Sweetwhisker Rescue

09/20/2024

Time for a Sweetwhisker update ! 🐾

It’s been 10 days since we’ve had kitten sickness hit our rescue . I truly can’t even keep any of the last 10 days straight … between sick kids & sick pets… I’m wiped out. My brain is only functioning on the “needs” around here like having everyone (human kids included) fed and medicated . 😵‍💫😮‍💨 luckily , I take a ton of pictures which helps me keep days slightly sorted ! Okay, back to the update….

RayRay looks great, Pandora looks good and hydrated, Jedi has healthy pink gums and is hydrated. We have started Jedi on injections that help with nausea and vomiting. Everyone is getting another round of wormer. Everyone is still on puréed chicken and probiotics. The little kittens are also on nutri-cal. With all f***ls being negative this far, we are taking further steps in testing. Since it’s the weekend, my job is to collect 5 grams of 💩 to take in on Monday for testing . The test is pricey at $280 …. But it could give us some much needed answers. ❤️‍🩹

🧇Waffles & the Breakfast Club:

After my daughter’s orthopedic appointment, I ran into Marshalls to see if there were any play mats there… and there were 3! So I grabbed one and have officially expanded their area. Waffles is probably going to be mad at me, because she is so protective of her kittens 🥹 But ma’am, they can’t live in a nesting box forever 😂 I’m going to have to order some more kitten toys because 99% of them are in the foster room with the sick kittens. Lesson learned to always keep some put up ! 🫠

If you wanna get the breakfast club any toys 🙂
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/30FJ44IDTR3ZS

09/20/2024

Vet time for these 3 ! I will update this post after their appointment 🙂

09/20/2024

No glamorous photos of the Breakfast Club tonight. Hands washed, clothes changed, and some time with these giant kittens ! They’re so mobile now it’s wild.

With the sick kittens downstairs… we are going to need to improvise with their space in my bedroom. I have another pen this size that I can attach to double their space. But I need some sort of water proof “flooring” for the expansion. Does anyone have any extra foam toddler play mats ? I am willing to pay !

I pinned ideas of what I’m looking for, as reference .

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/30FJ44IDTR3ZS

09/19/2024

Thank you GJ Tire Services for all of these much needed goodies ! They’re going to help the sickies so much 😻❤️

09/19/2024

📣‼️📣‼️📣Sweetwhisker Rescue has an important message for everyone regarding the adoption process. 📋

We know people love calicos and “flashy” looking kittens. But we are a non profit rescue , not a breeder. We aim to find permanent placement for our rescues, and that’s based off of personality first and foremost . That is something that can not be determined by coat color. We want our rescues to be successful in their new family environment.

👉🏼Some examples :

We can have the prettiest color kitten, that won’t thrive in a loud busy home. 🚫🥁

We can have a kitten that is bonded and must go with a sibling, and you’re only looking to add one kitten to your household 🐱🐱

We can have a flashy kitten that is scared of dogs, despite being raised with them, and you have dogs at home. 🚫🐶

We can have the cutest kitten who doesn’t want constant cuddles and affection, but that’s what you’re looking for. 🚫😘

These kittens personalities are as unique as mine and yours. We respect the cats wishes and boundaries and want them to have long happy lives. It’s NOT personal to anyone if I, who has spent every moment for months with the kitten, think it’s not a good fit.

❗️That being said ….. no rescue kitten will be adopted until I know what type of placement they will require❗️

🏡 When a rescue is ready to find their forever home, you may request an adoption application. Once approved, we can set up a meet and greet ! ❤️🐾

09/19/2024

One step forward ➡️ , two steps back ⬅️⬅️

Last night Pandora started with the severe diarrhea. She has a vet appointment tomorrow. Little Jedi also is throwing up again this morning .

📣UPDATE📣 Pandora, Jedi, AND RayRay will all be seen tomorrow .

This is so frustrating. It also means more vet bills. 😞 We are spending more in vet bills than we are receiving in donations, at this point . 💸💸💸 Again, we are a nonprofit and don’t receive any government funding. At best, we receive 10% off at veterinary clinics.

If you can donate , here are the links & veterinarian information:

🩵Venmo : https://venmo.com/u/SweetwhiskerRescue

💙PayPal (takes a percentage) : https://www.paypal.me/SweetwhiskerRescue

💚Cash app - https://cash.app/$SweetwhiskerRescue

🏥 Monroe County Animal Hospital : 423-337-7432 Sweetwhisker Rescue account

If you’re unable to donate , please share . Invite your friends to like this page .

09/18/2024

Small update on our sick kittens. They’ve been getting sub q fluids, probiotics, puréed chicken, electrolytes, nutri-cal, albon, and Jedi has been also getting syringe fed formula on top of it. About an hour ago I scooped a solid kitty poo 💩 🥹 Jedi is gaining weight and no one else is losing , so I am counting every small victory . RayRay is still as wild as ever and not showing any signs of any sickness, which I’m so grateful for. Mama Pandie (Pandora) is doing a great job with all her babies.

And truly none of this would be possible without our Sweetwhisker community. I know I say it all the time, but from the bottom of my heart I can’t thank each and every one of you enough. The support Sweetwhisker has received in the last few months has been incredible. Thank you for helping me help the kittens and cats of our community 🫶🏼

09/17/2024

A huuuge thank you to Michele B., the Browns, & Brinkley + Brinley R. 🐾😻 this donation for the kittens means SO much .

09/17/2024

We have spent over $1,000 the last few days on vet bills for the kittens... it is time to replenish the account so they can continue to get the best treatment, and their spay / neuters when the time comes . We don't receive any government funding, and rely heavily on the community support. If you can't donate, share ❤️

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09/17/2024

🥳 we have Wynn and Jedi nursing ! And cookie , toast, and opal playing 🥰 hoping this continues 🥹

We have spent $1,031.84 since Saturday . As much as I love and appreciate items donated , now we have to focus on building back up our vet fund. It is crucial to have a small “stock pile” of funds for situations that come up like these .

I am so grateful for the support from the community .

09/16/2024

📣UPDATE: Wynn and Opal both got sub q fluids and albon to come home on. F***l was once again, negative. $248.73 was todays total for all 3 kittens.

Round ✌🏻 today, with Wynn and Opal . Get these babies some medication as well. I will update this post with their details of todays visit

09/16/2024

Update on this cutie pie

Blood work didn’t look alarming , few things slightly off but all make sense for getting karo syrup, and not eating well. He was sent home with sub q fluids and meds to help his GI move along (and hopefully stimulate hunger). He is also going to be syringe fed by me, in addition to nutri-cal supplement and probiotic paste .

It’s so difficult that there isn’t much that can be done on his tiny little body. Send all the healing vibes, prayers, positive thoughts & energy his way.

Opal and Wynn have their appt this afternoon and I will update then

If you can financially help with today’s vet bills and meds….

Monroe County Animal Hospital 423-337-7432 , Sweetwhisker rescue account

Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/SweetwhiskerRescue

PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/SweetwhiskerRescue

Cash app - https://cash.app/$SweetwhiskerRescue

09/16/2024

📣UPDATE 8:40 am - gave him his history over the last few days. They took him back to weigh him. Opal and Wynn have an appt this afternoon.

Our little Jed is still hanging in there . I’m most worried about him. He isn’t doing well at all. We are going back to the vet tomorrow at 8:30 am.

If you’d like to help us help him. We just spent almost $1000 in the last week on vet visits for them. As a small newer rescue , we need help.

Monroe county animal hospital , account Sweetwhisker Rescue . 423-337-7432

Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/SweetwhiskerRescue

Cash app - https://cash.app/$SweetwhiskerRescue

PayPal (has fees) - https://www.paypal.me/SweetwhiskerRescue?locale.x=en_US

Also , Wynn and Opal will hopefully be seen tomorrow as well to get the same medication. I’ll fight for them until they can’t fight anymore 😔

09/14/2024

🏥❤️‍🩹UPDATE❤️‍🩹🏥

So today the symptomatic kittens were seen, even tho they all went for the ride. Cookie, Jedi, and Toast Malone were examined . Which means we now have to take Wynn & Opal during the week some time to be seen, because they’ll likely show symptoms as well . 🥺 they’re all being treated as if they have coccidia , so they’re on Albon. They also need chicken baby food / probiotics for the next two weeks to settle their tummies. I have both of these items listed on my Amazon registry . https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/30FJ44IDTR3ZS

Today’s visit has set us back $783.11 . I did have to dip into their spay / neuter funds , which I absolutely hate to do… but keeping them healthy to be able to eventually get fixed, is priority. 😔❤️‍🩹 thank you for all of your support , and if you want to help me build back up our funds, you can donate via PayPal, Venmo, cash app, check , cash… whatever your heart desires 🫶🏼

09/14/2024

📣📣📣 UPDATE: checked in. It is $205 per kitten to be seen. Please consider donating to their care

📣📣📣📣UPDATE 12:30 : going to parvo test Jedi , $120

📣📣📣📣📣 UPDATE 1pm : Jedi tested negative for parvo . Now running f***l on Cookie, $40

❤️‍🩹🏥All for of Pandora’s kittens are heading to the emergency vet right now . So , no Walmart set up today.

If you would like to donate to the medical care x4….. here are links . I couldn’t do this without you . We only receive 10% discount at best , from veterinary offices ❤️‍🩹🏥

🌡️ https://venmo.com/u/SweetwhiskerRescue

💉 https://cash.app/$SweetwhiskerRescue

🩺 https://www.paypal.me/SweetwhiskerRescue?locale.x=en_US (Fees apply)

09/14/2024

Hey yall, unsure that I will be setting up today at Walmart . I’ve got 2 more siblings to the kitten who went to the vet last week, with the same symptoms 😔 speaking with people to see if I need to make the emergency trip to knoxville .

I will keep everyone updated .

09/13/2024

Opal 🐾 she’s coming around , slowly but surely . You can see her confidence when she’s with her “mama” Pandora 🖤

09/13/2024

Maple & Marmalade 🐾🧡🤍🖤

09/13/2024

YALL !!!! Give this a listen !!!! The Kittle Family Podcast . I am a 49ers fan . And GEORGE KITTLE now Sweetwhisker Rescue ! I am sooooo excited ❤️🏈 go niners !!!

09/13/2024

Hmmm…. Does Venus & Leo’s adopter look familiar ??? OHHH ! It’s because she already adopted Atlas & Apollo 😂😂😂 You read that correctly… Atlas, Apollo, Leo, and Venus are all going to be living under one roof 🥹❤️ Thank you for choosing rescue kittens (again x4!)

09/13/2024

Happy Friday ! Time for a Sweetwhisker update.

🐾In the last 9 days, Sweetwhisker has gotten 10 cats / kittens fixed ! We have fixed two from the Mobil / Huddle house location in sweetwater . Our bottle baby RayRay. And SEVEN ferals at a property in Athens !

🐾 I am so beyond grateful to have people who genuinely care about the cats well being. I can’t stress it enough that it truly takes a village. Being a nonprofit means that each cat in our care requires donations / sponsors to get the vet/daily care they need. My promise to you, is that I give each cat in my rescue 100% of my efforts.

🐾 today is our Panda Express fundraiser. Use code : 925822 online / in app for orders ! 🐼

💡TOMORROW 9/14 I will have a table set up outside of Walmart in Sweetwater accepting donations of cat items , selling bracelets , and handing out information on spay and neuter . Hope to see you there !

09/12/2024

Biscuits and Gravy

09/11/2024

This weeks TNR! Sweetwhisker is still working hard to TNR as many as we possibly can. BUT this requires help from our community. Donations make this possible for us to help situations like this. SPAY AND NEUTER

09/10/2024

📣📣📣 JEDI HELP 📣📣📣

UPDATE : his X-rays and f***l look good. He’s
Coming home on sensitive wet food , and probiotics and wormer just to cover all bases !

This is day 2 of Jedi throwing up white gunk. I’m taking him to the vet now , as a drop off . As you know , my rescue debit card was hacked . I have some cash on me until my new card comes. But we are going to need help TODAY.

Can you donate $5 to Jedi’s care ? If so please call directly 423-337-7432 Monroe county animal hospital

UPDATE : 10:20 am they’re running a f***l on him and going from there