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Second Chance Cats of Kent County Connecting Kent County and Rhode Island residents to resources for community cats. Contact us for help trapping, treating, and advertising community cats!
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SECOND CHANCE CATS OF KENT COUNTY

Mission: To connect Kent County and surrounding community residents with local resources including shelters, rescue groups and individual volunteers to provide assistance with humane trapping, treatment, and placement of community cats. DEFINITIONS:

Kent County: includes the cities and towns of Warwick, West Warwick, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, and Coventry.

Surrounding Communities: Providence County, Washington County, and other communities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Community Cats: outside cats and kittens that may be stray (lost or abandoned former pets) or feral (no previous experience with humans). TNR: Trap, Neuter, and Release

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20/11/2024

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November is Month. Cancer can affect young cats as well as seniors - be sure to examine your cats for signs in between...
19/11/2024

November is Month. Cancer can affect young cats as well as seniors - be sure to examine your cats for signs in between regular vet visits!

Start your week off with a smile! Every Monday, we feature a local organization making lives better for Rhode Island cat...
18/11/2024

Start your week off with a smile! Every Monday, we feature a local organization making lives better for Rhode Island cats and the people who love them. Check out the cat caretakers at South Kingstown Animal Shelter!

SKAS was founded in 1980 to accept neglected, abandoned, and stray cats, dogs, and other domestic animals. Serving as a regional center, animals are admitted from the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett. A new and improved shelter building opened in 2012, where all medical care is made available to incoming animals. Shelter policy is to only euthanize because of incurable medical conditions or dangerous behavioral problems and not for space or length of time available.

South Kingstown Animal Shelter participates in several programs to better the lives of their resident animals as well as the greater community. As part of the Fear Free Shelter Program, animal welfare employees are educated about the emotional needs of rescue pets and how to increase their enrichment opportunities. SKAS also belongs to the Pets for Patriots Program, which aims to connect military veterans and their families with companion animals. Additionally, the Town of South Kingstown offers assistance for residents in need of low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.

While the shelter does not have volunteer positions available, donations are always encouraged! Checks and money orders can be made payable to the Town of South Kingstown and cash is also accepted. South Kingstown Animal Shelter is located at 132 Asa Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, and is open weekdays from 8:00am – 3:30pm and on weekends from 8:00am – 2:30pm. Visit https://www.southkingstownri.gov/1331/Animal-Shelter to download an adoption application, spay/neuter application, or to learn more about the shelter’s programs. Email [email protected] or call (401) 789-5515 with additional questions.

This distinguished black gentleman is Jackson, our newest “Josie’s Cat” from Pet Refuge! At first glance, Jackson might ...
17/11/2024

This distinguished black gentleman is Jackson, our newest “Josie’s Cat” from Pet Refuge! At first glance, Jackson might look like a Scottish Fold. But this big boy likely suffered from ear mites early in life which led to his folded in “cauliflower” ears. We think they give him extra character!

Jackson is now 11 years-old and facing his second stay at the refuge. He was adopted two years ago and was well-loved, but his former owner became very sick and is unable to care for him now. Understandably, Jackson is quite confused and sad about his change in circumstances. He wants nothing more than to return to being a loved house cat!

Despite his uncertainty about being back in a shelter setting, Jackson is still so grateful to his volunteer friends who pet him and give him attention. He has a gentle personality and will make a great companion! Jackson even does well with children and other cats. He is hoping his third home will be his forever home.

For more information about Jackson, contact the Pet Refuge at (401) 294-1115 or make an appointment to visit 500 Stony Lane in North Kingstown, RI 02852. Visits to the shelter are for approved applications only, so please download an application at thepetrefuge.org and either drop off completed application or email to [email protected].

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17/11/2024

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Happy ! As we celebrate National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, make sure to read about our featured "Josie's Cat" each week...
16/11/2024

Happy ! As we celebrate National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, make sure to read about our featured "Josie's Cat" each week. Each one is a special kitty looking for a little help to find their forever homes!

