The M & M Boys

... melt in your heart not your hands. I know a little corny but couldn't resist when we received the following great update from Malcolm and Massimo's new family.

Greetings, I adopted Malcolm 3 weeks ago and came back for Massimo (we call him Mo, or Mo Mo) 1 week ago. I call them the M & M boys, just like Mauer and Morneau!

Malcolm

They are getting along famously – love to run wild, tackle each other, and tumble around. I love them both.

Massimo

Thanks
Roberta

FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic, Sat., Sept. 26

Feline Rescue, Inc. FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
MINNEAPOLIS
Calhoun Village Shopping Center
3246 West Lake Street

-FREE nail clippings for cats and kittens
-Learn why cats scratch
-Tips on clipping your cat's nails
-Recommendations on cat scratching posts/surfaces.

****All cats and kittens must be in carriers****

Foster a Celestial Kitten

Update: we found a wonderful new foster home for the Celestials. They are growing up right on schedule, and should be ready for adoption in mid-November.

We forgot to mention yesterday that Sun, Moon, and Star are looking for a foster home. They had their vet check yesterday, where we confirmed that the little boys are about 6 weeks old, and appear healthy (other than having fleas, which are currently being treated). They are already well-socialized, are good eaters from the dish, and love to play.

Of course they love to play. Who wouldn't want a few of these fuzz balls to liven things up for a month or two?

If you are interested in fostering these kitties for Feline Rescue, please contact Cathy at 651-230-3263.

New Kits on the Block

Three little kittens were brought into the shelter last night. Their mother was killed in the road, no doubt seeking food for her family. Then it took over a day to locate the kittens to bring them in, so they were dirty and crying from hunger. It was 8pm, but I jumped in the car and drove across town to get them.
STAR, MOON, AND SUNToday is a better day, they are eating well and playing lots. They have already been to the vet and their age was confirmed as about six weeks and all three are boys.

STAR SAYS, "YOU'RE STRANGLING ME!"MOON SAYS "SHUT YOUR TRAP!"MEALTIMEI'm sad for their mom. Please spay or neuter your pets and don't let them wander.

Sad boy Elmo doing well after surgery

Elmo had his surgery, and he's doing well. He's very grateful to his fairy godmother, Susan, and he's happy to be convalescing at the wonderful foster home of Pat and Jim. These fantastic fosters double as Elmo's physical therapists; he has to do leg exercises twice a day.

He may not be a sad boy any more, but he's probably embarrassed that somebody stole his pants:

Twin Cities Cat Fanciers Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers Needed for a Fun Event!
Twin Cities Cat Fanciers Cat Show
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Contact Linda at 952-835-3901

The Twin Cities Cat Fanciers (TCCF) club has again asked Feline Rescue to volunteer at their cat show. TCCF is affiliated with the Cat Fanciers of America (CFA), the largest, oldest, pure breed cat organization in the world. In exchange for Feline Rescue’s help at the show, TCCP will donate a portion of the admission fee to Feline Rescue. We will also show two of our foster cats or kittens in the Household Pet category. You can be there to cheer them on! This is a great opportunity to get exposure for Feline Rescue.

We are looking for 6 people (adults or an adult with a child) who are able to volunteer for the full day, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. When you arrive a t 8:30 you will be given a brief training so that you know what you’re supposed to do. You will get a good, free lunch, and have some time to walk around and get a closer look at the show cats and the vendors. Someone from Feline Rescue will be there to help coordinate things and answer questions, also.

Volunteer Duties (Ring Steward): Sit in a judging ring. Spray and wipe the cages after cats are taken out.
Date: September 26, 2009, 8:30 – 5:30 (approx.)
Location: Veteran Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights (just off Hwy. 52)

If you are interested in volunteering at this event please call Linda at 952-835-3901.

FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic, Sat., Sept. 26

Feline Rescue, Inc. FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
MINNEAPOLIS
Calhoun Village Shopping Center
3246 West Lake Street

-FREE nail clippings for cats and kittens
-Learn why cats scratch
-Tips on clipping your cat's nails
-Recommendations on cat scratching posts/surfaces.

