Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation

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Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation

The Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation is dedicated to assisting displaced older cats by helping find them foster and permanent homes. Dave & Lisa
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Our objective is to assist senior cats who are turned into shelters for whatever reason and are in need of a foster or permanent home in which to spend their final years. Our love of older cats and our motivation to focus on senior and geriatric cats started with Dutchie and Renee, Dave’s faithful companions from years past, who left us at age 16 1/2 for kitty heaven in 2016. As both aged graceful

ly we witnessed their physical and psychological changes and the changes in their needs; when they got older both needed medicine and near the end, Renee also required fluid therapy which we willingly provided knowing that it extended and gave her quality of life. We realized that older cats with life still left in them could end up without someone to care for them through no fault of their own. Although most older cats do not require medical care, some do. Most recently, we adopted Maggie. At age 14, Maggie was surrendered by her owner to the Burlington County Animal Shelter. After seeing her picture, we decided to meet her which resulted in one more cat lucky enough to join the Lande family. After taking her home, we took Maggie for a wellness check and found out she had diabetes which explained why she was not feeling well. But we saw that once her diabetes was under control, she began to feel better and live a normal life. To control her diabetes, we give her insulin injections twice a day and she continues to live a healthy and happy life. We are currently looking for people who wish to foster senior and geriatric cats which will allow us to pull these older cats from local shelters. The obvious goal is to find permanent homes for these deserving older cats. Adopting an older cat has both benefits and drawbacks. Older cats have already lived most of their life so when a person adopts a senior or geriatric cat it is with the understanding that their newest furry companion may only be around for a few months or a few years at best (which also means that a person’s commitment to the cat is usually short term if that was an issue preventing someone from committing to adopt). Although many do not, some old cats may also have a medical condition that needs to be treated. Hey, if Dave and I can learn to give medicine, administer fluids and give insulin injections then anyone can! The most heartfelt benefit is that you have saved an older cat from a likely premature death in a shelter and in return you will receive unconditional love from a faithful companion! We are accepting donations to assist with things like adoption fees, medical screenings, and medical treatment. Be assured that all of your donation goes towards the beneficiaries of the Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation. We have paid and will continue to pay for all the foundations administration costs. If you wish to donate, please make checks payable to the Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation and send them to 88 Agress Rd, Millstone Twp, NJ 08535, or you can donate via PayPal to [email protected]. If you are interested in fostering, please feel free contact us at [email protected].

* The Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation is a 501c3 registered non-profit corporation so all donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!

08/25/2024

Welcome Bailey to our rescue!! Thank you Tara for picking him up today! This handsome guy will be vetted and be out on a weight loss plan to get him in the best shape possible maybe he’s just big b***d!

08/24/2024

We have some sad news, despite the best of efforts from the emergency care Sammy received, the decision was made to let him pass. His bloodwork led the vets to believe he was battling cancer, in addition to his diabetes. It is never an easy decision to have to make and the hardest part of being an animal lover. Thank you to Madelyn for being an amazing foster mom and opening up her heart and her home to Sammy. We know his last days were full of love ❤️. Thank you to everyone that sent a donation. We will use the funds to pay Sammy’s bills.

08/24/2024

We have an emergency with Sammy - he is on his way to the emergency vet and we are not sure what’s wrong. We do know that are funds are critically low and we need your help to continue to provide medical care to the seniors in our rescue. Every dollar goes directly to help our seniors. Please donate so that we can continue to save senior cats. Without you, there will be no rescue. We can’t do it without you ❤️. Thank you

08/16/2024

Sometimes the universe knows just what you need - today we received the best news, Luna’s foster mom has decided to officially adopt her! Luna was at the shelter and was severely obese and not doing well. Nicole offered to foster and fell in love (that sometimes happens). Luna is one lucky girl. Thank you Nicole!

08/16/2024

Olive is a chub chub who is currently confined to a small bathroom. Her elderly owner moved in with family and the dogs are not cat friendly. We would love to get Olive into a foster home and help her on her journey to a healthy weight. If you can foster dm us.

08/16/2024

A few of our adorable fosters🩷🩷🩷 and . All available for adoption

08/16/2024

We were asked to help secure a foster for Bailey and all 25lbs of him! Well guess what, his prayers were answered and this big guy will be leaving the shelter soon thanks to Tara for offering to foster him. Look for updates as Bailey works on shedding some pounds!

08/15/2024

Look at
This chubby guy!! He needs a foster or adopter - dm us if you can help.

08/09/2024

Anyone looking for an adorable ginger duo?

08/09/2024

I have been trying to help the hoarding situation in central NJ.

Cats of various ages available to adopt or foster. All are under the age of 2. Mom and babies also.

