Tenth Life

03/05/2025

Double Crunch Shrimp is a silly little boy with a silly little name and we are here for it! Someone must have been craving on the day he arrived to Tenth Life. Sponsor us, ? 🍤😉😻

03/03/2025

One of our newest arrivals, Godzilla, was hospitalized yesterday.

For months, this sweet little guy has battled chronic diarrhea. An incredibly kind individual in rural Missouri did everything they could to care for him before reaching out to Tenth Life for specialized help. We were so happy to welcome him and had an appointment scheduled for him with one of our trusted partner vets today.

But yesterday, things took a turn. Godzilla became lethargic, dangerously dehydrated, and too weak to eat. We rushed him to the emergency vet, where he received IV fluids and expert care. Thankfully, he’s showing small but promising signs of improvement today. He’s a little perkier and even showing interest in food. What a relief!

However, his journey isn’t over yet. We’re still awaiting test results, and if needed, he will undergo an abdominal ultrasound to determine the cause of his illness and ensure he gets the right treatment.

At Tenth Life, we never give up on cats like Godzilla, but we cannot do it without you. Emergency care like this is costly. His bill has already reached $800, and he still needs continued care and a loving foster home.

Here’s how you can help Godzilla today:
1. Donate to support his veterinary care: www.tenthlifecats.org/donate
2. Share his story.
3. Sign up to foster him: www.tenthlifecats.org/foster
Godzilla has been cared for by our loving adoption lounge staff and volunteers, but once he’s released from the hospital, he’ll need a foster home where he can be doted on.

Thank you for being a part of the Tenth Life family and for giving cats like Godzilla the lives they deserve!

02/27/2025

James here. Did you know that you can give cats like me the lives we deserve by becoming a Tenth Life Litter Mate? Litter Mates’ monthly gifts mean that Tenth Life has funding all year round to provide veterinary care and necessities to cats in need. That means that a diabetic guy like me never has to worry about getting insulin and special food. Tenth Life couldn’t help cats like me without your support. Check it out and join the Litter Mates club today!

https://tenthlifecats.org/litter-mates-club/

02/24/2025

Looking for a workout buddy? Ohly’s ready to spot you… if you can handle the pressure. Available for adoption now! 🐾💪 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

02/20/2025

LAST CALL! Today is the final day to donate to win some great prizes - date nights, massages, flowers, and more fun treats! Our Meowlentine’s Day raffles end in just a few hours so grab your tickets now and help us give more cats the lives they deserve! 🥰💞

Just a friendly reminder that our Meowlentine's Day Raffles are live through February 20th, 2025 and you don't want to miss out!

We’ve got FOUR incredible raffles filled with amazing prizes like🍷 Wine & dining gift cards
💆‍♀️ Massages
💐 Beautiful flowers
🎁 And more sweet surprises!

100% of the proceeds help us rescue cats in need and your support has us full of love.

Donate now for a chance to win while making a difference!

https://bit.ly/meowlentinesdayraffles

02/19/2025

Our Cats N’ Mats yoga class is ON tonight! We have a sold out class and can’t wait to see everyone. Our office manager, Cherokee, is warming up! What would you call this pose? Down cat? Up cat? Biiiiig stretch? 😻🧘‍♀️

02/19/2025

One of our favorite annual events, Ales for Tails, is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday, March 9th, at . Grab your tickets now to enjoy delicious beer samples from local homebrewers, live music, and shopping for unique pet-focused products and arts and crafts! This fun event supports not only Tenth Life, but also our friends . Will we see you there?

02/18/2025

It’s . Punkin’s best advice on this snowy, frigid cold afternoon? Find yourself a warm, cozy bed and don’t leave it for nothing! 😴

02/14/2025

Will You Be Their Meowlentine? ❤️

This Meowlentine’s Day, we want to introduce you to three incredibly special sisters who are looking for a love that lasts forever. Meet Wingdings, Arial, and Helvetica—a trio of sweet and resilient girls who have been through so much since they were born in their Tenth Life foster home last May.

After losing their mama early on, they were lovingly bottle-fed and raised by their amazing foster parents. Despite facing health challenges—including testing positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)—these little ladies are thriving and ready to find a family to call their own.

Each of them is as beautiful as they are loving, and they’d love nothing more than a special someone to cherish them. Could that be you? Take a peek at their adoption profiles to learn more about their unique personalities and what to expect when adopting an FeLV+ kitty. Just try not to swoon!

👉 tenthlifecats.org/adopt

02/13/2025

Just a friendly reminder that our Meowlentine's Day Raffles are live through February 20th, 2025 and you don't want to miss out!

