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Old Wethersfield Stray & Kitten Rescue

Neighborhood volunteers dedicated to rescuing stray cats & kittens in & around Wethersfield, CT. Melinda Robidoux
Old Wethersfield Stray & Kitten Rescue
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Old Wethersfield Stray & Kitten Rescue was formed out of the grassroots efforts of friends & neighbors who were concerned about the feral cat population in Old Wethersfield, CT. We began our rescue efforts during the summer of 2021, when we noticed several kittens playing in an elderly neighbor's back yard. As a result, we quickly recruited the efforts of family & friends and began the process of

trapping 18 kittens along with neutering & releasing several female cats back to their original territories. These efforts were featured in an article by The Hartford Courant, "Old Wethersfield Community Comes Together To Rescue Stray Cats", published November 17th, 2021. Through this process, we were able to recruit several local residents who helped foster & socialize kittens while they waited to be adopted. We also secured the ongoing support from Double A Veterinary Hospital in Wethersfield, CT, where kittens receive initial wellness assessments and medical treatment for any illness common to feral kittens, as well as secured the ongoing support of Pieper Veterinary Hospital, Middletown, CT, who provide emergency vet care for feral/stray cats with serious injuries, Protectors of Animals, East Hartford, CT and Dakin Humane Society, Springfield, MA, who provide spay/neuter services for feral cats, who don't meet our adoption standards. With the proceeds of two successful Facebook fundraisers, we were able to raise enough money to cover most of the cat's daily care and medical expenses. As time went on, we soon realized that our efforts would need to continue and that ongoing management of the feral cat population in Wethersfield would need to be addressed, as our local resources were overwhelmed and underfunded. As word spread of our efforts, residents throughout Wethersfield began to reach out to us for support in managing other feral cat colonies in the town of Wethersfield... how could we say "no"! Armed with a list of local volunteers, a small stash of cat carriers and a few "Havahart Traps", we expanded our support to include the entire town of Wethersfield, CT and over the past two years, our team of volunteers has rescued over 100 kittens and TNR'd dozens of feral cats! So, with your support, Old Wethersfield Stray & Kitten Rescue, now formally registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will be able to continue its work and assist local residents with the trapping and neutering of feral cats as well as helping to coordinate the care and adoption of feral kittens. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these animals as well as help reduce the impact feral cat colonies have on our local wildlife.

11/19/2024

Meet Ginger!

This sweet 6-month-old female orange tabby was recently rescued from the South End of Hartford. She's heading to POA tomorrow to get spayed, will receive her necessary vaccinations, and get microchipped!

Ginger will be ready for immediate adoption after her recovery and is excited to find her forever home. 🧡

If you're interested in adopting this cutie, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page 🐾

11/18/2024

Vet visits can be a mixed bag for cats - some find them stressful, while others handle it like pros. Our Lima Bean (adopted) is definitely in the "unfazed" category! 🐾 😹 😻 🖤

Thanks to the amazing team at Pieper Veterinary in Middletown for always taking such great care of our fur babies!! 🩺🐈

11/15/2024

Feline Spotlight Friday!

Recognize this sweet little girl? We posted Gillian and her sister a few weeks ago, and Gillian is still available! She is a "spirit cat" looking for a quiet home, preferably with no children or dogs. BUT she will do extremely well with other cats so they can show her that indoor life isn't so scary.

She is about 6 months old and is fully vetted/spayed, which makes her ready for immediate adoption.

Could you be this little house panthers FURever home? If so, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

11/09/2024

Update: Adopted✨
Autumn came to us as young, pregnant momma. Within a short time after rescuing her, she gave birth to 4 beautiful kittens (all adopted)!

Her kittens will be going to their wellness exams on 11/22, and momma Autumn will be going to her spay surgery in December.

Please join us in wishing Autumn and her sweet babies happiness in their new FURever homes! 💗

11/07/2024

Update: this little girl is adopted!

Meet Pebbles, a recently rescued kitten who was adopted by her rescuer, Eliza!

Eliza found Pebbles wandering around her back yard in Wethersfield and immediately fell in love with this ball of fur and decided to adopt following her vet appointment.

Currently, Eliza and several of her neighbors are working with us to help manage a cat colony in their neighborhood. Pebbles is the first of three kittens we are hoping to rescue before winter sets in. Meanwhile, lucky little Pebbles is enjoying the comforts of indoor living (pictured) while listening to NPR and basking herself in the sun.☀️What a purrfect outcome for this little cutie!

11/01/2024

🎉 Happy Adoption Day! 🎉

This past week, three wonderful families opened their hearts and homes to adorable new fur babies!

