Whiskers of Hope

08/24/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Leroy is a handsome tuxedo boy approximately 11 years old who is about to lose his home when the person he belongs to enters senior housing. As if this were not heartbreaking enough for him, he went through this once before about four years ago.

Leroy is an affectionate boy who will keep you company while you're watching TV or on the computer. We have not observed him with kids, dogs, or other cats. We think he would do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. He would do best in a home where he will not be left unaccompanied for long periods of time. He seems to be an easy cat who would be an excellent choice for a first-time adopter.

Leroy is as devoted a companion as anyone could ever want. It's clear just looking at those eyes and that face that this boy is wired to love. He's the kind of cat who will roll around on the floor at the sheer joy of being with someone he loves. Give him love, and he will return a thousand times more.

He has been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. We know that the world does not beat a path to 11-year-old cats, so his adoption fee has been reduced to only $45-- still quite low for a fully vetted cat, and a bargain for a new best friend who will love you with all of his heart. He's being fostered in Boston. He's being fostered in Boston's North End. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

08/24/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

One-year-old Chai is a friendly, playful, golden-eyed little lady who lost her home when the people who meant the world to her decided they didn't have time for her anymore. She was heartbroken when she entered her foster home, but the patience of her foster parents helped her warm, loving nature emerge. She has shown herself to be a little bundle of sweetness who loves to play with her fosters one minute, then curl up with them the next. She has a history of doing well with other cats, as well as children ranging from seven months to seven years, so we have reason to believe she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. We have not observed her with dogs. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Chai is an adorable little pixie with a personality that will fill any room, and any home with warmth, love, and fun.

She has been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Her adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Boston's North End. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

08/16/2024

[Fundraiser to help an independently rescued kitten]
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kiki-heal-support-her-urgent-eye-surgery?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=customer&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&attribution_id=sl%3Abcdf7ec4-23e8-4c65-8678-3877a89ca154&fbclid=IwY2xjawEsOVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ2__TB47WY3GYeodRV0Dqe7zFyAdPMx1WeLvWitZC7h0eB7RjDUIqm_NQ_aem_bOMRaM1iqvyh9l_An71q3w

Whiskers of Hope, a nonprofit cat-rescue organization, is raising funds for… Roy Barrows needs your support for Help Kiki Heal: Support Her Urgent Eye Surgery

08/13/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
FOSTERS NEEDED!

Do you want to do right for cats who've been done wrong? Cat rescuer needs volunteers to assist cats of all ages in need. Most needed are fosters to provide temporary homes for cats awaiting adoption. Nearly all are adopted within a few weeks. With very few exceptions, all will have been vaccinated, tested for FIV and FeLV, and spayed/neutered prior to placement into a foster home. The most common exceptions are of extremely young kittens who are too young to have had certain procedures or certain emergency situations. Vet care is provided at our vet.

If cats need rescuing, but they have no place to go, they don't get rescued. If you do this, you WILL help save the lives of cats who would have died otherwise.

Also needed are volunteers to assist in transporting cats to foster homes and to the veterinarian (most frequently dropping them off in Revere or Lowell on certain mornings for spaying/neutering and/or picking them up in the late afternoon/early evening).

Please respond via email to [email protected] with your name and phone number.

08/09/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Brown tabby Gara and tuxedo girl Pearl are bonded sisters, a little over a year old. These adorable little ladies are a pair of sweethearts who enjoy playing and curling up with each other and the people around them. Because they are a bonded pair, they must be adopted together. We think they would do well with children who are mature enough to treat cats respectfully. We haven't observed them with other cats or dogs. Gara and Pearl seem like an easy pair who would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

They have:
- been spayed
- been given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV.
- been treated for fleas and worms

Their adopter will receive their medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. A small discount will apply to facilitate them getting adopted together. The total adoption fee for the pair is $340-- a bargain for a pair of new best friends who will love you for the rest of their lives. They're being fostered in Quincy.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to them and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for them as we try to match people with the right cats.

08/09/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Two-year-old Navi's world was turned upside-down when the person to whom she belonged died. No family wanted to give her a home. As one might expect, this little lady has found this ordeal to be difficult, but, thanks to the kindness and patience of her foster mom, her warm personality has emerged. She has shown herself to be an affectionate, playful girl who responds to petting with a warm purr and has a tendency toward acrobatic play. We have not observed her with dogs, other cats, or children; we think she would probably do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. As friendly as she is, she should be adopted into an interactive home where she will not be left unaccompanied for long periods. Navi is a sweetheart who would be suitable for a first-time adopter

Kyra has been spayed, tested negative for FIV and FeLV, treated for worms and fleas, and vaccinated. At some point, one of her eyes sustained a trauma and is sunken into her eye socket. At first glance, she might appear to be a one-eyed cat. Our vet has examined her and determined that this does not require treatment or affect her quality of life. Her adopter will receive her medical records.

