Cats' Meow Feline Fosters, Inc.
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Benny Lost His Foot as a Baby — Now He Needs a Second Chance
Morehead, KY • Cats' Meow Feline Fosters, Inc.
Meet Benny, a young cat who has already endured more pain and hardship than any animal should ever face. From the very beginning, Benny’s life was marked by tragedy. Born to an inexperienced young mother, a terrible accident happened while she was trying to care for her newborn kittens — Benny’s umbilical cord became wrapped around his tiny back foot, and in her attempt to remove it, she accidentally chewed the foot off. Despite this devastating start, Benny survived. He spent his first months living outside around the home where he was born, cared for by a kind woman who fed the cats in the neighborhood. But when Benny was only about three months old, that woman sadly passed away, leaving him once again without stability or safety. A neighboring woman stepped in and began caring for Benny and the other cats. Over time, Benny slowly learned to trust her enough to accept gentle pets and human kindness. But life outdoors remained dangerous. Once Benny reached maturity, other feral cats began attacking him repeatedly. His injuries became worse and worse, and despite every effort to help him heal, he continued to suffer. Recently, one especially brutal attack left Benny’s tail severely injured and infected. Desperate to save him, the caregiver reached out to Cats’ Meow Rescue — and Benny was finally brought to safety. Now in foster care, Benny is still frightened and unsure of the world around him, but even through his pain he shows incredible sweetness. He allows gentle affection and is beginning to understand that he is finally safe. Sadly, the damage to his body is extensive. After a full veterinary evaluation, it was determined that Benny will need both his injured tail and damaged back leg amputated in order to finally live without constant pain. He also needs neutering, combo testing, medications, and continued medical care as he recovers. These surgeries will give Benny something he has never truly had before: a chance at a comfortable, happy life free from fear and suffering. Cats can adapt beautifully after amputations, and we know Benny has a bright future ahead once he is healed. Your support will help cover Benny’s surgeries, pain management, diagnostics, and recovery care. Every donation — no matter the amount — brings this resilient boy one step closer to the safe, pain-free life he deserves. After everything Benny has survived, we are determined to make sure the rest of his story is filled with comfort, love, and hope. 5/27/26 Update Benny is currently on antibiotics and pain meds 5/27/26 Update He is allowing pets even though in pain. 6/22/26 Update: Benny still needs help Benny got to come out of his cage temporarily and he was living it up! He enjoyed being out and up on a table for his photo shoot. He can move his tail but it has a kink and the vet will need to reassess it to be sure about the tail amputation (but leg amputation is for sure). He is still sensitive about anyone even trying to see his foot stub, so it’s surely still painful. He is turning out to be quite the sweetie! 8/1/26 Update It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our sweet Benny did not survive his surgery. Everyone who met Benny was rooting for him. From the moment he was born, his life was filled with unimaginable hardship. He lost part of his back foot as a newborn in a tragic accident, grew up struggling to survive outdoors, lost the kind woman who had cared for him, and endured repeated attacks from other cats that left him with devastating injuries. Yet through it all, Benny never lost his gentle spirit. After coming into the care of Cats' Meow Rescue, Benny finally experienced safety, regular meals, pain medication, and the kindness of people who loved him. Despite everything he had been through, he accepted gentle pets, purred, and slowly began to trust that he was finally safe. Our veterinary team believed that amputating his damaged leg would give Benny the chance to live the pain-free life he had always deserved. Sadly, despite every precaution and the best efforts of his surgeons, Benny suffered complications during surgery and passed away. There are no words that can truly express how heartbreaking this loss is. We had all envisioned a future where Benny would recover, discover the joy of indoor life, and never have to worry about hunger, fear, or pain again. Instead, we must find comfort in knowing that his final days were filled with love, warmth, full meals, gentle hands, and people who fought for him until the very end. While Benny's time with us was far too short, your generosity made an incredible difference. Because of your support, he received veterinary care, pain relief, diagnostics, and compassion that he would never have known had he remained on the streets. He was cherished, and he left this world knowing kindness instead of suffering alone. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Benny and for giving him that priceless gift. Please keep Benny's caregivers, foster family, and veterinary team in your thoughts as they grieve this tremendous loss. We know they are heartbroken. Run free, sweet Benny. You were deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.
