Cat Rescue Team

05/04/2026

May 21, 2026 Update: They still need help!

Barstow, CA. We hope to trap these kitties ASAP. Funding is needed for medical treatment and spay/neuter. Currently, the resident believes they are not handleable, and in that event, they will be returned to the property after spay/neuter.

Donation information can be found here: https://www.catrescueteam.org/donate

Barstow 4.

05/04/2026

Barstow, CA. YOUNG KITTENS ARE AT RISK OF BEING TRAPPED AND DUMPED! FOSTER OR RESCUE NEEDED! Transportation to Pasadena or LA is available.

Living outside in an area where some neighbors do not like kitties, at least one was seen trapping them. He doesn’t cover or monitor the trap. At one point, he left a kitten in a trap outside at night and in the rain with no cover on the trap! He told a resident that that he dumps trapped kitties in other communities, such as an apartment complex.

The feeder estimated kittens to be approximately six weeks old. She said three are gray, one is black and one is kind of a mix. The are eating from a bowl. Genders are unknown.

The feeder has a full house and cannot bring them inside. She’s going to start trap-training right away, and will trap them when we have a commitment to foster. The mama will be trapped for TNR.

If you or someone you recommend is willing to foster the kittens, please let me know. We can get them transported to Pasadena or elsewhere in the LA area. Rescues are welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: In this post, I cannot address the issue of the cruel trapping practices by the above-described neighbor.

03/31/2026

May 4, 2026 Update: Sylvester is still in foster care and progressing well. He still scores high marks as a sweet and precious boy! As of the end of this month, he will need a new foster home. We'll post some new photos and more about his progress soon!
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April 17, 2026 Update: Sylvester was seen by a vet and went into foster care with a wonderful foster. At last check, this sweet boy was progressing well and we’re looking forward to the day when he will be ready to move to adoptions!
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Barstow, CA. VET CARE FUNDS / RESCUE HELP NEEDED. Underweight, Sylvester is a sweet kitty that is not faring well living outside. His feeder said, “He has so much life and love in him.” But now, Sylvester is sick and needs medical care that his feeder cannot provide.
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Underweight, he has had a cough for the past five days. His feeder said it is not a normal cough and it sounds painful. He may have dental issues. He cannot eat dry food unless it is mixed with wet food and water.
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Affectionate and sweet, his feeder can easily pick Sylvester up. He tries to go into peoples’ homes as if begging to stay. He dashes into the feeder’s home even when the dogs are there. Possibly abandoned, Sylvester has been fed on the Barstow property for about two years.
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We’re full and out of funds, so we cannot take Sylvester in. In the meantime, donations are needed to get him to the vet. Any donations for Sylvester will be applied to his care. If a rescue can take Sylvester, we can help arrange his transportation.
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Donation information is below. Note Sylvester with your donation.
https://www.catrescueteam.org/donate.
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SHARING THIS POST CAN ALSO HELP SYLVESTER!
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03/14/2026

READ AND SHARE THIS BEFORE A PET IS MISSING. About 9 - 10 years ago, I quickly recovered an escaped foster cat by SETTING TRAPS OUTSIDE FIRST--which is a method referenced in this article. I continue to see well-intended but misleading "advice" on recovering missing cats and other pets. Some of the well-intended advice spread on social media will not help, and may actually be dangerous for the pet.

Understanding lost cat behavior or missing cat behavior is important for recovery depending on your type of cat, are they an Indoor-Only Cat, Outdoor-Access Cat or Outdoor-Only Cat

