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I'm a shelter medicine veterinary technician and kitten foster parent/advocate. I specialize in neonatal and sick or injured kittens.
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10/06/2023

Enjoy this flashback of baby Phoebe and Baby Parker!

The left a few days ago (I have no concept of time these days) to head to their new digs at , where hopefully they will find their forever homes soon (thanks to for arranging).

I’m trying to remember if there’s been much time sans kittens since I brought Phoebe home. We went from Parker to the bathroom babies to CB. Now that there are no kittens, Phoebe has been acting strange. Last night she was carrying around a toy in her mouth and making those sad cat sounds 😹 I’ve never seen her do that before! She’s also been super clingy and tripping me everywhere I walk. I doubt we’ll be able to foster kittens in Japan, so I hope she gets over it 😭

I thought once I got word that some paperwork I was waiting on to process was cleared that I just had to go to the Japanese embassy in NYC to file for the visa. So, I bought megabus tickets at 1 am (I got my forms via email at midnight), printed the last bit of forms and documents and gathered all of my things. Then, I went back to the embassy website and realized you have to make an appointment, and there are no appointments until the end of the month. So, long story short I wasted $50 on megabus tickets 😭 I also learned you can mail your documents!! So today I sent everything off. From everything I can find, this is the second to last step and should take 1-2 weeks (last step is going to the embassy). Fingers crossed it doesn’t take longer - my goal is to be in Japan before the end of the month!
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09/30/2023

I got to hang out with CB tonight while her foster mom is out of town. She acted like she didn’t know who I was at first, but after lots of sniffs I think she figured it out 🤣
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09/22/2023

🇯🇵 Tokyo update 🇯🇵
I pretty much figured this would happen, because nothing in my life is ever easy or goes to plan, but I was supposed to be moving early next week. And, the paperwork that’s needed in order to issue my visa (called a certificate of eligibility) still hasn’t been processed. They just have a large volume right now. So, I’m now looking at an October move date.

This sucks because I already effectively quit my job (I had to let all of my clients know I was moving so they could plan accordingly) and because I thought I was moving the end of September, I have no work lined up for October. I had also budgeted for September to be my last month in my apartment, which I already paid for when I moved in, but now I have to pay the rent because October will now be my “last month”. With my new job in Tokyo, you don’t get paid for a month after you start working. So, I’ll probably be going about 2 months with no income. Which is fine. Just not what I was planning for 😭

I’m trying to look at the bright side which is I get to spend a little more time with my cats (they have to stay stateside for a few months after I move in order to finish their mandatory quarantine). And I have a little more time to tie up other loose ends.

I also have a TON of stuff I need to sell and get rid of. I have a lot of vintage stuff including Pyrex and knickknacks if that’s your speed 😹

Anyway, trying to take it one day at a time!
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09/18/2023

Phoebe is being extra cuddly today… with CB being gone, I think she likes being the baby again 😹😹

I’ve had updates from CB’s new foster parent and so far CB is doing amazing!!
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09/16/2023

Can you believe CB’s glow up?!
I need to find a new foster home for CB since I’m moving. I’m fostering her through . If you’re an approved ACCT foster parent and are able to take her in, please let me know! I also have a lot of supplies I’ll give you ♥️
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09/10/2023

So… yeah, that’s my news! It feels great but also scary to get this off my chest.

I know I don’t owe anyone an explanation, but I’ve already received so many questions from friends and clients, and I want people to know that this wasn’t a rushed decision.

When I moved to Philadelphia in 2007 I never intended to stay as long as I have. Philadelphia was just supposed to be the next stop of my nomadic life; prior to moving here I’d moved at least 14 times including overseas. But, due to many reasons I “got stuck”. I tried to make the most of it and became entrenched in cat rescue which has simultaneously been the best and worst decision of my life. Because I worked jobs that fueled my passion but didn’t pay well, I spent many years unable to afford to move.

During lockdown I reassessed my desire to move and started thinking about new cities, but I still didn’t have any money. In the spring of 2021 I took a leap of faith and quit my full time job and grew my cat sitting business into a lucrative and full time job instead of a side hustle (as it had been for years). For the first time in my life I was able to save money, and it seemed like moving might actually be an option.

I decided on Japan and began studying the culture, and applying to jobs. Months went by where I didn’t hear anything, and then I had a couple interviews but the jobs weren’t based in Tokyo so I didn’t went to accept them. There was a lot of stalling and a lot of back and forth, and finally I found a job in Tokyo. But even then, the application process had multiple steps and I still didn’t know whether or not I had a job for certain until a few weeks ago, when all of my paperwork was accepted for my visa application. I still don’t have a departure date as I’m waiting for my visa, but I was given an estimated date at the end of this month.

