Award time!
3 hours ago
7/14/2009
Ida Got Adopted!
Yay! She's with a family with kids and two half-grown kittens she can mother. She was tail-up exploring when I left, and my heart rests easy tonight.
7/03/2009
Ida Darling
Ida joined the CROW family in early March when the city shelter filled up. She birthed her three kittens in early April, and only one of the three survived. (The runt, Zelda, interestingly.) Ida was standoffish at first, but has become more sweet every week that has passed since then. She is affectionate and chatty and loves attention. She is also an excellent mouser and has no bad habits.
She has just gone into her first heat since her pregnancy, and is getting spayed on Wednesday. She is still nursing her last baby (a small 13-week-old) but will be available for adoption anytime after Wednesday.
Isn't she gorgeous?
She has just gone into her first heat since her pregnancy, and is getting spayed on Wednesday. She is still nursing her last baby (a small 13-week-old) but will be available for adoption anytime after Wednesday.
Isn't she gorgeous?
7/02/2009
4 Tips to Keep Cats Safe on the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is an exciting time for American humans, but can be risky for felines. CROW Cat Rescue in Monte Vista urges residents to keep their cats safe this Independence Day by following these four simple tips.
1. Keep cats away from dangers.
The noise of fireworks can startle cats, causing them to run away and potentially into danger. Those who do not fear the noise will be drawn to the lights of the fireworks and could suffer injuries from coming too close. Keep cats away from matches, lighter fluid, hot grills, and fires--with all the picnics, campouts, barbeques, and lighting of fireworks, cats face many hazards. Keep your cat indoors to protect them from burns.
2. Keep cats indoors.
Even if your cat is often outdoors, bring them in for a few nights to protect them from the scary noises and the abuse of pranksters. Keep them in a quiet bedroom or bathroom near the center of the house for better noise insulation. If you are having a party, put a note on the door asking guests to avoid that room in order to keep the cats safe. Leaving a television or radio playing at normal volume can help keep the cat company as well as mask the noises of parties and fireworks.
3. Consult with a veterinarian.
If you know that your cat is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder and fireworks, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays. A cat tranquilizer might be the best option.
4. Keep an ID tag on your cat.
Animal shelters across the country are accustomed to receiving "July 4th" cats and dogs—pets who run off during fireworks displays and are rescued by animal control officers or good Samaritans. Even if you take all of the precautions above, it is still a good idea to keep an ID tag on your cat in case they get out anyway. An ID tag will help you reunite with your pet sooner.
1. Keep cats away from dangers.
The noise of fireworks can startle cats, causing them to run away and potentially into danger. Those who do not fear the noise will be drawn to the lights of the fireworks and could suffer injuries from coming too close. Keep cats away from matches, lighter fluid, hot grills, and fires--with all the picnics, campouts, barbeques, and lighting of fireworks, cats face many hazards. Keep your cat indoors to protect them from burns.
2. Keep cats indoors.
Even if your cat is often outdoors, bring them in for a few nights to protect them from the scary noises and the abuse of pranksters. Keep them in a quiet bedroom or bathroom near the center of the house for better noise insulation. If you are having a party, put a note on the door asking guests to avoid that room in order to keep the cats safe. Leaving a television or radio playing at normal volume can help keep the cat company as well as mask the noises of parties and fireworks.
3. Consult with a veterinarian.
If you know that your cat is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder and fireworks, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays. A cat tranquilizer might be the best option.
4. Keep an ID tag on your cat.
Animal shelters across the country are accustomed to receiving "July 4th" cats and dogs—pets who run off during fireworks displays and are rescued by animal control officers or good Samaritans. Even if you take all of the precautions above, it is still a good idea to keep an ID tag on your cat in case they get out anyway. An ID tag will help you reunite with your pet sooner.
6/22/2009
Bad News
The vet just called. Prosper died under anesthesia. No probably cause is apparent.
Goodbye, Prosper. Your death is hitting me hard.
Goodbye, Prosper. Your death is hitting me hard.
Ruptured Eye--A One-Eyed Cat in the Making (not for the squeamish)
A picture is coming, but I'm putting it at the end of this post in order to give the squeamish a chance to back out before scrolling down.
Prosper is about 10 weeks old, and was just fine two days ago. Now he's got one nasty eye and another that ruptured in no time flat. I called the vet as soon as they opened this morning, and had to leave him behind for surgery. His only options were surgery or euthanasia, and I just can't kill a cat for having a bad eye, no matter how much more affordable an option it might be.
The surgery will cost a minimum of $240, and that is going to hard to find. I'm talking to Alpine about a payment plan for Prosper. If anyone feels compelled to donate and help Prosper, it would be greatly appreciated! Payments can be made directly to Alpine Veterinary Clinic at 719-852-2561 or paypal can be sent to lunamilo1811@yahoo.com.
Now, this is how I found Prosper last night, after he was fine yesterday morning.
ruptured eye
Prosper is about 10 weeks old, and was just fine two days ago. Now he's got one nasty eye and another that ruptured in no time flat. I called the vet as soon as they opened this morning, and had to leave him behind for surgery. His only options were surgery or euthanasia, and I just can't kill a cat for having a bad eye, no matter how much more affordable an option it might be.
