Zeus' Rescues

12/16/2024

SCRIM UPDATE:

I have not received a confirmed sighting of Scrim since Thursday morning. This is the longest I have gone since April 29th without a sighting.

Maybe he has completely moved areas of town? Maybe he went back to Mid City? Maybe he took the tracks and is in Jefferson Parish now? Maybe he was hit by a car and crawled under a house? I have no idea.

I am going to canvass all of Uptown today and talk to people to see if they have seen him anywhere. Any little bit of information I receive just might be the tip to finding him.

Thank you for your continued support in his safe capture. Michelle

12/15/2024

FRESH SHIPMENT OF PUPPIES ARRIVING TUESDAY! These 8 week old pyr mixes are being transported to us on Tuesday. Since a shelter is not the safest place for a not fully vaccinated puppy, we are looking for fosters/adopters for them starting on Tuesday! All supplies will be provided. If you don't already have an approved app, please complete one at www.zeusrescues.org.

SCRIM UPDATE:
I got a possible sighting this morning. It had been and long and heartbreaking 72 hours since the last one. The texter reported that they saw a Scrim like dog running down State Street at Magazine around 11pm Saturday night, headed towards the river. If you live on that State around that area, please check your webcams and see if it picked him up. I'd just like to know he is alive and healthy and where to refocus my search efforts.

Thanks! Michelle

12/14/2024

12/14/2024

Meet Chewbacca, Snowball and Tulip!

Winter break is a perfect time to consider fostering one of our adoptable pets, like Chewbacca, Snowball or Tulip! The pets enjoy some time out of the shelter and have some real world life experiences that make them more adoptable!

If you would like to foster over the holidays, please complete the application at www.zeusrescues.org.

SCRIM UPDATE:
We are now at 48 hours since his last sighting, crossing Claiborne to the Hoffman Triangle. We have put over 150 flyers up and handed out business cards to everyone we met in Central City. We have driven those streets looking for him (or sadly his body if he was hit by a car) to no avail.

We have gone this long a couple of times in the last 7 months without a sighting. I am really hoping he pops up somewhere today. He can be anywhere at this point. Please keep your eyes open and text me any sightings.

Thanks. Michelle

12/13/2024

Oh Mylanta! Meet Bear and Gracie. These 7 week old fluffy beans landed in our rescue program after being picked up on the side of road in middle Louisiana.

All work stopped for about 20 minutes when they came in so we could huff the puppy breath and feet, boop their noses and hold them close and tell them that they were OK.

Theses Great Pry pups are about 7 weeks old and received their first round of shots, started dewormer and got their microchips. They are ready for immediate adoption or foster. If you are interested, please complete the application at www.zeusrescues.org.

Scrim Update:

There have been no sightings since yesterday morning when he crossed Claiborne at Felicity and headed into the Hoffman Triangle.

I would like to send a very heartfelt THANK YOU to the anonymous person who dropped off these Scrim Christmas cards at the rescue building. New Orleanians are the best. I can't imagine living anywhere else. Michelle

12/12/2024

Scrim Update:

As of 1.5 hours ago, Scrim left the Lower Garden District and has headed into the Hoffman Triangle. If he is following his normal counter-clockwise tour of Nola south of Earhart, he should be in Broadmoor later today. Please keep your eyes out and let me know if you see him. I'll be in that area today.
You can see his latest movements here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1gcIl6A6tjTTQNpjFu_fb6F4nMLO3imE&usp=sharing
Thanks!
Michelle

12/12/2024

Hey! What are you doing on 12/30? Want a fun way to support Zeus' Rescues AND watch the Pelicans' game at the same time?? For one night only, you can! Scan the QR code to get your tickets. A portion of the sales from these tickets will help support or mission of eradicating pet homelessness in the New Orleans area! We will be there and hope to see you too. Michelle

12/11/2024

Meet S***k and Roman and a Scrim Update!

S***k and Roman came to us from our friends at the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter. S***k is an 8 week old wire haired mix, weighing in at a whopping 1.8 pounds. He is perfect and his tail wags so fast it appears blurry! He only has one round of shots, so his feet wont be able to touch the ground outside of your yard for a couple of months, but the wait is worth it while you get all the puppy kisses.