All will be vetted before adopted/fostering. If you can help please dm us. We have limited time for placement 💔

08/05/2024

To all our cat loving followers, we could really use your help. We have taken in so many seniors recently and right now we don't have enough funds to get them all vetted.

We always make sure any senior cat in our rescue has an exam, bloodwork and any needed medical care (dental, insulin, etc), before we adopt them out. Recent cases have depleted our funds.

We appreciate every donation and know that 100% of your donation is not only tax deductible, but goes directly to care of the senior cats in our rescue.

If anyone has any ideas for a fundraiser, let me know.

Here is the link for our paypal, please share to keep our rescue going so we can save more senior cats. Thank you.

Go to paypal.me/dutchieandrenee and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

08/01/2024

There is an awful hoarding situation currently going on in NJ and so many rescues are trying to help as many cats and kittens as possible.
While our primary focus is in helping senior cats, my heart breaks for all of this cats (mostly under the age of 2), that need help. We are looking for fosters to take 1 or 2 kittens. They have not yet been vetted (which will be covered). If you can foster dm us. Thank you ❤️

07/31/2024

Pizza Crust is safe❤️. Thank you Kim and thanks to everyone that shared her story.

07/31/2024

RUPERT💙💙💙 this handsome senior gentleman was living in a tent with his owner who is homeless. He is now at the shelter looking for his forever home He did come in with another cat who has since been adopted. Would you like to adopt this biscuit making lover of a cat? Maybe foster? Let me know. He is currently in the Southern Ocean County Shelter but can be transported.

07/30/2024

UPDATE♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
This cutie is heading out of the shelter. Waiting on confirmation!!!!

Ok my cat lovers I have a special request- this 19-year-old senior girl is at risk and we have until Thursday to get her into a foster home. She’s lovely and friendly and diabetic. Is there anyone that can help her? 💔

07/28/2024

Pixie had someone interested in her but it fell through 💔. Pixie is at risk due to all the kittens in the shelter. Can anyone foster this pretty girl 💖? Dm us please

07/26/2024

If you are in the NJ area and can foster kittens please reach out to this shelter. Having too many kittens puts seniors at risk. Fostering kittens is a lot of fun! That’s how I got started, a litter or 11 kittens in 2015 and look how far we have come! Reach out to the shelter if you can help ❤️

07/25/2024

10 year old Bandit is in need of a new home. Located Sussex County. Owner had a stroke and friend took into her home and one of her cats is not getting along with Bandit. Can you foster or adopt? Dm us.

07/24/2024

Owner died and Pixie has found herself at the shelter. Shes 13 and not doing well in a cage. Can anyone foster? This senior girl needs a chance ❤️

07/24/2024

This handsome senior, who we will call Patches, was at risk if euthanasia as his owner went into assisted living. Thankfully Emily offered to transport and we have a room open for him. He has untreated diabetes and will be going to the vet in the next day or so. Patches is also lucky to have a guardian angel who will be making sure he gets the best home ❤️

07/24/2024

If you are looking to adopt a senior, NSAL has many available ❤️

07/24/2024

A few days with us and Gypsy Rose 🌹 is out from hiding and interested in head scratches. Available for adoption.

07/23/2024

How cute l are these two!! Drexel and Drew are the most bonded couple we have ever come across@. They need to be adopted together. Do you have room for this handsome duo? ❤️❤️

07/22/2024

Please help us save more seniors ❤️

https://www.paypal.me/dutchieandrenee

07/21/2024

Emergency foster needed for Lizzy -Staten Island or surrounding area. Landlord is threatening to kick this kitty out in the street. Can someone help? Please dm us if you can help.

07/19/2024

Our funds are very low for the number of cats we have in our rescue that need vetting.

If you can, please take the time to make a donation to help support the animals in our care. No amount too small or large!

Thank you all for your support which allows us to continue saving more senior cats. Lisa

Help me spread the word about Dutchie & Renee Senior Cat Rescue. Together we can make a difference.

07/19/2024

I picked up this shy girl from the shelter this week. Her name is Gypsy Rose and she’s very shy right now because she has no idea where why she lost her home 💔. She will need some tlc and patience but she’s already shown me she loves head scratches. Welcome to our rescue, 🌹 we will find you the best forever home

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11 year old (blind) Grandpa is safe with foster ♥️. This special needs guy is so handsome, look at that gorgeous coat! Thank you to Jeanette for fostering him!

Grandpa needs out of the shelter

East Orange NJ. Grandpa is special needs (blind) and needs out of the shelter and into a home. Can you help? Dm us if you can.

14 year old George would love to get out of his cage and into a home (adopter or foster) let us know if you can help with a dm. Let’s help get this buff guy out of a cage and into a home ♥️

Miss Luna is getting her cardio! Miss Luna knows the key to weight loss, exercise 😊. Luna has been the best foster, and will be available for adoption once she receives a checkup. How amazing is her progress!!!

