Purrs & Whiskers, Inc.

07/03/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to sweet Pilsner who found her fur-ever home today!!

Pilsner is the last of the 6 "beer kittens" who were born 3/30/24 to a feral mom cat that came to us with much hair loss from ringworm, was a great mom cat & was treated for several illnesses, recovered, & was TNVR'd. Pilsner & her litter mates had a rough start with recurring Upper Respiratory Infections, but recovered beautifully! After nearly a full year in foster care, Pilsner now has her very own family of 4 hoomans, a senior dog friend, & a new 5 year old kitty sister!

Happy tails sweet girl!!

05/03/2025

** PLEASE SHARE ** FOSTER NEEDED **
Today we were contacted by a shelter in Maryland to tell us that a pair of Siamese cats with microchips registered to us had been surrendered to them. We do not yet know why they were surrendered, but while we work on finding out more information we need to secure foster placement for these beautiful, 4 year old sister seal point Siamese cats. Their rescue names were Stevie & Nyx. (UPDATE 3-6-2025: they were surrendered due to the adopters moving where pets are not allowed. 😞 No behavioral nor health issues reported.)

The first 3 pictures were taken while in rescue in 2021. The last picture was taken on 3-5-2025 at the shelter in Maryland.

To apply to foster, go to www.purrsandwhiskers.org/foster

FUN FACT: DID YOU KNOW... Seal point Siamese cats appear to get darker with age because their fur color is temperature-dependent, meaning the colder areas of their body produce more melanin (pigment), causing their points (face, paws, tail, ears) to darken as they mature and their body temperature slightly decreases in those extremities; essentially, the cooler areas become darker while their warmer body stays lighter in color.

Key points about this phenomenon:

Genetic mutation:
This color change is due to a genetic mutation called the "Himalayan gene" which affects melanin production based on temperature.

Kitten development:
Siamese kittens are born mostly white and develop their color points as they grow older and their extremities cool down.

Environmental impact:
While not as significant, even room temperature can slightly influence the darkness of their points.

03/03/2025

** PLEASE SHARE **
Looking for a patient, pet-free, and child-free foster home or adopter for a special kitty!

Meet Brie, a gentle and loving 4 year old sweet cat who’s been in foster care for over a year. Brie was rescued from living outdoors and was pregnant at the time of being rescued. She gave birth to 5 adorable kittens who all found their fur-ever homes, and now she deserves a forever home where she can truly thrive. Brie is incredibly sweet and enjoys sitting beside you for pets and even belly rubs—but only in a calm, quiet environment. Loud noises and sudden movements startle her, and she prefers to be the only pet in the home.

Because she needs a very specific type of home, finding the right match has been tough. But we know the perfect person is out there! If you or someone you know is looking for a loyal, affectionate companion and can provide a peaceful, stable environment, please reach out. Brie is so ready to find her person! ❤️

To apply to foster, go to www.purrsandwhiskers.org/foster

To apply to adopt, go to www.purrsandwhiskers.org/adopt

03/03/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Molasses who went to her fur-ever home today! Molasses went from being found & rescued on the streets as a very sick kitten (see 2nd picture), to a very happy, healthy, sweet girl! Molasses will be very loved by her new family, cat brother, & dog sister. Happy tails sweet baby! 😻

24/02/2025

HELP! Please share!
The foster we had lined up to take in these 2 kitties has unfortunately fallen through & we are still searching for a foster so we can take these cats back ASAP.

PLEASE let us know if you can help by fostering these sweet cats! 🙏🙏🙏

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**FOSTER NEEDED** Yesterday we got a very upsetting message from a local shelter that the adopter of Ambrosia (left) & Jazz (right) from the "apple" litter, who were adopted from us in 2022 (kitten picture below), wants to surrender them, along with another young adult cat they got in 2023, supposedly due to someone's allergies/medical condition in the home. We really do not want to see these babies who have never been separated turned into the shelter, but we do need a foster for them ASAP in order to take them. Is anyone willing to foster these now 3-year old sisters???

To apply to foster, download a foster application at www.purrsandwhiskers.org/foster and email the completed form back to [email protected]

* For the safety of the rescue cats & your resident animals, all pets in the home must be up to date on core vaccinations.

17/02/2025

Pilsner is keeping herself occupied while waiting on her furever home!

To apply to adopt, go to www.purrsandwhiskers.org/adopt

14/02/2025

Happy Meow-lentine's Day! May your heart be as full as a rescue cat's belly after a treat feast!

We would love to see pictures in the comments below of your P&W alums that stole your hearts like Cupid! 😻 (Please say their names, then & now.)

