From Feral to Farrell

18/12/2024

1 year ago, we unknowingly trapped General Benjamin [aka GenBen; BenBen; and Ben] and saved him from the outdoor dangers. Ben then [in trap] and Ben now [on my bed, chasing disco ball lightballs on the wall].

14/12/2024

THIS is one more reason why I ALWAYS trap and bring them in during the winter months [when I know that they are here and needing my help]. Meow.

14/12/2024

Reminder to check your local rehabber options, make a list, and keep it posted/handy for future scenarios. It happens in our realm often (usually already deceased or actively dying before they can even get to a wildlife rehabilitation).

Also note that some areas don't offer full or any wildlife rehab services or are located too far away for a transport.

02/12/2024

I always appreciate what he does at Turtle Mountain. A gentle, caring soul. Reminder to keep an eyebout for those little ones during the cold weather season.

01/12/2024

01/12/2024

Not Christmas presents, not a temp idea, not a moment of madness. They are a lifetime commitment. Dont do it if you dont have the power in yourself to make it a lifetime. 💙

30/11/2024

My view today. Last year these 2 were rescued in November. This year we are celebrating their 1 year anniversary for joining the crew.

Meet 'Major Tom' [TomTom] (Maine C**n mix lying on me; purring to help heal me) and 'General Ben' [BenBen] (big ole sweetie orange tabby by my right side). Both boys are 4-5 years old, solid roomies, and the biggest, sweetest loverboys.

30/11/2024

This. 😿 if EVERYONE did SOMETHING regularly, it wouldn't be like 'using a spoon to empty an ocean'. Imagine if this was being done to humans, if it was your loved ones being euthanized simply because there was no more room. I always make room, even when I'm full.

One available cage today.

The need for help is deafening.
Regardless of holidays, staffing shortages, decreased adoptions, and financial pressures.
Now add the winter weather which will light a fire under people who should have asked for help months ago.
The calls keep coming.

And the decision of who gets help is heavier than anyone can know who hasn’t been in those shoes.

Is it the acquaintance who texted this week asking us to help a stray he’s been feeding that is very friendly.

Is it the woman with 21 strays and a disabled son, who hasn’t been able to find help in her own county even though she’s tried for a year.

Is it the client with a bottomless pit of cats that we keep helping despite his mental illness making it damned difficult TO help.

Is it the dozen Fb posts we keep getting tagged in.

Is it the woman who has 8 old, sick feral cats in her now vacant home because she has fallen ill and will not be returning.

Is it any one of the double digit emails since last week about random cats outside who need rescue immediately.

We have one cage to help today.
And tomorrow we will be facing the same decisions.
And next year.
And when we are all dead and gone other generations will be trying to solve the same problem.

Spay/Neuter.
Please.

17/11/2024

17/11/2024

❤️🩷

16/11/2024

Yep! There's really no difference between 2 and 3. 😹

14/11/2024

When temperatures drop, outside cats need twice as much food as they eat during warm weather to maintain their body heat. Let half of their dry food be kitten chow. 😸

14/11/2024

We're here to learn. 🤓

09/11/2024