There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Somerville.

Cats can live over 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to her and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for her as we try to match people with the right cats.

08/09/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Brown tabby boy Glider and tortoiseshell girl Dyna are bonded siblings, about two years old. They need a new home because they belonged to someone who became severely ill and couldn’t take care of them any longer. This affectionate pair enjoy playing and curling up with each other and the people around them. Because they are a bonded pair, they must be adopted together. We think they would do well with children who are mature enough to treat cats respectfully. We haven't observed them with other cats or dogs. Glider and Dyna seem like an easy pair who would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

They have:
- been spayed
- been given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV.
- been treated for fleas and worms

Their adopter will receive their medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. A small discount will apply to facilitate them getting adopted together. The total adoption fee for the pair is $340-- a bargain for a pair of devoted companions who will love you for the rest of their lives. They're being fostered in Boston.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to them and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for them as we try to match people with the right cats.

08/01/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer.]

Spike is a handsome orange boy, about four years old, who was one of many cats rescued out of a hoarding situation. Because he was one of many cats, he did not receive much human attention, so he's shy when it comes to being pet, so he'll need time for his trust to be earned. He's making gradual progress in this area. He'll need some patience from his new family because he'll need time to adjust, but he'll be worth it. His foster mom says he's a sweet boy who isn't quite the cat who'll rub against anyone's leg just yet, but he LOVES to be around other cats, so he should be adopted into a home that has at least one other cat. He would be ideal for someone looking to adopt a pal for a cat they already have or as a companion for someone adopting another cat.

He has been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. The world does not beat a path to shy cats like Spike, so his adoption fee has been reduced to a mere $25-- a bargain for a boy who will eventually become your best friend and who'll love you the rest of his life. He's being fostered in Medford.

07/30/2024

Please share.

07/30/2024

Please share

07/26/2024

[Courtesy post on behalf of an independent rescuer]
To play or not to play is never a question to Hamlet, who finds it nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of pole toys. Hamlet is a kitten in the form of a young adult about a year and a half old. He was a frightened, hungry, abandoned stray who bore the whips and scorns of time until he was taken in by a kind woman took him in but could not keep him.
Hamlet is an energetic clown. At some point, he evidently lived with someone who presented his hand as a toy, so Hamlet sometimes thinks a hand presented for petting is actually an invitation to play with that hand, so he might opt to wrestle with it instead of being pet by it, so he would probably do best adopted into the home of someone who is experienced enough with cats to understand this behavior. His style of play also means he would not be a good match for adopters who have very young children or plan on having them at some point. Once he gets the playing out of his system, he's likely to curl up in your lap with a warm purr. He should be adopted into an interactive home where he will get lots of play and won't be left unaccompanied for long, and where his Harpo-like antics will be welcome.

He has been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. He's being fostered in the Northeastern University area. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

07/26/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
Barely more than a kitten, one-year-old Heather is a friendly, playful little lady who kneads biscuits and needs a home. Her photos don't lie: Heather is a definite sweetheart. She is a combination of sweetness and independence who loves human company and purrs warmly whenever petted, a definite lap cat who expresses contentment with head-butts, and biscuit-kneading. She is not a fan of the other cat in her foster home, so she would do best in a home without other cats. We have not observed her with dogs, or kids. We think she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Heather is an adorable little lass with a personality that will fill any home with warmth, love, and fun. She would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

She has been spayed, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Her adopter will receive her medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Somerville. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

07/25/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
Two-year-old Stitch is a big, affectionate goofball who needs a home. He was one of two cats found abandoned in a vacated apartment. A neighbor took in the other one, leaving Stitch in need of a family. His foster mom describes him as a devoted, social, playful cat with epic zoomies. He's not a lap cat, but is definitely a curl-up-near-you cat, which is probably just as well because you'd need a pretty big lap for him. He's a gentle boy, but can sometimes get overstimulated from petting, so he wouldn't do well in a home with very young children, although we think he would do well with older kids who understand how to treat cats respectfully. He's friendly toward the other cat in his foster home except when trying to swipe the other one's food-- he's very food-motivated. Stitch should be adopted into an interactive home where he will get lots of play and won't be left unaccompanied for long. If you want a big, friendly lug who will be happy to just be near you, Stitch is your boy. He seems to be an easy cat who would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

He has been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. He's being fostered in Medford. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

07/24/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
UPDATE: ADOPTED!
Elliot and Olivia are a bonded brother-and-sister pair of brown-tabbies, about five years old, who lost their home due to allergies. They are a friendly pair who like to run around and play with each other and cuddle with each other. We haven't observed them with children or dogs. We think they would do well with children who are mature enough to treat cats respectfully. They're pretty much anything anyone could want in a pair of cats, an easy pair who seem suitable for a first-time adopter. Because they know no life apart from each other, they must be adopted together.

