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03/26/2024

I've been doing cat rescue for over 10 years. Rescue work is HARD and I don't say that lightly. Despite the social media posts and reels of happy adoptions and cute kittens, rescue behind the scenes is a very different story. This is just a glimpse of things YOU will probably never see or experience:

- You will never experience the moment a kitten is gasping for their last breaths while you’re scrambling to pull Euthasol to help end their suffering. You don't have time to cry, get frantic, or lose your sh*t.

- You will never know what it's like to be at the emergency vet all night only to have your kitten die, wake up 3 hours later and be forced to function because there are many other lives counting on you. There's no time to cry or grieve properly.

- You will never have to make difficult decisions whether to spend thousands of dollars on one cat for a complicated surgery or to opt for euthanasia. Question “do I try to socialize these semi feral kittens to give them a chance at an adoptable indoor life or save the space for future 5-10 friendlies? Or do I take in this medical kitten who will be euthanized at the shelter?” You have to make these hard decisions every day.

- You will never have to wake up every 2 hours to bottle feed newborn kittens because someone decided to “rescue” them and brought them to you while mama cat was out trying to get food. Basically kidnapping them…But hey, they feel good because they “rescued them” and left you to do all the hard work, pay their medical bills, and spend every weekend at adoption events making sure they go to good homes.

- You will never see the cruel side of humanity where you witness animal abuse, kittens being thrown out of cars, cats taped up in boxes and dumped in the garbage, find half dead kittens in a shoe box left on the conveyor belt at your adoption pet store….and you are still expected to be a kind, polite, and a happy, normal human being.

- You will probably never have to give up your high paying corporate job because working a normal 8+ hour day and then coming home to do rescue “work” for another 8-10 hours is just not sustainable or healthy for anybody.

- You will never know what it's like to give up every weekend to “work” adoption fairs, miss family events, miss out on friendships and relationships, or have a social life. You'll never know what it feels like to sacrifice so much, give SO much, and feel SO underappreciated.

But I know all these things because this is what it's like to run a rescue.

People will say “why don't you have more cats for adoption?” or give an attitude because they weren't the selected adopter for the kitten of their choosing. People demand that I help them because “you're a rescue” and that I “should come to their house and remove these cats” or ask “why can't you help me with these kittens?” because I'm tired. I have limits. I am one person. That's what the Tri city shelter is for - but they will turn you away because even with staff and resources, they can't do it all.

If you are adopting from a rescue, if you're asking for rescue help, just read some of these things and please be kind. We are really doing our best. If you know a person in rescue, buy them a coffee, a snack, a drink- they most likely haven't eaten anything all day. Appreciate them in a way that will make their day a little bit easier. Everyday is a difficult day for us in rescue but kindness goes a long way. Like I said…rescue work is hard. Most people don't know or understand - but now you know… even if it's just a glimpse.

Written by Yurika Vu, Director Kitten Rescue 101

(Picture of my foster kitten in the oxygen chamber 3am last night at MedVet Emergency). Juvenile Lymphoma...she died.

03/26/2024

Very good read.....

it is blunt, powerful, and also put nicely.

MOST of all it is 100% true

I've been doing cat rescue for over 10 years. Rescue work is HARD and I don't say that lightly. Despite the social media posts and reels of happy adoptions and cute kittens, rescue behind the scenes is a very different story. This is just a glimpse of things YOU will probably never see or experience:

- You will never experience the moment a kitten is gasping for their last breaths while you’re scrambling to pull Euthasol to help end their suffering. You don't have time to cry, get frantic, or lose your sh*t.

- You will never know what it's like to be at the emergency vet all night only to have your kitten die, wake up 3 hours later and be forced to function because there are many other lives counting on you. There's no time to cry or grieve properly.

- You will never have to make difficult decisions whether to spend thousands of dollars on one cat for a complicated surgery or to opt for euthanasia. Question “do I try to socialize these semi feral kittens to give them a chance at an adoptable indoor life or save the space for future 5-10 friendlies? Or do I take in this medical kitten who will be euthanized at the shelter?” You have to make these hard decisions every day.

- You will never have to wake up every 2 hours to bottle feed newborn kittens because someone decided to “rescue” them and brought them to you while mama cat was out trying to get food. Basically kidnapping them…But hey, they feel good because they “rescued them” and left you to do all the hard work, pay their medical bills, and spend every weekend at adoption events making sure they go to good homes.

- You will never see the cruel side of humanity where you witness animal abuse, kittens being thrown out of cars, cats taped up in boxes and dumped in the garbage, find half dead kittens in a shoe box left on the conveyor belt at your adoption pet store….and you are still expected to be a kind, polite, and a happy, normal human being.

