Rainbow Whiskers Kitten Rescue

Rainbow Whiskers Kitten Rescue We specialize in caring for orphaned, neonatal, and medically fragile kittens ages 0-8 weeks.

Princess Poppy-saurus is the best big sister to the littles. She plays so gently with them. She likes to groom them and ...
01/23/2025

Princess Poppy-saurus is the best big sister to the littles. She plays so gently with them. She likes to groom them and always likes to snuggle and sleep by them.

Poppy- big white one in the middle
Clarice- calico girl up top
Owen- orange boy at bottom.

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We welcomed this super sweet boy into our care yesterday! Onu is an extra special guy and has quite a story to tell. He ...
01/21/2025

We welcomed this super sweet boy into our care yesterday! Onu is an extra special guy and has quite a story to tell.
He was found late last summer as a newborn thrown out in a bag and left to die with his umbilical cord and placenta still attached. He was found alive and brought to someone who does rescue work in Southern MN. Onu was cared for and grew to the handsome boy he is today, but he has had many obstacles to overcome to get to this point. Miraculously, Onu was 1 of only a handful of kittens that survived a distemper outbreak. Many perished but Onu somehow survived only to fall ill a few more times. After vet visits and rounds of antibiotics for upper respiratory infections, Onu would show improvements and then fall ill again. It became clear to Onu’s rescuers that he needed more. This is where Onu found his way to RWKR late last night.
Onu is estimated to be about 7 months old. He weighs 2.8 # and is very underweight for a kitten his age. A 7 month old kitten should weigh 6-7 #. Over the course of the last 7 months, Onu lost his eyesight in both eyes due to infection which left Onu completely blind and with the one eye ball being nearly gone. Onu is currently still battling a very persistent upper respiratory infection and has a difficult time eating and swallowing food. In spite of all of these challenges, the second you touch him he starts to purr and just melts into your arms. He is the absolute sweetest boy!!
Taking into consideration his past, all the work his rescuers put into him, the medical treatments he has received and his current sickly state, what is going on with him?
Well, we got some answers today at his first vet visit with RWKR.
1st- Onu will need both of his eyes surgically removed. They are no longer viable and most likely are causing some degree of discomfort for him.
2nd- Onu has a large polyp in his left ear. Our vet suspects this may be playing a factor into his swallowing issues and chronic nasal discharge.
3rd- Onu has an upper respiratory infection that was not being treated with the correct medication.
4th- Onu tested positive for FIV. Feline Immunodeficieny Virus or feline aids. This virus attacks and weakens the immune system and that is also contributing to Onu’s chronic illnesses and sickly state. Onu will need to remain in quarantine and cannot be housed with other kittens as FIV can be passed through bite wounds and fighting. Once he is a little less crusty and snotty, he will move into our bedroom and have his own safe space with his own queen bed and heating blanket. Hopefully, he shares. 😂
5th- he has fleas and is chewing amd pulling his hair out.
Just one of those issues is a lot but 4 plus fleas, all at once, poor guy! How in the world this kitten has endured and survived this is beyond me but he has and he’s still fighting so here we go!
Onu is receiving different antibiotics to help treat his URI and sinus infection. Onu is also on probiotics to help restore his gut flora and boost his immune system. He is also getting L-lysine to help with his immune function.
Onu is getting calorie dense food to help get some weight on him and we are having to modify the consistency to make it drinkable so he can swallow it easier. We are hoping that as his nasal infection clears, he will be able to breathe better through his nose and this will make eating easier.
At this time we are unsure how much of this is infection and how much is because of the large polyp. Once Onu puts on some weight and shows improvement from his infection, he will be cleared for polyp removal surgery.
After he recovers and heals from polyp surgery, Onu will have a double enucleation surgery to remove both of his eyes….and both of his testicles.
Now, this is a long term plan and it all hinges on Onu’s body and immune system. If he can rebound and maintain, this will be the plan. If Onu’s body can’t rebound and he continues to struggle, he will live out his days getting the best medical and supportive care that we can give him until his body cannot fight the virus any longer. We are hopeful and optimistic but there are no guarantees in rescue and despite the best medical and supportive care, sometimes nature wins and there simply isn’t anything we can do. Onu’s spirits are good and he is fighting and has a will to live so we are optimistic and going to give him a chance. He deserves nothing less than that!!
Welcome to Rainbow Whiskers little Onu! ❤️

Poppy loves her pink princess bed! 😍💗 Thank you Patricia Paterson for such a thoughtful gift!!
01/19/2025

Poppy loves her pink princess bed! 😍💗

Thank you Patricia Paterson for such a thoughtful gift!!

One of our sweet graduates needs your help! Persimmon (formally Lavern) is struggling with lethargy, diarrhea and an inf...
01/18/2025

One of our sweet graduates needs your help! Persimmon (formally Lavern) is struggling with lethargy, diarrhea and an infection. Her adopters could really use some financial assistance during this time as Persi has been to see the vet multiple times since her adoption last fall. Persi couldn’t ask for more loving and caring parents who are doing everything for their little girl! Please consider donating during this difficult time!


Those who know Monique and I well, know that it’s been a difficult year for us when it … Bo Burgoz needs your support for Aid for Persimmon's Recovery Journey

01/17/2025

Got this cute little video of Turtle helping her mom with laundry today. ❤️

We have SEVEN beautiful kittens available for adoption through Northwoods Humane Society!! Kittens names are Eowyn, Giml...
01/11/2025

We have SEVEN beautiful kittens available for adoption through Northwoods Humane Society!! Kittens names are Eowyn, Gimli, Jedi
Merry, Rosetta, Tangerine Jean and Wollymena
We occasionally work with Northwoods and appreciate all their work helping find a perfect match for kittens and families!
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Adoptable Cats Click on the animal’s photo to see more information. Cats listed as In Foster or By Appt Only require an appointment; click HERE to find out how to meet and/or adopt them. All other cats are here at the shelter and can be met during open hours (Tue-Fri noon to 5 pm, Sat/Sun noon to ...

Poppy received an extra special gift last weekend! This came from her  #1 fan,Trisha, in the Aloha state. THANK YOU TRIS...
01/10/2025

Poppy received an extra special gift last weekend! This came from her #1 fan,Trisha, in the Aloha state.
THANK YOU TRISHA!!! All of the goodies are so thoughtful and perfect! We appreciate you and your love and support for Miss Poppy!

Poopin Poppy-saurus update:Poppy had some bloodwork done today and we are happy to share she is showing much improvement...
01/10/2025

Poopin Poppy-saurus update:
Poppy had some bloodwork done today and we are happy to share she is showing much improvement!!
Her white cells have come way down and her red cells are normal again.
We also discovered that Poppy does NOT like to travel alone in the carrier. Michelle had to pull over and take her out to calm her down on the first visit this week. Needless to say, she enjoyed riding in Michelle’s jacket to and from the vet.
Poppy brought along her friend Owen today for her second visit for moral support and she did much better in the carrier. It still wasn’t her favorite but she wasn’t panicking and settled down once we got going. Unfortunately, Poppy was naughty today and bit one of the techs when she was least expecting it and she had to go to the clinic for antibiotics . 😞 Oh Poppy, we don’t bite people!! Poppy is a biter. She always has been and continues to be. It’s her only line of defense. She can’t run, or see, or climb, or scratch, so she bites. Sometimes little love bites when she is snuggling and playing and other times disapproving chomps. Today she gave a few chomps. Sorry Tora! 😞
Poppy is definitely bonded to us and we are her safe people there’s no doubt about it!
We are so happy Poppy is showing great improvements on her FIP medication. We only have a couple of weeks left of treatment and then she goes into an observation period.
Go Poppy Go!! 🦖

01/09/2025

Team Turtle update:

Ms Turtle is doing great. She and her brothers are getting along great.
Today she had a vet appointment, just a check up and she’s gained some weight and looks really good. The vet thinks she’s 6mo old because she has all of her permanent teeth. She is so loving.
And she runs around like she owns the house!!! We love her so much

Have you ever heard the saying, “when the cat is away, the mice shall play”? Well, tonight as we were resting from a bus...
01/08/2025

Have you ever heard the saying, “when the cat is away, the mice shall play”?
Well, tonight as we were resting from a busy and stressful day of surgery, someone decided to break into the cupboard and dig out and open an entire bag of cat nip!!
Oh, I can only imagine the fun that must have been had by all!
Needless to say, no one is talking….
Everyone does seem a bit more squirrely than usual at 2:30am. 🤔
Oh, the adventures of owning cats and kitten rescue. ❤️

01/06/2025

Look at Miss Rey go!!
Ren and Rey are growing like weeds and thanks to their amazing foster mom, Jacqueline Huber, Rey is cruising around on her new wheels and keeping up with her brother Ren. Great job Jackie!!
Happy Monday everyone! 🥰

Our mascot, Sweet Baby Q! ❤️ She’s not a baby anymore, but she sure is beautiful! 😻
01/06/2025

Our mascot, Sweet Baby Q! ❤️
She’s not a baby anymore, but she sure is beautiful! 😻

And the sisters are reunited! Shirley, now Plum was adopted by the most amazing couple, Bo and Monique, who had already ...
01/05/2025

And the sisters are reunited! Shirley, now Plum was adopted by the most amazing couple, Bo and Monique, who had already adopted Lavern, now Persi
The girls are getting reacquainted and I know will be fast friends again. 💕

This kind gentleman, Darrin is the proud new dad of Frodo and Samwise! They adore their new dad and I think the feeling ...
01/05/2025

This kind gentleman, Darrin is the proud new dad of Frodo and Samwise! They adore their new dad and I think the feeling is mutual 💗

Special thanks to Danel Geving for helping make this adoption possible!

So hard to wake sweet Poppy for meds 😕 Isn’t she a doll? 🥰💕💜💗
01/03/2025

So hard to wake sweet Poppy for meds 😕 Isn’t she a doll? 🥰💕💜💗

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