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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.

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

🐭 Bonjour and Bienvenue to our Ratatouille trio of newborn kittens! đŸŒđŸ§€đŸ’•Introducing
👹‍🍳 Remy (mini void)– The tiniest che...
14/07/2025

🐭 Bonjour and Bienvenue to our Ratatouille trio of newborn kittens! đŸŒđŸ§€đŸ’•

Introducing

👹‍🍳 Remy (mini void)– The tiniest chef with a nose for snuggles and the warmest spot in the blanket.

👩 Alfredo Linguini (tuxie) – A long, wobbly noodle of a baby with the softest little squeaks and sleepiest yawns.

🐝 Mielle (Ginger) – Sweet as honey and soft as whipped brie. Always curled up like a croissant.

They may be too small to stir a pot, but they’re already melting hearts like a fresh grilled cheese. All they want is warm milk, cozy naps, and maybe a little lullaby in French. 💛🧀

Betcha’ this makes your weekend start right, doesn’t it?
11/07/2025

Betcha’ this makes your weekend start right, doesn’t it?

Mmmm, Kittens - they’re tiny, chaotic, and love to cause a scene—basically furry fireworks with better vibes đŸ’„As you’re ...
04/07/2025

Mmmm, Kittens - they’re tiny, chaotic, and love to cause a scene—basically furry fireworks with better vibes đŸ’„

As you’re lighting up the sky tonight, don’t forget this gentle (and slightly judgy) reminder: your pets don’t think your fireworks are cute. In fact, they think the sky is screaming and the world is ending. đŸŸ

Be a decent human - keep your pets inside, safe, and preferably burrito-wrapped in a blanket with some calming music and snacks. (Honestly, same.)

While the world explodes outside tonight and you’re couch-rotting instead, swipe through these purring pyrotechnics!

And guess what? These fluff-bombs still need a home đŸ˜©

Remember - Keep your pets safe inside tonight—and if you’re scrolling instead of watching fireworks, share these kittens so they can find the loving homes they deserve! đŸŸđŸŽ†đŸ’–

In 💔Memory When I took this photo of Dory, I thought it was the picture I’d share with her future family, as a reminder ...
01/07/2025

In 💔Memory

When I took this photo of Dory, I thought it was the picture I’d share with her future family, as a reminder of how far she came. Dory was amazing. Plump, purry and an expert wobbler. I knew from the minute I met her, she was going to be a kitten to dive over the hurdles and beat the challenges. I was, as I always am with the most difficult cases, immediately obsessed.

But, as I type this, choking back tears and wondering why life is so cruel, I have to share the news that Dory, like her five other siblings, is gone.

All of them.

I thought we won the fight. I thought protocols and protections and all the amazing medical care these babes had backing them up - I thought we won. But we lost. Sleepless nights, teary calls to vets and even flat out prayer did nothing to save these sweet souls from PanLeuk.

I’m broken.

I know in my head I did everything that could be done - and more. I know to dismiss the Monday Morning Quarterbacks who think the three things they read about vaccines and the once in a few years kittens they pass off to others, mean they can tell me how to save lives. I know it’s just noise.

But I also know my heart hurts - and hurts big time - with this group. Losing such little lives, lives that barely had time to live - fu***ng sucks.

To Dory - I can’t tell you how much I wish I had the chance to raise you and send you off to your forever. Knowing your forever is across the rainbow bridge - breaks my heart. I am only thankful you got to go with all of your siblings.

Tonight I mourn. And maybe tomorrow, too.
I’m sorry everyone. I wish I could have saved them.

Hey! HEY!Look over here! Yes, right here!See these two cute tabby tidbits? Aren’t they perfect and stripey and spotty an...
26/06/2025

Hey! HEY!

Look over here! Yes, right here!

See these two cute tabby tidbits? Aren’t they perfect and stripey and spotty and smushy?

They are. Trust me.

Even better? They’re absolutely insane. Nuts! They’ll jump off a table with wild abandon, no clue where they’re landing, trying to chase a wand toy while showing off mid-air acro, doing their best impersonation of Raygun.

And guess what?! They’re the LAST TWO in our (more than) a Bakers Dozen of kittens to find their home (cue sad music). They’re perfect as a pair, or will do well as a younger sibling to an adult kitty.

Pretty pleeeeeease share these two so they’re not left waiting for their home!

An Update.Late last night, despite valiant efforts, I lost Bubbles. He is the third kitten in his litter to pass this we...
25/06/2025

An Update.

Late last night, despite valiant efforts, I lost Bubbles. He is the third kitten in his litter to pass this week. Before he died, I ran one final test, the same test I’ve been doing twice a day, knowing I’d eventually get the result I knew was hiding.

