The Pride Rescue

The Pride Rescue Open your home and heart to a rescued cat....
Please visit http://priderescue.ca/
Hamilton, Ontario,

Pride Rescue and it's volunteers open their homes to stray, abanoned and feral cats, as well as those who are at risk of euthanasia in local high-kill shelter facilities.

TEMPORARY CLOSUREPride Rescue will be CLOSED and unavailable via phone, email or Facebook messenger from Feb. 6 until Fe...
02/03/2025

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Pride Rescue will be CLOSED and unavailable via phone, email or Facebook messenger from Feb. 6 until Feb 10 2025 when we will begin to be available back online.

Volunteers and fosters have been provided with emergency contact numbers, and can also connect to our founder via text message for any concerns or emergencies during this time.

We will have many exciting updates to share with our friends, followers and supporters in the coming weeks, and we look forward to sharing all our good news with all of you.

Thank you for your continued support, and for your patience during this time!

YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!EMERGENCY - BABY ANGEL - PLEASE HELP! UPDATE FEB 3/25Baby Angel is a strong and vibrant lit...
02/03/2025

YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!
EMERGENCY - BABY ANGEL - PLEASE HELP!

UPDATE FEB 3/25

Baby Angel is a strong and vibrant little fighter, yelling, demanding attention and affection from clinic staff, she has made it through her first night/day on IV fluids and antibiotics in hospital care. There is no additional swelling noted on her rear leg/foot or tail, and her skin is still pink and she remains warm since her initial critical care upon arrival. Baby Angel is eating like it's going out of style despite the horrific ordeal and a stuffy sneezy nose and she is eating full servings on her own each time she is offered a meal - what incredible news, for a kitten who is so tiny and looks to be at death's door!
It can take days to weeks for frostbite damage to show itself, so we are still guarded and careful examination and observation of her extremities is needed, but the fact that her tissues are pink and warm is a really good sign.

The clinic was able to collect enough blood for testing today, and this little girl has healthy and well functioning organs other than some indication that she has been dehydrated, so she has a strong foundation of a healthy system that is working for her toward a full recovery.

Baby Angel is a tough little cookie, but she has low stamina and tires quickly once she has been given the affection and cuddles she yells for, she still has a lot of recovering to do - she is a tiny little soul, the upper resp. illness is making her feel icky and weak, but she is making it very clear to all of us that she fully intends to first fight for her life, then to take over someone's whole world!

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO HELP WITH COSTS OF HOSPITAL CARE!

Baby Angel was found partially frozen (by her tail and one back leg) to the ground behind the recycling boxes of a family in the north end of Hamilton, and our volunteers went to rescue her, carefully using lukewarm water to defrost the ice and remove her from the ground before bundling her in towels and blankets, and she has been rushed into the emergency vet where the clinic has been able to warm and dry her, and where she has been started on IV fluids - Angel seems to have some upper respiratory illness she has been fighting, and antibiotics have been started via IV.
Baby Angel, who is estimated to be around 8 weeks old, is able to stand on her own, and she has eaten some watered down, warmed up Recovery canned food at the clinic, so she does have an apatite despite the suffering she has endured.

There is not currently any visible swelling to her back leg or tail, there is however some visible redness to her skin, we do not know yet if her tail and limb have been impacted by frostbite.

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO HELP BABY ANGEL!

Obviously in critical condition after her ordeal, Baby Angel has been admitted to hospital care at an out of town emergency clinic who was able to take her this morning - costs for emergency care are extremely high, and Baby Angel has joined up after several other emergency cases (JJ, Snowball, Hope, Ruby, Garfield and others...) and we are truly struggling under the heavy weight of these emergency and surgical bills for each of these most deserving cats.

PLEASE HELP US HELP ANGEL!

If you can donate to help with emergency life-saving care, please, consider making a contribution to help by send your donation via PayPal or by etransfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

WITHOUT YOUR HELP, WE CAN NOT SAVE LIVES..... PLEASE, HELP US HELP THEM!

HAPPY UPDATE ON JJ! Feb 2/25JJ has continued to be a real trooper, he has made it through the first 5 days of his recove...
02/02/2025

HAPPY UPDATE ON JJ!

Feb 2/25
JJ has continued to be a real trooper, he has made it through the first 5 days of his recovery and managed to fight through the most difficult part of the post surgical recovery, continuing to eat his slurry of high calorie wet food despite the difficulty in swallowing and each day he gets better, brighter and happier.
JJ will be able to be released from hospital care on Monday to enter a foster home where he will continue his recovery.

