Fitchburg Friends of Felines

04/05/2025

Oreo update! This guy STILL cannot catch a break! This is our matted, dental needed, Thyroid kitty that we got radiation treatment for to end his hyperthyroidism... and as a result, caused hypothyroidism. And he is negatively reacting to his thyroid drugs. And, until we can regulate his thyroid, he cannot have his dental.

He was surrendered to Fitchburg Friends of Felines in August 2024. We found an immediate foster: a repeat customer with two adoptions under their belt from us. And it was an immediate match made in heaven!

He took his place in the mini colony, took his place on his new person's lap, and he is calling this place his home.

Unfortunately, we do not allow adoptions until after all medical is fixed. So, after months, he is still being fostered by this wonderful family until we can fix his health issues that continue to perplex our doctors and specialists.

When we took him to our vet, it was discovered that he had bad teeth and was underweight due to the old owner unable to give him his thyroid meds. We needed to get his thyroid regulated so he can get his dental.

He was not "elderly", and the thyroid pills stop working after a couple years. To ensure he would live a long, healthy life, we decided to get him radiation treatment to eradicate the tumor on his thyroid and end his hyperthyroidism.

Great idea, right? Not cheap, but needed if we wanted him to live more than 2 years.

Unfortunately, Oreo's body might have taken in a bit too much of that radioactive glow, because as a result, he is now hypoactive thyroid, after months of testing, in hopes his body could regulate on his own.

We started with the standard pills. After about a month, he was still low thyroid, and seemed to be having adverse effects from the new meds,. scratching and being uncomfortable.

The doctor contacted the pharmacy, and it turns out, some kitties actually negatively respond to the dye used on the coating of the pill.

The internal medicine specialist advised a pill for dogs may do the trick without the coating. So, the vet had us take him off the pill for a week, his reaction subsided, and we then started the new pill.

Unfortunately, within days, he was back to scratching.

Our P*P at Leominster Animal Hospital was again on a mission to find Oreo some relief, and contacted Internal Medicine for direction.

The specialist was excited to learn of this recurring condition, as this is a rare find! (Glad at least someone was happy about this.). Some cats are actually allergic to the synthetic material of this drug, and this is what seems to be happening to Oreo.

So, we are again changing his drug. Now to the non-synthetic, human drug, which should be in Monday.

Nope, it is also not cheap, but we need to do the right thing by Oreo and get him some relief.

We have already taken his pride by having to give him a "Mr.T Haircut". We need to make up for it. Due to his matts, he received a very stylish Mohawk cut, and a snazzy sweater, so he could be comfortable. He just did not appreciate our vision in the style. He will forgive us when it is grown out.

The other good news: he does not seem to be experiencing pain with his still-off thyroid nor bad teeth, so we will continue to monitor.

If you have some spare change, and feeling charitable, all monetary donations go to medical, are tax-deductible, and both credit cards and PayPal are accepted at the link below:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Are you tapped for cash, but want to help? Got time? Are you a kitty lover? Join our network of feral cat feeders, fosters, and volunteers! We need help with everything from merchandising our donations to raise money for our vet bills, to attending events to bring awareness to the public of our services, to transporting cats to vet appointments.

Fill out our 1 minute volunteer form, and let us know what interests you!

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Thank you for caring about our kitties. We are happy to take on these medical underdogs and give them a life they deserve, and it is all because of your support. We appreciate you!

04/04/2025

Boomer update!

Boomer, we were advised by several doctors, was a Stomatitis kitty suffering with teeth and skin issues and is in need of relief.

His mom needed help to continue care due to being drained of her finances in the many doctors she took Boomer to in order to find a diagnostics.

We are helping.

Every doctor had a different suggestion: gingivitis, stomatitis, cancer... Then Tufts changed the diagnosis entirely.

Last Wednesday our wonderful care team at Leominster Animal Hospital finally gave Boomer the relief for his pain and inflammation that he has not had for over a year. They did blood work to rule out cancer. He got a painkiller, anti-inflammatory, and appetite stimulant, and density food so he could eat little with less pain, but still get his neutrients in smaller amounts..

There was an immediate improvement. He felt better, at least, temporarily.

Tufts was his next visit, two days later. We expected a similar diagnosis of stomatitis, but the surgeon advised this is NOT a tooth issue, but tongue, red and inflamed, not his gums nor teeth.

The surgeon at Tufts sent the records to the resident dentist for another opinion, who confirmed her suspicion.

We got the call Tuesday.

