The Stray and Feral Rescue Project

05/13/2023

Yard sale to support of efforts!
Ledyard community yard sale day!
June 17th
9am to ....⁰
678 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.
Ledyard!
Thank you to the Krohn family!

12/05/2022

Hello all!
We are looking for acorns again!
If you have any in your yards or neighborhoods please collect them up. By this time of the year we have many bags donated! Maybe because of this summers drought acorns are Scarce?
Acorns will be used to help wildlife survive and rehab this winter. Acorns provide a fat that helps wildlife survive when food is scarce. As usual we will be happy to pickup bags left by mailboxes or on porches.
(Conveint drop off location being secured n announced soon!)
Thanks!!
Please share!

11/14/2022

Its been a busy summer!
NOW WINTERIS HERE!
SO MANY ARE HOMELESS!Please dont forget your lost pets if they survived they need you! Wildlife barely make it..
If you see an unfamiliar cat please snap a photo and try to befriend the cat as he maybe be lost n trying to find his way home. Or worse was left behind or locked out because their owner didnt get them fixed. Homeless domestic cats friendly or feral (off spring unfixed pets) are just that domestic and need and require the care of human caretakers!
All seasons are a struggle for homeless cats but winter is worst of all. The summers kittens now feral rarely make it, females n males with injuries succumb to their infections, frost bites unimaginable pain. The pain from starvation daily.
Please support local TNR and rescue efforts. Usually one persons effort that spares and save 100s each year with your help bringing attention to a suffering cat or through a few dollar donation. Imagine what could be done with a bit more support n man power!
If you know a homeless cat please consider helping him through a quick trap, vet. visit n if feral a dog house a bit of food n water bowl. If friendly you wont know unless you try and help. Maybe a lost pet! A shelter will eventually have room for him if not.
A 2nd chance only you can give him!
We can guide you! Dont you wonder where that cat goes every night? Just feeding does nothing but prolong the suffering. What are they waiting for? A bit of attention, help home, a new home. They did not ask or ever want to suffer homelessness!
TNR spares generations from suffering, ends populations in communities, rehomes friendly cats, shelters n feeds feral cats.
They know they need humans to survive please dont just look away it maybe their last night and alone!
Sorry so long however I've been volunteering for 20 years now! I see a huge change for the better! Huge! But we need not stop until no pet is suffering n a last generation of feral cats lives cared for in New London county ! Joining a worldwide efffort. Some places have no kitten season n no pets suffering homelessness.

05/24/2022

CAUTION DRIVERS:
Raccoons, slow opossums, foxes, squirrels, deer n other wild mothers are on the move. Out making quick trips for food leaving babies in dens. Many are out at dusk n dawn hours, as they are in the den protecting them at night. Too many don't make it back n the babies can't survive without their mothers! And they simply can't be found. So please take extra care while driving many of our wild mothers have their babies in tow! If you see one expect more!
We need our wildlife all have a place n purpose!

05/05/2022

💖ADOPTED!💖
See more here:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=973752393316307&id=100008719861530
FOR ADOPTION
UPDATE: Went to vet. he is now neutered n up to date on his vaccines. Ready to join his new family! Please share!!
This young boy found himself alone on the streets n made it to a Norwich TNR project we just started.
I think he's asking anyone have room for me. A cuddly fun boy!
We are getting him vet. care n he will be ready to be the loved pet he deserves to be.
Male medium hair buff @ 1-2 years.
(Can't adopt please consider supporting this project, $5.00s or more adds up to saving cats like him)
Donate below
😼
https://www.facebook.com/618425398287267/posts/4906448239484940/

03/29/2022

Hello all!
Its hard to hear all the complaints about cyotes, foxes and Bob cats from people in neighborhoods with unmanged stray n ferals cat problems. Opening the door to these wild animals!
Not to mention putting pets in danger. The resources are in place for neighborhoods n residents to take control n keep both pets n wildlife safe.
While ending the suffering of generations of feral domestic cats n kittens! Feeding without TNR promotes more n more suffering. And turning a blind eye or complaining does the same!
Thank you to the many neighbors, neighborhoods, residents n supporters that have seen TNR as their nieghborhoods
solution!
And a solution anyone can take!
Info. on local resources are a finger tip away!

