Philadoptables

A Second Chance for Baby

On August 28th we fell in love with an injured cat we had never met and a caretaker who would do anything to help him. Tabita and her family had been feeding a stray cat for about a year when he showed up limping one morning.

They took him to a vet and were told he had a fracture that would heal on its own but that he couldn’t stay outside. They took him to a second vet who said the cat needed surgery. They were told by the second vet to surrender him to Philly’s animal control shelter. Tabita feared since he was injured he could be euthanized and was reached out to Philadoptables for some advice and financial assistance.

2 hours later I was fully engaged and emailing frantically back and forth asking for vet records, any photos and more information. Turned out this kitty was very friendly! This family was willing to do anything to help. We found out Tabita had never even had a pet before! You wouldn’t know that by the love and concern that she was expressing for this cat who was affectionately named Baby. We got Baby scheduled for surgery at The Bridge Clinic. Surgery was funded by us, LIFE: lifesaving initiative funding efforts, donations, and Tabita’s family. I drove over to the vet to meet them the morning of surgery because they had become like family in such a short time. Tabita and her mom were amazing and Baby was so affectionate even with his broken leg. Surgery went well and Baby healed quickly at Tabita’s house. I was super worried about what would happen once he was healed. Tabita ‘s landlord didn’t allow pets. She was trying to find an adopter for him.

Baby started looking and acting unwell in the fall so Tabita took him for another checkup and he was diagnosed with possible FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis is a fatal systemic coronavirus infection and a leading cause of death in young cats if not treated) We were already committed to helping this kitty but don’t know anything about FIP. A good friend of ours stepped up with advice and taught the family how to treat Baby’s illness. Thanks to your support and donations we were able to fund the entire thing!

Baby is getting the treatment he needs. In the meantime, Tabita contacted her landlord and got permission to keep him!! Watching Baby heal has been amazing but seeing the family’s love and commitment to him has been even more amazing. My heart is exploding with happiness for this wonderful family and very deserving kitty. Happy life, Baby!

Mama Marnie and Her Four Kittens

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community support, a dedicated cat advocate, Allison, rescued a family of sweet cats that were abandoned at a local community cat colony she manages.

Mama Marnie, a beautiful calico, and her four precious kittens found themselves without a home until Allison stepped in to provide them with love, care, and a promising future.

Allison was determined to give them the chance they deserved and we were pleased to donate toward their care. The entire family was provided essential vaccinations, thorough health checks, and tests to ensure they were free from any underlying health issues. They were also dewormed, guaranteeing that they would have a clean bill of health before beginning their search for forever homes.

Mama and her sweet babies, once abandoned and alone, now have a bright future and are searching for rescue placement—all thanks to, Allison, and the kind-hearted community that rallied to support them.

$1,000 Donation to J & Co Dog Rescue

Rescue spotlight! We are in awe of how our amazing friends at J & Co Dog Rescue are saving so many urgent Philly dogs!

With your support we were able to make a $1,000 donation yesterday toward their medical costs. #thisisrescue

Photo from J & Co Dog Rescue

Peace, Love and Poms

When our friends at Peace Love and Paws Rescue met Benji Lee – they couldn’t turn away from his emergent needs. We donated $350 toward sweet Benji Lee’s care and hope he feels better son!

From PFPR, “He filled the entire room with the smell of infection, and he is in severe pain. His case is complicated and needs the expertise of the dentist team, but they are not available until Monday. A soft muzzle will be applied to stabilize his jaw, bloodwork will be run, and massive amounts of pain medication will be administered as well as antibiotics through the weekend. Our hope is to fix this 12 pound boy, and we need your help to do it!“

“We can’t afford it, but we have an emergency intake happening NOW! The Philadelphia Humane Law Enforcement Team just saved this poor boy, and the SPCA reached out because he needs emergency care NOW,” said PLPR, “Our volunteers are currently in route to pick him up and take him directly to the specialty ER. He has a fractured lower jaw and is in severe pain. The shelter administered pain medication and are keeping him calm until our arrival. This boy cannot wait for care, and that means it will be a higher cost using the specialist vet. Please help us get this boy pain relief and the care he needs today!”

Update: “Our emergency intake, Benji Lee, is admitted with our favorite specialty ER. His lower jaw is dislocated with several areas of fractures. He filled the entire room with the smell of infection, and he is in severe pain. His case is complicated and needs the expertise of the dentist team, but they are not available until Monday. A soft muzzle will be applied to stabilize his jaw, bloodwork will be run, and massive amounts of pain medication will be administered as well as antibiotics through the weekend. Our hope is to fix this 12 pound boy, and we need your help to do it! Our estimate currently stands at $7000 but could be more if he needs specialized imaging like a CT scan. The vet feels his dental disease weakened his jaw, and he may have gotten stuck, and the damage was the result of him pulling his face free. This isn’t a fresh injury and is at least a few days old. Either way, he is safe and in the absolute best care to keep him comfortable.”

Pet Food Pantry Support: Helping Families In Need

We are excited to be able to support Citizens for a No-kill Philadelphia and Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) at their pet pantry event last weekend in Northern Liberties! We were able to donate several hundred pounds of cat food for families in need thanks to a grant from Cares, Finance of America. Food and supplies distributed today are vital for families who have trouble making ends meet. Together we can do more! #teamwork #community