Helping Paws Society TT

03/11/2024

It has really been a struggle these past weeks mentally, physically, financially, but today I truly feel defeated...
I as one person do ALL l possibly can to care for all the rescues in my care as well as my outside stray babies, but feeding by itself adds up to so much, besides all the other necessities and huge vet bills... right now I feel like I'm drowning..
And as if it couldn't get worse, I just found out some info and I feel like my heart can't take anymore...i honestly can't handle any more animals right now but people so quick to kill living beings when they are not to blame for their situation 💔 If only more would DO, starting from the top!! I really feel like giving up 😔 Please if you are in a position to help...does not specifically have to be me but any rescuer, please do...whether it be with food, supplies, vet bills, fostering, adopting...every bit makes a difference because the few that actually do something are beyond overwhelmed 🙏

28/10/2024

🎉UPDATE 🎉
30 Oct
I was informed Daisy was taken to her new home and seems quite happy. Thanks to all who shared and reached out 🙏❤️

‼️URGENT‼️
Sharing for someone who reached out. Her owners moved and abandoned her (white doggie in the video and a pic in comments.). She needs a foster or forever home ASAP else she will be taken to TTSPCA on Wednesday.
She is 5 years old. Located in Barataria. Please reach out to 684-6072 if you can assist, or please share. Daisy needs your help. Unfortunately I cannot take in any more at this time.

27/10/2024

For all my furbabies who have crossed the rainbow bridge over the years...I live in the hope that one day we will meet again 🙏 Hope there is enough space...gonna be a HUGE reunion...until then enjoy your wings...always in my heart...each and every one ❤️🐾🌈

20/10/2024

LATE POST but so happy that these babies are enjoying their new houses 😍
I was so pleased and would like to thank My Rustic Shop for these awesome handmade recycled kennels. Make sure to check out the page to see lots more of what they can create👌
I was able to get 1 small and 1 large, which I actually ended up splittng up the large one into 2 pieces. And as you can see from the pics, the recipient rescues are all smiles...they are free to go in and out as they wish...not chained or kenneled...just an additional safe space for them to shelter and rest in.
Would like to thank those kind people who donated towards these kennels, and my awesome bff who always has my back, for taking time out of his busy schedule to transport them to me 🙏
Ideally I would really like to get at least 2 more kennels, and one slightly customized cat house in the near future. If you would like to contribute, you can Whatsapp me (868) 362-7454 ❤️🐾

13/10/2024

How cute are they?! 😍 Cupcake and Lola saying Happy Sunday to everyone, especially those who have supported my cause Helping Paws TT over the years. Without you it would be even more challenging and the furbabies and I appreciate your kindness and support.❤️
Remember be kind to animals, if you can't help them, please don't hurt them, and we can all make a difference! Thank you 🙏🐾

12/10/2024

‼️Sharing again for those who missed it‼️

PLEASE understand that I have way SURPASSED what a normal human being can handle physically, financially and emotionally (as it does take a toll mentally as well) at this time.
I NEED HELP...NOT MORE CASES 😔
It is very heartbreaking for me to say I can't assist at this time when ppl call and message, but I have to put all those I have presently under my care at the forefront, till I can get a handle on what I have to deal with presently...PLEASE RESPECT THIS 🙏

LONG POST BUT PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ

On World Mental Health Day, let me share a little perspective from the life of a "rescuer"...
Most ppl who I know who rescue are ordinary people, but have extraordinary hearts. However the situation is so out of control that everyone is overwhelmed and suffocating...
My personal situation is that I have 80+ animals at home...I DO NOT have a shelter. Each of these furbabies were rescued - some I brought back from literal death - and all require the basic necessities such as food, vet care such as vaccines, tick and flea treatment, etc which of course has a cost.
Helping Paws is ONE person...and on top of these rescues, I daily care for over 100 other animals at different locations from south, central and north. This means daily in between my duties of being a working single mom, I do all I can, drive up and down the highway, back and forth in between work and kids and animals, respond to messages on all social media platforms in as quick a manner as I can, answer calls for help and endure heart breaks, exhaustion and due to my most recent fall and accompanying injuries, lots of pain...

