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Itty Bitty City Kitties Itty Bitty City Kitties is a 501c3 Animal Rescue, Welfare and Adoption organization based in Rockaway Beach, NYC.
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Our focus is on the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of neonatal orphaned kittens, as well as supporting feral feline welfare. Adoption Application : https://forms.gle/VRSETDELdSn5Qtkv5

I wasn’t going to share this update.  I decided it was too much to post, especially after many difficult posts this summ...
19/08/2024

I wasn’t going to share this update. I decided it was too much to post, especially after many difficult posts this summer. It’s all too much for me still, but writing this with tears down my face, I hope, helps me find healing.

As you know, two weeks ago I lost Patrick and his sisters. What you do not know is I also lost Renae and Stimpy. All five died from Panleukopenia, or Parvovirus. It was sudden, it was surprising, and it was horrific. The photo in this post is the last picture I took of Renae before she died.

Patrick and his sisters arrived as healthy neonates. As with all new intakes, they underwent my *rigid* intake protocol, which included parasite and disease testing. It was negative. Within days things fell apart and they died. As Patrick started to show signs of illness, so did Stimpy. The night I lost Pat, Stimpy rapidly declined. I panicked. I didn’t understand. I tested everyone again and it was all negative. I blamed weaning, which is a difficult time for kittens. Before I knew it, they were losing dozens of grams, couldn’t eat or walk, were shaking and their vital signs were awful. Overnight calls with my vets, emails, and every ounce of critical care did nothing. I lost Stimpy first and then the next day, before I could get her to the vet, Renae passed. As she died in hands, I ran one last test.

Positive for PanLeuk.

I lost it. I blamed myself. They were perfect. I have VERY STRICT protocol to keep everyone safe - but somehow it failed. I failed.

I’m still very much not ok, but I cannot save lives if I am lost in grief.

I have to throw everything out and start over. I have to disinfect every single inch. It’s expensive and I need help.

I made a wish list of things I need to rebuild.
You can find it here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3H3BQJ0SC4O5U?ref_=wl_share

Or in my bio and stories.

I’m sorry I withheld this. I am trying to make it through each day, because I feel this is my fault, I can’t get past that. Maybe rebuilding the space will help. Or rather, I hope it will.


Can someone - anyone - please tell me how this perfect specimen of a tiny smol feline has *zero* adoption interest?!HOW....
15/08/2024

Can someone - anyone - please tell me how this perfect specimen of a tiny smol feline has *zero* adoption interest?!

HOW.

She is perfection. This is a kitten who not only comes when she’s called (so her forever name is Pattycakes, you’re welcome), but she does so while dancing, chirping, swishing her tail and purring. She is love in kitty form. She cuddles. She snuggles. She kisses. She makes love muffins. All. Of. It.

Not only that, she is playful, gentle, outgoing, very curious, super brave and so so SO funny.

I have raised and adopted out a *lot* of kitties. Over 350, actually. Every single one I love and gush over and declare them amazing. And they are. Ask my adopters.

BUT - once in a blue moon, one bounces thru my doors and makes me swoon. Are they always sick and broken - probs. I do love a sad baby. What do they have in common? The fact that despite insane challenges, they always embody *joy*.

This is Pattie and she deserves a home who *sees* her (get what I did there?) for her heart and soul, and loves her even more for her wonky lil’ eye.

Just like I do - and everyone who meets her.

Please help me find Pattie (and Beebe, because I’ve decided they’re bonded babes) a home.

Please?

You know it’s been a wild summer when you’ve been sitting on not one, BUT SEVEN kittens, who are all now fully adoptable...
13/08/2024

You know it’s been a wild summer when you’ve been sitting on not one, BUT SEVEN kittens, who are all now fully adoptable and perfect, and you’ve just kinda half-assed popped them in your stories, with almost no information 🫠 …

Changing that immediately.

Formally (finally) introducing the latest batch of beans - Meet Lincoln, Luna, Lucy, Leni, Lana, Lori and Lola LOUD - of The Loud House!

This cobbled together pile of a variety of litters, attitudes and drunk Vegas dealer hand of coat patterns is something else, I tell ya! Need a calico? Got one. Maybe a tabby? Have a few of those, too. A little cow? YES. Or perhaps polydactyl? Why, yes! I gots two! There’s even one with a wonky ass eye, cause I think that’s my signature summer flex 🤷🏼‍♀️ …

They’re cute, cuddly, wild and beyond bonkers - and they’re perfect - and VERY MUCH READY for their forever homes.

If you’re looking for a new bb or two, slide into my email real quick, because these kids are already on PetFinder and on 🔥 !!

Email - [email protected]

If you email me, check spam. My email likes to be ignored by all the good folks who email us because Google pings us as a different kind of, uh, kitty… If you get my drift 😜.

There are two ways to ensure a kitten or cat is going to be in danger:1. Giving it away for free online.2. Abandoning it...
06/08/2024

There are two ways to ensure a kitten or cat is going to be in danger:
1. Giving it away for free online.
2. Abandoning it (them) because you are afraid a shelter will “just kill them.

These kittens are in danger because either someone is frantic and doesn’t know what to do with the kittens their cat just had, or, more likely, gets off on torture and rounded up free kittens to drown (or use as bait for a dog fight, beat with a baseball bat, snap their tails, stomp on them, or more).

This is why I BEG people to stop the stigma against “kill shelters” and STOP giving away unwanted pets online or leaving them outside. THIS. This notification.

Open Intake shelters aren’t slaughterhouses. They are heroes. They can’t say no to any animal - from the most vicious, to the sickest, the to abused. They offer vet care, love, behavior training, food and safety. They do everything in their power to find every single a home. They work with hundreds of rescue partners (like me!) to make sure animals get rescue placement and the best chance at a new life, possible.

Constantly feeding the stigma of “kill shelter” is why we end up with messages like these - or with animals left in places to die, in the hopes they’ll be ok.

Spoiler - they won’t be.
Support your local shelters.

Last week was a very difficult week. It was bookended (and broken up by) loss. In a few short days, I had not one, but t...
05/08/2024

Last week was a very difficult week. It was bookended (and broken up by) loss. In a few short days, I had not one, but three, small lives end.

Unfortunately, Patrick passed Saturday.

It never gets easier. It always hurts. You do what you can (or I try to) to look around you at the positive things and be grateful for the moments of joy. Sometimes however, you don’t have a chance, because the next second 250 other things are thrown at you, and you have to snap to action, unable to process your grief.

That was this weekend. I got 27 - yes 27 (!) requests in 14 hours for help with everything from abandoned piles of cats in boxes, to dying kittens in yards, to people asking me to take the kittens their cat birthed because, “they ain’t cute to sell”.

As each request piled in, I did my best to direct people to help. And this - this note - is one of *many* verbally abusive replies I got hurdled back at me because I couldn’t wave a wand and help the way people demanded I should.

Why do we think it is ok to talk to other people like this?

I could be angry, but I’m just sad. It’s getting harder to handle grief and hostility on a near-constant level, and maintain my strength. It was a rusty nail in my back, at the end of a week that already hurt.

Please be kind. The world is already hostile enough - we don’t need to make it worse.

Gilderoy is the embodiment of all of us in this heat and humidity… 😮‍💨🫠I have so many updates. I have kittens to formall...
03/08/2024

Gilderoy is the embodiment of all of us in this heat and humidity… 😮‍💨🫠

I have so many updates. I have kittens to formally introduce. I have thank you’s to post. I have big things to gush about… But right now I’m exhausted, and sadly, working on little sleep and scrambling to keep Patrick alive.

More soon. Promise.
Kitten Season SUCKS.

I’m exhausted. I’m exhausted by kittens, by emergencies, by death and heartbreak, by chores and litter boxes - and by pe...
29/07/2024

I’m exhausted.

I’m exhausted by kittens, by emergencies, by death and heartbreak, by chores and litter boxes - and by people.

Over the weekend I lost a kitten. I hadn’t even had a chance to name her. She just faded and died. No reason. Just gone.

Please stop taking kittens from their mothers. Please stop hammering at rescuers to, “save these babies!” and then promise to support their care and then flake out and walk away, once the rescuer has taken on their lives.

Please stop thinking the cat YOU have decided to (suddenly) care about needs to be the priority of the rescuer handling their case. Please stop berating and bashing and demanding *we* care the way *you* want us to, when we’re juggling a thousand cats and you are NOT.

I’m tired. I’m sad. I’m broke. I’m barely holding it together and it’s not even August.

I need support to save lives. If you’d like to send me supplies, I’m basically out of any and all kitten food and litter. I go thru an entire CASE a day right now.

You can find my wishlist here (⬇️) or in my bio.

Wishlist Link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JH02MF5LEDUH?ref_=wl_share

Direct financial donations are also a huge help too, and can be made (and are totally tax deductible) via:

➡️ Venmo :
➡️ PayPal:
➡️ Zelle: [email protected]

There are 18 lives here who are fragile and depend on me to survive. I swear I’m doing my very best for them AND trying to remember to be a mom to the human child who also needs me to focus on him, too.

Please please - be kind and try to understand I’m doing what I can.

I’m sorry tiny baby. I wish you weren’t stolen from your mama.

Kashyyyk bringing those Summer Friday vibes ☀️😎🐈‍⬛…
19/07/2024

Kashyyyk bringing those Summer Friday vibes ☀️😎🐈‍⬛…

OOOOOOK. Why on earth are there four perfect littles still here, looking for a forever home?! It’s impossible. They’re p...
17/07/2024

OOOOOOK. Why on earth are there four perfect littles still here, looking for a forever home?!

It’s impossible.

They’re playful. They’re snuggly. They kiss your face and sleep all kitten silly upside down in your arms…

They’re also fully vetted and perfectly healthy, and very much ready for a home of their own. I don’t want them to grow up here, so someone come snag em!

Can you please SHARE these critters and help me find them their families?!

⬇️ ADOPTION DEETS ⬇️

All animals are fully up-to-date medically.  Upon adoption we will provide you with their full vet record, as well as the Itty Kitty Kitten Starter Kit.  The kit contains a three day supply of all the food they eat, litter materials (for transition at your home), their favorite toys, and an adoption photo. 

Visit our website or our bio for a link to our application, or shoot an email to us- [email protected]

If you email us, check spam. Our email likes to be ignored by all the good folks who email us because Google pings us as something a lot more, uh, porn-y than kittens 😜.

12/07/2024

A little belly to make your Friday just a smidge better…

By the way, keeping this belly full is pricey… Especially because it’s one of *16* kitten bellies I’m trying to keep full.

If you’d like to keep this tummy yummy, you can visit our wishlist and sent us some foooooood or formula!

Wishlist Link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JH02MF5LEDUH?ref_=wl_share

Direct financial donations are also a huge help too, and can be made (and are totally tax deductible) via:

➡️ Venmo :
➡️ PayPal:
➡️ Zelle: [email protected]

Links. In. Bio.

❤️🐾 Thank You 🐾❤️

HERE. Hold this.And by hold, I mean adopt. Do enjoy chaos? Perhaps the sounds of tiny kitten voices screaming at you for...
08/07/2024

HERE. Hold this.
And by hold, I mean adopt.

Do enjoy chaos? Perhaps the sounds of tiny kitten voices screaming at you for food every *single* time they see you, even if it’s 23 times in one hour? Perhaps you enjoy your curtains being used as Tarzan swings? Or you like your coffee with a dash of litter/kitten toe bean?

OH YOU DO, DO YOU?

GOOD. Because it’s HIGH TIME this 8-top of kittens headed off to destroy your homes, instead.

In all fairness, they’re all delight. They’re incredibly playful, hilariously baby derpy, and crash out cuddle like it’s a sport. They’re fuzzy, snuggly and pretty damn adorable.

Aaaaand if these kids don’t find more homes, I can’t help new ones.

So! ADOPT. SOME. KITTENS!
(said in my best Oprah voice)

⬇️ INFO ⬇️

All animals are fully up-to-date medically. Upon adoption we will provide you with their full vet record, as well as the Itty Kitty Kitten Starter Kit. The kit contains a three day supply of all the food they eat, litter materials (for transition at your home), their favorite toys, and an adoption photo.

See all EIGHT awesome kittens here:

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ny/arverne/itty-bitty-city-kitties-ny1562/

Visit our website or a link to our application, or shoot an email to:
[email protected]

If you email us, check spam. Our email likes to be ignored by all the good folks who email us because Google pings us as something a lot more, uh, porn-y than kittens 😜.

‼️ And please SHAAAARE ‼️

Happy ❤️💙 4th of 💙❤️ July!!Please remember to keep your pets *SAFE*..!While not all pets are firework nervous, it is sti...
04/07/2024

Happy ❤️💙 4th of 💙❤️ July!!

Please remember to keep your pets *SAFE*..!

While not all pets are firework nervous, it is still your job as their pet parent to keep them away from danger. Check those tags, keep your pups leashed, provide a safe, quiet, calm space, with closed windows.

