We're celebrating #GiveSTLDay today and raising life-saving funds for cats and kittens in need. Will you join us?
www.givestlday.org/tenthlifecats
P.S. SOUND UP to hear the sweetest mews from mama cat Daisy Duke's little ones who just opened their eyes for the very first time. <3
Esme
Look at her go! This is Esme just two months after being found with two severely broken legs on the side of the highway. She was barely able to move and she was suffering. Her incredible orthopedic surgeons at Veterinary Speciality Services were able to repair her injuries and as you can see here, Esme is recovering like a dang champion. Her foster mom reports that she is walking more and more and really loving playtime. Talk about a transformation!
While surgeries like Esme's are quite expensive, we wouldn't change this outcome for the world. We cannot help cats like her without our supporters like you, though. We're still celebrating Esme's #GiveSTLDay Power Hour and for the next 30 minutes, all gifts will be boosted by a $30,000 shared prize. Plus, we still have matching funds available. If you've been considering making a gift today but haven't bit the bullet, this is the perfect time to give because your kindness will go even further for cats with injuries like Esme.
Thank you for your support!
www.givestlday.org/tenthlifecats
In case you find yourself in need of an emergency kitten fix to distract you from the world this 47-second video of Tessa and Pish squishing a pillow with the most love in their little hearts is available to loop for as long as you need. We love you. <3
No matter how you're spending this Valentine's Day, know that we love you! We're so thankful to our volunteers, foster parents, adopters, donors, and followers who show up for cats with special needs and injuries, as well as those facing unnecessary euthanasia and other dangerous situations.
Here's a little Valentine from us to you. <3
Remember the sweet kitten who showed up at our doorstep in a milk crate on Christmas Eve? She was found injured and left in a trash bag in a city alley just hours before. The very kind person who found her brought her to us, hoping we'd answer on the morning of a holiday.
We did and when we met her, we knew she was special so we quickly got her to safety and then we shared her story in search of the perfect name for her. So many of you called her a holiday miracle so we decided to call her Sachi, which is Japanese in origin. The meaning? Miracle.
While she was terrified of humans at first, Sachi is slowly coming around. Here, you'll see that she is even cuddling up with her foster family and offering careful biscuits.
Yesterday, Sachi visited her veterinarian and we have good news! Other than her injured eye, a slight upper respiratory infection, and some pesky roundworms, she is a relatively healthy girl. And, while her eye is still painful and she has suffered some vision loss, there is a good chance that she will not need to undergo surgery to remove it. All we can do for now is remain hopeful that this will be the case so please keep Sachi in your thoughts as we navigate her care and learn more about her needs.
It is because of your support that she is safe and will never again experience the fear and pain that she has had to endure. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has made a life saving donation during our Hope for the Holidays campaign. If you haven't had a chance to give yet, we hope that you'll consider a gift in honor of Sachi so that more cats can have the lives that they deserve in 2022 and beyond.
www.tenthlifecats.org/hope
If we had to say three words that describe Tenth Life volunteers and foster caregivers, we would say dedicated, compassionate, and selfless! Kara embodies these three words and goes above and beyond to help give cats the lives they deserve.
Not only has she fostered numerous kittens this year and volunteered at our adoption lounge, she helped make these volunteer testimonial videos a reality! She put her editing skills to work so that we could share our mission with the world and we are so grateful.
Volunteering at Tenth Life doesn't look the same for everyone! Our team works hard to ensure that everyone is doing something that lights them up, whether it's caring for the cats at our lounge, showing up at community events, or helping with media and writing. There's a volunteer role for everyone and we are always looking for cat loving, kind, and excited folks to join our team. If you have a desire to help cats and kittens in need, we'd love to hear from you!
Sign up to volunteer at www.tenthlifecats.org/volunteer. â€
#GivingTuesday is still in full swing and we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has not only shown up today to support cats in need, but to everyone who has adopted, volunteered, and fostered at Tenth Life! Without these amazing humans, our work simply could not be done. We see you, we love you, and we appreciate you! <3
Please take a moment to hear from three time adopter and volunteer, Katie, on why she chooses to support our mission of giving cats the lives they deserve.
Like what you hear and want to support our work? Gifts are still being TRIPLED today so it's a great time to give.
www.tenthlifecats.org/hope
If you're considering a gift to Tenth Life this #GivingTuesday, please take a moment to hear why one of our dedicated volunteers and foster parents, Gina, decides to support our mission of giving cats the lives they deserve!
www.tenthlifecats.org/hope
We asked and you delivered! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to every kind person who sent food, litter, and other goodies our way this week when we were so low on food. It feels like Christmas came early and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.
Because of our incredible supporters, there are many happy, full kitties at Tenth Life.
THANK YOU AGAIN!
Did you know that we only have three paid staff members and rely on our volunteers, or ambassadors, as we like to call them, to keep our operations afloat and continue rescuing cats in need? It's true! Volunteers like Mike are the reason that Tenth Life can exist. Please take a moment to hear why Mike believes in our mission and chooses to support it!
If you like what you heard, we invite you to join our team of lifesaving volunteers! From scooping litter boxes to working on our free behavior line, there are many opportunities to get involved.
Want to give back but don't have time to volunteer? No problem! There are many ways in which you can support our mission. One is to make a gift during our Hope for the Holidays fundraising campaign or create your own Facebook fundraiser for Tenth Life!
Please help us thank Mike for being a true ambassador and an irreplaceable part of our team.
www.tenthlifecats.org/hope
www.tenthlifecats.org/volunteer
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Natalie Floeh Volunteer Story
Today happens to be World Kindness Day and what better way to celebrate and spread a little love than to help cats in need? Natalie shows up on the regular to do just that and we are so grateful! Please check out this video to learn why Natalie volunteers and chooses to invest in our mission.