The surgery will cost a minimum of $240, and that is going to hard to find. I'm talking to Alpine about a payment plan for Prosper. If anyone feels compelled to donate and help Prosper, it would be greatly appreciated! Payments can be made directly to Alpine Veterinary Clinic at 719-852-2561 or paypal can be sent to lunamilo1811@yahoo.com.
Now, this is how I found Prosper last night, after he was fine yesterday morning.
ruptured eye
6/11/2009
Adventures with the IRS
I finally sent off the packet to apply for non-profit status today. Woo!
Check out all those pages and tabs!
Wish me luck!
Check out all those pages and tabs!
Wish me luck!
4/30/2009
Babies!
These little ones were orphaned at only a day old when their mother got hit by a car. They are currently being fostered by a doting caregiver and have already been adopted by a loving family near Greeley, CO. They are only 3 weeks old now and will remain in CROW's care for another 5 weeks before going to their new home. Excuse the blurry pictures of these boys; they're quite squirmy.
Nicko
Septimus
Surrounded by young children for a size perspective
Nicko
Septimus
Surrounded by young children for a size perspective
Good News!
Mia, Mog, Mutter, and Maya, the orginal Sunday Cats showed up on my doorstep as an unwanted family 5 months ago. This week all four were adopted together and are settling into their new home. YAY!
Mia
Mog
Mutter
Maya
Mia
Mog
Mutter
Maya
4/29/2009
Goodbye, Rudy
Over the months since he arrived last October and after recovering from the severe pneumonia that followed, Rudy gained weight and grew strong. He even learned how to run on the grass and loved his supervised expeditions outdoors. His running was awkward and wild and more than a little out of control, but his joy was obvious. Always brave and adventurous, my Rudy.
Rudy died in his sleep the night of April 19. We buried him under the lilac bushes, decorated his grave, and sang him goodbye. I'm sorry I didn't share sooner, but I just couldn't. From the start, Rudy and I had an intense connection, and his loss has affected me deeply. I'm so grateful that he got to experience joy and love and grass and sunshine and kitty snuggles and sleeping in a bed and everything that he never experienced in the 8 months he lived in a cage before arriving at CROW. I hope he got to do everything he wanted to do, and I rest easy knowing that I did everything I could for him.
short video
I love you, Rudy. I miss you. Goodbye.
--Whitney
Rudy died in his sleep the night of April 19. We buried him under the lilac bushes, decorated his grave, and sang him goodbye. I'm sorry I didn't share sooner, but I just couldn't. From the start, Rudy and I had an intense connection, and his loss has affected me deeply. I'm so grateful that he got to experience joy and love and grass and sunshine and kitty snuggles and sleeping in a bed and everything that he never experienced in the 8 months he lived in a cage before arriving at CROW. I hope he got to do everything he wanted to do, and I rest easy knowing that I did everything I could for him.
short video
I love you, Rudy. I miss you. Goodbye.
--Whitney
4/15/2009
Cat Lost For 2 Years Finds Owners via Facebook
Two years ago, Bob the Maine Coon slipped out of his Minnesota home where he lived with Shane and Nicole Meide and went missing for two years. They never found their 20-lb cat and eventually moved away from their home.
Then, two years after he disappeared, someone found Bob and brought him into the Coon Rapids Humane Society, where they discovered that while he was microchipped, his information was out of date. After checking online for phone numbers with no luck, Coon Rapids Animal Humane Society's Amber Wallin decided to give it one last shot and checked Facebook.
She found Shane and Nicole's Facebook page they had set up just days earlier! "All of a sudden, out of the blue, we get an e-mail saying, 'Hey, we found your cat,'" said Shane.
Soon, the Meide family was reunited with Bob the cat. Isn't that awesome?
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BOB
Then, two years after he disappeared, someone found Bob and brought him into the Coon Rapids Humane Society, where they discovered that while he was microchipped, his information was out of date. After checking online for phone numbers with no luck, Coon Rapids Animal Humane Society's Amber Wallin decided to give it one last shot and checked Facebook.
She found Shane and Nicole's Facebook page they had set up just days earlier! "All of a sudden, out of the blue, we get an e-mail saying, 'Hey, we found your cat,'" said Shane.
Soon, the Meide family was reunited with Bob the cat. Isn't that awesome?
video
BOB
4/14/2009
Nora is in love with life
This old lady doesn't mind one bit that she's deaf and toothless and partly blind with a twisted paw. She loves to eat and snuggle and purr, and spends every night under the covers in the bed of a seven-year-old boy.
4/04/2009
Cats of Leisure
A popular evening past-time for some CROW cats.
From top to bottom:
Twirl, the marionette
Lola, the curled up cat ball,
Jacob, the winking one
Toby, every foster's friend
Maya, keeping watch
Mog, butting heads with...
the stuffed dog.
From top to bottom:
Twirl, the marionette
Lola, the curled up cat ball,
Jacob, the winking one
Toby, every foster's friend
Maya, keeping watch
Mog, butting heads with...
the stuffed dog.
3/07/2009
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