On top of this I have animals in boarding..some since last year...5-figure vet bills and I use multiple clinics...I CANNOT DO ANYMORE AT THIS TIME...the mental toll this is taking on me is a lot and I cannot afford to crumble due to all of these living beings depending on me, but I honestly feel like I'm fighting a losing battle.
So please understand I CANNOT take on any more...
I NEED homes for some of the rescues I have especially those in boarding.
I NEED to make some sort of headway in clearing my huge vet bills.
I'm always in need of help with food and cleaning supplies for all the animals in my care and my stray babies.
I also am still in the process of working on making the areas for the animals at home more comfortable and need to do proper fencing, as where I moved to earlier this year is in need of work to make it more secure for them.
So please reach out if you can assist me in any way Whatsapp (868) 362-7454 and please do your part...help where you can...
If you see an animal in need, HELP...
rescuers do not have super powers, do not have unlimited finances, not to mention the physical aspect for those like myself who house their rescues at home...
Also spay and neuter your own pets, strays in your area, help others with their pets if you see they may not be able to...we can all make a difference and ease the burden...🙏🐾

11/10/2024

LONG POST BUT PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ

On World Mental Health Day, let me share a little perspective from the life of a "rescuer"...
Most ppl who I know who rescue are ordinary people, but have extraordinary hearts. However the situation is so out of control that everyone is overwhelmed and suffocating...
My personal situation is that I have 80+ animals at home...I DO NOT have a shelter. Each of these furbabies were rescued - some I brought back from literal death - and all require the basic necessities such as food, vet care such as vaccines, tick and flea treatment, etc which of course has a cost.
Helping Paws is ONE person...and on top of these rescues, I daily care for over 100 other animals at different locations from south, central and north. This means daily in between my duties of being a working single mom, I do all I can, drive up and down the highway, back and forth in between work and kids and animals, respond to messages on all social media platforms in as quick a manner as I can, answer calls for help and endure heart breaks, exhaustion and due to my most recent fall and accompanying injuries, lots of pain...

On top of this I have animals in boarding..some since last year...5-figure vet bills and I use multiple clinics...I CANNOT DO ANYMORE AT THIS TIME...the mental toll this is taking on me is a lot and I cannot afford to crumble due to all of these living beings depending on me, but I honestly feel like I'm fighting a losing battle.
So please understand I CANNOT take on any more...
I NEED homes for some of the rescues I have especially those in boarding.
I NEED to make some sort of headway in clearing my huge vet bills.
I'm always in need of help with food and cleaning supplies for all the animals in my care and my stray babies.
I also am still in the process of working on making the areas for the animals at home more comfortable and need to do proper fencing, as where I moved to earlier this year is in need of work to make it more secure for them.
So please reach out if you can assist me in any way Whatsapp (868) 362-7454 and please do your part...help where you can...
If you see an animal in need, HELP...
rescuers do not have super powers, do not have unlimited finances, not to mention the physical aspect for those like myself who house their rescues at home...
Also spay and neuter your own pets, strays in your area, help others with their pets if you see they may not be able to...we can all make a difference and ease the burden...🙏🐾

09/10/2024

One of my many rescues who never left...Lucky was rescued in 2020 and living his best life.. Always concerned about me and always so happy to see me, like everytime is the first time ❤️
This was when he was rescued https://www.facebook.com/share/p/boDpCckzwF9ifJ5z/
🐾

09/10/2024

Please support 🙏
Food, vet bills, spaying/neutering, flea/tick treatment, vaccines, general cleaning supplies...it all adds up and is a lot for me as one person to cover, especially in my present state...Any help is welcomed, needed and appreciated, else tough decisions will have to be made on my part 😔

29/09/2024

Remember this sweetheart? Maui wishing everyone a happy Sunday!! This is why I do what I do and push myself to the limits...they all deserve that chance. 😻 🙏