We hope you'll consider joining us in giving more cats hope for the holidays this season. Thank you to everyone who has given so far. If you haven't made your gift yet, please help us raise $100,000 by December 31st and help give more cats the lives that they deserve.
#WorldKindnessDay #savedbytenthlife #givingcatsthelivestheydeserve
https://bit.ly/TenthLifeHOPE
Ashley Yust Volunteer Story
Some days are easy. Some days are a little less so. And some days you plan to share a ton of content and the cats have a whole other plan. We'll always put the cats first. They're in charge here. Please enjoy this message from Ashley talking about why she volunteers at Tenth Life and invests generously in our mission.
Thank you to everyone who has given so far. If you haven't made your gift yet, please help us raise $100,000 and make sure more cats like the ones in this video are able to live the lives they deserve.
https://bit.ly/TenthLifeHOPE
Here are twenty beautiful seconds of the best new friendship at Tenth Life's adoption lounge. This new love between Evangeline and Captain Underpants is a joy to watch. We could not be more impressed with all the ways in which most cats are abundantly resilient. These two have certainly not had it easy in life. Evangeline arrived from animal control very pregnant with a football-sized belly but here she is, making fast friends with the captain in a new place. Friendships like theirs often take time and we certainly give them the time and space they need in order to transition properly. However, these two were desperate to meet one another from the start. It's not perfect and they're both pretty good at setting boundaries but it's a thing of beauty to watch their friendship blossom right before our eyes. Turn the sound up and let us know if their cuddles made at least these 20 seconds of your Monday joyful. <3
Any other neonatal caretakers use your finger as a ledge? What would you call this tiny hack?
Gosh is a feisty, LOUD, independent eater who can support herself, thankyouverymuch. There are lots of ways to feed baby cats though you should never feed them on their backs, feed them anything other than kitten milk replacer, or feed them whenever theyâre cold or unable to swallow. While they can be challenging when something doesnât go as planned, theyâre so cute and vulnerable that itâs impossible not to become obsessed with them.
Our Cuss Crew (Golly, Gosh, Dang, Darn, and Dagnabbit) are now climbing, making biscuits, and starting to open their eyes and their itty bitty purrs will absolutely melt your heart. Weâre hitting some milestones and have come a long way from those orphaned kittens clamoring for their missing mom in a woodpile. Theyâre going strong and itâs all because of our supporters and our neonatal foster parents.
Interested in learning more about their care and how you can help kittens like these? Visit tenthlifecats.org to explore fostering or email [email protected] with questions.
Thank you!!
These ten seconds of video will break your heart. But you'll be happy to know that Slipper Elm (aka Elmer) is on the road to recovery and no longer struggling to breathe thanks to your kindness and generosity. Following his pectum excavatum (PE) surgery, Elmer has been held for close observation. Thankfully, his doctor has reported that this good boy looks amazing, is breathing normally (!!), and has been eating meals like a champ! Elmer will be heading home with his foster mom this evening and while he will mainly be crated for his safety, he has even been cleared for short, supervised play sessions with his siblings. He has come such a long way from this kitten gasping to draw breath. He may still have a long road ahead of him but he is headed in the best direction. Considering we were concerned he might not make it or that he may even lose an eye, he is proving everyone wrong, and we love to see that.
Thank you to everyone who's made this positive update possible. We'll be sure to post more videos and pictures as his story continues to unfold. We can't wait to show you more.
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Because we always get asked to share donation links when posting our thank you updates, we're adding one now in case you want to give to support our mission to help cats and kittens who need so much more care than most shelters can afford. We are so grateful for you.
To donate once or become a Litter Mate monthly supporter visit
www.tenthlifecats.org/donate. Or donate right here on Facebook if that's easier for you.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS may be sent to:
Tenth Life Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 63187, St. Louis, MO 63163
(mailing address only; no packages please)
PACKAGES may be mailed to:
Tenth Life Cat Rescue c/o Nebula #516, 3407 S. Jefferson, Saint Louis, MO 63118
PayPal donations: https://www.paypal.me/tenthlifecats
Gift food and supplies from our wish lists: https://www.tenthlifecats.org/donate/wishlist
Donate a car: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/tenthlif
GiveSTL Day is right around the corner on Thursday, May 6th.
Hosted by the St. Louis Community Foundation, this impactful 24-hour online giving event not only provides a platform for us to raise the funds necessary to save more lives. It also offers boosts to that funding and opportunities to win cash prizes.
There are thousands of dollars up for grabs for the organizations that raise the most and for those for whom the most individual donors show up. That means weâre going to need all hands on deck because, when all is said and done, a gift of any amount could tip the scale toward a $5,000 prize!
You can help by visiting givestlday.org/tenthlifecats today to set up and share your very own fundraiser to tell your friends, family, and coworkers WHY you support Tenth Life and get them fired up to help cats too. You may raise more than you think and even if you donât raise a dime, more people will know about us than did before you shared and that is a win in our book.
Early giving has already begun and weâve still got some matching funds remaining. Of course, if youâd like to make your money go further and wish to make your donation a match, you can reach out at any time.
Weâll be sharing more about those power hours and prizes soon. In fact, if youâre not already signed up for our email newsletter, this is a great time to flip that switch and we can promise adorable kitties in return.
Obviously, we cannot rescue those whoâve been left behind without the lifesaving funding required to do so. Your help getting us to our $20,000 goal is beyond appreciated and we know for a fact that we can do none of this without you.
If you love cats and kittens, will you please like, comment, and share this post to make sure as many people as possible know that GiveSTL is on the horizon? Every share, every dollar, every like and comment mean the world to the cats in our care. The kitties will be looking for you on Thursday!
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