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Rico’s Refuge Cat Rescue

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Rico’s Refuge Cat Rescue

Rehabilitation, TNR, adoption, education, and advocation to reduce the suffering of community cats
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11/07/2024

Five cats saw the vet today, including the “Winners Cat” and some colony kids. Kudos to Carrol who raised money to cover some of Winners Kitty’s vetting.
I really don’t like to ask, but need to get better at it as it all primarily comes out of my pocket, and it just isn’t sustainable anymore; we would be very grateful for any donations to help offset some of the costs we’ve accrued. We’re operating in the red, and could really use all the help we can get so we can continue supporting community cats!
E-transfer: [email protected]
Every dollar truly makes a huge difference ❤️ Thank you for sticking around with us on this journey!

11/05/2024

Two more kids off to the vet this morning!

11/02/2024

🙌✨RAISE THE WOOF✨🙌

🐾 Thank You for 15 Paw-some Years! 🐾

We’re wagging our tails with joy as we celebrate 15 incredible years of serving our fur-tastic customers! 🐶🐱 Whether you’ve been with us since our first bark or you’re a new face in the pack, we couldn’t have done it without your loyal paw-ticipation! 🐾🎉 As a local family owned small business there are always challenges to face. We could not be more grateful and appreciative of each and every one of you who have chosen to support us and make our journey as a small business a little bit easier! 🐾🥰

To show our appreciation, Starting November 1st we are going to have 15% OFF the entire store for 15 DAYS! During that time you will also receive a ballot with your purchase to enter in one of many giveaway baskets which have been graciously donated from our amazing reps and distributors!🐾✨😍

Here’s to many more years of tail wags, purrs, and paw-sitive moments together! Thank you for being part of our pack! ❤️🐾

11/02/2024

✨ Nala was adopted ✨

Nala found her family this week, and I know she’ll be spoiled for the rest of her days 🥰
We love happy endings!!!

10/31/2024

Stopped giving updates as I’m too busy, but I’m going to try to get back into it…

Four cats off to the vet today for spay/neuter!

10/28/2024

Some happy news to share 🥳

MooMoo and Meadow have been adopted! Their foster mom just couldn’t part with them; they stole each other’s hearts 🥰
These two will be absolutely spoiled, and showered with love for the rest of their days ❤️ Thank you, Monika, for opening your home and heart to foster and adopt. I couldn’t be happier for these two, their cat sibling, and Mom, to have such a beautiful life together!

10/25/2024

Nala is about 6 months old. She is the sweetest little lady, and very affectionate! She loves to play with her ball tower, springs, and honestly just all the toys!! Nala is very cuddly, and loves her people so much. She is gentle and sweet, and will make any family very lucky to have her around for her cuddles and shenanigans 🥰

Nala does wonderfully with cats and dogs, and is ready to find her home!
Her adoption includes spay, vaccines, microchip, nail trim, flea/tick/earmite treatment.

Send us a message, or email [email protected], to learn more about this beautiful little lady!

10/23/2024

✨Taking Applications✨

Peach is about 1 year old. She can be shy at first, and takes time learning to trust her people. Peach would thrive in a patient home, where her people understand she needs time to feel comfortable and show you how affectionate and loving she is. I promise it is soooo worth it when you earn her love and trust!!
Peach will come around to her people quickly with lickable treats and quality time. She loves butt and back scratches, and enjoys playing with wand toys with her person! She is a quiet lady, who enjoys the simple pleasures life has to offer, like watching the nature go by, playing with her many toys (she loves springs and soft toys), or napping at the top of the cat tree.
Peach is also super goofy, works overtime at the biscuit factory, and has a suuuuper soft coat!! She has the quietest little baby meow; it’s adorable 🥹

Fun Peach Fact: She sticks her tongue out while waiting for wet food, or when playing with her favourite toys.

Peach does well with cats and dogs, and has lovely litter habits. Reach out if you would like to learn more about this cutie patootie 🥰

10/20/2024

A brief recap of some of this week’s ventures, and a reminder to be kind…

I know this is a bit long, so if you take anything away from this, I hope it is to be kind and understanding, not only with rescues, but everyone around you. We’re all in this crazy world together, and a little kindness goes a long way ❤️ (oh, and please spay and neuter your pets!)

🐾 On top of what’s pictured, we did things like: TNR planning for multiple colonies, had cats go in for spay/neuter, removed deceased cats from the street, had an urgent vet visit, and collaborated with other rescues to get stuff done (thank you, keep Faith Cat Rescue and Heidi's Kitty Haven).

🐾 We are all volunteers trying our best, however, there is a lot going on in the background, on top of working multiple jobs to try and reduce the financial load of this crazy community endeavour 😂 All I ask is for a little patience and understanding when interacting with any rescue.

🐾 We run into several instances each week where people are upset about things such as:
- Responding too slowly to a message;
- Not having open availability 24/7, or having to reschedule (after bending over backward trying to accommodate in some instances) when scheduling meetings, interviews, or adoption days (we don’t reschedule just for funsies)
- One of my personal favourites: Being closed for non-emergency intakes, which, often times results in people threatening to throw cats outside, or leave them to starve, and indicating it is our fault. Thank you for adding to the guilt we already feel 😂

🐾 Please research the rates of su***de and burnout in those who work in animal welfare and rescue. They do their best to accommodate people, and help as many animals as they can, but also ALWAYS have a thousand things to do. While you’re at home, cozying up on the couch after work or on weekends, or spending time with your family, they are heading to colonies, medicating and caring for who knows how many animals, running to second or third jobs, orchestrating vet days and foster placements, and constantly worrying about doing more.