I needed time to let all of my clients know; leaving my business has been one of the hardest parts of this whole decision. There are many cats that I’ve watched for 5-10 years, and it breaks my heart.

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09/07/2023

Charmin, Crest, and Colgate are still looking for homes. I need to get them placed ASAP. Please, please share and contact me if you’re serious about adopting ♥️🙏
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09/01/2023

I think CB is starting to look like a real kitten, what do you think?!
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/29/2023

Baby CB hopes you’re having a nice day!
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/28/2023

I really couldn’t get over these two cuddle bugs last night!

I don’t know why, but my cats Sloane and Forest have always loved kittens so much! Forest is more aloof but he’s always on duty to clean food off of a kitten’s face 😹 Sloane will usually hiss the first time he meets a new kitten, but within 24 hours he’s smitten. I always quarantine new fosters which is made extra tough because Forest and Sloane are always begging to meet them 😹

I adopted Forest as an adult so I don’t know his previous history except that he was found with a very traumatic injury to his right hind leg which required amputation. Sloane was initially a foster who was a borderline bottle feeder with a severe upper respiratory infection, so I hand raised him for the first few weeks.

Phoebe is still figuring out her role in this mix 😹 she seems especially interested in tiny babies!

💕 Do you have cats and fosters? What has your experience been like? 💕
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/26/2023

CB is waiting for your call…
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/22/2023

I know you missed CB so here’s a picture I just took before it’s bath time!! This is the reality of weaning kittens in my experience - they’re constantly covered in food 😹😹

We’re still figuring out what she likes. If it were up to her she’d only eat but those obviously aren’t balanced and don’t have enough calories. Today we received some from a follower and she actually ate some!

She gets cooped up in her pen and she looks forward to cuddle time 💕
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/21/2023

Hey there! I know everyone just wants to see baby CB but I need to keep trying to get the word out about my older foster kittens. CB is alive and well! She’s in the weaning aka “dirty kitten” phase so she’s constantly covered in food and/or p**p and requires a lot of baths. So she’s not too photogenic 😹

In the meantime, Colgate, Crest, and Charmin are ready to go!! They have nothing wrong with them yet I’m not getting applications. I’m so frustrated. I literally don’t have the space to keep 3 growing kittens in my apartment, and I’m going through hundreds of dollars worth of food and litter. I brought this upon myself, but it’s still incredibly frustrating. These kittens are literally perfect! They’re so, so sweet. When they came to me they were borderline bottle feeders and it took a lot of time to wean them, so they received a lot of hands-on care and TLC. They get along amazingly with my cats and they’re honestly all very cuddly and like to be held.

Please, please, PLEASE tag anyone who you think might be interested, and/or share them in your stories 🙏🙏 ACCT has been overwhelmed with kittens in desperate need of placement, and I’d love to be able to help more kittens but I can’t until these babies are adopted ♥️
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/20/2023

Why should you adopt Crest?
💕 he’s soft
💕 he loves being held
💕 he’ll cuddle in bed with you
💕 he’ll try to taste everything you’re eating
💕 he collects straws

You can find the adoption application link in my bio 🙏🙌🏻
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content! Check my links in my bio to learn more about me and how you can support my rescues 💕
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08/16/2023

Charmin wants to know why no one wants to adopt her and her siblings (except for Sloane 😹). I NEED to move these babies out, they’re getting so big! Please share and tag anyone you think needs a kitten in their life 🙏
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08/16/2023

She’s still tiny but she’s definitely growing 😻😹
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08/15/2023

This perfect angel 💕 She’s gotten very sassy over the last couple of days- if I don’t get her bottle to her mouth fast enough she bites me 😹😹 she doesn’t have any teeth yet so it’s fine 😹
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08/14/2023

Phoebe wants to know when she’s going to get paid for babysitting 😹😹
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08/14/2023

How can you say no to this face?! Little CB (Cuddle Buddy 😹) has been very noisy today! She’s starting to walk more and is slowly getting more coordinated 😹

I want to remind you that Crest, Colgate and Charmin are still looking for homes 😭😭😭
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08/13/2023

No, I’m not sorry for spamming you with pictures of this perfect baby 😹😻 she’s really so tiny 😭
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08/13/2023

Are you kidding me 😩😭 I can’t get over how cute this baby is!! She finally started latching last night and now she’s a milk drinking machine! She loves being held and is an absolute dream 💕
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08/12/2023

So it was a long night with this little girl! She was very fussy and her belly was distended so I gave her an e***a and then the flood gates let loose 😭 she was VERY backed up with 💩 She still doesn’t want to latch, though so I’ve been tube feeding her. It doesn’t matter either way as long as she’s getting enough milk! Phoebe showed a little interest by spying on her last night 😹😹
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08/11/2023

NEW KITTEN ALERT!

