The Von Wafflebottoms: the McKinley rescue cats

22/06/2023

We've got two preggo babies in the neighborhood, after a long reprieve.

13/09/2022

Cw: death

SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS.

This is Frank Jr. He is a true feral, born to feral parents with little to no human contact during his formative months. We have been trying to catch him for vetting and neuter for nearly two years. Early this morning, we lost him to preventable illness. We never could entice him into a humane trap, although in his final hours he did tolerate a small amount of touch. RIP little guy, you will be missed and we're glad you trusted us enough to come home for your final journey.

The unfortunate reality of cat rescue and colony management is that it's a race against time. Even feral cats can be socialized and made amenable to human companionship. This is much easier after spay and neuter. Not all will be adoptable, but they do bond to their caretakers. We've rehomed eleven cats so far, and manage a rotating colony of about four more. We don't dare even count the dollars or hours sunk into this endeavor. But none of this would be necessary if folks spayed and neutered their pets. Even those that are "indoor only," because accidents happen especially when animals are in heat. Had you been with Frank Jr. in his final days, I assure you those images would haunt your heart as they will ours. There is absolutely nothing kind about letting cats be "natural." It is a short, cruel, and painful life.

24/07/2021

Craving something sweet? Toffee has some sugar for you! Along with adoptable pair Edgar and Ghost, this darling boy is looking for a forever home 💚

28/06/2021

When the sun is too spicy... DM us to learn how you can bring this beauty and her dashing son Edgar home!

15/06/2021

"New bed, who dis?" If you've got a bed, you're ready to bring home and ! These two beauties are looking for a forever home together 😻

29/05/2021

Ghosty girl says, "can I come in?" She's ready to be a house cat, along with her son Edgar Winter!

29/05/2021

update: he sleepy

24/05/2021

Meet Edgar Winter (aka Eggs) and Ghost (aka TINY GIRL AWWW)! Just like the VonWafflebottoms, these cats come from our local cat colony. Eggs is estimated to be under a year, and still acts like a big, sweet, playful baby. He will run up for pets but won't snuggle long; he has Important Cat Business to see to. There are many cats Eggs is Ghost's only surviving kitten. As such, Ghost is very protective of him. Being a teen, he'll sometimes hide from her while she wanders the house keening. Kids, right? She's a bit shy, but sweet and gentle once she trusts you. She'll need a bit more time and space than Edgar to open up. These two would love a quiet adult household, or a home with calm older children.

These two are a matched set and very bonded. They would do best mostly indoors due to their coloring (ears and noses tend to sunburn). However, they do enjoy a bask on the warm stones of our pergola :)

19/01/2021

Toffee is really getting chill with people. Progress! @ Eastside

24/12/2020

Guess who just got his neuter? What should we name this sweet angel?

With all the holiday hustle, we forgot to update on . She is settling in with her forever family and loves her new brother 🎄

29/11/2020

Turkey makes Franke so sleepy! :)

27/10/2020

Sam likes to think he's one of the cool cats. Especially at treat time. Which is all of the time.

24/10/2020

T U M M Y T I M E

16/10/2020

Franke likes to make sure her tan is even...

03/10/2020

Franke says turn light off plase.

03/10/2020

Just right...

03/10/2020

Zack can't stop being cute :)

12/09/2020

After spending the day rolling around in catnip, Franke likes to take a nap in her cubbyhole 🤗

06/09/2020

06/08/2020

We will miss Evan and Conner (pictured here on the left). But are happy they found their forever home this week! Franke (on the right) still needs her forever home so please share!

26/07/2020

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26/07/2020

Yesterday our sweet went to her adoptive family. We're so sad for ourselves but happy and confident that this will be a great place for her to have the fabulous life she deserves 😭
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14/07/2020

More cuddle puddle action - this time with Esmi, Evan, and Franke. After this was taken, Connor jumped in to join them. They get along well with other cats - and dogs too! Please share!

14/07/2020

Cuddle cats! Evan, Connor, and Franke are looking for their forever homes - please share!

13/07/2020

DM us today to meet your sun buddy ! He'll keep your window sills warm 💚

29/06/2020

These two. BOGO on Evan and Frankie!

19/06/2020

NO BISHES IN THE LAUNDRY

15/06/2020

Cuddle puddles form wherever Connor goes :)
Pictured here is Connor (all black), Franke (grey and white), and Evan (black and white). They have been fixed and immunized and are looking for their forever homes. Please share!

10/06/2020

How can you resist and her perfect belleh?

27/05/2020

"BEDTIME!" comes running every night to pop into bed. Will she be YOUR snuggle buddy?