Community Cats Coalition

12/07/2024

Come on out + see these beautiful kittens!

So many kittens looking for their very own forever home to share cold winter nights in a comfy bed with their forever families! ❤️

If you would like to choose a kitten as a holiday gift, we can get you pre-approved & hold the kitten for pick up closer to Christmas. 🎄

Please message us for details …. Or come see our dozens of sweet babies patiently waiting for their Christmas miracle! 🏡

OPEN TODAY 11-4

12/07/2024

12/07/2024

Great news!

We would like to thank the Joseph Robert Foundation for the wonderful & generous donation received today for our rescue kittens! These funds will help us to provide much needed medical/surgical care and food for our babies. Thank you!!! 😻

12/06/2024

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

We had a great response to our Black Friday events … ELEVEN (yes, 11!!!) kittens received applications & are one step closer to their happily ever after!

Please help us keep this momentum going - our Kitten Kafe - Cedarcrest Fosters is OPEN TODAY & TOMORROW 11-4. We still have dozens of kittens hoping to receive the purrrfect gift … a forever home for the holidays! Please share so their families can find their way to them!

Thank you!!

12/06/2024

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12/06/2024

We would like to thank everybody that has donated for Giving Tuesday! We are so thankful and appreciative of all of our wonderful supporters! Thank you also to the big Sam's club delivery that was on our porch when we arrived at the shelter! And also for the previous container from Chewy with six cartons of wet food! Your generosity is so appreciated! We couldn't continue to help as many cats as we do without our wonderful community of caring cat lovers!

12/05/2024

The Lasting Bond 😔🖤
Though streets are dark and cold winds blow,
I wander paths we used to know.
Each step I take, each pause I make,
I think of you with every ache.
I felt your hands, so soft and kind,
a bond that held, a love enshrined.
But somewhere along this winding road,
I lost my way, I lost my hold.
Still, every sound and passing face
revives a spark, a hope, a trace.
I wonder if you search for me,
if you remember tenderly.
For though my paws are bruised and sore,
my heart holds on, forevermore.
I roam these streets, I wait, I yearn,
for your return, your love to burn.
And if someday our paths collide,
know I am here, a friend with pride.
In every shadow, every sigh,
I’m waiting for you, passing by.

12/05/2024

More than 100 years ago, a beautiful young woman posed gracefully with her cat, capturing a moment of personal connection in an era when photography was becoming a popular means of documenting daily life. The woman, dressed in the fashion of the time, exuded elegance and charm, while her cat sat comfortably in her arms, highlighting the strong bond between humans and their pets. In the early 20th century, cats were often seen as symbols of grace and mystery, and the inclusion of an animal in a portrait added a layer of warmth and personality to the otherwise formal photography of the period.

During this time, photography was still a relatively new medium, and posed portraits were an important way to capture a person’s identity and social standing. Women, in particular, were often the subject of these carefully composed images, which emphasized their beauty, femininity, and grace. By including her cat in the portrait, the woman not only added an element of playfulness to the image but also conveyed her personal affection for her pet, reflecting the growing role of animals as cherished members of the family. Cats, in particular, were gaining popularity as companions, valued for their independence and elegance, which resonated with the sensibilities of the time.

This photograph, taken over a century ago, serves as a snapshot of a moment in history when pets were already becoming an integral part of people's lives and families. While the woman’s poised demeanor and the cat’s calm presence suggest a sense of tranquility, the image also speaks to the timeless nature of the human-animal relationship. In the years that followed, cats would continue to be celebrated in art, literature, and popular culture, cementing their status as beloved companions. This portrait remains a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between humans and their pets, transcending time and social changes.

12/05/2024

Feeding wild ducks isn’t usually a good idea. Even when the food is healthy, overfeeding tends to make ducks dependent and can cause them to overpopulate bodies of water. This leads to the overgrowth of algae and the mass death of fish and can sometimes cause ducks and geese to become aggressive toward humans.

However, if you will feed ducks anyway, please feed them healthy foods. Bread causes severe gas, diarrhea, liver disease, and bone deformities. Make sure you don’t accidentally cause more harm than good

12/05/2024

Abandoned at the Dover Air Force Base, left in the carrier with the door open. She was too frightened to leave the carrier! We have her now! It is bad enough when you're out here 24/7, trying to trap and save community cats when owners of pet cats subject them to this! I am sick of the excuses and reasons why you have to give up abandon or leave behind your pet. There is NO EXCUSE!!! PERIOD!!!!

12/05/2024

Abandoned by owner when they moved away. Neighbor couldn't let the cat in even though he was begging and crying at the door...safe now! Please people stop doing this to innocent animals! We are overloaded to the brim. We cannot take in another cat, but we cannot turn a blind eye when an animal is in need!

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12/04/2024

GIVING MILK TO CATS…AN OLD MYTH.

The myth of giving milk to cats has been perpetuated for centuries. Despite all that we now know about felines…their digestive systems…and the enzyme, Lactase…many individuals can still be seen leaving milk for feral cats or feeding milk to their own.

Most cats happen to be “Lactose intolerant.” Cow’s milk, when consumed by the majority of cats, will lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and may result in vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and flatulence.

Felines, especially older cats, lack the enzyme, “Lactase,” which is required to break down milk. Kittens are, of course, dependent upon their mother’s milk. However, as they grow, their Lactase level decreases.

What about other forms of milk…such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk?

These alternatives should also be avoided.

Some of these milks contain sugars, oils and may be high in fat content.

Some contain preservatives…also, difficult for your cat to digest.

Some contain salt. While a miniscule amount of salt won’t likely cause digestive problems, cats with renal disease or hypertension would likely suffer.

Much like humans, felines are prone to dehydration. Cats that do not consume the volume of liquid that they excrete may begin to show symptoms of dehydration. They may become lethargic, pant, wobble and/or collapse. It is likely that their gums will be dry to the touch.

That being said, in lieu of milk, allow cats access to ample supplies of clean, fresh water!

Always discuss dietary issues and medical concerns with your veterinarian!