Congratulations to Forest (Sweetness) and the Buckley family, Posh and the Webster family, and Wednesday and her new mom, Jamie! May your days be filled with endless purrs, playful antics, and cozy cuddles. Thank you for giving them their forever homes! 🐾💖

10/30/2024

Update: Sally is adopted, Gillian pending.
Did someone say TWINS?! Seems like there's some Practical Magic going on here ✨️

Meet our newest magical sisters, Sally and Gillian ✨️ They are about 6 months old and were recently rescued by Robin and her husband. They noticed these sweeties roaming around their backyard in Rocky Hill and contacted us back in September to assist with her trapping efforts.

Gillian has a more dominant personality, while Sally is a little more shy. This is the first time these girls have been inside, but Robin has been working to socialize them in her backyard for months.

Both girls are going to POA to get spayed/necessary shots and will be available for immediate adoption. Together or separate is ok as they are not bonded.

If you are interested in adopting either of these beauties, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

10/29/2024

Rescue projects… that’s what we call the management of local colonies or clusters of community cats. Thanks to the dedication and concern of Armsmear resident, Maureen, who contact us in August. We’ve supported the rescue of kittens and the “TRN” (trap, neuter, release) of feral cats living on the grounds of the “Armsmear” retirement community for women and families established by Elizabeth C**t on Wethersfield Ave. in Hartford.

Rescue projects are a collaboration effort with local families and residents who recognize community cats in the area need support. Either through TRN, rescue or providing simple shelters for cats to use during the winter months.

This particular project took three months to complete, but was so worth the effort. A tremendous “thank you” goes out to Maureen for stepping up and helping to managing the needs of the “Armsmear Cats”.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of our community cats.

10/26/2024

Update: Adopted✨

Our gorgeous girl, “Karma” is officially available for adoption. We’ve made numerous attempts to locate a possible owner for this stunning all black female cat rescued in Rocky Hill. We estimate she’s approximately 1 year old. With a sweet disposition and knack for finding the sunny spot in her foster Briana’s home, Karma is surely going to make a wonderful addition to anyone’s family.

Karma will be going to POA for her spay apt 11/26 and will be available for adoption shortly following.

If interested in adopting, please PM us or complete our online adoption application pinned to the top of our page.

10/24/2024

Update: All adopted.

They're adorable and they're floofy
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family!

Meet our Addam's Family Kittens rescued from Rocky Hill this past week!

Wednesday (female black floof) and Puglsey (male tabby) will be available following their vet appointment on 10/31. Both love to snuggle and play with other cats and would do great with other cat friends, but not dogs.

Morticia (female all grey) requires additional socialization and should be available in a month. We ask that anyone who welcomes this little cutie into their home have a calm environment with no dogs or small children. She is the "runt" of the litter, and we are currently working on her nervousness around people. Despite this, we are confident that she will do well with a family that can offer her a quiet home, preferably with another cat, as she loves the company of fellow feline!

If you are interested in adopting these "Neat, Sweet, Petite" cuties, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

10/23/2024

Update: Adopted✨
Meet our sweet Forrest, but we call him "Sweetness"!

He was thankfully rescued from a leaf pile outside of an apartment complex in the Southend of Hartford. We are incredibly grateful that someone had noticed him sleeping in the leaves because it could have been a much different outcome.

At just 4 months old, this little guy will be going to POA this week to get neutered and receive all of his necessary shots.

He is a very chill kitty and gets along well with other cats, dogs and little people! as a bonus, he is extremely sweet with a great disposition and would be a PURRFECT addition to any family looking for a low maintenance cat!

If you are interested in this all around puurfect boy, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

10/21/2024

Update: Adopted!!✨
Meet our newest rescue, Posh! She is a 10 week old Lilac Point kitten ready for her own furever home!

She was rescued in Rocky Hill by a young woman named Rachel, who reached out to us when she noticed a litter of kittens nesting in her backyard. She's been incredibly dedicated to trapping them, and has coordinated rescue efforts with her nighbors for the past 4 weeks. 🙀

This gorgeous blue-eyed girl is going to Pieper Memorial today for her wellness exam and will be available for immediate adoption. If you are interested in adopting Posh, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

10/20/2024

On Thursday, we received a call from Farmington Animal Control because of a wonderful recommendation from VCA in West Hartford. Unfortunately, several other rescues couldn't take them in, so we stepped up to help! These tiny babies were orphaned at just a week old and completely dependent on us for survival.

Our selfless foster Rosa and her daughter are currently bottle-feeding them around the clock, giving them the love and care they need to grow strong and healthy. What a true gift it is to have so many of our fosters care for and have experience with neonatal kittens. It is a unique gift and something we take pride in.

If you'd like to support their journey, stay tuned for updates or consider donating to help with their care. Together, we can give them a chance at a happy, healthy life! 🐾

10/18/2024

FOSTER FEATURE FRIDAY!

Meet Aileen! She got into the fostering scene about 15 years ago when a friend of hers called and said they had kittens in their backyard. Aileen said she would help trap them and then “went down the rabbit hole” with fostering them. How in the world could you resist?! And she couldn’t because that is how she got her 2 first “foster failures” (which means she ended up falling in love and keeping the kitties she was fostering)! She took a few years off from fostering until she came across our rescue when she had a kitten wander into her yard. This is how her and Melinda met, and the rest is history. She is now a board member and WONDERFUL foster!

