Rad Cat

02/03/2025

Exciting News! Our Rescue Kitties Have Moved to Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that our precious rescue kitties Aang & Katara and Riley are now at The Pet Placement Center and ready to meet their future families!

✨ Aang & Katara were rescued in the summer of 2024 along with their two siblings and have been in our foster system ever since. This adorable bonded pair now has the chance to meet more visitors and show off their sweet personalities at PPC. We can’t wait for them to find their forever home together!

✨ Riley was rescued in December 2024 from a dangerous, high-traffic gas station. She’s been through so much, including two surgeries to treat a severe abscess and a resulting hernia—but this little fighter never gave up! Now fully healed and thriving, Riley is ready for a loving home where she will always be safe and cherished.

We are beyond grateful for our partnership with The Pet Placement Center and their amazing volunteers, who work tirelessly to give rescue cats like ours the best chance at adoption. They are truly an incredible organization, and we are so honored to work with them!

💛 Go visit Aang, Katara, and Riley at PPC! Give them some love, playtime, and kisses—they can’t wait to meet you!

🐾 Thank you, Pet Placement Center, for all that you do! 🐾

02/02/2025

⭐️ATTENTION- ADORABLE CAT REVEAL⭐️

Meet Pierre – A True Survivor ❤️‍🩹🐱

On a freezing night, Pierre was found lying motionless in the middle of a rural road, literally frozen and barely clinging to life. His rescuer stopped abruptly, scooped him up, and rushed him to safety. In critical condition, Pierre was hypothermic, unresponsive, and in desperate need of help. Veterinary care confirmed he had a bruised lung, broken teeth, and multiple abrasions. With immediate treatment, fluids, antibiotics, and lots of love from his foster mom, Pierre made a miraculous recovery. We are so happy to be able to facilitate getting him fully vetted and to find him a forever home. This boy has clearly lived a rough tom cat life, and it’s time for him to retire into safety. ❤️‍🩹

Now, this resilient boy has blossomed into a loving, talkative, and affectionate companion. He adores belly rubs and being cradled like a baby, soaking up every bit of love he can get. With his handsome looks and sweet personality, Pierre is truly one-of-a-kind. Who could resist those adorable big cheeks!? 🐈🥹

At approximately 5 years old, Pierre is ready to find a forever home where he will always be safe, warm, and cherished. He is available for pre-adoption—could you be his perfect match?

Inquire here! 👇

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/pierre-75025919/ga/fort-oglethorpe/rad-cat-inc-ga1131/

02/02/2025

We are beyond grateful and absolutely amazed by our wonderful new photography volunteer, Brittany! 📸

She captured these stunning portraits of our sweet rescue kitties, Lily and Violet, and we can't stop swooning over how beautiful they turned out! 😻✨

Lily and Violet are fully vetted and ready to find their forever home(s). They would love to stay together, but they are independent little ladies and would do just fine adopted to separate homes as well. They are approximately 10 months old, playful, affectionate, and confident! 🏡💕

Be sure to follow Brittany’s photography page, and if you need high-quality photos, be sure to use her services! Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your time and talent with us and helping us showcase these precious fur babies! ❤️

Interested in adopting these cuties? Click here to learn more and apply: https://www.radcatinc.org/adopt
https://www.radcatinc.org/available

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01/31/2025

Best news ever!! 🎉

We are beyond happy to share that Saint’s cardiologist appointment went amazingly well today—he will NOT need any additional treatment for his heart murmur! 💓

After both an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram, we received the wonderful news that Saint’s heart rhythm is sinus (normal and healthy). He does have a false tendon abnormality, but thankfully, it requires no treatment.

Even better, the cardiologist has officially cleared Saint to undergo anesthesia for his much-needed dental procedure! We’ll just need to inform the veterinarian of his heart condition so they can use the safest sedatives for him.

A huge thank you to our incredible supporters who donated toward Saint’s appointment—we couldn’t have done this without you! ❤️ And an extra special thank you to our dedicated volunteers and fosters who have been caring for Saint every step of the way.

Saint is still working on gaining weight and getting some extra TLC. Once he’s stronger, we’ll move forward with scheduling his dental surgery. Stay tuned for more updates on his journey!

01/30/2025

Saint’s cardiologist appointment is today at 4:15 pm! We could still use some help with his vet bill.

If you’d like to contribute you can call the vet directly at : (423) 591-0270 VCSG Chattanooga
You can tell them you’d like to donate to Saint’s vet bills. It’s under Erin Smith - Rad Cat Inc. Rescue group

Or you can donate here:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SCMFFPX4LX97G

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4214702485800399617&created=1733251617.9505138&printed=1

Thank you in advance and to everyone who has already donated to support this sweet guy! 💓
We will keep you posted on how the appointment goes!

