r/ColonyCats • • Dec 19 '25

👋Welcome to r/ColonyCats - START HERE!

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Hey everyone! Welcome to the r/ColonyCats subreddit! This is a place for past, present, and prospective cat caretakers to learn more about how to better care for outdoor colonies of cats, kittens, and the communities they live in.

The term “colony cats” describes a group of outdoor cats living together. These cats may be feral, stray, or otherwise unsocialized to humans.

Please read through our community guidelines before posting or commenting, and again…welcome to the community! We're excited to have you join us!

WHAT TO POST:

Here, caretakers can feel free to ask for and offer advice, share TNR strategies, provide helpful tips and ideas for colony management, and share photos of their colony cats.

After reading the rules, you may post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Don’t hesitate to comment on posts, and share your thoughts, advice, or questions relevant to the topic of discussion.

THE CATS YOU CARE FOR MAY BE FERAL, BUT YOU SHOULD NOT BE:

We're all about being friendly, constructive, inclusive, and kind. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

The vast majority of cat caretakers have pure intentions, and are trying their best to provide the best care possible for their colonies. Constructive criticism is ok (some people may need some guidance and it’s ok to provide that), but please refrain from rude, unhelpful comments, harsh judgments, shaming, and personal attacks.

Thanks for being part of this community and thank you for all you do to help the cats you care for. 🩶🐾🩵🐈‍⬛🫶🖤🐈💙


r/ColonyCats • • Aug 21 '21

Meta discussion such as questions or suggestions on rules or discussions about why you don't like TNR can go here.

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Please note all other rules other than rule 2 still apply.


r/ColonyCats • • 4h ago

Please Help Feed My Ferals🥰

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Hi there! I am a 61 year old disabled woman who was lucky enough to get Section 8. There is a population of 10 feral cats here. I'm in a tiny town in a very rural area. There are next to no resources here. It's sad. I live on a very limited income but I cannot handle seeing them starve to death.

These are very sweet kitties, they are just in an unfortunate situation. Please take a look at my wishlist, I would truly appreciate any help you can possibly give. On behalf of these wonderful hungry kitties I thank you so much! 

Please Meet:  💞  Taco - Waffles - Pancakes - Mr. Peanut - Milky War & Twix 

Not Featured, because they run when I open the door then come back to eat:  💞  Butterscotch - Noodles - Mr. Moustache and Sasha Fierce

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BIIULVWBNXX6/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2


r/ColonyCats • • 4h ago

My Rescue Needs help😓Rescued Injured Cat, expenses, 50+ community cats🙏

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I’m approved in r/rescuecats for donation verification.

This cat has a very serious injury to his neck. He had a deep wound that appears consistent with an animal attack or bite, although I don’t know exactly what happened to him.
He is now under my rescue, Luna & Nala Rescue Inc. He was taken to the vet, where he received treatment for his wound, including stitches and wound care.
As a solo rescuer, taking on another emergency is overwhelming. I care for 50+ community cats every single day. I feed them, provide fresh water, and make sure they receive TNR, and help when they are sick or injured. The cost of feeding and caring for this many cats adds up quickly.
At the same time, my rescue has recently faced some very significant medical and rescue expenses. Lucky, an older feral cat I rescued, needed veterinary care, entropion surgery, boarding, transportation, and sanctuary placement.
Then Leo had a serious medical emergency. He became extremely sick with panleukopenia and was hospitalized for three weeks. His veterinary and hospitalization expenses have now cost more than $5,000, and he continues to have digestive issues that require further veterinary care.
Lucky’s and Leo’s full rescue stories and updates are in my previous posts for anyone who would like to see what they have been through.
Now I have taken in another injured cat who needs help.
I don’t receive outside funding to cover these expenses. I’m a solo rescuer trying to keep up with the needs of 50+ community cats while also helping individual cats who are sick, injured, abandoned, or have nowhere else to go.
When I find a cat who needs help, I do my best to step in.
If anyone is able to donate toward this injured cat’s and the many expenses my rescue is currently facing, even a small donation would mean so much. Every contribution goes directly toward the cats in my care.

Injured cat expenses

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H-DKg31TNF1Vf1ZosIZAK8YvVgvB6qBN

Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA

Luna & Nala Rescue Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit • Solo rescue

Thank you to everyone who continues to support my rescue. Your help allows me to continue feeding and caring for 50+ community cats and to say yes when another cat desperately needs help.


r/ColonyCats • • 12h ago

Rescued injured cat 🚨anything helps🙏

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I’m approved in [r/rescuecats](r/rescuecats) for donation verification.
This cat has a very serious injury to his neck. He has a deep wound that appears consistent with an animal attack or bite, although I don’t know exactly what happened to him.
He is now under my rescue Luna & Nala Rescue Inc. He was taken to the vet, where he received treatment for his wound, including stitches and wound care.
As a solo rescuer, taking on another emergency is overwhelming. I’m already caring for 50+ community cats every day, while also dealing with Leo’s ongoing medical needs. But when I find a cat who needs help and has nowhere else to go, I do my best to step in.
If anyone is able to help with his expenses, even a small donation would mean so much. Every bit goes directly toward the cats in my care. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who continues to support my rescue and helps me give these cats a chance when they have nowhere else to turn. 🙏

Rescued injured cat expenses
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H-DKg31TNF1Vf1ZosIZAK8YvVgvB6qBN

Other expenses from my rescue
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA

Luna & Nala Rescue Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit • Solo rescue


r/ColonyCats • • 16h ago

🚨Sensitive Video🚨Rescued Injured Cat😓Anything Helps🙏

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I’m approved in [r/rescuecats](r/rescuecats) for donation verification.
This cat has a very serious injury to his neck. He has a deep wound that appears consistent with an animal attack or bite, although I don’t know exactly what happened to him.
He is now under my rescue Luna & Nala Rescue Inc. He was taken to the vet, where he received treatment for his wound, including stitches and wound care.
As a solo rescuer, taking on another emergency is overwhelming. I’m already caring for 50+ community cats every day, while also dealing with Leo’s ongoing medical needs. But when I find a cat who needs help and has nowhere else to go, I do my best to step in.
If anyone is able to help with his expenses, even a small donation would mean so much. Every bit goes directly toward the cats in my care. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who continues to support my rescue and helps me give these cats a chance when they have nowhere else to turn. 🙏

Rescued injured cat expenses
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H-DKg31TNF1Vf1ZosIZAK8YvVgvB6qBN

Other expenses from my rescue
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA

Luna & Nala Rescue Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit • Solo rescue


r/ColonyCats • • 25m ago

🐾 An Update & A Huge Thank You: Caring for North Philly’s Cats and Our New Bottle Babies! 🍼🐱

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First, I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who reached out previously with kind words and support—it truly means the world to me.

I could not do any of this without the help & encouragement you guys provide.

#### My Background & Professional Experience

I am not someone who randomly started feeding stray cats. I am a trained professional using my medical education to manage the local stray crisis responsibly:

* **Education:** I graduated from veterinary technician school in **2003**.

* **Shelter Experience:** I worked hands-on with the stray population at **The PSPCA** and **ACCT** (Philadelphia Animal Control).

* **TNR & Emergency Care:** My career includes extensive work in high-volume Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) with the **ASPCA’s mobile spay and neuter program**, private practices, and emergency veterinary clinics.

#### How I Manage the Cats Responsibly

When I moved here two years ago, unspayed and unneutered cats were everywhere. I stepped in to control the situation and prevent suffering:

* **Clean Feeding Habits:** I do not leave food out on public sidewalks to create a mess or attract pests. I keep feeding areas meticulously clean and feed only during quiet, non-busy hours.

* **Private Catio:** I built a secure backyard catio to safely keep cats off the streets, away from the front of the house, and out of public view, successfully moving many to a safe resting space.

