Redefining how we rescue becomes challenging when adoptions are slow.

Since we  are a No KIll establishment and since cats requiring assistance are in plentiful supply we often feel as if we are gridlocked.  A frustrating situation but resources and space are by necessity, finite

It’s just a fact of life.

Whilst cats in care continue to receive vaccinations, dentals and socialising we utilise another avenue:  public requests for help.    With this we can still make an astounding difference.  Below are just three cases which illustrate what we have been able to do.

Unfortunately if we don’t have enough committed funds as in monthly donations, even this will become difficult.

Tilley  was a stray who turned up in the yard of one of our facebook followers.  Having been off work due to  chronic illness, this lady was struggling to look after her own financial needs.  When she contacted us we told her to take Tilly to our vet for examination which revealed an estimated twelve year old cat,, desexed but not chipped.

Tilly had a cough.  Chest xrays were done and the cough was the beginning of Pneumonia.  A couple of days in hosptital, a blood test and antibiotics, a drip and Tilly went home with her ‘feeder’ to live the way a twelve year old lady should in the Winter.  

 Later Tilly had many of her teeth out and was treated for Asthma.  Recently she was checked again and given a low dose of steroids.  We continue to support her.

Bumper was another cat who would call in for the odd feed and a chat.  He was a tom cat, a status we were anxious to change but before we could  even try he turned up one eveing with his mouth swollen to twice its size.  He tried to ‘talk‘ to her.  An out of hours vet advised euthanasia.  The October long weekend in 2017 saw him admitted to our vets with a broken jaw.

 As usual our funds were low.

There were two breaks,  requiring separate surgeries, one to wire the first break and one to insert a plate.  Bumper became a firm favourite of the staff since he was in hospital for weeks.
He was also an attention seeking cat.  I would often joke about him calling out ‘nurse nurse!’ because when he came back to us at Catmint Cottage that’s exactly what occurred.  He was always calling for something!  Bumper  was finally desexed and is now up for adoption.  He’s currently being fostered but needs a second dental.  


Lilly was one of the saddest cases of all.  Caught from a street colony on a freezing night during the coldest weeks of Winter,  she was very close to death.  Incredibly ill with blood poisoning from Pyometra  and a ruptured uterus containing a dead fetus.   Emergency surgery was performed along with all the supportive and diagnostic tests required plus hospitalisation.

Lilly went home with her rescuer to be given an enormous amount of TLC.  A subsequent bout of Catflu developed in to Pneumonia and Lilly was in need of extra medical help.  It has taken Lilly a long time to get well.  She still needs a dental.

 We operate in the Western suburbs of Sydney where the challenges are heavy.
Donations can help us make a huge difference in every way possible.  There is so much more to be done.

Below is Bumper and secondly Lilly.

I first heard about Miss Marple from other rescuers.  MM had arrived at a crowded suburban pound where she was recorded as a senior of eight years  with allergy issues.  ‘Fleabitten’ was mentioned.  It  conjured up visions of a raggedy moth eaten cat.  Obviously the cards were stacked against her when you consider the competition of young attractive adults and kittens galore.

Other than being intrigued by her name I did not pay much attention.  Imagination kicked in though, as it is apt to do and visions of a cat detective floated through my head.  Murder investigations, following the clues, pince nez on a cat.  A wise and logical mind, clever deductions made by a super intelligent  and shrewd feline.
I heard there was a move afoot by rescue groups to help her.  A few complications evolved and the ‘save’ fell through at which point nobody expected her to make it out alive.

 Queen sleeping it off after a concert.
Not quite!
Queen our boofy boy "enjoyed" a day at the "Vet Spa" getting his much needed dental, kidney check up plus manicure, ear clean and nose job. With a history of stomatitis (inflammation of gums/mouth) that hasn't cleared after his first dental, he is now a toothless chomper. I'm pretty sure that won't hold back his appetite. He had a big day followed by a good night's sleep to recover. I won't be missing his lovely fragrant breath 🤢 😂

Read more about Queen and his rescue journey with us on our website. https://www.catmintcottagestreetcatrescue.com.au/adopt-quee…

Linda xo

Many would look at me and say I'm a loveable boofy boy. Well, I won't dispute that! My name is Queen .. yes, that's right Queen, inspired by Freddie Mercury and his rock band ... pretty cool I think. 

I wasn't in a good way when I first arrived and PTS was suggested since life with continually ulcerated, bleeding, infected and painful paws was no way for me to live, BUT with daily treatment for many months my paws have healed and have been good ever since. I had likely cancerous lesions on my nose which have since been removed thanks to all the kind people that donated to make this possible. Unfortunately, I also have other health issues that need managing. I'm on a prescription veterinary diet for urinary issues, have stomatitis (inflammation of gums/mouth) and a chronic weepy eye. I'm also FIV positive and a senior citizen so staying healthy is very important for me.
  UPDATE
QUEEN  is currently on an adoption trial.  He settled right in and lapped up the attention :)

Meet Monsieur Masky. Seemed fitting to add Monsieur to his name seeing that he had grown some lovely long distinguished whiskers.
We posted about him a few months back when he came limping along to his regular nightly dinner. After a consult at the vets, it was confirmed he had an abcess on his paw and required antibiotics and time to heal. He was suppose to recover after a couple of weeks, but being FIV+, he took a lil longer - 1.5 months. During that time he was also being treated for an eye inflammation.
In the meantime, Masky has enjoyed having a warm bed and regular healthy meals. He started off as a two-toned kitty - light grey on the front half and brownish on the back half. He's now evened out with a dark grey covering and brown highlights.
Masky is a shy, placid cat. He's the fur-baby that's scared of loud noises and would hide under the blankets if he could. He adores affection and prefers close companionship... following me around, sits in my lap and gives me face rubs. Did I mention he'll join you for yoga too?

If you would like to sponsor Masky while he is in foster care please go here :
https://catmintcottagestreetcatrescue.com.au/donate.html
If you would like information on Masky with a view to adopting him and would like to meet him please go here:
https://www.catmintcottagestreetcatrescue.com.au/adopt.html