01/26/2025

🌟 Foster Appreciation Post 🌟

We cannot begin to explain how grateful we are for our passionate and dedicated fosters. While fostering is incredibly rewarding and filled with joy, it can also be challenging. Saying goodbye when rescue kitties get adopted, caring for them when they’re sick, or giving extra love when they need it most—our fosters face these challenges with open hearts.

Because of their dedication, they nurse kitties back to health, build their confidence, and truly change the lives of rescue cats in our community. From rags to riches, these amazing humans make it happen time and time again.

💛 A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to our fosters! Rad Cat Inc. wouldn’t be what it is without your unwavering love and care.

Feeling inspired to join our team of kitty heroes? 🐾 We’re always looking for committed fosters and volunteers to help make a difference. Apply here to become part of the Rad Cat family:

https://www.radcatinc.org/volunteer

01/26/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Kacey (now Danny)! 🎉

Today is a special day as Danny has officially found his forever home! 🏡💕

Kacey came into our lives last summer after being found in a Walmart parking lot, given away for free. With the love and care of his amazing foster parents, Jackie and Mike, he blossomed into the confident, affectionate lap cat we all adore.

We are thrilled for Danny and so grateful to his new mama, Casey, for opening her heart and home to him. We know he’ll have a blast with his new kitty brother, Phantom, and can’t wait to hear all about their adventures together. 🐾❤️

This is the power of fostering and adoption—saving lives and creating beautiful stories like Danny’s. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

01/18/2025

Feline Fact Friday courtesy of Stray Cat Project.
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What is a FERAL cat, and why should one be careful when using this word? 🤔

A feral cat is AN OUTDOOR CAT THAT HAS NOT BEEN SOCIALIZED WITH HUMANS; they have not had human interaction by being spoken to, played with, or held. These cats fear humans and prefer to live outdoors, away from people.

📢PLEASE NOTE: "feral" does NOT refer to any cat living outdoors. "Feral" refers to DISPOSITION only.

Feral cats typically live in colonies with other feral cats and are not suitable as indoor pets. They tend to be nocturnal, coming out overnight to avoid interacting with and being detected by humans. You will not be able to catch a feral cat without a trap; they will never allow you to get close. They will not make eye contact with you, will not meow, and will usually appear well-groomed and healthy. Feral cats want nothing to do with you!

There are varying degrees of "feral." A cat that has never had human interaction and refuses human interaction might be labeled "totally feral." Another cat that has had some interaction--perhaps with a feeder--and will allow a human to come close might be described as "semi-feral." Sometimes, semi-feral cats are taken into foster care for socialization. Success depends on the cat and the person doing the socializing. Socializing a semi-feral cat is a long-term proposition requiring tremendous patience.

👉Are all outdoor cats feral? NO.
👉Can the terms "stray" and "feral" be used interchangeably? NO.
👉Should we use the word "feral" for ANY cat that lives outdoors? NO!

BE CAREFUL of using the term "feral" when describing a cat, as the word has negative connotations. Describing a cat as feral could lead to its immediate demise. Feral cats should never be taken to a shelter; they will be immediately euthanized there as feral cats are considered unadoptable.

What can we do for feral cats? TNR them and let them be AND provide food and shelter to make their lives easier. 🐈💙

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

01/16/2025

Help me see the cardiologist please 🥺💓

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SCMFFPX4LX97G

Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/radcatinc

https://www.radcatinc.org/donate

Please continue to SHARE!!!

01/16/2025

🤍Elfie and Fluff update🤍

A huge thank you to our incredible foster, Michelle, who not only nursed our precious rescue kittens, Elfie and Fluff, back to health but also foster-failed in the best way possible by giving them their forever home! ❤️

When Elfie and Fluff first came into our care, they had a rough start. Elfie was severely emaciated, his little ears sunburnt, and he was battling a tough upper respiratory infection. We weren’t sure he would make it, but thanks to Michelle’s unwavering dedication, love, and care, he not only survived—he thrived!

Michelle also took on the monumental task of socializing both Elfie and Fluff, who came to us as feral kittens. Now, at about 9 months old, these two are living their best lives, happy, healthy, and so very loved.

Michelle’s timing couldn’t have been more crucial. She stepped up just before a devastating panleukopenia outbreak struck the rest of the colony. Sadly, we lost seven kittens to the terrible virus, but because of Michelle’s heroic efforts, Elfie and Fluff were spared from that tragedy.

