Entries by Jackie

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Gigi lost her battle with IMHA

Early this morning, we rushed Gigi to the emergency vet, where bloodwork showed that IMHA had eaten away at her red blood cells, depriving her vital organs of oxygen and causing a sudden deterioration. Despite the severity of her condition, Gigi fought until the very end—even the vet was amazed that she was still standing […]

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Cheeky’s vet visit (Calicivirus)

After a long and exhaustive vet visit, it’s been confirmed that Cheeky has come down with Calicivirus. However, it’s still unclear whether this is the cause of her nausea and poor appetite. The vet explained that the ulcers are mainly on the outside of her mouth, and her throat is not that red or swollen, […]

VINNY

Poor Vinny has endured more hardship than any animal ever should. Jackie first spotted him about two months ago, abandoned just a few blocks away from the feral colony she feeds. At first, he was terrified, hiding under parked cars, trembling at the sight of anyone. But as the days passed, he slowly allowed us […]

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Cricket’s second vet visit

Cricket won’t be needing more antibiotics— his eyes have fully healed, his upper respiratory congestion is gone, and he’s even gained a little weight over the last two weeks! He’s still just a baby with a sensitive immune system, so stress affects him easily and he’s now taking a supplement to help boost his defenses. […]

CRICKET

Last-minute rescue! Meet Cricket — a very tiny feral tuxedo kitten, about 8 weeks old, suffering from Rhinotracheitis (FVR). His eyes were full of green discharge, and his inner eyelids were halfway closed. The infection had been worsening day by day, and untreated, it could have led to blindness or worse; FVR can even cause […]

HOLLY

Last Friday, on his way to church, Paul noticed a very sick cat wandering the streets all alone. She looked so weak and in such obvious pain that he couldn’t get her out of his mind. From that day on, Paul has been making the 45-minute drive each way from the sanctuary just to check […]

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Mimi diagnosed with stage 2 CKD

Our 9-year-old Mimi went to the vet today after not feeling like herself. The tests so far show some concerning results: For now, Mimi is starting on a special renal diet. Once all the tests are completed, the vet will decide on the best treatment plan and any needed medication. Mimi has always been such […]

Paul’s video speech, in memory of Toby

Toby’s heartbreaking case of severe neglect is the most devastating we have seen in our almost 15 years of cat rescue. This video, shared in loving memory of Toby, features Paul speaking about what we went through in our efforts to save his life and the importance of hospice care. Watch Video Toby’s rescue story: […]

Toby crossed the Rainbow Bridge cradled in love

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the sad news that early this morning, around 5:30 am, our sweet Toby crossed the Rainbow Bridge — held close and surrounded by love. Toby was rescued last Monday (08/25) and rushed to the vet clinic where he began his treatment right away. We knew […]

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Toby diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and Cardiomegaly

Toby (10) was rescued on August 25, 2025. Abandoned, rather docile but very scared and stressed, painfully thin, injured and unable to walk. We rushed him straight to the vet clinic, where he was hospitalized and received urgent care. The vet has confirmed several serious health problems: X-rays showed that Toby suffers from severe arthritis […]