Bernies Buddies Rescue And Advocates
Campaigns
Cinnamon Twist (Cindy)
From Taco Bell Parking Lot to a Second Chance: Help Cindy Heal
Huntington, WV • Bernies Buddies Rescue And Advocates
Cindy never should have been living in a fast-food parking lot. She spent days wandering the Taco Bell parking lot, relying on the kindness of employees who made sure she had food while desperately trying to find her family. They posted about her, knocked on doors, and asked around, hoping someone would come for the sweet grey tabby who happily greeted anyone willing to stop and pet her. But no one ever did. One of our incredible high school volunteers, who happened to work there, couldn't bear to leave her behind. When nearby businesses and homeowners began complaining about Cindy's presence, he reached out to Bernie's Buddies Rescue and Advocates for help. When we arrived, it quickly became clear that Cindy needed far more than a safe place to sleep. Her mammary glands were swollen, hard, and painfully hot to the touch. After searching the entire area—including under cars, around dumpsters, through bushes, abandoned homes, and neighboring properties—we found no sign of kittens. Her milk had already dried up, leading us to believe she is suffering from a painful case of mastitis that has gone untreated. She has a veterinary appointment this week to confirm the diagnosis and begin treatment. Sadly, that's not all. Cindy has patches of missing fur, a painful-looking lesion on her chin, and concerning issues inside her mouth that will also need to be evaluated. Despite everything she's been through, she remains incredibly affectionate, gently leaning into every hand that reaches out to comfort her. It's hard to imagine this loving girl wasn't once someone's cherished indoor companion. Now, we're determined to give Cindy the fresh start she deserves. Your support will help cover her complete veterinary care, including: \\\\- Treatment for her suspected mastitis - A full medical examination and diagnostics - Spay surgery - Feline leukemia (FeLV) and FIV testing - Vaccinations - Deworming - Flea prevention - Treatment for her skin and oral conditions Cindy has already survived being abandoned and trying to fend for herself in a busy parking lot. She shouldn't have to fight through pain alone, too. Please consider making a donation today. Every gift, no matter the size, helps Bernie's Buddies Rescue and Advocates give Cindy the medical care she urgently needs and the chance to leave her parking lot days behind forever. Thank you for helping this sweet girl trade asphalt and uncertainty for comfort, healing, and the loving home she deserves. 7/14/26 Update: Cinnamon Twist - Cindy had her surgery today! Cindy was spayed on Tuesday. We discovered that what we initially thought was mastitis ended up being mammary hyperplasia. Cindy did well during her procedure and is currently on cage rest and medications. Her swelling is going down, and she is eating normally. We will continue to monitor her; she has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV, and has been started on vaccines. We can not wait to see her personality come through once she is all healed up. Thank you so much for helping get this sweet girl on the road to recovery.
Trixie
After Losing Her Person, Trixie Needs a Soft Place to Land
Huntington, WV • Bernies Buddies Rescue And Advocates
At 12 years old, Trixie never expected her world to change so dramatically. This sweet, shy tabby recently lost the person she loved most when her owner passed away. Suddenly, everything familiar was gone—her home, her routine, and the comfort of the person who had cared for her throughout her life. Trixie's family did everything they could to keep her, but with other cats, young children, and a busy household, it quickly became clear that the transition was overwhelming for this gentle senior girl. After a lifetime of quiet companionship, Trixie needed something different: peace, stability, and a calm place where she could feel safe again. That's when Bernies Buddies Animal Rescue stepped in. Now, Trixie is beginning the next chapter of her life, but she needs some help getting there. Before she can be matched with the loving retirement home she deserves, Trixie needs a full veterinary workup, including a wellness exam, updated vaccines, feline leukemia and FIV testing, microchipping, and a dental evaluation to ensure she is healthy and comfortable. And because every senior cat deserves a little extra pampering, we'd also love to provide Trixie with a cozy, fluffy bed where she can curl up, relax, and finally feel secure again. Trixie has already experienced so much loss and change. Together, we can make sure the rest of her story is filled with comfort, kindness, and love. Your donation will help cover Trixie's veterinary care and provide the essentials she needs as she settles into rescue and searches for her forever home. Please consider donating today to help this deserving senior girl enjoy the peaceful, spoiled retirement she has earned. Because after losing everything she knew, Trixie deserves a soft place to land. 6/30/26 Update: Trixie is settling in. Trixie was very shy when she came to us. After two vet appointments and a couple of car rides, we are allowing her to decompress. She is not ready for a partner rescue or adoption event just yet. She is settling in with some of our other senior cats. However, we would love to get this sweet senior into a foster. Trixie is a sweet girl who needs a quiet and patient home. We would like to thank everyone who has donated and given this lady a chance to settle in and find peace.
The Dragons Litter
Six Tiny Dragons Survived Abandonment—Now They Need Your Help to Thrive
Huntington, WV • Bernies Buddies Rescue And Advocates
What should have been a safe place became the scene of a heartbreaking tragedy. Under the cover of darkness, someone abandoned nine tiny kittens outside the Bernies Buddies Rescue & Advocates building. They were left loose and defenseless, with no food, no shelter, and no protection from the dangers around them. By the time anyone realized they had been dumped there, it was already too late for three of the kittens. They were struck by cars and tragically lost their lives. The six surviving kittens were immediately brought to the veterinarian for urgent care. Already facing the trauma of abandonment and the loss of their siblings, these little ones were found to be battling multiple health issues. They tested positive for coccidia, were covered in ticks, and were suffering from a painful skin infection. To help them recover, they have begun treatment and are currently taking three different medications. Despite everything they have endured, these kittens are fighting hard. We named them Caraxes, Dreamfyre, Seasmoke, Sunfyre, Syrax, and Vhagar after the dragons of \_House of the Dragon\_ because they have already shown incredible strength and resilience. But even the bravest little dragons need help. Their medical journey is not over. Once they complete treatment, they will need recheck examinations and follow-up fecal testing to ensure the infection has been completely eliminated. After that, they will still need vaccines, spay and neuter surgeries, and the ongoing veterinary care necessary to prepare them for loving forever homes. Bernies Buddies Rescue & Advocates stepped in when these kittens had nowhere else to turn, but caring for six sick kittens at once creates a significant financial burden. Your donation will help cover their medications, veterinary rechecks, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and continued care as they heal and grow. These six survivors have already overcome so much. With your support, we can honor the memory of the three siblings they lost and ensure that the remaining kittens get the happy future they deserve. Please donate today and help our little dragons spread their wings. 6/29/26 Update: We are on the home stretch The Dragons are looking good, and their stool is starting to appear normal. We are in the last week of their medications. We have started vaccines and deworming. Everyone is growing and learning to play and be kittens. Syrax and Dreamfyre's eye issues appear to be getting better with age. Caraxes also hurt his leg; however, the vet stated it was a soft tissue injury from playing too rough with his siblings, and he was given an injection. He is now acting normally with no issues. We can not wait to watch these sweethearts continue to grow.