Odd Paws Rescue

12/20/2025

QUICK UPDATES before I make individual posts!!

Man, I usually manage fine, but there are two things about having *raging* ADHD that really don’t do me any favors- being completely oblivious to the passage of time and the whole “if I can’t see it, it does not exist” thing. Things are chugging along every day but I just realized I haven’t posted in three days. Good grief. ANYWAYS! I have many things to update y’all about that require their own posts, but here’s the TLDR:

IVAR: Little man was fixed recently! He’s doing great, but of course he had something wonky there, too- his little troublepuffs mimicked his eyeballs, with one being normal and one being shriveled and back up inside his body. His surgery passed without incident, though, and he’s building lots of muscle on his back end through lots of playing and PT.

ELVIS: Elvis was adopted by his vet! He is spoiled rotten and doing very well!

TRUFFLES: FIV baby. Currently living all alone in the rescue house. Desperately trying to find an FIV foster or adopter for him, as we do not want to bring him anywhere he might face euthanasia but also do not have the resources to house FIV cats.

And the biggest news of all….. I mentioned a while ago that .vets staff have been rescuing animals all by themselves. They have been housing, feeding, and treating many cats and dogs that have been abandoned or were unsafe/facing death. They are doing this out of their own pockets and their own time. As you know, we don’t have space or fosters for dogs here at Odd Paws, but since Sycamore is housing them, we want to team up and help. One of their dogs has been there over a year and a half- we can’t have that. SO! We are looking for dog volunteers now as well- do you want to go play with puppies? Take photos and videos, give belly rubs, play some fetch? Let us know! These babies need interaction and more eyes on them to get them taking up 90% of the space on a couch where they belong.

I’ll be posting about these updates and more soon! In the meantime, thank you for being here and caring for animals. We could not help them without you.

12/18/2025

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❗️This problem comes up more and more, so we would like to address it again. This particular litter had a bad case of worms and some had an upper respiratory infection. They only gave us 3 kittens, and gave away the circled kitten, who was only 3 and 1/2 weeks old. Please dont give away part of the litter...

🐾 Why we ask for the ENTIRE litter to come into rescue 🐾

Sometimes people reach out to us to intake stray kittens, but want to give 1 or 2 to friends or family for free first. While it comes from a place of love, it can unintentionally put kittens at risk.
When an entire litter comes into rescue, every kitten gets the same chance at a healthy, happy future.

✨ Here’s why keeping siblings together and in rescue matters:

• Proper medical care: Every kitten receives age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, flea treatment, and spay/neuter all included for a low adoption fee. This prevents illness, suffering, and future unwanted litters.
• Development & socialization: Kittens learn critical life skills from their littermates — bite inhibition, confidence, and healthy play. Separating them too early can lead to behavioral issues later on.
• No one gets left behind: When some kittens are given away, the remaining ones are often the harder-to-adopt babies. In rescue, we ensure every sibling is protected and placed responsibly.
• Preventing accidental harm: Kittens are fragile. Well-meaning homes may not be prepared for bottle feeding, illness, parasites, or emergencies that can arise quickly.
• Breaking the cycle: Free kittens often aren’t spayed or neutered, which leads to more accidental litters — and more kittens in need.

💗 Rescue isn’t about taking control — it’s about giving every kitten the best possible start in life.
By bringing the whole litter into rescue, you’re giving them safety, medical care, and a forever home that’s truly ready for them.
Thank you for helping us protect all the babies — not just a few 🐾💕

— Noelle’s Foster Kittens 🐱✨

12/17/2025

We’ve been meaning to post about for a while now.They sent us quite a few wonderful beds and scratchers for our horde of furballs and we LOVE them all!
This dragon bed has become Lupa’s safe space, but the other cats have started to be brave and steal it when she’s not in there. It holds its shape really well and doesn’t fold in on itself like a lot of hut-style beds to.
They’re a small shop here in the states and friends of ours- so if you’re looking for cute, unique enrichment and comfort items for your babies, check them out!
(Wait til you see the lilac bunny rabbit scratcher ball- it’s the best)

12/17/2025

✨🐺🦊 Project Coyote is hiring a Communications Manager! 🐱🐻✨

The Communications Manager plays a central role in strengthening Project Coyote’s relationship with the public, volunteers, donors, media, and broader conservation community. This dynamic, fast-paced position blends digital communications and media relations to ensure consistent, mission-driven outreach. This position will oversee the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator position and interns as applicable.

This role requires outstanding writing and editing skills, technical skills in WordPress and e-communications, excellent project management skills, strong organizational ability, and a passion for wildlife conservation. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, highly collaborative, and adept at managing numerous communication projects and deadlines. As a key member of a growing organization, the Communications Manager will help elevate Project Coyote’s voice nationally and support strategic expansion.

This position is remote, with occasional travel for events and media interviews. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Please send a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three writing samples, (e.g.- enewsletter, eblast, media release/pitch written exclusively by you) by January 17, 2026 to: [email protected]. Please include “Communications Manager” in the subject line.

🐾 Join our pack! Full position details at: https://loom.ly/WhgnfwA

12/14/2025

This is a cause we stand behind. Save the old growth!

HAPPENING NOW 🚨📢🌿 Early this morning a land defender climbed into a giant cedar tree that was set to be cut down later today. A crew snuck undetected past 10km of exclusion zones, patrol cars and police checkpoints to set up this tree sit which now protects the last few ancient cedars in the upper walbran clear cut. Rings on the adjacent stump place these twin cedars around 600 years old. Make that 600 years and 1 day.

There is now a new active tree sit in the upper Walbran Valley. As of last night a total of 26 people have now been arrested trying to prevent continued old growth logging.

Stay posted!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

⚠️ Call/Email David Eby ⚠️

250-387-1715
[email protected]

Tell him to end the logging of old growth and primary forests in British Columbia.

COME TO CAMP

DIRECTIONS

From Lake Cowichan head towards Honeymoon Bay. From Honeymoon Bay ppdrive 21 km along S Shore Rd until the road splits, turn left onto Caycuse Main.

Follow Caycuse Main for 11 km until the road splits, then turn left onto McClure Main.

Follow McClure Main until you are on the north side of McClure Lake. Camp is located on a spur road into the clearcut. You will see us.

Camp location: 48.7507368, -124.5094561

These are dirt roads, however you do not need four-wheel-drive.

Please Donate to Elder Bill Jones and the land protectors legal defense fund.
https://chuffed.org/project/defend-the-upper-walbran-stand-with-pacheedaht-elder-bill-jones

12/13/2025

When you have TEN very spoiled cats that get custom-mixed food and supplements, feeding time is a bit chaotic and takes quite a while. Different cats eat in different rooms so it’s not chum in the water, but keeping them off the counter and out from under your feet is next to impossible 😂

My husband is responsible for this maximum spoiling. I thought I spoiled my babies before, but he truly treats them like the royalty they are.

12/12/2025

Having an admin day for the rescue and editing day for me- how on earth am I supposed to work with this purr machine?! This is unfair distraction and I want to speak to a manager.

12/12/2025

NEW ADOPTION ROOM BABY ALERT!!!

Meet Hope! We think Hope was left behind when her humans moved- how absolutely rude. She showed up in a the right new human’s backyard, though- a very kind good Samaritan took care of her and got her to us. We aren’t open intake, but we had some space and have a huge soft spot for black cats. Hope is less than a year old and very grateful to be inside. She’s extreeemely vocal and very friendly, albeit a little shy at first. Come visit her at today… and maybe bring her home?

12/12/2025

That weird, rare breed you’re looking for?
I guarantee you’ll find one in a rescue or shelter! You’ll just have to wait a little longer and look a little harder.

Update: Thank you all for the love for sweet Gollum! This handsome fellow has officially been adopted 🥰 🐾 by a family who adopted a hairless puppy from us a few years back, so they have lots of experience for his skincare routine!

Original: This is Gollum.
Gollum is our beautifully bald, little nervous, Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eets-kweent-lee… or just “Xolo” if your tongue taps out halfway through).

Gollum came to us as a stray on November 4th, scared of… well… everything. Our behavior team has been working with him daily to show him that humans are not, in fact, angry elves but very dependable snack dispensers. He’s still shy with new people, but once he trusts you, he becomes a certified cuddle bug. Expect affection. Lots of it.

He has met other dogs and seems very excited but also like he’s thinking,
“Ah yes… a friend… what do I do now?”
So if you have pups at home, bring them by so everyone can meet and make sure he doesn’t accidentally open with the wrong icebreaker.

Because he’s on the timid side, please bring your whole household to visit — especially the kiddos. It helps him feel secure and lets you see how he blossoms once he realizes no one is here to steal his precious.

And if you’ve never lived with a hairless breed before, don’t worry...our adoption counselors will walk you through the skincare routine. Think of it as adopting a dog and a sweet little dermatology project. Sunscreen, moisturizers, seasonal care… he’s basically the most low-maintenance high-maintenance dog you’ll ever meet.

Gollum is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and ready to keep building confidence with a patient, loving family. His adoption fee is $150.

We’re in Topeka, KS and open until 6pm today — come meet our handsome hairless wonder.

He is estimated to be around a year old, and he weighs 33 lbs.