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16/11/2024

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! We hope you're fast with the food bowls this weekend. 😹
15/11/2024

! We hope you're fast with the food bowls this weekend. 😹

Happy tails! Our recent "Josie's Cat", Murdock from Cranston Animal Shelter, RI, has been adopted. He's already bonded w...
15/11/2024

Happy tails! Our recent "Josie's Cat", Murdock from Cranston Animal Shelter, RI, has been adopted. He's already bonded with his new canine brother! Thank you to his new parents for giving this sweet guy a home. 😻

We love a good love story like anyone else! Tequila and Patches have been a couple for almost a decade now. From separat...
14/11/2024

We love a good love story like anyone else! Tequila and Patches have been a couple for almost a decade now. From separately surviving the streets to meeting in foster care and now snuggling at their forever home, we think they're living their best lives.

Courtesy post for our friends at Ten Lives Cat Rescue - have a fun night and help cats tomorrow evening!
13/11/2024

Courtesy post for our friends at Ten Lives Cat Rescue - have a fun night and help cats tomorrow evening!

We can’t wait to meet you at the second annual Sips for Snips ! It will be a fun evening of cocktails, raffles, and helping cats. The event starts at 5:00 pm and tickets are not required!

Don't pass by these gorgeous blue eyes! Meet Briggs from PawsWatch at the Community Cat Center. This Siamese guy is very...
13/11/2024

Don't pass by these gorgeous blue eyes! Meet Briggs from PawsWatch at the Community Cat Center. This Siamese guy is very special and in need of an equally special home.

Briggs is about seven years-old and has been at the center since June. This poor guy has overcome a host of medical issues, but the good news is that he finally has a diagnosis! Briggs has Triaditis, a condition causing chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver. Antibiotic treatment and a diet change have led to much improvement!

Briggs does still suffer from occasional vomiting. As a result, the center will continue to see him as a patient in the future. In the meantime, Briggs will need a forever foster home! He is a little attention hound who loves to snuggle and would prefer to be an only pet.

Pawswatch at the Community Cat Center is located at 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston RI 02919. The center is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00am – 1:00pm. For more information about Briggs, or to request an application, email [email protected], call (401) 603-0368 or visit https://www.communitycatcenter.com.

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Found cat now at Warwick Animal Shelter!
13/11/2024

Found cat now at Warwick Animal Shelter!

We got a late start on cooler fall weather this year - that means there's still an abundance of community cats being bor...
12/11/2024

We got a late start on cooler fall weather this year - that means there's still an abundance of community cats being born outside. 😔 Just one person can make a difference by introducing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to your local colony! Learn more on how to get started here:

People all over the country, from all walks of life, care for outdoor cats every day. Like them, you’ve discovered cats in your community, and you want to help them. The millions of cats who make their homes outdoors are called community cats. You may also hear them called feral cats, though not a...

Start your week off with a smile! In time for Veterans Day, we were recently contacted by a new nonprofit based in New E...
11/11/2024

Start your week off with a smile! In time for Veterans Day, we were recently contacted by a new nonprofit based in New England. This Making a Difference Monday, we introduce you to Vets for Pets New England! They cater to veterans and active duty service members looking to adopt in our region, with a focus on Rhode Island. While they have been featuring dogs, cats will be added in the future, too! We look forward to seeing Rhode Island shelter and rescue cats placed with deserving service members soon. Visit https://kingdomofanimaliallc.com/vets-for-pets to see current pets up for adoption!

Happy to all the men, women, and service animals who keep us safe! 🇺🇲
11/11/2024

Happy to all the men, women, and service animals who keep us safe! 🇺🇲

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Need a timeline cleanse during this election season? Check out Miss Winnie living her best life with her mom! She has purrs for days. #tbt

#TGIF! May all your dreams come true this weekend. 😺

Need a purr break this #tbt? So does Miss Winnie - she frequently shows appreciation for her mom and her comfy indoor life with a good kneading session!

Happy #Easter from all the cats and humans at Second Chance Cats! Please keep kitties away from plastic grass, chocolate, and lillies today. But an empty basket will make some fine feline entertainment! 🐰

Is there anything more peaceful than the sight and sound of a purring, kneading cat? How about one who we weren't sure would survive just a year ago! Winnie has been through hell but was a brave girl who fought for her happily fur-ever after. Now she has a mom, a feline brother, and all the windows and soft blankets a girl could dream about! #tbt

Socks needs help!
Socks needs help!

SOCKS NEEDS HELP! We were contacted today about a severely ill cat found in Coventry. The Good Samaritan who reached out to us has tried to find help for weeks, but has been turned down by other organizations due to the high demand for placement. While we have no funds like a 501c3 nonprofit would, we could not see this poor cat continue to suffer and die when his life could be saved. Socks was humanely trapped tonight and is staying with our volunteer and cat angel, Heather. Tomorrow she will take him to a pre-scheduled appointment meant for her own cat at Wickford Veterinary Clinic. Any donations to his care are greatly appreciated!! They can be called into the vet directly on Thursday at (401) 295-9739. Our friends at Ten Lives Cat Rescue are inundated with requests right now, but have reached out to find a foster placement for Socks. With your help, we could give him a fighting chance to restore his health and find his way to that foster, and eventually, forever home. We thank you for always supporting cats like Socks, who truly depend on this community of life-savers!

Feeling the love this February? So is Miss Winnie! Here's our special girl bonding with her adopted brother, Pisces. We think it's safe to say that she's in heaven between her feline friend and loving new mom! #tbt

Look who is peeking in on #tbt! Not too long ago, Winnie was critically ill and received emergency 24/7 care to save her life. Her many supporters donated and shared - and now she is a new kitty! Winnie was recently spayed and is ready for her forever home. She will continue to need monitoring for asthma but is otherwise young and healthy. Winnie can be shy but has warmed up quickly to her foster mom and should be fine with other gentle cats (but no active young children, please). For more information about Winnie, please message us or email [email protected].

Bear hasn't been adopted yet - or even moved to adoptable status as of now - but he's crashing our #tbt feature today! If you remember how he looked when we first posted him, you might not recognize him today. Medical care, pain relief, some nutritious food and a whole lot of love & patience have transformed him. Here's proof of what a community of cat lovers can do when we all come together!

For our Bear fans: the video quality isn't wonderful and he has his back turned...but this might be one of our favorite videos ever. This little guy has been through hell, surviving outside, having his tail ripped off and enduring two amputation/repair surgeries. He isn't thrilled with his accommodations and we were starting to wonder if he might be feral after all....until this happened. Bear, we don't know how you came to live outside or exactly what trauma you've endured, but we do know that you never have to go through it again. Things will be better soon, one gentle pet at a time. #TheyAllMatter

UPDATE as of 2:30pm: Bear's procedure has been funded - we can't thank you all enough for your amazing generosity! 😻 Bear needs your donations! This poor boy was trapped by our volunteer, Heather, while she was assisting another community cat over the weekend. Heather realized that Bear was in obvious distress with a rear injury that is difficult to look at, so we have posted a picture only in the comments below. We don’t know for sure what happened to this defenseless kitty, but he appears to somehow have had his tail ripped off. He still had blood on his back end when trapped. He spent the remainder of the weekend comfortably inside, out of the heat, and taking pain medication, his fortunes already changing. With a shortage of emergency veterinary services these days, we were lucky to find an available appointment for Bear with Dr. Ader yesterday. Bear will be staying overnight at Animal Care Services in Warwick as he undergoes testing and will possibly need surgery to remove any tail fragments that could cause dangerous infection and more pain. His treatment costs will likely be significant, but this little guy has spent enough time being neglected and suffering alone! We can’t help him by ourselves, but we are hopeful that our community of cat lovers will be able to make a difference for Bear. If you can help defray the cost for Heather and Bear, please call the vet directly to donate to Bear (under the name Heather Millette) at 401-738-6695. On behalf of Bear, we thank you for sharing and donating! Bear will finally be able to live the way he deserves: without pain or fear and with a path to a forever home, thanks to your generosity and love of community cats.

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