Melly Cat Rescue

12/25/2024

Winter has begun . . .

Photo: Sämpy

12/25/2024

Happy Pawlidays from all of us at Melly Cat! 🎄

However you celebrate this magical season, we hope you're surrounded by love... and hopefully some kitties! ✨️🐈‍⬛✨️

12/25/2024

As most of you know, affordable spay/neuter appointments are hard to come by in our area. We utilize SNYP as much as possible, but sometimes we just have to book with regular vets. Unfortunately this means our bank account takes a harder hit. 💸

To ensure sisters Ruth & Helen don't accidentally become baby makers (by their own brothers, no less 🙀), we have scheduled their spay appointments with Animal Medical Hospital in Ashland. The estimate for each is $289.44, which means the total will be around $580. We could really use your help to fund these much-needed surgeries. If you're able to donate even a few bucks, we would greatly appreciate it! 💜🐾

▪︎Zelle: [email protected]
▪︎CashApp: $MellyCatRescue
▪︎Venmo:
▪︎PayPal: [email protected]
▪︎Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/6oE03Y9Cdbb4gSs4gj
▪︎Cash/Check: PO Box 96, Jacksonville, OR 97530

12/25/2024

There are several ways to help us out! 😻

Losing track of our fundraisers and ways to donate? (I know I am! 🤪) Here are links to all of them:

👕 Bonfire shirts: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/srKkVqrjFMt49Sar/

🍕 Mountain Mike's:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7ad75wSDidpmTxB8/

🔑 Keychains: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/zPKzzjpuV7ZJ6w4V/

🕯 Candles w/Kitty Pendants: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/eFbjFdnhvC2syGng/

🥣 Food Donations: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/dcCLnML7qViuuYRm/

⭐️ Raffle/Auction Donations: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iGwtkGXtuEeJ5SMr/

🛒 Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q9UYELYQIBYD?ref_=wl_share

💲 Monetary Donations: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/61dR5bz41poyXMCS/

We also participate in the BottleDrop blue bag program. 🌎💙♻️ Let us know if you have cans/bottles for us! You can even donate directly from your personal BottleDrop account: https://bottledrop.com/donate-nonprofits/

Thank you all for the continued support! I know I say it a lot, but we really couldn't do this without you! 💜🐾

12/25/2024

Missy/Medusa needs some help! Here is the link to donate:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CWXDDZATUG4X4

12/25/2024

PLEASE SHARE & SAVE LIVES!!

Now that winter is officially here (after so much freezing weather already), it seems an appropriate time to share these reminders. A cat living outside will eat up to twice as much food during cold weather as he/she does when it's warm simply to maintain their body's temperature. Mixing Kitten Chow with their regular dry food (50-50%) will provide cats extra calories and nutrition to help them get through the winter. 😸❤️☃️

12/22/2024

A big thank you to Animal snackers by ari for making delicious cat treats for our adopters and foster kitties! 🐈 Her treats are a big hit! We are so grateful for her support.

Ari is an incredible 13-year-old from Southern Oregon who’s building an early college fund by selling homemade, nutritious treats for pets. 🐾 With a passion for animals, her dream is to attend veterinary school and specialize in equine care. 🐴

Want to support Ari’s amazing mission? Call 541-613-0612 ☎️ or check her out on both Facebook and Instagram!

Thank you, Ari!!! 🐱✨ We couldn't do this without collaborating with like-minded humans!

12/21/2024

12/21/2024

12/21/2024

👕 Bonfire shirts are back! 👕

Choose from a variety of styles and colors. Fundraiser ends 1/3/25! 😻

https://www.bonfire.com/melly-cat-rescue-fundraiser/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=melly-cat-rescue-fundraiser&utm_content=default

You can also find the link at the top of our Linktree (in bio). 🔗

**This is the only place you can get shirts that will benefit us. Don't fall for the scam comments on our posts! 🚫

12/21/2024

Whisker Fatigue is a very real issue that isn’t discussed enough!

Whisker fatigue, also known as whisker stress, is a condition that can occur when a cat's whiskers are repeatedly touched while eating or drinking.

This can happen when a cat eats from a bowl that's too deep or high-sided, causing the whiskers to brush against the sides. It's basically constantly getting sensory input.

Since a cat’s whiskers are packed with sensory receptors, this repetitive stimulation can lead to discomfort and even stress.

Cats experiencing whisker fatigue may become reluctant to eat, act fussy around their food, or pace nervously near their bowl. This can negatively impact not only the behavior of your cat but its health as well! Switching to shallow, wide dishes can help alleviate this problem by allowing the whiskers to avoid unnecessary contact, ensuring a more comfortable mealtime for your feline friend.

12/21/2024

In case anyone missed the live, here is a short video showing who won the 50/50 Holiday Raffle. 🤩

Congratulations Jake Williams! 💰💰💰

12/20/2024

4 more baby makers out of business, thanks to Spay/Neuter Your Pet - (SNYP) - Jackson County, Oregon!✂️

Laurie has been working on this Ashland colony for quite a while. I was finally able to join her yesterday! After reviewing the paperwork, we now know there were 3 females and 1 male in this group... and no one was pregnant! 🙌

There are a few more left to trap at this location, and some friendly ones who could really use homes. I'll post more about them later. 💜🐾

12/20/2024

50/50 Raffle Drawing! 💰

12/20/2024

Balls are for trees! 🎄

1. Neutered cats live longer, healthier lives, and are far less likely to fight other cats. FIV, FeLV, and other diseases are spread by cat bites sustained while fighting.

2. Neutered cats are less likely to spray. Smelly tomcat urine damages property and causes problems with neighbors and landlords.

3. Neutered cats are less likely to be trapped, dumped, or taken to a shelter. Being neutered advertises that someone cares and that they won’t be reproducing.

4. Neutered cats fight less often and less aggressively. This saves money on veterinary bills to treat abscesses and wounds.

5. Neutered cats stay closer to home. They are less likely to get lost, killed by predators, or hit by vehicles while roaming and searching for mates.

Use fixfinder.org to find low-cost clinics in your area.

12/20/2024

Going live soon! Have to find a new wheel to spin. The one we've used before only goes to 1000, and we have 1475 tickets! 🙀