Rays of Hope Inc.

12/16/2024

Christmas is right around the corner, and the kitties still need some gifts! Please check out our wish lists in the comment below. THANK YOU!

12/13/2024

Barney and Miss Muffet watching the snowfall

12/03/2024

Please don't forget to check out our GIVING TUESDAY donation drive! Going on today!

‼️‼️IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!‼️‼️
Today is and it's the one, extra-special day a year when everyone comes together to acknowledge and support non-profit organizations such as ours. We know this year has been tough for everyone, but it has been especially taxing on all of us here at Rays of Hope Inc.

We've had $1,000's in veterinary bills in the past few WEEKS, instead of months, like it used to be. 😰 So many of our elder cats have needed emergency care and medications than ever before. On top of this crummy year, we've lost several senior cats due to long-term illness or age. We've been working for over a decade to help unadoptable cats and kittens get the love and medical care they need and deserve. If you can find it in your heart to give something in support of our efforts, we would appreciate it.

Also, we have some wishlists in the comments!
Every single $1 counts. THANK YOU, FRIENDS. 💖

12/03/2024

‼️‼️IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!‼️‼️
Today is and it's the one, extra-special day a year when everyone comes together to acknowledge and support non-profit organizations such as ours. We know this year has been tough for everyone, but it has been especially taxing on all of us here at Rays of Hope Inc.

We've had $1,000's in veterinary bills in the past few WEEKS, instead of months, like it used to be. 😰 So many of our elder cats have needed emergency care and medications than ever before. On top of this crummy year, we've lost several senior cats due to long-term illness or age. We've been working for over a decade to help unadoptable cats and kittens get the love and medical care they need and deserve. If you can find it in your heart to give something in support of our efforts, we would appreciate it.

Also, we have some wishlists in the comments!
Every single $1 counts. THANK YOU, FRIENDS. 💖

12/01/2024

starts in 2 days!!

11/29/2024

NEXT TUESDAY!

11/28/2024

We are thankful for YOU! Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2024

This is funny, and true!

11/18/2024

Brothers Winter and Barney,finally together again.After being separated for 6 months.

11/08/2024

2024 has been a year of giving, but not good things. We've been given a lot of disappointment, heartache and expenses.
And again with a sad heart, I must tell you all-that Mr. Bojangles aka Bo Bo had to go to the rainbow bridge this morning.
This past weekend, he wasn't looking like he felt very good so we took him into the vet. His kidneys just totally failed. He has been at the vet's for three days now and with all our hopes and prayers and he will improve. He just did not. This is especially upsetting because he was on a mostly canned food diet and low phosphorus foods, because of his age - which we were guessing could've been 14-16 years old. Mr. Bojangles showed up here, torn and ragged near death's door nine years ago. He's been a really good cat, grateful for everything and never much trouble. We are really going to miss him.💔

11/08/2024

Update on Sugar bear. Sadly he had to go to our regular vet yesterday.Still has crystals in urine!And couldn't urinate😩After 850.00 Bill at the emergency vets ..A bit Angry and depressed about this. But had to help him.Hoping This time he will be ok!🍀Thank you to all of you that helped with this too❤️

11/04/2024

HELP! SUGAR BEAR had to be admitted to an emergency vet over the weekend because he's having severe trouble urinating!! Unfortunately, our regular vet does not offer after-hour calls, so we have a huge price to pay for this, even while we await his status... They are estimating the fee will be $600-$800!!!

We are only a small family-run shelter with no full-time monetary support sponsors and this is going to hurt our remaining year's funds dramatically... If you can give anything to help us deal with this shocking bill.... please consider it. Every single dollar counts and would make a huge difference in our ability to keep this no-kill shelter running.

If you need help donating or want to send a check, please message us.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!

10/24/2024

Barney is learning how to go into a carrier. He has only been here over a little over a week and he's doing great!

10/24/2024

This is Barney, he is Winters brother however he's been outside for the first six months of his life. We were able to capture him last week and he's on his way to a new life. We hope to reunite him with his brother in our house in a few weeks.

10/12/2024

If any of you that are my friends already. Get a friend request. Just ignore it.I only have one account and you all know me I will not be sending any friend requests right now. Some of my friends say they are getting friend requests. I have reported this to Facebook. They sent me an email and they tell me they believe it's me so I don't know if they know what they're doing. Thank you everyone for your support.

10/07/2024

Winter resting with his favorite dishcloth(he stole from the kitchen drawer) and his butterfly ball.

09/26/2024

💔💔💔 If you've been following us closely, you'll know this has been one of the most difficult years ever. As a specialty shelter that takes in cats other shelters would put down - due to rare illnesses, co-morbidities, behavior issues, etc. - we do our best to let these cats experience a loving "home" where they can live out the rest of their days in peace and company.

We have lost more cats this year than ever before, and it seems like the bad news keeps coming. Not even a few months after our beautiful Sugar left for the Rainbow Bridge, we had to say goodbye to our beloved fluffball, Robin.

Out of nowhere, Robin became gravely ill. He was struggling to survive these past few weeks, and his health rapidly declined to the point where we had to make an impossible decision. After numerous veterinary visits and tests, it was determined that he had an inoperable tumor that was causing him immense suffering. We started him on multiple medications that might have (emphasis on MIGHT) extended his life a little bit (maybe a few months, only). Unfortunately, he declined so rapidly that we were stuck with no other option but to help him cross the rainbow bridge so he would not endure more pain and suffering.... We fought for him until the last moment.

His veterinary expenses are currently over $500, with his end-of-life aftercare expenses adding to that already hulking number we are having trouble processing.

If you can give anything toward his final expenses, it would help us immensely. If not, please kindly like and share this post so perhaps other animal lovers may find it. Please message us if you'd rather send donations a different way.

We are doing all we can during this taxing year. It hurts our hearts, and we are so very tired. We also hope you and your family are safe during the upcoming hurricane. It has been tough for many of us, but someone needs to help these furbabies - some have nowhere else to go.

09/24/2024

Update on Robin, unfortunately The vet thinks Robin Has an ear Tumor. There isn't really a cure for it.But she is trying some prednisolone to see if it might help.If it does this might give Robin a few more months.He is still at the clinic.We will know more tomorrow .