14/02/2025

Great news: England Run Veterinary Clinic will soon have weekend Urgent Care hours Saturdays & Sundays from 8 AM to 8 PM starting March 1st!

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Urgent Care Hours Coming Soon!

As part of our continuous effort to provide the best possible care for your pets, we are excited to announce that starting Saturday,
March 1st, we will be offering Urgent Care services to our community! Urgent care will be available every Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 8pm.

Be on the lookout for more information to come. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your best friend! 🐾

13/02/2025

🚨 PLEASE SHARE: Kitten Season is Coming — Fosters Needed! 🚨

Snow may be on the ground now, but early spring and summer bring an overwhelming number of kittens into shelters & rescues, and we URGENTLY need foster homes to save lives! We're looking for fosters to be "at the ready" when we're contacted about found kittens.🐱💛

Fostering is temporary, typically until they're adopted (unless another foster is lined up), but the impact is forever. By opening your home, you help give tiny, vulnerable kittens a chance to grow strong and find loving families.

✨ We provide: Food, supplies, & medical care
🏡 You provide: A safe space & lots of love

🐾 Whether you can bottle-feed newborns or care for playful older kittens, we will have a foster match for you!

📩 DM us or visit www.purrsandwhiskers.org/foster to apply today. Every foster home means another life saved! 🙏

❗️ For the safety of rescue cats & your personal/resident pets, all pets in the home must be up to date on annual exams & core vaccinations.

12/02/2025

⚠️ Microchip advisory

Save This Life, a microchip company, has abruptly shut down and it’s being reported that they’ve unlinked their database from national registries.

Animals with Save This Life microchips can likely not be tracked by their microchip due to this closure.

How to check what company your pet’s microchip is registered to, use the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)'s Microchip Registry Lookup:
https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/

Here are some microchip company options to register chips:

HomeAgain - www.homeagain.com

PetLink/DataMars - www.petlink.net

AKC Reunite - www.akcreunite.org

* 2nd image of notice/info below borrowed from an animal hospital.

09/02/2025

**FOSTER NEEDED** Yesterday we got a very upsetting message from a local shelter that the adopter of Ambrosia (left) & Jazz (right) from the "apple" litter, who were adopted from us in 2022 (kitten picture below), wants to surrender them, along with another young adult cat they got in 2023, supposedly due to someone's allergies/medical condition in the home. We really do not want to see these babies who have never been separated turned into the shelter, but we do need a foster for them ASAP in order to take them. Is anyone willing to foster these now 3-year old sisters???

To apply to foster, download a foster application at www.purrsandwhiskers.org/foster and email the completed form back to [email protected]

* For the safety of the rescue cats & your resident animals, all pets in the home must be up to date on core vaccinations.

09/02/2025

Happy Super Bowl Sunday to everyone! 😹

22/01/2025

Pet Assistance for Those Affected by the LA Fires:
This info was found and shared by a Wagtopia team member from a networking group that she's in. We're copying/sharing it with all of you in the hopes that it gets to the people and pets that need it most.

"Hi everyone, Posting on behalf of Women in Retail member Patty Wu: For those of you in LA – I hope you, your families, colleagues, and teams are safe. It has been a humbling and heartbreaking two weeks in LA. If you or anyone you know who has been evacuated and needs a safe place for their pets, we have opened up several of our hospitals for FREE boarding:

1. VCA Chatsworth – 21418 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, CA 9311, 818-341-7770
2. VCA Adler – 16911 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA 91343, 818-893-6366
3. The Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa (Currently full) – 31166 Via Colinas, Westlake Village, CA 91362, 818-889-2275
4. VCA Community – 5271 Sereno Dr., Temple City, CA 91780, 626-287-0527
5. VCA Mission – 25 W. Mission Rd., Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-289-3643
6. VCA Torrance Kennel Club Resort & Spa – 3301 Fujita St., Torrance, CA 90505, 310-539-2203"

* Images & tips below from SPCA International.

21/01/2025

And this is why we highly recommend for ANNUAL bloodwork for cats, especially ages 7 and up! Please request for your vet to run an annual "Senior Screen", which usually includes a full blood panel & urinalysis.

The serum (top part of a blood sample after being spun to separate into 3 layers: serum, white blood cells & platelets, & red blood cells), is icteric or jaundice (yellow in color = abnormal), meaning increased production of bilirubin and the liver isn’t processing it correctly. This indicates some liver function issues or disease along with some other possible issues. It is a good thing they caught this before the cat was symptomatic... if they waited for the animal to present as jaundiced it could have been too late to help.

* Image seen on a veterinary medical page. This is NOT from a P&W cat. *