Renate's Fosters

16/08/2024

B & R Bunkhouse Adoptables, along with the Cuse Pit Crew and Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue Inc. will be hosting a vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 7th, at Brown Memorial UMC, located at 228 Davis Street.

Microchips, dog grooming and supplies will also be made available at the event, while supplies last.

26/07/2024

Educational post: Flea Anemia.

Flea anemia is a condition that can occur in kittens when fleas drain too much blood from their bodies, faster than it can be replaced. This can be especially dangerous for kittens because of their small size. If left untreated, flea anemia can be life threatening.

Signs of flea anemia include: Pale gums, Lethargy and weakness, Increased heart rate, Lack of appetite, and Weight loss.

To treat flea anemia, kittens will need: Fleas removed, Blood transfusions or blood substitutes, and Protection from further flea infestations.

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26/07/2024

We were up all night with him, and we did everything we could, but I'm very sad to report that we lost Cheeto at about 5 this morning. 🌈

The strain of the anemia was too great on his body, and it just shut down.

We spent hours meticulously combing out all the fleas, coaxing him to eat, and holding him. At 2am he rallied and gave us hope. But he cuddled up in our arms, fell asleep, and passed away peacefully and loved.

Thank you to the people who donated, to offset Cheeto's medical care. And most sincere condolences to the Brandt family, who found him. We love you and we're so grateful for the two days we had to show this little soul that he was loved.

Please always spay and neuter your pets, to prevent tragedies like this one. I'm so heartbroken that we can never save them all.

Goodbye, sweet Cheeto. You were loved.

26/07/2024

Cheeto has taken a turn for the worst. Please send all your warm wishes, I don't think we're going to make it.

25/07/2024

Thank you Carrie! I love you!

If you're keeping track at home: The rule is, if a cat costs me over $1000 to foster they are no longer available for adoption because at that point I'm invested, and they are now my cat. Cheeto is down to $90/1000 from $200/1000, thanks to donations, so if he pulls through you might still have a chance to love your very own cheese puff!

More medical care is guaranteed so stay tuned to see how you can help.

Don't forget, our gray tabby girl, Goat (the spicy potato), still needs a home and her brother potato (both about1.5yo). Later, another beautiful orange boy named Handsome (very friendly adult male) is coming up for adoption!

25/07/2024

Thank you to Carol for donating towards Cheeto's care, and graciously not murdering me for taking in another cat after I swore I was done doing that. ❤️

25/07/2024

Big thank you to Leo and Gemini's mom, for donating to Cheeto's care. Once upon a time - though not nearly so tiny - they suffered a similar fate, but found their happily ever after. We love and miss you, boys!

25/07/2024

Per the vet, the odds that Cheeto will survive are very low. He is so severely anemic that his gums are grey. He is too frail and small for an IV, there is no place to do so. There is nothing we can do but keep getting nutrients into him and keep hoping for the best.

So, he's been treated for roundworms and he has vitamin drops. He protested them greatly. Which to me is a good sign. He has baby cat food and all ages safe flea spray to spray a dish towel and wrap him in.

So for those keeping track at home, he's $200/1000 towards being my own cat, and not a foster. That's the rule, once they cost me $1000 they're my cat. So make sure to donate! Get that balance back to $0!

25/07/2024

Majestic

25/07/2024

On our way to the vet!

25/07/2024

Cheeto has survived the night. He's not in great shape, but he's fighting. Going to find someone to run an IV and review for FeLV. This part will get expensive, if you'd like to donate the PayPal QRCode is in the photos and the link is on our website.

25/07/2024

Cheeto is still hanging in. He's limp as a dish rag but I was able to get a lot of the flea dirt off him. Unfortunately not all the fleas as there were literally hundreds.

He's pretty feral and he definitely hates me. I'll need to teach him manners. But I've decided that if he makes it to tomorrow that he's a fighter and I will 100% fight for him, so we're going to the vet for fluids and to see if we're well enough for parasite medication.

He's begrudgingly taken some KMR and some water. He's starting to move a little more and open his eyes. But all skin and bones, with a definite fever. Send all your positive thoughts.

24/07/2024

This is Cheeto. He was rescued from a driveway in Syracuse and he may not survive.

Cheeto is 5-6 weeks old but he is starved, all skin and bones, and covered in literally 100s of fleas. He has no tail, but he appears to have been born that way, not injured.

Cheeto has 3-4 siblings still out there. So please, if you are feeding stray animals, please call your local rescue agency to TNR them,. And remember, if you aren't able to personally care for them, leave kittens with their mothers, and let the rescue agency catch them all together.

Anyone willing to donate to Cheeto's care can send money via PayPal.

12/04/2024

I know many people are desperate for help, but guys - this is not Okay.

The CNYSPCA is asking for the publics help in identifying this man (picture attached) who stopped at the shelter at approximately 3 am on the morning of April 1

29/03/2024

Up for adoption! A completed adoption form is required to meet any animal.

Adoption Fee is $75. Vet records can be transferred. If you are interested in adopting Goat or Potato Please fill out and submit an application via the instructions on our website: https://renatesfosters.wixsite.com/renatesfosters

28/03/2024

Goat would like to remind you that she is still up for Adoption AND a distinguished young lady, and not at all trouble. It took a long time to get Goat (she needs a better name!) ready for Loving, but she is READY!

She was born 9/11/2022, is spayed with all shots, will adjust to other cats and dogs given time, and will follow you from room to room and show you her belly. She will also sit on you in bed and make biscuits.

However, she needs time to get to know you. She will very likely not come out to see you for an adoption interview and will not be impressed at all if you try to pick her up. Ever.

She is still a kitten (in her mind) and LOVES to play. If she does not have another cat, or a friendly dog to play with, she will get bored and this will make her naughty. She needs lots of kick toys, things she is allowed to climb on, and things she is allowed to scratch.

Goat also has a brother (biological) Potato, who needs a home. He has a lot of anxiety though, and he would do best if he could stay with Goat. (But it is not required, He will just need longer to be ready without her).

If you are interested in adopting Goat Please fill out and submit an application via the instructions on our website: https://renatesfosters.wixsite.com/renatesfosters

13/03/2024

Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed & Breakfast needs help!

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For seven years now Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed & Breakfast has worked to rehabilitate and — as of a few years ago — rescue domestic rabbits. But t…