28/09/2024

DOWN BUT NOT OUT...MY BABIES GIVE ME STRENGTH BUT IT'S TOUGH🐾❤️
Yesterday was 3 weeks since my really bad fall, where I had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance, sustaining multiple injuries including a bad lash to my head which could have been fatal from the height I fell.
It has been a battle since then...unable to function properly, severe pain about my body and my neck and head...I had a previous neck injury which I have to live with, so this fall just exacerbated my daily pain 😔 BUT Helping Paws is solely me caring for over 80 animals at home, plus over 100 strays from south go up the highway daily, and this is done 95% out of my pocket.I am very grateful to the couple ppl who never forget me monthly, and their contribution does help, but I have so much to cover weekly that I feel I'm losing the battle tbh. I honestly am feeling quite defeated right now and really trying hard to push forward to continue, but not being able to generate income as a result of my present condition is adding to my stress and worries 😭
Please consider donating if you can whether food wise or towards huge vet bills (I have animals in boarding for more than a year). However my most urgent need is always food for the furbabies. The following link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xEvz6hFS75XCw5pp/?mibextid=oFDknk
shows the brands I use and places that you can utilize to purchase, or if an online transfer is easier, please Whatsapp me 362-7454 for that info, or if willing to donate towards outstanding vet bills, I can also forward the relevant info. I may have to make some very tough and heartbreaking decisions if my condition doesn't improve, but hoping for the best. 🙏

15/09/2024

The one and only Dr Raymond Deonanan
I have used many vets over the years for my rescues but after finding him, the rest is history 👌There is no other like him that I have encountered thus far....always going above and beyond for animals, and never ever turned me away in times of need. Thank you doc for all you do. Animals have a chance at life because of you and I am truly grateful for your support in my effort to make a difference as well. I fully endorse and highly recommend 🙏 🐾

09/09/2024

Former Caroni bird sanctuary resident, Cinnamon reporting for night nurse duties and checking the patient's vitals 👌
She is really serious about her job 😉🥰🐾
Love my rescue babies ❤️

08/09/2024

‼️UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH ANY MORE CASES AT THIS TIME ‼️
This time last night (Friday 6th Sept) this was my state after having had a bad fall around lunchtime, and hitting my head among other injuries. Ambulance had to be called and I was taken to Princes Town hospital, but due to the severity of multiple injuries, and sadly after waiting hours and hours before being seen, had to then wait for an ambulance to take me to San Fernando hospital 😔 and didn't leave till today 😭 The pics actually don't show how bad it truly looks...
Don't want to go into too much further details, but in my present state, it was difficult before seeing about all the animals but now I absolutely cannot take on any more at this time.
Please be reminded that Helping Paws is one person...I don't have a shelter...I don't have staff...I don't have volunteers...I don't have funding...it's basically ALL me so I have to now try my best to cope with this additional setback.
So I need your support more now than ever...if you would like to donate towards food for the rescues and strays I care for, I will post the link below for the post I have pinned on the page regarding brands I use and places that you can go to to donate. It's also time for tick and flea treatments (Bravecto) for the 16 dogs in my care...Any help is appreciated and hoping to be back on my feet fully soon 🙏
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZWBMpxJafMmQxvcd/?mibextid=oFDknk

03/09/2024

Last Friday when I went to check on the babies at the Caroni Bird Sanctuary visitor center after another mass poisoning at the hands of some evil monster, I saw this little one on my way back out. I had just finished feeding the cats by the entrance of Caroni and as I looked to the car park where there are trailers parked, this little one was sitting all alone in the middle of that busy space, on the verge of being crushed by a panel van. I jumped out and ran to the van and knocked on the window to alert them, and ask them to give me a couple mins to retrieve this baby. Thankfully I got him with little fuss, and made a check nearby to see if there were any more little ones, but he was all alone. His eyes were even more crusted than in the first couple pics...I got him in the car, gave him a quick wipe off and headed back down the highway. He wasted no time finding his spot on my daughter's lap, and though we were in traffic for over 2 hours, he gave no probs at all and snuggled in my Helping Paws cap ❤️. We have named him Papaya..
He is very malnourished, besides the eye issues, but with a little love and care and vet visit, he will be on the way to recovery. As always, any help is always appreciated as I care for many animals both at home and at various locations throughout Trinidad.