No one wants to spend the 5th of July posting lost pet postings…

A huge thank you to Council Member,  for the visit and donations, today. Not only did she come with arms of food (and li...
02/07/2024

A huge thank you to Council Member, for the visit and donations, today. Not only did she come with arms of food (and litter, too), but with open ears and arms, to talk about how we can help our community more, got a tour of our amazing facility, and even met our tiniest fosters (who I’ll introduce soon!).

We talked about the incredible need for more options for affordable vet care, the struggles our area faces with transport to the places that *can* help, and chatted ideas for a plan to perhaps make some much needed and meaningful change.

To add - It is *so rare* to find a politician who is actually committed to, engaged in and active within their community. One who truly reaches out and follows up, who wants to help and who stands by their words to support those trying to do more.

I was honored and thrilled to have her visit, and am excited about working more together in the future.

As we said goodbye, she said, “be the change you wish to make” - and I absolutely plan to be.

It’s time for change - meaningful, wide-spread and permanent. I’ll be announcing my latest scheme this week and believe me, I’ll need all the support I can get… Cause, oof, she’s a biggie 😮‍💨 !!

Thank you again, !
I can’t wait to host another visit 🐾❤️ !!

Happy PURRide!Love is Love is Love is Love. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜         🌈
30/06/2024

Happy PURRide!

Love is Love is Love is Love.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

🌈

Nothing like getting kicked when you’re down, right?I was asked to help with a litter of kittens, and because of a total...
24/06/2024

Nothing like getting kicked when you’re down, right?

I was asked to help with a litter of kittens, and because of a total lack of funds, I had to say no - and then there was no place to turn and no help to be found.

They died - and I feel it’s my fault because I couldn’t afford to help.

I have no funding. I have no grants. I have no donors.

I’m trying to find ways to figure out paths to not always be stuck scrambling, but it’s hard when you’re the: Caretaker Housekeeper Medical Staff Night Nurse Trapping Team Community Affairs Team Social Media Team Transport Team Fundraising Team. And more. Alone. With a human family you try your best not to neglect (and fail at, often).

I have less than $20 in the rescue account today. I had a little more thanks to a few kind souls, but I had to pay for vaccines, and basically cleared out the last little bit I had. There’s a screenshot, and it’s not pretty.

I don’t know what to do. Or how to ask anymore. Or beg. I’m at a loss.

If you can help, donations can be made (and are totally tax deductible) via:

➡️ Venmo :
➡️ PayPal:
➡️ Zelle: [email protected]

Links. In. Bio.

If you are in a similar financial position as me, sharing is a huge help.

I hate this season. I hate being broke. And now I hate that it’s my fault those kittens didn’t get saved.

I’ve gotten quite a few messages about Donnie and Eliza, with a variety of levels of disgust over my support for ACC (as...
20/06/2024

I’ve gotten quite a few messages about Donnie and Eliza, with a variety of levels of disgust over my support for ACC (as they are a “kill” shelter).

First off - They all are. You can brand any shelter however you like, euthanasia is part of it. It’s perhaps better hidden in the descriptions of why an animal was euthanized, but it’s still happening.

“Kill” Shelters are an essential part of the animal crisis. Without them, animals end up on the streets (or in a bag in the heat of summer on a bench). If a shelter doesn’t euthanize, then it runs out of space and animals are turned away (and then likely dumped). Uneducated and incorrect labeling of “kill” shelters to be a place “animals are sent to die” causes people to make terrible and dangerous choices by abandoning their pets, because they’ve been stigma-terrified into thinking when they surrender their animals, they’ll, “just be killed.” But in reality, tying up a dog at a park or leaving cats outside in a bag, is almost certain death (or worse).

Open intake (or kill) shelters aren’t euthanasia shops. They are SAFE places with dedicated teams who care for surrendered animals and do literally everything they can to rehabilitate them, medically treat them, and find them a new home.

From ACC this week:
“In the past 19 days, over 800 new animals have come in to ACC. This includes 517 cats, 253 dogs, 39 rabbits and guinea pigs and hundreds of other animals that all require care and support from our dedicated team. This is in addition to the 800 animals already in our care at the start of the month.”

That sure doesn’t sound like a “kill shop” to me… It sounds like heroes saving lives.

‼️Please STOP spreading the stigma.
‼️Please STOP thinking abandoning a pet is safer than surrendering them.

