Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue, Iowa

24/08/2024

Happy Tale for McKenzie. Congratulations on your adoption and new home

24/08/2024

Happy Tale update. Ava loves her bed and watching the animals outside with brother Simba

24/08/2024

Drew wanted to remind everyone that the Tastefully Simple fundraiser closes next Sat, Aug 31. the link to shop is https://www.tastefullysimple.com/p/11521061

or join the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/863929948932164

24/08/2024

Thank you Stephen B. For sponsoring Slade for August and September. He is another of our FIV + felines

23/08/2024

23/08/2024

Happy Tale update. Amaretto mom says he explored the apartment, had zoomies, and is making himself at home.

23/08/2024

We have Wonderful, Friendly FIV+ cats that need their own home. Hawkeye is in a room with other cats, Hayden is ok with cats, we feel Malcolm would be too . Jacob is bossy at times a would be better as an only pet and no little kids. email [email protected] with Questions

22/08/2024

Happy Tale for Amaretto. Congratulations on your adoption and new home

22/08/2024

When it comes to correcting unwanted behaviors in your cat, punishment is not an effective nor humane approach. Here are 10 reasons to use positive reward-based methods rather than punishment, to have a better relationship with your feline companion. 1. Punishment Doesn’t Teach Your Cat Anything P...

22/08/2024

Double Happy Tale. Siblings Indigo and Rue are adopted together. Congratulations on your adoption and new family

22/08/2024

Carhartt has his Happy Tale. Congratulations on your adoption and new mom

22/08/2024

Double Happy Tale. Best buddies Miso and Licorice were adopted together. Congratulations on your adoption and new home

21/08/2024

From Stray Cat TNR ...

PLEASE do not refer to a friendly cat as "feral" simply because that cat lives outside - using stray or community cat is better.

The word feral means the exact opposite 🔁 of friendly and describes temperament ONLY.

Feral DOES NOT refer to a cat who is:
❌ Dirty
❌ Ear-tipped
❌ Homeless
❌ Unaltered
❌ Injured

🤔 A feral cat can be all those things, but those things don't make him feral.

❗️ The words feral and friendly describe the cat's temperament ONLY❗️

Feral DOES refer to a cat who is:
🐈‍⬛ Unhandleable
🐈‍⬛ Unsocialized to humans
🐈‍⬛ Fearful of people
🐈‍⬛ More comfortable visiting at night

You may be asking yourself, "What difference does it make?"

Since adult 'feral' cats are not socialized to people, they are likely to be euthanized if brought to shelters, so it is in their best interest to continue living outdoors. TRAP, NEUTER, RETURN is their best option for a better life for truly feral cats.

'Friendly' outdoor cats who are thriving and don’t have identification indicating they are lost can be fixed and returned to their outdoor home or fostered and adopted after a stray hold period if those resources are available in your area.

✅️ No matter if the cat is friendly, feral, scared, stray, semi-feral, or feeder friendly, make sure all the cats you feed are spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

20/08/2024

Happy Tale for Stormy. Congratulations on your adoption and new home

20/08/2024

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday

19/08/2024

Thank you to the Swanson family for the donation in Patti T. memory. Your support is greatly appreciated

18/08/2024

Snuggle Sunday. Piper was recently adopted and is already making herself at home.

18/08/2024

Introducing Licorice. Female 4+ months old who was found as a stray. She is friendly, playful, likes attention. She has been hanging out with Miso at the vet's office, She must have a feline in the home to play with. email [email protected] with questions.

18/08/2024

Meet Miso is a 5.5 month old male who was found as a stray. He is very social, would be ok with calm dog, kids and must have a cat in the home to play with. He has been hanging out with Licorice(female blk) email [email protected] with questions.

18/08/2024

Snuggle Sunday. Giles and brother Rupert

18/08/2024

Huge Thank you to the Newton Walmart for the gift card. We bought 18 new litter boxes, laundry soap, cleaner,

17/08/2024

National Black Cat Appreciation Day is today. Some of Happy Tales adoptable Black Cats at Happy Tales. Read their bios at https://happytalesranchandrescue.wordpress.com/adopt-me/

17/08/2024

Happy Tale for Brooks. Congratulations on your adoption and new family

17/08/2024

Happy Tale for Tucker. Congratulations on your adoption and new home

17/08/2024

I’m sure you’ve noticed the intriguing structure at the base of the outer part of your cat's ear. It's that delicate slit that forms a tiny pouch. Medically, this thin flap of skin is known as the cutaneous marginal pouch, but the name you’ll most often hear when referring to this part of

15/08/2024

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Volunteer needed to transport a feline to Furry Friends in Des Moines. Email [email protected]

15/08/2024

Thank you Fleet Farm of Ankeny for the gift card, a large bags of Taste of the wild and new large combo bowls were purchased

15/08/2024

Thank you Teri K. for sponsoring felines for August

15/08/2024

Gracie wants to remind everyone that the Tastefully Simple Fundraiser has 16 more days. You can Join the group https://www.tastefullysimple.com/p/11521061 or order at https://www.tastefullysimple.com/p/11521061

There will be other fundraisers in the future.
Thank you, HT FELINES