And I wonder why I can't get a thing done! I'm finally getting the mailing addresses for the totes written down. These monkeys don't understand that foster mama is over TWO MONTHS late in sending these out. They just want ALL the love, always. 🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻🐾🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Nuit is settling in nicely! He's already calming down, eating well, and no longer making a big mess! I'm so excited about his future!
He's a gorgeous boy! 🖤💛🐈⬛🐾🙏🏻
#kkr #cat #kitten #rescue #sanctuary #florida
After 24 hours of backlash (negative comments, canceling auto payments...) upon rereleasing the two cats where their "owner" dumped them, I have decided to take some much needed and deserved time off of social media.
I'm going to take Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off of all social media and enjoy our kitties, as well as our son, who will be leaving to S. Korea in a little over a month for a year. I'm going to take in every moment I can with him.
For those who defended me, you're my squad, my ride or die, my heart, and I love you all.
For those who speak so ill of me without having a clue, call me. 702-927-6402 If you feel so bad about me having to release those babies, call me so I can make arrangements to get them to you. I'd LOVE for them to have a home.
I wanted to leave you with a smile. This is one of our sanctuary girls, Amber, b/c of her stunning eyes. She was helping her papa and the sun hit her eyes just right that I had to record her. 💛
Goodnight. 💖🙏🐾😞🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈
Although I just wanted to sit at home and mourn the loss of my Rockasocka, I couldn't. I had to go pick up another cat that was trapped at some time Saturday night. It is a 45-minute drive each way, and this is my FOURTH time driving it in as many days.
I arrived to empty traps and found this note. Although I'm grateful for this person taking the kitty in, I didn't just leave the kitty in there. The woman who's responsible for all of this effing mess said that she and her friend, who resides here, were ensuring that he had food and water.
FCNMHP doesn't do TNR on Sundays, and I had forgotten about that, or else I wouldn't have put traps out Saturday! Once I realized my MISTAKE, I couldn't let him loose for fear that I couldn't retrap him, so I made his "owner" aware.
I know this person meant well, but damn, I don't need this scolding! Save it for the people who TRULY created this mess, the IRRESPONSIBLE "owner" and Jacksonville Humane Society for not assisting her when she was evicted and had to dump her SIX unneutered, domestic cats outside to fend for themselves and impregnate countless cats!!!!!!
I'm going to talk to this person who left this note at noon. I'll explain the situation and hand all of this mess over to her since she resides here.
No more 45-minute drives each way and all of the angst, frustration, gas, stress...
Once I talk to her to confirm that she'll care for them all and trap them, then I'll FINALLY be able to tell that person whose RECKLESS decisions and IRRESPONSIBILITY created this heartbreaking situation EXACTLY what I think of her. Then I'll block her. She won't EVER be able to call me again, ESPECIALLY after her PREGNANT female cat gives birth to her FOURTH litter!!!!!!!!!
I. Am. Done. I'm going back home now, where I belong. 💔😭🙏🐾🐈🌈🧡
This was Rocky's space! He had the entire upstairs, with the exception of the foster room and master bath! Pearl was sweet enough to share her space!
We allowed him downstairs in the evenings when we put our big orange boys in our bedroom downstairs.
His favorite spot was on the ottoman, watching cat tv all day. He slept a lot and ate a lot, he loved to eat. He was the King of upstairs. He loved headbutts and cheek massages from papa.
I was dreading going upstairs this morning because I knew I wouldn't see his handsome face, and of course, the floodgates opened.
I'm still socializing sweet Sadie, as well as the three gray kittens, Janet, Chrissy, and Mrs. Roper, they're the ones in the master bedroom. I want very much to find them homes, but if they can't be fully socialized, they'll become part of the sanctuary family!
Marvin and I spent the day yesterday crying and in shock. I still can't believe he ate, then laid down and died. I don't want to do anything today either, but I must.
Thank you for all the love. Marvin and I are so grateful. Love you. 🧡🌈🐈🐾🙏💔😭
I received the call this morning that two of the six cats were trapped!
We just left First Coast No More Homeless Pets so they can be neutered and vaccinated.
For those who continue to suggest contacting the news, I have. NO ONE CARES!
An owner being evicted, having to make the heartbreaking decision to abandon her unaltered cats and the ONLY thing The Jacksonville Humane Society did was give her pamphlets is NOT newsworthy.
The fact that JHS wouldn't open 6 of their 36 available kennels is not newsworthy.
The fact that JHS ok with SIX unneutered males being released to add to the overpopulation crisis and suffering is not newsworthy.
