Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie

07/11/2024

Hi there Margaret and Natureza, just an update on our little warrior Pearl. We have had a rough few months, Pearl developed a cancer sore above her right eye. Multiple vet visits and we couldn't heal it or keep it under control and so it spread rapidly, compromising her right eye.
The vet advised that removing her eye and cutting away the cancer area was the only option left.
A very difficult decision given her age.... she is now around 15/16 and her FIV+ status.
Her blood tests all came back good. The vet assured me he would use gas to perform the op... and so with bated breath I gave the go ahead.
The day of the op arrived ...... I was an absolute bag of nerves.....and sat anxiously waiting for the after op phone call......what a relief...... my very strong and amazing girl pulled through!!!

Her wound has healed very well and she is managing with 1 eye.

The op has definitely taken its toll....she has slowed down and sleeps most of the day..... but she still gives me purrs.....and she is still my Pearlie girlie.

In hind sight I am happy that we went ahead with the op..... she would have suffered more leaving the cancer sore to spread.

We take each day as it comes, and I'm so thankful for every day we have left with this amazingly brave and precious little girl

30/01/2024

We urgently need to find a home for these two kittens in Malelane. They are unsterilised. The woman is moving away and can't take them. She is going to work on a farm where there are a lot of dogs who are not used to cats and would kill them. People around there are apparently poisoning the cats in the area and there are even rumours of cats being r***d.
Please help!
If anyone can help, please contact the lady directly +27 82 370 3549
Her name is Anna-Marie
Thank you 🙏🏻

14/12/2023

Today, I'd like to share the story of an extraordinary cat. She was once part of someone's life for 11 years, used for breeding because of her purebred Persian lineage. However, when she grew old, they no longer wanted her and considered discarding her while she was pregnant. Fortunately, a friend reached out to me, aware of my passion for helping animals in need. I found her in poor condition due to her history as a breeding cat.

After taking her to the vet for a check-up and FIV and Leukemia tests, the results were positive for both. The vet recommended putting her down along with the unborn kittens due to their expected health issues. Disagreeing with this decision, I took her home, and three days later, she gave birth. She stayed in my rescue for almost two years until Susan Spangenberg discovered her through pictures on Facebook and expressed a desire to adopt her.

Despite living far away in Johannesburg while I was in Sabie, we arranged her adoption and safely transported her to Susan, who named her Pearl. Contrary to the vet's predictions, Pearl's kittens were born healthy and were later adopted into loving homes after testing negative for FIV and Leukemia.

I've learned not to fully rely on a single FIV and Leukemia snap test, advising fellow rescuers to conduct multiple tests over several months to ensure accuracy. Additionally, stress and a cat's state of distress might affect test results, especially for feral cats. Interestingly, Susan, now Pearl's mom, has other cats in her home, some positive and some negative for the virus, yet they all live happily without transmitting it to each other. Pearl, is now five years with her new mom, continues to thrive in her new home and remains happy and healthy.

30/11/2023

"Today marks 8 incredible years since the wonderful Leoni opened her heart and home to these two gorgeous felines! 🐱💕 Meet Snowy and Meisie, the adorable duo who found their forever home with her. It's heartwarming to see how they've thrived and filled her life with endless joy and companionship. Thank you, Leoni, for choosing adoption and giving these precious furballs a loving place to call home. Here's to many more years of purr-fect happiness together! 😺✨ "

29/11/2023

25/11/2023