Compassion for the Exceptional Toe Beanz

09/04/2025

Wobbly Wednesday

Meet Foxtrot and Jitterbug—two adorable three-month-old kittens with mild/moderate CH. Rescued from the San Jose Shelter! 💕
These special little ones are full of love, charm, and resilience, and they are now ready to find their forever homes. Both are very affectionate and love to follow you around for attention and cuddles.
They love to seek human affection.

While they enjoy eachothers company they do not have to be adopted together—they can thrive just as well separately.

Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) may have a wobbly gait, but they live happy and healthy lives, just like any other cat!

What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH)?
Want to learn more?
Visit:
https://www.thenoahcenter.org/2022/09/28/the-truth-about-ch-cats/

Ready to adopt? Visit http://ebarr.org/cats-kittens
📩 Email your completed application to [email protected]

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08/31/2025

Benicia, CA

08/20/2025

Macho is available to meet/adopt by appointment. He is cute, friendly and ready. He is not much of a climber due to having one of his front legs amputated, so he is a tri pod. But he gets around just fine and loves playing with other cats.

07/27/2025

We welcomed this special boy from another rescue that wasn’t comfortable handling his case—but we’ve had the honor of helping kittens like him before, and we know they absolutely deserve a chance.

Achilles was born with a deformity to his left ankle but that doesn’t slow him down one bit! He uses his leg like a pro, walks just fine and uses the litter box. He plays with all the zest and zoomies you'd expect from a kitten!
All of his siblings were born without any issues and have already found their forever homes. Now it’s his turn.

Achilles is sweet, affectionate, and endlessly curious. He may need a little extra support as he grows—maybe some physical therapy or mobility support down the line—but right now, he’s just a happy, playful kitten living his best life.

We’re looking for a special adopter who sees his heart before his leg. Someone who understands that “different” doesn’t mean “less.” ❤️

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a kitten who’s already proven how strong and adaptable he is, Achilles is waiting for you.

📩 Apply to adopt at
www.ebarr.org/cats-kittens

💚 Donations always appreciated:
Venmo: (code: 9935)
PayPal: paypal.me/EastBayAnimalRescue

07/09/2025

💔 With a heavy heart, I’m sad to share that little Possum has passed. He was the tiny blind kitten we rescued from a work site with his sister. Possum came to us in critical condition—fragile and very sick.

Last night was touch and go, and this morning, he let us know he was ready to rest. He stopped fighting.

This loss has hit me especially hard. Not long ago, I lost Toph—my sweet blind girl—to FIP. She was only five. I had so much hope for Possum, and I truly believed he might pull through.

His sister, Raccoon, is still with us and doing well. She’s strong and thriving—and I think she deserves a fresh start with a new name. If you have any name suggestions, I’d love to hear them. My brain and heart are a bit broken today. Missed most of my morning with a migraine and very little sleep.

Thank you to everyone who’s followed their story, supported us, and held space for the hard days too.
We appreciate you all!.

07/02/2025

EMERGENCY RESCUE – BLIND KITTENS IN NEED

We received a heartbreaking call from a concerned citizen in Vacaville about a blind kitten in desperate need of help. What we found was even more urgent—two very sick babies, barely surviving, covered in fleas and burrs, and in critical condition.

💔 The tiniest baby was born with microphthalmia, a condition that left him with severely underdeveloped eyes. He will never see the world.
💔 His sister has a ruptured left eye—painful, swollen, and beyond saving. She will need surgery to remove it once she’s strong enough.

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, both kittens were rushed to our medical team. They are now safe, warm, and receiving the food, medication, and comfort they desperately need—but their journey is far from over.
They both face a long road to recovery, and surgery costs alone will be in the thousands. We can’t do this without your help.

🙏 Please, if you’re able, donate today to help us give these babies the second chance they deserve. Every dollar makes a difference. No amount is too small.

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1427712

VENMO

(code:9935)

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q3QM2BGKWWZK?ref_=wl_share

💗 Thank you for being part of their rescue story.
EBARR - East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge

06/24/2025

Meet Taps & Jazz 🎶
These sweet boys were found in the middle of the road in Richmond, CA.—one barely alive. Thanks to amazing Good Samaritans, they made it to EBARR and into our care.

Both have cerebellar hypoplasia (wobbly cat syndrome), but that doesn’t stop them!
Taps is a little bit more wobbly and less steady on his feet, but full of determination.
Jazz is a silly spitfire who loves cuddles and chaos.

They’ll be with us until they’re ready for forever homes. Stay tuned for updates! 🐾

06/08/2025

05/30/2025

Meet Radar — A Brave Pup Ready to Find His Forever Friend! 🐾

Radar is a sweet, resilient soul who’s ready to open his heart to a new furry companion — and to you. After surviving heartbreaking abuse that left him with limited vision, this brave pup has shown nothing but courage and a will to love. Now, he's searching for a home where he can thrive with the support of at least one other friendly dog. A canine buddy will help boost his confidence and remind him he’s never alone again.

Despite his tough start, Radar is blossoming into the playful, curious pup he was meant to be. He’s making incredible progress with potty training and has taken well to clicker training — showing everyone just how capable and determined he is.

What Radar needs most is a home filled with patience, compassion, and love — a place where he can continue healing and simply be a dog. If you think you can offer that safe haven, we’d love to talk with you about how you can be part of his bright future.

To learn more or begin the adoption process, please visit www.ebarr.org/dogs-puppies and complete an application. You can email it to us at [email protected]. Once approved, we’ll gladly arrange a meet-and-greet to introduce you to this special boy.

Radar is ready to love and be loved — maybe by you. 💛

EBARR - East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge

05/28/2025

These past few months have been some of the hardest our rescue has ever faced. We've said goodbye to far too many of our sick and elderly fosters—each loss leaving a deep ache in our hearts.

This week, with a heart heavier than words can express, we said goodbye to our sweet Penelope Rose. Our beloved “PP” began having uncontrollable seizures, and we had to make the incredibly painful decision to let her go.

PP was a fighter through and through. No matter what life threw at her, she greeted me every single day with joy, asking for nothing more than love and food. Her spirit was radiant, her heart so full. She had this beautiful way of making every day brighter just by being her adorable self.

I want to remember her just as she was—happy and playful. I took this video at the beginning of May, and it captures her perfectly: loving her toy.

To everyone who has supported us through donations, kind messages, and love—thank you. Your compassion means more than you know. It helps us keep going, even through the heartbreak.

Rest easy, sweet PP. You are so deeply loved and missed. 🐾💔
EBARR - East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge

05/18/2025

Kitten Season Has Hit Hard—We Need Your Help!

We are completely overwhelmed with the number of kittens in need—24 little ones still waiting for foster homes and they keep coming. On top of that, we’re caring for elderly, sick, and FIV+ cats who need extra love, medication, and supplies.

Here’s how you can help:

Foster a kitten and give them a safe place to grow.

https://www.ebarr.org/foster-volunteer

Donate supplies from our Amazon wishlists (links below).

Volunteer to help transport animals to and from the vet.

Every little bit makes a difference. Whether it’s a can of food, a soft blanket, or a lift to the vet—it matters to them.

Wishlist for kittens and fosters:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12WPQIZLDLJY9?ref_=wl_share

Wishlist for our special needs and FIV+ kitties:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q3QM2BGKWWZK?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for being part of our rescue community—we couldn’t do it without you!

EBARR - East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge