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!

12/01/2024

We took in Trixie because she was in a horrible situation and needed out! She wasn’t treated very nicely in her last home, but things are looking up for this adorable tabby! She’s been with us for a few me the and is a lovey ❤️ she’s about 3 years old and very loving. She doesn’t seem to like other cats but doesn’t mind our dogs. If you would like to give this girl a home for the holidays dm us.

12/01/2024

We took in Patches a few months ago after his owner couldn’t care for him any longer. He was untreated for diabetes and needed some dental work. Well guess who is ready for his forever home! He has no teeth, no claws 😞, cat and dog friendly. Can you help get this guy into his forever home for the holidays? Dm us.

12/01/2024

Sugar would love to be in her forever home for the holidays ❤️. If you are interested in this cat loving senior girl dm us.

11/18/2024

For those of you asking, Blue and Taco found their forever home with a friend of the woman that was fostering them. ❤️❤️

11/17/2024

14 year old declawed Mamita just surrendered to the shelter. Can anyone foster?

11/04/2024

This gorgeous tabby girl needs a foster or adopter, can you help? Dm or email us.

11/03/2024

Blue and Taco (8,10) lost their owner and are alone in the apartment being fed by a neighbor. Sadly they are days away from going to the shelter where they will be split up and at risk. Can you open your ❤️and home to foster or adopt this bonded pair?

11/03/2024

Today is the best day for Sweetie, her foster mom Kathy has decided to adopt this sweet senior girl and we could t be happier! November is adopt a senior pet month and we hope this is just the beginning for our many seniors in need.

10/25/2024

Little girl is marked as urgent at this shelter meaning she’s at risk 💔. She’s having a hard time adjusting to the cage. She was surrendered due to her owner passing. She’s 5 years old. Please dm us if you can help give this girl a chance

10/23/2024

Senior guy looking for foster or adopter. Dm if you can help.

10/22/2024

I won’t share all the details from Trixie’s former life but it’s heartbreaking. A little over a week with us and she’s making biscuits on my arm and snuggled next to me taking a nap. This girl is truly incredible. We will be getting her vetted next week and she will be ready for her forever home ❤️

10/21/2024

Sunshine is such a sweet girl. She is cat and dog friendly, although she seems to prefer human company. She’s a little doll at the wonderful age of 16! She’s a sweet girl loves to look out the window ❤️ Available to adopt

10/20/2024

Good night from Trixie 🩷

10/20/2024

Life imitating art - Bailey 💙

10/20/2024

Read more about Bailey and our other adoptable cats on Petfinder

Bailey is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Perrineville, NJ. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

10/20/2024

Zoey is currently at the Burlington County Animal Shelter and desperately needs a foster or adopter. She is cat friendly and a sweetie. Dm is to foster or adopt.

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Millstone Township, NJ
08535

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https://dutchieandrenee.com/

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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 🍌

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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