More Floyd updates! Here he is the evening after surgery - the foster said this is the most active and playful she's ever seen him. We can't imagine how awful his mouth felt with all those rotten teeth. Let this be a reminded to current senior pet owners that regular dental care is extremely important. We know cats hate going to the vet, but any cat over 8 years old should be getting, at minimum, a full blood panel and oral exam. Catching illness and conditions early will make procedures less costly and keep your cat more comfortable going into their golden years. ❤️
"The kittens were nestled all snug in their beds;
While visions of catnip mice danced in their heads"
We've been disappointing a lot of people lately by denying them kittens if they don't already have a younger, friendly cat at home (and if they're not interested in adopting a pair). Regardless of how much time we humans spend with them or even if there are doggy friends in the household, cat-
to-cat interactions cannot be replicated with any other species. As owners, it is our responsibility to give these cats the best possible life, which doesn't just entail physical care. We are shifting our mindset to be more conscious of the whole cat, including their mental and emotional well-being, which, in the case of kittens, thrive in environments that have other cats. For those looking to remain a one cat household, we have PLENTY of young adults who want or need to be an only cat (likely from not continuing to be exposed to other cats beyond kittenhood). There will, of course, be exceptions if we get an older kitten who was already an orphan who might not enjoy other feline company, but that's certainly going to be the rarity.
Speaking of kittens, we've just added a bunch of new faces. Come take a look! www.felinefinecatrescue.org/adopt
Below is an example of a kitten who just was adopted into a home where he has a (tolerant) feline companion. ❤️
For those who say they "don't have room" for another cat, we say... "Make room!".
You do NOT want to pass up your opportunity to adopt Zelgadis! His non-stop zoomie antics will have you laughing for hours, and once he's tired himself out, his sweet, loving purrs will have your heart melting. 🥹 It seems impossible for something so small to have so much spunk and personality! We promise you'll never be bored or lonely once you make Zelgadis part of your family.
(Don't mind his bald spot - he had hernia repair surgery, but is ready to go home in a few days).
www.felinefinecatrescue.org/adopt
And the Mother of the Year award goes to...
Katydid! A loving, doting momma to her seven little bugs! 🥹❤️
Hank has arrived and wasted no time filling his belly! As you can see from the video, even eating soft food causes him a great deal of discomfort (he is currently on pain medication), but he'll feel like a brand new cat once he has surgery! He was partially shaved due to matting from his inability to groom himself as his mouth is too painful. We thank everyone who has donated to his care thus far, but we still have a long way to go before raising the needed $1500.
Zelle (preferred) or PayPal to [email protected]
Thank you for caring! ❤️
Announcing our POPCats raffle winner!
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to support FFCR and meet our kitties and crew! We can’t do this without you and we love to see how much this matters to so many.
We guess Nugget likes dogs?
It's really not a surprise since this 4 month old loves everyone and everything! If you don't mind a Stage 5 Clinger (no really, you can't pry him off of you) or carrying around a kitten (and eventually a full size cat) on your back 24/7, then Nugget might be the one for you! But definitely read his bio first, because he isn't for everyone (due to his crazy high energy and tendency to bite too hard while playing).
www.felinefinecatrescue.org/adopt
Incoming!
Say hello to the first few intakes of 2024! We can't wait to introduce you to so many wonderful new cats this year!
If "making a difference in the world" is part of your New Year's resolutions, consider becoming a foster!
https://felinefinecatrescue.org/foster-application/
The sun will soon rise of the first day of 2024, and with it, the inspiration to fulfill new resolutions, but our mission remains the same - to save more cats! While we didn't surpass our intake numbers from the previous year, we're still pretty proud of 358 cats saved, and we couldn't have made such an amazing impact in the lives of once homeless felines without our wonderful supporters. Thanks for helping us make a difference in 2023. We look forward to another year of head boops, purring lap warmers, kitty kisses and feline companionship!
FFCR is a 501c3, no-kill cat rescue in Chicagoland dedicated to reducing cat homelessness. Adoptions by appointment only.
