Sweet, gentle Alice wants nothing more than to relax near you and enjoy a peaceful life. She arrived dirty and sick, with injuries that required surgery. Now that she's feeling better, she just wants all the love in the world. Learn more about her and how to adopt at https://ow.ly/11rW50Zo1Vy.

Dishonest John says “Personal space? I don’t know her” 😅 #CatBoxSunday

3 month old kitten “Click” is practicing new circus tricks… and very proud to share that she will tolerate being petted now! 😻🥳 This brave little one is leaning to trust, day by day.

Dishonest John and his trusty sidekick Le Pew assess containment weak spots as they plot an escape. Their captor is too distracted by squee-ing to notice.

Dishonest John and his trusty sidekick Le Pew assess containment weak spots as they plot an escape. Their captor is too distracted by squee-ing to notice.

Matilda and her little feetsies are so close to escaping containment… if only she had opposable thumbs, the brain cell, and/or the ability to read 😹😻

Little Jasper’s whisker frown will soon be turned upside down… he already has an adoptive family lined up! 😻🥳 (This little guy was part of a recent 14-kitten trapping job #TNRsaveslives)

Armed with nothing but a curly half ‘stach, a wayward whisker, and rakishly good looks, Dishonest John commences plans to take over the world.

I am so impressed with folks who easily juggle a phone while recording kitten interactions… it’s not easy! 😅 But here are some videos showing how I start introducing “touch” to unsocialized cats & kittens with low risk of bleeding 🩸 See alt text for details… 1/🧵

I haven’t been able to pet this handsome pair of mustached 3mo kittens yet 🥹 (2 of 14 kittens rescued from a garage) Happily they are already showing curiosity and tolerance, so I’ll use a back scratcher w telescoping “hand” today to start conditioning them to touch… safety first!

Our Boops and Scoops adoption event is still going strong! Come to ANY ARL adoption location today and tomorrow (7/12) for $40 adoption fees on dogs at cats 6+ months! See adoptable pets + locations and hours: ARL-Iowa.org. Pictured: Sir Floofington, available for adoption at ARL Animal Services!

Happy to report I caught all FOURTEEN kittens over 2 long sweaty nights of trapping #TNRsaveslives They are ridiculously adorable 😻 and some are surprisingly tame. Here’s a #Caturday preview… lots more pics to come!

Here’s a thread of wonderful cats & kittens we have who need people!! Some are shy and sensitive and some are outgoing and extroverted! All of them are located in Elkton, MD and you can apply for them here: form.jotform.com/crits4cats/c... Starting with our longest resident of 21 months, Shoyu🧵⬇️

Seeing the #HappyTails of former foster rescue babies makes the hard days (like today 🥴) so worth it!! Roy & Keeley (FKA Yukon Cornelius & Peppermint) are SO loved and could not be more perfectly matched with their forever home 🥹🥰 #TNRsaveslives

Great visual of your very important post! Neutering one male cat can prevent 2,000 kittens

Today, I'm celebrating what America should be; not what it is. And also #Caturday

When you think about how fireworks cause serious harm to the environment, wildlife, pets, and vulnerable people but they still happen every year because most Americans value a few minutes of entertainment more than all of those things. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Last night was rainy, hot, and humid… and I spent hours in a stranger’s garage assessing and planning a rescue of FOURTEEN kittens. They all appear healthy and cared for. Their 3 mamas and 3 well-meaning caretakers have been taking good care of them. Let’s talk Cat Math. 1/🧵 #TNR #TNRsaveslives

Last night was rainy, hot, and humid… and I spent hours in a stranger’s garage assessing and planning a rescue of FOURTEEN kittens. They all appear healthy and cared for. Their 3 mamas and 3 well-meaning caretakers have been taking good care of them. Let’s talk Cat Math. 1/🧵 #TNR #TNRsaveslives

Celebrating #FormerFoster “Bonny Anne” on #ThrowbackThursday #TBT Such a fun, sweet kitty… and now living her best life as a road warrior! Traveled 2300 miles with her family, stayed in hotels and unfamiliar houses, got pets from lots of small human cousins… and did so great 🚙😻

Wet food is extremely important to help cats stay hydrated, as getting the moisture they need from their food is more natural for them. Alley Cat Allies is sharing more tips to keep cats cool and safe during extreme heat here ➡️ alleycat.org/HeatWave. Support our response: alleycat.org/Donate.

HEAT REMINDER: Water saves lives. People and owned pets aren’t the only ones who suffer in the heat. Please consider putting a bowl of water out where community cats, stray pets and wildlife have access (near bushes, decks, sheds and other places where animals hang out is best).

“There’s no way of knowing… which direction we are going” 🎶 Ms Slinky cautiously explores her new crinkly tunnel 😻

What to do if you find kittens: #kittens #kitten #adopt #tnr

📸 TAKE A GOOD PHOTO TODAY If your pet went missing tonight, what picture would you post? Is it current? Does it show their face AND their body? Do you have is a puppy photo and they are now five years old? Take a clear, current photo of each of your pets this week. A face shot and a full body shot.

Sesame Seed is feeling much better this week. It's all that good Royal Canin Mother & BabyCat Canned food. Can you help? Chewy Wishlist - www.chewy.com/g/feline-fri...

Bosscat Hallie is looking especially flooftastic today! 😻

How much of a Sunday mood is Pepe? He and his mustache may look like they’re in a slump here, but Pepe’s personality is so lively! Pepe and his Bonded Buddy, Zevon, are looking for a home together. Learn about them at https://ow.ly/LlCC50ZhNi1 and email Mary at [email protected] to meet them!

