Random Rescuer

Random Rescuer We're a small not-for-profit cat rescue. Focusing on seniors, medical needs, and street cats/kittens.

Please send your financial gift to:
e-Transfer: [email protected] or
www.PayPal.me/randomrescuer
Thank You!

RUBY & EMERALD❤️Toronto, ONBonded Sisters, kittensHow are Pearl's only girls and only bonded pair of kittos STILL withou...
01/08/2025

RUBY & EMERALD❤️
Toronto, ON
Bonded Sisters, kittens

How are Pearl's only girls and only bonded pair of kittos STILL without their forever home? What a pair of beauties with wonderful personalities to match!

Don't miss out on these two sweet little floofers!

To ADOPT:
https://linktr.ee/randomrescuer
⚠️Please be sure to send yourself a copy. Google Docs is glitchy and sometimes we don't receive applications. Also give us a heads up by emailing [email protected]

⚕️DUCKY MEDICAL UPDATEWell today was supposed to just be some dental X-rays to see how things are looking and figure out...
01/07/2025

⚕️DUCKY MEDICAL UPDATE

Well today was supposed to just be some dental X-rays to see how things are looking and figure out next best steps.

SURPRISE! Our sweet wonky mouth Ducky is having his dental surgery today! All his bottom canines and tiny teefs are being removed. He's got a premolar that also needs removing, but it's sitting in a precarious spot on the kinda dividing line between good jaw bone and wonky jaw bone. So, that may or may not require consultation with a specialist.

What was also noticed is that Ducky's heart rate dropped low again like last time. So, they are taking all measures to monitor him carefully and should they have any concerns, Ducky will be closed up and brought out of anesthetic.

This also means that at some point, we will be getting a cardiac ultrasound done to rule in/out any potential heart conditions.

BLEP & BLOP❤️Of all the days for this likely owned cat to randomly show up since seeing him last summer, today is the wo...
01/07/2025

BLEP & BLOP❤️

Of all the days for this likely owned cat to randomly show up since seeing him last summer, today is the worst day because he's interfering in Blep and Blop's coming inside day! Poor Blep showed up and got chased away. Blop hasn't even appeared yet.☹️

Their feeder can't stay much longer, so we may need to reschedule things. Such is the life of caring for cats on the street.

Thank you to the owner of the cat who feels letting your cat roam in any weather, but especially cold temps., is a wonderful idea. Your decision has now hindered cats who need help and a warm roof, to get help and a warm roof today.

⚕️DUCKYSweet Ducky is off to Kahu Animal Hospital this morning for his dental X-rays recheck.  Time to see if his bone i...
01/07/2025

⚕️DUCKY

Sweet Ducky is off to Kahu Animal Hospital this morning for his dental X-rays recheck. Time to see if his bone infection cleared up and what his jaw now looks like. We know he needs a dental, but we need to confirm to what extent beyond the obvious, to ensure Ducky has his best quality of life. ❤️

WAYS TO HELP:
🙏E-transfer: [email protected]
💜PayPal:
www.PayPal.me/randomrescuer
⚕️Directly to Beaches Animal Hospital by calling 416-690-4040 (current debt $2,700)
⚕️Directly to Kahu Animal Hospital by calling 647-526-5248 (current debt & more after today with Ducky, Blep & Blop, $2,000 and growing)

We cannot stress enough how much every dollar makes a difference. If every follower gifted $5, we'd clear our debts plus have a financial cushion to afford ongoing expenses and to give you a moment to catch your breath between pleas for help.

THANK YOU for your support!🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

Sweet Rosie❤️Seniors deserve their hapurrly ever after just as much as any kitten does. Dare I say, even more so?  Don't...
01/07/2025

Sweet Rosie❤️

Seniors deserve their hapurrly ever after just as much as any kitten does. Dare I say, even more so?

Don't overlook a senior just because they're senior. Seniors like Rosie have so much love to give and really know how to appreciate quiet companionship. Toss in a little playtime for good measure and a senior cat is just happy to be loved, cared for and snuggled.

Rosie and Bob could make quite a sweet little senior duo if you have room in your heart for two. They've never met, but they're both so chill and sweet. Whether it's Bob, her friend Fritzy or another gentle kitty already in your home, Rosie thrives best with kitty friendships.