Fostering truly saves lives, and so does adopting! Elfie and Fluff have the happiest of futures ahead, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Michelle’s kindness and commitment. Happy life, sweet kitties—you are so loved! 💕

01/15/2025

🚨 Rescue Kitty Saint Still Needs YOUR Help! 🚨

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve already raised $400 towards Saint’s cardiology appointment—thank you SO much for your kindness! 💖

However, we still need $500 more to cover the total cost of this critical visit, which is $900. Saint will be seeing the traveling cardiologist at VCSG, and this appointment is essential to ensuring he gets the care he needs to live a healthy, happy life.

Saint is the sweetest boy you’ll ever meet—he absolutely adores cuddles, affection, and will purr his heart out the moment you hold him. 🐾💕 We’re determined to get him the help he needs so he can find his perfect forever home!

Here’s how you can help Saint:
➡️ Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SCMFFPX4LX97G

➡️ Donate via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4214702485800399617&created=1733251617.9505138&printed=1

➡️ Visit our website: https://www.radcatinc.org/donate

Every dollar counts and is much appreciated!

Even if you can’t donate, please SHARE this post far and wide! Every share makes a difference. Together, we can give Saint the bright future he deserves.

Thank you for having a heart for Saint! ❤️

01/14/2025

UPDATE! 💖🐾

Our most recent rescue kitty, Floyd, who we saved just in time before the snowstorm, had his vet appointment today, and we have wonderful news!

The X-rays show that his leg is NOT broken! 🙌 The vet confirmed he has a severe case of cellulitis, and he’s already been given an antibiotic shot to help fight the infection. He’ll remain on pain meds, and we’ll be closely monitoring his progress. While he’s still not putting any weight on his leg, we’re hopeful that, as the infection clears, he’ll regain full use of it.

We cannot thank you all enough for your generous donations toward Floyd’s vet care—your kindness is what makes moments like this possible! 💕

As we continue his recovery journey, we will need a few additional supplies for his ongoing care. If you’d like to help, here’s our wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UK2RS932WF4A?ref_=wl_share

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for loving and supporting sweet Floyd. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way! 💗

01/14/2025

Attention! My Kids Have Paws is hosting a Catapalooza spay & neuter event on February 17th! There are no residency requirements, and financial assistance is available for those in need. Check out their post for all the details. This is the purrfect opportunity to get your pet cats fixed before unwanted litters arrive this Spring! 🐈🐈‍⬛😻

01/14/2025

01/14/2025

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: spaying and neutering

Let's continue our discussion on reproduction.....

SNiP Now shared this very informative post regarding female fertility and reproduction. They wrote:
"We have had a few calls from people worried their cats are in pain as they are exhibiting symptoms of yowling and other unusual behaviors (rubbing all over items). What these individuals are describing is their female cat having heat cycles which can occur in females as young as 4-months of age. Yowling, rubbing, raising the behind up in the air (lordosis reflex), spraying, the desire to go outside and find a mate...are all symptoms that can occur during a female cat's heat cycle. Sometimes females can appear more loving and other times females can have more aggressive tendencies during this cycle."

Remember that spaying a cat will eliminate these behaviors as well as help control the cat population. Please have your cat spayed by 4 months of age!

Content and graphic shared from SNiP Now .

01/14/2025

✨ Remember Miles? ✨

This sweet senior rescue kitty came to us in rough shape—fighting an eye infection, dehydrated, and dealing with severe GI issues. But just look at him now! 💕

Thanks to dedicated TLC and top-notch vet care, Miles has transformed into a thriving, loving companion. He adores cozy naps, gentle pets, and being the center of attention. His tender personality makes him the perfect match for a quiet home where he can enjoy his golden years in peace.

🏡 Ideal Home
• No dogs or young children
• May adjust to other cats with very slow introductions but would love being the star of the show

🐾 Care Requirements
Miles is around 10 years old, fully vetted, and will need to stay on GI Biome by Hill’s Science and probiotics to keep his gut happy and healthy.

This wonderful senior still has so much love to give and deserves a second chance at a warm, caring forever home. Could you be the one to give Miles the life he truly deserves?

📋 Apply to adopt Miles here: https://www.radcatinc.org/adopt
📖 Check out his Petfinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/miles-74641056/ga/fort-oglethorpe/rad-cat-inc-ga1131/

Please share and help us find this amazing kitty his perfect home! 🐾❤️

01/13/2025

Everyone continue to keep Floyd in your thoughts! He goes to the vet tomorrow and will hopefully have his injured leg fixed up 💓❤️‍🩹

He is one handsome fellow and is very photogenic! He is feeling much better since starting on antibiotics and pain meds.

Donations can be made to Rad Cat Inc. on behalf of Floyd’s care here ⤵️

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SCMFFPX4LX97G

Venmo: