House of the Happy Cat

25/01/2025

gosh this is why people dont get shots

these prices are nuts and that doesnt include the exam which is probably over $75

25/01/2025

About 10 grand spent and 208 cats fixed through sheltering hands last year

thats not all the cats I fixed but just the ones I did through them

24/01/2025

this dog urgently needs a place to stay today
fostered until March when they get their house and can take him back
They found a place for them and last minute the people turned him back over to them and they are desperate
I cannot take a large dog like this. he gets along with other dogs his size
if someone can Foster him if they can't help with food I will help with food and also to get a voucher to get him fixed in his shots
She said he's a sweet boy but he needs a place to go right now

24/01/2025

this is 11-year-old azura
She was adopted from a shelter as a kitten
her owner loves her but recently got a job that takes him away for 3 months at a time with no family or friends to watch her
She needs a new home. she's fixed and has had vaccines but probably not up to date
She's always been an inside cat
She would be free to a new home except for the cost of updating her shots
She has one week to find a home. after that I don't know what'll happen to her

22/01/2025

Found out about this company that makes food specific for certain issues in pets

not sure how pricey it is but I am trying to get a sample for Jill the kitty with the large bladder stone

Diet is the single biggest choice you can make for your pet’s health. And when you have a sick pet, food becomes absolutely essential because the right nutritional framework can nurture healing.

22/01/2025

did you know we have a special for cats that are 6 months or older? it's only $50
Yes, we lose a lot of money and we lose our adoption fees. but it's important that these older cats get adopted. so if that would motivate you to consider one of the older kittens or an adult cat, please contact me as we have so many and we're not going to be able to rescue very much this year if we don't move some of these animals out

22/01/2025

One of the puppies that was adopted out is being returned because They cannot handle him
They said
when he's outside he cries and barks and the neighbors complain and when he's inside and they're not home he bites and scratches the mother
I think maybe a puppy is too much for them All of these puppies are very stubborn and so he needs to go to a home with someone who can work with him and undo whatever damage has been done
there is an adoption fee
He's gotten three shots and in about 4 weeks we will schedule him to be fixed
these puppies are going to be small 25 to 30 lb

21/01/2025

Sonya, the other old hoarder cat, who's somewhere between 12 and 15 is doing much better and just needs that dental as soon as we get some extra funding.

She's pretty grumpy and doesn't like other cats and doesn't really like you
sometimes she does
sometimes she doesnt

21/01/2025

I don't really like to post the bad stuff, but you know I just want some awareness out there of how hard rescue is. Sometimes when we get them, we can't save them. They come in severe renal failure and we do the blood work and the diet we do sub Q fluids if we catch it in time we can get the dentals done but sometimes it's just too late and all we can do is make some connection and keep them comfortable until it's obvious it's time.
I was asked to take these two cats. Both were Siamese. They apparently had been locked in a bathroom by a hoarder, and they didn't even like each other and I just said I would take them. We took them to the vet and the blood work came back the long-haired one, Sonya, is okay She needs a dental and we're waiting on some funding.
The other one, Sarah, her renal values were pretty bad, so we tried the urinary diet, and she was eating good and p**ping solid. Both of them very grumpy but obviously did not like each other or didn't like the other cats very much but they got comfortable in my big master closet and Sarah the one I'm discussing right now was eating pretty good and seemed pretty comfortable and we were doing fluids and the diet like I said and her p**ps were solid then all of a sudden she got super dehydrated and couldn't process the fluids and started getting really bad p**ps and not having much of an appetite so I worked on trying to find things that she enjoyed. We had to give her a bath one day because she fell in p**p and then she got to hang out in the incubator, and it seemed like she really liked it with the heating pad and it was nice and warm, but I knew by the look of her that it would only be a few days and then it would be time.
I feel like I made a connection with her because she loved me petting her and talking to her and she would purr for me.
Today was the day. Today was her last day and she went really fast which tells me it was time, or her poor little body was fighting a losing battle and I didn't want her to get sicker so before we drove to the vet she had some tuna juice which she actually ate and enjoyed and some snuggles and then a car ride and then no more suffering.
rescue is hard

Bye Sarah
I'm sorry you were failed and I'm sorry I didn't get you in time

21/01/2025

These two cats have been staying with a person I know for months and need to find a new home and the owner cannot take them back. They are fixed and vetted but do not know the status of their shots. I do not know if they have been tested for felv/fiv or if they are up to date or what vaccines they have gotten. I do not know if they are chipped. Any of this I can do for them if anyone wants them for my cost.
They do great together but can be separated but it would be sad. They are great together and there is no adoption fee other than any cost to get them up to speed.

They are safe but it is urgent they find a home
This is what the owner says
I think Teter i the calico

Looking to rehome my 2 cats. I would like them to stay together but if not it's okay. Bella is about 5 years old. Teter is 3. Teter is a bobtail. I came back to Florida in May to take care of my mother. She has since passed and the man that is fostering my cats is ready for them to go. And I am living with friends. So I must rehome them.

