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This round is extra exciting because we’re partnering with a local company, which means:

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Three different designs:
Shoulda Been Neutered (the classic)
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The large colony of cats that we have been working on is nearing completion. There are still a couple stragglers, but we wanted to give you an update on the cats we took to the vet today.

Out of the EIGHT cats we brought in, only ONE is male, which means SEVEN of them are female!
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This is why going back to TNR the remaining cats is so VERY important. It only takes one male, and with seven females, the potential for high population growth is there. In just the first litter of the season, we could see anywhere from 14-35 kittens born, which would be a HUGE setback!

THANK YOU to the trappers and the caretakers who are vigilant and make sure any stragglers left behind are also caught and fixed.

Be part of the solution.

Donate: pawsandlove.net/donate
Venmo: pawsandlove
**Photo is of a previous mama cat who was spayed several years ago through our TNR program. She had FIVE kittens, some of whom needed to be treated for upper respiratory infections.

Remember when we posted about TNRing a LARGE colony of cats on February 13 in which a total of 41 cats have now been spayed/neutered?

Well...these are some of the cats who eluded us the last time! We know there are at least 10 individuals and last night we were able to trap 7 of them! YES! It is so important to go back and get any stragglers. Even leaving just one cat behind can result in more kittens in the future so it's best to "fix 'em all." The last cat in the photos is a straggler from another large colony we did back in January. The caretaker is helping to get the final ones so that there will be no more babies. Teamwork!!

We're getting closer to being able to mark both of these colonies as "DONE!" Hopefully the rain will hold off so we can get the others today. It's another trapping day!

As a reminder, donations are always appreciated to continue this critical work here in Beaufort County. The average cost per TNRed cat is $150. So when we go out to trap large colonies like this, it all adds up to be quite an investment. Every donation, no matter how big or small, provides support to help cats and community members live better lives through spay/neuter.

To support us:
Venmo: pawsandlove
pawsandlove.net/donate

**If you wish for donations to go to TNR, please include that**
Thank you friends! Lets hope we can get the rest of the kitties today! Wish us luck!

Our inside only cats were feeling left out. They asked if I even loved them since I didn’t post their pictures!
So here to assure them they are very much loved are a few of the room one kitties and our two leukemia boys who live with Audra (me).

From our sanctuary kitties to you and yours. We hope you have a beautiful day. Take a moment to appreciate all of the things that go right in life!
Cats make life better and brighter!
I got an early dose of my CATfeine ! (Caffeine)

We’re happy to share a positive update about Eve who was recently sponsored by Carolyn Merrill through our #FundAFeral program. This is exactly why sponsorships matter—so when a cat needs medical care, we can act immediately.

On Thursday night, our feeder Jackie noticed Eve sounded extremely congested and had labored, nasal breathing. She took a video and sent it to me right away. Since I knew Eve was inside the building, I went out immediately, secured the area, and safely trapped her so we could assess what was going on.

While it wasn’t life-threatening, it was something that needed prompt veterinary care to give her relief. I called Pamlico Animal Hospital and was able to get an urgent care appointment right away.

Once there, the amazing Dayna gloved up and carefully removed Eve from her trap so Dr. Martin could do a full exam. Despite being feral, Eve was an absolute champ and allowed a thorough evaluation.

Here’s what we learned:

• She had ear mites, so both ears were cleaned and treated
• Her heart sounded good
• Her lungs were harder to hear due to nasal congestion
• She did not have a fever, which was great news

We boostered her vaccines, gave her a steroid injection, and even managed her first dose of oral medication. She was so calm that she’ll be able to continue on the more effective oral treatment for her respiratory illness—helped by the fact that she’s toothless, which made things a bit easier on my end.

I checked on her first thing this morning, and she’s already sounding less congested, so the steroid is clearly helping.

Thank you, Carolyn, for your selfless support.

Donations and sponsorships help cover food, litter, routine care, and emergency medical needs—making moments like this possible.
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This is the impact of community. This is why we do what we do.

​We can't help but feel a little guilty about...
Having the privilege to hang around these handsome boys every single day.
Let them know how much you love them!
Happy Belated (Feline) Valentine's Day everyone!

Remember when we posted yesterday and said we estimated 20 cats at the location we're currently working on?

Well... that estimate was wrong.

We trapped Wednesday and continued into Thursday night. We were able to grab a total of 28 cats for the mini spay/neuter clinic today. A BIG THANKS to Dr. Poffenberger and her team at Pamlico Animal Hospital for setting aside a day to help tackle this large colony.

BUT...

There are at least 5 more cats who have avoided being trapped.

AND... we already TNRed 13 cats at this location prior to today.

So with some simple math, that means this colony has AT LEAST 46 cats!! Imagine how many kittens there would be in just one year! That's a potential for anywhere from 150 to 300 kittens in just 12 months!!
This is why TNR is so very important. A colony can start with just one cat. Then another comes along and suddenly you find yourself with a litter of kittens. And the cycle continues as the population expands somewhat exponentially. But TNR stops that cycle.

Thank you to all who have shared our previous post, donated, and commented words of gratitude. It is because of your support that we're able to help cats, and their caretakers. And thank you to the caretakers who have reached out to us for guidance and the many community members who help make our world a better place.

We hope you'll take a moment to peruse the photos of the kitties and their farm friends (we heard the orange cat loves hanging around the dog). There are also a couple photos of the recovery setup to keep them nice and warm tonight while temps are low.

If you would like to keep supporting this work, you can donate in the following ways:
Venmo: pawsandlove
Online: pawsandlove.net/donate

*Please designate your donation for TNR so that it goes towards this program*
Reactions, comments and shares also help if you're unable to assist financially.
Thank you furriends!!

​We're finally getting snow and supposedly, lots of it, along with some strong winds later today. So this week we have been doing our best to prep the sanctuary to provide warm shelter for our residents who prefer to stay outside.

Some of our inside residents don't know why the others refuse to come in because whenever they go outside, it only takes a minute before they're sitting at the door wanting to come back in! (or in the cases of some residents, they flat out aren't even interested! We're sure some of you can relate! )

So in these photos you'll see a few of our inside residents, some of our outside residents, and the current situation at the sanctuary. Tarps, shelters, and lots of straw. Water, food and litter is available inside the heated buildings. Several waters that are outside in the cold have small heaters in them to prevent the water from freezing over since some residents prefer not to enter buildings at all.

Our favorite shelters by The Kitty Tube and others are spread throughout the space (mainly around the buildings to reduce the impact of wind) in case any cat prefers their own little condo to hunker down. Tarps were attached to help block the wind and to prevent snow from piling into sheltered areas so that the cats can stay as warm as possible.
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Thank you to our volunteers and board members who helped get the sanctuary ready for the weather! We know our residents will appreciate the extra protection. We hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend!