Cat Paws Sanctuary

19/11/2025

Update on Jessie!

We picked him up from the ER and brought him to our primary vet. His fever is down to 102. He is feeling better now that he got IV fluids and is on on medications. This sweet boy has a horrendous heart murmur! Once he is done with his medications he will go back for another follow up with our primary vet to make sure any infection is gone and to address the heart issue.

During our night rounds, we noticed something was wrong with Jessie. He wasn’t himself. He refused food, and his usual spark was gone. When we checked his temperature, it was a staggering 106°.

We didn’t hesitate. In the middle of the night, we rushed him to the ER.

Right now, Jessie is hospitalized. He’s on IV fluids and medications while the doctor tries to figure out what’s causing this sudden crisis. We’re waiting anxiously for answers.

Jessie is a fighter, and he’s in the best hands possible. We’ll share updates as soon as we know more. Please keep him in your thoughts tonight. 🐾

If you would like to donate towards sweet Jessie’s care you can:

♥️ Donate on our website
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Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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19/11/2025

Update on Paige!

Paige has seen our primary vet today. Her bloodwork today was pretty good. Her fever has gone down to normal. The medications she is on has helped her immensely. We will continue on the meds and take her back for a follow up next week.

We’re rushing Paige to the ER right now.

A short while ago, we found her lying on the floor of the outdoor area, something she never does. When we checked on her, it was clear something was very wrong. Her breathing was rapid, her fever high, and she has low energy. We didn’t waste a second. We are currently on our way to the ER.

We’ll share updates as soon as we know more. In the meantime, if you’re able to help with the cost of her emergency care, your support means the world to Paige and to us.🐾❤️

♥️ We are currently heading to this ER if anyone would like to call and donate towards sweet Paige on our account.

https://www.pureveter.com/

♥️ Donate on our website
https://www.catpawssanctuary.com/donate

♥️ Donate on our Facebook post

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Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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*We are a 501c3 nonprofit.

18/11/2025

During our night rounds, we noticed something was wrong with Jessie. He wasn’t himself. He refused food, and his usual spark was gone. When we checked his temperature, it was a staggering 106°.

We didn’t hesitate. In the middle of the night, we rushed him to the ER.

Right now, Jessie is hospitalized. He’s on IV fluids and medications while the doctor tries to figure out what’s causing this sudden crisis. We’re waiting anxiously for answers.

Jessie is a fighter, and he’s in the best hands possible. We’ll share updates as soon as we know more. Please keep him in your thoughts tonight. 🐾

If you would like to donate towards sweet Jessie’s care you can:

♥️ Donate on our website
https://www.catpawssanctuary.com/donate

♥️ Donate on our Facebook post

♥️ Send a donation check to our our mailing address

Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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Thank you so much!

16/11/2025

Update!

We are on our way back with Paige. She is stable. She needs a couple of different medications and we have to follow up with our primary veterinarian after the weekend for further diagnosis for possible lymphoma or infection.

We’re rushing Paige to the ER right now.

A short while ago, we found her lying on the floor of the outdoor area, something she never does. When we checked on her, it was clear something was very wrong. Her breathing was rapid, her fever high, and she has low energy. We didn’t waste a second. We are currently on our way to the ER.

We’ll share updates as soon as we know more. In the meantime, if you’re able to help with the cost of her emergency care, your support means the world to Paige and to us.🐾❤️

♥️ We are currently heading to this ER if anyone would like to call and donate towards sweet Paige on our account.

https://www.pureveter.com/

♥️ Donate on our website
https://www.catpawssanctuary.com/donate

♥️ Donate on our Facebook post

♥️ Send a donation check to our our mailing address

Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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Thank you so much!
*We are a 501c3 nonprofit.

15/11/2025

We’re rushing Paige to the ER right now.

A short while ago, we found her lying on the floor of the outdoor area, something she never does. When we checked on her, it was clear something was very wrong. Her breathing was rapid, her fever high, and she has low energy. We didn’t waste a second. We are currently on our way to the ER.

We’ll share updates as soon as we know more. In the meantime, if you’re able to help with the cost of her emergency care, your support means the world to Paige and to us.🐾❤️

♥️ We are currently heading to this ER if anyone would like to call and donate towards sweet Paige on our account.

https://www.pureveter.com/

♥️ Donate on our website
https://www.catpawssanctuary.com/donate

♥️ Donate on our Facebook post

♥️ Send a donation check to our our mailing address

Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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Thank you so much!
*We are a 501c3 nonprofit.

14/11/2025

Hello, I’m Marjorie. I’m new here, but it feels like I’ve always belonged. The sanctuary is full of love, soft places to rest, and safe. I may be feline leukemia positive, but that doesn’t stop me from being happy. To me it just means I get extra care and extra cuddles, which I adore.

I love people. I love cats. I love everyone, really. My heart is calm and sweet. Opal and Arty have become my closest friends. They’re still carrying sadness from losing a friend they loved to FeLV, and I want to help ease that ache. So we sit together at the windows, watching the world outside, and we share treats side by side. I purr and nuzzle into them.

It feels like I’ve always been part of this family. I know I’ll have a wonderful life here, surrounded by love, friendship, and peace.

I’m Marjorie. I’m happy and I’m home. ♥️

13/11/2025

He may be blind, but during breakfast time Gus knows exactly where to sit to catch the caretaker’s eye to get the first bowl. He is such a cutie. ♥️

11/11/2025

Look at Ernie now.
This boy is blooming.