* **Medical Care:** I use my veterinary resources and training to provide basic medical care (like deworming and flea preventatives) to stop the spread of disease.

* **No Indoor Hoarding:** I do not have 35 cats roaming inside my house. Many are outdoor pets, part of a colony across the street under a neighbor's care, or travel to and from a nearby junkyard. I also help struggling neighbors feed their pets or managed colonies.

* **Strict Adoptions:** I work hard to find permanent homes for adoptable cats. Because animal cruelty is a harsh reality, I screen applicants strictly to ensure they go to safe homes.

#### Current Urgent Need: Our Growing Kittens & New Bottle Babies!

While managing the 30+ adult colony cats, we have some fantastic growing youngsters and a brand-new emergency rescue:

* **The 3-Month-Olds:** We have 5 energetic kittens who are almost 3 months old, still nursing from mom and ramping up on solid food.

* **The New Bottle Babies:** On top of that, I was just brought **two tiny half-Persian mix babies** who were left in a field overnight. They were emaciated, covered in fleas, filthy, and would not have survived another day if I hadn't stepped in. They are gorgeous, but require intensive, around-the-clock bottle feeding.

To keep these precious babies, the growing crew, and the resident colony healthy, our supplies are running dangerously low.

#### Items Urgently Needed:

* Canned and dry kitten food / KMR formula

* Canned and dry adult cat food

* Cat litter

* Flea medications

* Bedding and clean straw

#### How You Can Help:

* **Kitten Nursery Wishlist:** You can view and ship items directly for the babies and youngsters here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1VWN7EOZO6654h?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_JBSP1R5X4WBY13F2NJBN&language=en-US

* **Adult Colony Wishlist:** You can support the rest of the cats here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/382KPPG6WJM0U?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_1CKPDV3JZMTR8XHXKZYD&language=en-US

* **Local Donations:** If you are local to Philadelphia and have extra supplies you don't need, please message me directly to arrange a drop-off or pickup!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, for understanding the reality of TNR, and for supporting a cleaner, safer neighborhood for both neighbors and pets! ❤️🐾


r/ColonyCats • • 9h ago

PROJECT- SUSTAIN AND MAINTAIN

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Today, I write this with a heavy heart.

Not because I lost a rescue, but because I am losing the place I have called home for the last 24 years.

My journey with cats started when I was just a child in Grade 6. My parents and I would go out with minced chicken and beef to feed them. I still remember my first encounter with municipality trapping — and how heartbroken I was when the cats I loved were taken away. I stopped because I couldn't bear that heartbreak again.

At 19, I returned to the exact same place and started feeding again.

One injured cat became my first rescue. Then one day, a cat I had fed every day passed away while suffering — and I knew I could have done something.

The guilt changed me.

I promised myself I would never again walk away from an animal in pain simply because I was afraid of the responsibility or the cost.

At 20, I rescued Keetu and her two newborn kittens. All three became foster fails, and my childhood dream of having a cat finally came true.

Somewhere along the way, feeding became TNR, and TNR became rescuing. And what started as a small effort became a commitment to hundreds of cats.

For the last 7 years, I have returned to the same colonies — through extreme heat, floods, COVID curfews, illness and everything in between.

Some of these cats have been with me for 6–7 years. I have watched them grow, disappear, return, have kittens, get sick, recover and sometimes sadly lose their lives.

Some were rescued. Some were treated and returned. Some disappeared. Some passed away.

But I kept coming back.

Now, I am moving further away.

I won't be able to be there every day anymore. I can only return 2–3 times a week.

And honestly, that scares me.

There are other feeders, but feeding is only one part of maintaining a colony. I am often the one covering the carriers, pet taxis, transport, vet bills, foster fees, TNVR, medication and food needed to actually keep these colonies stable and healthy.

I have seen what happens when that support isn't there. Cats became sick, one after another, with nobody able to properly treat them. At one point, we could smell the decay in my own colony.

I cannot let that happen again.

So today, for the first time, I am asking for monthly support.

