Renate's Fosters

17/05/2025

Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome of orange, calico and tortoiseshell cats.

10/05/2025

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10/05/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

A hoarding case involving nearly 100 cats has recently come to light and we're taking in as many as we can. We are finding space in the shelter wherever we can to keep cats, kittens, and pregnant mommas safe and comfortable while they are all awaiting evaluations and vet care. In the mean time, we're in need of donations!

Each cat will be spayed/neutered, receive vaccines, be microchipped, and have any other health issues addressed before being made available for adoption. That means we have weeks ahead of us of housing and caring for these desperate felines to get them ready for their new homes and the costs add up. We come to you in the community asking for support where you can offer it. Whether helping pay for the vet care or offering what you can in donations, every little bit provides for these cats.

You can make monetary donations in person or through our website.
https://cnyspca.org/donate/
If you'd rather help us through donation of items, we need blankets and towels for bedding and bleach to ensure we can keep everything hygienic. You can also never go wrong with some canned Fancy Feast cat or kitten food or even some pill pockets for cats!

You can also check out our Wishlist and have items sent directly to the shelter through amazon. Donations can be sent to the shelter at 5878 E Molloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211
https://cnyspca.org/shelter-wishlist/
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R2F9USKTI2DC/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

We'd also like to provide a PSA that hoarding cases like these typically do not result from someone collecting a hundred cats at random off the street. It begins with a handful that are not spayed and neutered and snowballs into litter after litter of kittens that can't find homes and in turn have litters of their own. We encourage everyone with cats or dogs to spay and neuter their pets to avoid situations like these. To prevent mass intakes into shelters like these. We love cats and kittens! Which means we don't want to see them suffer because there aren't enough resources to take care of them.

We are grateful to all who can donate to this cause. Our shelter would not be able to function without the members of the community coming together and showing their supports for us and providing donations so we can do everything needed to get these cats healthy and find them loving homes.

05/05/2025

Adopt, don't shop.

The "Horrible Hundred" list of problematic dog breeders has been released, with 11 breeders from New York making the list.

17/04/2025

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’re just a few days away from Easter. Some parents might be putting the finishing touches on an Easter basket, while others might be considering adding…

24/02/2025

I don't have anyone to bring, if any of you do you should sign up! This event sells out every year.

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. ❤️