Purrfect Companions Cat Resource Center

23/01/2025

Spay/Neuter Voucher Event
We have been holding off scheduling this voucher event due to the weather. We are going to have one but it will be different than in the past as we do not want lines out front standing in the cold.
Come to 80 N. Mulberry Monday January 27 from 11-2 to get the vouchers for males or females- we will be doing an expedited sign up. We have reduced our Cost to $40 now that we do not have the expenses of the shelter. This voucher is for the vet (northfork animal clinic) and must be used within 90 days. No Limit - we accept cash only (please bring exact amount) We will be doing another event in February
Please don't ask a bunch of question on this post as we are not watching it everyday
Thank you and see you Monday

you are coming to get a voucher - do not bring the cat

05/01/2025

Copied from Feral Cat Project
Extreme weather alert!

Please feed your cats in the afternoon Sunday, ahead of the snow and give them lots of fresh water. Monday morning and afternoon, do not encourage your cats to come out of their shelters. Cats coming out during this event will have snow melting off their fur. This increases their chances of hypothermia. Cats are smarter than we are. If they are not coming out for food, that is normal behavior. Leave their food in feeding stations and make sure it is protected from wind and water. They will come out when it is safe to do so.
Wind is also a deterrent for cats to be out and about. It is their survival instincts. Those instincts have been in place for thousands of years. We all worry about our friends outside but sometimes intervening can be a danger to the cats.
So help them by letting them do what nature has taught them and give them some extra food today!
More tips below:
Leave fresh food and water at their feeding stations.
Do not move any food closer to or inside their shelters! Cats won't sleep where there is food and they will leave and try to find alternate shelter which can lead them into danger.
Do not call your cats out. If they are hunkered down, there is a reason for it.
Some cats may hunker down for a day or two rather than venture out - this is normal.
Take a shovel to create a path for the cats or you may need to dig them out if a snowdrift covers the opening to their shelter door.
If you know of a cat that seeks shelter under a deck, shed, or even under a car to escape the high winds, heavy snow or sleet.....they could get snowed in and trapped. They won’t and can’t dig out.
So, if you don’t know where the cat is, think, “If I was a cat, where would I hunker down?
Mix kitten dry food with cats meals for extra calories, if possible.
Feeding at the high point of the day will give the cats the longest duration before wet food freezes.
Do not mix wet and dry food together in winter months. Dry food freezes but cats often swallow whole.
Ping pong balls floating in water bowls keeps the surface moving and delays freezing.
A teaspoon of salt dissolved in a bottle of water and placed in water bowl will keep the water from freezing. (Make sure the lid is on tightly.)
Very important: Do not dump ice from water bowls at the feeding area. When ice melts, it will create dangerous wet / muddy ground, exposing cats to frigid water.

28/11/2024

Not to be confused with FELV or FIP.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjV6eVNhs/

This article helps explain why a positive (FIV) test result isn't a reason to euthanize a cat. FIV is transmitted via a deep bite wound, NOT by sharing food or water bowls (or saliva). Education saves lives. 😽

18/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/19k4P8ACpW/

07/11/2024

If you have items to donate please call me at the number below so we can arrange to get them.

We are collecting items for our Christmas Auction that will be the beginning of December - If you have items that you would like to donate, please call Shirley at 740 649-6888
Thank you in advance for your consideration!!

Send a message to learn more

30/10/2024

NOTICE - Our Fall auction will begin on November 4th and end on the 11th. Keep watching facebook - we will post the link for you to get to the auction. We have some terrific stuff such as Tickets to the Red's- Cincinnati Zoo - An Easton package - Lot & lots of gift cards and a 55" TV - This is a great way to Start your Christmas Shopping and help the Kitty Cats at the same time!!!

14/09/2024

A must watch for fosters, rescuers, or anyone who bring home kittens/cats unvaccinated. This has such good information.

Phew! My 30 minute tutorial video on overcoming panleukopenia in a foster home is COMPLETE! I truly hope this resource helps you feel confident saving kittens with panleuk, disinfecting your homes, and continuing to foster after.

Watch it now at kittenlady.org/panleuk and please tell me what you think!

29/08/2024

Today has been Rainbow Bridge Rememberance Day. I like to reflect on these days of all the animals I have been blessed to love and honorably hold them til that bridge time comes. Their memories furever in my heart.
While running the shelter, each cat paw I have held while it was their time will always be a piece of me. I wish it wasn't their time but I'm glad I could give them love and peace in the end. 🌈
-Laura

03/08/2024

27/07/2024

Unfortunately, we have closed our intake.

05/07/2024

The North Mulberry address listed for us is only office space when we need. This is not occupied. There are no cats kept there. There is no one there to intake a cat. If you dump a cat here, you are dumping it to get killed on the road, starve, be attacked by animals, or be abused by people. It literally is just dumped to be a stray. And if you leave it there in a carrier it likely will die a horrible death because it wouldn't be found soon enough.

28/06/2024

Meowzers… it's that time of year when FIREWORKS will be going off this weekend.

As many people who live with pet cats know, fireworks can frighten your feline friends into hiding under the bed or in the closet. Closing windows and curtains and turning on the TV and air conditioner can help reduce the flashes and noise. But what can cats who live outdoors do, and how can you help them?