- You will probably never have to give up your high paying corporate job because working a normal 8+ hour day and then coming home to do rescue “work” for another 8-10 hours is just not sustainable or healthy for anybody.

- You will never know what it's like to give up every weekend to “work” adoption fairs, miss family events, miss out on friendships and relationships, or have a social life. You'll never know what it feels like to sacrifice so much, give SO much, and feel SO underappreciated.

But I know all these things because this is what it's like to run a rescue.

People will say “why don't you have more cats for adoption?” or give an attitude because they weren't the selected adopter for the kitten of their choosing. People demand that I help them because “you're a rescue” and that I “should come to their house and remove these cats” or ask “why can't you help me with these kittens?” because I'm tired. I have limits. I am one person. That's what the Tri city shelter is for - but they will turn you away because even with staff and resources, they can't do it all.

If you are adopting from a rescue, if you're asking for rescue help, just read some of these things and please be kind. We are really doing our best. If you know a person in rescue, buy them a coffee, a snack, a drink- they most likely haven't eaten anything all day. Appreciate them in a way that will make their day a little bit easier. Everyday is a difficult day for us in rescue but kindness goes a long way. Like I said…rescue work is hard. Most people don't know or understand - but now you know… even if it's just a glimpse.

Written by Yurika Vu, Director Kitten Rescue 101

(Picture of my foster kitten in the oxygen chamber 3am last night at MedVet Emergency). Juvenile Lymphoma...she died.

01/07/2024

sounds spot on

Not even joking.

01/04/2024

As some may remember we have been working towards getting assistance with TNR of a colony where I use to work. We did hook up with an organization who was happy to help. Earlier this week we had our second (and second successful) trapping!!! Including 1 I called the Old Man (recently named him Odin). Just seeing his face, his demeanor, his scars, and his eyes I figured he would be one of the last we trapped. Nope, her was 1 of the 2 that was trapped on Sunday.

When we picked them up on Tuesday. We were told Odin has had some injuries, including his front paws (fractured, both front). They had healed without being properly set. Since it appeared he was fine even with mishealed paws, any surgury on them was not needed.

When we released them that night, Odin showed that he was just fine. Why do I say that?? As soon as he knew he was home, and the door to the cage opened....... BOOM he took off like a rocket!!! I was surprised having never seen him before run at all, and also was happy to see him run. And also because I was curious, at the vets I weighed him and he is a whopping 20 pounds!!!

Also wish us luck, next week we have 4 TNRs in 3 days.
5 down, many more to go.

11/22/2023

With the holidays just ahead of us, please keep animal rescuers in your thoughts.

This Thanksgiving, remember to give thanks for..
Art by Mutts

11/10/2023

Here are a couple recent pictures of our 2 boys (Jet & Cobolt). Yes both them are doing fine, especially our little 1 eyed wonder Jet. Extremely playful and full of no fear. I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing taking him away from his mom at such a young age. Now after recent events I am happy we did take the risk with him.
Even before his surgury we had a couple offers to adopt him!!! And because of him, the help we sought we found unexpectedly. Now we can focus on trying to get all of Jetts colony TNR'd. And we are excited to take on this new challenge. And with the 1 organizations help, we have also had 3 more generous good samaritans step up and offer help!!!
We are definitely headed in the right direction and next stop the moon!! :)

**AS ALWAYS PLEASE ADOPT & RESCUE, you may be their only hope.***

11/02/2023

How we got our jump start is from these 2 little fellas. Meet Jet & Cobolt (right). These 2 kittens, along with Cobolts sister Sapphire (r.i.p.) literally walked up to me meewin in the last 2 months. Jet developed an eye issue and it swelled up shut. As she (my partner in crime) looked for help with Jets eye is when she came across an organization willing to help with his surgery, neutering as well as the rest of the colony. And yes Sapphire, Cobolt, and Jet are from the colony behind my work place.
**which by the way the help is enormous because last count on the colony is almost 30!!***

Oh and yes we will post a couple pictures in the near future of Jet our 1 eyed pirate.
p.s. yes that is me holding the 2 fur balls.

03/06/2023

Pictures are worth a thousand words....... and maybe even more!! Have been busy with life as I know it, working & bills & the kids. In fact in the last 4 months we have added 2 more little ones to the pack!! (Total of 11 )
Late October on a cold morning (headed for work) I found the little cream colored fella outside, so I put him inside and went to work.
About 1 month ago a neighbor contacted me, and I stopped by after work to chat. It seems that my ex-neighbor had taken their chid and 2 dogs but left behind 3 kittens!! 2 are m.i.a. but the 3rd one, a fuzzy grey girl was around. It was going to get cold again, and even though I knew I was pushing my financial limits......., I sighed heavily and took her in. I DO NOT regret taking her inside, just hated that yet again people moved on and left pets behind.