We’ve got FOUR incredible raffles filled with amazing prizes like🍷 Wine & dining gift cards
💆‍♀️ Massages
💐 Beautiful flowers
🎁 And more sweet surprises!

100% of the proceeds help us rescue cats in need and your support has us full of love.

Donate now for a chance to win while making a difference!

https://bit.ly/meowlentinesdayraffles

02/12/2025

Sweet Samba was adopted earlier this week and we had to squeeze in some last minute snuggles before sending her home! 🩷

02/07/2025

Hey, Meowlentine. We're full of love and have four incredible raffles that went live today. Donate to win gift cards to local restaurants and bars, massages, wine, flowers, and more special treats that are sure to make your heart pitter patter.

100% of the proceeds from this raffle will help us save the lives of more cats like Cocoa, who recently had her injured eye removed. ❤️

And, please help us thank our generous donors who made this raffle possible - Westchester, Indigo Massage & Wellness, 'sippi Natural Wine Bar, Every Body Massage, Laura Hunt LMT, Narwhal's Crafted, Flowers to the People, Polite Society, Always in Bloom Florist, and some very kind individuals!

02/06/2025

Tobias Funke was so deeply loved.

It’s never easy to share our deepest heartbreaks with you, but today, we need your kindness more than ever. We are devastated that Tobias Funke is no longer with us. Despite everything we did—a week-long hospitalization, extensive diagnostics and treatments, and every ounce of love—his little body just couldn’t keep fighting.

He left this world the same way he entered it: surrounded by love. He was held close, comforted, and cherished in every moment. And when he left, he took a piece of our hearts with him.

Despite our best efforts, sometimes the outcome isn’t what we hope for.

When we open our arms to the most vulnerable, we know that heartbreak is always possible. We know that no matter how hard we fight, how much hope we pour into them, some will slip away from us. It isn’t fair.

But we also know that not fighting would break us even more. Because Tobias deserved every single chance. And because there will always be more cats who need someone to believe in them. So we’ll persist.

We’ll keep showing up for the next sick or injured cat that needs us, and the next, and the next—because every single one of them matters. And we know Tobias would want that.

Thank you for fighting for him. Thank you for sending love, for donating, for sharing his story. Because of you, Tobias only ever knew comfort, warmth, and the certainty that he was never alone.

Please send love to his devoted foster mom, who stood by him through every moment and continues to pour her heart into caring for Tobias’ mama cat and siblings.

Rest easy, sweet Tobias. You were loved beyond measure.

Ps. If you missed his story, scroll back two posts.

01/31/2025

Tobias Funke needs you. Can you donate just $5 to help him fight for his life?

From the moment he was born, sweet baby Tobias has known nothing but love and care in his Tenth Life foster home. Along with his mama cat and siblings, he was healthy, happy, and soon on his way to finding his forever family. But last week, everything changed.

Tobias’ foster mom found him limping, lethargic, and crying out in pain. He stopped eating, drinking, and even using the litter box. Despite emergency vet visits, pain meds, and fluids, his condition only worsened. He shook in pain, unable to move comfortably, and his veterinarians raced to uncover the cause.

After multiple tests, hospitalization, and a neurology consult, we finally have a possible cause of his symptoms: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). FIP is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus. This heartbreaking disease was once considered a death sentence, but today, treatment is available, and there is hope. Tobias began lifesaving treatment today, and we will do everything possible to help him recover.

But we cannot do it alone. His emergency bills have already exceeded $1,000 and are expected to climb beyond $3,000.

Every single dollar makes a difference. It means more medicine, more expert care, and the chance for Tobias to grow up into the happy, healthy cat he is meant to be.

Make a life-saving gift on Facebook or at www.tenthlifecats.org/donate.

If you can’t donate today, we understand. We hope that you’ll consider sharing this post and sending all the love and encouragement you can as Tobias fights for his recovery.

Thank you for being part of the Tenth Life family and for giving cats like Tobias the lives they deserve.

01/30/2025

Take a class at Brick City Yoga STL this February and share the love! Our lovely friends will be donating $1 per class attended to 5 local charities that students can choose between, including Tenth Life. Whether you’re a long time yogi or want to give one of their fun, inclusive classes a try, there’s no better time to do so! 🩷🐾

01/28/2025

We hosted our first volunteer orientation of the year last Saturday and sweet Saturn did a great job welcoming new friends and charming everyone’s pants off. Want to join our team of dedicated, caring volunteers? Sign up today! tenthlifecats.org/volunteer 🐈🐾