Kitty à la Crèche

30/09/2024

🚨 URGENT PLEA FOR HELP 🚨

Last week’s tropical storm has left our partner shelters in crisis, and we couldn’t turn our backs. We just transferred in 8 dogs and are gearing up to take in 18 more animals TOMORROW, including orphaned kittens. Our partner shelters desperately need us - and we refuse to let them down.

But right now, we are completely out of puppy pads, puppy food, and kitten food to care for these animals. We need your help! Can you step in and donate? Every little bit counts. Our team of incredible fosters can only do their life-saving work with the supplies they need.

If you can assist, please consider shopping our Amazon wishlist: https://bit.ly/sfcamazonwishlist
Or donating below so we can buy locally!
Venmo:
PayPal.me/sfcva
www.sfcva.org/donate

16/08/2024

LONG-STAY SONNY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

This is Sonny, our second longest-stay dog, who’s been in our care for an astonishing 13 months! 😳

Despite his extended stay, Sonny is an incredible companion who shines on pack walks and adoption events. He would be happiest as the only dog in his home, as he wasn’t socialized with other dogs as a puppy due to Covid restrictions and doesn’t always read dog language correctly in a home environment, or know how to share his space with other pups. Sonny is calm, knows basic commands, and can be very affectionate once he knows you!

He is the reigning champion of the “Best Sit” challenge at HQ, and is very treat motivated.

One of our fosters recently took Sonny on a 3-mile walk, and he did fantastic—staying focused and enjoying some frolic time in a field of buttercups. Sonny is also a fan of car rides, long walks, and treats, though he could use a bit of weight loss to achieve his summer body goals.

Sonny is loyal, loving, and ready for a home where he can thrive. For more information on adopting Sonny or to meet him, apply online at
https://www.sfcva.org/

22/07/2024

Nature is neither cruel nor kind. It’s not bound by the same set of rules that circumscribe humanity. So I won’t keen for Avanti. Instead, I'll tell you a little about her.

She came from a litter of eight siblings. Two of them passed very early into care. The rest survived, but not without a bit of trauma and sleepless nights for me. Avanti was the largest of her litter and the most playful. It was noticed early into her care that she was losing mobility in her hind legs. What was first thought to be cerebral hypoplasia turned out to be a pelvic deformity. Despite that, nothing stopped her from playing and roughhousing with her siblings. At least not until recently, when she began to lose weight rapidly. She was suffering from malabsorption, no matter how much she ate. Her organs seemed to be failing, and she was crashing daily, only to be brought back with IV fluids and critical care. All blood tests for the usual culprits were negative. The decision was made to end her suffering and let her go peacefully, so she could join her siblings.

Avanti was an avid cuddler. She loved everyone she met, and every animal here loved her—even the grumpy cat-hater, Apple. Animals just know when someone needs love, and they gave it to her indiscriminately. She got to snuggle with Grandpa Gizmo, shared a grilled chicken salad with me daily, and watched TV while wrapped in my sweatshirt. I couldn’t help but count down the days until I would have to say goodbye, but I spent them giving her experiences that probably soothed my soul more than it did hers.

Fostering animals is such an important part of my life, and I’ll never stop. Avanti spent her life with people who loved her and showered her with affection. She only suffered briefly. The alternative was to die living in squalid conditions under a shed where she was found or to be picked off by a predator. That’s just not good enough for me, no matter how much it hurts to say goodbye. Kittens like Avanti and countless others won’t make it this far. So I owe it to them to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable among us.

Thanks for reading.

28/05/2024

Remember last month when everyone was panicking about the mysterious cat shortage? Y'all were acting like kittens had gone extinct and I said, "Relax, kitten season is coming, just wait a week." Well, guess what? Now we’re drowning in them! We have over 100 kittens in care, and nearly half are ready for adoption. These little fluffballs are cuteness overload and do all the adorable kitten things. Check out the available babies at www.sfcva.org or come see us at Petsmart in Central Park, Fredericksburg, VA, this Saturday (6/1) between 12pm and 4pm. Seriously, don’t miss it!
SFC Virginia
PetSmart

26/05/2024

This might be the prettiest kitty I've fostered. Mama cat Lightning Paws.

20/05/2024

Tidesmith fast a sleep 😴

15/05/2024

Hello gorgeous. Featuring Lightning Paw.

13/05/2024

10/05/2024

19/04/2024

These babies are feeling better and headed off to their next foster. Mama went to spay today and is available for adoption. I'm so glad this is her last litter and she can focus on finding a home and spending her time soaking up the love she so desperately craves. She's absolutely so sweet and affectionate. She even has a bit of a playful side and enjoyed silvervine catnip powder. Keep an eye on www.sfcva.org to apply!

16/04/2024

🚨URGENT: We are out of canned kitten food! With over 25 kittens in our care and requests to take more, we need help stocking the pantry. Please help us feed the kittens in our care!

Ways you can help:
💚Amazon wishlist: https://bit.ly/4aFu3EV
💙VENMO:
💜PAYPAL: paypal.me/sfcva

16/04/2024

Glass Cove and Lake Landor. These boys are 100% wide open playing. And when they aren't playing, they want to be cradled while they recharge for 20 minutes tops. They've been pretty good about having their nails trimmed and are all around agreeable kittens. I highly recommend they go together for adoption because they are full of energy and toes, legs, really any body part is fun zone for them. Solo kittens get into mischief!

