Borders Without Boundaries Rescue

15/12/2024

Purrify!

13/12/2024

07/12/2024

A sight to behold! Thankful!
From lethargic to perfecting play :)
Baby Bob is going to be thrilled when his release from confinement day arrives!

06/12/2024

UPDATE! Baby Bob gets to come home tomorrow :)
Apparently he had a mild transient GI bug; but with Cerenia for suppression of vomiting and antibiotics on board, he is now eating like a horse! I am thankful.
Being a street kitty, one never knows what he may have ingested or come in contact with. As a safety precaution, I used a bleach/water solution to disinfect the crate and all of the items in his crate. He will remain confined for another two weeks.
As he was ill, he could not be vaccinated, thus we will have his first set of VX given in 7-10 days.

05/12/2024

Baby Bob is ill and currently at our Vet clinic. Hoping tomorrow brings better news...

05/12/2024

Parable's venture outside today was minimal(a mere minute); which surprised me. I think perhaps he is beginning to appreciate the comforts he never knew :) He remains with a feral cat attitude; but continues to allow me the honor of providing shelter, warmth and food. LOL

02/12/2024

Please respectfully call to ask if we can accept used items you may wish to donate.
Although we appreciate the gesture of you wanting to share your used dog/cat beds, or used cushions from furniture with our Rescue animals, we cannot accept them, as the stuffing is too difficult to properly disinfect. No offense intended toward your kind thoughts.

This driveway dumping has happened multiple times this year, and yes, some of it was just plain nasty, thus I feel there is a need to post in order to eliminate any potential dumping in the future. Thank you.

30/11/2024

Baby Bob (because after 20 yrs of Rescue and hundreds of canine/feline names, my brain needs to keep it simple :) ) seems to be settling in to his new accommodations. I admit, I'm still in awe of the fact that Baby Bob was the easiest capture I have ever completed. I attribute it to his youthful inexperience and the fact that his desire for food overcame his fear. Once his front paws and head were inside that cat carrier, I gave his bum a push and shut the gate. He was surprised. I was surprised. His realization of what had transpired, became yowls of protest and body ballistics as I ushered him into the house. I left him in the cat carrier inside the large dog crate, allowing him and myself time to assess the situation and calm our nerves. I was delighted, that a half an hour later, he was continuing to eat the food I had used as a lure. Relief washed over me. Usually a traumatized cat will shut down for a period of time, until they feel safe. I was thankful, as it was looking like Baby Bob would acclimate better than expected.
As of today, he allowed me to touch him one time. I took that opportunity to do a flea check (no fleas or flea dirt present-yea!) and apply a topical for peace of mind. Hoping to give dewormer within the next few days. I attribute his positive acclimation to food, water, warmth and the presence of Dave(Bob's best buddy). I believe Baby Bob sees his mother in Dave(yes, Dave is a female) and that has helped him to relax and feel comforted.
Baby Bob is not as intrigued with the dogs as they are with him. Dora kitty is utterly, to the maximum, offended by Baby Bob's presence within her kingdom.
And Dave is currently on the fence about him. She's curious, as he resembles a mini version of her beloved Bob(who crossed the bridge), yet finds him offensive enough for some well timed hissing.
Thus folks, the organized chaos continues as we begin yet another chapter to the on-going stories of their lives as well as ours.

Note: *Baby Bob is not the son of Big Bob, as Big Bob has been deceased for over a year and was a neutered male.*

28/11/2024

28/11/2024

No room at the inn or my humble abode. But...
How does one turn a deaf ear or blind eye to the cries of a cold and hungry innocent creature... I could not.
This little one, although terrified to be caught, is no doubt thankful for shelter, warmth and a full tummy tonight.

25/11/2024

Pepsi wants to play ball and Richard would rather stop and gnaw on the tree!