Thank you to all who have made donations to help JJ - with your help, we have raised $745 toward the costs of his current $1553.57 bills for emergency, surgical and hospital care - every bit helps, and we thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.

Jan 29/25 (evening)
JJ struggled a bit with his breakfast thing morning, there is a lot of swelling in his neck and throat area following his surgery and he was slower to eat and did not enjoy his food as much this morning has he has been (and as much as he did immediately following surgery), but he saw improvements as the day progressed and he was back to eating well and happily this evening, consuming the full portion, on his own, and once again with enjoyment.
We're very pleased with JJ progress today, and hope that tomorrow is just as good for this sweet guy who is in the initial recovery stages from the surgery to repair his injuries.
JJ is such a sweet and loving guy, we are so so thankful that he was discovered in his time of need and that he is not suffering outside on the streets without the help he needed!

WE STILL URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

We have been able to raise $565 toward the costs of JJ's emergency care and surgery, but the bills have already reached over $1200, and JJ will need to remain in hospital care for an addition 5 days at minimum.
Every donation helps, no matter how small - they all add up, and they make the live saving difference for kitties like JJ.
Please consider making a donation!

Jan 28/25 (evening)
JJ underwent a successful surgery today, he was neutered and his wounds repaired, and he came through the surgery beautifully. Post operative swelling is still a concern and JJ remains in hospital care under observation to ensure the smoothest possible recovery. JJ's pain is very well managed, and he has been able to eat a watery slurry of canned food on his own, which is fantastic.
We can not be happier with this first post-surgery update, and we have the highest of hopes that JJ will have an excellent recovery.

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

We have been able to raise $355 toward the costs of JJ's emergency care and surgery today, but the bills have already reached over $1200, and JJ will need to remain in hospital care for an addition 5 days at minimum.
Every donation helps, no matter how small - they all add up, and they make the live saving difference for kitties like JJ.
Please consider making a donation!

JAN 28/25 (morning)
JJ will undergo surgery today to repair the wounds to his neck, prognosis is good, as no major structures have been damaged, but there are some concerns about post-op swelling leading to issues with swallowing, so initial recovery may be complicated, and of course JJ will remain in hospital care. JJ will also be neutered at this time.
JJ is bright, alert and is a co-operative patient, he is eating well, and is very thankful to be warm, safe and to have a full tummy!

PLEASE HELP!

A young man named Joel discovered a terribly injured kitty on Sunday, and quickly went to fetch his Mom, who came to find this young tabby cat, who we have named Joel Jr. (or JJ) huddled up behind the shed in their backyard. JJ was approachable and friendly, despite his injuries, and Mom and Joel started making phone calls to see what help they could find for JJ, who they had never seen in their yard before.

A Pride Rescue volunteer driver was available to go to secure and transport JJ, and JJ put up not a moment of fuss, allowing volunteer Alex to pick him up and put him in a carrier, then he was rushed off to an out of town emergency clinic where his serious injuries could be assessed...

JJ is estimated to be around 2 years old, he's a friendly guy, but he's obvious been out on his own for some time - he is dirty to the skin, his ears are full of earmites and infection, and two of his claws are so overgrown they have grown into his toes pads. A short haired brown tabby with some white markings, JJ is not neutered and does not have a microchip.

JJ has deep punctures and tears to both sides of his neck, one side being worse than the other and it appears he may have been attacked by a dog, or even a coyote.

JJ has been admitted to the emergency clinic where he is on IV fluids, he has been provided pain control and antibiotics, he has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia and his blood profile shows he is within normal ranges, making him a good candidate for the surgery he will need to repair these injuries. JJ is running a slight fever and his CBC shows he is fighting some infection, already. Multiple x-rays have been done, and JJ has no broken or fracture bones, thankfully, and he will receive further assessment once he is transferred to one of our regular vet clinics on Monday where he will undergo surgery as soon as is possible.

PLEASE HELP US SAVE JJ!

JJ's vet costs have already exceeded $1000, just for the care he has been provided with today, and he still needs to be assessed for surgical repair of his injuries.

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

Our rescue is currently closed to all but emergency intake due to the influx of cats from the recent hoarding situation, and the very high costs of care required due to the poor state of health so many were in, with many cats and kittens hospitalized, some lost despite all possible efforts, and with surgeries for dental and eye issues needed for so many, we are still paying off some of those vet bills, and still caring for many of those cats, from November.

