Dani The Cat Lady

07/05/2025

I’ll be the one to say it: I hate fireworks. Every year, while people are out getting drunk and setting the sky on fire, wildlife is panicking and pets are shaking in terror.

Right now, I’m sitting with my dog—he’s on meds, wearing his little noise-canceling headphones—just trying to keep him from having a full-blown anxiety attack. This isn’t “fun” for everyone.

Please, please think about the animals (and humans) who dread this night. 💔

06/12/2025

Igor came to us after being literally left at an emergency vet—along with 14 other kittens in carriers like someone was dropping off a fuzzy buffet. When he arrived, both of his eyes were infected and sadly, one had already ruptured. But don’t worry—blind kittens don’t read the manual on what they can’t do. They just do it anyway.

He’s under a pound of pure perfection, on meds, antibiotics, and pain relief, and being doted on like the tiny royalty he is. Once he’s a little bigger and stronger, he’ll have his enucleation.

Right now, Igor’s working hard on being ridiculously cute, eating like a champ, and learning the art of the dramatic pause before demanding snuggles.

He’s resilient. He’s spicy. He’s perfect.
Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of Igor. 💥🐾

06/09/2025

A sneak peak at my newest foster 😍

06/06/2025

Meet the CHarm Squad: Cha Cha, Boogie & Jitterbug! (Yes, they dance to the beat of their own wobbly little drum.)

This trio of toe-tapping kittens has cerebellar hypoplasia (CH)—a non-progressive neurological condition that affects balance and coordination. Think: perpetual tipsy toddler meets Olympic gymnast in training. CH doesn’t cause them any pain, and it certainly doesn’t slow them down from living full, fabulous, joy-filled lives. They eat, play, snuggle, use the litter box (and even the fancy litter robot!) like champs—they just do it with a little extra flair.

Now, let’s meet the crew:

🎀 Cha Cha – The tiniest diva with the biggest opinions. This stunning calico girl has mild to moderate CH and isn’t afraid to tell you when it’s mealtime (or when it’s not, but she’s feeling snacky). She’s chatty, charming, and ready to wiggle her way into your heart.

🌊 Boogie – A breathtaking blue-eyed Siamese with moves smoother than his name suggests. He scales cat trees like a wobbly little mountain goat and plays like he’s got springs in his legs. Boogie is a total social butterfly who adores other cats, loves to run around, and yes—he’s mastered the litter robot like a futuristic feline.

🐾 Jitterbug – A grey and white tabby lovebug with an instant purr setting. He’s playful, people-friendly, cat-loving, and a total pro in the litter box department (robot or otherwise). Jitterbug and Boogie are two peas in a perfectly imperfect pod—they’d love to be adopted together so they can continue their synchronized wobbles forever.

Whether you fall for just one of these little dancers or decide to take home the whole party, you’ll be gaining a lifetime of laughs, love, and adorable stumbles. Adopt the CHarm Squad today—because normal is overrated, and wobbly is wonderful.

Apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RAR/Cat

🕺💃🐾

05/29/2025

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05/29/2025

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Did you know a clean car could save a life? At AquaSonic, we believe in driving change—literally. As we gear up for the grand opening of our New Port Richey loc

05/26/2025

Office update: I no longer work alone.

Gideon has officially claimed this office (and me) as his own. His daily duties include glaring ominously, demanding snacks, and occasionally blessing me with a snuggle—on his terms, of course.

He may be missing some toes, have one wild eye, and a dramatic flair for the mysterious, but honestly? He’s the best coworker I’ve ever had. And definitely the only one who growls when I take too long to open his lunch

05/26/2025

Late last night, I had to make the heartbreaking decision to let Jett go.

I’m devastated. Some foster kittens leave a deeper mark than others — and Jett was one of those special souls. Though our time together was painfully short, she made it known that her life mattered. And it did.

When Jett arrived, she was already so fragile. She had a cleft palate, was severely underweight, and struggling to breathe. I thought something felt off with her chest — and on Saturday, our veterinarian confirmed that she also had pectus excavatum, a congenital deformity of the chest. While both the cleft and the chest deformity can be surgically corrected, her pneumonia was simply too severe. She needed to recover before we could even think about fixing anything else.

We placed an IV catheter, added stronger antibiotics, continued her on oxygen, warmth, round-the-clock care. But by the evening, she had declined. Her little body was too tired, and she was suffering. Letting her go was the kindest — and hardest — thing I could do.

Even knowing I did everything in my power, I can’t help but replay the what ifs. What if I’d gotten her sooner? What if I’d pushed harder to get them to surrender her? It’s hard not to carry the weight of that.

But here’s what I do know: for the time she was here, she was deeply loved. She was warm, safe, and cared for. She mattered. That sweet face, those bright eyes — I will never forget them. Jett was a tiny, fierce fighter, and I’ll carry her memory with me always.

Fly high, baby girl. 🌈🩷

05/23/2025

It’s been 24 hours since Jett came into my care, and while we’re not out of the woods yet, I wanted to share a little update.

This tiny kitten has already stolen my heart. Her body is still so weak and frail, but she’s breathing so much better on oxygen, and her tube feedings are going well. Most importantly — she seems in good spirits. She’s fighting, and so am I.

Caring for cleft palate kittens like Jett is intense. It’s emotional. It’s exhausting. But it’s also what we’re here for — to fight for the ones who need us most. And as long as she keeps fighting, so will I.

I’ll keep doing everything I can for her, no matter how long or hard the road ahead may be. Please keep sending her your love — and if you’re able, consider donating toward her care. These fragile babies deserve every chance.

05/22/2025

There’s no such thing as a day off in rescue 🫠

Meet my newest foster Jett — a fragile 5-week-old kitten weighing just 9 ounces. She was born with a cleft palate and came to us after another rescue couldn’t provide the care she needed. She had already aspirated and was struggling to breathe by the time she arrived at our facility.

Cleft palate kittens are some of the most vulnerable souls we see. They require experienced tube feeders and constant, specialized care — and this is the heartbreaking reality of what happens when they don’t get it. Jett should weigh nearly twice what she does. Her body is fighting to catch up, but she’s exhausted and weak.

Today was supposed to be my “day off,” but rescue doesn’t follow a calendar. I’m doing everything I can to keep her alive — giving her the round-the-clock care she so desperately needs and deserves. She’s now on oxygen, receiving antibiotics and supportive care, and accepting her tube feedings well. Her prognosis is still guarded… but she’s comfortable, and she’s fighting.

So I’ll keep fighting too.

If you’d like to help us give Jett a chance, please consider donating to Runaways Animal Rescue. Every dollar goes directly toward her care — and for fragile kittens like her, it truly means the difference between life and death.

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02/23/2025