RSL Haven

20/12/2024

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19/12/2024

17/12/2024

Thanks to everyone that donates locally! ❤️❤️❤️

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17/12/2024

Anna trapped last night at a 3rd colony Big Love has just started to sponsor, but she only caught 3 ear tips and one opossum. But she will keep trying to get them all fixed and ear tipped. If you are feeding a stray- please email me for info on grant covered spay/neuter ear tip. If you just remove kittens without putting in some work to get the adults fixed-then youre part of the problem.
Please spay and neuter all pets and keep your pets inside for their safety and the safety of Florida’s wildlife. [email protected].
****We need cat food!!! We feed about 60 indoor only cats at the Sanctuary and about 45 colony cats. We spend money every single day. Thank you!! Ship to or drop off: 819 W Whitmire Dr Melbourne Fl 32935.

15/12/2024

14/12/2024

RSL Haven Upgrades - Phase 2 complete!

13/12/2024

Happy Gotcha Day, Oona!

11 years ago today, Oona was the first of nearly 50 cats trapped and relocated to a safe place from Gleason Park in IHB after the town banned the feeding of all feral cats. A small group of individuals joined together to save them. The effort was dubbed Operation GPK and nearly all of the park’s resident cats were rescued before the allotted time ran out. Many thanks to Carla M, Mackenzie Q, Mary M, Lynn Z, Eleanor S, Dennis G for the love and dedication to these kitties.

03/12/2024

Catching some rays in a chilly morning!

30/11/2024

First project done (we started with an easy one!) - new food prep counter in the barn.

28/11/2024

We don't often ask for donations, but as RSL Haven enters its 14th year, we are in need of repairs and refurbishment. The oldest sections of placing fencing have been weakened by the elements and are becoming brittle and may break easily. Some of the wooden structures are also in need of replacement as, again, the elements and abundant insect populations have degraded the structures. The cost to replace the fencing and structures is estimated at about $2,000. If you care to donate, you may do so below. Other ways to donate are:
Paypal to [email protected]
Venmo to -Lombard
Zelle to 321-634-2614
U.S. Mail to:
RSL Haven, Inc.
700 Feather Place
Malabar, FL 32950

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28/11/2024

We don't often ask for donations, but as RSL Haven enters its 14th year, we are in need of repairs and refurbishment. The oldest sections of plastic fencing have been weakened by the elements and are becoming brittle and may break easily. Some of the wooden structures are also in need of replacement as, again, the elements and abundant insect populations have degraded the structures. The cost to replace the fencing and structures is estimated at about $2,000. If you care to donate, you may do so below. Other ways to donate are:

Paypal to [email protected]
Venmo to Ralph Lombard
Zelle to [email protected]
U.S. Mail to:
RSL Haven, Inc.
700 Feather Place
Malabar, FL 32950

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25/11/2024

Feral Swine, wild pigs, etc., are pretty common here in Brevard County, FL. Although the piglets may be cute, they do not domesticate and can be dangerous, especially after they reach puberty.

Look how cute, a feral swine!? 🐷 Think again, feral swine are a destructive, invasive species with incredible reproductive capacity. They can do serious damage to crops by foraging and rooting, but damage is not restricted to rural areas.

Feral swine are becoming more common in suburban communities, and they are not afraid to wander through private property and public spaces as they seek food. They can easily destroy expensive landscaping, lawns, and other grassy areas (e.g., recreational fields, parks, golf courses) from their rooting and trampling. As swine become comfortable settling into these suburban environments, there is an increased threat of disease transmission to pets and of aggressive encounters when swine attempt to acquire and defend food resources.

As feral swine populations have grown and encroached on suburbanized areas, the incidence of vehicle-swine collisions and resulting personal injury and insurance costs has also increased. Given feral swine’s rapidly growing geographic distribution and the severity of their devastating activities, the need for heightened awareness and greater understanding of the types of conflicts caused by feral swine is important.

A population of healthy adults is capable of doubling its size every six to seven months, though this has not yet been observed in Virginia.

Feral swine are susceptible to and carriers of up to 45 different parasites (both internal and external types) and diseases — including swine brucellosis, pseudorabies virus, leptospirosis, tuberculosis, swine fever, and foot and mouth disease — many of which are transmissible to humans, livestock, or domestic pets.

Spread of feral swine has increased primarily as a direct result of purposeful relocations and releases of swine by humans. DON'T DO THIS. Anyone who witnesses an illegal release or transport of feral swine should report that activity immediately.

Learn more about feral swine: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/CNRE/cnre-146/cnre-146.html

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Hello I'm a feral swine, a destructive, Invasive species!
Quick facts:
We live in family units of 2-20, known as “sounders,” which typically include one or more sows and several generations of babies.
In Virginia, sows usually have two litters of 5-12 piglets a year.
We create serious problems for farmers, gardeners, and livestock producers.

22/11/2024

Please don't let anyone (especially veterinarians) tell you that FIV is a death sentence & a + cat should be euthanized. Educate yourself so you can defend a cat that may live as long as any healthy cat.💕