Tenth Life

01/10/2025

Join us Brick City Yoga STL on February 7, 2025 for Yoga + Kittens!

Yoga + Kittens = Purrfection!

Join us on February 7th for our next Yoga & Kittens class to benefit Tenth Life Cat Rescue. Get your flow on while adorable, adoptable kittens roam the studio, spreading joy and cuteness.

Reserve your spot today and help some furry friends find their forever homes.

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01/09/2025

Baby, it’s cold outside! Our adoption lounge residents have loved watching the snow, but they’re happy to be warm and toasty inside. Zoom in for a peek at sweet, softie boy Jeph. 🥰

01/07/2025

Kitty Tip Tuesday - Snow Day Edition ❄️

Today's tips come to you courtesy of former street cat Bruiser. If you recall his story, Bruiser was cared for in the backyard of our adoption lounge for almost two years. Initially, he was so shy and fearful, but over time, Bruiser began to transform before our eyes. He began seeking affection, inching closer to people, and revealing his gentle, loving soul. Today, we're thrilled to share that he's thriving in a wonderful foster home and is even ready to find a family to call his own.

Bruiser is thankful to be spending these snowy days indoors, lounging on his heated blanket, and he’s here with a few simple ways that you too can help keep cats warm, cozy, and safe during the cold months.

Bruiser’s Tip #1: Provide a heat source! As temperatures drop, you may notice your shorter-haired, indoor cats gravitating toward heat vents or curling up in bed for warmth. A pet-safe heated bed is a great option to keep them toasty. For outdoor cats, consider a heated cat house designed to withstand the elements. If you're looking for a budget-friendly DIY option, head on over to our website (linked below) to learn more.

Bruiser’s Tip #2: Keep indoor cats indoors. At Tenth Life, we believe the safest place for domestic cats is inside. While outdoor exploration on a leash is great for some kitties, allowing them to roam outside unsupervised during winter puts them at risk of frostbite, hypothermia, and food scarcity. Keep your cats warm and safe indoors!

Bruiser’s Tip #3: Check your car engine! During winter, community cats and other critters may seek warmth under the hood of parked cars. If you park outside, make sure to tap the car’s hood before starting the engine to make sure no furry friends have taken refuge there.

Bruiser’s Tip #4: Keep water from freezing. Water is much harder to find for outdoor cats in winter. If you're caring for community cats, consider a heated water bowl to prevent freezing. For a quick fix, mixing dry food into the water can help keep it from freezing as the food absorbs the moisture.

Need more help caring for community cats? Visit our website for more resources: tenthlifecats.org/community-cats/, email us at [email protected], or give us a call at 314.808.2454 anytime.

01/05/2025

Brrr, it’s a snowy day in St. Louis! ❄️ While the weather outside is chilly, sweet little Grace Hansen is snuggled up, staying cozy and warm in her foster home. If you’re looking for a little warmth in your life, Grace might just be the purrfect cuddle buddy! Stay warm and safe today, and consider giving this adorable kitten the loving home she deserves. tenthlifecats.org/adopt

01/03/2025

Think you're the cat's meow at trivia and want to help pets in need? Join us for New Year's Trivia for the Strays on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the fabulous Ritz-Carlton in Clayton!

As a member of the Coalition for Pet Progress, we're excited to invite you to this fun evening packed full of games, raffles, drinks, and brain-teasing trivia - all to help pets in need in the St. Louis community.

Grab your tickets today at https://coalitionforpetprogress.org and be sure to help us spread the word by sharing this post!

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from Pecan Sandies!

We recently shared this sweet girl's story with you and we are so grateful to everyone who made a gift in honor of her life-saving hernia repair surgery and shared our post. Because of you, Pecan Sandies no longer has a large, painful hernia and is on the road to recovery. Her surgery was a success! Despite how large her hernia was, her amazing veterinary surgery team was able to repair it using Pecan Sandies' natural tissue, as opposed to needing to use synthetic mesh. This was great news as it meant that her recovery, while still intense, would be less complicated. She'll return to the vet in a few days to ensure that her healing is going as it should.