03/17/2022

https://www.facebook.com/473005242742312/posts/5006300676079390/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
on Behalf of Hummingbirds:
This hummingbird is unable to retract her tongue due to fungal spores that have germinated on her tongue or in her gullet caused by folks mixing honey or anything other than plain white sugar with water. She will die because she can no longer feed.
If you have feeders, PLEASE USE ONLY PLAIN WHITE SUGAR in your mixture of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. No organic or raw or brown sugar, no powdered sugar, no honey, no artificial sugar. Use plain white sugar/water mixture which is most similar to actual flower nectar. And no toxic red color liquids such as koolaid etc.. !
Change the sugar water mixture every couple of days, especially during high temperatures, as it will start to ferment if it sits out for days on end.
If you can't or won't do this, please do not put out a feeder at all.

02/27/2022

UPDATE: 5/5
Doing great not wandering except to the doors of his neighborhood friends that support him 100%!
This cat been caught and to the vet, neutered n scratch by his eye is healing. He is being evaluated for adoption while he recovers his misfortune and vet. care of being homeless! Thanks to the combined efforts of everyone involved. It take a combined effort n resources to rescue each homeless or suffering pet! Thank you everyone. If you like to help support his rescue please donated to the Autumn's fund at Ledyard animal control shelter!
🖐FOUND/SEEN Ledyard Avery Hill area.
Are you missing this cat or know him! Very skinny, beautiful coat is matted n has an eye injury. Black with grey under coat adult.
Very very hungry n is now sleeping in a warm cat shelter while I try n get him or her to our veterinarian.
😿Please share I believe friendly but scared!
Any info please let us know.

02/06/2022

UPDATE: 3/25.
A meet n greet with a new home we carefilly screened for will go down Sunday! Keep you posted!
FOR ADOPTION
UPDATE: 3/15/2922. We are still looking for a home for this little guy!
Hello friends n supporters!
Our community once again reaches out for help. This little guys mother has hit hard times through the covid pandemic. And must make a hard decision to rehome her pet. This has been happening allot. But we once again will be happy to help and pull resources together!
He is almost 4, up to date on vaccines. 8-10 lbs, asks to go out, good with cats n dogs, rides in car n used for emotional support.
Interested in adopting, supporting his medical care or fostering him please contact us or click here to support.
https://www.facebook.com/618425398287267/posts/4791382534324845/
Pease share!

01/30/2022

ATTENTION
Please take care to dig out feral cat containers n shelters. Making sure their entrances are cleared of snow. Helps keep the cats n shelter dry! Leaning a piece of plywood or similar against entrance will shield them n keep snow away. Take care no dampness or wet gets in or on the cats as they will freeze.
Offer bowl of water n food in a shoveled out area!
Info on shelters:

01/15/2022

😼 :Update: 😼
A pregnant cat that many people have contacted us about n tried to help.
Well she is comfortable in a foster home n is friendly! Last nite she gave birth too 5 tiny new lives at 1 am! 3 hours after rescue! She was waiting for us! Foster dad was a bit anxious however we video chatted n all went well. Pictures to come. Thank you all for your help and to the ones who stood next to us in the freezing cold searching for 3 days, a big meow from lil mama kitty too!
THANK YOU!
All together WE did it!

01/05/2022

UPDATE: 6/3/22
These 2 boys are happy, healthy n now settled into their warehouse home. Since pretty friendly boys the attention they get from staff n customers is great! 😸
HAPPY ENDING
These two friends found a forever home together after months of surviving alone. You dont have to have a stable or farm to adopt. They will be living in a warehouse, with daily care n attention. Their presence will keep the pests under control.
Thank you all for helping us help them!

01/04/2022

😼 JANUARY FUNDRAISER 😼
Hi all!
Super cold n all bundled up, out looking for lost n stray kittys that were brought to our attention! I can barely stand the cold but will preserver as I know feral or friendly they are suffering, cold hungry n lonely. Please, join us in our fundraiser! We are having to use out of town vet. clinics as covid has all but shut down our local low cost vets n clinics. No matter the cost all together we must continue on!
Min. Facebook donation is $5. $5. donations have been the most successful n added up to saving 100s in 2021!
Join us in 2022!

12/21/2021

FOUND CAT
Preston/Griswold
Rt.164.
Friendly tiger n white med. hair male.
Is he lost or abandon?
He was very cold, crying, covered in ticks n hungry for food n attention!
Been seen in this area for @ 2 months, maybe wandering more. Just imagine.....
PLEASE SHARE!
Help support this guy rescue by fostering, adopting or joining our fund raiser here on Facebook below.