Tufts' residency trained dentist took a look at Boomer’s pictures and felt it is a contact reaction of the tongue to the bottom cheek teeth. They can’t guarantee that is the issue, but he thought it is reasonable for him to come in to try extracting the teeth in touch with the inflamed portion of the tongue to see if it improves.

So, back to Tufts with him yesterday for his extractions. And time will tell if this did the trick.

We welcome your positive thoughts and prayers for Boomer and his very long journey to a cure..

If you have some spare change and can help Boomer, the link below accepts both credit cards and PayPal and is tax deductible. All monetary donations go directly to medical and prescriptions.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Thank you for your continued support of Boomer, and our other many medical kitties.

04/03/2025

Fitchburg Area Residents with pets in need of vaccines and/or microchips: mark your calendar for April 26th! Use the QR code to sign up for the Jeffrey P. Stevens Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic. You can get a 3 year vaccine with proof of previous vaccines. Sign up today!

Second Chance is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic in Fitchburg on Saturday, April 26 for dogs and cats!

📍 Location: Fitchburge Fire Headquarters, 33 North Street
🕘 Time: 9am – 12 noon
💉 Available Vaccines:

Distemper Vaccines - $18
Rabies Vaccines – $18
Microchipping – $22

Keep your pets safe from deadly but preventable diseases like distemper, parvo, and rabies. Don’t wait – spots are limited, and advance registration is encouraged!

🔗 Register Now: www.secondchanceanimals.org/scasconnect-north-brookfield/

Help protect your furry family members and our community! 🐾❤️

04/03/2025

04/03/2025

***MISSING***

Dasher aka Baby Boy
Grey and white tux
white feet and a white ring around thde tail
White underbelly
Indoor only kitty
Very vocal

Missing since 4/1/25
From Atlantic Ave./ Beacon St. Area of Fitchburg

If you have any information about this sweetie, please send a message to Fitchburg Friends of Felines via messenger, email [email protected], or call our lost cat hotline at 609-800-4CAT (4228).

Thank you for caring about this baby!

03/30/2025

Update on Boomer, a Stomatitis kitty suffering with teeth and skin issues and is in need of relief.

His mom asked us for help after hitting a wall with resources and finances, spending hundreds on diagnosis at 3 different vets, and after a year, no definitive answers.

She was told gingivitis, cancer... Then those were retracted. After multiple visits to many different vets, the diagnosis seemed to be stomatitis and possibly a dermatitis.

Yet, he wasn't on any meds that would give him relief.

Luckily, she was directed to Fitchburg Friends of Felines to see if we can help.

Last Wednesday Boomer finally got some relief for his pain and inflammation from the amazing team at Leominster Animal Hospital. They did blood work to rule out cancer. He got a painkiller, anti-inflammatory, and appetite stimulant so he could eat with less pain.

There was an immediate change. He was given density foods, and was eating once again, after months of losing weight.

Next stop was Tufts on Friday for a dental consult. We expected a similar diagnosis of stomatitis, and a recommendation of a full extraction. We were shocked to hear the opposite.

The surgeon advised this is NOT a tooth issue. There is something going on with his tongue, as it is what is red and inflamed, not his gums nor teeth. She sent the records to the resident dentist for another opinion, and will get back to us next week when she hears back.

So, we wait, and keep him on his medication regiment until we can fix him.

Meanwhile, this poor guy still has something going on with his skin. We are hoping this may just be stress related, as he is pulling out his fur. We will be monitoring to see if the pain relief and renewed interest in food will assist in making him feel better and not pull out his fur.

Boomer deserves to live life without pain. We are hoping you will support our effort to help Boomer through this ordeal. If you have some spare change, we are 100% donation based, and all funding go specifically to medical bills and prescriptions.

If you can help Boomer, the link below accepts both credit cards and PayPal and is tax deductible.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Thank you for supporting Boomer, and for keeping Boomer in your prayers.

03/29/2025

Does anyone recognize this female, unchipped, sweet love? She head butts and growls at the same time, but not aggressive, super soft fur, attention hogging lap cat. She has been outside at all hours day and night, in all elements, since the beginning of the winter in the area of Birchcroft Road, Leominster.

If you have any information about this sweetie, please send a message to Fitchburg Friends of Felines vis messenger, email [email protected], or call our lost cat hotline at 609-800-4CAT (4228).

If we cannot find the owner, she will be available for adoption. Please also reach out if interested in her, as she will be going to a partner shelter for processing.

Thank you for caring about this baby!

