As we close out 2024, we are happy to report that these puppies (and their mom Blondie) are officially parvo survivors!
The little ones are now 4 1/2 weeks old. They are rambunctious and loud (turn volume on). They have learned how to escape the bathtub, but then whine and yelp to get back in. π€£ They chew on dog toys and ankles. π And their new favorite pastime is to shred their wee wee pads. π€ͺ It's so similar, but so different from raising kittens.
While we are only fostering this canine family for another rescue, it is not too late to make a tax-deductible year-end donation to FURRR 911. Your support has helped us care for over 300 kittens in 2024. We could not continue our mission without your help and generosity. Please consider donating today so that we can save even more lives in 2025.
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1217412
Venmo:
@furrr911 (last four of phone are 5508)
Cash App: $FURRR911
To mail us a card or a personal check, please send to FURRR 911, PO Box 645, Crompond, NY 10517.
Today is a very special day for us at FURRR 911. On December 31st, 2014, we sat down with a dear friend at our condo in White Plains and incorporated FURRR 911 as a non-profit animal rescue organization. And in the blink of an eye, here we are 10 years later!
What a rollercoaster these past 10 years have been. Our small rescue initially intaked any type of feline who needed our help. However, the demand for experienced caregivers for neonatal kittens was overwhelming. Now we are a specialized newborn kittens rescue, which only intakes kittens 4 weeks old and younger. We are proud to say that FURRR 911 is the only dedicated neonatal kitten rescue organization between Massachusetts and southern Pennsylvania. And yes, we do sometimes stray and take in special needs and critical kittens who are not bottle babies, but this is done on a case by case basis and is dependent upon our number of newborn kittens at the time.
You can help us celebrate this big milestone by making an end-of-year donation so that FURRR 911 can save even more lives in 2025. Our rescue oprates entirely upon private donations. We do not receive any federal, state, or local funding. Furthermore, as a 501c3 non-profit organization, your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. So please consider donating today to help us celebrate 10 years of saving the lives of kittens!
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1217412
Venmo:
@furrr911 (Last 4 of phone are 5508)
Cash App: $FURRR911
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To send a card or check: FURRR 911, PO Box 645, Crompond, NY 10517
***We have transportation for this kitten. Thank you everyone.***
This kitten was found alone last night in Queens. The baby is being brought from Queens to the Bronx right now. We have a volunteer picking this kitten up in the Bronx and bringing him/her to us.
And no, I have no idea what is tied around the kitten's abdomen or why it was done.
***Transportation has been found***
This kitten has been surrendered to a veterinary practice in Connecticut. They are trying to find rescue placement for the little one and reached out to FURRR 911 this morning.
Astaff member from the veterinary hospital is driving the kitten down to Greenwich, CT, where she will meet up with volunteers who will drive the baby to us.
Thank you everyone for the offers to help. We truly appreciate how everyone comes together to help these babies. #ittakesavillage
This tabby boy is not into making friends right now. πΉπΉπΉ He definitely wants no part of me until his belly begins to rumble with hunger. You just have to laugh at little ones who posture like this. Turn your volume up to fully appreciate this tough guy! Sorry about the noise from the incubator.
Believe it or not, newborn kittens have the ability to hiss at birth. Kittens are born blind and deaf. Their eyes are temporarily sealed with a membrane, which will disappear in approximately 7-10 days, allowing their eyes to open. Meanwhile, their ear canals are closed at birth, and their ears are folded down. Around 3 weeks of age, the ears should be upright as the ear canals begin to "uncoil" and open. Therefore, newborns rely heavily on their sense of smell to detect dangers that come close to them. So when babies are approached by humans or other animals that have an unrecognizable scent, they will react. Hissing and spitting are defense mechanisms that kittens and cats use to ward off potential threats and predators. The sound is meant to be menacing to scare unwanted visitors away. But forgive me, the sight of any kitten under 3-4 weeks old hissing or spitting at me just makes me laugh.
What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts. Entertain me.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Are you looking to add some love to your life this February? Come meet the adorable kittens and cats from FURRR 911 at the Petsmart in Mohegan Lake on Saturdays and find your perfect match. Surely you do not want to miss out on meeting the love of your life!
You can visit us at:
Petsmart (in the Cortlandt Town Center)
3131 East Main Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
Saturdays
12 pm to 5:30 pm
No need to set any alarms to remind me that it is time to tube feed. This little girl starts whimpering to let me know that her belly needs filling. Music to a foster mommy's ears! π₯°
To our amazing family of friends, volunteers, adopters, supporters, and followers, we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! We hope that you all enjoy this holiday season as another year comes to a close. And a sincere thank you for all the love and gifts that you send to our rescue kitties throughout the year. β€οΈπ
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