They have been neutered, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Their adopter will receive their medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. To facilitate this, their fee has been substantially reduced to a mere $240 for the pair-- a bargain for two new best friends who will love you for the rest of their lives. They're being fostered in Belmont. Please respond via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

07/24/2024

UPDATE: Sammi has been adopted.
[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
You know how cats are supposedly independent? Well, that's not sweet Sammi. She loves human company and purrs warmly within seconds of being petted. She hid for only a day when entering her foster home, then she showed herself to be a sweet, cuddly girl. She has a history of enjoying children, so we have reason to believe she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully, and she even gets along with cat-friendly dogs. Sammi is a curious little love-bug who likes hiding in laundry baskets, curling up on a couch near people, and being involved with whatever her favorite person is doing— she will be your mini shadow. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Sammi is an adorable little sweetheart with a personality that will fill any home with warmth, love, and fun. She would be suitable for a first-time adopter who wants a devoted companion for life.

She has been spayed, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Her adopter will receive her medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Cambridge. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response

07/24/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
Barely more than a kitten, one-year-old Didi is a friendly, playful little lady who was taken off the street as a frightened, hungry stray. As a buff-orange female, she's a bit of an oddity, as only about 20% of orange cats are female. Her photos don't lie: Didi has "good girl" written all over her. She is a combination of sweetness and independence who loves human company and purrs loudly whenever petted or combed. Didi is a definite lap cat who expresses contentment with head-butts, biscuit-kneading, and showing her belly. She has a history of being wary of other cats; while she's not at all aggressive toward them, she chooses to avoid them, so she would do best in a home without other cats. We have not observed her with dogs, or kids. We think she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Didi is an adorable little sweetheart with a personality that will fill any home with warmth, love, and fun. She would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

She has been spayed, given rabies and distemper vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Her adopter will receive her medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Cambridge. Please inquire via email to [email protected] and include your phone number for a faster response.

07/12/2024

One of my cats was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I came across this site that allowed me to generate a coupon for discounted meds, including Lantus.

Find free pet prescription savings coupons and save up to 80% on your pet

06/29/2024

Whiskers of Hope, a nonprofit cat-rescue organization, is raising funds for Cosma's veterinary care.

Cosma's Story

Cosma is a young mother to six kittens. She was rescued about two months ago from a hoarding situation at only nine months of age, still a kitten herself. The mere fact that such a tiny young girl delivered six live, squirming kittens less than 24 hours after arriving in her foster home defied the odds. Two of her kittens have already been adopted, two others are available for adoption, and the other two are expected to be available for adoption soon.

Unfortunately, Cosma has developed pyometra (infection of the uterus) and needs to be spayed quickly. This has been scheduled. Altogether, the final tally for her care is likely to be approximately $800.

All donations will go toward veterinary bills. Any amount you contribute toward her care will be greatly appreciated—even if it’s just a few dollars. Any amount exceeding the goal will be applied toward the veterinary bills of other rescued cats-- rescue isn't cheap! Donations can also be made over the phone with a credit card directly to the Revere Pet Clinic's billing department at 781 808 8550. (Ask for Tanya.) Won't you please donate to help this loving girl get the life she deserves?

We also ask that you share this fundraiser with friends, family, anyone you know whose life has been enriched by a four-legged creature, and across your social media.

Whiskers of Hope, a nonprofit cat-rescue organization, is raising funds for Cosm… Roy Barrows needs your support for Help rescued cat Cosma's veterinary care!

06/26/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Barely more than a kitten, one-year-old Heather is a friendly, playful little lady who kneads biscuits and needs a home. Her photos don't lie: Heather is a definite sweetheart. She is a combination of sweetness and independence who loves human company and purrs warmly whenever petted, a definite lap cat who expresses contentment with head-butts, and biscuit-kneading. She is not a fan of the other cat in her foster home, so she would do best in a home without other cats. We have not observed her with dogs, or kids. We think she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Heather is an adorable little lass with a personality that will fill any home with warmth, love, and fun. She would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

She has been:
- spayed
- given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV
- treated for worms and fleas
- examined and determined to be healthy by a vet

Her adopter will receive her medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Somerville.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to her and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for her as we try to match people with the right cats.

