Kindred Kitten Rescue

08/29/2025

I LOVE a happy ending! I'm so happy for Balloo and his family! Never give up! 🖤💛

08/29/2025

Edit: I can only and will always only speak about MY experiences. This post is not an attack on ALL trappers. It is MY experience. I 100% BELIEVE IN AND SUPPORT TNR! Without compassionate trappers there would be MILLIONS more suffering and dying on the streets. That's a FACT! The person who trapped Autumn is NOT a good person. I hope I've clarified my stance on MY experiences.

Those who've been following us for a while know Autumn's story well. About two and a half years ago I was dropping cats off at First Coast No More Homeless Pets for spay and neuter.

While waiting a trapper was picking her up. She was less than two pounds, spayed, ear tipped, blind in one eye, and about to be thrown out on the streets to fend for herself!

I asked him what his intentions were and he confirmed she was a TNR (TRAP, NEUTER, RELEASE). Many trappers I've known do that. Yes, they're preventing more kitties from being born, but they're also not giving kittens like Autumn a chance.

Autumn wasn't feral, yet she was about to be condemned to a life on the streets because her trapper didn't see her value. She's another of our furever fosters, because most don't want an imperfectly perfect kitty. We do.

We allow our sanctuary cats to live life on their terms. She doesn't want much attention, and when she does, she lets me know. Had I not been there that day, she would've been released, and statistically speaking, she'd be dead.

She is loved. 💖🐈🐾🙏🏼

08/27/2025

UPDATE: I WILL delete ALL political posts. You will NOT make their deaths political on our page. Period.

Good evening, dear friends. Most of you know what happened to our son on September 25, 2016.

As news broke today about the shooting, they showed the children being reunited with their parents and the anguish and terror on the parent's faces took me back to that moment in time.

It was a Sunday morning, our son, Will, was working the morning shift at Starbucks. My ringer was off, but I happened to look at my phone the moment he called. I answered with a "What's up?" and there was no reply. I kept saying, "Hello, hello" and was about to hang up thinking he butt dialed me. Then I heard his voice. He said, "Mom, don't freak out." I said, "What, baby?" He replied, "There's an active shooter in the store and we've barricaded ourselves in the office." (I'm crying as I type this)

I began screaming to Marvin that we had to get up there as Will was still on the phone. I asked him how many shooters and he said it was just one. I was relieved in a small way because Will is a black belt in Kenpo and has trained in BJJ and Shotokan. I knew in that moment that if the shooter breached the door, my son could disarm him. I heard young ladies crying as my son comforted them and me.

Marvin and I got as close to the scene as the police would allow and it was a scene out of a movie. At least 20 police cars, all police had weapons pulled and pointed towards the store. SWAT was on scene...

I was able to relay the info to my son and told them to get down to the ground because I thought bullets were going to fly. I told him no matter what happened not to hang up.

They say the customer was angry that his card was declined in drive thru and came in. My son was working the register. His card declined again. He walked away with the bottle of water and thank GOD my son let him take it.

Within minutes he shot and killed a person and by God's Grace his gun jammed and he couldn't shoot anyone else. It took about FIVE hours from the moment I got the call and the moment I was able to hug him. The best sound was hearing SWAT bang on the door to get them out. My son NEVER hung up.

Today has been a struggle. I'll never understand that level of evil. My heart is broken for all of the families. They will NEVER be the same. The lives they had yesterday cease to exist today and forever. They will NEVER forget that call and the terror of not knowing if they'd see their child again.

Please join me in sending all the love, prayers, and light to all the familes. I've literally been crying all day. The innocence lost. Lives lost. 💔😭🙏🏼💙

*That is our son in the video below. Click the link. We're so proud of him and thankful that he was spared that day.*

LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) - While police set up barricades out on the street, inside the Starbucks, several employees locked themselves in a back room, ready to fight back if the shooter tried to come in.The family of one of the workers, a 19-year-old, wait

08/27/2025

EDIT: After a wonderful night sleep it occured to me: If all of this was TRULY about the cats and their "concern" for their well-being, wouldn't they have offered help MONTHS ago instead of making a mockery and attacking our efforts?