The good news is that just like pet cats, community cats have an instinct to find a good hiding place and stay put during scary fireworks. Depending on what type of territory they have, your outdoor Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) colony cats may be able to get even further away from the noise than your indoor pet cats. Some TNR caretakers help protect their colony cats by giving them an extra big meal early in the day well before evening fireworks, so if they need to hole up for an entire day, they won't be so hungry.

Please stay safe!

Source: Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative

22/06/2024

😥Animal Rescue Reality Check😥

With all the compassion fatigue warnings, we would like to remind all rescuers (including ourselves) that it is okay to say no, it’s okay to shut your phone off, it’s okay to make a bad decision, it’s okay to fall asleep, it’s okay to leave the litter box until morning.

For people needing a rescuer, please make it as easy as possible. Do not ask for a miracle, do not blame if something goes wrong, do not expect your rescuer to do everything for you. Make an effort to help! Offer to help transport, offer to donate money or goods.

Rescuers have a hard time saying no, it eats them alive. They have a heart and mind that won’t stop thinking about a dying animal. An animal they could help if only they had the energy, If only they had the time, if only they had the money, if only someone would help.

Trust us, if you are asking a rescuer for help, that rescuer has at least 10 other people asking along with you in a given day. Along with running to pick up, drop off, go to vet appointments, save lives, bottle feed, deal with feeding, cleaning and medicating and answering messages- we all have families and full time jobs as we are unpaid volunteers.

We may sometimes choose what we do, but rescuers are who we are.

PLEASE BE KIND TO YOUR RESCUER!!

Borrowed from Feral Cat Caregivers

11/06/2024

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all the donations we received when I posted that we were in need. And for all that was received at our voucher event. I'm humbled by the fact that when I ask, you all step up every time. I appreciate your support that you have given me since I stepped in as director of the shelter. And the cats love you all too!!
-LAURA

11/06/2024

Our auction has ended!! Thank you everyone for bidding to help support the cats!!

21/05/2024

5/23 🌈 He is gone. He past peacefully on his own. So thankful to each of you who supported us and was fighting for him. And thankful to the amazing vet team. I don't have anymore words right now. It never gets easier losing one of the cats we try to save. This guy deserved to get through this. And I wanted it so much for him.. I'm crushed

5/23 😪 Despite a decent day yesterday for Savely, today isn't looking to promising. I have had several calls with his nurse already this morning..
His platelet count is non existent basicly so he is awaiting a transfusion. They are planning to treat for immune issues, poisoning and blood parasites since there is no solid answer what is causing all of this. So lots of medicines will be starting. However, 😢 I just got a call he is crashing. His glucose is bottomed out again and he is very critical.
So emergency measures are being taken as we proceed forward.
I have to be honest it's not looking good and I'm devastated of course. I want this boy so badly to pull through and he wants so too. But maybe time wasn't on our side.
Please continue donating, sharing, networking for him. As of this morning to continue care until Tuesday, the tansfusion, and meds added another $550. And now with these additional emergency meds and care, we will see an increase in cost as well. I hate begging for help. I know times are hard for everyone. We can't do this without your support though. We appreciate every dollar that is donated. ❤️. This boy needs us.

5/21 Update on our critical rescue, Savely.
He had neurological symptoms this morning which his glucose tested low so it's believed that was the problem. He is improving with dextrose. His body temperature is below normal as well so he has heat sources. There isn't much to report but right now the next 24-48 hours is critical. Right now they are syringe feeding small amounts, giving fluids, iron supplements and anything else to support him he needs.
We have had donations coming in!! I couldn't thank you enough.
Please continue to share the original post and if at all possible please donate.

📢Update on this guy who we named SAVELY.
Estimated at 4-5 yrs old and weighs 4.5 pounds ⚠️ He is severely dehydrated, anemic and suffering from starvation. He is hospitalized and expected to be there 3-5 days.
Other than that, which is alot, his bloodwork was fairly good considering his body condition. This guy wants to live. You can see it in his eyes, which he has 2 different colored eyes. It's amazing and baffling how his organs aren't in failure yet.
He wants this! He deserves this!! Let's give him a real chance.❤️ Your donations are coming in and I'm so appreciative. I couldn't save him without you. Please continue to share this post. Please donate if you have not. Our bill is estimated between $750-$930.💰 That's if he doesn't have any complications arise. We had to pay half down tonight. 📢

We need some donations now! We picked up this cat at Sack N Save and he is in such bad shape. Pictures don't even begin to describe how emaciated he is. He is so weak he can barely move. He needs our help desperately and right now.Or he will not make it .
Please consider calling Shawnee Animal Clinic @ 740- 353-5758
And making a donation on Purrfect Companions account. We?
Will post the vet's estimates once the cat has been examined. We do know it's almost $200 to get in the door and another $55 for exam.
We will also post our links to our PayPal and Venmo here shortly once we arrive and are not driving. And no I am not posting this while driving, My daughter has been typing it up.

https://venmo.com/u/purrcats

https://www.paypal.me/purrcatsls

15/05/2024

Rowan and Reese were doing a project for school and donated all these things to the shelter. I think I got myself a couple awesome future volunteers in these two!! Thank you girls so much and your momma too!!

If your children would be interested in working with us, please reach out! 4-H groups, school projects, or just because they love animals. 740-851-2287 to contact us.