Today marks the final day of our Hope for the Holidays campaign but there's still time to make a gift! Pecan Sandies' surgery alone cost over $3,000 and we simply cannot afford surgeries like hers without your support.

Thank you so much for giving cats like Pecan Sandies hope this holiday season and beyond!

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12/29/2024

As 2024 and our Hope for the Holidays campaign come to a close, we're still celebrating the lives that your generosity has saved this year - lives like Esme's.

Earlier this year, we received a desperate call about a tiny kitten found injured on the side of a highway. Unable to use her back legs and clearly in pain, Esme was rushed to one of our partner veterinary clinics.

X-rays revealed the heartbreaking reality: both of Esme’s back legs were shattered in multiple places, likely from being struck by a moving car. Her injuries were severe, and her future was uncertain. Her veterinary team wasn’t sure if her broken legs could be repaired or if they would need to be amputated. Esme was quickly transferred to orthopedic specialists for a chance at recovery.

When we received the call that they were successfully able to repair Esme’s "Humpty Dumpty" legs and she could have a full recovery, we were estatic! Esme made a full recovery and was adopted by a loving family. This sweet, resilient girl was given the chance at the life she deserves—all because of YOU.

Esme’s life-saving surgery cost over $10,000, and we simply couldn’t have done it without the generosity of supporters like you. Your kindness makes miracles like Esme's happen and your gift today will help us save more cats in terrible situations like her.

Make your gift today right here on Facebook or at tenthlifecats.org/hope.

Thank you for giving cats like Esme HOPE!

12/27/2024

Punkin thanks you for giving him Hope for the Holidays! When this little pipsqueak arrived at Tenth Life earlier this year, he had been found as a stray kitten in rural Missouri. He was battling a nasty upper respiratory infection and he was suspected to be in congestive heart failure. The kind-hearted person who found him took him under her wing and reached out to Tenth Life for help since he needed specialized care that wasn't available in their rural area.

Unsure of what Punkin's future would hold, we were elated when one of our wonderful, trusted partner veterinarians examined him and determined that his heart was healthy! He was simply a kitten with a horrible upper respiratory infection that had likely been lingering for a while.

We quickly got him started on medication to clear the infection and he moved into a loving foster home to get the TLC that he still needed. Thankfully, the infection cleared and now, Punkin spends his days frolicking about our adoption lounge, waiting for his forever family to take him home.

As December comes to a close, we near the end of our Hope for the Holidays campaign. Happy endings like Punkin's only happen because you show up for cats in need. For that, we are forever grateful.

We have just a few days left to meet our goal and if you haven't had a chance to make a gift yet, we hope you'll consider one of any amount. Your kindness means that more cats like Punkin will have the lives they deserve.

Visit tenthlifecats.org/hope to learn more and give.

Thank you!

12/25/2024

Merry Catmas and Merry Christmas from All of Us at Tenth Life Cat Rescue! 🎄

On this special day, we want to send a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has made a life-saving gift this holiday season. Your support during our Hope for the Holidays campaign gives hope and healing to cats like Garth.

Garth was found as an orphaned newborn kitten. When a kind community member reached out to us for help, they explained that they'd been monitoring a feral, community cat and her kittens. The kittens were far too young to be weaned. They'd noticed one kitten had been left in their yard, alone. 48 hours had gone by and the mom had not returned and they could not locate her or the other kittens. They would continue to watch and search, but this tiny one needed to find safety and food. Thankfully, one of our dedicated neonatal kitten foster parents had an empty incubator and accepted Garth into her care. Today, Garth is thriving! He was adopted with his foster-mate and they are absolutely cherished.

Because of you, cats like Garth have a chance at brighter, healthier futures. Your kindness changes lives not just during the holidays but all year round.