We have recently taken in other emergency cases, for the other option would have likely been euthanasia, including Snowball, Hope, Ruby, James, Garfield... lives so worthy of being saved. And we are still paying off their vet bills, too.

PLEASE HELP US HELP JJ!

If you are in the position to be able to make a donation toward the vet costs for poor JJ, please send your contribution via PayPal or e-transfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use the security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES!

Without your help, so many of these cats would not have the opportunity to reach wellness and to lead well loved lives, your support saves lives!

YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!EMERGENCY - BABY ANGEL - PLEASE HELP! Baby Angel was found this morning partially frozen (b...
02/02/2025

YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!
EMERGENCY - BABY ANGEL - PLEASE HELP!

Baby Angel was found this morning partially frozen (by her tail and one back leg) to the ground behind the recycling boxes of a family in the north end of Hamilton, and our volunteers went to rescue her, carefully using lukewarm water to defrost the ice and remove her from the ground before bundling her in towels and blankets, and she has been rushed into the emergency vet where the clinic has been able to warm and dry her, and where she has been started on IV fluids - Angel seems to have some upper respiratory illness she has been fighting, and antibiotics have been started via IV.
Baby Angel, who is estimated to be around 8 weeks old, is able to stand on her own, and she has eaten some watered down, warmed up Recovery canned food at the clinic, so she does have an apatite despite the suffering she has endured.

There is not currently any visible swelling to her back leg or tail, there is however some visible redness to her skin, we do not know yet if her tail and limb have been impacted by frostbite.

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO HELP BABY ANGEL!

Obviously in critical condition after her ordeal, Baby Angel has been admitted to hospital care at an out of town emergency clinic who was able to take her this morning - costs for emergency care are extremely high, and Baby Angel has joined up after several other emergency cases (JJ, Snowball, Hope, Ruby, Garfield and others...) and we are truly struggling under the heavy weight of these emergency and surgical bills for each of these most deserving cats.

PLEASE HELP US HELP ANGEL!

If you can donate to help with emergency life-saving care, please, consider making a contribution to help by send your donation via PayPal or by etransfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

WITHOUT YOUR HELP, WE CAN NOT SAVE LIVES..... PLEASE, HELP US HELP THEM!

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

EMERGENCY - PLEASE HELP JJ!UPDATEDJan 29/25 (evening)JJ struggled a bit with his breakfast thing morning, there is a lot...
01/30/2025

EMERGENCY - PLEASE HELP JJ!
UPDATED

Jan 29/25 (evening)
JJ struggled a bit with his breakfast thing morning, there is a lot of swelling in his neck and throat area following his surgery and he was slower to eat and did not enjoy his food as much this morning has he has been (and as much as he did immediately following surgery), but he saw improvements as the day progressed and he was back to eating well and happily this evening, consuming the full portion, on his own, and once again with enjoyment.
We're very pleased with JJ progress today, and hope that tomorrow is just as good for this sweet guy who is in the initial recovery stages from the surgery to repair his injuries.
JJ is such a sweet and loving guy, we are so so thankful that he was discovered in his time of need and that he is not suffering outside on the streets without the help he needed!

WE STILL URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

We have been able to raise $565 toward the costs of JJ's emergency care and surgery, but the bills have already reached over $1200, and JJ will need to remain in hospital care for an addition 5 days at minimum.
Every donation helps, no matter how small - they all add up, and they make the live saving difference for kitties like JJ.
Please consider making a donation!

Jan 28/25 (evening)
JJ underwent a successful surgery today, he was neutered and his wounds repaired, and he came through the surgery beautifully. Post operative swelling is still a concern and JJ remains in hospital care under observation to ensure the smoothest possible recovery. JJ's pain is very well managed, and he has been able to eat a watery slurry of canned food on his own, which is fantastic.
We can not be happier with this first post-surgery update, and we have the highest of hopes that JJ will have an excellent recovery.

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

We have been able to raise $355 toward the costs of JJ's emergency care and surgery today, but the bills have already reached over $1200, and JJ will need to remain in hospital care for an addition 5 days at minimum.
Every donation helps, no matter how small - they all add up, and they make the live saving difference for kitties like JJ.
Please consider making a donation!

JAN 28/25 (morning)
JJ will undergo surgery today to repair the wounds to his neck, prognosis is good, as no major structures have been damaged, but there are some concerns about post-op swelling leading to issues with swallowing, so initial recovery may be complicated, and of course JJ will remain in hospital care. JJ will also be neutered at this time.
JJ is bright, alert and is a co-operative patient, he is eating well, and is very thankful to be warm, safe and to have a full tummy!