But most importantly - SUPPORT YOUR SHELTERS! Foster. Adopt. Donate. The more help they get, the more lives they save.

Let’s Play a GAME! This is Mama Rose. She is the mama to the three 8-week old fluffers who I trapped last week, who were...
18/06/2024

Let’s Play a GAME!

This is Mama Rose. She is the mama to the three 8-week old fluffers who I trapped last week, who were living under a deck (intro on those nuggs soon, promise) . She’s not quite *one* year old and has already had her first litter.

What did I find out at her spay?
She was pregnant again. Already.

Pregnant. Again.

Her babies are barely big enough to be weaned and she’s already knocked up with more kittens.

What if I hadn’t trapped her?

We’ll figure these 3 were her first litter (likely, given her age). It’s June - she’s already had 3 babies, and would have at least 3 more in July, maybe more in September, and prooooobably more before it got really cold. By then, her first litter would also be giving birth to their own kittens. Let’s pretend she has 3 kittens each litter - just this year, before her first birthday, Mama Rose would have had *12* babies (at least) with her first baby girl, also popping out a pile. From A SINGLE CAT, within a year, we’d have AT LEAST a dozen - A DOZEN - more cats.

This is why rescuers are slammed, are exhausted, are broke, and are begging for help.

Please spay your pets.

Please donate to local rescues busting tail to try to slow down the wave of constant cats.

I’ve redone my wishlist to cover EVERYTHING - and all of it is needed.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13X2OJFS2VA2H?ref_=wl_share

Direct donations can be made (and are totally tax deductible) via:

➡️ Venmo :
➡️ PayPal:
➡️ Zelle: [email protected]

Acceptance is important - acceptance of our differences, our unique abilities and our individual challenges. Accepting a...
14/06/2024

Acceptance is important - acceptance of our differences, our unique abilities and our individual challenges. Accepting and loving someone (or some *thing*) despite their differences, makes the world a kinder place. I don’t know about all of you, but I could use a planet with a lot more kindness (and a lot less judgement).

Patti saw the exceptional team at Halo to discuss her eye (to make sure there was even an eye in there). Turns out, not only does she have one, it’s healthy and functional - it just looks a little weird. I was incredibly relieved. A discussion was had to perhaps try to “fix” it to “look more normal” so that sweet Patti had a better chance of adoption… And that makes me sad.

Why should her perfectly perfect, very unique, cloudy eye make her less adoptable? She is outgoing, playful, loving and deliciously sweet. She climbs into your arms and kisses your face, purring the whole time. Isn’t *that* what matters? Shouldn’t her heart and the super love she has for everyone, be why someone falls for her?

June is a month where we talk a lot about love being love, accepting everyone for who they are, and celebrating vibrant histories. It’s got me feeling like Patti is perfect as she is, and should find her family with her cloudy eye untouched.

What do you think?

Kindness, love and acceptance. Things we should uphold and embody always - not just in June.

‼️ MAYDAY ‼️THERE ARE ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE CLINIC AND I HAVE ONLY *4* DONATIONS FOR DOGS.I know I’m obnoxious....
12/06/2024

‼️ MAYDAY ‼️

THERE ARE ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE CLINIC AND I HAVE ONLY *4* DONATIONS FOR DOGS.

I know I’m obnoxious. I know you’re tired of me asking. I’m tired of asking. I hate having to beg. I’m just trying to help people who have limited, if no, access to food and care for their pets have a moment where someone hands them free vet care, and some free food, so that for just that second, they’re not overwhelmed with the anxiety that they face in their regular lives.

Today is the last day to order things to get them here on time. If you have even a few dollars to spare, there are all sorts of dog things on the wishlist that are all under $20 that help someone feel supported.

If you would like to donate food for families in need, visit this wishlist (link in bio):

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3E58RC10RL6BO?ref_=wl_share

Most importantly - If you’re in a place where you cannot donate - PLEASE SHARE - and spread the word!

Thank you thank you thank you.
I appreciate all of you.

🌟 IMPORTANT 🌟Because of this amazing community and your quick action to share word, the clinic next week is going to be ...
07/06/2024

🌟 IMPORTANT 🌟

Because of this amazing community and your quick action to share word, the clinic next week is going to be a smashing success. So many people will get the help they so desperately need. Thank you.