****All cats and kittens must be in carriers****

"Grunty" McCoyd

McCoyd, affectionately now named Grunty, has a wonderful new home, new family, and new friend Poe.

"Grunty" McCoyd

I wanted to thank you ladies and everyone at the shelter for helping us find and in adopting McCoyd. We've had him for just nearly a week so far but everything is going very well. We let him have free reign of the apartment with our resident cat, Poe, Monday evening and now they quickly seem to be becoming best friends!

We nicknamed him "Grunty" because of the little grunts he makes so frequently, that and it's a cute reference to a cartoon character we like. He's very sweet and cuddly. Brian is happy to see that he's a bit of a snuggler and lap cat, which Poe definately is not.

Attached are some photos and more to come later on as well :)

Thank you!
Megan & Brian

McCoyd and Poe's first introductions

McCoyd and Poe playing

Poe

Group Hug

Happiness is a group huddle

Happiness is also adopting a sweet kitten. Don't miss our adoption event 9/19 from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Roseville Petco.

Feline Rescue Gala TONIGHT

Our Gala = Fun, and Here's Why...

Top 10 Reasons to Join Us at the Caves

10) You can dress up as much or as little as you like. You don't have to wear high heels.

(9) You might see a ghost! The Caves are rumored to be haunted -- now's your chance to get a FREE guided tour from a costumed gangster!

(8) You won't want to miss the Silent Auction and get some good deals on some great items! Click here for a preview.

(7) To hear Sweet Jazz and its terrific rendition of jazz favorites. Dancing is only optional!

(6) We'll be introducing the photo contest winners.

(5) You can watch the debut of a great humorous video featuring Feline Rescue's cats.

(4) You may win something! Plus, Chuck and Don's has some great items to take home to your cats.

(3) This is Feline Rescue's biggest fundraising event of the year. We want to celebrate with you!

(2) Hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Need we say more?

And the number one reason to attend...

(1) One of our very own will be debuting her stand-up comedy routine.

Hope to see you all TONIGHT!

When:
TONIGHT Friday, Sept. 18th, beginning at 7:00 p.m...
(Cave Tours held at 7:30 & 8:00pm)

Where:
Wabasha St Caves
215 Wabasha St S
Saint Paul, MN

More info? Click here

Top 10 Reasons to attend the FR Gala Friday night

Our Gala = Fun, and Here's Why...

Top 10 Reasons to Join Us at the Caves

10) You can dress up as much or as little as you like. You don't have to wear high heels.

(9) You might see a ghost! The Caves are rumored to be haunted -- now's your chance to get a FREE guided tour from a costumed gangster!

(8) You won't want to miss the Silent Auction and get some good deals on some great items! Click here for a preview.

(7) To hear Sweet Jazz and its terrific rendition of jazz favorites. Dancing is only optional!

(6) We'll be introducing the photo contest winners.

(5) You can watch the debut of a great humorous video featuring Feline Rescue's cats.

(4) You may win something! Plus, Chuck and Don's has some great items to take home to your cats.

(3) This is Feline Rescue's biggest fundraising event of the year. We want to celebrate with you!

(2) Hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Need we say more?

And the number one reason to attend...

(1) One of our very own will be debuting her stand-up comedy routine.

Hope to see you all this Friday!

When:
This Friday! Sep 18th, beginning at 7:00 p.m...
(Cave Tours held at 7:30& 8:00pm)

Where:
Wabasha St Caves
215 Wabasha St S
Saint Paul, MN

More info? Click here

Cat/Kitten Adoption Event, Sat. 11-2 at Roseville Petco

Two Gorgeous Gals - Etta and Frida

Etta and Frida, fka Delilah and Mariah, are enjoying all of the attention from their new family.

I understand that the girls were very shy when they were returned to Feline Rescue, so whatever you did when they were living there cured them. I can't recall either of them having a shy moment as they immediately explored their new digs and settled right in. They both love to greet visitors and will show off to anyone that will pet or play with them. Frida stretches out in hopes that someone will pet her soft fur, and Etta lays flat on her back waiting for her belly rub; they almost always win a pet or rub.

They think they own this house and we are merely here to serve them (partially true). They are a very funny pair. If they think we aren't paying enough attention to them Etta will steal a page of paper and run off with it in her mouth, or Frida will jump into a lap and try to snuggle her nose into the crook of an arm.

As sisters they get along very well, grooming and caring for each other, with only an occasional spat to keep things interesting.

You may recall that their former owner said they liked to chew cords. Well, actually Frida is quite the chewer, but it's a part of her personality we just need to deal with this problem. Currently we are trying "Bitter Yuck" to see if we can stop her from chewing up our leather footstool. I really hope it works. If you have any ideas to share, we will be more than glad to try anything you can recommend.

Meanwhile, they have found their forever home as they have become a part of our family.

Judy

Feline Rescue Gala: Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

Feline Rescue Gala 09
"Making Mischief – Kitty Capers in the Caves"

In case you missed our spectacular 10th Anniversary Gala in 2008, here’s your second chance! Mark your calendar for Feline Rescue's 2nd Annual Gala at the Wabasha Street Caves on Friday, September 18, 2009, from 7-10 pm! Join us for a fun event featuring food, silent auction, music, and all things feline. Ticket info.

This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, and will feature live entertainment, both live and silent auctions, and the announcement of the winners of our annual Photo Contest.

Every year, Feline Rescue invites cat owners and members to submit their favorite photos of their feline friends. The winners of the contest will be featured in our 2010 calendar.

Go to our special gala website for all the info or contact: gala-info@felinerescue.org

Yin Yang and Rambler - Roommates Again

In April we posted an update for Yin Yang fka Hope, an FIV+ kitty who found a wonderful home. While Yin Yang was at the shelter her roommate was Rambler. Well, now Rambler and Yin Yang are back together again and slowly (from the look on Hope's face) renewing their friendship.

Yin Yang was ill when first rescued and recovered in foster care before moving to the shelter. After Yin Yang's first blog posting we learned that her name in her foster home was Hobo. Hobo and Rambler, sounds meant to be.

More from their family on how they are doing together.

Hi Again,

My wife and I adopted Yin Yang (Hope) in February, and then came back and got her former roommate Rambler last month.

Rambler is doing very well! He has found several perfect spots in the house to stretch out for long naps, and he loves to be in whatever room we're in. He's getting exercise going up and down the stairs for food and his litter box, and Yin Yang has even inspired him to take up some occasional playing.

Those two aren't the best of friends yet, but they have settled into a peaceful coexistence, and often seem to be following one another around.

We're glad we had the opportunity to provide Rambler with good home!

And so are we!

FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic, Sat., Sept. 12

Feline Rescue, Inc. FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
1661 County Road C West
Roseville, MN
(Located in north corner of Byerly's Shopping Center)

-FREE nail clippings for cats and kittens
-Learn why cats scratch
-Tips on clipping your cat's nails
-Recommendations on cat scratching posts/surfaces.

****All cats and kittens must be in carriers****

The Nannie

Once upon a time there was a little black and white kitten who had spent the entire three months of her short life at an impound facility in Princeton, MN. Unlike many facilities of this type, kitties are allowed to stay until they need room for more kitties, and it was just about at that point. First in, first out meant she and two adults were scheduled for euthanasia.

Feline Rescue agreed to take the black and white kitten, but unfortunately the transfer crew had very soft hearts and came home with the b/w kitten, named Eloise, the beautiful calico adult female who became Nannie, a handsome gray (blue) tomcat to be known as Princeton, and 4 kittens under 8 weeks old. You'll hear about them all eventually, but this is the story of Nannie and the littlest babies.

Here are the Princeton Trio, three fluffy 6-week-olds:
Blue (dilute torbie) Emily


Orange tabby Rupert and tiny brown tabby Olivia


They turned out to be shy. Very, very shy, and not at all experienced with eating from a dish. Their foster caregiver was making slow progress with domesticating these feral kittens, when somebody had a fantastic idea.