PLEASE HELP!

A young man named Joel discovered a terribly injured kitty on Sunday, and quickly went to fetch his Mom, who came to find this young tabby cat, who we have named Joel Jr. (or JJ) huddled up behind the shed in their backyard. JJ was approachable and friendly, despite his injuries, and Mom and Joel started making phone calls to see what help they could find for JJ, who they had never seen in their yard before.

A Pride Rescue volunteer driver was available to go to secure and transport JJ, and JJ put up not a moment of fuss, allowing volunteer Alex to pick him up and put him in a carrier, then he was rushed off to an out of town emergency clinic where his serious injuries could be assessed...

JJ is estimated to be around 2 years old, he's a friendly guy, but he's obvious been out on his own for some time - he is dirty to the skin, his ears are full of earmites and infection, and two of his claws are so overgrown they have grown into his toes pads. A short haired brown tabby with some white markings, JJ is not neutered and does not have a microchip.

JJ has deep punctures and tears to both sides of his neck, one side being worse than the other and it appears he may have been attacked by a dog, or even a coyote.

JJ has been admitted to the emergency clinic where he is on IV fluids, he has been provided pain control and antibiotics, he has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia and his blood profile shows he is within normal ranges, making him a good candidate for the surgery he will need to repair these injuries. JJ is running a slight fever and his CBC shows he is fighting some infection, already. Multiple x-rays have been done, and JJ has no broken or fracture bones, thankfully, and he will receive further assessment once he is transferred to one of our regular vet clinics on Monday where he will undergo surgery as soon as is possible.

PLEASE HELP US SAVE JJ!

JJ's vet costs have already exceeded $1000, just for the care he has been provided with today, and he still needs to be assessed for surgical repair of his injuries.

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

Our rescue is currently closed to all but emergency intake due to the influx of cats from the recent hoarding situation, and the very high costs of care required due to the poor state of health so many were in, with many cats and kittens hospitalized, some lost despite all possible efforts, and with surgeries for dental and eye issues needed for so many, we are still paying off some of those vet bills, and still caring for many of those cats, from November.

We have recently taken in other emergency cases, for the other option would have likely been euthanasia, including Snowball, Hope, Ruby, Garfield... lives so worthy of being saved. And we are still paying off their vet bills, too.

PLEASE HELP US HELP JJ!

If you are in the position to be able to make a donation toward the vet costs for poor JJ, please send your contribution via PayPal or e-transfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use the security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES!

Without your help, so many of these cats would not have the opportunity to reach wellness and to lead well loved lives, your support saves lives!

Beautiful Momma Cat Gemma was trapped from a colony of community cats back in November, along with her two nursing kitte...
01/30/2025

Beautiful Momma Cat Gemma was trapped from a colony of community cats back in November, along with her two nursing kittens, and has done a great job of raising her two babies in foster care.
Gemma is a very timid and shy girl, but she's come out of her shell a lot since her rescue - she no longer hisses or strikes out at her caregivers, and will allow a little bit of petting when she is given wet food or a special treat, but she's not quite a fan just yet.

Gemma was in for her booster vaccinations, microchip and spay today, now that her babies are fully weaned and almost ready to be spayed and neutered themselves, and she's back at her foster home where she will enjoy some recovery time while her foster mom keeps working with her on her social skills.

Gemma isnt quite ready for adoption yet, but her spay today is another milestone on her journey towards a new life where she never has to fend for herself again on the streets!

01/30/2025

Handsome Hank was a cat from the colony of community cats we took in back in October, he was recently trapped for his TN...
01/30/2025

Handsome Hank was a cat from the colony of community cats we took in back in October, he was recently trapped for his TNVR appointment, but we discovered pretty quickly that Hank is a friendly boy, not a feral, so we set him up in a foster home for his caged recovery period to see how he would do - Hank is VERY happy to be indoors, and while he's a little unsure at first, he's a very friendly guy who enjoys being petted, will sit touching his foster mom on the sofa, and he can even be picked up briefly without any struggle or complaint, so we know this guy would really like to become part of a happy Forever Home.

We're still getting to know Hank, who does not appear to like other cats too much right now, but he's just adapting and adjusting to so much, and he's only just been neutered and will still be hormonal, so we're just going to spend a bit of time helping him to settle in and getting to know him before we start the search for his Forever Home.

We're thrilled that Hank is one less kitty out there breeding, and even happier that he's ready to embrace the indoor life, we know he's going to be so much happier as a special person's cuddle buddy!