One of the things I am most excited about for next week is being able to give pet parents who are facing financial insecurity, free food. The idea of having to look at your animal, your family, and not be sure how you’re going to care for it - is terrifying. Itty Bitty City Kitties is gathering as many donations as possible, to make sure we have an abundance of supplies to help the community coming next week, and the community in the future.

If you can - can you help, too?

I’ve created a wishlist of items - from food to toys to treats, that are deeply needed - most important, DOG FOOD!

If you would like to donate food for families in need, visit this wishlist (link in bio):

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3E58RC10RL6BO?ref_=wl_share

Most importantly - Please SHARE and spread the word! I want to FLOOD next week with tons of free supplies so *nobody* goes home unsure of how to feed their pets.

HOLY CLINIC SIGN UPS, BATCAT!Due to an (insanely) overwhelming response, at this time, we are *PAWSING* signups for the ...
05/06/2024

HOLY CLINIC SIGN UPS, BATCAT!

Due to an (insanely) overwhelming response, at this time, we are *PAWSING* signups for the Postive Tails Clinic.

🐾 If you have signed up, please be patient. Someone will reach out to you.

🐾If you did *not* get a slot, you can email:
[email protected]
with your NAME, ANIMALS AND ZIP CODE
to get on the waitlist.

🐾 PLEASE NOTE - this clinic is for Rockaway and the surrounding Rockaway area ONLY.

I know it’s frustrating if you need help. Believe me, those of us on the ground trying to provide the help are *just* as frustrated with how limited care options are. It’s why we’re trying our best to do what we can and help as much as possible.

This is truly a sign of the crisis we face as a city, with such deep limitations to affordable vet care. It is a call for change.

Know this isn’t the only chance you’ll have - I promise you, more is on the way.

🌟 REMINDER 🌟Pet Parents of Rockaway!!FREE VET CARE ALERT!!A huge pop-up vet clinic is coming to Rockaway!💥WHEN: June 15t...
04/06/2024

🌟 REMINDER 🌟
Pet Parents of Rockaway!!
FREE VET CARE ALERT!!

A huge pop-up vet clinic is coming to Rockaway!

💥WHEN: June 15th, 10a - 2p
💥WHERE: The Rockaway YMCA
💥 WHAT: FREE wellness exams, vet care, vaccines, flea and tick prevention, food and supplies!

SIGN UPS BEGIN TOMORROW - JUNE 5
(max 4 pets per household)

YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE
SEE FLYER FOR INFORMATION

If you would like to donate food for families in need, visit this link (in bio and comments):

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3E58RC10RL6BO?ref_=wl_share

Please SHARE and spread the word!

How do you control messy weaning…?!Why.. The Kitten Bib, of course!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
03/06/2024

How do you control messy weaning…?!
Why.. The Kitten Bib, of course!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Still Life : Kitten SeasonThis is Patti Mayonnaise, one of the four kittens from my “Doug” litter. She’s the sickest. He...
23/05/2024

Still Life : Kitten Season

This is Patti Mayonnaise, one of the four kittens from my “Doug” litter. She’s the sickest. Her left eye is likely ruptured, she’s 150g smaller than her littermates (who are already underweight), has a very nasty wet cough, and she is by far the snottiest. Just like her siblings, she’s on a multitude of medications.

They are as follows:
- Two daily oral antibiotics
- Two daily eye medications
- Three daily nasal flushes and nose drops
- Two daily neubilzer treatments
- Two daily steamy showers
- Two daily subcutaneous fluid injections

They struggle to eat without making a huge mess because they can’t breathe, so they get wipe downs or baths multiple times a day. I also totally clean and sanitize their enclosure, and do fresh laundry, daily.

Its been two weeks so far, and there is little improvement. It’s going to be a long, exhausting road.

I don’t “only do kittens because they’re easy” (not easy) or because “they make money” (they spend money). I do kittens because they are so incredibly fragile, and because kittens like these demand a level of care shelters simply cannot provide, as they do not have the resources. Kittens like these get euthanized without kitten specific rescues to step in and offer to take on their care.

I do kittens because they deserve the chance to overcome illnesses and have a full, long life.

Kitten Season is in *full (horrific) force* and desperation is creeping in. Donations keep this machine running and save little lives like these. Without funds, I have to close my doors and leave babies behind in shelters or outside, most likely to die.

Can you help me save more kittens like Patti?

Direct donations can be made to help save hungry babies (and are totally tax deductible) via:

➡️ Venmo :
➡️ PayPal:
➡️ Zelle: [email protected]

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