No matter how you're celebrating today, we wish you joy, love, and peace. Thank you for being part of the Tenth Life family and helping us make miracles happen. ❤️

12/23/2024

We simply couldn't let our 12 Days of Catmas celebration get away without introducing you to these three very special girls.

Say hello to Wingdings, Arial, and Helvetica. These adorable sisters have been through so much since they were born at their Tenth Life foster home back in May. From losing their mama cat and being bottle-fed and raised by their incredible human foster parents, to facing many health challenges including testing positive for Feline Leukemia Virus, these little ladies are doing very well now and would love a family to call their own more than anything!

All three are equally beautiful and loving and we hope you'll take a peek at their adoption profiles to learn more about their unique personalities and what to expect when adopting a kitty with Feline Leukemia Virus. We promise you won't regret it. And, you know the drill. If you're not able to adopt you can still help Wingdings, Arial, and Helvetica by hitting that share button!

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

Together, we can find cats with special needs the forever homes they deserve this holiday season.

12/23/2024

Meet Prosciutto! 🎄🐾

Our 12 Days of Catmas celebration continues and we’re introducing Prosciutto today, a sweet, silky girl with a lot to say and a heart full of love to give.

Prosciutto, just a year old, has the most amazing vocabulary you’ll ever hear from a cat—her foster family says she’s the queen of conversation, with a unique sound or intonation for every mood and need. If you’ve ever wanted to learn “cat,” Prosciutto will be your purr-fect teacher!

This gentle sweetheart was rescued from the streets of South St. Louis City, where she was matted, hungry, and suffering from an untreated ear infection that left her with an adorable permanent “cauliflower ear.” Fully vetted, spayed, and vaccinated, she’s now ready for her forever home.

Here’s what makes Prosciutto so special:
🐾 She’s a sensitive soul who bonds deeply with gentle and understanding humans. She adores women and quieter men and does well with children who respect her boundaries. Loud noises or bigger, boisterous people can make her nervous, but she’s learning to relax in her foster home.

🐾 She thrives on companionship and would do best in a home where she’s rarely left alone. While she’s not a lap cat, she loves to stay close, soak up snuggles, and remind you that she’s your loyal shadow.

🐾 Prosciutto is curious about other animals and might do well with calm, gentle pets. She’s even shown interest in being a kitten foster mama someday!

🐾 She’s a litter box and scratching post pro, loves string toys, and has just started to discover the joys of playtime.

If you’re looking for a loving, talkative companion who will fill your home with warmth, Prosciutto might be the perfect match for you. Apply to adopt her today! Not ready to adopt? Liking and sharing this post can help her find the family she’s dreaming of.

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

Let’s make Prosciutto’s holiday wish come true—a forever home where she can share her love and her language. ❤️

12/22/2024

We had great fun with Betty’s Books last week! Thank you so much to everyone who visited our adoption lounge for their December Wildcard Book Club. We loved hosting it!

12/21/2024

Happy holidays from the Tenth Life Cat Rescue family to yours! Tenth Life alumn Abby isn't quite sure what to think of her look-a-like holiday pillow, but she sure looks cute next to it!

And, now that we have your attention, we want to remind you that our administrative teams are on a break so that team members can rest and find extra time with loved ones this holiday season. We'll be back at it - reviewing new applications, answering inquiries, and welcoming new cats to Tenth Life - on January 2nd.

In the meantime, visit tenthlifecats.org to learn how to help a cat in need, adopt, volunteer, foster, donate, and more.

12/21/2024

It's day 8 of our 12 Days of Catmas Celebration! Meet the one and only Babs! 🎄🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible resilience and sweetness of Babs, a one-of-a-kind young man who’s looking for a very special forever home.

Babs came to Tenth Life with deformed rear legs, and despite efforts to save them, it was decided that he’d be better off without them. Now, as a two-legged wonder, Babs has adapted beautifully—he zips around wherever he wants and is proof that nothing can hold him back!

