Tenth Life

11/20/2025

How stinkin’ sweet are Red and Oz?

These six-month-old brothers are hoping to find a forever home together just in time for the holidays. They’re truly the best of buds!

Red is confident, playful, and the ultimate social butterfly—playtime and cuddles are his jam. Oz is a certified belly-rub aficionado with a soft, gentle spirit. Both boys have the lovable orange-cat charm we all know and adore.

They do experience a bit of chronic eye discharge, something they’ve had since they were tiny, but it doesn’t slow them down one bit or keep them from living their happiest, goofiest lives.

P.S. A quick reminder: we’ll be administratively closed November 24–30 so our team can enjoy a well-deserved break with loved ones. Previously scheduled adoption & foster business will still take place, but new applications will be processed when we return. Thank you so much for understanding!

11/19/2025

Your gift means hope for cats like Pixie! 🧡

Pixie came to Tenth Life from a small rural TNR organization that didn’t have the resources to care for or find a home for a special-needs cat. She was very loved, but she needed more than they could provide. That’s when we welcomed her to Tenth Life!

Pixie isn’t a delicate fairy. She’s more like a clumsy little gnome with a wobbly walk thanks to mild Cerebellar Hypoplasia. But this neurological condition doesn’t slow her down! She runs, plays, and chases toys with boundless energy! Her favorite toy is the wand, of course.

She’s curious, playful, and has a habit of “aggressive booping,” where her charming head bob makes her look like a silly little woodpecker, affectionately described by her foster mom. After a day of adventuring, Pixie loves curling up for cozy naps, soaking in all the love her foster parents give her.

Pixie’s journey reminds us why Tenth Life exists: every cat deserves a chance, no matter their challenges. During our Hope for the Holidays fundraiser, your gift helps cats like Pixie get the veterinary care, comfort, and love they need to thrive.

Learn more and make a gift today!

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/tenth-life-cat-rescue/tenth-life-hope-for-the-holidays-2025

11/18/2025

🐾 : Traveling with Cats 🐾

The holidays are almost here, and travel can be stressful. Not just for us, but for our feline family members too! While the safest option (and preferred by most cats) is usually to let your cats stay home with a trusted sitter checking in at least once a day, sometimes traveling with them is unavoidable. If you must take your cats along, these tips can help keep them safe and calm.

1. Use a secure carrier. Make it cozy with a favorite blanket or toy, and never let your cat roam freely in the car. Hard-sided carriers are safest in case of an accident.

2. Stick to a routine. Keep feeding times, play, and litter box breaks as consistent as possible to reduce stress.

3. Avoid last-minute trips. Give your cat time to adjust to the carrier and the idea of travel before hitting the road.

4. Bring familiar scents. A blanket or item of clothing with your scent can comfort your cat in a new environment.

5. Plan for accommodations. If you’ll be staying overnight, make sure the space is quiet, safe, and cat-friendly.

6. Travel can be tricky for cats, but a little planning goes a long way toward a happy, stress-free journey.

Have you traveled with your cat before? Please share any helpful tips you've learned along the way in the comments!

11/17/2025

Meet Babs, one of our Litter Mates Club Feline Ambassadors! 🐾

We first met Babs as a tiny kitten when an animal control facility in rural Illinois reached out for help back in 2022. His hind legs were fused together, likely from birth, and he could not relieve himself without assistance. After a thorough evaluation with the neurology and orthopedic teams at Veterinary Specialty Services of St. Louis, it became clear that both of Babs’ back legs needed to be amputated so he could live a life free of pain and discomfort.

Thanks to the support of our Litter Mates Club members, Babs has had the veterinary care he needed and lives a life full of joy and health now! He is available for adoption, and until his forever family comes along, he is cared for with all of the love in the world by his vet-tech foster mom.

The Litter Mates Club is our monthly giving program that allows us to plan for the future and say yes to cats with significant special needs and injuries. Members, our incredible sustaining donors, make it possible for us to help cats like Babs.

You can join the club for as little as the cost of a vanilla latte and make a life-changing difference for cats like Babs.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/tenth-life-cat-rescue/become-a-litter-mates-club-member

11/16/2025

Our Neon Glow Bowling Party Fundraiser is less than a month away, and we have some really bad news. We have only sold TWO lanes. We need to sell NINE lanes to make this fundraiser a success.

You and five friends will have two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a fun Neon Glow theme with goodies to go around, pizza, soda, and cupcakes!

The best part, though? By coming to this event, you'll be raising life-saving funds for cats in need.