In her time as a foster, she has cared for 75 cats/kittens and has socialized them beautifully. Aileen shares one of her most memorable stories about one of those 75 kitties. “I fostered a one-eyed cat that was really sick. She had to be quarantined for a few months. She made the cover of a rescue magazine because she went through so much before being adopted.”

Advice she would give to someone considering becoming a foster cat parent is to “Be prepared. Read up on fostering tips and have the needed supplies beforehand. Be sure you have the time (daily and long term) to socialize the kittens. Take lots of pictures to be able to see the progress of the kittens. It’s amazing to see how much they grow and change.” Becoming a foster is so rewarding, and staying in touch with adopters and getting pictures is one of her favorite benefits of caring for these kitties. She says that “it’s the best feeling knowing the kittens have gone to a good home and are being spoiled.”

Other than the rescue, Aileen loves to craft all sorts of things like ornaments and tee shirts for family members. She has over 30 nieces and nephews, so she is always kept busy with crafting while she’s not caring for the cats or kittens!

Without fosters like Aileen, we would not be where we are. We are so grateful for the time, dedication, and love that she puts into each and every one of our rescues!

*Kittens in the picture are not for adoption*

10/16/2024

🌍🐾 **Happy Global Cat Day!** 🐾🌍

Today, we celebrate our furry feline friends and raise awareness for their protection and care. Cats bring joy, love, and a little bit of sass into our lives every day!

Whether you're a longtime cat parent or considering adoption, let’s come together to support the well-being of all cats, especially those still searching for their forever homes. Remember, adopting saves lives!

Did you adopt from us? Have a story to share about a cat you've helped? Ever encounter a feral cat that had a happy ending? Any advice you'd give to someone try to help the feral cat community? Share your stories below to help raise awareness!

10/10/2024

Update: Adopted!!🩶
How is this PAWssible?! Smokey, our handsome boy is still looking for his forever home!

He is about 8-10 months old. Could you be his FURever home? What a wonderful addition this sweet and playful boy would be for the upcoming holidays. Picture him curled up on your lap, purring and enjoying the warmth of a new home while feeling safe and happy with his new humans!

Also, BONUS - he is already fully vetted and neutered! AND his current foster momma, Ronnie, says he enjoys exploring her house and get along well with both dogs and cats!

If you are interested in adopting Smokey, please fill out an adoption application pinned to the top of our page!

10/08/2024

Do you recognize this cat? A young woman from Rocky Hill contacted us about a black female cat that had been hanging out in the woods behind her home in Rocky Hill. The cat is a very well cared for female, with a pink collar with a bell. She was picked up on Highmeadow Road, Rocky Hill. We brought her to the vet to see if she was microchipped and sadly she wasn’t.

Please share this post in hopes we can reunite her with her rightful owner.

10/08/2024

Happy Adoption Day to our Trash Can Kitties!

Messy Tessie, Puffy Buffy and
Nicholas Caged were all recently adopted and off to their new, loving homes!

A huge thank you and shout out to our wonderful foster momma, Rosa, and her daughter for socializing and caring for these cuties! Because of them opening up their home, these babies had a chance to survive and thrive. We are so grateful for caring, selfless fosters like them!

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UPDATE: All kittens adopted. We knew it was only a matter of time before we started to get calls about kittens! Here is our first two litters that will be up for adoption in the very near future! 2 orange tabby kittens (1 male, 1 female) approx. 5 w/o 5 mixed litter (2 orange tabby males, 1 grey tabby male & 1 tortie female) approx. 4 w/o We will be fostering the 5 w/o kittens and allowing the 4 w/o kittens to stay with mom for the time being, so please comment or PM if interested in adopting.

HELP NEEDED! A local family reach out about a stray cat that has been coming to their door for food the past several days and would like to bring it in from the cold. 1st. Do you recognize this cat? It is located around Two Rod Highway in Wethersfield, CT. 2nd. Are you or someone you know willing to open your homes and foster the cat while we locate it’s owner/adopt it out? Please share.

Now that our fall kittens have been adopted, we can continue our work socializing Beanie! #suchahappygirl #adoptdontshop #SocializationTraining #socialization #feralcatsneedlovetoo #feralcatsmatter #itonlytakesone #AnythingIsPossibleWithLOVE

Luna was one of our first feral mom cats we trapped. After hearing her story of abandonment by her first owner, I couldn’t bring myself to release her back to the outdoors for her to fend for herself. Instead, we slowly socialized her over several months and successfully adopted her out this past spring! Since then her new mom Betsy Foote Gersley, has been sending me updates on her progress and we are happy to report,”Coalie” is doing great! A special ”thank you” goes out to our team member, Beth for seeing her outside with kittens and trapping them, so they could have better lives.