Roman is a 6 year old 'Black and Gold Special'. He only weighs 33 pounds, which is the perfect size for apartment living. He is currently recovering from a horrible case of demodex mange and currently receiving treatment. Demodox IS NOT contagious to humans or any other animal. The treatment is topical meds once a month and medicated baths twice weekly. His adoption fee will cover all associated costs with treating the demoted, plus whatever else he needs to become a fully healthy pup.

SCRIM UPDATE: After a very long and stressful 49 hours, I finally got a sighting. At 10:30, he was in Broadmoor on S. Galvez/Delachaise. I got another text this morning of a possible sighting around 8:30 last night in Central City on S. Rampart/Euterpe. At 6:33 this morning, he popped up Uptown near the Valence Cemetery. We were unable to get eyes on him, but are relieved to know that he is alive and well. We are still hoping for that one sighting that he goes under a house so we can seal off the yard and safely capture him.

If you live in any of those areas, please consider leaving a little food and water out for him so that he has food in his belly and stays hydrated.

THANK YOU to everyone for sending in sightings. I appreciate y'all more than words can properly express.
Michelle

12/10/2024

Meet Nugget. This 1.5 year old ginger came to us back in February as an overly friendly stray. His stunning looks and personality was a hit with the passersby at our cat window on Freret. Nugget was lucky enough to catch the eye of a foster home and now spends his days lounging around their house. They sent us these updated pics and write up:

"Nugget is the sweetest guy around. He loves to snuggle, and he wants nothing more than you to sit down with him and give him pets. He’s a curious guy though, and he will try to explore every new grocery bag you bring into your house (maybe there’s treats or new toys for him)! Nugget loved to perch on his scratching post and gaze out the windows. He’s just the best guy around. "

If you are interested in having Nugget take all the ornaments off your Christmas tree, please fill out the application at www.zeusrescues.org. Thanks! Michelle

12/09/2024

Meet Flamas! This beauty came to us with the rest of her litter back in August. They were found as tiny stray babies. At 8 months old, Flamas is the perfect amount of play and love. We would love for her to be in a forever home for the holidays.

Luckily, she was able to find a foster home until that permanent home is secured. They sent us these pics and write up!

"Flamas is a curious and snuggly kitten. She loves to lay in the sun, and sunbathe. She also loves to play with toys. She likes fuzzy blankets and pillows, and likes to make biscuits on them. She's very friendly and comfortable around other people. One of the best things about her is that she does not scratch furniture. She loves attention and pets!"

If interested, please complete the application at www.zeusrescues.org. Thanks! Michelle

12/08/2024

FOUND on Jefferson and Magazine early this morning. No chip. Call FiveOhFour.231.7865 to identify and claim.

12/08/2024

Just got a package from with a wonderful donation of custom stickers for our .504 holiday fundraiser! Come out, make a donation or get tattooed tomorrow to grab yours!

12/08/2024

SCRIM UPDATE:

Freret neighbors, heads up!

At 5:45 this morning, I received a text that he was spotted less than a block from my house again! I rushed out and canvassed the neighborhood but unfortunately couldn’t find him.

There was one other sighting yesterday at around 10:45 PM near Prytania and Euterpe. Additionally, someone sent me this video Friday night showing him by Costera on Prytania and Robert.

Thank you to everyone who’s been sharing sightings. As many of you know, he’s incredibly fast—clocked at over 20 mph—and when sprinting through these narrow one-way streets, it’s nearly impossible to keep up or catch him. Calling out his name causes him to dart into traffic so we are very careful to just track him until he gets into a safe area.

One of these sightings will eventually lead us to a spot where he’s under a house or in a semi-contained area, allowing us to safely secure and bring him home.

If you live in the Freret neighborhood, please consider putting out some food or water to help keep him healthy until we can catch him.

Thanks so much for your support!
Michelle

12/07/2024

Meet Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is one of the many cats and dogs that were rescued during our Scrim searches in Mid City. Bilbo and the rest of his litter were living under a house near UCMC. We found them during a search of that neighborhood after a Scrim sighting. We were able to trap the litter, get them fixed and they are now ready for adoption!!

Bilbo was lucky enough to find a wonderful foster home. They sent us these pics and write up:

"Mr. Bilbo Baggins is a very small and affectionate kitty! He loves kisses on his face and belly rubs. He is the biggest cuddle bug I have ever met. He’s quite vocal and loves to have full conversations with you!