04/04/2024

📣📣📣Kitten season is in full swing, and we're on a mission to help as many as possible. Right now, we're caring for 17 adorable kittens, and our partner shelters have reached out with an urgent request: two more mama cats with newborns need our help, and we've happily accepted the challenge!

But here's where we need your support. Our kitten season supplies are running low, and we need to restock fast. Can you help out? Check out our wishlist: https://amzn.to/3PIJG
Your generosity will enable us to continue saying yes to urgent pleas for help, ensuring these precious kittens have everything they need to thrive!

Virginia-based cat foster and kitten nursery
https://amzn.to/3PIJGTV

02/04/2024

Fostering is so important! A few weeks means a lifetime to an animal in need. If you're in the area, sign up to foster today. www.sfcva.org/foster

29/03/2024

Apparently, it's not just Aries season, it's also kitten season, ya'll.
Fun fact, female cats are sexually mature by 6 months old and can have 5 litters a year. SFC VA took over 600 kittens into care in 2023 and this year the partner shelters are desperate for support. You can help by applying to foster a mama or litter in need. If you live within an hour of the Spotsylvania, Virginia area, consider fostering today, www.sfcva.org/foster

Can’t foster but want to help? SFC VA is in urgent need of kitten wet and dry food! Help feed these adorable furballs by shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Every bite counts in supporting these new families!: https://amzn.to/3PIJGTV

Virginia-based cat foster and kitten nursery
https://amzn.to/3PIJGTV

27/03/2024

Join us for our Virtual Kitten Shower as we gear up for kitten season 2024! Last year, we welcomed over 600 kittens into our care, and this year, we anticipate an even higher number. Help us prepare for pregnant moms and their adorable offspring by participating in a variety of activities, including kitten-naming raffles, trivia challenges, kitten 101, and exclusive sneak peeks at our newest furry additions.

You can also show your support by donating wishlist items directly through Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39VUMHSM25JUO?ref_=wl_share) or dropping them off at Starbucks in the Breezewood Shopping Center, Fredericksburg (10693 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407). And while you're there, don't forget to treat yourself to a delicious latte! Your contributions will make a huge difference in the lives of these precious animals. Let's make kitten season 2024 the best one yet!

Featuring: Mama cat, Shiana. How many kittens do you think she will have?!

13/03/2024

This is a long one. CW: Pet death

I typically don't share much about cats who are facing medical challenges. It's hard to find the right words to make a touch-and-go situation seem positive, especially with so much sadness already on social media. However, I feel compelled to share Norman's story. When he came to us, he was severely underweight and seemed disinterested in anything but lounging around. At just 7 months old, he weighed only 3.5lbs. Despite seemingly normal bloodwork, something wasn't quite right as he struggled to gain weight. His previous foster mentioned that he was a social eater, so I asked my son to foster him in his room, where he spends most of his time. It was there that Norman and my son quickly became inseparable. We started to notice changes in Norman - he began showing more interest in food, playing with shoestrings, and most importantly, gaining weight. Just two weeks ago, he finally reached 4.2 lbs, and I was excited to create his adoption bio, highlighting all his quirky habits. We thought he was thriving. I was eagerly refreshing the rescue website, waiting for the perfect application. Then, everything changed. Norman's weight started fluctuating again, and he began losing interest in kitten food. On Monday morning, he woke up disoriented, staggering, and experiencing seizures. It was heartbreaking to witness. After consulting with the vet, we made the difficult decision to let him go so he could find peace. We may never know what caused his struggles, despite our efforts to give him the best possible chance at life. There are so many lessons embedded in this experience but I only care to highlight one one:

Every living thing deserves a chance to thrive, even when the going gets tough. Norman embodied that resilience, fighting hard to find his place in the world. Despite the challenges he faced, he was surrounded by love and support in his final months, thanks to the caring fosters who looked after him with devotion. My son, in particular, became his steadfast companion, spending countless hours wrapped in Norman's warmth, whether they were tackling schoolwork, playing games, or lost in the pages of a book. Norman's presence became a cherished part of our daily lives, with bedtime rituals of snuggling under blankets and moments lived fully in the present. Through it all, Norman's journey serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty in perseverance and the profound impact of unconditional love.

The loss of Norman doesn't change my dedication. I'll keep fostering because countless animals still need love and care. If I were to stop now, it would feel like abandoning the memory of all the precious souls we've helped. So, I'll continue, knowing that every foster is a tribute to Norman and all the furry friends who've left paw prints on our hearts.

14/11/2023

Meet Daylight, our sophisticated feline sensation named after Taylor Swift's iconic song. This dapper kitty has undergone a glow-up, but his resting grump face is here to stay. Surprisingly, he's still waiting for that special someone to sweep him off his paws—no applications yet! What gives? Give Daylight a chance to be the purr-fect addition to your home. Swipe right and let the love story begin! head to www.sfcva.org to Apply and don't forget to visit SFC Virginia