Meet Gris, a homeless, handsome young kit that recently wandered into the arms of a kind FCS volunteer. Because of his easy going and sweet disposition, his rescuer thought he’d be a purrfect candidate for the Catfe and find his family in a snap. Two days later, FCS made an appointment for Gris to be…
Meet DotDotDot, a lovely young kitty that wandered onto the porch of a kind FCS volunteer one spring morning. With no ownership established, DotDotDot came into the rescue and began the vetting process. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with FeLV and our hearts dropped. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats. If not…
Kitten season is officially upon us and we need your support to help these little ones thrive and find their forever families. Eating and pooping are their two favorite pastimes, so we need lots of kitten food and kitten-safe litter to help them along in their journey. Please check out our wish lists on Chewy…
By Lauren Giplin Midge was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia Virus at just six months of age. Today she is a happy, healthy four-year-old cat! Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV, is one of the most common cat-specific infectious diseases in the United States. According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, around 2-3% of the country’s total…
By Lauren Giplin It’s been a very busy year for most rescues – while COVID-19 and its related “stay home” orders have spurred an uptick in demand for adoption, it has also indirectly lead to a population boom in the outdoor cat community. The shuttering of vet clinics in March, April and May left TNR…
By Lauren Giplin Last week, we announced that we are recent recipients of an Emergency Grant from Alley Cat Allies. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its accompanying shut-down, has certainly been an emergency for many small businesses – FCS included. Our Catfé Lounge remains closed to visitors, and our largest fundraiser of the year – scheduled…