EMERGENCY - PLEASE HELP JJ!UPDATEDJan 28/25 (evening)JJ underwent a successful surgery today, he was neutered and his wo...
01/29/2025

EMERGENCY - PLEASE HELP JJ!
UPDATED

Jan 28/25 (evening)
JJ underwent a successful surgery today, he was neutered and his wounds repaired, and he came through the surgery beautifully. Post operative swelling is still a concern and JJ remains in hospital care under observation to ensure the smoothest possible recovery. JJ's pain is very well managed, and he has been able to eat a watery slurry of canned food on his own, which is fantastic.
We can not be happier with this first post-surgery update, and we have the highest of hopes that JJ will have an excellent recovery.

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

We have been able to raise $355 toward the costs of JJ's emergency care and surgery today, but the bills have already reached over $1200, and JJ will need to remain in hospital care for an addition 5 days at minimum.
Every donation helps, no matter how small - they all add up, and they make the live saving difference for kitties like JJ.
Please consider making a donation!

JAN 28/25 (morning)
JJ will undergo surgery today to repair the wounds to his neck, prognosis is good, as no major structures have been damaged, but there are some concerns about post-op swelling leading to issues with swallowing, so initial recovery may be complicated, and of course JJ will remain in hospital care. JJ will also be neutered at this time.
JJ is bright, alert and is a co-operative patient, he is eating well, and is very thankful to be warm, safe and to have a full tummy!

PLEASE HELP!

A young man named Joel discovered a terribly injured kitty on Sunday, and quickly went to fetch his Mom, who came to find this young tabby cat, who we have named Joel Jr. (or JJ) huddled up behind the shed in their backyard. JJ was approachable and friendly, despite his injuries, and Mom and Joel started making phone calls to see what help they could find for JJ, who they had never seen in their yard before.

A Pride Rescue volunteer driver was available to go to secure and transport JJ, and JJ put up not a moment of fuss, allowing volunteer Alex to pick him up and put him in a carrier, then he was rushed off to an out of town emergency clinic where his serious injuries could be assessed...

JJ is estimated to be around 2 years old, he's a friendly guy, but he's obvious been out on his own for some time - he is dirty to the skin, his ears are full of earmites and infection, and two of his claws are so overgrown they have grown into his toes pads. A short haired brown tabby with some white markings, JJ is not neutered and does not have a microchip.

JJ has deep punctures and tears to both sides of his neck, one side being worse than the other and it appears he may have been attacked by a dog, or even a coyote.

JJ has been admitted to the emergency clinic where he is on IV fluids, he has been provided pain control and antibiotics, he has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia and his blood profile shows he is within normal ranges, making him a good candidate for the surgery he will need to repair these injuries. JJ is running a slight fever and his CBC shows he is fighting some infection, already. Multiple x-rays have been done, and JJ has no broken or fracture bones, thankfully, and he will receive further assessment once he is transferred to one of our regular vet clinics on Monday where he will undergo surgery as soon as is possible.

PLEASE HELP US SAVE JJ!

JJ's vet costs have already exceeded $1000, just for the care he has been provided with today, and he still needs to be assessed for surgical repair of his injuries.

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

Our rescue is currently closed to all but emergency intake due to the influx of cats from the recent hoarding situation, and the very high costs of care required due to the poor state of health so many were in, with many cats and kittens hospitalized, some lost despite all possible efforts, and with surgeries for dental and eye issues needed for so many, we are still paying off some of those vet bills, and still caring for many of those cats, from November.

We have recently taken in other emergency cases, for the other option would have likely been euthanasia, including Snowball, Hope, Ruby, Garfield... lives so worthy of being saved. And we are still paying off their vet bills, too.

PLEASE HELP US HELP JJ!

If you are in the position to be able to make a donation toward the vet costs for poor JJ, please send your contribution via PayPal or e-transfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use the security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES!

Without your help, so many of these cats would not have the opportunity to reach wellness and to lead well loved lives, your support saves lives!

01/28/2025
Handsome little Fritz has fully recovered from his recent neuter surgery, and is off on his way to settle into a foster ...
01/28/2025

Handsome little Fritz has fully recovered from his recent neuter surgery, and is off on his way to settle into a foster home where he can await adoption. A little shy, but ever so sweet, we're so grateful to Maria for fostering this cutie and giving him a safe and loving place to have fun and play while he waits to find his purrfect family!