Good evening, KKR aunties and uncles! The ingrates can't seem to get enough of KKR, I think they're obssessed! 😳

That being said, these (see photos)were brought to my attention, and they're pretty serious and farfetched allegations, so I decided to address them. I cropped their names out because they OBVIOUSLY want attention and we will no longer give it to them.

1. I TNR'd this mobile home park THREE years ago. All of the cats were ear tipped and some found homes. It wasn't until it was brought to my attention not even a year ago that I was aware that it was bad, really bad.

2. Those who've been following us for longer than a minute KNOW that TNRing is not my primary focus and NEVER has been. Pulling from shelters, doing hospice care, flipping ferals, networking with other rescues... are my strengths. There are incredible trappers, but that isn't my strong suit because I don't have the time it takes to trap. Marvin and I have more than enough to do with all of the cats in our care. It should be left to trappers, EXPERIENCED and SEASONED trappers, not me. I NEVER wanted to trap, but we had no choice.

3. No one has stepped up, so we've been doing the best we can with what we have. We have also asked SEVERAL community members to just watch the traps and they REFUSED. (Marvin and I cannot and will not stay overnight in that place to watch traps)

4. There are MANY community members who refuse to spay and neuter their cats and allow them out, basically negating all the work we've done and adding to the overpopulation crisis.

5. I don't have a "friend" at ACPS, but they have to keep saying that because when they called and reported me (for Syd Vicious' eyes) and the ACPS Officer arrived UNANNOUNCED and LOVED our sanctuary, indoor and outdoor, they were furious that we weren't cited for something, so they continue to LIE and say that she is my friend. Lol.

6. Animal Control doesn't TNR, they only respond to complaints and sick/injured cats.

7. I don't know any trappers here. If I did, I would've already asked for their assistance.

8. Here is the address for your "local people". Have at it. I'd love for your experts to try to fend off the chickens who try to eat the cat food, who attack the cats, deal with the drunks...

5355 New Kings Road

9. Once they get them all TNR'd I FULLY expect them to feed them, that will become THEIR responsibility, TWICE a DAY, EVERY SINGLE DAY, and no longer ours.

10. For the individual who continues to say that I "cause suffering", I'm sure that the over 50 kittens and cats that we feed TWICE a day, EVERY SINGLE DAY, at the mobile home park feel differently. They are ALIVE because of our efforts.

I LOVE how you all continue to DEMAND transparency from a rescue that is known for transparency, yet don't ask for the same transparency from your cult leader.

I've publicly asked for the following and have received nothing:

1. Where is the PROOF that Lisa transferred EVERY penny from JRR to HCS? (APPROX $200K)

2. Where is the proof of the $65k check she said (on record) that she gave to Christopher last November?

3. What are the names of the rescues who allegedly intook the 27 HCS FELV+ cats?

4. Where is the PROOF that Marilyn claims she has of the over $200k medical bills they've paid since the fire?

Please advise me of when you have an ACTUAL trapper on scene. I'll be more than happy to have them take over. Thank you so much for your assistance!

08/26/2025

Good Monday evening, dear friends. I've waited for two weeks to share this because it's so painful.

Most don't know or remember how many volunteers were contacting us, a little rescue over 1,200 miles away to help get the word out about what was happening in that warehouse of horrors!!!

Cats were being handed out to any volunteer who wanted them with NO vetting, according to many.

Cats were disappearing, especially the FELV+ ones, and to this DAY, we have NEVER received an answer as to where they went.

But this account of what this volunteer endured is EXACTLY what many volunteers were telling me. Begging for help, that I couldn't give.

