Kitten Squad Orlando

31/07/2023

The time has come.

Since July 2017, my friends, my son, and I have collectively helped about 500 cats & kittens get socialized, vetted, and adopted. Additionally, we have TNR’d about 150 community cats and have helped humans-of-cats get their babies vetted, fixed, & medically cared for. Our numbers top 692 to date. We have also contributed to multiple fundraisers, to those who have needed help with their own colonies, as well as assisting with colonies in our own community.

However, the time has come to take a step back – people in rescue immediately say “You’ll be back” “You can’t step away forever!” and things of the like. They are not wrong – our hearts to do good do not change. However, the needs of my family come first and I promised my son I would step back, something I have not done in the past.

Rescue is not for the faint of heart – emotionally, mentally, or financially. I was able to do more bc of the assistance & support of my personal tribe & definitely all of you. It was encouraging and kept me going.

At this time, I am shutting down KSO effective immediately.

I will be eternally grateful for everyone who helped us be as successful as we were. We’ve done so much good but now it’s time to focus on my family and personal goals I have put off for the sake of rescue.

Thank you for everything!

20/05/2023

16/05/2023

Guys! Look at these baby faces… we have temporarily named these babes (L to bottom R) Marigold-f, Phlox-f (it’s a color!), and Joaquin-m.. as soon as they’re less spicy they’re headed to foster with Cats-Can, Inc..

09/05/2023

Kitten season is in full swing.. please be patient with your rescues! I promise we’re doing our best..

Spring time rant!

Know what these are?
Ya you know, those small fuzzy things that just “showed up” in your back yard.

Except you’ve been feeding a stray cat for a month and not trying to get them fixed! You know exactly what these are and where they came from.

You couldn’t be bothered to fix mom until THESE appeared. Now your fire calling anyone you can to come “deal with it”

Well unfortunately now that a simple tnr situation has turned into a life or death situation (most likely death) it’s not as easy a fix.

There aren’t enough fosters in spring for hundreds of stray or feral moms to be housed for 8 weeks with their litters. Those litters will at some point require bottle feeding and it’s not a feasible request.

So….. you get mad. You shout that it’s not your problem. You refuse to do any legwork to find a foster, you refuse tnr because there’s kittens (who will die)
Even though this was a preventable situation.

WHEN YOU SEE A STRAY CAT DON'T WAIT TO CONTACT HELP

We understand sometimes a litter is born in your bush and you never saw a cat before then and that's OK but here is a link to a program that will empower you to self rescue your yard litter AND mom

https://www.kindnessforcats.com/info/display?PageID=19364 #:~:text=The%20Wait%20'til%208%20means,and%20made%20available%20for%20adoption.

01/05/2023

A couple years ago, we responded to a post for cats & kittens left in a couple carriers in front of a local pup rescue/training center, Happy Trails Animal Rescue.

One of the younger babes from that group, we named Shadow. He had this beautiful coat that wasn’t quite black but had unique grey/white undertones, giving him a smokey look.

We were lucky & received an update tonight. He has grown into one handsome chap! He would be just about 2-2.5yo now.

We absolutely love hearing from our past adopters & seeing our kittens thriving! ❤️❤️

29/04/2023

Who needs a Buckle in your life? This boy is so chill almost of the time - he does still have kitten energy in the right company but for the most part, he’s laidback. He’s been sleeping on my should for like 20mins.. just chilling with me.

He’s a year old, UTD on shots, neutered, chipped. HMU if you want to know more.

*Potential homes will be vetted and he has an adoption fee*.

26/04/2023

Thank you to whomever sent the case of food! We received it yesterday but it didn’t have a paper in it.. ❤️

20/04/2023

Thank you so much to everyone who sent things off of our wish list! Y’all almost … we are so appreciative!

If you’re interested in purchasing anything, to truly clear the list, please visit our Amazon wish list:

18/04/2023

Ms Tudie is doing ok today! She’s very much enjoying sleeping on the bed & snuggling.. it looks like the sanctuary may have fallen through so we are looking for a home or foster placement.

To be transparent, she should be considered a medical foster. She is on medication that will require blood work monitoring. It shouldn’t be hard to manage but will require a little more than just food, love, & pets.

18/04/2023

Who needs a sweet boy, who will hold your hand, in their life? Buckle has a little more healing to do but he’ll be up for adoption once he’s fully ready.

When we found him, he had been missing for months. The collar he was wearing slipped under his arm & around his neck causing a decent laceration in his armpit.

He has one more little spot to heal then we’ll be looking for his forever home.. ❤️❤️

17/04/2023

Tudie is Snicker’s sister. I think she knew something was off - she was so vocal those first couple days. It’s like she was trying to say “Look here! Pay attention!” Since I’ve been home this afternoon, she’s been quiet & resting. She’s doing ok so far - I hope that doesn’t change.

I’m following up with the sanctuary tomorrow. I emailed them right away when we lost Snickers but I hope that doesn’t affect if they will take Tudie.

For now we still are looking for a home, or foster, or confirmed sanctuary placement for her. If you know of anyone with a soft spot for old lady cats, please send them my way! ❤️❤️