Whenever I’m getting dressed in the morning, he has to stay between my legs no matter where I am. He’s a little squirmy worm, he’s not always in the mood to be held but he’ll never bite or scratch. He absolutely loves to play, whenever he’s getting a little too adventurous on the furniture, he can always be redirected with some toys and playing.

He is seriously such a sweet little dude, I can’t wait for him to find his forever home!"

If you are interested in Bilbo, please complete the online application at www.zeusrescues.org. Thanks! Michelle

12/06/2024

SCRIM UPDATE:

Scrim left the LGD sometime last night and popped up at 5:01am on Fontainebleau and Pine. Our next sightings were at 1:36pm at Galvez and Octavia. He came 2 blocks near my house, but was scared off by the SWB crew repairing a hole in the ground. He later went into the OG cemetery, ran past Newman and was last seen at 1:52pm running past Henry's bar on Soniat/Magazine towards Audubon.

Whew. I hope he loops back around to my house or the cemetery!

Thank you to everyone for letting me know he was safe and where he was! If you live anywhere around Henry's, please consider putting out a little food and water for him. Thanks!

Michelle

12/06/2024

Meet Estonia! This 7 month old kitten came to us from our friends at Trap Dat Cat. She and her litter were rescued as tiny little babies back in July and we are so glad they are with us now! I love a little black panther cat and Stoney is a perfect one! Stoney's foster family recently sent in these pics and bio:

"Hi there! My name is Estonia, but you can call me Stoney for short. I’m a 6-month-old black beauty with a sweet and gentle personality. I might be a little shy with new people at first, but once I feel comfortable, my playful and affectionate side truly shines.

I have a special love for other cats. Before I even met the kitties in my foster home face-to-face, I perked up at the sound of them, eager to make friends while playing paw games under the door. When I finally got to meet them, I bonded instantly, even following one of them step-for-step like their tiny shadow. They’ve helped me grow braver, and I’d love to have a buddy in my forever home.

Not to mention, I’m incredibly soft—my sleek black fur is so silky, you’ll want to pet me all day long. I’m also known for my adorable chirping sounds, which I make when I’m happy or excited. I love my crinkle toys, cozy naps, and gentle snuggles.

If you’re looking for a sweet kitten who adores other cats and will fill your life with purrs, chirps, and cuddles, I’m the one for you!"

If interested, please complete the application at www.zeusrescues.org. Thanks! MIchelle

12/06/2024

SCRIM UPDATE:

After almost 48 hours without a sighting, I got this proof of life from someone today!!! From the video, at least we know his water intake is adequate????

As of just a few minutes ago, he was roaming around Coliseum Square. He has been traveling from there to North of St. Charles near Avenue Wellness and the Popeye's with a couple of near misses with a streetcar. We couldn't get me and him in the same area for a safe darting/capture, but we are not giving up.

It is going to be cold tonight. It appears as though he is looking for food and hasn't found our feeding stations. If you live in that area, please consider putting out a small amount of food for him so he has a full belly to help with the cold temps.

You can track his movements today on his map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1gcIl6A6tjTTQNpjFu_fb6F4nMLO3imE&ll=29.93561463469398%2C-90.07540039987674&z=17).

Thank you to everyone who reported a sighting! I am so very happy to hear he is alive and well at this moment in time.

Michelle

12/05/2024

Meet Galadriel. This stunning calico female lives up to her namesake as the “mightiest and fairest of all” with tremendous power. You might ask “What is her power?” It’s simply that she is too cute and gorgeous not to pet and not to lose track of time as you pet her into puddles.

Galadriel has the cutest chirps and trills. They can mean “Hello” or “I’m hungry” or “I’m ready to be pet into that aforementioned puddle,” among other things. You’ll hear more of them as she warms up and trusts you.

She is a smart cat, who learns quickly - especially when Churus are involved. It took all of two minutes to teach her how to jump on the bed - on which she sleeps through the night alongside you. Next up? Playing with ball toys, crinkle balls and feather wands.

Galadriel has come such a long way in the two weeks that she has been in foster. I can only imagine how she’ll continue to blossom in a loving forever home.

Follow her foster on Instagram at to see more pictures and video of this amazing adoptable cat.

If you are interested in adopting, please complete the application at www.zeusrescues.org. Thanks! Michelle