03/28/2025

We regret to advise there are 2 grey cats struck in front of 318 Lancaster St. near Florence St. In Leominster. Both have deceased. ACO has been contacted. Both grey, one a fluffy grey tiger. The other is grey short haired with white in the face, bib, underbelly, front feet and back legs.

Please contact ACO if you believe either are yours.

03/28/2025

Meet Boomer: a Stomatitis kitty suffering over a year with teeth and skin issues, it is in desperately need of relief.

His mom came to us for help after realizing she exhausted all resources and finances, spending hundreds on diagnosis at 3 different vets, and none sound seem to give him relief.

She went to her local vet complaining that her Kitty seemed to be losing his appetite and was pulling out his fur. You seem to have been a communication issue with the vet and what Boomer's needs were, so she decided to seek another vet.

The second vet also seem to be lacking with a true diagnosis and action plan for poor Boomer.

After multiple visits to the vets and then to a third vet for yet another opinion, the diagnosis with stomatitis and possibly a dermatitis.

Yet, he wasn't being given relief.

Luckily, one of the vet technicians at this hospital is affiliated with Fitchburg friends of felines and gave her a hint to call us for help because she knew she couldn't afford anything further.

We could not let Boomer suffer any longer.

On Wednesday Boomer paid a visit to the wonderful team at Leominster Animal Hospital that finally gave him some relief. He was given a painkiller, anti-inflammatory, and appetite stimulant so he would actually eat with less pain.

As soon as he got home and was given his new density foods that's, he decided to have an interest in eating once again, after months of losing weight and not eating enough.

Today, he goes to Tufts for a dental consult to give him permanent relief of the pain in his mouth. We believe a full extraction might be in order, but we will find out today.

The next challenge is his dermatitis. All the doctors seem to agree that the stomatitis is priority so we will be tackling the dermatitis once we get him relief from his very painful mouth disease.

We are thankful that boomers mom interested us with his care.

We know sweet Boomer deserves the chance to live a happy healthy life without pain. We are hoping you agree and can spare even $5 to help Boomer through this ordeal. We are 100% donation based, and all funding go specifically to medical bills. Luckily our P*P bill was only in the hundreds, but we know a full dental at Tufts is going to be a bit more.

If you can help Boomer, the link below accepts both credit cards and PayPal and is tax deductible.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

We appreciate all the support from the FB community, and please keep Boomer in your prayers.

03/23/2025

A reminder about the upcoming Easter seasonal dangers for kitties!

Our annual Easter PSA from The Professor:

Meow!

With Easter right around the corner, I want mew to know that Easter Lilies, along with all plants from the Lilium family, are highly toxic to your feline friends, and can make us very ill, very quickly. To keep us purrrrfectly safe, skip the Lilium plant all together.

Paws & Purrs 🐾,

The Professor, Kitty Clowder Cat Ambassador

03/23/2025

Oreo update! This poor guy! We have had him at Fitchburg Friends of Felines since August 2024. We advertized for an immediate foster, and luckily, a repeat customer with two adoptions under their belt from us stepped up to the plate, and it has been magic ever since!

Well, kind of.

He immediately took his place in the mini colony, as well as finding his place upon his new person's lap, and that is where the magic ends.

Health-wise, we are still battling.

We got him in tough shape from a little old lady in town with chronic arthritis, and could no longer administer his Thyroid meds, and he had lost a lot of weight.

When we took him to our vet, it was discovered that he had bad teeth, and needed a dental. But we could not get his dental until his thyroid was regulated.

He was not "elderly" by our standards. The thyroid pills stop working after a couple years. We knew he could live a long, healthy life for much longer than that. So we decided to get him radiation treatment.

Admittedly, not the most cost-effective route, but for those also with hyperthyroid cats who also took the plunge, you get it.

We were hoping he would be almost as good as new upon return. At least, we would just be dealing with a dental.

Unfortunately, this guy's body was playing hardball.

After months of testing and retesting, in hopes time would regulate the thyroid after radiation, unfortunately, he is now hypoactive thyroid. So, a thyroid pill should fix that right up!

Or, so we thought.

Nope! This poor guy cannot catch a break.

After about a month on the pills, and he is still low thyroid.

And... He was having adverse effects from the new meds.

Of course.

The doctor contacted the pharmacy, and it turns out, some kitties actually negatively respond to the dye used on the coating of the pill!

Who knew?

So, the vet asked us to experiment and take him off the pill for a week, and she was right! His reaction to the meds subsided, and was back to normal.