The fact that JHS has $35 million in assets, yet we receive calls EVERY SINGLE DAY from people they refuse, and Marvin and I have to carry the additional financial burden, is not newsworthy.
The fact that JHS openly states that "Shelters are no place for kittens" and tell everyone to leave kittens outside to fend for themselves, is not newsworthy.
If this isn't newsworthy, I don't know what the hell is.
I'll not rest until we trap the last four. I didn't sleep last night because it was storming and all I could do was think about these cats, out in the storm, scared, hungry, confused, and alone. My heart hurts for these babies.
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I mean, a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do! 🙀😹😻
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A morning in our life. I hope they give us 5 stars!!! Thank you to everyone who has given so much food! We're incredibly grateful and blessed!
PS: Who else loves to hear them smacking their food but cringe when a human smacks their food? Lol. Raise your hand in the comments!!✋️🖐👋
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Good morning! I'll continue to spread the word about @petsense.by.tsc and what their inaction has done to our rescue.
Prior to April 30th, we had the BEST partnership with them! They provided beautiful kennels, food, and a space for our babies to run and play all day because we are against cats/kittens in cages.
All that changed on April 30th when their Asst Manager tried to conceal the fact that a snake was loose in the store and beraded those of us who were speaking about it.
I've since learned that they were aware of his abuse and did NOTHING. This individual is acting in this manner WHILE still on a probationary period as a new hire. If he's acting in this manner, WHILE still on probation, what is he going to do once that probation has ended?
This individual's actions ENDED such a great venue for the kitties and has put Marvin and I in such a difficult position. We intook all these kitties because of PetSense! Y'all know I'd never have 17 kittens at one time. That is reckless. But, here we are.
Please keep spreading the word. I'm in such disbelief that we were partnered with an organization that doesn't IMMEDIATELY terminate someone who has shown a pattern of VERBAL abuse to females. 😞😡
At times, there are no words...💖🐈🙏🐾
Pearl gurl is by far the most asked about and requested cat! We had just moved to Jacksonville, and I promised Marvin that we wouldn't intake any cats until we were settled in. Then I got a text from our neighbor about Pearl and her two babies and broke that promise!
I put Pearl and her babies in the now AirBnB, and she escaped into the attic through the ceiling tiles and remained in the attic for MONTHS! We set traps, I begged, put food and water out for her three times a day, and it was sweltering up there.
It was July 2022, and my Han Solo got very sick! We had to leave him in the hospital, and when I returned home, I just wanted to go visit Pearl. I was so upset that I just sat on the floor and sobbed, and when I looked up, there was my Pearl.
This once feral girl came down to comfort her mama! It was a moment I'll never forget. I cherish her! Who remembers Pearl? Raise your hand in the comments!🙋♀️✋️🖐👋💖
Meet our latest! Justin, the uncle/manager at @petsense.by.tsc contacted us three days ago saying that his daughter found this little nugget. Of course, we couldn't say "no."
He was riddled with fleas, so he's had a bath and has been treated. He's got goopy eyes, so we're applying Terramycin for probable upper respiratory infection. He's also been dewormed and is being syringe really good slurries, packed with supplements from @pethonesty
His Uncle Justin named him "Fuego," which translates to "fire." He's tired and has things to overcome, but I believe he will be just fine!
Fuego would love for his aunties and uncles to welcome him to our village! 🩶🙏🐾🐈⬛
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There's always ONE aggressive eater in every litter! This cutie is always ALL in! He basically puts his whole body over the food! 🙀😹😻
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Prayers, good vibes, and positive energy are all needed for little moo cow. Thank you. Much love, always. Kristina
We received this beautiful, deaf long--haired tortie girl, Sissy, and her brother Sammy about six months ago now!
They've been on our upstairs catio waiting for the weather to get nice so she can get trimmed up and get some matts out, then her and Sammy will transition to our sanctuary!
It's just been in the past month that my sweet Sissy gives me a little tap to thank me for her meals. I call it her high-five.
She's the most beautiful girl, but her and her brother aren't interested in indoor life at all. They're always together, so I know her brother will take care of her.
I can't wait for them to be finally FREE to live their lives on THEIR terms, not mine. They'll probably be transitioned in about a month.💖🧡🐾🙏🐈🐈⬛
Good Wednesday morning, KKR aunties and uncles! Marvin, the kitties, and I are so grateful for all the love, concern, and prayers you've provided.
Although the month old kitties were just diagnosed with coccidia three days ago, I was trying desperately, behind the scenes, to get weight on them for over a week.
