: If you have a spare room to quarantine him in.
* He will need to be secured to recover & have all his vet work & medical attention, this can be achieved by securing him in a large enclosure( big dog crates joined)- we will supply you with the crates etc, guide you & assist to set him up.
* We can supply you initially with some dry food.
* We will cover all his vet costs
*;He has been gaining more confidence as his feeder feeds him, he has sniffed her hand but then also swiped at her.
* He needs LOADS of TLC, time and patience.
Please give him a chance, please apply to foster him email us at [email protected]
We need you, most importantly of all, he needs you
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We are a foster based rescue, in The Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.