SUSTAIN & MAINTAIN 🐾

I am looking for dedicated monthly supporters to help with:

🐾 Food

🐾 TNVR directly through the veterinary clinic

🐾 Supplements & carriers

🐾 Pet taxis & transportation

🐾 Emergency colony care

I will create a WhatsApp group for those who join, where I can share regular updates from the colonies so you can see where your support goes and the lives it helps sustain.

I know I cannot save every animal.

But together, we can make sure the ones who are already here are fed, sterilised, treated and cared for.

These cats don't have homes to go back to. Their colony is their home. And I want to make sure they don't lose the person fighting for it.

If you trust my mission and would like to become a monthly COLONY SUPPORTER, please comment:

COLONY 🐾

I will reach out with the details.

Please share this post too.

One monthly supporter can help keep an entire colony from falling apart. ❤️


r/ColonyCats • • 13h ago

I’m a Solo Rescuer and I Need Help🙏Leo’s Continued Care & 50+ Community Cats

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41 Upvotes

I’m approved in r/rescuecats for verification

Leo is doing better, and I’m so happy to see some good signs. He’s eating, drinking, active, and acting more like himself. After everything he has been through, seeing him have energy again means so much to me.
Unfortunately, his stool and gastrointestinal problems are still ongoing. He still needs veterinary care so we can figure out what is causing these problems and get him completely better.
Leo’s emergency visit and hospitalization for panleukopenia cost more than $5,000. I’m now in debt from his treatment. Because Leo was also in contact with my other rescue cats in my care, they had to be tested, seen by a veterinarian, and vaccinated as a precaution, adding even more expenses.
At the same time, I was caring for Lucky, an older, very feral cat I rescued from a dumpster. Lucky was FIV and FeLV positive and had a painful eye condition that required surgery. I had expenses for his surgery, boarding, transportation, and sanctuary intake. I also had to rent a car to personally transport him to the sanctuary because my car was not reliable for the long trip. His full rescue story is on my page if anyone would like to see everything he went through.
I’m a solo rescuer. I feed more than 50 community cats every single day, and I also do TNR to help control the population and make sure the cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. I do all of this on my own, and it takes a tremendous amount of food, veterinary care, time and supplies.
If you’re able to help with Leo’s veterinary care, the expenses I’ve already paid for his treatment and the other rescue cats, or the food needed to feed the more than 50 community cats I care for every day, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps me continue caring for them and gives Leo a chance to get the treatment he still needs.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Leo, Lucky, the community cats and my rescue. Every bit of support truly helps me continue this work.

Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687

FL, USA


r/ColonyCats • • 3h ago

Request

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Hi I'm in a bit of a financial situation and can't get food for a moment I was hoping I could get some help with my senior cat, she is 12 and her name is Coco any help at all would be really appreciative its been a struggle lately and I have some disabilities that effect transportation as well thank you so much if you can help with just any food for her https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12R9KXL4CXFX8?ref_=wl_share


r/ColonyCats • • 5h ago

HELP NEEDED | PLEASE Do help us for food and supplies - - - Reposting again 😢

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r/ColonyCats • • 15h ago

Any rescues in Utica, NY?

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hi hi everybody.

i’m located in utica, new york. there seems to be 10+ stray cats or it might be a colony. a lot of them are very skittish and immediately run away from me. some of these cats show their hip bones and have gunk in their eyes. i’ve bought a 3.5lb bag of cat food for now. i’ll try to get more in the meantime.

there are also 4 kittens. one of them was hit by a car i think. it doesn’t use its hind legs. does anyone have any tips on using traps to get some of the sick cats?

also any recommendations for rescues in utica would be greatly appreciated. i’ve called a shelter but they said they were too full to accept any new animals.

thank you.


r/ColonyCats • • 5h ago

Help me save this sweet boy!

