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10/02/2025

Deb Marshall's partner, Douglas Erickson, has his hearing today at 10 a.m.

***Update: His court date has been moved to March 10 at 10 a.m.***

I was told the meeting ID and password are the same as the last hearing. If you would like to attend via Zoom, here is the info:

Meeting ID: 1600188194
Pass Code: 665056

Oh Ralph 🥰I can't recall his back story, where he came from or how he ended up with me; but I will never forget him! I b...
02/02/2025

Oh Ralph 🥰

I can't recall his back story, where he came from or how he ended up with me; but I will never forget him! I believe he was a stray that wandered up to someone's country home. Most of the cats I rescued back then, were.

I had to share a screenshot because Facebook is no longer allowing me to cross share and this was just prior to me creating this page. But Ralph was one of the most affectionate cats I have ever met! If he wasn't in a lap or giving hugs, he was snuggling with other cats in the house. Foster kittens Mac and Chase here absolutely adored him!

I hope Ralph is still out there living his best life ❤️

Good morning.It's been three weeks since I last posted, so I thought it's about time I share an update! Last Wednesday S...
31/01/2025

Good morning.

It's been three weeks since I last posted, so I thought it's about time I share an update!

Last Wednesday Sky and Ember moved to a new adoption center. I didn't want to send them back to one, but they didn't have a single interested adopter this whole time; and they weren't getting any exposure being with me up here in the middle of nowhere. The great news is that they have adjusted well and are doing great! The not so great news is their person still hasn't found them. I am praying it happens soon!

Tilly and Benny are still here and we have made great progress! Tilly settled in much quicker than Benny, and it didn't take long for her to ask for pets and feel comfortable. Last week Benny finally accepted pets without me feeling like I was forcing them and her being nervous and trying to hide. Now when I go in their room they both talk to me and saunter around the room.

There still isn't a plan in place for them once they are ready. I don't know how well they would do in an adoption center or shelter type facility so for now they are just hanging out.

Dolly is still here and probably won't ever leave. She and Autumn have become inseparable and they just love playing together! It sounds silly, but since Autumn has Felv and I don't know how long her life will be; seeing her so happy and giving her a playmate has made my heart happy. Not that I needed another cat, but what's one more? Dolly is quite the character and fits into the family like a glove. She is so stinkin cute!

I don't know about anyone else, but January has been one of the most tumultuous months of my life. I'm grateful that I only have two foster cats to care for because I am barely able to care for myself. It's been one crisis after another with no breaks in between. I have spent two months worth of income on vet visits alone in the last three weeks with my own pets. My car needs repairs. Appliances at home are breaking down. Work has been slow. I don't know what or who cursed the start of 2025, but I am hoping it ends when January does!

Anyways, the next few months may be pretty quiet here on my page. Once Tilly and Benny leave I am not taking in any more fosters. I need to focus on recovering both mentally and financially. I may volunteer to help with spay and neuter transports if I can find the time; otherwise I will likely be sharing memories as they pop up. In the future I may get back to it but for now a break is in order.

Thank you all for being here and for all of your support all these years! Whatever happens, I have been able to save so many lives because of you and I will forever be grateful ❤️

Good morning.I apologize for the absence, my life has been pretty hectic. Here are a few quick updates!Little Gus the ki...
10/01/2025

Good morning.

I apologize for the absence, my life has been pretty hectic. Here are a few quick updates!

Little Gus the kitten had his amputation surgery on Monday and is recovering well! They already have an adopter ready for him! Hooray!

A few weeks ago I took in these two girls for a friend. They had wandered up to a rural property and are believed to be mother and daughter. It was supposed to be a temporary stay but they are needing more socialization than we thought, so they are hanging out and I am working on it. The calico is the mother and her name is Tilly, the tuxedo girl is Benny. It's so interesting that I have two pairs of cats with similar markings in the foster rooms.

Sky and Ember are still here and still doing well. They moved their beds and blankets next to the door of their foster room, they are so beyond ready to find their forever home!

Peter and Kate found a forever home together! Marv and Harry also found a forever home together! I'm so happy that the two black boys weren't overlooked for a long time. So grateful to STAR Rescue for helping them find amazing homes!

