Murdock’s Mission
Fort Worth, TX
Campaigns
Yvette
Help Sick Senior Yvette Get the Care She Needs
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
Help Senior Yvette Get the Care She Deserves Here in Texas, temperatures have been climbing above 100 degrees for weeks, with very little relief even at night. For stray cats living on the streets, the heat can be unbearable. Last night, one senior cat, who we named Yvette, made her way to us, and we knew we couldn't turn her away. Yvette is a senior girl who is sweet, exhausted, and clearly in need of help. She is not spayed, and she arrived sick and worn down after surviving on the streets. While we work to piece together her story and actively search for anyone who may be looking for her, we knew she needed help immediately. Yvette is now at our veterinarian receiving much-needed medical attention and a safe place to rest and recover. So far, Yvette has received subcutaneous fluids, full-panel bloodwork, a fecal test, an antibiotic injection, and steroids. She is currently taking another antibiotic to help treat her illness and the respiratory symptoms she is experiencing. If the antibiotics don't resolve her congestion and nasal discharge, she may need additional PCR testing to determine what is causing her symptoms. Yvette also has stomatitis, a painful inflammation of the mouth. Once she is stable and has gained some weight, she will need a dental procedure to address this condition. Her veterinary estimate is already $700, and her medical needs are likely to continue as we work to get this sweet senior girl healthy. Your donation will help Murdock's Mission cover Yvette's diagnostics, medications, veterinary care, and the dental procedure she will need once she is strong enough. Every dollar counts, and every penny goes toward helping cats in need. Yvette has spent enough time trying to survive on her own. Now it's our turn to help her. Please consider donating to help this sweet senior girl get the care she needs. And if you can't donate, sharing Yvette's story can help us reach someone who can.
Phineas
Phineas Was Starving and Almost Furless—Now He Needs Our Help Again
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
You have never met a sweeter cat than Phineas. About a month ago, this incredibly sweet boy wandered up to one of Murdock’s Mission’s colony feeding stations. He was starving and desperately begging for food, and it was immediately clear that he needed more help than a meal could provide. Phineas was covered in ringworm from head to toe and had lost nearly all of his fur, leaving him almost completely naked. We scooped him up and brought him to safety right away. Once he was in our care, we learned that Phineas was barely a year old and FIV positive. FIV doesn't scare us, especially when we meet a cat as loving and gentle as Phinn, but he was already fighting one health issue—and then we discovered another. Phineas was also diagnosed with juvenile gingivitis, a painful condition that can cause significant inflammation in the mouth and lead to more serious dental problems if it isn't treated. The good news is that Phineas has finally started winning his battle with ringworm! 🎉 His fur is coming back, he's safe, and he's getting the care he deserves. Now it's time to take care of his next medical need: dental surgery. Depending on how many teeth need to be removed, Phineas's dental procedure is expected to cost approximately $300–$600. For a young cat who has already been through so much, getting this care now can help prevent ongoing pain and additional problems down the road. We’re fundraising to help cover Phineas’s upcoming dental surgery, which is expected to cost up to $600, as well as the veterinary care and ringworm treatment he has already received since coming into our care. Your donation will help us cover both the care that has already been provided and the treatment Phineas still needs. Phineas came to us hungry, sick, and nearly without a coat. Now he's showing us just how sweet and resilient he is. Please help us get Phineas the dental care he needs to keep moving toward a healthy, comfortable life. Every donation helps, and every share can connect Phinn with someone who wants to be part of his journey. Thank you for helping us give cats like Phineas the medical care they deserve. ❤️
Quinton, Potato Chip, Pretzel, Butch, PQ, Poptart, Peanut, and Pancake
Help us raise $750 to get these 8 kittens ready for their forever homes.
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
Quinton, Potato Chip, Pretzel, Butch, PQ, Poptart, Peanut, and Pancake are all around 4 months, and they’re getting ready for the next big step in their rescue journey — becoming officially ready for adoption! Before they can find their forever families, each kitten needs: Spay or neuter Combo testing Age-appropriate vaccines Routine veterinary care For all 8 kittens, the total cost will be approximately $750. Normally, we would be prepared for these routine expenses, but this month has been especially difficult. We’ve had to face several unexpected emergency vet bills, and those emergencies have taken a big bite out of the funds we rely on for routine care. Unfortunately, the kittens still need us. These eight babies deserve the chance to grow up healthy, safe, and ready to find loving families. We don’t want a shortage of funds to delay their adoptions or leave us unable to help the next cat who needs us. Can you help us raise $750 for Quinton, Potato Chip, Pretzel, Butch, PQ, Poptart, Peanut & Pancake? Every $5, $10, or $20 donation adds up, and every penny goes to the cats. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who continues to stand behind Murdock’s Mission and help us keep saving lives. 8 kittens. 8 chances at forever. One very important fundraiser. Thank you for helping us get these babies where they belong.