Be kind. That is all it takes.
As always, please spay and neuter your pets ❤️

10/19/2024

💕 Here’s a little update about adoptable cutie Coconutty from her wonderful foster parents (may we also just take a moment to appreciate the beautiful photography skills of her foster mom!!)💕

“Ms. Coconut is settling in well after a couple of weeks with us! She is a sweet and gentle soul: Shy, but curious… Quiet, but silly. Her two favourite places in the world are the bathroom and windowsill. She took to her litter habits right away! She is still learning to be less scared of her foster dad, but when he sits to greet her, she enjoys rubbing for pets. She's great with her foster mom, and is slowly learning that she can be pet with two hands - not just one! - and that it's not scary.

With a slow introduction, she has gotten more comfortable with her two foster siblings. She loves to play with her foster brother, but, her foster sister's attitude, she is still trying to maneuver (don't worry, girl, so are we 😆).

After a few weeks, Coconut is finally joining everyone for movie nights in the livingroom, sleeping on the couch during the day in the presence of her foster siblings, and watching birds from the back of the couch in the afternoon.

Coconut is an active cuddler! She gets so excited for pets that her little body can't handle sitting still! 🥹❤️

She would do well with a family who understands that some cats are super affectionate without hanging around on your lap all day. She would do well with cats - especially active cats who like to play! - with a slow and guided introduction/household transition.”

10/06/2024

Guess who??? 🙈😂

10/06/2024

Adoptable cuties MooMoo and Meadow enjoying one of foster Mom’s super fancy (closed in) cat rooms 🥰

09/28/2024

I delayed posting the happy news, but I think it’s very official at this point… Ms. Olive has been adopted!!! 🥳🥳 I couldn’t be happier. She has the absolute best parents. They weren’t deterred in the slightest by the fact that she may be a bit shy while she adjusted to her new environment, and she has two cat siblings to play and cuddle with.
Thank you to her parents for loving Olive, and giving her the life she deserves. She is so clearly home ❤️ Peep the photos of Olive living her best life

09/26/2024

✨Taking Applications✨

MooMoo and Meadow are still looking for their furever homes! These two are approximately 4 months old, and definitely act their age. They love to play with their toys, wrestle, and scale their cat tree! Both enjoy playing with their foster mom too ☺️ Foster Mom says they can be a bit shy at first, and Meadow is still learning to enjoy being held, but they love pets, being with their person, and enjoy lickable treats!
They have good litter habits, and get along well with other cats, and dogs. Their adoption includes spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip, deworming, flea/tick/earmite prevention, and nail trim.
Send us a message, or email [email protected], to learn more about these cuties!

09/08/2024

Thank you to the wonderful Stacy's PET DEPOT for keeping bellies full ❤️

08/28/2024

Birdie (formerly “Veronica”) is growing up to be a beautiful little lady! Her mom says she still chirps away, so it’s nice to hear some things never change 😂 I love seeing former cats in-care being spoiled and living their best lives ❤️

08/25/2024

We are DESPERATELY looking for foster, foster-to-adopt, and adoptive homes. We are also looking for farms/barns where food, warmth, and shelter are available for cats who cannot return to their areas (for reasons such as threats of harm).
Please share! Please support your local rescues; I can assure you they are bursting at the seams, and feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders ❤️

08/25/2024

The work never stops, but at least the baby-making will for this little lady!

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Good morning from adoptable Ms. Coconut!

Good morning from adoptable Ms. Coconut! Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this face? 🥹

In sum: Adorable 🥹 p.s. Betty & Veronica are looking for their furever home(s)!

Nordik Spa Gift Certificate Draw!

It’s time, folks… to draw the winner of the $200 Nordik Spa gift certificate! First and foremost, thank you so very much to everyone who donated. We truly could not do what we do without you ❤️ Congratulations, Maggie!! 🎉🥳 What better way to unwind after the stress of the holidays?🧖‍♀️ We’ll be reaching out to arrange getting your prize to you, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Clyde, Ben, and Daisy are besties 🥰 and they’re all adoptable!! #adoptdontshop #rescuesaveslives

🎉 Yang took some lickable treats from me for the first time tonight! 🎉Peep little Yin behind his brother pretending I don’t exist 😂 they’re both still spicy and greet me with hisses and ‘tude, but we’re slowly earning their trust! #adoptdontshop #feralcatsmatter

Evie’s tail is giving her a run for her money 😂 this ball of fun is adoptable! #adoptdontshop

Clyde just boopin’ in to remind you he’s still somehow waiting for his furever home 🥰 #adoptdontshop

Ben and Evie are two very playful peas in a pod 😂

Big win! 🎉 Evie purred for the first time when receiving pets today, even though her brother did a heckin’ spookin’ 😂 She’s given me a run for my money in terms of socialization, so this is a huge feat. I think it’s going to be a good week 😎

Let’s just take a minute to reflect on Mr. Colt’s progress: From a spicy little guy to this ball of love who doesn’t think I’m all that bad 🥹 Colt is looking for his forever home!#rescuecatsrock #saveastray