This big hunk of a cat is Sarge.
He is such a gentle soul.
He is looking for a home to spread lots of love and head butts.
He is an absolute joy.
Everyday when I walk in the foster room, he waits patiently for his turn for pets. He is fixated on me as I move thru the room cleaning litter boxes and feeding other fosters.
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My hope is to find him his humans! He's a wonderful cat!
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If you would like to meet Sarge, please complete our pre adoption questionnaire. Link is below.
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https://form.jotform.com/232085244676157
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Adoption fee is $150.00. He is neutered, received rabies vaccine, booster vaccine and dewormed.
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Please spread the word.
The hammock life!
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I love visiting these funny babies in my foster room. 💗
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Georgie is such a grateful boy. He's sweet and silly. Gives the softest love "bites' and wants pets constantly. And this "floof" has the such a glamorous coat!
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Georgie is a bit shy with new people but warms up quickly.
Do you need a lap warmer this winter? Head butts and loving stares are his specialty. ❤️
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Adopt Georgie! All he wants for Christmas is his own humans. The loves of his whole life!
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Let's give him the best Christmas present ever!
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You can find my form "Whiskers Hope Pre-Adoption Questionnaire" at: https://form.jotform.com/232085244676157
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Help us save MORE cats.
There's nothing more heartbreaking than finding friendly cats when trapping (TNR).
There are times, when a cat seems feral, and they are not. Perhaps they were abandoned or lost. 💔 But the fear and stress of being outdoors puts them on the defense. They could have been kittens that were loved and cared for until they got too big or went into heat or showed their territorial behavior. Kicked outside to fend for themselves.
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How could we possibly know if they are OR were friendly? Well, it's the simple sound of a meow from a cat in a trap. Typically a feral cat is quiet when trapped. They are quiet and stoic waiting for an opportunity to escape. When we drive cats to spay clinic and hear the constant meows of a cat, we assume it is not feral. And we do our best to make space or find a foster.
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Meet Sarge and Georgie...two of the biggest floofs and NOT feral. Both trapped at different sites. Both meowed incessantly for the 90 minute drive to Renton. 😢 Thankfully we had space to foster and they are both healing, physically and emotionally. They are enjoying pets and head scritches, cozy beds and lots of yummy food. It's obvious they have fear of hands. When we first had them, they both constantly flinched and cowered when I would try to pet them.
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The grumpy faced boy is Marshall. I believe he was put outside by his owner with dementia. He was so terrified outside, he didn't eat much. So my plan is to win him over with lots of food. 🤞
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They still need lots of time but that's ok.
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Because time heals.
Love wins.
And hope is real. 💓
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#fosteringsaveslives
Update on Nellie! She went to the vet yesterday and was an absolute doll. She was biscuit making and head butting during the entire appointment.😹
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She is estimated to be under 2 years young. Had terrible ear mite infestation but we got her ears flushed. Her nose issue is still a mystery. The vet did get some swabs and cultures. They feel it's a fungal infection. We will know for sure next week.
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Nellie also tested positive for FIV. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, a viral infection that weakens a cat's immune system. There is no cure for FIV, but cats with FIV can live average life spans. FIV is similar to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in that it attacks and weakens the immune system. However, FIV cannot be transmitted from cats to humans.
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At this point, we wait for results of cultures. If it is fungal in nature, antibiotics can help but with her FIV+ diagnosis it means treatment would take longer. With that being said, she could still be adoptable with the understanding treatment would be continued in her new home.
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She very happy with her accommodations. 😍 She's such a sweet kitty. I am very happy she is here.❤️
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I am posting a copy of the vet bill (in comments). I have received donations but expect the costs to increase. Any donation is greatly appreciated.
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Cash app: $whiskershoperescue
Venmo: whiskershoperescue
Paypal: @fosteringjellybeans
Mail: P.O. Box 843 Winlock WA 98596
Whiskershoperescue.org
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One of my amazing fosters, Meredith, alerted me of this sweet kitty near Chehalis Timberland Library. Someone had been feeding her. She was extremely friendly and looked as though she had been shaved at some point. She also has an inflamed nose.😟
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Meredith made a post in hopes of finding her owners but no one claimed her.
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She arrived last night and has not stopped making biscuits.❤️. She had a good night's rest with a full belly. Today, we are going to get her into the vet. Please send prayers and positive thoughts that this girl has a simple injury. 🙏
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Meet Nellie.❤️
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If you can help with her veterinary care, it would be most appreciated.
Cash app: $whiskershoperescue
Venmo: whiskershoperescue
Paypal: @fosteringjellybeans
Mail: P.O. Box 843 Winlock WA 98596
Whiskershoperescue.org
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This trio, Darling, Lily and Peter are already feeling better after getting some antibiotics and a good night's rest 😴.
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They all purr constantly and want so much attention. 💖
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I don't know very much about their past, but it's obvious someone cared and loved them.
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I am just so happy they are here. 💖
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Another day of #tnr (trap, neuter, return). These days, it has been beyond difficult to obtain spay appointments anywhere. FCSNP (feral cat spay neuter project) has been extremely busy and FCCO (feral cat Coalition of Oregon) had it's appointment window closed for almost a month.
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I am finally getting to the waitlist of residents who requested assistance with trapping their colony cats. We have 14 cats going to appointments in Renton tomorrow morning! 💯
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I tried to trap Sarge but I trapped another female. It's all good. We will get Sarge soon.🤞💕
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With winter coming, my goal is to spay/neuter as many outdoor cats as possible to avoid kittens being born in the cold.
Want to join the team and learn to TNR? This time of year is the best opportunity once kittens season slows down. More spay appointments will be available and we can join forces! Teamwork!
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Comment below if you would like to learn. We would need trappers, drivers to and from spay clinics and maybe recruiting.
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There are so many cats that need our support.
Remember, it starts with one!
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Meet Sarge.
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I noticed him outside a residence where I am assisting a family with a sad situation. Lots of cats inside a home where their Mom is suffering from dementia. I stop by daily to check on their Mom and feed the cats since she forgets (family lives in Texas).
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Sarge has been hanging around for a couple of months. The family has seen him from time to time. But he's become more brave the last couple of weeks. He seemed more feral at first. He would hiss and take a defensive stance when he saw me. But today, sigh, I am sure he is/was friendly. He lives under this home. Waits patiently for his daily meal from me. I am sure he once had a family or caregiver. But he's not neutered. You can see scratches on his face from fighting over territory or females.
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Why am I sad? Because many of the seemingly feral cats I see outside are not feral. They were abandoned. Put outside to fend for themselves and, as a result, have to be on the defensive because you can't trust anyone.
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I want to find Sarge a home, an indoor home. I have a plan to trap and neuter him and keep him to start assessing his personality. 💗
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I am hopefully he will love indoor life. 🙏🤞
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#adoptdontshop
#fosteringsaveslives #fosterkittens #kittens #tnrsaveslives #tnr #catsofinstagram #tnristhesolution #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuecat #rescuecatsofinstagram #rescuecat #blackcatsrock #adoptablackcat
Whiskers Hope Rescue has an Etsy store! KitNpurrsShop. Link here 👇
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/KitNpurrsShop
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Why not shop for the holidays and support our cat rescue in Winlock WA.
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If you live locally, we would gladly make arrangements for pickup.
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Happy shopping!
