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Ruiz's Whiskers & Critters

Small, home-based cat rescue and T-N-R

08/08/2024

Still looking for homes for these 3 little ones. They're 16 weeks old. Have had their first shots, been wormed and are super healthy. The boys (Basil and Fennel) have appointments to be neutered on August 22nd. The girl (Chive) is still a bit too small to get spayed. All are super friendly and have been well socialized with people and get along well with my older cats. More info on their individual personalities will be with their pictures. They're all free to a good home. Message me if you have any questions or are interested in adding one (or more) of them to your family!

07/06/2024

Some updates on the rescue kitties. Sage and Dill all went off to their forever homes. Mama Rosemary went to live at Breaking Free Therapeutic Riding Center as a barn kitty after she was fixed. We're so thankful they were able to take her in. Basil, Fennel and Chive are still looking for their forever homes. All have had their first shots, been wormed and tested negative for FELV/FIV.

05/18/2024

Life has been busy and I haven't updated much but Rosemary's babies are now a month old!

04/20/2024

Rosie moved into her foster home this afternoon and if all goes well her foster will be adopting her! Thank you so much to the fosters out there. Rescues and shelters are full and the extra help is so appreciated.

04/19/2024

Rosemary and her babies are doing great! Rosemary, our feral mom, is taking excellent care of her little ones, and they're growing rapidly. We're excited to see them grow and become the best versions of themselves.

04/17/2024

This feral mama had her babies yesterday (4/16/24) next to a barbershop that's soon to open. There were construction materials all around and very unsafe. We were able to get mama and all her babies to safety. She's terrified but doing a great job of taking care of them.

04/07/2024

Spent some time loving on Rosie last night. She's super sweet and spending time with this calm girl is the perfect way to relax for the evening. She's spayed, fully vaccinated and FIV/FELV negative.

04/01/2024

Liberty (formerly known as Dahlia) finally went to her forever home yesterday! Here's a pic of her having a much deserved meal and nap after her 9 hour drive home!

03/24/2024

Are you looking for a laid back, relaxed kitty? Rosie might be the furry friend you've been looking for!

A little info on Rosie. She's FELV/FIV negative, spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She's around 2 years old and very sweet. She does great with other cats and has been fine around my large dog.

Feel free to message me if you have additional questions or would like to meet this lovely girl!

03/19/2024

Update on Mittens! Her adopter, Brittany Basehart, sent some pictures of her settling in. Mittens will be living in Brittany's barn after she gets adjusted to her new home. She's much happier in an outdoor setting than she was inside. Not all kitties are satisfied and can become super stressed when they've been used to living out doors, so we're super thankful that Brittany had a place in her barn and in her heart for Mittens.

03/19/2024

On a personal note but still cat related. We had to take our buddy Jack to PetPlex for an emergency last night. We noticed him making several trips to the litter box with little to no urine coming and that's an indicator of UTI or crystals in their urine. In male cats especially this can be dangerous because their more narrow urethra can become blocked. We caught it very early this time and as there were no crystals or infection found he's been diagnosed with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, which is an exclusionary diagnosis. The cause is unknown but it's believed to be an unnatural stress response. He's on new food to help keep him more calm and other meds to help relax him but he seems to be doing much better today! Please keep our little guy in your prayers.

03/17/2024

Mittens was only with us a few days but she went to her forever home this morning! Hooray Mittens!

03/14/2024

Rosie is still looking for her forever home! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions about this cute girl or are interested in adopting her!

03/14/2024

Updates: Mittens got spayed, tested and vaccinated today at Bliss Veterinary Services in Newcomerstown. She is FELV/FIV negative and a happy, healthy girl about a year old. She's very affectionate and gentle. Here's a pic of her from last night and one from today with her cone of shame.

03/13/2024

Trapped this little lady this morning off of Main St. in New Concord. She's off to the vet tomorrow for testing and spay!

03/13/2024

Mittens

03/10/2024

I've had a couple people ask about supplies we need so I thought I'd just post a link to an Amazon list of things we currently need or could use!

03/10/2024

If you find a litter of kittens in a secluded and sheltered area, such as under a bush or deck, keep a watchful eye out for the mother cat. Mother cats still need to eat, so they tend to leave their young to go hunt for prey to nourish themselves and provide milk for their kittens.

Their internal clock guides them back to their litter when it is time to nurse the kittens, which is normally every 2-3 hours. If the mother cat does not return after 5 or more hours, it may be time to intervene and help the kittens.

Mother cats that do not return are usually injured or possibly killed, but some can abandon their litters. Whatever the reason may be, if the kittens are left alone for too long they may not survive.

Source: Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior & Training

03/08/2024

Keep your pets in mind when you're decorating your home and yard with new plants this spring! Some plants are toxic to your pets even if they don't eat them!

03/06/2024

All good news today! Dahlia(now named Liberty)is officially adopted and will be picked up by her family at the end of the month. They're coming all the way from Indiana for her! Rosie also had her spay today and did well!

03/02/2024

Congratulations to The Chatty Cat Cafe!

03/02/2024

Rosie is feeling so much better today and wants remind everyone to show a little love to the rescue cats today as it's International Rescue Cat Day! Take a moment to share posts from your favorite rescues to support all they do!

02/29/2024

Rosie's mild Upper Respiratory Infection seems to be a bit worse today so we'll be starting her on some medication for that this afternoon. Thank you so much for the donations we've received! Every little bit helps and the kitties are so appreciative!

02/28/2024

Rosie and Victor had their vet appointment today at Animal Clinic at Cambridge! Rosie got her vaccinations and spay appointment set but Victor needs more time to recover. His wound was cleaned and he was given an antibiotic shot. Both are doing well. More info to come on both. Thank you to New Concord Feral Cats, Inc. for continuing to care for Victor.

02/24/2024

Kitty room and crates are clean and more organized this morning! Even with all the snow on the ground, we know spring cleaning is coming soon. If you're clearing out some of your old towels and washcloths please consider reaching out to me or other rescues as they are almost always needed! Here's a pic of Rosie hanging out her freshly cleaned crate!

02/22/2024

Meet Rosie! She's our newest intake and seems pretty friendly. She'll be available for adoption as soon as she's spayed and vetted!

02/20/2024

One of the best ways to love your pets is to make sure they're spayed/neutered!

02/19/2024

Edit: Dahlia is pending adoption! Dahlia is ready to go to her new home. She is spayed and vaccinated and felv negative. Somewhere around 8 months to a year old. This little girl is super affectionate and cuddly. She's been a little nervous around our cats but not aggressive. No reaction at all to our large dog. Reach out to me if you're interested in adopting this sweet girl.

02/16/2024

Dahlia is feeling much better today. Here's a short video of her enjoying a treat.

02/14/2024

Dahlia (now named Liberty) has been adopted and goes to be with her new family March 30th!

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