Serenity Sanctuary and Animal Rescue SSAR

10/01/2024

10/01/2024

I can relate to this, except I may also add a pet bed warmer 😂😂

10/01/2024

Funds to Protect Kitties from the Cold Needed…

It’s going to be extremely cold Tuesday am - Thursday next week (sub-freezing temperatures into the teens).

I am feeding 4 feral cats behind an office building. The building owner’s receptionist said there shouldn’t be any problem with me plugging into the outlet in their open garage.

The shelters that were out there last year were thrown away before the person who made them got around to picking them up. They aren’t able to make more this year and I simply don’t have the time and… wanted the cats to have a heated shelter…

I only have a few days so I went ahead and ordered, digging into the rescue cat’s food/litter funds and I have a kitty medical bill coming up that’ll be at least $100 and I had to replace my laptop today bc mine crashed yesterday (it’s totaled but the drive was rescued, I need to take to someone who can get the data off of it for me)… And, a few days ago I had to cough up $2,000 to cover someone else’s debt (long story but I was caught up in “someone borrowed in order to pay me back and defaulting on that loan” with repercussions to me if I didn’t cover it 😬)… I’ll get paid back but not sure when… that was a stressful hit!… welcome 2024!!!

I really need help covering these shelters if possible and I need help getting a heater and supplies for 3 kittens, their nursing momma, and their daddy I am going to get into my shed this weekend to get them out of the cold coming next week.

In total… I need a $250-$400 to protect the outdoor kitties and to recover the indoor kitties’ food fund.

And, another $100 to help with the medical bill (little black boy, Rey has an adopter but must get tested for transmissible diseases. It’s a great home but they can’t afford that extra expense right now). He has another appointment in February with an eye specialist to check out the scars on his eyes from healed ulcers that will cost over $200.

I don’t have time to put together a formal fundraiser however, I have my 501 (C)3… I found out recently it went through 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻anyone who has donated to me over the past year, now, or going forward can get a receipt for a tax deduction.
Please text me if you need one: 512-413-2933

I will be updating my last fundraiser about the receipts as soon as I get the new laptop up and running… currently posting from my phone. If you donated for that fundraiser and need a receipt, please let me know in a text or private message.

I help a lot of animals, especially cats right now and the homeless people when I can… I would not be able to help these cats without your help. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s on average over $2,000 a month out of my pocket every month.

Now that I have a nonprofit, I can give myself receipts, 🤞🏻I believe ( if anyone knows of a really good nonprofit CPA, please refer them to me) so that’ll help but right now with the extra expenses that came up out of nowhere, I really need some help getting these kitties out of, and protected from, the dangerous sub freezing temperatures coming next week and probably a few more times before mid-March.

Please text if you donate, or donated before, and need a receipt: 512-413-2933

To donate…

By Venmo: -Lunden
By Cash App: $LennyLunden
Please note: donation.

By Mail:
13403 Effingham Street
Austin, Tx 78729

The cats and I are forever grateful for your help.

4 outdoor kitties the shelters are for are eating in a wide open garage. The heated shelters will go to the back of the garage, each shelter is big enough for 2 kitties.

Blk and white pics (and 1 color) are of family I am getting into my shed this weekend… will be getting a heater and setting the shed up to be safe and cozy for them. The babies are still nursing, you’ll see with their rears lined up just past mom’s head. They’ll be getting socialized and be up for adoption.

Blk kitty is 7 mom’s old love bug, Rey who has a wonderful couple wanting to adopt him… needs his eyes checked by a vet eye specialist and tested for diseases that are transmittable.

Looking for a home now: Black and white kitty is the kitty injured in the fence, K.C. He’s recovering well and ready to be adopted. He is a friendly feral… meaning you can hold and pet him but when you let him go he’ll run and hide…. He’ll need kept in a quiet space where he can’t hide (another kitty in the house would be great, I have an adult cat who comforts K.C. who would love to be adopted with him). They come around (learn not to be afraid) sooner when paired with a tame kitty. While he’s a friendly feral if cornered and caught he loves being petted but when you let go of him he will take “flight” and run and hide (he doesn’t fight, he fawns… meaning a fear response of being very submissive). It will take time for him to feel safe but when he does he’ll be one of the best kitty companions ever 💙

Many thanks to all my friends and neighbors who have helped me help these kitties all these years 💖💖💖💙💙💙

02/01/2024

If you love feral kitties, and you’re looking for kitty to adopt… This boy, K.C. is for you! He’s the one whose leg was caught in the fence, then wrapped too tight by the vet tech and blew up really big.

He is on the road to a complete recovery and discovered to be an absolute love bug. Still scared… it will take some time and patience to make him feel safe in your environment but then he will love you forever for giving him a safe, warm home.

Wish I hadn’t tipped his ear but it’s a reminder of the hard life kitties have before being rescued from the streets.

He’s about 7 months old and is neutered.

To inquire call, 512-413-2933
Please text first, I may miss voicemails.

I take donations and I do home visits, and a trial period before finalizing adoptions…. Which are never final in the sense that you can bring any kitty you adopt from me back anytime for any reason.

28/12/2023

TEMPORARY FOSTER needed for a medical situation.
Miss Claudia is in hospital and her doggie Leeroy is currently alone at home, being fed by a neighbor. Is anyone able (or know anyone who is able) to foster him for a few weeks until Claudia is out. He is 13 years old, male, mixed breed, friendly with people. He misses he’s person and needs a calm caring environment till they can reunite. Feel free to call Leigh 512-798-2602

28/12/2023

Transport needed from Austin, Tx to Sherman, Tx (north of Dallas)… or to north Dallas/Richardson… today if possible, no later than Saturday.

Cinnamon’s person had to move from S.A. to Sherman with no place to stay with her kitty. She now has an apartment and is anxious to get Cinnamon back.

Cinnamon is being brought to me today, but I can’t take her to Dallas.

Please text me (I may miss a call) if you can transport Cinnamon to Dallas: 512-413-2933

23/12/2023

UPDATE
I HAVE INUNDATED WITH TEXTS… MORE THAN I CAN FOLLOW UP ON!

Sorry, I have to close applications.

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Adopter needed!!!

This little gem came my way today…

Cooper is a 12 week old golden doodle surrendered to me by a man who adopted him a few weeks ago, drove from where he now lives out of state with the pup planning on returning with him by plane.

Got here only to learn that no airline would allow the puppy to fly. As I was chewing him out on the phone in a public place a lady came up to me later and informed me it’s true…. She travels a lot and you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get a dog on any airline.

I am still of a mind he should have just driven back with the dog, the same way he got here but instead…

He’s driving to my rescue with the dog and his vet paperwork this afternoon, Saturday 12/23/23 so he can catch his flight out this evening! 😬

He was adequately contrite and remorseful for getting himself and the pup in this predicament.

I believe things happen for a reason and the reason here MUST be that Coopers forever family is here in, or around, Austin.

He’s small enough I can keep him crated here and care for him as long as it takes to find him the perfect family to become part of (although I don’t believe in crating unless for medical/safety reasons, it is for his safety here to protect him from the too many cats here 🤣).

To apply by way of a telephone interview please call 512-413-2933.

I will interview and consider a few families. I will deliver him to his new home.

I don’t charge adoption fees, I do accept donations as other than donations my overwhelmed kitty sanctuary and animal rescue work is completely self funded at this time.

I do require a $100 deposit that will be refunded when he is neutered when he is old enough. I recommend my vet for spay/neuter, Balcones Animal Hospital.

To apply please text (interested in the baby named Cooper), I may miss a call I get so many “need to surrender my dog or cat now!” calls 😢

512-413-2933

Please share.

21/12/2023

UPDATE, GREAT NEWS!!!

Another success story… Serenity Sanctuary and Animal Rescue found a foster do this mother and her 2 children would be able to get their dog back as soon as they are able to get into a new home.

It was down to the wire the day she had to be out… with no foster confirmed.

Having posted for her on several pages and on Nextdoor, Serenity Sanctuary landed two amazing fosters!!!

They both stepped up at the last minute yesterday for this husky mix, Marley.

It was decided one would go get her
last night and take her to the other (he also donated for her food) while I picked up food and a crate and met at the foster’s home.

Marley was very anxious and confused but settled into the foster home just fine last night Wed. 12/20/23.

Picture with Marley and the Christmas tree was shared with me this morning.

She’s wonderful dog whose owner is anxious to get into a new home asap so she can get her back. If you know of any rentals in Kyle please send me a private message.

I also want to give a shout out to Lakeway’s dog boarders, JGO’s Lucky Dog for stepping up to foster the 5 month old GS pup, Nala. A video of Nala at the facility is in the comments.

If you know of anyone in Lakeway who needs to board their dog… JGO is the way to go 😊

Link 👇🏻to JGOs Lucky Dog’s FB page

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622327698

21/12/2023

This wonderful dog who everybody who gets to know her falls in love with… Still needs her own forever home.

The update is that she is being fostered by an amazing boarding facility, JGO’s Lucky Dog.

I sent her there to be boarded for 1 day bc I had back to back clients ALL day and would be away much of the day.

That’s where Nala is in the video in the comments.

Outside running around having fun instead of kept mostly indoors, in a small run, or in a crate.

AMAZINGLY…

Yesterday evening I was informed that they want to foster her!!! No charge to me! Whew!!!

If you know anyone who is looking to adopt a wonderful pup, please contact them 👇🏻

If you know anyone in Lakeway, who needs to board a dog… I recommend this awesome company.

👇🏻Link to their page…

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622327698

Nala is 5-6 months old
Wonderful with children, cats, other dogs, and people.
Incredibly intelligent and trainable.

19/12/2023

UPDATE 2, 12/25/23:

UPDATE:

Great News… Christmas Miracle… K.C. Is doing much better!!!

See video in the comments…

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UPDATE (pg 2) ON THE TUX KITTEN STUCK IN THE FENCE…

This sweet boy deserves a loving home. Please share his story and help him get adopted into a calm, loving home 🙏🏻

Friday am he, K.C. was taken to the vet, neutered and his leg was cleaned and bandaged. I left with instructions to take him back in 5 days to remove the bandage.

The next day, Saturday I saw his foot was swollen to double the size. It concerned me but I didn’t remove the wrapping until Sunday when his foot was 3 times bigger than normal.

Monday, yesterday 12/18/23 am I took him back to the vet. He was given an antibiotic and steroid and vitamin B shot. I was told to bring him back this morning. Despite cold (black sock) and hot (white sock) alternating packs and careful massaging on top of the steroid… the swelling did not go down much.

This morning he got a longer lasting antibiotic shot and another steroid shot.

Vet will see him next Tuesday morning; Says 50/50 chance he’ll lose the leg.

I will massage, keep elevated, and do heat/cold packs as much as possible.

K.C. Is the sweetest cat ever. Despite excruciating pain he tolerates the vet and me handling his leg like a champ.

Thank you to those who have contributed to his care 💖💖💖
I accept donations on Venmo: -Lunden

This sweet boy deserves a loving home. Please share his story and help him get adopted into a calm, loving home 🙏🏻

19/12/2023

UPDATE ON THE TUX KITTEN STUCK IN THE FENCE…

This sweet boy deserves a loving home. Please share his story and help him get adopted into a calm, loving home 🙏🏻

Friday am he, K.C. was taken to the vet, neutered and his leg was cleaned and bandaged. I left with instructions to take him back in 5 days to remove the bandage.

The next day, Saturday I saw his foot was swollen to double the size. It concerned me but I didn’t remove the wrapping until Sunday when his foot was 3 times bigger than normal.

Monday, yesterday 12/18/23 am I took him back to the vet. He was given an antibiotic and steroid and vitamin B shot. I was told to bring him back this morning. Despite cold (black sock) and hot (white sock) alternating packs and careful massaging on top of the steroid… the swelling did not go down much.

This morning he got a longer lasting antibiotic shot and another steroid shot.

Vet will see him next Tuesday morning; Says 50/50 chance he’ll lose the leg.

I will massage, keep elevated, and do heat/cold packs as much as possible.

K.C. Is the sweetest cat ever. Despite excruciating pain he tolerates the vet and me handling his leg like a champ.

Thank you to those who have contributed to his care 💖💖💖
I accept donations on Venmo: -Lunden

This sweet boy deserves a loving home. Please share his story and help him get adopted into a calm, loving home 🙏🏻

11/12/2023

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02/12/2023

UPDATE…

The brown dog has been adopted. The husky still needs a furever home.

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FOUND at The Baxter at Westwood apt complex on Lake Creek pkwy and Salt Mill Hollows…

Need temporary foster while searching for their people… they may have been dumped… if we don’t find their people they need forever home.

The finder can’t keep them and I have no room for them.

10/11/2023

I just took in a litter of 5 that need socialized and another sweet beautiful boy who’s ready for adoption ( the blonde boy from the litter of 5 is also ready for his forever home).

These along with 4 other kittens I have taken in this summer who are ready for adoption and many adult kitties needing a loving home, a few needing a barn or shop to live in with a caretaker who will keep them safe, warm, and fed/watered while they patrol for mice and rats (saving owls and other wildlife from death due to ingesting poisoned rodents).

Helping me and adopting from me… is helping our overcrowded city and county shelters. When I get my numbers down I can bring in more, keeping them out of the scary, overcrowded shelters.

It takes a community 💖

05/11/2023

Help needed for 3 more kitty spay/neuter this coming week.

You can donate to the vet directly (please indicate it’s for Lenny Lunden spay/neuters scheduled for 11/7/23 and 11/8/23)

Balcones Animal Hospital (512) 258-4139

Or Venmo me at: -Lunden

Spay (depending on if in heat or pregnant… the 2 girls aren’t pregnant but may be in heat) ($85-$110 plus $20)

$75 plus $20 for the boy

Total needed: aprox $345.00 any extra will go towards spay/neuter in the future (just took in 5 more kittens, will need to be fixed in a couple months).

Donations to help cover food and litter will be greatly appreciated. Over extended but simply could not leave these little ones in the street. Currently working on socializing them, they are coming around quickly.

PS: These kittens are all looking for fosters or adopters 💖💖💖💙💙💙

If interested please call: 512-413-2933

28/10/2023

IT’S ON… TODAY….

JOIN US AND HANGG OUT WITH THE KITTIES:

JOIN ME THIS SATURDAY AS I PARTNER WITH THE CAT PHARM AT THIS EVENT…

12-3pm, Saturday October 28,2023 at: 8518 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Austin, TX 78737

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24/10/2023

12-3pm, Saturday October 28,2023 at: 8518 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Austin, TX 78737

24/10/2023

Please join us, and please share…

26/09/2023

UPDATE:

A wonderful neighbor adopted her!!!

Came by and picked her up!

She’s adopted into a wonderful family with children to love on, and play with, her
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I’m pretty sure the people who dumped her here owned her… they left their dog gate with her… but nothing else.

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Someone just dropped this precious pup at my door! I was in a meeting I couldn’t step away from when someone was knocking.

I saw a car outside and thought maybe it’s a delivery or something….

It was a delivery or something alright!!!

When I finished my meeting and went to the door… this little girl was left there with a leash loosely on the chair.

Absolutely no place for her… I have meetings tonight and if I have her in the crate in the room with the cat, she’s just gonna keep barking… What she did in the crate in the hall when I put her in there for a few minutes…

I do not know what I’m going to do with her.

Do you know anybody who could foster or might want to adopt?

512-413-293

27/08/2023

Still very much in need of help helping these kitties… you can help in so many ways:

•Donate, every dollar helps.
•Share this fundraiser far and wide.
•Foster Virtually: select 1 or 2 kitties and make it your mission to find them a home. I will give you pictures and information to share. When you find a prospective adopter, I will do a telephone interview and have them meet the kitty or kitties and I will deliver the kitty or kitties to their new home.
•Come by and volunteer to help with feeding and cleaning.
•Foster or Adopt from me.

This year has been really hard for me. Due to health issues my income is way down and I am spending my bill money on kitty food, kitty litter, kitty supplements, kitty meds, and kitty spays/neuters.

Thank you for caring and sharing 💖💖💖

For several months rescuer and animal caretaker, Lenny Lynne Lunden has had 40 cats in house, including, once again, 3 nursing moms, with no physical or financial help & with getting Covid in January, as she's committed to help animals (& people) in need.

26/08/2023

I really, really need help feeding and finding homes for these kitties…

Ways you can help:

Please share
Please donate, even $1 helps, they add up.
Please read the fundraiser to learn about virtual fostering…

For several months rescuer and animal caretaker, Lenny Lynne Lunden has had 40 cats in house, including, once again, 3 nursing moms, with no physical or financial help & with getting Covid in January, as she's committed to help animals (& people) in need.

24/08/2023

Check out this campaign for kitties to learn how to be virtual foster…

For several months rescuer and animal caretaker, Lenny Lynne Lunden has had 40 cats in house, including, once again, 3 nursing moms, with no physical or financial help & with getting Covid in January, as she's committed to help animals (& people) in need.