My morning routine for eight kittens:
Medicine first, then weigh. I put each one in the shower after medicine and weight so as not to mix them up. The tuxedo cow boy was 13 OUNCES three days ago.This morning, he's OVER ONE POUND!!!!!🎉🙏
Then, meal time. They are eating a LOT now and prefer @royalcaninus kitten, thin slices in gravy! They're eating TEN--TWELVE CANS A DAY!!!!!
While they're eating, I throw away all litter/boxes DAILY and replace them with new pans and litter! Then I clean up the mess they make while eating.
Once done, they gather on the bed to rest b/c being a kitten is exhausting! 🙀😹😻
Then I went to the main house, fed all the outdoor and indoor babies. Marvin and I got sweet Sadie in her carrier so I could get her to Lofton Creek for her SPAY!!!!!
All of this was done by 7:30, and I dropped Sadie girl off at 8:07 a.m. I'm beat, but so excited that they're gaining!
I do need your help!!! I can't afford $20 a day just for the kitties food! It's Royal Canin kitten THIN SLICES IN GRAVY! You can order through PetSense, Amazon, Chewy....and send directly to us:
Kindred Kitten Rescue
1036 Dunn Ave
#4-193
Jacksonville, FL
32218
With all my heart, thank you. I can finally breathe, I think they're going to be ok. Please share share share. 🙏💖🐈⬛🐾
Y'all know I share EVERYTHING about rescue and personal things as well, so we can get to know each other.
I received the first message (see photo) earlier in the day yesterday, and even though I'm dealing with lots of illness, I replied. We went back and forth.
Finally, at 11 pm. last night, she reached out to me AGAIN! So I called her, and she was finally able to hear me. I asked her who she reached out to down there because I couldn't help the baby. She told me that she had someone coming to pick her up tomorrow (which is today). So I'm thinking to myself, why are you still reaching out to me at 11 pm, if you already have help?
I bit my tongue and began asking her about the circumstances in which she found this poor paralyzed baby. Are you ready for this?????
SHE DIDN'T SPAY HER GIRL CAT AND SHE HAD A LITTER OF THREE, THIS POOR BABY WAS ONE OF THEM!!!!!!!!
Of course, I was like, not only did you not spay your cat, but you allowed her out? She began making excuses, and I wasn't having it. Finally, she said, "I didn't call you for you to GD lecture me", to which I replied, "Someone has to, your RECKLESS, IRRESPONSIBLE decision not to spay her has caused this." It didn't end well.
I'm not going to coddle people and tell them it's okay that they're reckless and irresponsible and cause COUNTLESS suffering/deaths. That's not me. I will ALWAYS be the voice of the kitties.
And before those select few people chime in and have something negative to say about how I handled this situation, and how it could've been a teachable moment...blah blah blah. I say to you, "You can't fix stupid." If you don't like the truth, don't follow me. I said what I said.
I felt the "Jaws" theme was apropos. 🦈
Dearest Aunties and Uncles, we are in CRISIS mode!!!!! These two kittens (from separate litters) are very sick and, as always, we are INCREDIBLY grateful that Dr's Mandy and Dunn at @lcanimalclinicfl were able to squeeze them into their busy schedule!
Dr. Mandy has begun coccidia protocol!!!! If left untreated, coccidia KILLS kittens, it is a parasite that reaks HAVOC on their little intestinal system. Essentially, everything they eat comes right out, so their little bodies don't absorb nutrients and much needed calories, and they can't keep weight on.
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Dr. Mandy is treating them very aggressively, which makes me happy. She also added Panacur to the protocol, just in case they have worms!
I've been staying in the @airbnb
with the kittens we got from Waycross, GA, but we're in the process of moving the other litter over as well, for a total of 10 kittens, so we can treat them all in the same place.
We have NO choice, but to block the AirBnB for the rest of this month while we fight to save these babies. Marvin and I are exhausted; we've been nonstop for a while now. We're out of groceries, but I'm too tired to even shop.
We'll be providing updates as we can, but between syringe feeding every 3-4 hours, cleaning, butt baths (the diarrhea is so severe), cleaning some more, while trying to socialize my four babies, while caring for our own indoor and sanctuary babies...we don't have much time.
What do we need? Prayers and shares. Even WITH treatment, I've seen babies pass away from this hideous parasite. I'll do EVERYTHING and ANYTHING I can to save ALL of them. I can't fathom another loss. 😔🙏🐾💖🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
This. Is. What. I. Was. Made. For.
#prayers #share #sharingiscaring #manicmonday #monday