In other news, up to Sunday night, got news another of the Caroni visitor center kitties, who I had seen and spent time with on Friday, was found dead...another victim of poison 😭 SIP Ginger boy...no animal deserves that 💔 If you can't help them, PLEASE DON'T HURT THEM.

26/08/2024

This is awesome!! ❤️
Anyone willing to donate a couple? Please reach out. The kitties would love them 😻 Whatsapp (868) 362-7454 🙏

23/08/2024

This is another project that is yet still to complete. Thankfully I received a donation of 5 sheets of lattice from Anita...I am so grateful for her continued support ❤️ but that only covers 1/3 of what is needed...Link in comments for previous post.
The hope is to split up this area into at least 2 parts...one part to hold new rescues until they are checked out and screened/start the vaccination process/sick bay and the other would be to house the kittens and those visually impaired/special needs ones I have, of whom I have many...
Please note that I do not have a shelter...this is where I live and after moving earlier this year, I am basically starting from scratch and trying to customize it to house all my rescues as comfortably as possible - the number is 80+ cats, kittens, dogs and puppies at this time...I try my utmost best but it is a daunting task for one person amidst everything else I do including work.
Please consider supporting/donating if you can..Whatsapp 362-7454 🙏

22/08/2024

It is so HOTT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵
I basically have 3 areas for the cats...and about 3 fans in each to help combat the crazy heat...But one by one then have been conking out over the past year...I'm down to one in each area now and this morning one of those 3 couldn't make anymore 😔
It is a constant struggle between providing food, vaccines, flea/tick treatment (which is coming up soon 😰), cleaning and spaying/neutering, besides those presently receiving treatment and in boarding at clinics...
Tbh I haven't posted in a bit because by the time I'm finished everything at the end of the day/wee hours of the next morning between work, kids, normal household/daily duties and all the animals, I just mentally and physically am exhausted and can't make to then put together posts, but daily the numbers just keep going up and up of animals I care for and at home 💔
If you would like to donate towards or purchase (at least if I can secure 2 fans would be great), I would be so grateful. You can Whatsapp me 362-7454 to arrange...every bit helps 🙏🐾

14/08/2024

Posting yet again...only one person reached out after my most recent post asking for assistance with food for the furbabies.
I haven't been well and being self employed, if I don't go out, nothing comes in...as well as I had an emergency with my son. So please share or consider donating. 🙏
At this point, I CANNOT assist with any more animals...I truly am sorry 😔

❗ URGENT REQUEST FOR DOG/PUPPY/CAT/KITTEN CHOW FOR BOTH MY RESCUES AND STRAYS
I am all out as of today...😭 ❗
PLEASE HELP AND PLEASE SHARE...
There is only so much I can do as one person and getting through each week's feeding is so challenging amidst everything else on my plate..
Sadly I am inundated by requests FOR help and not really many persons reaching out TO help...and I need help 😔

So if you would like to donate towards the furbabies food, there are a couple options:

- you can do an online transfer and I can go purchase what is needed. Kindly Whatsapp me 362-7454 for account info. I prefer to have a one on one exchange when doing so, and not to just post up details.
- you can purchase yourself any of the brands in the pics below...those work best for the rescues without issues, and then we can arrange to meet at a mutually convenient time and location...
Please note that I do work at multiple jobs so although it is needed, I cannot just drop everything and collect. I have to schedule in everything based on my timing and yours, and some ppl are very cruel and insensitive when I can't come immediately to pick up. I do not have staff nor a shelter...it is just me and I do not give out my location for obvious reasons as it is my home, so please be mindful.
- you can go to any of these establishments listed below and pay for the items, and I can then go to collect. Please send me a Whatsapp 362-7454 to let me know you have done so.
Nala Bear Pet Supplies - The Cat Store TT on Dumfries Road
The Pet Club in Chaguanas
The Wagg Bowl Petstore in Debe
The Pet Village LTD. in Grand Bazaar
Milo's Pet Emporium in St James (they deliver as well)
Top Dog Pet store opposite Gulf city Mall