11/11/2024

Parable after his surgery on the 28th of Oct.
I was somewhat concerned at how he would react upon returning home; but he stepped out of the crate and seemed genuinely happy to be brushing up against my legs again. His damaged ear (cauliflower ear) will remain, as it is scar tissue from too many fights. His damaged eye shows signs of healing, so there is a 50/50 chance that he'll have sight again.
I kept him inside for a week and a half to aid with healing. During this time, I mentally prepared to release him, with the hope that he would return on his own for continued feedings as well as warmth & safety. He tentatively sniffed the air from the open door, then stepped out, reacquainting himself with his turf. (I had been placing refuse from his litter box, into the flowerbed, so his scent would be present.)
24 hrs. passed and Parable had not returned, even though I kept checking and had left the porch door ajar for him.
I was feeling joy when I saw him 40 hrs. later, waiting for me under one of our vehicles!
I opened the porch door and called to him, he came to the door but did not come in until I popped the top on the canned cat food. He immediately brushed up against my legs, then promptly began eating. As it was raining, I decided to keep him inside overnight. The following day it was drizzling, so after he ate, I offered him freedom to roam by opening the door. He went out, turned around, sat facing the open door, scanned the area, meowed and then came back inside and stayed indoors for another night. He's out again today; but I am hoping the opportunity for freedom and safety will entice him to enjoy all the comforts on a regular basis.
Parable #3: The offering for Parable is unconditional & redeemable. Not unlike what God offers us. He never holds us hostage if we choose not to be held.

28/10/2024

Parable is unaware that tomorrow is the big day... He'll become a kitten maker no more.

14/10/2024

Update on "Missy"! (video with Missy(black dog) and a couple of her buddies, Marley and Greta).
Although we had the devastating diagnosis of Hermangiosarcoma, we are continuing with "hospice" care for our senior girl. She continues to do well and her joy of eating remains. Our Vet did add a Chinese herb to her daily care treatment, which aids in clotting and has potential anti inflammatory/anti cancer properties. We will continue keeping her comfortable and cherish each day we have with her.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hemangiosarcoma-in-dogs/

14/10/2024

As the saying goes: "The best laid plans"...
"Parable" escaped the crate he was captured in and is now free roaming on the porch of our little house. Thus, I set up a smaller crate with fleece material, a heat mat and covered it for comfort and warmth. He has decided it is acceptable.
Our relationship continues to be developmental. "Parable" will rub against my legs when I am with him, however, his hissing prohibits any attempt of touching. I have arrived at the conclusion that he simply is marking me as his food source. I'll take that as a win and wait patiently for more in the future.
Parable # 2: The Lord patiently awaits our acceptance of all He offers in order that our cup may runneth over. (Psalm 23)

01/10/2024

And the "Parable" continues... His life represents an on-going story with elements which can be applied to our own life.
This battered street cat, with a fighting attitude, has a history with me. I've been attempting his rescue for a year.
We met Sept. of 2023 when this photo was taken. He then disappeared over the Winter months. I thought he had succumbed to the harsh realities of street life, so when he arrived under the car again in early Spring, I was shocked he was alive. For me it was a reunion, for him, food.
From that point I decided "not another winter on the street". Thus began anew, our tenuous relationship.
Parable #1: The cat being offered safety, nourishment and kindness, yet does not trust and runs away, only to return, partake and flee. Return. Repeat.
Not unlike the calling on our hearts, to come into a nourishing relationship with our Lord, in spite of where we've been in life or what we have experienced. As with 'Parable", we simply need to trust, even when we feel uncertainty.

29/09/2024

We welcome "Parable" and invite him to help us write a new script for his life. More to come regarding his journey, which is still being written. From an untouchable, scruffy, scrawny, battered, one eyed street cat with with an aural hematoma to ?...

29/09/2024

This is the second time I've received a threatening notice from the supposed Meta Facebook Team. All looks legit; but is not. Whoever it was tried to log in as me. Facebook caught it; but I have to wonder how they don't seem to catch their own impersonators.