Michelin
Help Michelin Get the Amputation That Will End His Pain
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
Michelin should be spending his kittenhood chasing toys, climbing cat trees, and discovering the world. Instead, he's spent most of his young life living with pain. When Michelin was just 6 weeks old, he suffered an injury that led to a severe abscess in his tiny elbow. Despite receiving treatment, the infection destroyed the joint, leaving his leg permanently damaged. There was simply no way to save it. The only option left is amputation. Until now, Michelin has been too small to safely undergo surgery. But at 4 months old, he has finally grown enough to take the next step toward the future he's been waiting for. Although life hasn't been easy, Michelin has never let his injury define him. He remains an incredibly sweet, resilient little kitten who deserves the chance to grow up without constant discomfort. Murdock's Mission is ready to give Michelin that chance. Your donation will help cover the cost of his amputation, surgery, pain management, and post-operative care so Michelin can finally leave his painful past behind and begin living the carefree life every kitten deserves. Every gift, no matter the size, brings Michelin one step closer to healing—and one giant leap closer to running, playing, and simply being a kitten. If you're unable to donate, sharing Michelin's story is another wonderful way to help him find the support he needs. Thank you for helping give this brave little boy the second chance he deserves. 8/13/26 Update: Michelin is Recovering After Surgery Michelin has made it through his amputation and neuter and is now recovering with his rescue team at Murdock's Mission. A video has been added to the campaign photo carousel showing Michelin during his recovery. While he still has healing ahead of him, seeing this sweet boy moving forward after everything he's endured is an encouraging step in his journey. Michelin's surgery and veterinary care gave him the chance to leave his painful past behind and begin healing. Thanks to everyone who has supported Michelin's journey so far! Although his surgery is now behind him, the cost of the veterinary care he needed remains, along with the expenses of his recovery. Continued donations are greatly appreciated and will help Murdock's Mission cover these costs as Michelin recovers. For Michelin, recovery is just the beginning. Continued support will help Murdock's Mission give him the care and comfort he needs as he moves toward a brighter future. Thank you for standing behind Michelin and helping give this sweet boy the chance to keep moving forward. ❤️
Queen
Queen Lost His Brother—Now He's Fighting for His Own Life
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
Queen has already endured more heartbreak than any kitten should. Just weeks after losing his brother to the same devastating illness, this tiny 3-month-old is now fighting for his own life. Despite everything, Queen refuses to give up. He still eats. He still drinks. He still greets each day with the determination only a kitten can have. But beneath that fighting spirit, something is terribly wrong. His little body isn't absorbing the nutrients it needs, causing him to slowly waste away despite everyone's best efforts to help him. Murdock's Mission has already invested more than $700 in emergency veterinary visits, diagnostic testing, medications, and supportive care to give Queen every possible chance. Now, his veterinarians need to dig deeper. Additional testing is the next critical step in determining what is causing Queen's illness—not only to help save his life, but also to provide answers after the heartbreaking loss of his brother. The rescue is committed to doing everything they can for Queen, but the costs continue to grow. Your donation will help cover the medical care Queen has already received and the diagnostic testing still needed to uncover the cause of his illness and guide his treatment. Queen has fought so hard to stay here. With your support, he can continue that fight. Every gift, no matter the size, helps give this brave little kitten the chance to recover and enjoy the healthy, happy life every kitten deserves. If you're unable to donate, sharing Queen's story is another meaningful way to help him find the support he needs. Thank you for believing in Queen.
Snippet
Snippet: A Little Cat Who Refuses to Give Up
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
Snippet has been proving people wrong since he was just eight weeks old. After being rescued from a local shelter by Murdock's Mission, it was discovered that Snippet was born with multiple congenital deformities that affect nearly every aspect of his daily life. Despite the challenges he's faced, Snippet has grown into an affectionate, spirited four-year-old cat with an incredibly loud personality and so much love to give. Every birthday Snippet celebrates is a reminder of just how resilient he is. But recently, his family faced another frightening setback. One morning, Snippet was found unresponsive and severely dehydrated. He was rushed to the emergency hospital, where he was immediately placed on intravenous fluids while veterinarians began running diagnostics to determine what caused his sudden decline. Because of his complex medical history, every new health concern requires careful evaluation and specialized care. This fundraiser will help cover Snippet's emergency hospitalization, diagnostics, IV therapy, medications, and any additional treatment needed to get him feeling better again. Snippet has overcome incredible obstacles throughout his life. With your support, Murdock's Mission can continue giving this remarkable cat every opportunity to celebrate many more birthdays to come. Thank you for helping Snippet continue to beat the odds. 7/13/26 Update: Loved Through to the Very End It is with heavy hearts that we share that Snippet has passed away. Despite every effort by his veterinary team and the dedicated caregivers at Murdock's Mission, Snippet's body could no longer overcome the many medical challenges he had faced throughout his life. From the moment he was rescued as an eight-week-old kitten, Snippet defied the odds. He lived four years surrounded by love, proving every day that his congenital conditions would never define his incredible spirit. Thank you to everyone who kept Snippet in your thoughts and supported his care. Your kindness helped ensure he received every opportunity to fight, and he was deeply loved until the very end.
Opal
Help Tiny Opal Keep Fighting
Fort Worth, TX • Murdock’s Mission
At just eight weeks old, Opal has already faced more than most cats will in a lifetime. She and her siblings were found while Murdock's Mission was trapping stray adult cats. Sadly, despite the rescue's best efforts, Opal's brother, Odie, passed away the day after they were rescued. The loss of Odie only strengthened the rescue's determination to save the rest of the litter. Now, Opal is facing another heartbreaking challenge. Late one night, this tiny kitten—who weighs only a pound and a half—suffered a rectal prolapse, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate veterinary care. She was rushed to the hospital, where veterinarians were able to replace the prolapse and place a small stitch in hopes of allowing her body to heal without surgery. She will remain hospitalized for several days while her medical team carefully monitors her recovery. At such a young age, every hour of care matters. This fundraiser will help cover Opal's emergency hospitalization, medications, diagnostics, continued monitoring, and any additional treatment or surgery she may need if her condition doesn't improve as hoped. Despite everything she's endured, Opal continues to fight. Your donation gives this tiny kitten the opportunity to heal, grow stronger, and experience the safe, loving life every kitten deserves. Thank you for helping Murdock's Mission give Opal the fighting chance she deserves. 7/23/26 Update: Opal is still in the hospital Thank you for your support for Opal. She is still holding on and has been hospitalized for a little over two weeks! She is still too small for the surgery she needs, so we can only hope that the care and support she is receiving carries her through.