Best news!! Spring has officially been adopted by the Stein Family. A big thank you to @frankiescatshack for all that they do for senior cats and of course for adopting Miss Spring. Happy Tears!!! #whywedowhatwedo

Miss Luna enjoying an evening banana 🍌

Meet Daisy “Jones” she was surrendered to us yesterday as her owners were moving and couldn’t take her with them. This girl is pure purrfection. Daisy is 12 years old, up to date with vaccines and bloodwork and no health concerns. This beauty is being fostered by my friend Lisa who says she is a biscuit making beauty! She’s been with Lisa for one day and is already on her lap making biscuits 💖 If you are interested in adopting dm us.

Mr. Meow meow needs a special foster to love him in his final days. We are not sure how long he has, but we do know the shelter is no place for his final days. Can you help be a hospice foster to this loving senior guy? Dm us if you can.

Mikey was surrendered because his owner fell ill. At 8 years old he is confused to be in a cage. If you would like to foster or adopt dm or email us.

We rescued Pearl a few months ago from a shelter in Philly. She was at risk of euthanasia because she was diabetic. Pearl has been doing great with her daily insulin infections (so easy even Dave can do them). This girl has been waiting for her forever home where she would prefer to be the queen. Pearl is 10 years old and an absolute doll. Email or dm is for an application to adopt.

Well this may be our quickest adoption ever! Guess who is heading home already! Sweetie Pie aka Kitty has melted hearts and will be going to her forever home where she has a lovely senior dog to keep her company. She got a great bill of health from the vet and will be on daily eye meds to keep her comfortable. I can’t wait for her to meet her new family!!! #whywedowhatwedo

You can see how happy Chloe is to be loved again. No more shelter for you little lady. Only good things from now on, I promise ❤️. Goodnight, love Chloe

Chloe just arrived and looks like she was hungry! Such a good sign. Thank you to Emma for getting her down to us from the shelter. This girl is in good hands now 💕

November is adopt a Senior Cat Month Are you looking for a senior friend dm us and we can help you find one❤️

Our newest rescue is Debbie (suggest a new name in comments) *new name new life*. She is enjoying lunch in bed as every queen should ❤️

Johnny is 10 years old and looking for his forever home. Located in Jackson NJ. He gets along with other cats and is a sweetie pie. He is current with vaccines. Dm if you can help Johnny find his forever home.

I picked up this gentle giant last week from the shelter. Loki is 7 years old and his family moved and left him at the shelter. He is one of the sweetest boys. Loki will be heading to his forever family next week. #luckyloki #whywedowhatwedo

Riley has put her shyness behind her and ready to go to her forever home with her brother Joker. Why adopt one cat when you can have two? ❤️❤️

This handsome guy is available for adoption with his sister Riley 💖#dutchieandreneeseniorcatrescue

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Our Story

Started in March 2017 following the death of Dave’s beloved 16 year old cats that form the name, the Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation was created to assist older cats who are turned into animal shelters or who are losing their home (for whatever reason – we try not to be judgmental) and are in need of a foster or permanent home in which to spend their final years. Through Dutchie and Renee, we came to realize that older cats still have plenty of life left in them and that it was possible for an older cat to end up without someone to care for them through no fault of their own (the death of their pet parent, their family moved away, and so forth). Older cats in shelters are often overlooked due to the demand for kittens and other reasons such as failing health, resulting in a high rate of euthanasia. We are dedicated to saving as many older cats as we can and providing them with home full of love so that they can live out the rest of their days with dignity and happiness. We are not always successful and some of the older cats we rescue never leave their foster situation before they can be placed with their foster situation their last good-bye. But for the ones we successfully place, we take comfort knowing they found their forever home and that they will never again be alone.

We are always looking for people to adopt or foster older cats which allows us to pull older cats from local shelters where they do not do well. It is important to remember that older cats have already lived most of their life so when a person adopts an older cat it is with the understanding that their newest companion may only be around for a few months or a few years at best (which also means that a person’s commitment to an older cat is usually shorter). Older cats are generally calmer than kittens and younger cats and make better pets particularly for older persons. Adopting or fostering an older cat saves them from a likely premature death for which you will receive unconditional love from a faithful companion. If you wish to make a donation, please make checks payable to the “Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation” and mail them to 88 Agress Rd, Millstone Twp, NJ 08535, or you can donate via PayPal to [email protected]. All donations (100%) go towards the care of older cats pulled through the Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation as Dave and Lisa pay all administrative costs associated with the rescue. If you are interested in fostering, please feel free contact us at [email protected]. * The Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Foundation is a 501c3 registered non-profit corporation so all donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for your very kind support! Dave & Lisa Lande