06/25/2024

UPDATE: Comet has been adopted.
[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

The first thing that stands out pretty much as soon as anyone meets two-year-old Comet is that he's a big, friendly lug who seems to like everyone. Even people at the clinic commented about this when he was there to get his shots updated, which he took without complaint. He's a loveably large gentle boy who has managed to remain about as easy-going a cat as anyone is ever likely to meet despite having to survive abandonment on the street for who-knows-how-long, as attested to by his battle scars.

Comet's size and distinguishing markings attest to his clear Turkish van ancestry. He is a devoted lap cat who's wired to love. All he wants is someone to give him love, which he will return a thousand times over. We have not observed him with other cats, dogs or kids, although we think he would do well with kids who understand how to treat cats respectfully.

Comet should be adopted into an interactive home where he will get lots of play and won't be left unaccompanied for long. He seems to be an easy cat who would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

He has been:
- neutered
- given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV
- treated for worms and fleas

His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. He's being fostered in Allston.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to him and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for him as we try to match people with the right cats.

06/25/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]
Barely more than a kitten, one-year-old Didi is a friendly, playful little lady who was taken off the street as a frightened, hungry stray. As a buff-orange female, she's a bit of an oddity, as only about 20% of orange cats are female. Her photos don't lie: Didi has "good girl" written all over her. She is a combination of sweetness and independence who loves human company and pers loudly whenever petted or combed. Didi is a definite lap cat who expresses contentment with head-butts, biscuit-kneading, and showing her belly. She is wary of the other cats in her foster home; while she's not at all aggressive toward them, she chooses to avoid them, so she would do best in a home without other cats. We have not observed her with dogs, or kids. We think she'd do well with kids who know how to treat cats respectfully. She should be adopted into an interactive home where she'll get lots of attention and won't be left unaccompanied for long. Didi is an adorable little sweetheart with a personality that will fill any home with warmth, love, and fun. She would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

She has been:
- spayed
- given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV
- treated for worms and fleas
- examined and determined to be healthy by a vet

Her adopter will receive her medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. She's being fostered in Billerica.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to her and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for her as we try to match people with the right cats.

06/23/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Two-year-old Stitch is a big, friendly goofball who needs a home. He was one of two cats found abandoned in a vacated apartment. A neighbor took in the other one, leaving Stitch in need of a family. His foster mom describes him as a devoted, social, playful cat with epic zoomies, so he's not a cat for studio apartments with breakables. He's not a lap cat, but is definitely a curl-up-near-you cat, which is probably just as well because you'd need a pretty big lap for him. He's a gentle boy, but can sometimes get overstimulated from petting, so he wouldn't do well in a home with very young children, although we think he would do well with older kids who understand how to treat cats respectfully. He's friendly toward the other cat in his foster home except when trying to swipe the other one's food-- he's very food-motivated. Stitch should be adopted into an interactive home where he will get lots of play and won't be left unaccompanied for long. If you want a big lug who will be happy to just be near you, Stitch is your boy. He seems to be an easy cat who would be suitable for a first-time adopter.

He has been:
- neutered
- given rabies and distemper vaccinations
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV
- treated for worms and fleas

His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. He's being fostered in Malden.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to him and provide a safe, loving home for life, then respond to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for him as we try to match people with the right cats.

06/22/2024

[Courtesy post for an independent rescuer]

Bones McCoy is an enterprising 11-month-old who would like to be beamed into your home. He is a sleek, handsome boy who was surrendered from a home where he did not get very much attention, so it understandably takes him a while to trust people, and he should be adopted into a star base where he will not be unaccompanied for long periods of time and get lots of play time because his prime directive is to chase toys at warp speed and boldly go where no cat has gone before. We have not observed him with kids; we think he would live long and prosper with older kids who know how to treat cats respectfully, but not with the bustle of young children. He would probably do best as the sole four-legged creature in his home. Bones is very interactive and affectionate, and, while not a lap cat who will Klingon you, he will lay in a course to curl up near you. He would do best adopted into a home with someone who is experienced with cats and has the patience to help a cat like Bones adjust to his new home.

Bones has been:
- neutered
- vaccinated against rabies and distemper
- tested negative for FeLV and FIV
- treated for worms and fleas
- examined and determined to be healthy by a vet

His adopter will receive his medical records. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee so we can continue to help cats in need. In Bones's case, that fee has been reduced by more than half to a mere $95-- a bargain for a new best friend who will love you for the rest of his life. He's being fostered in Boston's Fenway Quadrant on a Class M planet.

Cats can live up to 20 years, so give careful thought to the changes that are likely to occur in your life during that time. If you can and will commit to him and provide a safe, loving home for life, then open your hailing frequencies and send a subspace message to [email protected]. Please include your phone number for a faster response and say a little about yourself and the home you would provide for him as we try to match people with the right cats.