Anyways, the picture of the 2 are in fact the last 2 additions (Buster Baxter & miss fuzzy). They get along as you can see.
In fact most of my cats get along, and even play together like this morning (4 of them were playing tag & zoomie).
And that makes the picture of 4 SO SPECIAL!!
The 4 are in fact are all (1) neutered males, (2) NOT blood related to each other, AND most importantly (3) they are ALL ABANDONED kitties!! I believe it is this special bond is the reason these fellas curl up together. They are all different ages and different parents, and all were abandoned by thoughtless people. Annd even though they are safe and have their furever home with me, they will always share this connection that nothing can take it away.

12/04/2022

Absolutely!!!

11/29/2022

Admittedly these plants are "in season" and do look very nice. Yet for your pets these plants can be deadly.
IF you have these plants & have pets, PLEASE keep the plants out of their reach!!!
Yes I know it can be hard, cats are very athletic and at times very determined. (I know I have had plenty of cats over the years.)
Thanks and have a good and safe season.

Even rekening mee houden als je huisdieren hebt !

The most wonderful time of the year is coming, if you have Pets please read !

09/25/2022

ESPECIALLY #8........

05/05/2022

so very true.....

Senior cats rock! Adopt one or two. Save a life.

03/24/2022

PLEASE!!!! Even if you can't keep it....... take it in and find it a good safe home.

This cat looks healthy by most measures, but his purple paws tell the real story.

03/09/2022

So very true........ some do "dump" animals this way. Please take a little extra time and check. Who knows how many little lives you will save.

It's that time of year. You have no idea how many kittens are found discarded in dumpsters or on the side of the road in boxes and bags. 😭

If you see something suspicious -- especially this time of year -- STOP AND CHECK. These animals do not deserve this fate; it's through the failure of humans that they're in this position. Be the voice of those who cannot speak! Check out every bag or box you see dumped in your travels. You never know if there are helpless animals inside. Show them that there are humans who care.

02/05/2022

PLEASE.....PLEASE help if you see a cat with purple on it.

This cat looks healthy by most measures, but his purple paws tell the real story.

01/31/2022

Saw this and am sharing. This is ANIMAL ABUSE and that is now A CRIME!!! If you see anyone doing something like this report it immediately and go help the animal in need, please.
PLEASE either donate or share to give this kitten (and others) a second chance at a better & more safe life.

01/31/2022

This here is the cat dad of the page. I deeply apologize for not being on here much, there has been a lot going on. And no I am not even talking about the pandemic. Just a lot having gone on in my little pride. Since July, 2021 we have suffered the loss of 8 kittens (including Varda {of the Trailer Gang Rescue} & Wild Child & Trjegul); as well as the loss of Vladamir {recently went deaf before passing}, Rascal {14 y.o.}, Buddy {special needs}, Belle {special needs senior dumped panther}. Having all that loss in 7 months was almost unbearable. It was made worse recently when I found out my neighbor, who just moved out, had used rat poison to kill the mice. So yeah, NOT happy because as a result some of my cats perished because of that.
While there may not be a definitive furry overlord for this page right now, we will try to be on here a little more consistently. Thanks for the understanding.

***pics of the furry angels are below***

12/20/2021

Saw this and wanted to reshare it for those of us who have had furkids cross the bridge........

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
AT RAINBOW BRIDGE

'Twas the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too.
We Bridgekids were thinking as always of you.
We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year,
Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!"
We know how you wish you could just stay in bed
And sleep through the holiday lying ahead,
When all celebrate with their loved ones so near...
Unless they have loved ones on this side this year.
But we're no less alive here, on the other side.
If you could just see us, you'd've laughed and not cried.
The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh.
The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way.
The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow,
Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow.
All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried,
Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side.
If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around,
Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound,
We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way,
And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day.
But for Christmas we have something special to do,
A sleighful of happy dream visits for you.
On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret!
The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it!
We're fetching that love home, the way we once played,
With the closeness we shared and the memories we made.
Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too,
And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do.
So all through this night as you sleep in your beds,
Sweet visions of furbabies dance in your heads.
This one special night we can bring you Home for a while,
Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile.
Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night,
Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right,
Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play,
Before the return to Earth in our magic way.
And when you awaken and face Christmas Day,
We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh,
But in case you forget, just remember our love.
Remember us watching you, your angels above.
Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright,
Love that will guide you through the darkest night,
Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year,
Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer.
Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridgekids bring dreams,
Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems
When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes.
If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise.
There are furangels waiting by those Christmas trees,
Always there for you and hearing your pleas.
We're never more than a thought away from your home,
You're never forgotten, you're never alone.
Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends.
We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends,
And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve,
We Bridgekids will party like you'd never believe.
But we'll slip away often to be by your side.
Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide,
Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too.
But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you!

Author Unknown.