Rad Cat

11/13/2024

Hamilton County residents!

⚠️UPDATE 11/1: We have given out our LAST winter cat shelter today. We will let everyone know when we have more in stock. In the meantime, we will be accepting donations of styrofoam coolers to continue making these community cat houses. THANK YOU!

Come get your FREE community cat winter shelters at HES! It may be warm out now, but temps will start dropping soon. Help your community cats stay safe and warm this winter with a community cat shelter!

Pick yours up during open hours at the shelter: Tues-Sat 12pm-5pm & Sun. 12pm-4pm
*Limited to 4 cat shelters per person
Address: 4155 Randolph Cir., Chattanooga, TN

😻 If you are a resident of Hamilton Co and currently care for an outdoor cat colony, learn about HES's Trap-Neuter-Return program for humane population control and apply for the program at heschatt.org/tnr

11/12/2024

By no fault of his own, Bobby McGee was returned to us recently. This sweet boy has been through so much and really needs a forever home who will be able to accommodate his special needs. Bobby McGee has stomatitis (a type of periodontal disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gums and tissue in the mouth) and he also has food allergies. He has had extractions of decayed teeth and has been on a variety of different medications to help his condition. Although we do see improvement since having these treatments Bobby is still not 100% better. These ailments are considered chronic meaning he will most likely need to be on daily medication and have occasional vet visits for the foreseeable future. He is also on a “duck protein “ only diet. If you remember our first posts about Bobby McGee, he was the only kitty who tested Negative for FIV/FeLV from a colony we were helping out at this past spring. The other kitties were FeLV positive and extremely ill and had to go to Kitty Heaven 😿 Bobby is a survivor and we promised him he would have a good life from here on out ❤️ The good news is that none of these ailments he has seem to be causing him any discomfort and he eats and drinks very well. Despite everything Bobby McGee still remains the bestest boy. He is THE definition of a lap cat and cannot get enough affection! He loves to cuddle with you and even be brushed. He would do best in a calm home with no dogs or young children. He came from a very stressful situation and is ready to live the good life and take a siesta 😴 whenever he chooses.

Be the safety and care Bobby McGee needs, inquire today!

Checkout his petfinder profile 👇

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/bobby-mcgee-73923122/ga/fort-oglethorpe/rad-cat-inc-ga1131/

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11/12/2024

Kacey is still patiently awaiting his forever home. Cuddle up with this lap kitty this winter ❄️ 🐱🥰

Checkout his Petfinder profile!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/kacey-73923972/ga/fort-oglethorpe/rad-cat-inc-ga1131/

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11/08/2024

Unexpected rescue yesterday morning! 🐱💓

One of my sweet friends who has been an amazing supporter of our kitty efforts Kurtis contacted me yesterday morning about a kitten that was screaming for help and running in and out from the hood of his truck.

Myself and Kerri Beene got there as quick as we could and set a kitten trap with sardines and placed it underneath the truck.

Well the little stinker jumped down out of the truck when I started playing cat meowing noises and sprinted past us into the next yard over.

He was still screaming his head off and I could tell he wanted saved but was so scared!

Thankfully I was able to slowly approach him in between some bushes and a deck and lure him closer to me by speaking cat language. No I’m not joking, I do meow back at cats and can mimic mother cat noises pretty accurately LOL 😹🙃 Well, it worked and I was able to scruff him and wrap him in my shirt to feel safe.

He is now purring and loving attention from his new cat dad 🧡🐈

Thank you for deciding to keep this rescue kitten Kurtis!

-Erin

11/08/2024

Sokka and Zuko want a forever home 🥺♥️

They are now approaching 7 months old and have still had zero interest. They are FULLY VETTED! That includes being neutered, rabies and fvrcp vaccinated, dewormed, flea treated, and microchipped!

We are now doing a “take me home for the holidays “ special and bonded pairs are half off adoption fees. 🎄🦃🕯️

Please consider adopting a bonded pair, they are way more adaptable and content with a buddy. These boys are inseparable and love each other very much.

