Feral Cat Awareness Team

10/16/2025

Our poor little Marilyn Monroe started not acting her normal crazy self yesterday. So we rushed her into our wonderful vet, Dr Tammy at Countryside Veterinary Service, this morning. She has a 104 temp. Our little miss is going on antibiotics. Say a little prayer for her, she was due to go to her new home today with one of our volunteers. But, she is now in isolation.

10/15/2025

Good night...

10/15/2025

We had two of our new boys into our vet today. They have calici. Antibiotics and isolation.

*Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory infections and oral disease in cats, particularly in multi-cat environments like shelters. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal discharge, fever, and painful mouth ulcers, though some strains can cause severe, systemic illness. Treatment is supportive, focusing on hydration and nutrition, and vaccination is crucial for prevention, though it may not prevent all infections.

10/14/2025

I want to scream tonight.
Because no matter how much I do… it feels like it’s never enough.

Years of rescue work — years of heartbreak, sleepless nights, and sacrifice — and yet so little has changed. Too many still turn away. Too many still treat lives like they don’t matter. Vets charge because they have to, shelters ask for donations to keep going, and rescues like mine? We give everything we have — and then we’re made to feel guilty for not doing more.

Walk in the shoes of a rescue for one month. Just one.
Try waking up every day knowing over 100 souls are depending on you to keep them fed, safe, and alive.
Try walking into a room and holding your breath until you see every cat move, every one still breathing.
Try begging for help — for volunteers, for food, for donations — and feeling like no one hears you until you break down and plead.

I’m tired. I’m heartbroken. I’m angry.
But most of all, I’m scared of what happens if I stop.

Rescue work shouldn’t destroy the people who care the most. It shouldn’t require begging to keep animals alive. Yet this is the reality — the daily, painful truth of rescue.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like — this is it.
And if you’ve ever thought your help doesn’t matter — it does.
Because without it… we can’t keep going.

10/13/2025

California officially bans cat declawing under AB 867 signed by Governor Newsom, marking a historic step in animal welfare and compassion.

10/13/2025

Cat Adoptions
are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only, from 12–3! We will only be adopting cats who are fully vetted prior to adoption due to the cost we must pay out of pocket in town. Our costs are over $200 each cat just for the s/n and rabies. Plus all the costs we put in when we intake cats.

If you’re planning to adopt, please remember to bring a carrier with you.
We do have cardboard cat carriers available for $10 each if you need one.

Unfortunately, we can NO LONGER LOAN out carriers. Too many have not been returned, and with 30 cats heading to Bend soon, I’m once again short on my own carriers. It’s frustrating, especially since I cover the cost to get every cat fully vetted and only ask for a small adoption fee in return. Please understand that the carriers are not included as part of the adoption—they are essential for safely transporting and rescuing cats.

Thank you for understanding and supporting the rescue! ❤️🐾

10/13/2025

We are still searching for very inexpensive land—or the incredible gift of donated land—to create a cat sanctuary. I know it feels like a long shot, but I keep holding on to faith and prayers that the right opportunity will come along.

A sanctuary would not only give homeless cats a safe, loving place to heal and live, but it would also be a gift to our community. It would provide a peaceful space where people can connect with animals, reduce stress, and experience the joy and comfort that cats bring. Countless studies show how animals improve mental health, and a sanctuary would be a place where both humans and cats can find healing, companionship, and purpose.

I’ve poured years of love into this mission, and I believe the good karma I’ve earned will come back around for the kitties when they need it most. 💜

https://gofund.me/089d139b5

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-fcats-mission-to-build-a-cat-sanctuary/stream-goal-bar?locale=en-US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=streaming_widget&attribution_id=sl%3A444b10c0-7fb6-4f12-88e0-3f38d4c101a1

10/13/2025

Here is the mama and other siblings of Wink.

10/13/2025

Update on Little Wink! 💕
It’s been 10 days since Wink’s eye enucleation surgery, and she is doing fantastic! The swelling is completely gone, and she’s back to being her playful, silly self — running around her kennel like a crazy girl. 🐾

She missed her little family so much, so we reunited her with one of her siblings — and it’s pure joy watching them snuggle and play again. 💖

Thank you to everyone who helped make her surgery and recovery possible. Your kindness truly gave this sweet girl a second chance at a happy, pain-free life.

We have raised less than half the cost for her surgery, if you would like to help us with her bill you can donate directly to Countryside Veterinary or to our PayPal feralcatawarenessteam.com

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Here are a few more pictures of the kittens that were being given away for free at a small store I happened to stop at a few days ago.