Thanks so much 🙏

12/08/2024

❗ URGENT REQUEST FOR DOG/PUPPY/CAT/KITTEN CHOW FOR BOTH MY RESCUES AND STRAYS
I am all out as of today...😭 ❗
PLEASE HELP AND PLEASE SHARE...
There is only so much I can do as one person and getting through each week's feeding is so challenging amidst everything else on my plate..
Sadly I am inundated by requests FOR help and not really many persons reaching out TO help...and I need help 😔

So if you would like to donate towards the furbabies food, there are a couple options:

- you can do an online transfer and I can go purchase what is needed. Kindly Whatsapp me 362-7454 for account info. I prefer to have a one on one exchange when doing so, and not to just post up details.
- you can purchase yourself any of the brands in the pics below...those work best for the rescues without issues, and then we can arrange to meet at a mutually convenient time and location...
Please note that I do work at multiple jobs so although it is needed, I cannot just drop everything and collect. I have to schedule in everything based on my timing and yours, and some ppl are very cruel and insensitive when I can't come immediately to pick up. I do not have staff nor a shelter...it is just me and I do not give out my location for obvious reasons as it is my home, so please be mindful.
- you can go to any of these establishments listed below and pay for the items, and I can then go to collect. Please send me a Whatsapp 362-7454 to let me know you have done so.
Nala Bear Pet Supplies - The Cat Store TT on Dumfries Road
The Pet Club in Chaguanas
The Wagg Bowl Petstore in Debe
The Pet Village LTD. in Grand Bazaar
Milo's Pet Emporium in St James (they deliver as well)
Top Dog Pet store opposite Gulf city Mall

Thanks so much 🙏

11/08/2024

Please assist if you can 🙏
Every bit counts 🐾
And please check out her page My Rustic Shop ..lots of awesome work 👌

11/08/2024

A very important message...
Feeding is great and appreciated, but once feeding strays you should also try your best to spay and neuter them as well 🙏
Some are of varying opinions when it comes to this, but in order to truly combat what is happening with regards to overpopulation and dumping, it is absolutely necessary...
Some will say it's not their animal so why spend that money...according to my papa, if you are doing something, do it properly or not at all...
As much as I would love to rescue each and every animal, it is not possible but at least I know over the years I have literally save thousands of lives through spaying and neutering. I endorse this wholeheartedly for many many reasons, including the health benefits for said animals.
Please spay and neuter your pets, strays in your area, strays you feed...we can all make a difference!

08/08/2024

On this International Cat Day, let me introduce Quinn...another Caroni Bird Sanctuary rescue.
She was found by Rajesh one morning when he went to feed, with her face being eaten away by maggots...she is not a usual there so it was assumed she was dumped due to the severity of her injury 😔
She was taken to Dr Deonanan for treatment and I was hopeful that the maggots hadn't done too much damage...if anyone could do it, it was Dr👌
Fast forward to a few months later, Dr fixed her up as best as was possible...she remains with a hole in her face as the maggots did quite a number, and to pull it back and stitch it too tight due to the location on her face, would only end up in it opening up again with the movement of her jaw. However that does not keep her back...she eats and drinks normally...a little food or water may slip out from time to time on the side through the hole when eating, but I clean her up daily...no worries Quinn...I got ya ❤️ Due to her having this hole, I decided as with so many others in bad shape that I rescued from Caroni and was their fate after bringing them back from near death, I decided I could not release her back there, after she had grown accustomed to a more comfortable environment than exposed in the elements...so yet another Caroni fur baby added.
Otherwise she is healthy and I actually believe she thinks she is a kitten the way she scurries about 🤣but I guess she has the right idea as she has nothing to worry about since she is now safe and very much spoilt 😻