Carissa Update


Who remembers Carissa? She's the kitten who was found screaming outside a local bar. Here's a snapshot of her life since she was rescued by The Little Cats Rescue of New Port Richey. Carissa was cute when she arrived, but she's really blossomed into a "Magnificat!" She's truly stunning. Cheryl can't get over how loving she is.

Turned out that this little girl had a prolapsed rectum and required surgery. We named her after the lovely lady who found her. Carissa had to be confined while she healed, and it took us a month to get her well. She was a brave little girl throughout it all. Carissa was adopted by Cheryl back in early January, 2022. Cheryl believed she was about to lose her 102 year old mom and hoped to bring some joy to her mother in her last days as well as for herself. Well, those "last days" are still rolling on, and Cheryl attributes her mom's longevity to the love she gives to and gets from our little Carissa. We converse about once a week and marvel at the miracle of this kismet.

Carissa and her humans are only one example of the precious lives you help us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome, and we thank you!

Congratulations Milagro & Leon!


 
Congratulations to Milagro & Leon and their new parents! I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I'm doing both. Many of you have followed the progress of these two bottle babies for a while. You know how close they came to not surviving their shaky start in life. All my sleepless nights were SO worth it! Just look at these healthy, happy, gorgeous boys! A heartfelt thank you to our supporters.
 
 
Adoption Day Video: 

TyTy Needs ACL Surgery

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit The Little Cats' Rescue, Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.



Why do we have a dog at a cat rescue, you might wonder. TyTy was rescued along with his mom and six siblings at the tender age of two months. She was used as a breeder, and she escaped with her pups. She was spotted by our founder's sister, who was vsiting from out of state, as Mama herded the babies across a very busy road. Long story short, TyTy came to our Sanctuary at seven months old. The person who adopted him was neglectful and abusive to him. We received a call from him saying that he would kill the dog if we didn't take him. (this person left TyTy leashed to a tree in an unfenced yyard, where he chewed through the leash and ran the neighborhood. He was locked in a bathroom all night long, and was hit and fed raw pork chops.) We took him, and he has been such a blessing! He had a horrific case of diarrhea and multiple skin issues when he arrived. We slept out on the screened porch until he could be acclimated to the cats. That didn't take long! TyTy loves people and he loves his kitties! He trains them to be able to be adopted into a home with a large dog.

TyTy has a torn ACL and requires surgery. We've already tried laser therapy and glucosamine injections, for a cost of $750 - but there has been no improvement. We've now been given an estimate of:
Consultation with Dr. Hay: $185; X-rays: $500; Surgery: $4,200.
 
So, who is The Little Cats' Rescue, Inc.? We are an all-volunteer sanctuary for abandoned, abused and at-risk cats. We have been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats here in the tri-county area since 2001. Thousands of cats have been rescued from dire circumstances, including impending death. They were lovingly cared for and prepared for their own forever homes. Those that are not adopted are promised life-long care at our Sanctuary, where they live uncaged in a home environment. TyTy has given so much to the kitties and we desperately want to get him the help he needs to live a painfree, mobile life. TyTy will be 11 years old on June 15th. Won't you please help us to help him?


Cleopatra (1/18/04 - 11/18/21)

In April, 2009, I became aware of a beautiful, loving, healthy girl named Cleopatra. She was going to be killed by her "rescuer," because despite being in a cage at Petsmart for six months, a home could not be found for her. On April 11, 2009, I brought Cleopatra to my home, The Little Cats' Rescue and Sanctuary in New Port Richey. She was only five years old.

From the moment Cleo arrived, she was THE best cat ever. Always my buddy - always well-behaved and so loving. She provided me with much laughter, too. Over the course of the last 18 months, Cleo's health began to deteriorate. She was seen by several vets, all of whom said, "upper respiratory infection and possible dementia." Despite being treated over and over with different meds, the congestion never abated, it only got worse. Her "dementia" continued. I would give her wet food; she'd devour it only to return within the hour for more - crying out as if she was starving. It was as if she had forgotten that she just ate. This went on all day and night, every day. Even with all this eating, Cleo kept losing weight. At the end, she was down to 5.8 lbs - way down from her original healthy 10 lbs. Dr. Channel and I had hoped her T4 would show that she had hyperthyroidism, which is easily treated. Unfortunately, that was not the issue. Within a week, Cleo's head became deformed and her dementia was worse. An unsuspected brain tumor had taken her to the point of no return. Cleopatra would have been 18 years old in January. She will always live in my heart and mind.
Pictured are Cleopatra in her prime, and then with her bestie, Miranda (who left the planet two years ago) and the final picture is of Cleo saying goodbye to her friend, Lovey. Euthanasia is the final act of love we can give to our suffering furbies. This was one of the hardest for me. Rest in peace, my sweet angel Cleo.



Is This Your Cat?

Is this your cat? Found in the vicinity of Ridge and Congress, New Port Richey. I named her Hope, because I'm hopeful she will recover. Dr. Chanel feels she's middle-aged (6 or so). Negative for FIV/FeLV/HW. VERY sweet and purry. Very thin with muscle mass loss. She's getting antibiotics and sub-q fluids. She's safe now, here at The Little Cats' Rescue Sanctuary.


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