Four Paws Rescue and Shelter

08/03/2025

I got a message from a gentleman on Fri telling me he found a crate along a road that had 6 kittens and a mama cat would I take them. As I already had 30 kittens and 22 adults I didn’t say no but gave him numbers for other rescues. Next morning I couldn’t help but wonder how he made out so I messaged him. He had no luck anywhere and even local Humane league had refused to take them. Shelter people told him animal control considers them now his responsibility and he should have just looked the other way. REALLY! How cold are you to say something like that? Well I made room for them. They were covered in fleas and severely underweight. They first got Confortis to kill the fleas and an anti fungal shampoo We give all new intake a bath since ringworm is such a problem Looks like they are from 2 different litters. One of the older guys has an eye that has burst from infection so that will have to be removed. We are giving him pain meds until vet can see him on Mon. We have wormed them all and gave meds for tapeworm. With all those fleas they will certainly have tapeworms. The finder was a Navy man and his wife who were moving this week yet took the time to help these poor souls. Good man that serves his country and an asset to his community. We are really strapped for funds so if you can donate please do. We have a Pay Pal account on our web page fourpawsrescue-shelter.org or a check to four paws sent to our address.

07/18/2025

Latest addition to our kitten count. She was found crying at a Dr office.

07/07/2025

Here are 3 of our bottle babies and 6 other kittens having a bite to eat. Currently we have 30 kittens that have been taken off the street. Sadly there are many more on the street we can’t take because of lack of space and funds.

06/20/2025

Update on the 5 newborns and mama. Mama was so malnourished she produced no milk. Being just a day old all the kittens died. There is no hope for them at that age. We did manage to save 3 two week old kittens that had their mama killed. I wish people would notify groups that rescue when they see a pregnant female so she can be trapped and kittens aborted. Don’t wait until the kittens are born as groups like mine are overwhelmed with kittens and we have no more room. A lot of unnecessary suffering could be avoided if people would do this

05/14/2025

All bad news for the mama and her 5 babies. Mama had very little milk and all her babies died. She was so malnourished I don’t think her body could produce milk. Damn the people that didn’t spay her and then left her behind when they moved.

05/10/2025

We took in a very thin mama last night with her 5 newborns. She is part of a group people left behind when they moved. Hope I can get a TNR group to trap those guys. We lost one of the 4 bottle babies we have been feeding every 4 hours. One of the remaining 3 does not want to eat so it takes time to slowly get food in her. Been giving her shots to hopefully stimulate her appetite. Here are pictures of some of the other 22 kittens we have

05/05/2025

Here is our latest kitten count First there are 3 kittens that were dumped with their mama on the street and mama was hit by a car just was rescuers were on the way. They are doing well Then we have 3 bottle babies that were were living in a vacant house in horrid conditions There were numerous orher cats and kittens there some had been killed by dogs The fourth bottle baby in the picture came to us with a sibling that died after a couple days. We have a feral mom with two kittens. Kittens are 7wks now so it’s time for mom to be spayed and returned. We are getting requests daily to take cats and kittens.

03/06/2025

03/06/2025

Exciting Update! 🐾 Today, 9 of the cats rescued from the hoarding situation in Waterloo started a new chapter of their journey—they’ve been taken to the Atlanta Humane Society, where they’ll soon be ready for adoption! 🎉

We still have 8 incredible kitties in our care, including:

* Casper, who’s likely heading to a wonderful supporter already caring for two of our FIV+ friends!

* Chin-Chin and Elvis, who are preparing for their transport to Atlanta on April 2.

* Esmeralda, who may join them on their trip to Atlanta.

* Button, our feisty friend who’s still getting used to care but has so much potential.

* And our three FIV+ sisters: Ebby, Emerson, and Emily, who are patiently waiting for their forever home. 💕

Here’s where you come in! If you’re looking to add love, snuggles, and personality to your life, why not open your heart to our three FIV+ sisters? Though FIV+ means they might take a bit longer to recover from illness or injury, with a safe indoor environment, these sweet sisters can lead happy, healthy lives. They’re a ready-made family, just waiting for someone special to give them the chance they deserve.

Let’s find them the loving home they’ve been dreaming of!

02/23/2025

🚨 Emergency Rescue: 25 Cats Saved from Hoarding Situation 🚨

Over the past few weeks, we’ve finally removed all 25 cats from a heartbreaking hoarding situation in Waterloo. It took time and patience, but even the smartest kitty—who managed to get the tasty food without tripping the trap—is now safe with us! 🐾

Every one of these precious felines has received:
Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations
Flea and tick treatment
F***l tests
Additional treatments as needed (antibiotics, ear mite treatment, etc.)

Their living conditions have transformed from cold and filthy to clean, sanitary, and climate-controlled.

Out of the 25 cats:
10 tested positive for FIV
One needs dental work for 2 rotten teeth
Another may need dental work (he has some missing teeth)
Yet another likely has a nose polyp and will need a nasal flush and scope

So far, we’ve spent roughly $1,750 and anticipate at least that much more for upcoming procedures, food, litter, and other necessities.

Here’s the breakdown:
5 cats transported to Atlanta Humane Society for adoption
2 adopted by a wonderful local supporter (who plans to take one more)
We plan to keep one of the FIV+ senior cats as a permanent resident
This leaves us with 16 cats still in need of forever homes

🌟 How You Can Help 🌟 This has been, and will continue to be, a costly project for our rescue. We usually spend our personal funds, but with a situation this large, we need your help!

Whether you help by adopting one (or more) of these beautiful babies, sharing our post with your friends and family, or donating, we appreciate you so very much!

Donate on our website by clicking the “Donate” button here: https://www.fourpawsrescue-shelter.org/about-us

Thank you for your support! 🐱❤️

Also, a huge thank you to PetCare of Newberry for their incredible generosity in providing our rescue with a significant discount on all our costs for these precious fur babies! Your support means the world to us and helps ensure that our rescued animals receive the best care possible. 🐾❤️

Please peruse the pictures and details on each. Maybe you'll see the one(s) that are meant to be Y🐱URS!!

02/19/2025

Update 2/20: The last cat was trapped tonight and is now safe and warm!! Whoop whoop!! 🙌
We will post details over the weekend, so stay tuned!!

There are only 2 cats remaining at the Waterloo house. We went over today and set traps for them. We hope to get them trapped quickly so they can begin their journey to becoming happy, healthy, and loved!

02/19/2025

Today was a punch in the gut for us. Six more cats that we pulled from the Waterloo home tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). We will be looking for loving homes for these babies.

FIV gets such a bad rap. The truth is that FIV in cats spreads primarily through blood and s*x (mating and fighting). Casual contact like sharing food, water, or grooming doesn't spread the virus. With proper care, cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives.

FIV can eventually affect a cat's immune system, so keeping them indoors is a good idea to avoid secondary infections. Two of our beloved residents, Max and Hillary, have been thriving in their indoor home despite being FIV-positive. They are 18 and 10 years old and are happy, healthy, and affectionate cats.

If you think you would like to open your home and heart to one of these six cats, please reach out to us.