Woofs-N-Purrs Animal Rescue

08/08/2024

Some TNR/TNVR clinics are non profit & receive grants to cover the cost of surgery & supplies (bedding, litter, supplies used before & after the surgery). They don't hold a cat overnight for recovery & they don't (usually) provide any other veterinary services. The local nonprofit clinic in my area charges $25 for a cat of either gender that is brought in in a trap. Plus $10 for a rabies vaccination. Tame females are $80. & tame males are $50. This compares to $500-600. to spay a female & $300-400 to neuter a male at a regular, for profit hospital. 💖 Individuals or groups doing TNR take advantage of these clinics when they are available and provide post-op care for ferals (recommended holding for males is 24- hours after surgery & females 48 hours (less if they are lactating or longer if they were late-term pregnant or in heat). If the TNR individual receives donations or do any fundraising, they may be able to provide surgery for cats they trap for little or no cost to the caregiver. This is why I repeatedly urge everyone feeding outside cats to try & find TNR help instead of just assuming you can't afford to have them S/N. 😽💕

05/08/2024

Educate, educate, educate. 🤦‍♀️❤️

31/07/2024

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30/07/2024

CAT TRAPPING TIP:

You MUST cover the trap up immediately after the cat is in the trap. It makes them feel a little bit safer and often quickly quiets them down from injuring themselves trying to get out.
It’s almost cruel not to cover them up with anything and transport them like that, please don’t do that 😢

We often use blankets or trap covers. Easy peasy.
*These are not my photos by the way*

30/07/2024

Lost dog in Scotland Neck on Church Street. We need some information to make sure it goes to the right owner. But PLEASE share.

27/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it!

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
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26/07/2024

26/07/2024

Seeking some chili masters. Do you think your chili is the best? Contact Red Rabbits events or message us if interested. We are so excited!!!

23/07/2024

We can only help as many cats as we have foster space for. It is often one of our biggest barriers to helping more cats. To learn more about fostering or to apply to foster visit https://www.spencervilletnr.ca/foster.html

23/07/2024

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23/07/2024

Last call for help with a friend saving these three kittens. Up and coming rescue. She is very discouraged and already had someone tell her she should have left a cat where she found them. We are telling her 😡 Please consider donating, even 5 dollars. We are all in this together. One kitten needs to have eye surgery while the other has spinal cord damage. We all want the same thing: to save these precious babies. We may not be near but our hearts are with her. ❤️ Her email is [email protected]

22/07/2024

Let's raise our voice ❤️🐾

20/07/2024

😿😢 These cans were left at one of my colonies on the beach. As you can see the food bowl is covered in blood, most likely from a cat licking the sharp edge of the can and slicing its tongue. PLEASE, if you feed can food to cats put it in a bowl or plate, even on a piece of paper or something. I’m not sure which of the cats is injured, but I’m certain it hurts.

20/07/2024

We have been blessed with generous followers and had wonderful help as of late and we are asking for help for a friend. She is in PA and has connected through social media. We are invested in this story now! Poor Bella has to have eye surgery and this is a small and upcoming rescue. We may be states apart but our mission is the same: to save them. They also found several cats in the road today that were nearly hit. They are possibly paralyzed. Please no nasty comments ALL animals deserve a chance AND can lead a fulfilling life regardless of their medical limitations. Please consider donating even 5 dollars to Avery. We are ALL in this TOGETHER and rescues need to know what they are doing is not in vain.

20/07/2024

It's important to make a S/N plan when you're feeding ONE cat outside. Chances are, by the time you locate TNR help & they get around to finding vet appointments/& helping you, that one cat will have turned into 9 or 20 more. Don't wait until you gave 20+ & expect someone else to pay for vetting. 1 is much more manageable than double digits. 😽 Thanks in advance.

20/07/2024

These are some of our current cats up for adoption. Most are at our facility, while some are being fostered outside of the palace. Names and descriptions are under each photo please **SHARE** to help find their forever home.🐾🐾🐈❤️ Some babies are posted twice because they were feeling extra photogenic and they were just too cute not to share.

19/07/2024

Update on Smallfry. Ain't he cute? He's doing so much better. Very ornery and full of life. Been playing with his foster siblings and always sleeping on his foster mama at bedtime. Still too small for shots but he's getting there!

16/07/2024

Hello Felix! Stitches out and on the move. He is one ornery boy who loves to play and the moment he sees someone he starts to meow as if to say pet me! All of our volunteers wish they could adopt him. ❤️ He is up for pre-adoption. He has had his first round of shots and is scheduled for his second. Generous donations went to his care via our followers and supporters.

15/07/2024

14/07/2024

14/07/2024

We're over at Red Rabbit on True Blood Rd in Halifax selling goodies till 330! Come see the great vendors here and animals!

12/07/2024

Cats and wine make everything fine. We've partnered with ONEHOPE Wine for a GREAT FUNdraising Oppurrtunity!! All proceeds go to the rescue and you can reap all the benefits. Share this link with your friends https://www.onehopewine.com/event/be1781bf-008b-48ab-b180-bfaec3c523bb

09/07/2024

Where are they Wednesday's but it's Tuesday!! Remember Diamond AKA Grogo? Her mama told us she has been spayed and is doing great. She has a new favorite spot too on her head. ❤️ We always love to see updates from our adopters. It definitely helps us when we feel discouraged. If you've ever adopted from us we always love to hear from you. We really do remember every single one of them.