This charming guy does have a unique need: he requires help expressing his bladder 1-2 times a day. While he can handle bowel movements on his own, he can’t fully empty his bladder without assistance. He’s not quite a litter box pro just yet, but his foster mom is helping him work on it. And while he might give a gentle nibble to let you know he’s done with his care routine, he always feels better afterward and shows his gratitude with purrs and cuddles.

Babs is incredibly sweet, loves snuggling, and gets along well with other cats and even dogs. He’s playful, loves toys (especially when you join in), and has a soft spot for carpet-covered scratching posts and trees. He’s unfazed by most dogs, though overly active big ones can be a bit much for him.

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a very special kitty who will return your love tenfold, Babs is the guy for you! Apply to adopt him today, or share this post to help Babs find the family he deserves.

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

Let’s make Babs’ holiday wish come true—a loving forever home to call his own. ❤️

12/21/2024

Our 12 Days of Catmas celebration continues and today, we’re introducing Bertram, or as his friends like to call him, Bert. This cutie is a 2-year-old ball of energy and fun who is still a kitten at heart!

Bert is the ultimate zoomie champion, always zipping around with boundless enthusiasm. Whether he’s chasing a toy or just enjoying a solo sprint session, he’s sure to bring joy and laughter to your home. When he’s not on the move, Bert is a total cuddle bug who loves nothing more than snuggling up with his favorite humans for some quality one-on-one time.

This fun-loving boy would prefer to be the king of his castle, so he’s looking for a home where he can be your one-and-only feline companion. With Bert around, you’ll never miss out on love, laughter, or a good cuddle.

Could Bert be the purr-fect match for your family? Apply to adopt him today! Not ready to adopt? That’s okay! You can still help Bert by liking and sharing this post to help him find the loving home he deserves.

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

Let’s make Bert’s holiday dreams come true. ❤️

12/20/2024

Meet Skylark, an extraordinary kitten who is living his very best life thanks to our supporters like you!

At just a few days old, Skylark and his siblings were found abandoned in a trash bag in an alley. They were cold, fragile, and fighting for their lives. Desperately in need of immediate care, they were brought to Tenth Life, where their journey to survival began.

For Skylark, the road wasn’t easy. He faced one challenge after another - struggling to eat, battling anemia, and enduring labored breathing. At his most critical moment, Skylark’s tiny body needed an emergency blood transfusion to stay alive.

But Skylark is a fighter. With the help of skilled veterinarians, the tireless love of his foster family, and the generosity of supporters like you, this kitten overcame every obstacle in his path.

Today, Skylark is thriving in his forever home after being adopted by his foster mom’s parents. Of course, they adore him beyond measure! He’s living the happy, healthy life every kitten deserves, and it’s all because of the compassion and support of people like you.

Your kindness and life-saving support during crucial fundraising initiatives, like our Hope for the Holidays campaign which is happening through the end of the year, make stories like Skylark’s possible.

Support kittens like Skylark by making a gift today.
tenthlifecats.org/hope

P.S. Peep at the comments to see Skylark and his doting parents on their “gotcha” day!

12/19/2024

Today is the 6th day of our 12 Days of Catmas celebration and it's time to shine the spotlight on this adorable pair of siblings, Chorizo and Paella! These 6-month-old sweethearts have been inseparable their entire lives. Left at Tenth Life’s door in a box this summer, they’ve supported each other through thick and thin—and now they’re ready to find a forever home together.

Chorizo and Paella can be a little shy at first, but don’t let that fool you! Once they warm up, their sweet and playful personalities shine. They’re each other’s best friend and bring out the best in one another, which is why they need to find a home where they can stay together.

If you’re looking for double the love, double the fun, and double the purrs, Chorizo and Paella are the perfect pair for you. Apply to adopt this brother-sister duo today! Not ready to adopt? You can still help by liking and sharing this post to help Chorizo and Paella find the family they deserve.

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

Let’s make Chorizo and Paella’s holiday wish come true. ❤️