Success Stories
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Danny
Danny Was Found Suffering and Needs Veterinary Care
Franklin, MA • Gatos Borincoon, Inc.
Life outdoors had already taken its toll on this community cat when he arrived in one of Gatos Borincoon’s trapping areas in visibly poor condition. The rescue named him Danny, and it was immediately clear that he needed more than routine TNVR care. His skin and coat showed signs of a severe parasitic condition believed to be caused by mites, scabies, or potentially both, leaving this boy desperately in need of treatment and relief. Rather than simply neutering and returning him, Gatos Borincoon made sure Danny received the additional veterinary attention he needed. He was neutered and vaccinated and treated with Revolution Plus for parasites and Convenia to help address infection concerns. His initial veterinary care has already totaled $141.50, but this is only the beginning of what Danny will need. As his skin begins to heal, Danny will return for additional care. His rescue plans to have him dewormed and tested for FeLV and FIV. If he tests negative for FeLV, he will also receive the FeLV vaccine before any decision is made about returning him to his outdoor home. But Danny’s future may take a different path altogether. While community cats recover from their procedures and medical treatment, Gatos Borincoon also takes the opportunity to evaluate their personalities. Sometimes, a cat who was expected to return outdoors shows everyone that they may be happier living life as a beloved companion instead. It is still too early to know which future will be right for Danny. For now, the priority is helping his body heal, treating his painful skin condition, completing his necessary veterinary care, and giving him time to show his rescuers who he really is. Gatos Borincoon’s primary mission is TNVR, but when a community cat arrives suffering like Danny, they make sure that cat receives the extra help they need. Please consider donating toward Danny’s neuter, vaccinations, parasite treatment, testing, deworming, and continued veterinary care. His final medical expenses are not yet known, but every contribution will help his rescue give him the treatment he needs while they determine what comes next. Whether Danny ultimately returns to his community healthier and more comfortable or discovers that life indoors is where he belongs, this is his chance to heal first.
Luci
Luci Can't Tell Us Why She Struggles to Breathe. A CT Scan Can
Astoria, NY • Foster Cats Collective of Queens, Inc.
When Luci came to Foster Cats Collective of Queens, her feeder was concerned about more than just her friendly personality. Luci's breathing was noticeably abnormal, producing audible snorting and wheezing sounds that could be heard even from a distance. An initial veterinary exam confirmed that Luci was otherwise in good health. She had been TNR'd previously, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV, and showed no obvious signs of illness beyond her concerning breathing issues. Hoping the problem was caused by an infection, her veterinarian prescribed a course of doxycycline. Unfortunately, the treatment made no difference. After Luci had time to settle into foster care, she returned for additional testing. Veterinarians carefully examined her ears, nose, and throat for polyps or other visible obstructions that could explain her symptoms, but again, no answers were found. Luci continues to experience nasal stridor on inspiration, an abnormal breathing sound that occurs when she inhales, especially when she becomes stressed. Without advanced diagnostics, we are left guessing about the cause. The underlying issue could be something relatively manageable, or it could be a structural abnormality, chronic disease process, or other condition that may worsen over time if left undiagnosed. Until we can identify the cause, we cannot determine the best course of treatment or know what Luci's future holds. Her veterinarian has recommended pursuing advanced diagnostics, including a cranial CT scan. Luci has handled every exam, test, and vet visit with incredible patience and resilience. Despite the uncertainty surrounding her condition, she remains a sweet, trusting cat who deserves the chance to breathe comfortably and live without unanswered medical concerns hanging over her future. Foster Cats Collective of Queens is raising funds to help cover the cost of Luci's specialty consultation and advanced imaging. These diagnostics are our best opportunity to finally uncover the cause of her breathing difficulties and determine what treatment she may need moving forward. Please consider donating to Luci's campaign. Your support can help us get the answers she desperately needs and ensure that a potentially serious condition does not go untreated. 7/29/26 Update We're happy to share a positive update on sweet Luci! Luci is settling in beautifully in what we hope will be her forever home. Her new family wanted to give her time to adjust before moving forward with additional vet appointments, allowing her to feel safe and comfortable in her new surroundings first. She has made wonderful progress. Luci is exploring more of the house, peacefully coexisting with the resident cat, Lizzie, and even spending quiet evenings near her new mom, sharing slow blinks during reading time. While a large hairball briefly caused a setback and sent her back under the bed for a few days, she quickly regained her confidence and has continued coming out to explore. Although Luci's signature snuffling and noisy breathing are still present, they haven't dampened her sweet personality. We love her just as she is, but we also want to make sure there's nothing more serious causing her breathing difficulties. Her specialty consultation is scheduled in August. During that appointment, the veterinary team will evaluate her condition and make plans for the cranial CT scan that will hopefully provide the answers everyone has been searching for. Thank you to everyone who has supported Luci's journey so far. Your generosity is helping Foster Cats Collective of Queens get her one step closer to a diagnosis and, hopefully, the treatment she needs to breathe more comfortably for years to come.