Within the last week I found out my dog Gus has 3-9 months to live, my own cat Wally fell very ill out of nowhere and doctors can't find the reason, and because of technicalities out of my control I am not able to work until my renewed license comes in the mail, which could take six weeks.

Needless to say it's been a struggle holding myself together, and this year is starting off pretty terribly. Please bear with me if I don't post a lot. I will try to share memories and updates when I have them to keep my page active!

Thank you for your patience 😊

Good morning! Update on the injured kitten! It's a boy!Yesterday my dog was diagnosed with Lymphoma so I named this kitt...
03/01/2025

Good morning!

Update on the injured kitten! It's a boy!

Yesterday my dog was diagnosed with Lymphoma so I named this kitty Gus in his honor ♥️ I'm still devastated and I'm not ready to talk about it yet, so onto the update!

It's both great and not so great news.

The not so great news is that the injury was very severe and old. The bone itself was broken, exposed and dead. The muscle and fat surrounding the bone had rotted away from infection and his skin was sloughing off as well around it. He was missing fur in some areas and his right ear had damage, likely from frostbite. Unfortunately he will need his leg amputated. The vet believes he was grabbed by the back leg by a larger predator but got away. How he survived this long with such a terrible infection is a miracle. I am so thankful his finders took action and got him safe!

Now onto the great news! He is an extremely sweet boy and despite his injuries, he purred the entire time and just loved being loved! He is about 12 weeks old. After looking at him the doctor offered to keep him as her foster in clinic, do the amputation, get him healthy and get him adopted! I obviously jumped at that opportunity. He will get top tier care, pain meds, antibiotics, and get loved on by all of the staff until he finds a forever home! I am so grateful!

They didn't charge me anything for his visit so I have refunded everyone who donated! Sarah, Paula, Jill, Deborah, Dawn, and Darlene please ensure your refunds made their way to you! Thank you ladies so so much for coming to Gus's rescue! You are so appreciated ♥️

Special shout-out to Michelle and her husband who found this guy and took action! To Jessica, the mutual friend who got a hold of me, to Kelli for networking and finding someone to foster and to Anna for stepping up to foster this sweet guy. You all are the best! Team work saves lives ♥️

I will try to keep tabs on his progress and will share any updates I get! Thank you all!

*Photos of wound in comments, but warning they are icky and graphic*

Good morning. ***Graphic photos in comments***Fundraising wasn't the first thing I wanted to do this year, but I was con...
02/01/2025

Good morning.

***Graphic photos in comments***

Fundraising wasn't the first thing I wanted to do this year, but I was contacted about a kitten near me in immediate need of help. I was told she was injured, didn't want to stand and when she would walk she would limp.

She was found last night outside of a rural home, wounded and hypothermic. The finders were able to bring her inside and warm her up; then through a mutual friend, get a hold of me.

She has a large wound on her back left leg that is gaping, infected and becoming necrotic. She also has injuries to her ears, some scabs on her body and an upper respiratory infection. I haven't been able to see her in person yet but with the information and photos I received my best guess is that she is around 12 weeks old and was likely attacked by another animal.

Luckily my friend Kelli knew someone local that could foster, so she is now safe indoors and being cared for. She is willing to foster long term which is fantastic! The kitten is eating and drinking, and does try to use the leg so those are good signs. She said she purred all the way through her bath and is sweet as pie!

I wasn't able to get her in today, but I have an appointment made at Garrison Animal Hospital for tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. She will get antibiotics, pain meds, the wounds cleaned and an fiv/felv test. In addition I may ask for an X-ray just to make sure she doesn't have any internal injuries. I don't know the extent of the damage but I am hoping the wound on her leg can be healed and that she won't need it amputated.

If anyone can help, kitty and I would appreciate it ♥️
As always I will post donations below:

Sarah S - $10 🧡
Paula W - $75 💛
Jill S - $100 💚
Deborah Z - $180 💙
Dawn P - $25 💜
Darlene B - $5 ♥️

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
Vet: 320-692-4180 Natalie Seelen Account

Thank you!

Have a fun and safe celebration!
31/12/2024

Have a fun and safe celebration!

30/12/2024

***REMINDER*** Deb Marshall court hearing at 10 a.m.
Join by zoom:
Meeting ID: 1600188194
Pass Code: 665056

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