Woofs-N-Purrs Animal Rescue

11/12/2025

Feeding outdoor (feral or stray) cats kitten food in winter can actually be a very good idea — within reason.

Here’s why and how to do it safely:

🐾 Why Kitten Food Helps

Higher calories and fat content: Kitten food is more calorie-dense, which helps cats maintain body heat and weight in cold weather.

Extra protein: It supports muscle maintenance and overall health when energy demands are high.

Palatability: Many cats find kitten food tastier, encouraging them to eat more.

🥣 How to Feed It Safely

Mix with adult food: If you have a colony, you can mix kitten food with regular adult cat food (50/50 or 1/3 kitten food) to boost calories without upsetting stomachs.

Dry food is best in freezing temps: Wet food can freeze quickly, but dry food (especially kitten kibble) stays edible longer.

Provide warm water: Hydration is just as critical as food — use heated bowls or change water often.

Shelter helps maximize nutrition: Even a simple insulated bin or straw-lined shelter will help them use those calories efficiently.

⚠️ Caution

Feeding high-calorie food long-term (once temperatures warm up) can lead to weight gain or digestive issues. Switch back to adult food in spring.

🚩 Always ensure any new community cats are spayed/neutered to prevent more kittens in the colony.

11/12/2025

Lazy days with Tango. Just woke up from a nap and still the cutest little guy. Hes got that orange cat s***k, but what's not to love? Beautiful markings and an even bigger personality, Tango is sure to charge his way into your heart. Will rush to greet you as you enter the room and want plently of pets! 6 months old and neutered and up to date on his shots. All he's missing is his forever human.

11/12/2025

Rosie has finally come out of her shell. She has proven to be just as lovable and sweet as her brother. This angelic girl is all about attention and snuggle time! She will always be a few steps behind you, or cozy in a little bed or on a lap. 6 months old and up to date on her shots. Rosie is good with other felines and little humans too. So grab a little mouse toy, a treat, or give her a place to rest her head and she will love you completely.

11/11/2025

11/04/2025

As the holidays approach, please remember cats and kittens are not presents or gifts. They are family and they should be considered so and you should be ready to commit to the average 15yr commitment.

If you are unable to adopt, share our adoptable cats and kittens, visit the shelter and drop off donations.
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11/04/2025

Peta will spay and neuter your animals at LOW or no cost to you. please utilize resources. No vet is final. You have options. shop around. HELP PREVENT PET OVERPOPULATION BY SPAYING and NEUTERING PETS.

PETA spays and neuters hundreds of animals every week in Southeastern Virginia in our state-of-the-art mobile spay-and-neuter clinic.

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone and their pets a fun and safe Halloween.

10/31/2025

UP FOR ADOPTION🐱🐱🐱Tango is here to dance his way into your heart. whoever thinks cats aren't loving, sure has never met this little stud. He instantly jumps up and runs to your side the moment you walk in the door. Playful and full of your typical orange cat s***kiness, Tango is a little charmer and rascal. neutered and up to date on shots. 6 months old🐱🐱🐱

10/29/2025

UP FOR ADOPTION 🐱 Tango. a firey redheaded kitty for sure (but in a good, whimsical way,😁) if you have an orange kitty you'll know what were talking about. fun-loving and energetic😞, Tango will definitely make you smile and, laugh. will be a great sidekick as he's always on his foster mama's heel. Got adjusted to his foster siblings instantly and is just an adorable, fun loving fur baby! 6 months old and ready for his forever home!

10/29/2025

Current vet bill and two more coming up this week. If you would like to donate, please call Tarboro Animal Clinic directly and pledge to our account at (252) 823-2295. Every dollar helps.

10/28/2025

Fresh off the blood drive, were back with another one! Just in time for the holidays and to crave your sweet tooth. Head on over to fudgiewudgie.com and use promo code: 166CA-WNPAR at checkout.

10/27/2025

They are here and so are some of us! Come by and give the gift of life at 1310 Main St Scotland Neck from 12-4 PM