Well, his thyroid was still crap. But he stopped scratching himself to shreds and feeling bad!

So, we are starting him on a new thyroid pill, actually made for dogs, with no dye on the coating.

Please cross your fingers. He could really use a break.

We also tried to submit him to Tufts to get his dental, and we were shut down. Per the surgeon, we need his thyroid regulated first.

So, we are hoping we can get this done next month.

And, the other issue: he is not grooming like he should, not a big fan of allowing brushing, so, we decided to intervene and shave off his matts.

His sides, his back end, and his belly were the victim.

Hense, he now has a fun Mr. T look that all the cool kids have.

Yes, we will get him a sweater.

Luckily, he does not seem to be experiencing pain with his still-off thyroid nor bad teeth, so we will continue to monitor in case pain killers may be in order.

We hope Oreo's chronic ailments are on the mend, and he will be living a long, healthy love after treatment.

Luckily, he does not seem to be suffering with all the love his foster family has shown him.

That is just the way we wanted.

Want to help, and got $5? Even a little bit goes a long way! All monetary donations go to our cats' medical, are tax-deductible, and both credit cards and PayPal are accepted.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Want to donate, but need to hold onto your cash?

Got some kitty food or supplies your cat no longer needs? Or got a Chewy or Amazon coupon, credit, or gift card you want to use?

Because we only use the cash from donations for our medical bills and prescriptions, we rely 100% on your generosity to supply everything else.

We have a Chewy and Amazon wish list, and happy to accept any food or supplies you can spare as well! If you are local, we are happy to pick up!

Our wish lists are here: https://linktr.ee/fitchburgfriendsoffelines

Maybe you can give your time? We are always looking for kitty lovers to join our network of feral cat feeders, fosters, and volunteers.

Message us, call our hotline, or email to get more info:

[email protected]
Hotline: 978-222-3170

Or fill out our 1 minute volunteer form, and let us know what interests you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Thank you for caring about our tough medical cases. We know what you know: they are so worth it!!!

03/22/2025

Update on Hunter: our foster cat with horrible teeth and rare condition that caused a growth in his throat.

Hunter is a long term foster due to all his medical issues. He was surrendered November 2023 from a hoarding situation of 18 cats, all suffering from medical issues: from ear mites to polyps, Pancreatitis, respiratory issues, and teeth issues.

All were cured and and adopted out but two: Hunter (our love bug orange tabby) and Flynn, a lap hogging Russian Blue with Pancreatitis we are also trying to fix, that we introduced earlier this week to the FB community.

Hunter and his bonded pair, Smokey, found the perfect foster home, and is living his best life emotionally, and we are working on getting there medically. He started with ear mites and a respiratory infection that would not clear, turned to pneumonia, and finally with many series of antibiotics, medical care, and dedication from the foster family, this resolved.

However, other issues persisted: wheezing, a raspy meow, and choking while drinking, as well as his severe dental disease.

He was on pain meds while recovering from pneumonia due to his bad teeth, until his first dental. And after only a few months after his dental, he needs another.

Hunter's P*P at Leominster Animal Hospital discovered the growth in his throat, and the dental team at Gardner Animal Care Center confirmed it.

He was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes excessive tissue to grow on his larynx, which caused his throat and voice box issues.

He was also discovered to have asthma, but due to the location of his inflammation, he was removed of his steroid inhaler, and seems to be okay without. His foster mom is thrilled that she no longer has to do treatments, as Hunter was rather resistant.

Dr. Rozanski at Tufts, who specializes in not only emergency medicine but issues of the throat and lungs was able to biopsy his growth, and remove much of it in the process, which was preventing the larynx to close properly, and now with the partial removal, he is doing much better!

The great news the biopsy results showed no cancer, and the type of growth is one that should not grow any more, and there no need for further throat procedures.

Next, back to Tufts for the dental!

Well, dentals...

Again...

Poor Hunter just had a dental with extractions just a few months ago. And more teeth are already bad.

Tufts gave Hunter another dental yesterday, with 4 more teeth removed, and a need to go back again for at least 3 more teeth to be removed.

Ouch.

He still has his canines, but the right side of his mouth needed work. He will be on a soft food diet as he heals, and will be brought in next month for his left side.

Hunter is a trooper. And we believe he will continue to live his best life, teeth or no teeth... Or... some teeth.

Got $5 To help with Hunter's dentals? All donations go specifically to the medical and prescriptions. He is worth any penny you can spare.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Want to play with kitties or help them in their journey? Love rooting for the underdog?

Got 15 minutes a month to spare?

We need cat loving people in or close to MA who believe I. Our mission of saving everyone. We need all types of talents, from feeders of our local cat colonies, socializers willing to spend time with kitties in homes, or foster themselves, to social media monitoring and outreach, cat transports, donation distribution, and more. We take in the sick, injured, elderly, shy and behavior challenged kitties often, and need help for them to live their best lives. We pay for all medical and supplies.

Interested? Please PM us, email [email protected], or call us at 978-222-3170!

Thank you for supporting our expensive but adorable Hunter, and all our kitties!

03/17/2025

Introducing Flynn! Flynn is actually not a new guy. He has been with us a year and a half from a hoarding situation of 18 cats. This is the same group that Hunter came from, the kitty with the rare condition on his Larynx and horrible teeth (that he is again going in for yet another dental tomorrow).

All kitties we received from that situation suffered various medical issues: from easy to fix ear mites, to polyps, respiratory issues, bad teeth, and rare conditions.

All kitties were fixed up and adopted out but two: Hunter and Flynn. Both are still sick, after a year and a half of diagnosis, treatments, more doctor visits, more tests, more diagnosis, and more treatments.

Flynn, like Hunter, is well worth the effort. He is a quintessential lap cat. If you make a lap, he finds you. You sit on a chair, on your sofa or on your recliner and he is there. You sit on the stair to put on your shoe, he is on your lap. You would like some peace and quiet in the morning in the bathroom. Yes, he has found that lap. He can smell a lap a mile away.

Flynn is a Russian Blue who has taken some time to diagnose his multiple issues. Once we find something wrong, the meds don't entirely fix the issue, so he goes back in for more tests.

And getting him into the carrier to get him to the vets is no small feat, we can tell you that. He is too smart for his own britches, and knows what carriers mean, so sneak attacks and deception is what wins on vet visit day. Good thing he is a lap cat. It is easier to wrap him when he is asleep on the foster parent's lap than chase him around the house. Afternoon appointments are the only time to get him in, since he is too active in the AM to be caught.

Flynn had loose stool from the beginning. We tried rounds of every special diet, meds he would not take easily, but he was still losing weight, and nothing seemed to help.

We sucked it up and did the expensive gastrointestinal testing on him, and eureka! He was diagnosed with Pancreatitis.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for acute pancreatitis. We are treating the symptoms, but so far unsuccessfully. We are trying our best to firm up his stool with different rounds of antibiotics but we are not having luck.

On top of which, he was scratching. At first we thought it was a flea allergy, as some kitties from this hoarding situation did have evidence of flea dirt when they came in. But he has been treated and was still itching.

Another expensive test resulted in another diagnosis: he has allergies. These allergies are everything from grasses to other plant life local to the area, to dust.

Thinking of the easiest way to combat this, we signed him up for allergy shots. There will be no way to prevent exposure to all the allergens he is allergic to. The shots may be lifelong, but will keep him comfortable and happy.

We are fans of the allergy shots, as we have two other kitties in our network of fosters on shots, and with amazing success.

The vial has been ordered and he is on his way to his new chapter of more meds and hopefully comfort!

Luckily, Flynn is already a champion of shots, as he has been on vitamin shots since diagnosed with pancreatitis. He is easily distracted with treats, so we will continue to spoil him with his favorite distraction so he doesn't notice the needle.

It appears Flynn will be a permanent foster, due to the expense of his meds and his chronic conditions. Treatments are costly. Families are not normally looking to adopt a kitty that is going to cost them hundreds of dollars a month. We keep these kitties as Foster cats to continue to flip the medical bills so families do not have to. We find families willing to continue treatments, and give love and attention to these kitties for the rest of their lives. Their only worry is about how much attention they give and when to give them their medicine, and we flip the bill with the medical food, prescriptions, and treatments.

We know shelters would not be able to bare this expense and keep cats like Flynn life long. We are dedicated and know his life is worth saving, regardless how expensive the treatments are and how many ailments he has. As long as he is having a high quality life as a result of our efforts, this is our goal.

Flynn is only 11. He is Mr. Mayor with the other kitties in the household, being dignified and shaking the paws of every Kitty in the house with his head butts. He is happy to share a lap, especially when he is last to get on the lap and has no issue with laying on other kitties to share such seemingly unavailable lap. If a lap continues to prove to be unavailable, he goes for the stomach and chest area of the human, although it is rather vertical when a human is sitting, so he just stands and leans until the arm is cuddles under him so he can lay on that bunk under the arm.

