Nickel City Cats

06/23/2025

Didn’t know her but she’s NOT the first rescuer that I know of who has lost her life to despair.

Full honesty, I had a horrible bout of soul crushing depression when Astrid and subsequently Ragnar passed away.

I was not okay. But persisted. And then caught covid for the 6th time 🙄. But persisted.

Between my personal illness, feeling as though I’ve failed Tori, the kittens, her former owners, the veterinary bills, and allegations that were made during the Rusty drama sent me down a path.

Su***de ideation isn’t my jam, but folding it all up is never off the table. Yay AuDHD!

So BE KIND and BE RESPECTFUL. If you feel slighted by a rescue, seek out your resources. Rescues barely hover above drowning.

Animals aren’t pets without people. Rescuers are people who do what they can with the resources that they have and the policies that they know, whether right or wrong in your opinion. If you don’t like their policies, be kind, be reasonable, and move on if you have to.

🌈😭 RIP Mikayla Raines 😭🌈
💔 THE BULLYING OF RESCUERS NEEDS TO STOP!! 💔
Mikayla of 🦊Saveafox Corporation🦊 died by su***de after taking bullying to heart. She had a lot of mental health struggles, as many of us rescuers seem to have. She was always very open about her struggles. Listening to her husband announce to everyone that she ended her life and why was absolutely heart wrenching!
Rescuers should be building each other up, not tearing each other down! I can’t believe she is no longer here… I especially can’t believe it is a result of bullying. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!
Life is hard enough. Rescue is hard enough. Fellow rescuers should not be tearing each other down unless there is serious neglect happening. In all of the videos she has shared, all of the animals looked very well cared for. Her loss is an absolute tragedy.
Mikayla was an amazing human who did so much good for the rescue community, especially the foxes, and now she is gone. My heart is absolutely broken for her, her husband, her daughter, all of the animals in her care who absolutely adored her, and all of the future animals in need that she is no longer here to help.
RIP Mikayla. Thank you for dedicating your life to saving animals. You mattered. Your life mattered. 💔

Here is a link to the video her husband shared breaking the devastating news:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C35syqbCV/?

06/23/2025

Fosters are needed! Please join our foster group 🐾🙏🏼🐾🙏🏼🐾

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06/23/2025

Update on angry mama Sage:

She no longer needs a foster. Sage had her babies yesterday evening and it was a bit of a sad story. Only two were born and they were big. Very big for their age. The calico, Paprika, was born at 105g and her brother an orange tabby, Turmeric, was born at 95g.

But wait! That’s a proper birth weight, right? Yes. That’s an optimal birth weight if they were due to be born last night. They were born very underdeveloped and didn’t even have fur yet. She did well to clean them properly and try to nurse them however they passed away not long after birth… or so I’d presume because she wouldn’t let me near them. Not once did I hear either one cry as I sat near her little birthing cabinet. In fact, I didn’t know quite was going on until I opened her cabinet and saw the evidence of birthing. It’s entirely possible she’s still pregnant but Sage will not let me close enough and I don’t want to stress her out even more.

What does this mean? This means Sage can be spayed safely as soon as possible and be returned to her farm or another farm if someone wants her. She’s definitely getting ear tipped.

Her male colleagues, Basil and Fennel, who were trapped at the same time are candidates for socializing!

06/23/2025

06/22/2025

🐾Paws up!🐾

Mocha, Chicory, Garam, and Smithii are now adopted!!

What an amazing weekend with Pet Valu in both Sturgeon Falls and Espanola. Thank you so much to everyone who came to visit us and your hospitality.

Starla is at Pet Valu in Espanola.

The kitty going to Pet Valu in Sturgeon Falls is TBD.

And don’t forget about how to support us without bringing our furry friends into your homes…

We have a 50/50 raffle that is being drawn on Sunday June 29th! Link in the comments ⬇️

06/22/2025

Another lovely day meeting new faces at the Pet Valu in Espanola!

Artemis isn’t nasty or mean, she just looks that way. Her daughter Diana’s shenanigans bring it out of her. Don’t be fooled by Diana’s innocent looks… she’s a playful young lady who likes to jump on your back when you’re cleaning the litter box.

Twinkle and Starla are not feeling confident in their cage and would love nothing more than to have a couch to snuggle upon. These black sisters aren’t a bonded pair but would appreciate a home together.

06/22/2025

I keep forgetting to take pictures of Diana and Artemis 😫. But this is today’s line up at Pet Valu in the Espanola Mall!

Come visit!

06/21/2025

06/21/2025

06/21/2025

Two kittens already adopted! We have Zuko, Diana, and Artemis in the house. Tomorrow we will have Asterisk and Smithii, Starla, Twinkle, and Cordelia.

Come see us at the Pet Valu in Espanola.

06/20/2025

The farm kitties always make me laugh when I’m spending time in their room.

From left to right:

Chai is on top of mama Sage, Basil (pronounced bay-zil), and Fennel.

Chai has a foster after this weekend.

We are still looking for a foster for Sage.

Basil and Fennel will be neutered as soon as we can get them in and will be available for foster. The fun part about males is that they socialize very well in home environments. Not sure if it’s because they come equipped with less brain cells or if it’s just the way they are, but in most documented cases… male cats 10/10 highly recommend for snuggle and emotional support kitties. Especially if you are that lucky person who socializes them.

This can only be accomplished with your support. Without people like you, cats don’t become pets. The best way to support at this moment is to sign up as a foster (link in the comments) and participate in our fundraisers. Right now we have our 3rd 50/50 Raffle of 2025! To play, click the link in the comments.

06/20/2025

Oh wow I wish we could do this. If there were sufficient spay/neuter availability… we’d be doing it.