We’re reaching out for help. Mr. B’s surgery is beyond our financial means. We’ve taken a chance and he’s had the surgery, but we need your help covering the costs. Our medical fund for the Sanctuary cats is strained by this surgery. Please donate if you can 💚 buff.ly/hVSFbo7

Things have been so chaotic that I forgot to post that Ms Angel was adopted in May! 🥳 (also I look for any excuse to post this MAGNIFICENT photo 😻) Read more about Angel 😇: bsky.app/profile/catc...

The Doofy cat coffee cups have made it through a rigorous round of quality control & can now be dispatched to their rightful new homes! 100% of all profits go towards covering our incoming vet bills 💸 #Cats #CatBoxSunday #CatsOfBluesky #Pets #Animals #AdoptDontShop

Ms. Slinky says Happy #Caturday 😻 and wants to show off her lush black/brown leggies 🤎

The "Saigon 400" still need your help! We remain in Saigon to assist with the overwhelming situation after the police rescued over 400 cats while busting a theft ring. Between 250 and 300 cats are still at the police station, in desperate need of help. Please donate here: vncw.org/saigon-cats

Need a dose of something GOOD and PURE? 😇 This lovingly, meticulously curated binder contains HUNDREDS of pictures of cats! It was sitting in, of all places, the waiting area where I was getting my mom’s car’s oil changed. It was gifted by an 85yo lady who lives nearby… 1/🧵 #TimelineCleanse

We really need to reframe how we talk about cats, especially from a care perspective in the veterinary & rescue world. Behaviors that people tend to label a cat “mean” for displaying come from fear, stress, or instinct. When we have empathy for cats & remove our human feelings, we do better by them.

CUDDLY CAT ALERT: Asher is so loving. He loves having a lap to sit in, sleeping in bed with his people, and getting lots of chin and belly rubs. Learn more about Asher at https://ow.ly/NC3L50ZhomP and email Mary at [email protected] to meet him!

Photos cannot do Slinky justice… her fur is SO soft and beautiful 😻 She has white roots/undercoat and brownish black fur 🤍🤎🖤 The result is like a lush dark grey effect. Does anyone know more about this type of coloration? #BlackCats #HousePanther #VoidKitty

Flint LOVES to talk and will be ready to tell you all about his day when you get home. Don’t worry, he’ll listen to you talk about yours, too. He also loves to play and hang out on his cat tree. Learn more at https://ow.ly/73KS50Zg49h and email Mary at [email protected] to meet him!

SENIOR CAT ALERT: 14-year-old Mai is a loving, gentle lady who welcomes pets and loves sleeping with her people at night. Don’t let her age fool you, she also has a playful side! Learn more about Mai at https://ow.ly/JzOv50ZeM0g and email Mary at [email protected] to meet her!

Have a cat who needs a friend? Looking for a loving boy? Meet Kaiser! This guy loves giving head bumps and isn’t shy about asking for attention. He's also done well with cats in his foster home! Learn more at https://ow.ly/xrhb50Zc51h and email [email protected] to meet him!

Trap-Neuter-Return (#TNR) stops the deadly, endless cycle of catch and kill of community cats. That's why #tnrworks and is the only humane and effective approach. Learn more at alleycat.org/TNR. #tnrsaveslives #communitycats #animalshelter

Please meet Slinky 😻 She was hungry & trapped a couple weeks ago. No microchip. No one has claimed her. Guesstimating 9ish months old so assuming she is yet another kitty who was thrown out after outgrowing the adorable kitten stage 😡 Now spayed and learning to trust humans again #TNRSavesLives

Please meet “Kitty”. This little stuffed animal provided such comfort to my dad in his last weeks 🥰 He thought Kitty was real… so he pet and talked to it, cradled it by his neck. His face lit up anew each time I asked if he wanted to hold Kitty 🥹 #FathersDay 1/🧵

Francie has been chain smoking nonstop, worried about the shelter kitties in our community. Can you help with our fundraiser so Francie can go back on the nicotine patches? givebutter.com/mollys-birth...

Have you ever wanted a cat that’s the size of a toddler? How about 2? Bonded Buddies Lilo and Stitch tip the scales at nearly 25 lbs each! They’re cuddly loungers who also love to play. Learn more at https://ow.ly/ZY0750Zbtaj & https://ow.ly/WfWo50Zbtak. Meet them at ARL Main!

The face of a guy who jumped out of a window and wandered into my trap 3 days later, scared and hungry 😿 Oreo’s owner had been looking for him, worried, through several days of storms. He was obviously NOT feral (see following video) so I had the joy of reuniting them! #Caturday #TNRSavesLives

This cat is my spirit animal 😹😻 Mitzi is a community cat that guards her territory fiercely. But turns into a sweet love bug for anyone offering food. #TNRSavesLives

This cat was rushed to us yesterday with a high temp and signs of heat stress after being found in the dangerous heat. She was panting, lethargic and unable to stand. We used ice packs and fluids to cool her, and now she's doing well, but she was lucky. Heat safety tips: https://ow.ly/Vou950Za5Co

We are seeing posts like this more & more & we need to change our mindset. 2. Good. Take them there...they wil at least fix them as opposed to all the people you're giving them away to.

We have MANY KITTENS hoping for homes. FelineFriendz.org/adoption