12/21/2021

Please support local rescuers. Their efforts are instrumental in saving n sparing these pets. So many calls so many cries for help! A few dollars adds up to saving them! Join our holiday fundraiser below!

12/11/2021

😼UPDATE:
ADOPTED! Along with his best friend found on the same property! Thank you all that hep in the project!
For adoption:
Handsome grey male, fixed n recent vaccines. He a big quite clean boy looking for a forever home! Please share! PM us.
(Photos in comments!)

12/10/2021

UPDATE: Project completed. Thank you all who support our efforts. We can't do it without your support!Project starts to save cats abandoned at vacant farm!
1st cat trapped found friendly! A big gray handsome male.
Please share, as these cats will need forever homes and community support!
Update: More cats trapped n returned to owner n some rehomed!

12/08/2021

GREAT INFO IF YOUR CAT S MISSING!!!
https://www.facebook.com/FrontStreetAnimalShelter/videos/388310901737884/

12/01/2021

FOUND CAT:
NORWICH
Roath st.
Male orange cat not neutered call: (860)3035948

11/17/2021

FOR ADOPTION
Both are 2 years old n fixed. Tiger n white is a sweet boy n the torti lol is a petite female. They can be adopted together or separately.
Contact: Ledyard animal control at (860)464-9621
Please share too so they can go home before the holidays!

11/02/2021

Update:
The whole family has found wonderful forever homes thanks to our trusted shelter!SUCCESSFUL RESCUE!
Because of the combined efforts of neighbors this family is spared the struggles that come with being abandon n homeless. Thanks to the combined efforts of residents n our help they are safe now. Happily playing, eating n away from dangers. Mother is already spoken for n will be joining a wonderful home. Kittens will not be available for 3 weeks. (We rescue n do TNR, we rely on trusted shelters n foster homes for adoptions)

11/02/2021

:CAT SEEN:
On corner of Avery Hill Rd. and Bittersweet Dr. at 7:45pm today. Young dark tiger w/white feet, stomach n chest. Was standing in road, then moved off to side. I tried to approach but seemed very nervous n lost. No collar seen. In area of nitely coyote sightings. Please share share!

08/24/2021

FOR ADOPTION OR FOSTER NEEDED:
A special girl! After loosing her human mom, rescued in an abandon house n we had to have one of her blue eyes removed. Her foster home where she recovered, relearn love, played non stop n enjoyed her pets. Then they gad to move because of covid 19s effect on her job. She's a happy playful girl. She's looking for new family or friend to love n love her. Or a foster home while we find her a forever home. She loves toys n will play with you n other cats. 2 to 3 years old.
Contact us or please share all together we can find her a home for the holidays!
(More pictures in comnents)

07/14/2021

Wandering Avery Hill Rd. In Ledyard. Seems friendly but scared not neutered. Is he lost or abandon!

07/14/2021

Update: kitten adopted. Thanks to supporters, shelters n local vet.s n rescue groups we have started. Kittens rescued, mamas n males fixed. Approx. 15 more to go. EVERY $1. adds up to saving n sparing much suffering while bringing joy to pets n their new owners. TNR healthy feral cats equal last generation of feral cats in this area.
TNR Project if being pulled together, approx. 25 cats n kittens to TNR, fix, find shelters and homes for. This big handsome daddy cat is friendly and looking for a home. Was abandoned in area a few years ago. More friendly cats in this project, ill up date with photos please share! If you would like to help support this project we will be posting a FB fundraiser here.

06/28/2021

Found Cat whalehead road Ledyard around number 204. Is male white with Gray tail and ears If you're missing him. Numerous calls of sightings around That Area 2:00 a.m.

06/14/2021

CAUTION Drivers:
Raccoons, slow opossums, foxes, squirrels, deer n other wild mothers are on the move. Out making quick trips for food leaving babies in dens. Many are out at dusk n dawn hours, as they are in the den protecting them at night. Too many don't make it back n the babies can't survive without their mothers! And they simply can't be found. So please take extra care while driving many of our wild mothers have their babies in tow! If you see one expect more!
We need our wildlife all have a place n purpose!

06/05/2021

UPDATE: Because of the combined efforts of all involved he found his way back home, thankbyou everyone!Taftville
FOUND DOG:
Male tan chihuahua found wandering over an hour at laundry mat in Taftvile near Lisbon Tire. Safe in Norwich call if this is your boy. (860)303-5948.