Ocooch Mountain Humane Society
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98 Hoarding Cat
98 Hoarding Cat is a 1 year old Mix-Breed in Richland Center, WI, who needs $2,000 for medical care.
Richland Center, WI • Ocooch Mountain Humane Society
OMHS was alerted about a hoarding situation from one of their partner shelters, where 98 cats were found in a small home. Their partner shelter typically takes dogs, so they did not have the capacity to house cats. OMHS is amazingly providing care for 73 of these 98 cats, which is a MASSIVE undertaking, especially as they are already caring for so many animals. All aside from 5 require spaying and neutering. All need vaccinations, deworming, felv/fiv testing. A few will need dental care. One very old guy will need some senior lab work and, most likely, a full mouth extractions. All are rather underweight and will need to gain weight. 2 of the cats in the house had such severe cerebellar hypoplasia that one (the male) needed humane euthanasia immediately (he couldn’t walk at all and his back legs were severely atrophied from never being able to use them. The couple told them they kept him draped over the sink to rinse off his backend 😞). They performed lab work on the female (she’s just slightly less severe) and wanted to rule out toxoplasmosis as part of her problem. Unfortunately, after the 1 month of treatment, she has no improvement. They recently lost another after severe malnutrition and a possible congenital issue caused him to have severe illness. They hospitalized him and tried so hard with treatments, but he didn’t make it. A couple of the cats have head tilts from chronic ear infections. One guy has it quite severely and will need multiple treatments to his ears to resolve it. Six were pregnant, and four had babies in their shelter and in a partner shelter. Tragically, there was overwhelming evidence in the home of the female cats giving birth, but no kittens were found. These are only a few of the horrific cases found in this home. None of these cats deserved this kind of treatment, and we are grateful that OMHS is helping so many of these poor babies. With so many of them needing medical attention, the bills are stacking up quickly and draining their emergency funds. OMHS desperately needs your help. They can't do this alone. Please contribute any amount you can. Thank you for your continued support. Update 12/8/25 These babies are doing really well! They’ve become so friendly and loving. And many have been adopted already! Thank you for your continued support!
Jed
Fundraiser for Jed – A Brave Boy Fighting FIP
Richland Center, WI • Ocooch Mountain Humane Society
Jed came to Ocooch Mountain Humane Society as a tiny kitten found near a lumber mill, scared and clinging to his two sisters. He was so frightened it took weeks just to earn his trust. Slowly but surely, Jed began to open up, showing glimpses of the loving cat he was becoming, until he suddenly fell ill. His energy faded, his appetite disappeared, and something just wasn’t right. The rescue team rushed him to the vet, where initial tests suggested pancreatitis. But things got worse. Jed began suffering grand mal seizures. The heartbreaking diagnosis he now faces is FIP, a serious and often fatal virus that has taken far too many young cats like Jed. Despite it all, Jed’s spirit shines. He’s gentle and sweet, with eyes that quietly ask for comfort. His foster mom says he’s making progress every day, building trust, resting peacefully, and leaning into affection more and more. Jed is still fighting, and his caretakers believe with everything in them that he deserves a full, happy life. For the first time, there is now a new legal treatment that fights FIP, giving Jed a real hope, but it's expensive. He’ll need 84 days of daily medication, costing around $400 every few weeks. His caretakers are determined to get him through it, but can’t do it alone. Please consider donating to help Jed continue his journey toward healing and happiness.
Constance
Help Support Constance in Her Fight Against Cancer
Richland Center, WI • Ocooch Mountain Humane Society
Constance had spent most of her life as a stray, until one day she was brought to Ocooch Mountain Humane Society, who welcomed her with open arms. They noticed she had a lump on her nose, and instantly grew concerned. A visit to the veterinarian and a pinch biopsy revealed devastating news: Constance had malignant melanoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer in cats. It was a hard truth to hear, especially for such a sweet and unassuming soul. But there was a silver lining—testing confirmed that the cancer had not spread elsewhere in her body. With hope on their side, her veterinary team made the decision to perform a nosectomy, removing her nose entirely to give her a real chance at life. The surgery was a success, and Constance (or Connie as she is lovingly called by her foster mom) is now in recovery, adjusting bravely to her new world. Despite everything she’s been through, she remains as loving and gentle as ever. She has started to open up to her foster mom, grateful for the safety and comfort she's finally found. She loves to chat, particularly when she would like her canned food! Her resilience is remarkable, and her will to heal and connect reminds everyone around her just how much she still has to give. Now, Ocooch Mountain Humane Society is asking for help to cover the costs of her surgery, post-operative care, and recovery. Constance has already beaten the odds, but she still needs support to continue healing and to one day find the forever home she deserves. With your kindness, she can leave the cancer behind and look forward to a life full of warmth, love, and peace. Update Our noseless darling is healing so well and starting to come out of her shell! We are so happy to have been able to give Connie another chance at life! In addition to her specialty surgery, she also needed lab work, an ultrasound, and other work up to stage her cancer (ensure it didn’t metastasize) prior to surgery. It was certain worth it all for this precious gal! Thank you for your ongoing support. Update 05/28 Connie is continuing to do wonderfully in her foster home! This once-feral girl is slowly but surely starting to show more of her personality—she’s becoming more curious, more vocal, and even seeks out attention in her own quiet way. Every day, she seems just a little more at ease, and it’s been heartwarming to see her begin to trust and relax. Thank you for the continued support!