19/01/2025

this is what I dream For the adoptions I work for
please this year I pray everybody adopts an adult cat. so many are left waiting while everybody wants a kitten
that turns into an adult cat
in avery short period of time

18/01/2025

PENDING

every now and then we get what we call
the unicorn
which is a white cat with blue eyes which everybody wants
this guy was stuck in a tree for 6 days until someone rescued him and then the original owner decided they didn't want the cat anymore. He's beautiful and sweet. he does get a little reactive in a new environment. he just got combo tested and starting his shots and he'll be getting fixed on Friday. but if you're interested please message me

meet Sebastian. the vet thinks he's about 8 months old

16/01/2025

Pet Pharmacy (will be adding to this as I remember or learn more)
Things you should have in your cabinet.

Disclaimer: use these products at your own discretion with research as I am not a veterinarian. None of these can replace taking your pet to a vet in an emergency but can start some kind of treatment until you can get to a vet.

1. Simple Benadryl which can be dosed for dog or cat - easy to find doses on the internet. For allergic reactions ie bee stings and stuff. Getting a Benadryl on board can help for minor allergic reactions. It also works as a slight sedative

2. Charcoal I always have charcoal in a capsule and its completely natural and no dose requirement. It wont hurt. I mix it with water and syringe it but a dog could have a whole capsule. Charcoal quickly pulls toxins out so in the case of exposure to toxins like pest control products or anything you should get some charcoal on board and then decide if a vet visit is needed. You can take it as well. I take it if I get a poison spray on me or inhale it by accident just as a precaution.

3. Slippery Elm powder - you can get this at any health food store. Slippery Elm forms a slimy coat that helps with ulcers and stomach irritations. If you mix it slightly with water it forms a gel. I will mix it with water and pull it up in a syringe to have a gel that I put in the animal's mouth. I have cured tongue ulcers with it. But if your cat has an acid problem, GI problems, Stomatitis and mouth sores you can add this to their food or squeeze into their mouth to help soothe the sores

4. Milk Thistle in any form. Powder or drops but be aware many drops have alcohol in them. MIlk Thistle does not detox the liver but it protects it from absorbing toxins.

5. Lysine Powder - it is an Animo Acid that is safe and boosts the immune system. Do your own research as there has been some studies about its use in small kittens causing some issues but I haven't read that much on it.

6. Probiotics for pets. These are a must have for any GI issues. Do your research. These are easily got online but sometimes the vets can prescribe some higher end ones. Any time your pet has had a gastric disturbance or is on antibiotics they should do a course of probiotics.

7. Gas X if you cant find or do not have slippery elm this product can help coat and protect the lining of the mouth and esophagus. It is an anti-foaming agent.

I will add to this post as I think of things and get pics - don't have time right now but I will pin it to the top.

Sometime this year I want to do videos of how to take a cats temperature anally and how to do sub Q fluids. Learning these things can save your pets life.

If you have any medical questions, feel free to ask on this post. I am not a vet but I have been doing shelter medicine for many years and have worked with several vets and know a lot that can save you money down the road.

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16/01/2025

I am thinking about setting up some classes

The other one would be for behavioral issues which would have a small fee to have the specialist come and do a small class but if it is successful we might be able to do it a few times

I need to know if anyone is interested and regarding the behavior stuff what kinds of things would you want to learn about your cat?

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15/01/2025

Yam came into rescue last year with her two babies who got adopted as soon as they were available. She really hated the multi cat household and it stressed her out so she hid all the time. We finally found a foster for her and she has been with him for months. She really came out of her shell after a week or so but events are very hard on her.
We think she may want to be an only cat but not sure so we will test that theory by adding another cat to foster to see.
But this kitty would be your best friend and she is so cute and sweet
Would love for someone to give her a chance

here is what the foster says

This is Yam Yam aka Babygirl. She's in need of a forever home but would need to be an only cat. (maybe )
Being around other animals seems to be too stressful for her. I've been fostering her for about 5 months and absolutely love her. She's been incredibly sweet, affectionate, playful, and sleeps on the pillow next to mine every single night. Shes also very well behaved and not too needy or destructive what so ever. She's just an all around good girl and deserves a good home where she'll be loved and spoiled.

15/01/2025

more tips from our friendly cat behavioralist

I have a PDF I can send you if you message me with your email

15/01/2025

i wasnt able to bring cats there yesterday - got hit with a stomach bug but will try again next week - if any interest in meeting Tabby he is an amazing cat that is perfect for any household

Friday we will have 2 sweet male cats over at Petsense in High Springs

Tabby a brown tabby who is about 5 years old and the sweetest best boy ever
who loves to be with you and gives kisses and loves dogs

Miguel gorgeous white and tabby male who is about 2 years old but has a kitten face and is very good with kids and other animals

Two sweet girls are also there that have been waiting forever but are on the shy side until they get settled

Starr is a gorgeous white and tabby girl who loves to lay on your lap and came into rescue last year with her 3 babies who have been adopted

and Phoebe is a beautiful tabby girl who came in with her 2 babies who have been adopted

15/01/2025

I have been speaking with an animal behaviorist and she is sharing some awesome information with me
This is in regards to the FAS Spectrum Scale for Fear anxiety and stress and a link to a page with info for pet owners
https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/