We need to sell these lanes, or we are at risk of cancelling the event, which would be a huge bummer. It is sure to be a fun time, and we would love to see you at Crestwood Bowl on December 7th!

Join us at Crestwood Bowl on December 7, 2025, for a Bowling Fundraiser. Proceeds give cats the lives they deserve.

11/15/2025

NEW MERCH ALERT!

Not sure what to gift the cat lover in your life, or want to treat yourself? We've got you covered with our new "Tell Your Cat I Said Hi" design, available on our Bonfire shop in an array of styles and fun colors. Tees, tie-dye, sweaters, and tote bags!

You can also find holiday and pride designs. And, of course, our class logo styles.

Shop now!
https://tenth-life-cat-rescue.square.site/

11/14/2025

$20,000 MATCH for cats like Noir! 🧡

Over the summer, we received an urgent call for help. A tiny five-week-old kitten was found dragging herself across the ground, using only her front legs to move. The kind person caring for a feral colony didn’t know if she was injured or born this way, but one thing was clear: without immediate help, she wouldn’t survive.

That’s when we welcomed her to Tenth Life and named her Noir. She was so small, but her spirit was already huge.

At the emergency clinic, X-rays revealed a spinal injury. Though she has very little movement in her lower half and cannot control her bladder or bowels, Noir is curious, joyful, and full of life. Her differences do not define her.

Thanks to her veterinarians, foster parents, and weekly physical therapy, Noir is growing stronger every day. Her care includes water therapy, medicated baths, and frequent vet visits to prevent urinary tract infections and wounds from dragging her lower half. Most recently, she has battled a pesky ear infection that has needed multiple rounds of medication to heal. Through it all, though, Noir is a happy, loving cat.

Noir is safe and has the care she needs to not only survive, but thrive. But we cannot provide care like hers without you. The reality is that donations have been down this year, even as the need keeps growing. Cats like Noir are counting on your kindness during our Hope for the Holidays fundraiser. And, we are thrilled to share that up to $20,000 will be matched!!

🧡 Please consider a gift in honor of Noir and help us give more cats the happy, healthy lives they deserve. From Noir and the entire Tenth Life Cat Rescue team, thank you!

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/tenth-life-cat-rescue/tenth-life-hope-for-the-holidays-2025

11/13/2025

Raffles save cats like one of our newest arrivals -- Smokey Joe!

This is the first photo we saw of him when one of our animal control partners reached out for help earlier in the week. He has just arrived today and is getting settled at his Tenth Life foster home.

Smokey Joe has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), meaning his immune system is weaker than the average cat. And, he found himself at animal control with an injured leg. We're not totally sure what's going on with it yet, but he'll have a full workup at the vet very soon. For now, we're happy to say that he is putting weight on his leg, eating like it's nobody's business, and is a happy-go-lucky guy!

Back to raffles, we're thrilled to announce our WINNERS for our latest raffle fundraisers.

The winner of the Labubu Raffle is Kaitlin Bomar!

The winners of tickets to The Lion King in Concert at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and other fun goodies are Casey Purtle, Judy Levin, and Genevieve Frank!

All winners have been contacted via email, but if you see your name here and you did not receive an email from us, please email [email protected] so we can arrange getting your items to you.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered our latest raffles. Together, you helped us raise $1,161 for cats like Smokey Joe!

P.S. Do you own a business or have items that you think would make a great raffle? We'd love to connect and make it happen! Raffles raise life-saving funds for cats like Smokey Joe, and we couldn't put them on without supporters like you. Email [email protected] with any ideas. Thank you!

11/12/2025

Just last week, Malcolm had a home lined up. His little kitten bags were packed and he was ready to bid his friends at our adoption lounge farewell. But, sometimes things don’t work out as planned so he’s still at Tenth Life. He’s a sweet orange guy with a love of playing with other kitties and crunchy treats. He wants a home with both. Maybe it’s yours? 🐱 www.tenthlifecats.org/adopt

11/12/2025

Donate to win! Help cats!

Our Labubu Raffle ENDS in 24 hours!! Want a chance at this freaky little thing being your new purse pet?! Donate today and enter to win a Dada Lububu keychain from PopMart's The Monster's collection. And, there's more. Your brand-new, still in the box, Labubu comes with a one-of-a-kind Tenth Life shirt, hat, and Labubu-sized cat backpack. Trust us. It's pretty cute.

Good luck!

https://tenthlife.rallyup.com/labubu