After everything he’s been through, Ernie is doing absolutely amazing. He’s gaining weight so much that he’s sporting a little belly now. It’s the kind of belly you get when you finally feel safe enough to rest, eat, and heal.

His best friend Tar is never far away. They spend their days curled up together on their couch. Ernie adores him. He’ll stretch out beside Tar for hours, purring softly, soaking in the warmth of friendship and peace.

There’s still a long road ahead. His body is fragile, and his care is complex. But Ernie has come so far. He’s a special boy sweet, soulful, and endlessly loving.

We’re so proud of him.

09/11/2025

🖤 A Season of Goodbyes

The past few months have been hard. There’s no gentle way to say it. We’ve lost some of the sweetest souls to ever curl up in our laps, purr in our arms, and trust us with their final chapters. Each one was deeply loved. Each one was fiercely fought for. And each one left behind a silence that still echoes through the sanctuary.

Binky, our brave little girl, gave us hope when we thought there was none. For a brief moment, her numbers improved, her eyes brightened, and we dared to believe she might turn the corner. But feline leukemia is cruel. It surged back with force, and her body had no more fight. We held her close, gave her kisses, and the gentlest goodbye we could. She left wrapped in warmth, surrounded by those who adored her.

Gypsy defied every prognosis. Diagnosed with FIV and renal lymphoma, she was given just two weeks. Gypsy had other plans. She stayed for a year. An entire year of sunbeams, sass, and sweetness. She greeted every morning with s***k and every visitor with sweetness. When her body finally said “enough,” we honored her strength with a soft farewell. She was a fighter and she was loved every step of the way.

TwoEyes, our tender boy, faced end stage kidney disease with quiet courage. He stretched his time far beyond what anyone expected, soaking up every cuddle, every bite of his favorite food, every moment of peace. On his last day, he was joyful spoiled with affection, full of treats, and surrounded by love. His passing was sudden, taken by a clot, but he left this world knowing he was cherished.

Caurso, our wise elder, was believed to be over 20 years old. FIV positive and full of gentle grace, he had seen more seasons than most. When an aggressive cancer took hold, we fought beside him for two weeks hoping, trying, and loving. The cancer was relentless. In the end, we gave him the final gift of peace. He passed away in our arms, hugged and held, with nothing but love surrounding him.

Each of these kitties knew love not just in their final moments, but every single day they spent with us. We fought for them as long as they wanted to fight. When they let us know it was time, we listened. We honored their courage with softness and grace. Their absence is felt greatly. We miss them terribly will remember them always.

08/11/2025

Handsome Ruffy is enjoying his Saturday from one of the highest cat shelves in his house. Isn’t he cute?? 🥰

06/11/2025

Simba Update

He spent two nights in the emergency hospital after becoming blocked. He was unable to urinate, in pain, and at serious risk. The wonderful doctor was able to stabilize him and unblock him and we were so relieved to bring him back to the sanctuary. He curled up in his bed, purred, and seemed to settle. But within hours, he reblocked. We rushed him to our primary vet, It’s likely he’ll need a perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery, a procedure that can prevent future blockages and give him a real chance at comfort and stability. It’s a major surgery and it’s expensive.

Simba is a survivor. He came to us after enduring severe abuse. We want to give him every chance to be able to live a normal happy kitty life.

If you’re able to contribute toward Simba’s surgery, you’ll be helping a cat who has already fought so hard to live. You’ll be giving him the chance to heal, to stay safe, and to finally feel better.

Thank you for loving him. We do too.

The caretakers🐾

A big thank you to everyone that donated towards his care at the ER! You make it possible for us to help him and other cats like him.

03/11/2025

Hi. It’s me, Simba.

I didn’t want to be back here. The place with the bright lights and the pokey things. I was just starting to feel safe again. I had my soft bed, my warm meals, and kind hands that never raised in anger. I was healing but yesterday, something hurt deep inside. I cried out. I couldn’t p*e, no matter how hard I tried. Then there was blood. I didn’t understand what was happening, but I knew it was bad. The caretakers scooped me up and rushed me to the emergency vet.

The doctors say I have a urinary blockage. It’s serious. They’re doing everything they can to help me, but I might need a surgery called a PU to stop this from happening again. Right now, I’m in the hospital, hooked up to tubes and wires, trying to be brave.

If you don’t remember my story, I came from a place where pain was normal. When I leaked urine or bled, the person who was supposed to care for me got angry. He kicked me. He threw me. The one person who loved me thought the only way to end my suffering was to end my life. Before they could do that the sanctuary said they wanted to take me and give me the chance I deserved.

And now, I need saving again.

If you can, please help with my care. Every donation, every share, every kind word it tells me I matter. That there are safe people in the world. That I’m not alone.

I want to go home. I want to curl up in my bed and purr again. I want to be okay.

Love,
Simba 🐾

♥️ There are many ways to donate! ♥️

♥️ Donate on our website
https://www.catpawssanctuary.com/donate

♥️ Donate on this post

♥️ Send a donation check to our our mailing address

Cat Paws Sanctuary
1015 Atlantic blvd #180
Atlantic beach, FL 32233

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Thank you so much!
*We are a 501c3 nonprofit.