Trailhead Pet Rescue

12/16/2024

Fosters or adopters are needed for 3 spicy babies. Mom and the older siblings were TNR'ed this weekend, but we'd love to give these babies a chance for homes. Please let us know if you are interested in fostering or adopting.

11/19/2024

Two more cats out of the breeding game! These gorgeous babes will be heading to Atlanta Humane Society in the morning for TNR.

11/17/2024

Making up some trapping kits and thought I'd share how we use the items:
Zip-ties and carabiners - secure traps so we don't lose a cat away from it's home base
Paper bowls/food - trapping enticement and feeding while in recovery
Plastic silverware - attempting to keep hands clean while sleeping with stinky bait 😂 or feeding colonies
Sharpie/tape - identifying animals in traps so they aren't mixed up during big TNR days
Can opener - we'll take all donated food/bait - no pop-tab needed

11/17/2024

Look at this sweetie! FIV+ cats can live with FIV- negative cats.

***ADOPTION PENDING***
Poor, sweet Frank is sad. We’ve posted him at least a dozen times over the past few months and he’s never received a single adoption application. Can you please help him find his happily-ever-after by sharing this post?

Frank is a special kitty who needs a special home. This handsome, blue-eyed boy (who is NOT deaf, by the way) is about two years old. He came to us from one of the most overcrowded shelters in metro Atlanta. The staff reached out to us because Frank was in dire need of both medical treatment and TLC. He was filthy, flea-ridden and had what at first appeared to be a large mass inside his mouth. His mouth was gaping open, making it difficult for him to eat and he was pretty miserable. After closer examination, our vet determined that Frank’s problem was actually not a mass but a degloving injury where his bottom lip had somehow been peeled away from his gums. The injury was surgically repaired and Frank is looking and feeling much better now.

Frank has one other medical issue that seems like a big deal but it’s really not. He tested positive for FIV. This article from the Cornell Veterinary School explains more about FIV: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv. Frank is quite healthy overall and he very well may live a normal lifespan. He is a magnificent boy and we are hoping that someone will see past his slightly imperfect features and appreciate the many wonderful qualities he exhibits. Frank is one of the most mellow cats we’ve ever cared for. He is relaxed and easygoing and highly social. He isn’t phased by dogs, large or small. We have not exposed him to other kitties yet but he would likely get along with other cats just fine. Frank is an incredible boy and someone is going to enjoy his company so much.

You can apply to adopt Frank at the link in the comments below. Please share this post if you cannot adopt him yourself. Let’s get this awesome kitty the forever home he deserves. 💙

10/26/2024

Gomez is enjoying a nice catnap in the sun

10/24/2024

Gomez loves to be in the middle of everything his foster family are doing! Even when that is showering 😃 He's ready to find his own family with another cat friend. Gomez also gets along well with dogs in his foster home. He's neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and litter-box trained. For more information, please message us.

10/07/2024

The water-loving boys were at it again this morning. Pugsley even fell in the shower at one point this morning. They are clean and ready for their new homes! PM for more information.

10/06/2024

Aunt Fester is enjoying the new window view, but she'd love her own window! Message us for information on adopting her.

10/05/2024

Wednesday and Pugsley are the sweetest siblings! Both are fun-loving and cuddly sweethearts that will keep you laughing. PM for more information and to adopt these cuties!

10/04/2024

Gomez and Aunt Fester would love to come live with you for a long time!

Did you know that black cats are generally healthier than other cats, and may actually live longer? In the early 2000’s, Scientists at the National Institutes of Health discovered that the genetic mutations that give black cats their black fur also protects them from certain diseases, like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). This doesn’t mean mew shouldn’t take precautions around cats with FIV, though. While the rates of contraction are considerably lower than with their lighter cousins, black cats can still get it.

Image Credit: Getty Images/MorganLeFaye

10/03/2024

Pugsley is wondering if foster mom will turn the water back on for him!

Pugsley and others are ready to go to new homes! Message for more information.

09/30/2024

The kittens had a pet sitter over the weekend and received a glowing report! Contact us to add a one or more to your home.

09/30/2024

Pugsley & Gomez enjoy hanging out in the bathroom. Pugsley especially enjoys a dripping tap!

09/27/2024

We have four good boys and girls available for adoption!

09/22/2024

After "helping" foster mom clean litter boxes, everyone is settling in for a nice Sunday afternoon nap. Reach out today to take these cuties home.

09/20/2024

Orange cat not included. Big foster brother Charlie would love to have his space back! The kittens are ready to go to your home. DM for details.

09/16/2024

This is why we adopt kittens out in pairs or to homes with a young and/or playful cat.

I always say: One kitten is half a kitten. Two kittens are a whole!

Often, first-time adopters feel overwhelmed by the idea of bringing home a pair, and believe it will be easier to adopt a solo kitten…only to realize later that they wish they’d adopted a duo! As someone who reads a lot of adoption applications, trust me: a lot of solo-kitten adopters end up wanting a second kitten after all.

Paired adoptions make me happy, but I do lots of solo kitten adoptions too, as long as the adopter has another young cat in the home to be the kitten’s friend. Our kittens adjust beautifully to homes with young, playful cats! Interestingly enough, we didn’t have any paired adoption applicants for my current crew of 4…but we had several applications from people who had recently adopted a solo kitten and regretted not adopting a second!

One adopter told me that she’d adopted a kitten just days earlier, then went to the vet and was told “you need to get a second kitten,” so she applied with Orphan Kitten Club for a little friend. (LOVE that advice—thank you, vet!)

I share this to say that if you’re a first-time adopter considering a solo kitten, consider adopting a pair. I promise I’m not just trying to upsell you on kittens! Two kittens will keep each other entertained, learn new skills from one another, take out their energy on one another, and enrich each others’ lives. And when you adopt a pair of young friends or littermates, they’ll be bonded immediately!

If you’ve recently adopted a solo kitten and have no other cats at home, it’s not too late to get them a little buddy to bond with for life. Every time an adopter applies to pair one of our kittens with their new kitten, I tell them: you are making a very smart decision!

Read my article at KittenLady.org/twokittens to learn why experts agree: two kittens are better than one. 🐱🐱

09/16/2024

We're off - The Addams Family are being dropped off for their S/N appointments at the Atlanta Humane Society and their recovery crate is ready and waiting at their foster home. Message today to have one of these cuties in your home!