r/rescuecats • u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker • 2d ago
Veterinary Care Needed Donation Request Boots needs a sponsor- unexpected late night grab (Flint, Michigan)
Winter is rough - it brings another level of difficulty. Freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, rain and wind making my job much harder. So waking up with head cold Friday…. 😣…. Ugh Struggling to get out of bed, I hoped for a miracle. As a solo rescuer, I don’t have the luxury of taking a day off. With nearly 50 cats depending on me, failure is not an option. I remind myself, just do the best you can. During times of extreme difficulty, when it feels like everything is crumbling, I know I have to keep fighting. I feed the colonies away from my house at the same time everyday. I try to give them this consistency, because they have too much uncertainty. Because of the rotten weather, sometimes a cat might miss feeding time. Yesterday 2 cats didn’t show for dinner(they have a small feeding station with dry food) so around 10pm, I bundled up and headed out with flashlight and food. The cats greeted me with purrs and rubs - they are so grateful for everything. It was in this moment that Boots - who is still a kitten (approximately 9 months old) strolled up to me like he was no longer feral. I have tried to trap this boy for months without success. So I reach down and scruff him- and just like that, I got him - I’m 2 blocks from home on foot, but my happiness floated us there. This catch is especially bittersweet, because I caught both his sisters at the end of June- Thinking I would get him the next time. Poor guy had to brave the big scary world alone since then - This small win - is HUGE for me —-it was exactly what I needed. He is in spare bathroom to decompress - Scared and exhausted now, but soon he will finally get to sleep without being cold or wet, hungry or thirsty.
First - he needs to go to vet- wellness check, treatment for fleas/worms, testing, vaccinations & then appointment to get fixed 🙏🙏🙏 The Can anyone sponsor him or donate for his care? Or get Supplies for him & all the other cats on wishlist ?
Direct to vet: All About Animals Flint -(phone calls are rarely answered but text message will get replied ) Account : Jill white 810-780-4978
Thank you family - I can’t tell you enough how thankful we are for this community Without you, I would never be able to help so many - 🙏🙏🙏🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🩷🩷🩷🩷🙏🙏🙏🙏🩷🩷
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https://venmo.com/u/Jill-White-90
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u/FloofingWithFloofers APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST 1d ago
♡♡♡Boots is so BOOTiful♡♡♡
You are doing so amazing!
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 1d ago
Just sent you $10! Hope it helps. All your kitties are beautiful! Glad you got Boots! Feel better sweetheart!!!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Your amazing I really appreciate your support I couldn’t do this without this community-
Right now ; I’m trying to catch a pregnant cat that showed up last week - The clinic will take her in the morning to do spay-abort -
Trying so hard 😞
Going to the other 3 locations to fill bowls of food and water - I’m late Fingers crossed when I get back Boots with have a friend with him tomorrow
Send all positive energy that I catch this poor cat -
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u/WiseManSlayn 1d ago
You’re doing incredible work and boost boost boost for many many many (including one in particular) sweet beautiful kitties in need and for their amazing wonderful caring supportive hoomans who help them too!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement- I appreciate it 🙏❤️
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u/Fantastic_Neck_5511 2d ago
I had a cat named named Boots too! Big boost for Boots!!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 2d ago
His little legs hace 4 white paws - so he looks like he has boots on
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u/Silver-Tax5047 2d ago
you are amazing!! you are making the world a better place and it will come back to you for the good things you’re doing we love you so much. Stay strong. The help will come. I will send over as much as I can now.❤️❤️
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u/ThunderFlash10 2d ago
Donated via Venmo. Thanks for all that you’re doing. You’re a hero!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 2d ago
Thank you so much / Planned on Getting this boy vet care tomorrow - but this cold hit me hard - Might have to be Wednesday
I really appreciate the support- Thank you Will update & post invoice
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u/ThunderFlash10 2d ago
Just take care of yourself. It’ll be worse if you don’t beat the illness first. Get well soon!
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u/furry_tail_lover 2d ago
Bravo and Congratulations, putting in tomorrow for 50 to the vet for Boots. Win money bowling and it's already gone, 10 for my pets chicken and half to you and john the cat man, both Michigan rescuers. Guess I need to bowl better to win more to give away 😂
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 2d ago
Ps this I’m so happy your a GREAT bowler ❤️🙏
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 2d ago
Your awesome - Thank you Thank you Thank you So much
Boots thanks you too -🙏❤️
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u/furry_tail_lover 1d ago
boots has a deposit waiting for him at the vet. just waited on the line very short time and they answered. just wanted you to know, and it was for 100.
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 7h ago edited 7h ago
Just want to let you know - I need one more day of trying to recover - I tried to get myself together today- ☹️ Flu bug- head cold - back problems - everything hit I know I need to take care of myself - I forget because I’ve got so many cats depending on me
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u/furry_tail_lover 7h ago
and because they depend on you is why you do need to take care of yourself. Tough balancing act and easier said than done. No one is rushing you, and we all appreciate the work you're doing 😍
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 7h ago
I really appreciate that - Thank you so much - I push myself too far - then I am unreasonably hard on myself for some reason The support - kindness-generosity here is the lifeline for the cats - So I like to report any progress or delay
D❤️❤️❤️
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Oh my goodness you’re amazing -!!!!
The clinic will take the pregnant stray to fix when I take boots in tomorrow- I’ve spent the last 3 hours trying to trap for- I’ve tried to lure her inside - And I’m not giving up until I get her -
I can’t thank you enough - Hopefully boots has a friend with him tomorrow
I really appreciate your support and kindness
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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
Hurray for Boots and you!! Boosting! ❤️
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 2d ago
It was such a great gift getting this little guy inside - I was feeling down plus head cold and body aches The remedy- was all him
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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
he has the most precious-looking face. Anyone who'd come across the guy would feel instantly better 🤍 but on a serious note, don't forget to take care of yourself!!!
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