Cozy up with them this winder season! 🧣🐱🐈‍⬛

Please share!

11/08/2024

Mickey and Minnie got spayed this week! (Yes they are both girls haha 😹)

No kittens are in their future and they are fixed, feral, and free! 🆓 ✌️🐾

Thank you to both of our volunteers who trapped and transported this week, you rock! ♥️

Team work makes the dream work!

11/07/2024

We have great news!

Our precious little warrior kitten Butterscotch had his amputation surgery on Tuesday and it was a success 🥹💗

He is already feeling so much more free and playful without the bum leg. He’s never tried to jump before with his paralyzed leg but today, 2 days post op, he jumped onto his foster’s bed for snuggles 🥰 He is so much more happy now and it’s going to be a challenge to keep him still for these next few days! Nothing can hold him back now! He will get his staples out in 10 days. Please continue to send him healing thoughts and such ❤️‍🩹💪🐱

Thank you so much to our volunteers and to everyone who has donated and supported Butterscotch is some way! We will continue to keep you updated on his progress.

11/05/2024

Hey everyone!

With the holidays coming up we are in need of foster cat babysitters / temporary fosters. Some of our foster are going out of town and we need someone with a small amount of spare space and love in their hearts to take care of some kitties while they are away. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to foster but can’t commit long term. Max time is one to two and a half weeks! All supplies included!

11/03/2024

‼️‼️‼️We desperately NEED an overnighter space for our community cats we get fixed. Does anyone in or near the Fort O area have a garage or similar space to keep cats in traps a couple nights a week? Minimal maintenance needed. Just need a climate controlled setting for them to stay before and after surgery during the winter. ‼️‼️‼️

10/31/2024

Hey everyone 😿

It is with a very sad heart that I have to let everyone know that we still have not found the sick/injured orange cat. Our volunteers have been to the location for over 2 hours the past three evenings with absolutely no luck. No sign of him anywhere. We knocked on neighbors doors, walked abandoned properties, looked in crawl spaces and under decks, nothing…

Unfortunately we did speak to one neighbor who believes the kitty did not make it. He said last he saw him was right before I first went to pick him up and he was very weak seaming and couldn’t walk well 💔

We also found a deceased cat on the property that had been there for quite some time. There is a high probability that illness and disease has infected this colony. It is very common and not the first time we have encountered sickly populations of stray cats. Anything from FeLV (leukemia) to Panleukopenia are possible given the state of the cat in question. Residents also tell us that there used to be more cats there but their numbers have diminished recently.

Community cats have all odds stacked against them between disease, predators, cruel humans, vehicles, and environmental toxins.

Without the help and intervention of caring humans these animals suffer. That is why we do all we can to improve community cats lives through TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) and colony management and welfare efforts. But we cannot do it all alone and we need YOU to do your part. PLEASE if you see an animal in need do SOMETHING. It takes time, money, and preparation for us volunteers to take in animals in need, especially if they are ill. Most of us have a lot of our own personal pets and multiple fosters as it is. Space is SEVERELY limited and that is why we have to post in search of new fosters before acquiring new rescue animals. Quarantine is essential in these cases as we cannot jeopardize the health of our current resident animals. And without new fosters and space we just can’t do that. So, I want to encourage the public to please take some responsibility and action steps when finding an injured or sick animal. Get it to the vet, do not wait. There are financial resources available for veterinary care and if the only humane option is euthanasia, at least the animal won’t suffer. Rescues will almost always be willing to loan individuals crates and other supplies to assist in containing the sick animal while it gets well. Rescues can sometimes assist with veterinary expenses as well, the main issue is SPACE and time. Our volunteers do not just do cat stuff 24/7, they also have families, pets of their own, jobs, and other responsibilities they have to juggle on top of cat rescue. We just cannot be in 2 places at once.