01/15/2026

GOODBYE TO LILY
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Wed. Jan. 14, 2026
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With heavy hearts, we share that we could not save Lily. Tuesday we learned that cancer could be involved. This morning, Lily arrived for her appointment to confirm a diagnosis and, if it was possible, to move to move forward with surgery. Sadly, it turned out that Lily did have cancer (with cryptococcosis also suspected). The cancer was too widespread for treatment and she was suffering with no hope for recovery. Lily was held and loved before and while she passed.
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Lily had been rescued years ago and found a home for life with her devoted foster mom, who became her human mom. Over time, Lily settled into a cherished nightly ritual—sitting with her mom each evening.
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Sadly, Lily’s mom could not afford Lily’s veterinary treatment. We paid most of Lily’s vet bills. We also gave her mom information about organizations that help with vet bills. We’ll remain available if another pet needs help, with the hope that an intervention can come sooner if there is another pet in need.
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Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone that helped with networking and donations. We are also deeply thankful to the veterinarians and others that moved quickly to arrange transport and appointments, and prepare for treatment.
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Lily, we're sorry we could not make you well. You were loved and you mattered.
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This post:
https://www.facebook.com/CatRescueTeam/posts/pfbid0p1arWAm2NZhuH2J6RmGxhAkQ2hekrpRk9uGfkUabYEHAV5ncKiQdFaVuWV2ZpL74l
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Prior post:
https://www.facebook.com/CatRescueTeam/posts/pfbid035ayD2efgFmeknr8gEkLakrJkMJz3XJRmjWTb4qL7nJZ6EdraB6HWFvYmujZJ3EoAl

01/12/2026

UPDATE 1/14/2026: With heavy hearts, we share that we could not save Lily. Please see the link at the end of this post for more information.
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UPDATE 1/13/26 7:29 pm: Lily went to the vet and was there most of today. They did some additional imaging and gave her two different pain medicines to keep her comfortable. The vet did not do the surgery today because he now suspects possible cancer. For further diagnostics/treatment, tomorrow morning, Lily will be transported to another vet who is already familiar with her case. Thank you to everyone for your kind words, sharing, donations, and caring. We will update you again tomorrow.
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UPDATE 1/12/26: We now have the funds to cover Lily's surgery, which is slated for tomorrow (Tue. Jan. 13). Thank you to everyone for sharing, tagging and donating!
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Apple Valley, CA. VET FUNDS NEEDED NOW OR LILY WILL NOT SURVIVE! If you look at the photos, you will know Lily is suffering due to the huge growing lump on her nose and forehead. The vet believes Lily does NOT have crypto or cancer, and said surgery is needed to clean out the debris that is causing the immense swelling in her face. Because Lily’s condition has declined, he wanted to do surgery on Lily today (Monday, Jan. 12), but we lack funding to cover her surgery. We’re concerned that the vet may recommend euthanasia if Lily cannot have surgery ASAP. Recent estimates for surgery are $1,500 - $1,600.
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Lily is drinking a lot of fluid, but has stopped eating and it has become difficult for anyone to catch her in the house. Lily’s human mom, who is partially disabled, does not have sufficient funding for even a portion of the surgical bill. The family cannot afford to run heat in the house, except for a room they are in.
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We previously paid Lily’s bills for antibiotic and steroid shots as well as diagnostic imaging. With ongoing vet bills for cats in our care, we cannot afford to help Lily further without YOUR help.
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To help Lily, click the link below and make a donation. Please include Lily’s name with your donation, or notify us in the comments of this post. https://www.catrescueteam.org/donate.
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SHARING THIS POST CAN ALSO HELP LILY!
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This post:
https://www.facebook.com/CatRescueTeam/posts/pfbid035ayD2efgFmeknr8gEkLakrJkMJz3XJRmjWTb4qL7nJZ6EdraB6HWFvYmujZJ3EoAl

Latest update:
https://www.facebook.com/CatRescueTeam/posts/pfbid0p1arWAm2NZhuH2J6RmGxhAkQ2hekrpRk9uGfkUabYEHAV5ncKiQdFaVuWV2ZpL74l

12/27/2025

UPDATE: The first vet referred Denji to an ER vet. After much time had elapsed, the ER vet finally determined that Denji had heart disease and his chest/abdomen contained fluid. Denji's family is devastated by his loss and on top of that, his vet bill was in the thousands. Before knowing what was wrong with Denji, the family had to used their savings and next month's rent money, and subsequently also borrowed from family to try to save Denji.We donated as much as we could toward his care, but our funds are very low, and we're already supporting multiple medical cases now, so we so we can't pitch in more. Nothing will bring back a beloved pet, but they now have a burden of debt as well. If you would like to help Denji's family, you can send a donation with "Denji" in the comments. ANY AMOUNT to help pay down that bill will be gratefully appreciated. Donation information is below.