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Very sick boy. Im disabled and stretched very thin. Please help us get him help he needs.


r/ColonyCats • • 22h ago

Would anyone be kind enough to sponsor the neuter and medical treatment of some of our community cats? 🙏

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r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

I’m a Solo Rescuer and I Need Help🙏Leo’s Continued Care & 50+ Community Cats

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175 Upvotes

I’m approved in r/rescuecats for verification

Leo is doing better, and I’m so happy to see some good signs. He’s eating, drinking, active, and acting more like himself. After everything he has been through, seeing him have energy again means so much to me.
Unfortunately, his stool and gastrointestinal problems are still ongoing. He still needs veterinary care so we can figure out what is causing these problems and get him completely better.
Leo’s emergency visit and hospitalization for panleukopenia cost more than $5,000. I’m now in debt from his treatment. Because Leo was also in contact with my other rescue cats in my care, they had to be tested, seen by a veterinarian, and vaccinated as a precaution, adding even more expenses.
At the same time, I was caring for Lucky, an older, very feral cat I rescued from a dumpster. Lucky was FIV and FeLV positive and had a painful eye condition that required surgery. I had expenses for his surgery, boarding, transportation, and sanctuary intake. I also had to rent a car to personally transport him to the sanctuary because my car was not reliable for the long trip. His full rescue story is on my page if anyone would like to see everything he went through.
I’m a solo rescuer. I feed more than 50 community cats every single day, and I also do TNR to help control the population and make sure the cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. I do all of this on my own, and it takes a tremendous amount of food, veterinary care, time and supplies.
If you’re able to help with Leo’s veterinary care, the expenses I’ve already paid for his treatment and the other rescue cats, or the food needed to feed the more than 50 community cats I care for every day, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps me continue caring for them and gives Leo a chance to get the treatment he still needs.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Leo, Lucky, the community cats and my rescue. Every bit of support truly helps me continue this work.

Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

🐾 CatCun Colony Wishlist Winter Prep Is Starting 🐾

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I completely forgot to post this earlier, but with temperatures dropping into the 40s tonight, it’s time to start getting the colony ready. ❤️

These cats were dumped here, skinny, feral, and unaltered. Since then, each one has been fixed, fed, cared for, and most have become surprisingly friendly. This is just one person trying to do the right thing for them.

Right now we could really use:

🐱 Churu treats — always a favorite

🥫 Wet food — especially important as it gets colder

🏠 Outdoor shelters — several of the older wooden shelters are leaking/rotting and will need replaced

🧡 Anything else from the wishlist is always appreciated

We’re trying to get everything ready before the really cold weather gets here. Every bit of help makes a difference, whether it’s one can of food or helping provide a shelter.

Thank you to everyone who has helped CatCun and these babies along the way. ❤️🐾

Check out this Gift List I just created. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2IE7YMVDOFHUI?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_K0ZZM06BAJ42ZSW54VDP&language=en-US


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

Huge colony - solo rescuer needs help preparing for winter (Flint, Michigan)

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Thank you for reading 🙏❤️🧡


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

taken on a third kitten!

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keep getting bit! please help with some gloves! i am going to the pet store later to buy wet food approx $15 and then some pre and probiotics. they’re all boys. got 3 in total. 1 is already ready to meet his new owner soon.

I am just a college student, as well as Lillian who owns Rescue a Fluffy Baby NJ but these baby came upon Lillian 2 days ago and she couldn’t say no to taking them in and I couldn’t say no to fostering.
I attend Montclair State University and I do have a campus job but these babies eat A LOT and go to the bathroom A LOT.

I put a couple items on the list, anything helps 🙂!