I hope everyone can understand that we have done everything we can in this situation and we are very heart broken. We hoped so much to get this kitty the care he needed.

Thank you so incredibly much to everyone who has donated towards his medical care and who has offered to help in some way. You are so appreciated and we couldn’t do what we do without you. We are leaving a foster space open for him for the next week or so in hopes he will reappear. In the case he does not, all donations will go towards the other rescue kitties in our care who need other medical procedures and such. Butterscotch’s leg amputation surgery is November 5th, Caramel still has to go back to the vet to make sure her skin infection is healing properly, and we also just had an adopted cat returned to us that has periodontal disease and will most likely need another dental procedure. These are all cases that the donations will be applied to. Thank you all, I know this was a long post but I really appreciate it if you stuck around to read. 💗

Please let this be your reminder to SPAY AND NEUTER your pets and animals in your communities!

- Erin

10/30/2024

Remember the tiny kitten that was thrown from a car in a Walmart parking lot a few weeks ago? Well here is her past due UPDATE!

Her name is now Mika and she is ADOPTED 🎉💕

Our AMAZING volunteer Morgan rescued this baby and became her foster mama and then quickly fell in love with her! Mika is a spunky little lady and will now live an amazing life despite her rough start!

Thank you so much Morgan and Daniel for saving this kittens life! 💓

10/29/2024

Update on sick orange kitty

10/29/2024

Beautiful boy Kacey is still looking for his forever home! He has striking green eyes and the sweetness personality. Shy at first but once you earn his trust you have his heart forever 🫶🐾

Kacey’s favorite pass times are laying on your lap, playing with other kitties and toys, and snuggling on soft pillows ♥️

Kacey does great with other cats and is a very gentle cat. He would make an excellent addition to any family.

Please share! And apply today at [email protected]

10/28/2024

***UPDATE 10/29- kitty is MIA and was not there when volunteers went to rescue him yesterday and bring him to a foster 💔 A search party is being put together to find him this evening. We will keep everyone posted ***

‼️♥️ATTENTION/UPDATE♥️‼️

Because of y’all’s help we have successfully found a foster for this sick baby 💓🫶

But now we need your help getting him in to a vet! We have exhausted all our funds recently on sick kitties! Any and all help is SO greatly appreciated! It takes a village!

PayPal: erinscelestialcats

Venmo: erinjordan626

10/28/2024

🚨‼️💔STILL NO FOSTER FOUND 💔‼️🚨
!PLEASE HELP!

10/28/2024

A little late posting this but THANK YOU! To our friends at Smelly Cat Lounge & Rescue for taking in our precious rescue kitty S’mores! ♥️🐾😻

S’mores recently showed up out of nowhere to one of our already fully altered colonies. We trapped her and got her spayed then noticed how she did not seem feral at all. She was purring and rubbing up against the side of the trap wanting attention. So, we reached out to Smelly Cat to see if they had any room to try to get this sweet girl adopted. We are so thankful that she will get to have a good life indoors with a family to snuggle 🥰

S’mores is extremely affectionate and loves to “hug” you with her paws over your shoulder. Go check her out!

10/27/2024

‼️URGENT FOSTER NEEDED‼️

This kitty is in dire need of a place to recover and get some tlc! He seems to have diarrhea and an upper respiratory infection and desperately needs some vet care. We are beyond FULL and have nowhere for a sick cat to go safely at the moment. Can anyone please help?

This kitty is located in an area we are about to start TNRing but is new and seems to have been recently dumped 💔😞

All medications and supplies provided!

Please share! This baby needs help!!!!!

10/26/2024

Congratulations Brownie! 🎉💓🐾😻

This sweet boy found his forever home today and we couldn’t be more thrilled. From being a stray who kept getting beat up by other Tom Cats to now the happiest house cat! He is definitely going to be living his best life now.

Thank you so much Layton and family for choosing to adopt! ♥️🐈‍⬛