To apply to Adopt Rosie or any of our other adoptable kitties ... Click the link below.
https://linktr.ee/randomrescuer
⚠️Please be sure to send yourself a copy. Google Docs is glitchy and sometimes we don't receive applications. Also give us a heads up by emailing [email protected]

⚕️NIKKI & SWEET MARIENIKKI❤️It was recheck time for our lovely senior gal, Nikki this past weekend. And we are happy to ...
01/06/2025

⚕️NIKKI & SWEET MARIE

NIKKI❤️
It was recheck time for our lovely senior gal, Nikki this past weekend. And we are happy to report that she is doing well! While kidney disease exists, her anemia is under control. No recurring constipation so far, and her appetite has been good. And the bigger issue that was plaguing her was the intermittent blindness likely due to blood pressure issues, and we're happy to report that her blood pressure is great and she's not experienced any blindness in a long while now since going on her blood pressure medication. She did become matted and needed some help there, so with a little sedation, her vet tech was able to groom out all her matts which has made Nikki much more comfortable. We are gonna add some fish oil to her diet to help with the bit of flakiness she seems to have going on.

SWEET MARIE❤️
Our lovely asthma/food allergy sweetheart headed to the vet because she's having a well-rounded flare-up and needs some support.

The building where she lives is having some hallway renos done, and so we speculate that despite best efforts, Sweet Marie is potentially reacting to the floating dust and has experienced a few asthma attacks recently, at least one where her foster mom felt her ventolin puffer was needed to help provide some immediate relief. She also has a bit of a wet cough happening which we are monitoring to see if it increases and worsens at all. And then there's her nearly naked underbelly ... We suspect this is a result of a combination between the stress of her move (at the beginning), Sully's initial bullying ways which made living together quite challenging, as well as, a likely food allergy flare-up which is either to her salmon or to the dehydrated food that contained additional types of fish.

Sweet Marie is now back on prednisolone to help with all her inflammation. We'll be monitoring her to see how things improve and whether there are additional changes that need to be made. For now, we have put her back onto her strict salmon only diet with rabbit as treats. We can def. use your help with her dietary needs. She is eating GO! Limited Ingredient Salmon and Tiki Cat Salmon (it's a pink tin, no other protein added). The wet food is on her Amazon Wishlist. If with the prednisolone, her belly doesn't improve, then we'll need to look at changing her protein source to see if this makes a difference. For now, we are removing her variety of fish based food.

We'll reassess in a couple of weeks to see how she's doing and whether any other adjustments need to be made.

WHAT WE OWE
Beaches current total balance owing: $2,700
Kahu current total balance owing: $2,000

If you haven't entered our January Dessert Draw, don't miss out! 👇😋
https://www.facebook.com/share/12E46SYonA2/

I know these balances don't seem like a lot, but medical can very easily become overwhelming when funds are low and we're def. starting the year off with a pretty low financial pot. 💸💸The totals noted, do not include all our other ongoing expenses like food including special vet diets, medications, storage locker fees which houses our supplies, and more. Our doors will remain closed to intake until we are in a more manageable position.

01/03/2025

GUESS WHO HAS JUST MADE A MOVE?

Our sweet Pearl was impacting one of her foster family member's allergies so bad, that she just ultimately couldn't stay. She was ready for forever anyways, so this move is a great opportunity for her!

Pearl is checking out her new foster home and all her belongings with the hopeful promise of this being her forever home!

Sometimes, when we need to do things a bit too quickly for our adoption process, turning a promising adopt applicant into a brief foster family can really help. It ensures the fit is right and allows us to take a breath and get the adoption part done in a less chaotic, frantic kinda way. This is where having some flex and bend to help things work out for everyone, comes in handy. ❤️

We didn't want sweet Pearl to miss what feels and looks like her most purrfect pawpurrtunity!🥰

🎊 HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! 🎊As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the unwavering support and kind...
01/03/2025

🎊 HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! 🎊

As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the unwavering support and kindness you’ve shown over the past year. This journey—caring for cats, random dogs in need—has been fueled entirely by love, dedication, and the incredible efforts of each and every one of you.

We wouldn’t have made it through 2024 without your contributions, big and small. Whether fostering, volunteering, donating, or simply cheering us on, you are the reason this rescue still stands today.

To our foster parents: your commitment to your foster kitties and dogs is unmatched. From ensuring they are healthy and happy to taking on those with more challenging medical or behavioral needs, you are the heart of this operation. Special thanks to those who step up for the interim placements or who care for the seniors, special needs, and underdog street cats—these are the ones closest to my heart, and I couldn’t do it without you.

To our volunteers: whether you’re driving, fundraising, helping at events, or being there for the day-to-day needs (like feeding Blep & Blop), your efforts make all the difference. Thank you for showing up whenever and wherever you can.

To our supporters: you humble me. Every like, comment, share, and donation reminds me of the incredible network behind this rescue. Your financial contributions, especially during such a challenging year for so many, have been nothing short of lifesaving. Thank you for believing in what we do and for sticking with us through thick and thin.

To our veterinarians and their compassionate teams: I truly don’t know what I’d do without you. Your willingness to accommodate last-minute requests, offer cost-effective solutions, and provide emotional support during difficult times has been a cornerstone of our work. Thank you for being such vital partners in our efforts to support the vulnerable cats and random dogs who find their way into our care.

Rescue is a puzzle, and every single one of you—fosters, adopters, volunteers, supporters, and vets—is a crucial piece. Without you, the picture would be incomplete.

As we begin 2025, I remain optimistic. While we still face challenges like carry-over debt and limited intake capacity, I know we can tackle anything together. This is a continuous effort of love, and your ongoing support—through fostering, adopting, volunteering, or donating—is the lifeline that keeps this rescue moving forward.

YOU ARE FREAK'N AWESOME! 💖 Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Let’s make 2025 a year of love, hope, and new beginnings for every soul in our care.

With deepest gratitude,
Hailey

Our Meowdel: Sweet medical kitty Ducky💖

🍾🥂Happy New Year!🥳🎉
01/01/2025

🍾🥂Happy New Year!🥳🎉

Has anyone using Purina Fancy Feast Kitten wet food experienced any medical concerns with your kittens who eat this food...
12/31/2024

Has anyone using Purina Fancy Feast Kitten wet food experienced any medical concerns with your kittens who eat this food normally and/or adult cats who might steal some of your kitten's wet food?

Some of the medical concerns we have recently experienced (suspected to be a result of food) include:
👉sudden onset vomiting and/or diarrhea 👉loss of appetite/reduced water intake, 👉signs of nausea such as: sniffing food and walking away, lip licking, touching food and walking away, looking like they want to eat, but just can't, and/or refusing even their most favourite food/treat
👉lethargy
👉Any concern in blood work if this is checked

We recently experienced a total vetting of Mama Rose and her 4 kids with multiple vet visits over a one week period. They all fell ill all at once and after considering all options, the vet and I felt that it must be food related, but weren't 100% sure. Still, we removed the only new food at the time which was a box of newly opened wet food.

On Sunday, Topaz, a totally separate kitten in a separate foster home, was vetted after falling ill with similar symptoms and has already gone back again yesterday for additional support. The resident cat in this same home has shown similar decline yesterday and has a vet appt. coming up today with their vet. FF kitten wet food is the only connection to explain why two homes have experienced the same issues.

I have contacted Purina and hope to hear back quickly from them.

In the meantime, I am posting for three reasons:
1) To ensure anyone using this particular food keeps a closer eye on their kitten and/or cat's health for any signs of similar illness, just in case our own multiple medical cases are in fact food related and this wet food is potentially the reason.
2) To find out if there's anyone else who has or is experiencing the same medical issues among fellow users of the same food.
3) To confirm lot numbers which will help us confirm the likelihood of any shared medical issues being a result of multi-batches being not okay.

If you've had a similar medical experience with your kitten and/or cat, please email us at [email protected] to let us know. If you've experienced what we have, I suggest you hold onto the box and its remaining unopened cans of wet food, along with any partially eaten food (place in a bag in the fridge) in case you want to have it tested.

Thanks!

Sorry for the quiet.  This week has been a bit rough.  Between falling down some stairs and feeling the soreness from th...
12/29/2024

Sorry for the quiet. This week has been a bit rough. Between falling down some stairs and feeling the soreness from that, quickly followed by what I've learned is Norovirus, I've not been able to do much. I have never had Norovirus before, but what a wicked virus it is. Hoping to be back on my feet so to speak, this week. But today is def. not a good day. 😩

We still have kitties available for adoption and we have a senior gal, Hollyberry who still needs a foster home by January 10th as her foster parents are heading out of town. We had a potential home, but it's fallen through.

😻To Adopt, Foster or Foster-to-Adopt:
https://linktr.ee/randomrescuer
⚠️Please be sure to send yourself a copy. Google Docs is glitchy and sometimes we don't receive applications. Also give us a heads up by emailing [email protected]

We are still trying to clear debt before 2025. Any help is appreciated.
WAYS TO HELP:
🙏E-transfer: [email protected]
💜PayPal:
www.PayPal.me/randomrescuer
⚕️Directly to Beaches Animal Hospital by calling 416-690-4040
⚕️Directly to Kahu Animal Hospital by calling 647-526-5248

THANK YOU for your support!🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

As we near the end of 2024, BLEP & BLOP are unknowingly preparing for their own big life change. 😻🥰😻Using larger cages l...
12/26/2024

As we near the end of 2024, BLEP & BLOP are unknowingly preparing for their own big life change. 😻🥰😻

Using larger cages like this for trapping is definitely not the norm; However, I was feeling uneasy about using the standard traps. Some of my big "what ifs" ran through my brain ...
What if they don't go into their traps at the same time and one hears the trap snap and runs?
What if the one who runs takes a while to rebuild trust?
What if they are separated for a chunk of time? They're so incredibly bonded, I don't want them to stress being apart.

So, we opted to go with crates and their feeder, Lisa has been working with them to get them used to the crates. It's been a gradual process of moving their food bowls from outside the crates to inside the crates towards the back of the crates, no different than the usual trap training process. The only difference here is that they also need to feel okay with Lisa moving around as she will have total control over when the doors close because it's a manual process vs. a trigger snap of a standard trap. There's definitely some "what ifs" with this method too, but I'm feeling positive about this route for these two. There will also be medicated food involved too.😅

Our goal is still to help them celebrate the new year safe & warm indoors, but at the very least, they'll be our first intake of 2025. The only other cat we are planning for is their 3rd wheel who comes around for his meals too, Blip. Beyond these kitties, our doors will continue to remain closed to intake as we begin 2025.

We are so grateful for all your support and efforts to help us clear our debts before the end of 2024. I know the year isn't over yet, but I'm pooped. I'm gonna try to post one more fundraising draw, but I also know we've all done our very best and if 2025 starts out with some debt, so be it. It's been a tough year for so many of us and I'm so grateful to you guys for helping us stay afloat.❤️

I'm still gonna share the financial ways you can help, juuuust in case you have a few bucks left to spare for the year 😅
WAYS TO HELP:
🙏E-transfer: [email protected]
💜PayPal:
www.PayPal.me/randomrescuer
⚕️Directly to Beaches Animal Hospital by calling 416-690-4040
⚕️Directly to Kahu Animal Hospital by calling 647-526-5248

Your end of year financial gifts will continue to help pay down our debt hovering just below the $4,000 mark with ongoing vetting and medical diets, general rescue expenses, plus, you'll be helping us prepare for the upcoming vetting of Blep and Blop along with our Ducky's eventual surgery or two.

THANK YOU for your support!🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

Our sweet meowdel: Pop❤️
12/25/2024

Our sweet meowdel: Pop❤️

PEARL NEEDS TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.Toronto, ONOur lovely Pearl is hoping maybe this next move can be her forever move.😽Due...
12/23/2024

PEARL NEEDS TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Toronto, ON

Our lovely Pearl is hoping maybe this next move can be her forever move.😽

Due to some sudden and super intense allergies experienced by part of her foster family, Pearl needs to move as soon as possible. Allergy meds aren't cutting it, and so our girl must seek shelter elsewhere.

Pearl is a sweet girl who needs time to get to know you. In her early days, she may be wary and unsure and prefer you at a short distance or at the end of a wand toy. She definitely will want your company and loves having your attention.

This beautiful girl so far, has shown that she'd prefer to be the centre of your world and not compete for attention. She used to beat her children whenever she felt the need to compete for attention, sooo🥴😼

If you're seeking that solo cat who only wants you as her bestie forever and ever and ever, then fill out our adoption application form OR If you want to foster, fill out that form instead.

https://linktr.ee/randomrescuer
⚠️Please be sure to send yourself a copy. Google Docs is glitchy and sometimes we don't receive applications. Also give us a heads up by emailing [email protected]

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