Chandler arrived to his new foster home this morning and right away started exploring his foster mom's office, he's alre...
01/28/2025

Chandler arrived to his new foster home this morning and right away started exploring his foster mom's office, he's already settling in like he belongs there! Just out of recovery from his neuter and having had 2 teeth removed due to infection and decay, we're still getting to know charming Chandler, but he sure is a cutie!
Thanks to Karen for giving this boy a safe place to live and love, while he waits for his Forever Family to discover him!

Now fully recovered from his recent neuter surgery, adorable Archer is now off to a foster home to settle in so we can g...
01/28/2025

Now fully recovered from his recent neuter surgery, adorable Archer is now off to a foster home to settle in so we can get to know him a little better.. he's been a bit shy so far, but loves the pettings! Thanks to Elizabeth and George for providing a safe space, and lots of love, to help this cutie come out of his shell!

Elena, now recovered from her recent spay, is off on her way to a foster home where she can await adoption - thanks to K...
01/28/2025

Elena, now recovered from her recent spay, is off on her way to a foster home where she can await adoption - thanks to Kirsty for providing a loving foster home for this sweet girl!

JJ is the sweetest boy despite his horrible injuries, please send him well wishes - he is currently undergoing surgery t...
01/28/2025

JJ is the sweetest boy despite his horrible injuries, please send him well wishes - he is currently undergoing surgery to repair his wounds, and his neuter.

EMERGENCY - PLEASE HELP JJ!
UPDATED

JAN 28/25
JJ will undergo surgery today to repair the wounds to his neck, prognosis is good, as no major structures have been damaged, but there are some concerns about post-op swelling leading to issues with swallowing, so initial recovery may be complicated, and of course JJ will remain in hospital care. JJ will also be neutered at this time.
JJ is bright, alert and is a co-operative patient, he is eating well, and is very thankful to be warm, safe and to have a full tummy!

DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED, PLEASE HELP!

A young man named Joel discovered a terribly injured kitty on Sunday, and quickly went to fetch his Mom, who came to find this young tabby cat, who we have named Joel Jr. (or JJ) huddled up behind the shed in their backyard. JJ was approachable and friendly, despite his injuries, and Mom and Joel started making phone calls to see what help they could find for JJ, who they had never seen in their yard before.

A Pride Rescue volunteer driver was available to go to secure and transport JJ, and JJ put up not a moment of fuss, allowing volunteer Alex to pick him up and put him in a carrier, then he was rushed off to an out of town emergency clinic where his serious injuries could be assessed...

JJ is estimated to be around 2 years old, he's a friendly guy, but he's obvious been out on his own for some time - he is dirty to the skin, his ears are full of earmites and infection, and two of his claws are so overgrown they have grown into his toes pads. A short haired brown tabby with some white markings, JJ is not neutered and does not have a microchip.

JJ has deep punctures and tears to both sides of his neck, one side being worse than the other and it appears he may have been attacked by a dog, or even a coyote.

JJ has been admitted to the emergency clinic where he is on IV fluids, he has been provided pain control and antibiotics, he has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia and his blood profile shows he is within normal ranges, making him a good candidate for the surgery he will need to repair these injuries. JJ is running a slight fever and his CBC shows he is fighting some infection, already. Multiple x-rays have been done, and JJ has no broken or fracture bones, thankfully, and he will receive further assessment once he is transferred to one of our regular vet clinics on Monday where he will undergo surgery as soon as is possible.

PLEASE HELP US SAVE JJ!

JJ's vet costs have already exceeded $1000, just for the care he has been provided with today, and he still needs to be assessed for surgical repair of his injuries.

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

Our rescue is currently closed to all but emergency intake due to the influx of cats from the recent hoarding situation, and the very high costs of care required due to the poor state of health so many were in, with many cats and kittens hospitalized, some lost despite all possible efforts, and with surgeries for dental and eye issues needed for so many, we are still paying off some of those vet bills, and still caring for many of those cats, from November.

We have recently taken in other emergency cases, for the other option would have likely been euthanasia, including Snowball, Hope, Ruby, Garfield... lives so worthy of being saved. And we are still paying off their vet bills, too.

PLEASE HELP US HELP JJ!

If you are in the position to be able to make a donation toward the vet costs for poor JJ, please send your contribution via PayPal or e-transfer payment to [email protected]
If you opt to send an e-transfer, please use the security question "What is the name of the rescue?" and answer/password : priderescue

YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES!

Without your help, so many of these cats would not have the opportunity to reach wellness and to lead well loved lives, your support saves lives!

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