Liz's Kitty Boot Camp

06/07/2025

Luna enjoying some Netflix and chill.

02/07/2025

Yes, this is a NEW foster. Unfortunately, my most recent foster Scraps was showing escalated aggression and bit me very bad on the leg. With a history of issues, the rescue decided he's not adoptable and he's been placed in the barn program. They feel giving him freedom and space is the best solution. The bite was infected and I'm on antibiotics this week (if you are ever but by a cat, you need to get antibiotics bc their bites are notorious for getting infected). I'm very sad about the entire situation.

I now have a new, calmer foster: Meet Leonard (apparently originally Buddy, see 3rd pic of the tatt in his ear). This 8-10 yr old boy was found at an apartment complex begging to get into people's apartments. While at the SPCA, he was experiencing a failure to thrive and was timestamped for euthanasia. A lovely volunteer pulled him and now he's with me. His purring kind presence is exactly what I need after a rough few days. He just wants love.

29/06/2025

Welcome Scraps, my new cadet for . This 1-year-old boy was returned and was showing signs of mild aggression. He was also diagnosed with double ear infections so it's possible that was the cause. So far, so good and he's been very sweet to me. I heard he didn't like other cats but wanted to test him so I let him meet my crew and he did really well. Would love to eventually have this energic boy in gen pop - we'll see!

23/06/2025

The lils have spay and neuter day tomorrow! Can't believe how big they are and that this day is here. The tabbies still need a home.

13/06/2025

The lils are making so much progress socially. Evie (pic 1) and Scooter (pic 2) now approach me for pets. Tito (pic 3) is still skittish but he does let me pet him when tube treats are in the mix🤣

12/06/2025

It's kitten season! New article up on the blog explaining why there is an influx of kittens March-Oct and how you can help. Link in bio. Thanks for the pic!

12/06/2025

Kitten season to the average person probably sounds like a glorious time: constantly reoccurring piles and piles of little fluffs. In actuality, it's an awful time: Shelters don't have enough space to match the demand. And a place with lots of cats isn't good for kittens' fragile immune system. They rush to get as many kittens out and into foster care as possible....

Understand why kitten season happens and what you can do to help animal shelters and rescues get through it.

05/06/2025

Georgia, the kittens' mother, had an impressive first few days with me, but then she started regressing. After nearly two weeks, it was quite apparent to me that she was stressed, scared, and unhappy. In the beginning she was silent, but recently she started growling every time she heard vocalizing (even from my cats), and would hiss when I'd walk by her. She was not feral and could be touched, but she did not enjoy it. I always try petting and scratching with different pressures, trying to find something that feels good, but she would just stare at me, not blinking. The last few days, she would also walk away from me, clearly not enjoying herself at all. The right thing was to put her back outside, which honestly, is her home and likely the only home she's ever known. returned her tonight (thank you for all your help!), and she bolted out of the carrier and didn't look back. I'm sure she's happy to be free (and I'm happy she's spayed...no more lils for her). Indoor life isn't for ever cat, and when I see them shutting down and miserable, I know the Return in TNR is the right thing for them.

31/05/2025

Scooter - Tito - Evie - These little fluffs are almost ready to get fixed and get adopted. Scooter has a home lined up but Tito and Evie still need homes. They are shy but super sweet and very playful. Love them to pieces.

18/05/2025

World, meet Evie!

18/05/2025

Meet Scooter (black) and Tito (tabby), my new foster kittens. Their other sibling still needs to be trapped, so hopefully I get them soon. They are understandably a bit scared but are really sweet. Best Saturday Night🐈🐈

15/05/2025

Ragu, now Ollie, is adjusting wonderfully to his new home (and brother Oscar!). He was a little swatty the first few days but calms more every day. His new mom is in love with him😍 Who could blame her?