Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc
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44 CATS TNVR
Help 44 CATS. ONE HUGE MISSION
CLEWISTON, FL • Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc
For the cats of Clewiston, August 31 was a life-changing day. Clewiston Friends of Animals held a much-needed TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) event, and thanks to an incredible amount of determination, 44 community cats received lifesaving care. But getting those 44 cats to the clinic was anything but easy. The weather was working against the trapping efforts, and then a camera lens broke, making it even harder to document the work. And just when everything was ready for the big day, there was another major setback: the alternator on the mobile veterinary unit that was supposed to come to Clewiston failed. The team could have given up. Instead, they improvised. They found and loaded three different vehicles with transporters and made the nearly two-hour trip to Port Charlotte with all 44 cats so they could still receive the veterinary care they had worked so hard to arrange. Talk about dedication! ❤️ And it was all worth it. On August 31, these cats received spay/neuter surgery along with additional preventative care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, ear tipping, and microchipping. The veterinary invoice totals $3,235 for the 44 cats. Each cat who was spayed or neutered represents fewer unwanted kittens being born into an already overwhelming population. TNVR also gives community cats a chance to remain where they are while helping create healthier, more stable colonies. 44 cats. 44 chances to stop the cycle of endless litters. 44 animals who now have a better chance at a healthier future. Clewiston Friends of Animals put in the miles, the time, the physical work, and the determination to make this happen. Now they need our help covering the veterinary costs. Your donation to this Waggle fundraiser will help pay the $3,235 veterinary bill from this lifesaving TNVR event. Every dollar helps Clewiston Friends of Animals continue providing spay/neuter and essential medical care to the community cats who need it most. And if you can't donate, please share this fundraiser. Sharing helps this small but incredibly dedicated organization reach more people who believe that preventing suffering is just as important as responding to it. Despite bad weather, broken equipment, a dead alternator, and a nearly four-hour round trip, 44 cats still got the care they needed. That's what determination looks like. Please help Clewiston Friends of Animals finish paying for this incredible day of lifesaving work
Finn
From Junkyard Survivor to Diabetes Fighter: Help Finn Heal
CLEWISTON, FL • Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc
When Finn was trapped at a junkyard colony in March, everyone believed he would simply be another trap-neuter-return cat. But the moment rescuers from Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc. saw him, they knew his story would be different. Finn's fragile body told the story of a cat who had suffered for far too long. He was covered in painful, severe mange, his eyes were infected, and open wounds covered his skin. He was far too sick to undergo surgery, so instead of returning him to the colony, his rescue team focused on giving him something he had likely never known before: safety, comfort, and medical care. By the very next morning, Finn surprised everyone. Rather than the fearful feral cat they expected, he revealed himself to be incredibly affectionate, gentle, and grateful to finally be safe indoors. It didn't take long for him to capture everyone's hearts. Over the following months, Finn made remarkable progress. His skin healed, his wounds disappeared, and he was finally healthy enough to be neutered. During his recovery, veterinarians also discovered that Finn is FIV-positive. Knowing he would be much safer living indoors, his rescuers made the decision that he would never have to return to the junkyard. Instead, Finn settled into the indoor life he clearly adored while patiently waiting for the loving family he deserves. Just as his future was beginning to look bright, another devastating setback struck. Finn suddenly became lethargic, began vomiting, and stopped acting like himself. He was rushed to the emergency veterinarian, where diagnostic testing revealed his blood sugar had skyrocketed to over 600 and ketones were present—a life-threatening diabetic crisis. As if that weren't enough, Finn was also diagnosed with pancreatitis, a painful condition requiring immediate treatment. Finn was hospitalized right away and is expected to remain under intensive veterinary care for several days while doctors work to stabilize both his diabetes and pancreatitis. He is receiving IV fluids, antibiotics, medications, and around-the-clock monitoring to give him the best chance at recovery. Once he is stable enough to return to his foster home, Finn will require lifelong insulin therapy, a prescription diet, and careful monitoring to keep his diabetes under control. While this diagnosis will change his daily routine, it doesn't change who Finn is—a resilient, loving cat who has already overcome so much. Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc. needs help to cover Finn's hospitalization and lifesaving medical care. Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure Finn can continue receiving the treatment he needs without delay. Finn has already survived life in a junkyard, conquered severe illness, and learned to trust again. With your support, this brave boy can overcome one more challenge and continue his journey toward the happy, healthy life he's fought so hard to find.