Nannie, who was originally housed with Eloise, turned out to be the friendliest calico girl you could ever meet.


She very fortunately was found to be already spayed, but Denise is of the firm opinion that calicos make the best moms, whatever their other faults may be, and whether they have had previous kittens or not. So, having very little to lose, we decided to see if Nannie and the Trio would take to each other.

Miracle of miracles, those kittens walked right up to Nannie to sniff and ask for baths. And Nannie obliged. It took her another day before she would let little Olivia play with her tail, but Olivia was desperate to do so and Nannie finally gave in. Though she's obviously not nursing, her very presence makes the littles feel more brave, and they are making great progress with socialization and eating.



We learned later that feral kittens are usually quickly euthanized because they don't do well in a noisy impound facility, and it's just kinder that way. Weren't these some lucky kittens, and all because of Eloise?

Another mama and babies

Please enjoy this video of a wonderful mama (currently named Kaye, but that may well change) and her just-born babies. They went to their foster home yesterday.

Sad boy at the vet with all sorts of broken bones

9/18/09: UPDATE!! "Sad boy" is now named Elmo and he has successfully went through surgery and found a foster home! We'd like to thank all of the people who have helped Elmo. An extra special thanks goes out to Susan.

A kind soul found this boy on the side of the road and thankfully brought him to the vet for help.

He's at the vet with a broken leg and broken hips, and he's going to take a lot of work before he can find his forever home. While other animal shelters may have chosen to euthanize him rather than invest love and money into his care, Feline Rescue knows he deserves a chance. But his vet bill is going to be very large. If you can help, please visit www.felinerescue.org or click the "Donate" button just to the right of this post.

Even though he has found a foster home, we are always in need of people to help with injured, elderly and/or special needs cats. If you have a space in your home and are able to help, please contact Cathy at 651-230-3263.

Foster Love

It's always fun to watch a group of foster kittens and cats become friends. Usually the older cats set the tone, and Carter and Allie are doing that in their foster home by making the young cats feel loved.

Christopher Robin, Carter, and Piglet Jr.

Allie and Carter

Allie and Christopher Robin

FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic, Sat., Sept. 12

Feline Rescue, Inc. FREE Cat Claw Clipping Clinic

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
1661 County Road C West
Roseville, MN
(Located in north corner of Byerly's Shopping Center)

-FREE nail clippings for cats and kittens
-Learn why cats scratch
-Tips on clipping your cat's nails
-Recommendations on cat scratching posts/surfaces.

****All cats and kittens must be in carriers****

Brightons on the loose

You'll be happy to hear that the Brightons are growing into rambunctious teenage boys - four together are a bit of a handful. They are now off oral antibiotics, and though we still have some snotty noses you would never recognize these kittens as the ones near death in the incubator slightly more than a month ago. Charlie and Chauncey paid a visit to the kitty ophthalmologist, who gave them some drops for their sore eyes. They had rather severe corneal ulcers and inflammation from what is probably a feline herpes virus, but are well on the road to recovery. He thinks their vision will be just fine, though Charlie will be left with a permanent squint because the layers at the edge of his eye fused while they were sealed shut for so long.

Thanks to the loving human care they received while so ill, all four boys are little bundles of purring feline love. They have started couch potato training, and Charlie especially loves movies and TV time. Taking an afternoon nap with them is like sleeping in a turbo engine - nothing like four purrs in surround sound.

Now that they have house privileges, with lots of room to run, this may be the last family portrait we manage. (L->R Chester, Chauncey, Chadwick, and Charles.)



This is their more typical activity on the cat tree.

Little Update on Lois and Lana

Adopted almost a year ago, two little 3 month old kittens Lois and Lana (fka Tina and Florence) have grown into two gorgeous, sleek cats. Their former foster caregiver just received a bunch of wonderful photos and an update.

Hello! I thought I would forward a few photos that we have of Lois and Lana. They’ve been wonderful and have grown a LOT! They’re both healthy, frisky and tons of fun. Thanks for helping to bring them into our lives.

Sincerely,

Toni, Rich and Josh