Jolie and babies
Jolie was supposed to be welcoming life into the world — instead, she was fighting for her own.
Morehead, KY • Cats' Meow Feline Fosters, Inc.
This beautiful young mama arrived at the local public shelter in active labor, but something was terribly wrong. Along with the stress and pain of giving birth in a frightening shelter environment, Jolie was suffering from a prolapsed uterus — a life-threatening medical emergency that could have cost her everything. Without immediate intervention, Jolie and her unborn kittens may not have survived. The shelter reached out for help, and Cats’ Meow Rescue sprang into action, rushing Jolie straight to the veterinary hospital where a team was waiting to save her life. X-rays revealed another complication: Jolie still had a kitten trapped inside her womb. She was unable to deliver the baby safely on her own, and time was running out. Veterinarians moved quickly to perform an emergency C-section, while also spaying Jolie to prevent further trauma and infection. Thanks to that lifesaving surgery, five precious kittens were delivered into the world. One tiny baby — the kitten who had been stuck inside — struggled in those first fragile moments. Everyone feared the worst. But Jolie is a fighter, and her little family followed her lead. With intensive monitoring, warmth, and supportive care, that kitten pulled through. Today, her foster mom says you’d never know which one had such a difficult start. Through everything she has endured, Jolie has been an incredible mother. Despite emergency surgery, pain, and the trauma her body has suffered, she has lovingly cared for her newborns, nursing them, cleaning them, and keeping them safe. But Jolie’s journey has not been without setbacks. Just one week after surgery, she developed a painful post-operative infection and had to return to the veterinarian for additional treatment and antibiotics to keep complications from spiraling. Thankfully, Jolie and all five babies are now stable and doing well in foster care — but the medical bills from her emergency rescue continue to mount. This little family is safe today because help came just in time. Now we need your help to make sure Cats’ Meow Rescue can continue saying yes to emergencies like Jolie’s. Jolie’s babies got the chance to open their eyes in safety because their mama was given a second chance. Please help us give this deserving family the healthy future they fought so hard for. 5/6/26 Update: Family is fine but smaller. While Jolie has been a good momma, nursing all five kittens has been causing her a lot of pain due to the C-section. Luckily for kittens and Jolie, Cats’ Meow rescue has several other nursing momma cats and one of them was willing to be adoptive momma to three of Jolie’s kittens. This allows Jolie to continue being a good momma to two without much pain and the other three are well looked after. 5/9/26 Update: Photos updated a photo and video were deleted. 5/21/26 Update Jolie’s little family has come so far since the terrifying day she arrived at the shelter in active labor, fighting for her life. What should have been the joyful birth of her kittens quickly turned into a medical emergency when staff discovered Jolie was suffering from a prolapsed uterus and unable to safely deliver one of her babies. Without immediate intervention, both Jolie and her kittens could have been lost. Thanks to the quick action of the shelter, Cats’ Meow Rescue, and the veterinary team who rushed to save her, Jolie underwent an emergency C-section and lifesaving surgery just in time. Today, we are so grateful to share that Jolie and all five kittens survived this ordeal and are continuing to do well in foster care. The road has not been easy. After surgery, Jolie developed a painful infection that required additional veterinary treatment and antibiotics. Recovering from a C-section while trying to nurse five hungry newborns also became incredibly painful and exhausting for her little body. Thankfully, Cats’ Meow Rescue had other nursing mama cats in care, and one wonderful adoptive mama stepped in to help raise three of Jolie’s kittens. This gave Jolie the chance to focus on healing while continuing to care for two of her babies herself. The kittens are thriving, growing stronger every day, and you would never guess which tiny kitten once struggled so hard after being trapped inside Jolie during labor. Watching this family recover together has been nothing short of incredible. Most importantly, Jolie is finally getting the chance to simply rest, heal, and be safe. Despite everything her body endured, she has remained a loving, devoted mother through it all. We are deeply grateful to every person who donated, shared, and supported Jolie’s story. Because of you, this young mama and her babies received emergency medical care exactly when they needed it most. Your compassion gave this family a future. Thank you for helping Cats’ Meow Rescue continue saying yes to emergencies like Jolie’s and for giving this beautiful little family the second chance they deserved.
Sunny
From Forgotten to Fixed: Help Sunny Get the Care He Deserves
Morehead, KY • Cats' Meow Feline Fosters, Inc.
Sunny didn’t belong in the shadows of a feral colony. When he was trapped as part of a routine TNR (trap-neuter-return) effort, it was immediately clear — this older gentleman was different. Friendly. Gentle. Craving human connection. While the other cats kept their distance, Sunny leaned in. It quickly became obvious: Sunny wasn’t feral. He was likely lost… or worse, abandoned. Without a microchip and struggling to survive in a colony where he didn’t quite fit, Sunny was trying his best — but his body told the truth of what he’s been through. He needs help. A lot of it. Sunny has already had bloodwork done twice and completed a course of antibiotics to stabilize some of his medical issues. But he’s not out of the woods yet. To truly give him a second chance, he urgently needs: \\\\\\\\- Neuter surgery — the cornerstone of this month’s spay/neuter efforts, and critical for his long-term health and safety - A major dental procedure, including removal of his painful canine teeth (we’re hopeful his molars can be saved) - Tail amputation due to damage that cannot heal on its own - Ear cleaning and treatment for discomfort and infection - Lice treatment to relieve ongoing irritation - Final care for an ulcerated leg wound, including removal of remaining dead tissue so it can fully heal Right now, Sunny is in foster care, finally safe — but he’s not comfortable yet. He’s living with pain that is treatable, conditions that are fixable, and a future that is absolutely within reach. And it all starts with his neuter. Spay and neuter isn’t just about preventing more homeless animals — it’s about giving cats like Sunny a real shot at stability, healing, and placement into loving homes. His neuter will set him on the path to adoption. Once Sunny has completed his medical care, he will remain in foster until we find him the forever home he deserves — one where he never has to wonder if he’s safe again. Sunny has clearly known love before. Now he just needs someone to help him find it again. Please consider donating to support Sunny’s neuter and critical medical care. Every dollar brings him closer to a pain-free life and a fresh start. Let’s give this sweet, forgotten boy the ending he’s been waiting for. 5/5/26 Update: Surgery Over, Some Mouth Issues Sunny had his neuter and tail amputation. They took samples of tissue in his mouth and he appears to have stomatitis, so he will probably need some more help with his mouth. Right now he has to eat really soft food. 5/6/26 Update: Seeing Doc about my toofies Sunny in to see the vet again about his teeth/gums 5/9/26 Update: Sunny is Struggling Sunny went back to the vet for more tooth work and started running a fever (105). This is high. He was immediately put on antibiotics and is more perky but still weak. He is showing some liver enlargement and X-rays show he has been shot in the past! Poor Sunny, he really needs some help. 5/21/26 Update Sunny has been through more than we could ever fully know, but we are so happy to share that this sweet boy is finally starting to feel better. When Sunny first came to us through a TNR effort, it was immediately obvious he did not belong outside fighting to survive in a feral colony. Friendly, affectionate, and desperate for human attention, Sunny was clearly a cat who had once known love. But his body showed the heartbreaking reality of life on the streets — painful dental disease, injuries, infection, lice, an ulcerated wound, and damage to his tail that ultimately required amputation. As his medical journey unfolded, we discovered even more. Sunny developed a dangerously high fever after additional dental work, showed signs of liver enlargement, and X-rays revealed something truly devastating: at some point in his life, Sunny had been shot. Despite everything he has endured, Sunny has remained incredibly gentle and trusting. Thanks to your support, Sunny was able to receive his neuter surgery, tail amputation, extensive veterinary care, diagnostics, medications, and ongoing treatment for his painful mouth issues. We now believe he is dealing with stomatitis, which means his recovery will likely be slower and require continued management and soft foods while his mouth heals. The good news is that Sunny is finally feeling better. His fever has resolved, he is more comfortable, and he is regaining strength little by little every day. While he still has healing ahead of him, we are incredibly hopeful about his future. Recovery for cats like Sunny is rarely quick or simple. Years of neglect and untreated medical issues take time to overcome. But for the first time in a very long time, Sunny is safe, cared for, and surrounded by people who are committed to helping him heal at his own pace. We are so grateful to everyone who donated, shared his story, and gave this sweet older boy a chance. Because of you, Sunny no longer has to suffer alone outside. He now has the opportunity to recover in comfort and eventually find the loving forever home he deserves. Thank you for helping us change Sunny’s story.