Pico Rivera, CA. DENJI IS VERY SICK! HE IS AT THE VET AND DONATIONS ARE NEEDED NOW. Est. to be three years old, Denji’s human said he’s lethargic, vomiting, hasn’t used the litterbox, is shaking, not moving much, crying…

The vet provided an estimate of $1047 for diagnostics and meds. We have a total of $370.

The photo was shot when he was neutered last year.

DONATION INFORMATION IS HERE:
https://www.catrescueteam.org/donate

LINKTREE:
https://linktr.ee/catrescueteam

12/13/2025

Friday Dec. 19 Update: Unfortunately, Lily's vet appointment had to be rescheduled. While she sits on the lap of her human, it is difficult for for Lily's human to get Lily into a crate as she is partially disabled. I offered to get some help with this, but she feels it will be better for her to do it, because Lily is only social with her. Check back here for an update.
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Apple Valley, CA. LILY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Lily’s swelling continues to increase daily, and while antibiotic and steroid injections gave her temporary relief, she is now declining again. Following a vet visit and exam with labs, the vet does not believe Lily has a fungal infection (such as cryptococcus) or cancer, but the affected area needs to be surgically cleaned out and treated with additional medication. The vet’s office estimated $1,600 for Lily’s treatment.
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We sponsored Lily’s recent vet visit, for diagnostics and medications, but we cannot move forward without your help. Like many rescues, we’re providing medical and other care for numerous cats at the same time, and we desperately need help from the community to keep moving forward. If you are able to help Lily, donation options can be found at this link: https://www.catrescueteam.org/donate
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Lily is in the care of a kind Apple Valley resident that is disabled and living on low budget, so she is unable cover Lily’s upcoming vet expenses.
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Every contribution makes a difference!
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10/28/2025

BARSTOW, CA. CAT FOOD URGENTLY NEEDED! FEEDER WAS FURLOUGHED! A group of kitties rely on two people that feed them. The feeders live paycheck-to-paycheck and need all they earn to pay bills every month. One has been furloughed, and with the loss of income, they can't afford cat food! Currently, they feed 11 – 14 kitties twice daily. Most come twice per day, but a few come and go.
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We have worked with these people for more than four years. Living on a modest income, every day, they dedicate labor and whatever they can afford to help animals, feeding and trapping for TNR and rescue, while spending little on themselves. Please help them continue their hard work to help the kitties. They will gratefully appreciate any donation to help the kitties.
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We have an Amazon wish list set up for this location. If you buy from THIS Amazon wish list, the cat food you purchase will be shipped directly to the feeders. https://bit.ly/Barstow-Wish-AZ
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As another option, you can send us a donation and we will ship food. Please include this note: “Barstow.” Donation information is here: https://bit.ly/crt-d
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Cat Rescue Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

06/14/2025

Barstow, CA. ANGEL. June 12, 2025. Angel is a sweet, friendly female.

06/04/2025

JAN. 13, 2026 UPDATE
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It's been a long road and we're not finished yet, but Mila has improved! We'll post an update in the days to come!
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Pasadena, CA. TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE NEEDED JUNE 7 - JUNE 17, 2025 (*). Sweet and docile, MILA was suffering in pain and having difficulty eating, when we took her in from Barstow. In our care, she underwent surgery for stomatitis, and is still recovering.
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Twice per day, Mila needs pain medicine that is rubbed on the upper hairless part of her ear, and we put another medicine in her food twice per day. We are also giving her subcutaneous (SQ) fluid several times per week. If the foster is not trained to give SQ fluid we can come in and give the fluid a few times during the week, but in this case, the location needs to be in or near Pasadena. If the foster can give SQ fluid, we can provide needed supplies. Other supplies, such as litter, can be provided as needed. Mila tested positive for FeLV and would need to be isolated from other cats.
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We cannot save the lives of other cats without foster support. Please contact Cat Rescue Team if you can help.
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(* ) Dates needed were modified after original dates were posted.