Spicy Cats

07/12/2025

Pretty sure this one is NOT a cat!
This pup had been roaming around the base of Mt Agamenticus for at least 5 days with no owner to be found. The poor guy was terrified; bolting from any people who saw him and darting back and forth across a busy road.

Even though it’s not my usual wheelhouse, trapping is trapping right?
Our friend (who we now know is named Rocky) was skeptical at first but ultimately couldn’t resist the steak bait. We brought him straight to the ER and thankfully, aside from lots of ticks and mild heat exhaustion, he appears to be in good shape.

This morning we brought Rocky to a shelter that can accommodate dogs where he will be able to recover from his big adventure. He was a great copilot and I wish him the best of luck in his journey going forward 🩷

A big thanks to Maine Lost Dog Recovery,
Maine Veterinary Medical Center, and all others involved with getting this cutie to safety!

Rocky’s short visit here did leave us with a vet bill of about $200. If you’re interested in donating towards the bill, please use the button on this post or visit our website:
https://www.spicycats.org/donate

Rocky is a young neutered male husky mix. He is microchipped but contact efforts have been unsuccessful.
If you recognize Rocky, please reach out to the Animal Welfare Society: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/lost-and-found/

07/07/2025

It’s a feline frenzy over here! We have a bunch of adoptable kitties - some just hit the market, others have been here a while.

Take a look at our currently available cats; the captions on each of their photos will have more information on their individual needs.

Please SHARE THIS POST so they can find their people 🩷
Sharing is quick, easy, free, and it’s one of the most helpful things you could do for a little rescue like us!

Petfinder: https://tinyurl.com/3jn4pj3u
FAQ: https://www.spicycats.org/faq
Application: https://www.spicycats.org/adopt

Spicy Cats Rescue is based in Exeter, NH

06/30/2025

Important update: baby couch is back

06/26/2025

IRRITABLE BOWEL ICON POTATO NOW HAS MERCH!

Potato is just about completely recovered from his emergency surgery, and now that biopsies have confirmed he has IBD and he’s receiving the appropriate treatments, we’ll hopefully never see that “ouchy belly” expression ever again. It is however suuuper cute, so why not memorialize it on a shirt (plus hoodies, totes, crop tops, and more!) forever and ever?

POTATO MERCH AVAILABLE NOW:
https://www.bonfire.com/store/spicylilcats/

All proceeds go towards Potato’s emergency surgery bill.

Artwork by the lovely and talented meganlynnkott 🩷

06/26/2025

06/20/2025

Bandage change day for Ludo! He’s just the best little patient and so cooperative 🥹

If you missed our last post about him, Ludo was found with a rope tied tightly around his neck. It had been there for so long that it became embedded in his skin.
Though his wound looks a little scary, it is SO much better than it was initially!

I’m sure all this poking and prodding is a little uncomfortable, but thankfully he is veeeery food motivated so he doesn’t mind.

Thank you to all who donated to his care! If you’d like to contribute to Ludo’s medical fund, visit our website here: https://www.spicycats.org/donate ❣️

Looking for other ways to help? SHARING this post and commenting some well wishes for Ludo gives us a big boost!

06/17/2025

WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS

I don’t know what your life was like before, but I do know it’ll be very different from here on out ❤️‍🩹

Over the weekend we welcomed Ludo. He was found living on the streets with a piece of rope tied tightly around his neck. It had been there for so long that it burrowed deep into his skin, just narrowly avoiding all the important structures in his throat.

Our lovely TNR clinic friends were able to remove the rope on Sunday and today he saw our vet for further wound care.

Despite all he’s gone through, Ludo still wants to trust humans. Just a few hours after waking up from surgery he was giving us slow blinks and cautiously leaning into pets 🥹

Ludo is expected to make a full recovery but he will need ongoing medical care for his injured neck!
❣️ Please consider donating to his care: https://www.spicycats.org/donate ❣️

Looking for other ways to help? SHARING this post and commenting some well wishes for Ludo gives us a big boost!

Please remember to never use ANYTHING around a cat’s neck except breakaway/safety collars!

06/15/2025

Thank you to all who donated and shared!

06/11/2025

NH GIVES FOR BIG TONY

A large barn fire tragically destroyed the only home Big Tony had ever known. He and about 9 other cats survived the blaze, but were now left needing medical attention and a place to live.

Big Tony was very trap-savvy. We were able to catch and treat all of his relatives, but he took weeks to humanely trap. Once he was finally in our care, his rehabilitation was able to begin. Luckily he was largely unaffected by the fire, but he needed extensive dental care for his broken teeth. While Tony was waiting for his dentist appointment, we saw his tough exterior begin to soften. Underneath it all was a gentle softie who loved belly rubs! He will cry for affection, rub against you, and even give kisses. Strangers are still scary to him, but once you’ve earned his trust he’s the sweetest boy.

Big Tony is now waiting for his forever home! Find more information about adopting Big Tony on our website 🩷

When you give to Spicy Cats during NH Gives, you give to cats like Big Tony!

SUPPORT SPICY CATS RESCUE: https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/spicy-cats-rescue

06/11/2025

NH GIVES FOR POTATO

Potato is a hot mess! He has pica which means he compulsively eats non-food objects which is not the best hobby in the world.

Last month he began to feel pretty crummy and was projectile vomiting. Once he stopped eating, we knew something was blocking his intestines.

He had successful emergency surgery to find the foreign body which ended up being part of a rubber litter mat! Tato has been on behavioral medication for the last year which only marginally helped his compulsions, so a number of samples were taken of his intestines while he was in surgery. After being sent off to the lab, they revealed that poor Potato actually has raging IBD (irritable bowel disease) which is likely contributing to his pica!

Potato has officially begun treatment for his IBD and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that he’ll stop chomping unchompable things.
He is still recovering from his exploratory abdominal surgery and has a big incision, but thankfully he’s feeling so much better already.

When you give to Spicy Cats during NH Gives, you give to cats like Potato!

SUPPORT SPICY CATS RESCUE: https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/spicy-cats-rescue

06/11/2025

NH GIVES FOR MOLLY

When a good samaritan spotted Molly eating out of their garbage cans, they knew she needed. We were able to quickly trap her and get her to safety.

As it turned out, Molly was microchipped. Upon investigation we learned that she had gone missing 4 YEARS AGO!

Molly’s family was overjoyed to hear that she was safe, but they were no longer able to care for her so she stayed here with us (no judgement - everyone agreed it was what’s best for Molly!)
Aside from a 4ft tapeworm, she was miraculously in great health and just needed some soul healing from all those years fending for herself.

Molly has become such a sweet, playful girl in her time here and she’s now waiting for her forever home! Find more information about adopting Molly on our website 🩷

When you give to Spicy Cats during NH Gives, you give to cats like Molly!

SUPPORT SPICY CATS RESCUE: https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/spicy-cats-rescue