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Nacho
Nacho is a three-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Chappell, NE, who needs $703 for burn treatment care.
Chappell, NE • Nebraska Loves Cats
Rescuers work day and night to save pets in need. They invest their time, energy, heart, and soul to get animals medical care and good homes. So when nearly 50 cats died in a devastating fire that broke out at the headquarters of Nebraska Loves Cats, it was unimaginable and soul-crushing. "It is just heart-wrenching," Lori R., from the rescue, tells Waggle. Nacho was one of the few lucky ones. He managed to escape from the fire. The blaze started in a dryer inside a home, which doubled as the base of operations for the rescue. Nacho and other cats lived there and were in foster care. While the fire department was on their way, the woman who lived in the home, and helped run the rescue, started grabbing cats to race them outside to safety. She also ran around the house, breaking all the windows so the cats could escape. "She kept trying to bring all the cats out of the house, but they were scared and would run back inside. Even though the home was on fire, she kept running back in, trying to save them all. Then the police handcuffed her so she could not go back inside because it was so dangerous. The entire situation is so awful," Lori says. Nacho suffered second-degree burns on his feet, and his hair was singed off his face. He's spent weeks at Westfield Small Animal Clinic recovering and receiving IV fluids, pain medication, antibiotics, and hydrotherapy. "We visit him every other day. He's getting a lot of attention." Nebraska Loves Cats really needs donations right now to pay for Nacho's medical care and for the other cats who survived the tragic fire. The grief-stricken rescue also has to rebuild and find a new home and headquarters. Lori says Nacho's outlook is very positive, and he will eventually be up for adoption, but the rescue needs your help to get him back on his paws again. "He is doing great. A true trooper through it all. He is very loving. He deserves a second chance at a new life. With a great new family. He is always purring during all the treatments."
Rockford
Rockford is a three-year-old Domestic Longhair cat in Chappell, NE, who needs $1,300 for burn and smoke inhalation treatments.
Chappell, NE • Nebraska Loves Cats
It's a miracle Rockford is alive. He is one of only a few cats who managed to escape a devastating house fire. Rockford and dozens of other cats were all being fostered at a privately-owned home that was also the rescue headquarters for Nebraska Loves Cats. Last month a fire started in a dryer inside the house. While the fire department was on the way, the woman who lived there, and helped run the rescue, started grabbing cats, attempting to race them all outside to safety. She also ran around the house, breaking all the windows so the cats could escape. "She kept trying to bring all the cats out of the house, but they were scared and would run back inside," Lori R., from the rescue, tells Waggle. "Even though the home was on fire, she kept running back in, trying to save them all. Then the police handcuffed her so she could not go back inside because it was so dangerous. The entire situation is so awful." Nearly 50 other cats died in the blaze. "It is just heart-wrenching," Lori says. Even though Rockford was one of the lucky ones who got out, he suffered severe smoke inhalation and had second and third-degree burns on his body, ears, and feet. Rescuers rushed him to the animal hospital. "He was pretty serious. It was touch and go for a while. His whiskers were all singed. He could not put down one of his front feet due to the burns. He needed IV fluids, pain medications, and antibiotics," Lori says. Nebraska Loves Cats desperately needs donations to pay for Rockford's medical bills. The grief-stricken rescue also has to rebuild and find a new home and headquarters. Amazingly, through all of Rockford's treatments and even through hydrotherapy, he has remained loving and calm. "The staff at Westfield Small Animal Clinic love Rockford. He's their favorite," Lori adds. "He would lay there in the water. He'd grip their hands and wanted his belly rubbed through the whole thing." Lori says Rockford is expected to recover and eventually will be up for adoption, but the rescue needs your help to recover from this horrible fire.
Noisy
Noisy is a 3-year-old Ginger in Chappell , NE, who needs $350 for Nebraska Loves Cats - Noisy.
Chappell, NE • Nebraska Loves Cats
Noisy is a big lover. He came to our rescue via a fire on 1/29/2021. Nebraska Loves Cats burned to the ground. He was surrendered to us. Was moved to North Platte, Ne to get neutered then adopted to a forever home. He had a parasites in his blood. He needs help to be the best cat for someone. He is a lover, not good with other cats, may change when neutered. But small dogs he is good with. He loves sleeping on his cat bed. I do not know if he has ever had one before. He curled up and started purring very loud. Maybe once he is neutered, he may be able to be just fine with other cats. We are a rescue that had a catastrophic event. Nebraska Loves Cats had a fire on 1/29/2021. We lost up to 50 cats in a fire. We are looking for people to help us with our goal to save & help all cats. He was at Westfield Small Animal Clinic in North Platte, NE. Dr. Katie Bunde DVM. He had to spend a few nights, on an iv with meds. He had a parasites in his blood. That he stopped eating, lost a lot weight, smelled real bad & needed help A.S.A.P. We will look for his forever home once he is neurered. Noisy is in foster care to keep his spitrts up, feel loved & cared for. We want to give him the best life that he deserves. He was an outdoor cat. Now he will be an indoor boy. He does not play, pretty serious guy. Loves his new bed. I do not think he has ever had one. All soft and silky-smooth.