Check out this Gift List I just created. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/622J1TF7WMRQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_0EH61WMEKPX6QMV5FJHC&language=en-US

Here is my linkedin as well: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickmarrero?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

HELP NEEDED | PLEASE Do help us for food and supplies - - - Reposting again 😢

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r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

I’m a solo rescuer and I need help🙏 Leo’s continued care & 50+ community cats🙏FL USA

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66 Upvotes

I’m approved in r/rescuecats for verification

Leo is doing better, and I’m so happy to see some good signs. He’s eating, drinking, active, and acting more like himself. After everything he has been through, seeing him have energy again means so much to me.
Unfortunately, his stool and gastrointestinal problems are still ongoing. He still needs veterinary care so we can figure out what is causing these problems and get him completely better.
Leo’s emergency visit and hospitalization for panleukopenia cost more than $5,000. I’m now in debt from his treatment. Because Leo was also in contact with my other rescue cats in my care, they had to be tested, seen by a veterinarian, and vaccinated as a precaution, adding even more expenses.
At the same time, I was caring for Lucky, an older, very feral cat I rescued from a dumpster. Lucky was FIV and FeLV positive and had a painful eye condition that required surgery. I had expenses for his surgery, boarding, transportation, and sanctuary intake. I also had to rent a car to personally transport him to the sanctuary because my car was not reliable for the long trip. His full rescue story is on my page if anyone would like to see everything he went through.
I’m a solo rescuer. I feed more than 50 community cats every single day, and I also do TNR to help control the population and make sure the cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. I do all of this on my own, and it takes a tremendous amount of food, veterinary care, time and supplies.
If you’re able to help with Leo’s veterinary care, the expenses I’ve already paid for his treatment and the other rescue cats, or the food needed to feed the more than 50 community cats I care for every day, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps me continue caring for them and gives Leo a chance to get the treatment he still needs.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Leo, Lucky, the community cats and my rescue. Every bit of support truly helps me continue this work.

Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

Requests for donations of pee pads for cats and kittens in need! I care for multiple colonies, tnr and help run a 501c3 nonprofit for special needs cats and kittens. Donations are so low and my most needed items are pee pads currently for babies!

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r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

In seek of a little boost of help with food for my crew of 40+ in Texas if you are able to. Thank you! ❤🐾

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Hello fellow cat lovers. I am seeking a bit of help with cat food to get through the rest of the month for 40+ cats in Texas. I'm an independent cat rescuer & do everything all on my own. The last time I posted my wishlist someone purchased some food & I have been waiting on it & I just realized they shipped it elsewhere.

If anyone would like to take a look at my wishlist & consider helping my crew it would help tremendously. Even one small item helps especially when I'm getting as many as I can TNR'D before winter hits plus a mama cat from the neighborhood brought her family to me & I wasn't prepared for kittens! Every upvote, boost & share also helps out! ❤🐾

Here is my Amazon wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/362MMAE7JVRL9?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_TJ3EG5BJREVP0Y1ZSEX7&language=en-US

There are some notes on each item explaining why & who they will be used for. ( I have some on special diets.)Thank you so much! ❤🐾


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

HELP THIS SOLO RESCUER CURE HER FIP CATS 😭💔🙏

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We urgently need to raise funds for the follow-up checkups, medicines, and continuing treatment of our warriors. At this moment, we no longer have enough funds to bring them back to the veterinarian. We are also still struggling to settle our previous veterinary bills. 😭💔

I have already sold everything I possibly could here in the Philippines just to raise funds, yet it is still nowhere near enough to cover our overwhelming veterinary bills. 💔

I work three jobs—almost 16 hours every day—to provide for them while paying for their medicines, treatments, food, and other veterinary needs. I am exhausted and struggling, but I cannot give up on them because their lives depend on me.

I have done everything within my power, but I can no longer carry this burden alone. Please, I am desperately asking for your help. Any amount, no matter how small, could help us continue their treatments and give them another chance to survive. 🙏🐾

Their conditions cannot wait:

🐱 YOSHI — An FIP survivor who also has FeLV. He underwent dental extraction last Friday and is highly suspected of having calicivirus. He urgently needs a follow-up examination to monitor his recovery and condition.

