Jill's Acres

Jill's Acres The mission of Jill’s Acres is to support and house homeless students and rescue dogs and cats.

13/11/2025

📣🐾 Attention Shafter, Frito Lay, Lost Hills, and Buttonwillow residents! 🗓️

On November 18th, $25 spay/neuter services are coming your way! 💰✂️

Please text or call 925-788-1763 to reserve your spot. 📞💖

A big thank you to The Kern Project for supporting these clinics and a huge shoutout to the City of Shafter as well! 🙌🌟

13/11/2025

Keep your outside and community cats warm during the winter. Cold snap starts tonight!

12/11/2025

🐾 Happiest Tails of the Week! 🎉
So many wagging tails and purring hearts found their forever homes this week — and we couldn’t be happier! ❤️

Huge thank you to our incredible fosters who loved and socialized these babies, to our volunteers and supporters who make every event possible, and to the amazing new families who opened their hearts and homes. 🏡💞

Ready to meet your new best friend? 🐶🐱
Join us for our next Adoption Day this Saturday, 11/15 from 11AM–4PM at PetSmart — 39532 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA.

Come early for the best selection and help us continue creating “happily ever afters” for rescue pets across the Antelope Valley, LA County, and Ventura County. 💕

12/11/2025

Feeding outdoor (feral or stray) cats kitten food in winter can actually be a very good idea — within reason.

Here’s why and how to do it safely:

🐾 Why Kitten Food Helps

Higher calories and fat content: Kitten food is more calorie-dense, which helps cats maintain body heat and weight in cold weather.

Extra protein: It supports muscle maintenance and overall health when energy demands are high.

Palatability: Many cats find kitten food tastier, encouraging them to eat more.

🥣 How to Feed It Safely

Mix with adult food: If you have a colony, you can mix kitten food with regular adult cat food (50/50 or 1/3 kitten food) to boost calories without upsetting stomachs.

Dry food is best in freezing temps: Wet food can freeze quickly, but dry food (especially kitten kibble) stays edible longer.

Provide warm water: Hydration is just as critical as food — use heated bowls or change water often.

Shelter helps maximize nutrition: Even a simple insulated bin or straw-lined shelter will help them use those calories efficiently.

⚠️ Caution

Feeding high-calorie food long-term (once temperatures warm up) can lead to weight gain or digestive issues. Switch back to adult food in spring.

🚩 Always ensure any new community cats are spayed/neutered to prevent more kittens in the colony.

🐾 Adoption Day This Sunday! 🐾Join us for our Adoption Day Event this Sunday, November 9th, from 11 AM – 4 PM at PetSmart...
07/11/2025

🐾 Adoption Day This Sunday! 🐾
Join us for our Adoption Day Event this Sunday, November 9th, from 11 AM – 4 PM at PetSmart – 39532 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA!

Come meet adorable cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes! 💕 Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, or just want to stop by and show some love — every visit helps save lives.

✨ Tip: Save time at the event by filling out your adoption application online in advance at www.jillsacres.org.
🐶 To see all available animals ready for adoption, visit the same link — your new best friend could be waiting for you!

Let’s make this Sunday full of wagging tails and happy hearts. 💖

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