Please watch the reel and read Chris' account. It's my understanding that HCS is BEGGING for volunteers. Seems people don't want to volunteer. And why would they? We've witnessed Lisa openly berate volunteers time and again. We hear that the volunteers have to sign nondisclosures now and can't have their cell phones to record abuse or neglect...

For Chris, thank you for your courage. I'm sure you've been harassed, but know this, you gave cat #627 a voice. You told their story. You told the truth.😢💖🙏🏼🐾🐈

08/23/2025

Uh oh. I'm in trouble!!!! Rey found out that I'm obsessed with Luna the crunch eating cat that has the dimple on her nose when she eats, and she is NOT happy.

She asked that I record her eating and post to see if her aunties and uncles like the way she eats too!

If you think Rey is just as cute as Luna, raise your hand in the comments (please raise your hand, she feels so betrayed) 😳🙀🤣

Kidding aside, y'all ask about sweet Rey all the time! She continues to thrive! Hopefully she'll be hitting FOUR pounds this week! She is such a little thief. She has stolen thousands of hearts!🧡

*yes I help pile the food up for her because she has trouble eating it when it flattens.

Share share share please! 🧡🐈🐾🙏🏼

08/23/2025

SAVED!!!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING!!!! YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! THANK GOD!!!!! 💖🧡🙏🏼

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These little munchkins need a place to land

🆘❌A179458–RESCUE PULL❌🆘
🆘❌A179460–RESCUE PULL❌🆘

These two babies are a tad bit under weight and need a foster who can help fatten their little tummies up and help them gain weight and meet milestones. They are about a month old and weigh 1.14 lbs and 1.06 lbs. Anyone interested in taking in these little cuties email the rescue team from down below. 💕
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★WICHITA ANIMAL SHELTER★
Address: 3303 N Hillside
Wichita, KS
Phone: (316) 524-9196 ext. 207
Email: [email protected] (RESCUES ONLY FOR EMAILS)
RESCUE PULL ONLY
Rescues may contact the Khs rescue coordinators at [email protected]
Out-of-state rescues are welcome need to fill out a KHS agreement, have a valid state license, and 501c3. Please also have transportation options to assist as well because we are a small organization of volunteers and at times have limited options.
Foster to Adopt
Many rescues allow foster to adopt RESCUE PULL ONLY cats but need an approved application and we must follow state guidelines that are enforced by the Kansas Board of Agriculture. This includes the applicant’s animals being up to date on vaccinations and altered.
**Fosters/Adopters reach out to a rescue you are affiliated with ASAP or send us an application to a rescue and contact them to see if they will allow these guidelines. We can also put you in touch with many rescuers who will assist and help with foster to adopts.
We have a list of many rescuers who would be willing to assist or are needing fosters to assist. If you are not in the Wichita vicinity, we will put you in touch with the closest rescue who will assist at this shelter.
*** These cats are not in our care and are currently in the possession of the Wichita Animal Shelter. We are a group of rescue volunteers trying to network and expose these lives at risk to help get them to safety. We are not affiliated with the Wichita Animal Shelter and are allowed to evaluate these cats in need to help find placement. We do this as a courtesy to the cats, the public, and humanity.

08/22/2025

This is one of my LONG-TIME besties! Shelli is one of the most amazing, accomplished women I know!

She's been on every diet, she's done every exercise program, but it is NEVER enough.

The difference between her and I, IDGAF about what others think of my size! I've NEVER been fat shamed until recently, from Lisa's minions, and they continue it daily, but that's a reflection of them, not me.

NO ONE SHOULD EVER HOLD THAT POWER OVER YOU! This is for everyone who picks themselves apart every day and don't give yourself a break!

YOU ARE ENOUGH.
NOW.
ALWAYS.

Yes. This is a rescue page. And "rescue" comes in MANY forms. You can't rescue anything or anyone else until you rescue YOURSELF!

LOVE YOURSELF.
BE KIND TO YOURSELF.
FORGIVE YOURSELF.

Share the love. Always. 💖🙏🏼

If my bestie inspires you, follower her! 🩷

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