Flynn purrs when you look at him. Most cats don't appreciate the care you give. We think Flynn does.

We know his medical journey has proven to be a large expense. We are hoping you can help us continue his journey. If you are able to help cover his medical costs, all donations go specifically to the medical bills and prescriptions. Flynn's bills are in the hundreds. His monthly medications for his gastrointestinal challenges and allergies are a couple hundred dollars a month. Luckily, he is most certainly worth it.

If you are able to help, every penny counts, and it's tax deductible.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Are you compelled by Flynn's story to get involved?

We need good people in or close to MA who believe in the helping the medical or behavioral underdog. We need all types of talents, from those willing to take a kitty into their home and give them love and attention and sometimes medication, to those willing to work behind the scenes helping with fundraising, social media, feet on the street posting flyers when kitties are lost, doing transports of kitties, to picking up donations.

We take the sick, injured, elderly, shy and behavior challenged kitties into our foster homes to help them live their best life. We pay for all medical and supplies. You give them love and attention, and any meds or treatments required.

Interested in becoming part of this amazing network? Please PM us, email [email protected], or call us at 978-222-3170!

We appreciate the wonderful support from the FB community. Thank you for believing in Flynn!

03/17/2025

Update on Archie, the cat trapped right before Christmas in Leominster, a car strike victim on Viscoloid Ave.

You may recall the Leominster, MA Community pages post right before Christmas about a white and gray cat laying on the side of the road, still alive, that ended up eluding everyone for two days.

This cat was a known feral, feeding at two neighbors' feeding stations right before a good Samaritan posted about a cat meeting his description.

Archie eluded the PD, the volunteers at Fitchburg Friends of Felines, and other good Samaritans on the lookout for him. He appeared back on camera at 3:00 a.m. at one station two days later, not looking so hot, so traps were set at both stations and he was caught the next day.

The vet determined he suffered only facial injuries, which would heal with antibiotics. He got his vaccines, neutered, dewormer and flea treatment, tested him for disease, and kept the vet crew on their toes at every visit, bring a true feral. (Huge applause to both Leominster Animal Hospital and Tufts for showing kindness and patience to one of our grouchiest kitties!)

The foster that took him was one of the kind neighbors who fed him for months, and had grown and affection towards him, although he did not reciprocate the kindness one bit.

She knew he was rather unpleasant (putting it lightly), and willingly took him in. She knew he was feral, but believed in all her heart he may someday become a lap cat. We felt the same.

We advised her of the 3-3-3 rule: 3 Days to decompress, 3 weeks to acclimate the new environment, and 3 months to let the kitty call the new place home.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that that last number three, three months, has not disappointed us. At 12 weeks, this weekend, Archie has officially called his new space home!

On cue, he finally willingly left his sanctuary space last night, the room he has been in for months but the door open in case he wanted to explore. He roamed the house, made himself comfortable in the living room with his new feline buddy and they both took a nap. He is officially home.

He is still a bit weary about the dogs in the house, but his mentor kitty is doing wonders for his self-esteem and bravery in his new land.

With this news, the fosters also have advised they wish to adopt! Although we hate to lose a foster family, we are absolutely thrilled it is under these circumstances!

We are always amazed with the accomplishments of both our foster kitties and the dedication of our foster families and socializers. Many of the kitties we keep are "Archie types": feral, injured, sick, old... the ones mainstream shelters do not have the time or manpower for.

We do.

Do you?

We are always looking for a few food humans to see what we see in these underdogs kitties. It costs you nothing but time, love, and a little space in your home. Consider joining and being a part of our fantastic network we are so proud to maintain. Our dedicated foster families are the reason our former ferals, our sick and injured kitties are now healthy, happy domestic felines.

If interested in learning more, please reach out.

We need all types of volunteers, not just foster patents: from social media types, to feeding our local feral cat population, to helping with events and maintaining our supplies stock, distributing food to those in need, transporting kitties, and so much more.

If you can spare even 15 minutes a month, please message us on FB, email us at [email protected], or call our hotline at 978-222-3170 to be a part of our amazing all-volunteer organization.

If you want to help, but no time, but have some spare change, all monetary donations go directly to medical bills and prescriptions, and is a tax-deductible donation.

Both PayPal and credit cards are accepted at this link:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Please consider helping in any way you are willing and able, and thank you for your caring about Archie, and our other kitties in need!