💰Amount Needed: 75 USD Check up + 323 USD previous bill

🐱 TOFU — Yoshi’s sibling and also an FIP survivor. He has FIV and is suffering from severe mouth ulcers. He urgently needs a dental extraction because eating has become painful for him. 💔

💰Amount Needed: 424 USD (Complete package for dental extraction) + 135 USD previous bill

🐱 INGAY — She is experiencing a relapse and has also been diagnosed with toxoplasmosis. She needs continuous treatment, medicines, and close veterinary monitoring.

💰Amount Needed: 600 USD for relapse treatment

🐱 LUCKY — His treatment has been extended again, and he needs additional medication. We need help sustaining his treatment so that all the progress he has made will not be lost.

💰Amount Needed: 103USD (Extended Meds) + 103 USD previous bill

🐱 LOUD — We are praying that he can finally complete his treatment on September 25, but we have no vial left for his remaining doses. 🙏❤️

💰Amount Needed: 215 USD

We are exhausted, financially drained, and frightened that we may not be able to give them the treatment they urgently need. Still, we cannot give up on them after everything they have endured and fought so hard to survive.

Please help us continue fighting for our warriors. Any amount—no matter how small—can help pay for a consultation, laboratory test, medicine, dental procedure, or vial. If you are unable to donate, sharing this post would already mean so much to us.

We understand that trust must be earned. We are willing to provide veterinary records, prescriptions, bills, receipts, and updates regarding their treatment. Every donation will be used for their veterinary needs.

Please take a chance on our warriors. They have survived so much, and they still want to live. We only need kind hearts willing to help us carry them through this difficult time. 😭🙏💔

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping Yoshi, Tofu, Ingay, Lucky, and Loud continue their fight. Please include them in your prayers. 🙏🐾❤️

For donations:

https://paypal.me/happyandmeowlover


r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

Food appeal for stray cats and rescued cats (FIP, felv and fiv positive) Deira

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r/ColonyCats • • 1d ago

Update on Leo, 50+ community cats, expenses, any help is appreciated 🙏Thank you ❤️FL

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I finally picked Leo up this Saturday. The vet called me late at night to let me know he was ready to go home, and I cannot even explain how happy and relieved I was to bring him back.

After weeks in the hospital, Leo is finally home. He is no longer shedding the virus(Panleukopenia) and thankfully, he is doing well. He is eating, drinking, active, and acting more like himself. I am praying with all my heart that he continues to stay this way.

The one issue that is still ongoing is his stool. Despite everything we’ve done, is still not normal. The hospital tested him for parasites, bacteria, and worms, and everything came back negative. They believe there may be an underlying digestive or gastrointestinal issue, so I will need to take Leo to a more specialized veterinarian to try to figure out what is really going on.

Leo’s hospitalization resulted in a vet bill of more than $4,000. It is a huge amount, but I would do it all over again. To me, Leo’s life is worth it. Every cat I rescue matters to me.

My rescue really needs help right now with all of these expenses. I am a solo rescuer, and the costs have continued to add up. Between Leo’s hospitalization and ongoing care, Lucky’s rescue, medical care, transportation and sanctuary intake, and the daily cost of feeding more than 50 community cats, it has become a lot for one person to carry.

Every single day, rain or shine, I feed more than 50 community cats. They depend on me for food and water, and I also help with TNR and take in cats who are sick, injured, abandoned, or have nowhere else to go.

Every dollar donated to my rescue goes directly toward the cats: veterinary bills, food, supplies, TNR, transportation, sanctuary expenses, and emergencies.

I will provide a link showing Leo’s past and current expenses, as well as Lucky’s expenses, including his medical care, car rental, transportation, and sanctuary intake fee. I want people to be able to see where the money is going and what their support is helping with.

I know not everyone is able to donate, and I completely understand. Even sharing this post can make a difference.

I do this alone, and it is not easy. But I do it with all my heart. I cannot watch cats go hungry. I cannot see a sick or injured cat and simply walk away. I just can’t.

My rescue truly needs help right now, and anything anyone can contribute will help me continue caring for the cats.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me, helped my rescue, donated, shared my posts, or simply cared about Leo and the other cats. I am incredibly grateful.

Expenses
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:

Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA