Four Paws Rescue and Shelter

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.

02/18/2025

About a month ago, we learned of an elderly lady's heartbreaking plight. She had 19 cats that needed new homes and had done everything in her power to care for them. Sadly, after Hurricane Helene, she had to leave her home in Waterloo and could only return sporadically to tend to the cats.

Upon our arrival, we were devastated by the dire conditions the cats were in. They were all on a screened-in front porch with no shelter from the cold. To our surprise, there were actually 25 cats, not the 19 we initially thought. We spent a lot of time there cleaning and doing our best to improve their living environment until they could all be removed from the property.

Since then, we have taken in 23 of these cats. The first group was removed on February 4th, and the second group was rescued this past weekend. There are only two remaining, and we hope to trap them this week.

Unfortunately, three of the first group tested positive for FIV. Thankfully, a wonderful follower stepped in to take in two of them, and our amazing adoption partner, the Atlanta Humane Society, welcomed the third. We are also deeply grateful to the Atlanta Humane Society for allowing us to transport five cats from this dire situation, including one of the FIV-positive, last week.

However, our work is far from over. We urgently need your help to provide medical care, shelter, and food for these rescued cats. Your donations can make a world of difference in their lives. Please consider contributing to our cat rescue project and help us give these innocent creatures the love and care they deserve. If you feel led, you can donate using our website: fourpawsrescue-shelter.org.

Some of these cats are not adoptable and will not be candidates for transport to Atlanta. If you are interested in an outside or barn cat, please let us know. We may have a few for you to choose from. 😊

Videos from this location are in the 2 posts below this one on our page.

02/18/2025

After video of the Waterloo SC hoarding situation .

02/18/2025

Before video of the Waterloo SC hoarding situation.