This nugget was just dropped off to me by her temporary foster. I don’t have many details at the moment, but she was surrendered to all alone and now she’s with me! Her shelter name was Cuddle Buddy which I think is adorable but she might need a new name 😹 let me know what you think!

PS I’m completely out of baby wipes and could also use more kitten food! My wishlist link is in my bio 🙏💕
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07/16/2023

The baby photo of Parker on the left has been shared on instagram almost 4,500 times, yet she still doesn’t have a forever home.

I raised Parker by hand; she came to me when she was only about 5 days old. She was skinny and dehydrated after she’d been abandoned by her mom. She’s been a pretty uneventful kitten and now she’s a beautiful, sweet girl. She’s full of every and she gets along with my cats and other foster kittens.

If you’re interested in adopting Parker or any of the other kittens, you can find the application link in my bio.
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07/13/2023

Colgate wants to know why nobody wants her 😭 she’s such a great girl and really needs to find her forever home ♥️
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07/08/2023

Hey everyone ♥️

First, I want to apologize for being MIA. I feel like a broken record but after losing Acadia I’ve really been in a slump. I’m doing the minimum to get by, which is basically just making sure I keep my business running and feed my cats. And feed myself sometimes, too.

I want to thank you ALL for the outpouring of support when I posted about Acadia. I received dozens upon dozens of messages and comments. I haven’t been in the headspace to respond to all of them, but I did read them and I’m so, so appreciative. I’ve lost kittens in the past. When you’ve been doing this for so long and you take in strays or kittens with unknown histories, it’s bound to happen. But it’d been a long time since I lost one, and I was really hoping for a happy ending for Acadia. I still feel like I failed her.

Parker has a pending adoption ♥️ so, Crest, Colgate, and Charmin still need homes.

Crest (m) is the most independent but he’s still sweet. Colgate (m) is cuddly and a bit mischievous. Charmin (f) is the most affectionate of the three, and will definitely be a lap cat.

Please let me know if you or anyone you know is interested in adopting ♥️
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07/02/2023

Acadia isn’t doing great. When I brought her home she was underweight and ravenously ate food for the first 1-2 days. Since, her appetite hasn’t been great. I thought she was being picky so I kept offering her different foods, and she’d take a few bites then get stop. She’s very vocal. Then I noticed she was losing a lot of weight - not only was she feeling bony but her weight on the scale had dropped. When it comes to kittens one of my biggest fears is panleukopenia because it’s so contagious and has such a high mortality rate. But, she hasn’t had typical symptoms (no vomiting or diarrhea and she’s still eating). She’s obviously still on quarantine. I started syringe feeding her yesterday to supplement her eating on her own and it went well, and she seemed to perk up. I’m going to continue with the syringe feeding and monitor her weight 🙏
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06/30/2023

Where’d everyone go who wanted to adopt Parker?! This bean came to me on April 6th. She was approximately 5 days old and had been found abandoned in a used car lot. She was showing signs of distress so some lovely people scooped her up and sought rescue placement. She was skin and bones when I got her but she immediately started packing on weight with regular feedings. She’s grown into a hilarious, energetic girl who is sure to keep you entertained!! She’s very playful but she also enjoys cuddle time. I really can’t say anything bad about her! Now that she’s been spayed, she’s all ready to go to her forever home 💕
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06/29/2023

And Angel is off to his forever home 💕 swipe ➡️ to see a before and after 🙌🏻

The other 4 kittens are still available for adoption! You can submit an application through the link in my bio.
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06/29/2023

Meet Acadia 💕 She’s the kitten I saved from under a car! Acadia has been settling in. When I brought her home she was dirty, stinky, and flea ridden.

She’s VERY vocal and screams all the time, I think because she’s tired of being cooped up 😹 she’s on quarantine right now so she hasn’t met the rest of the cats/kittens. She’s a bit of a picky eater as well so I’ve been trying lots of things because she really needs to gain weight! Other than that, no complaints 😹

The other 5 babies were dropped off for surgery this morning. Their bill was $625; we’ve raised $339. If you’d like to make a tax deductible donation, you can do so via the links in my bio (or Venmo ). Thank you all so much, and thank you especially Dawn for the ride this morning 🙌🏻
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I’m a veterinary technician, cat sitter and kitten rescuer in Philadelphia, PA. Fiollow me for daily kitten content!
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I could watch him all day 😹😹 I think tomorrow will be the first day I leave Peepers at home when I go to work. He hasn’t had a bottle in 2 days and is eating canned and dry food (gotta love the teeny @royalcaninus kibbles!). It’s a bit of a pain transporting kittens to and from work, but it’s also risky especially since I work in an animal shelter and we are often treating contagious animals. I keep my kittens in our surgery suite so they’re away from the action, but you can never be too safe!