PanLeuk.

These babies are barely 3 weeks old, far too young for vaccination, and so fresh, fighting anything as difficult as PL is usually impossible.

There is good news, however. These babies came in as sucklers. All six of them, in fact. Because of this, as soon as their intake was finished and they were clean, they were all separated. I always wash hands and change bottles between kittens when they’re all separate, not only for protocol reasons, but to keep things straight in my head. Perhaps it is this very protocol that seems to be keeping the final three babies safe
 and dare I say, symptom free.

We are absolutely not out of the woods - not by a long shot. But for now, I am focused on keeping these three on a path towards (hopeful) wellness.

Kitten season is awful and it is emotionally draining on a daily basis. Practice kindness towards those who care for the most fragile, and know we’re hanging on as best we can.

đŸ”„NYCđŸ”„In the middle of this *insane* heat wave, be like Gilderoy - find a shady, cool spot and take a lil’ (why the hell ...
24/06/2025

đŸ”„NYCđŸ”„

In the middle of this *insane* heat wave, be like Gilderoy - find a shady, cool spot and take a lil’ (why the hell am I sweating there?!) nappy nap.

Stay hydrated.
(and don’t rank Cuomo)

It’s been a very difficult few days here. On Saturday I lost Sq**rt, another one of the new kittens. I am actively watch...
23/06/2025

It’s been a very difficult few days here. On Saturday I lost Sq**rt, another one of the new kittens.

I am actively watching and working to make sure that the remaining four kittens stay stable and continue to grow and gain, but none of them are feeling particularly great.

Kittens this young are very difficult to diagnose and know what’s wrong, so caretakers tend to be treating symptoms rather than finding cures. There is just not enough science into the little tiny tots to really know what’s wrong. As of right now, we know that it is not PanLeuk - or it’s not showing a positive yet, but I have suspicions.

Hold a close thought for the four here, and send me some strength. I am exhausted and heartbroken.

I’m devastated. I’m sorry, sweet bean. We tried. You fought so hard. I thought you were going to make it, but sleep call...
19/06/2025

I’m devastated.

I’m sorry, sweet bean. We tried. You fought so hard. I thought you were going to make it, but sleep called you louder than I could.

Losing infants crushes my soul every single time. They’re so innocent. They’re so precious. I feel so lucky to hold their little lives in my hands and guide them with safety, love and care. Losing one makes me feel like I’ve failed, and it makes me question every inch of the work I do.

I try to find comfort knowing if they cross the bridge with me, at least they knew love, warmth and a full belly.

But - it never gets easier and I get angrier and angrier as the season goes on, knowing this endless suffering of kittens born in piles, is no where close to ending.

This year is already painful, and I’m more buried than I usually am at this point. I am *desperate* for kitten food and litter. Desperate. Beyond desperate.

If you can help, even a little help goes a long way to keeping the babies who survive, fed and cared for.

Links to the most urgently needed items are below (and in my stories, and bio):

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17AP9Q9EXW08G?ref_=wl_share

In his memory, we will work to save the next ones who come behind him. And then the ones after that


Happy to all who celebrate!The only king we recognize on this page is King 👑 Leo, king of kittens, cats and my heart đŸ«¶...
14/06/2025

Happy to all who celebrate!

The only king we recognize on this page is King 👑 Leo, king of kittens, cats and my heart đŸ«¶đŸŒ

Remember - protest peacefully, don’t sit down, ignore disgusting displays of grandeur for someone’s birthday, and, as always, FIGHT FASCISM.

Be still my heart. Or maybe, slow down time? I’m not sure which makes more sense today. I know, I promised kittens
 And ...
14/06/2025

Be still my heart. Or maybe, slow down time? I’m not sure which makes more sense today.

I know, I promised kittens
 And this is KIND OF a kitten post, if you picture me as the mama cat and Sawyer as my kitten
 So, it’s really a kitten post.

I’m so proud of him. Junior High, even a non-traditional version, is rough. So many changes, so many feelings, so many moments where you think you’re a big kid but you’re still a baby. On top of emotional hurdles, academics really step up when you hit sixth grade - and the biggest for him, was taking his first state tests (and he nailed it). Eeeeevn past that, this year has been a year with some difficult and scary health hurdles, things that will forever change his life ahead, as he learns to navigate the waves of autoimmune disease.

He’s tackled this year with grace, ambition, drive and focus, all while maintaining his joyful spirit.

To my kitten - I am SO proud of you. The happiness you bring to me, the way you inspire me, and the hope you fill me with, lights me deep into my soul.

See ya’ later, sixth grade! Hello, Summer 😎

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