Mr. Leo
Help Mr. Leo recover from a life-threatening urinary infection.
kaunakakai, HI • Rescue Kitties of Hawaii
This sweet senior cat was once a stray who had found his way to a loving local family, but last week he was rushed to Rescue Kitties of Hawaii in heartbreaking condition. Mr. Leo hadn't eaten in nearly a week, was severely dehydrated, crying in pain, and had a bladder so enlarged that it was nearly the size of a baseball. He was suffering from a severe urinary infection and was on the verge of a life-threatening blockage. If left untreated, he likely would not have survived. RKH immediately started pain medication, antibiotics, anti-nausea medication, fluids, and around-the-clock care. His bladder has to be expressed multiple times a day to keep urine flowing and prevent a fatal blockage. RKH is desperately asking for your help to cover Mr. Leo's medical care, medications, and ongoing treatment as they are dealing with so many medical emergencies. Every donation helps them continue saving animals like him and giving them the second chance they deserve. Mr. Leo has so much life left to live, and thanks to your support, he's finally getting that chance.
Karate
Karate Has Spent Years Looking Out for Her Community. Now She Needs Us
Boiling Springs, SC • South Carolina Community Cat Project
Five years ago, Karate was a community cat living in a neighborhood in South Carolina. A dedicated caregiver made sure she was TNR’d, so she would never have litter after litter of kittens born into the challenges of life outdoors. For years, Karate quietly went about her life. After her caregiver moved away, her son continued feeding and watching over the community cats who remained behind. Then, suddenly, Karate disappeared. She was gone for about a week before she finally returned — and when she did, it was clear that something terrible had happened. Karate was badly injured and limping. Something appears to have gotten ahold of her and degloved her foot, leaving a significant and painful wound. Her rescuers immediately got her to the veterinarian, where she was anesthetized so her injury could be thoroughly examined and radiographs could be taken. Thankfully, there were some important pieces of good news: nothing is broken, and Karate still has all of her toes. But her foot is seriously injured, and there is already concern that a bone infection could be beginning. Karate has received antibiotics, but she isn't out of the woods. She needs ongoing wound care, veterinary follow-ups and close monitoring as her caregivers work to save her foot. And there is something else we learned about Karate: she is FIV positive. That diagnosis doesn't change her worth. It doesn't change our commitment to her. And it certainly doesn't mean she deserves any less of a chance. While Karate was receiving veterinary care, she was also brought up to date on her 3-year rabies vaccine and FVRCP vaccine — her first vaccinations since she was originally TNR’d all those years ago. For the past five or six years, Karate has lived outside without producing a single litter because someone cared enough to have her spayed through TNR. Now, after all those years of simply surviving, Karate is the one who needs someone to care for her. Our co-director and foster, Brianna, is taking Karate into her care during recovery. Brianna handles many of our wound-care cases and will be providing the hands-on care Karate needs while we fight to get her healthy again. And after everything she has been through, Karate will not simply be returned to the exact same situation once her medical care is complete. We want to give this brave girl every reasonable chance at a safer future. We never want a cat in need to have to wait simply because an emergency wasn't in the budget. But we need help covering the care Karate has already received — and the wound care and follow-up appointments still ahead. Please help us give Karate the chance she deserves. ❤️ Please donate if you can, and share her story if you can't. Every contribution brings this sweet community cat one step closer to healing.
Momma Millie
No Mother Should have to Live Like This. Help Momma Millie
Grandview, TN • Flying Pigs Sanctuary
Momma Millie was dumped with her kittens. When she was found, she was huddled around her babies, trying to protect them. Two had already passed away. Only one tiny kitten was still alive and we named her Mollie. We will never know how long Millie sat there with her babies. How long she waited for the person who abandoned her to come back. How hard she tried to keep them alive. What we do know is that no mother should ever have to endure this. When we heard about Millie and her one surviving baby, we said YES. Mollie survived. She is thriving, she is weaned, and now, finally, it’s Momma Millie’s turn to get her second chance. Millie needs the works: spay, vaccines, testing and the veterinary care she needs to be healthy and ready to find the forever home she should have had all along. Basic healthcare should be a given for every animal. But for animals like Millie, it simply isn't, unless a rescue steps in. Flying Pigs opens our doors with open arms as much as we physically can. But we can only continue to do this work when people like YOU back us up. Every donation toward Millie’s care does more than help one deserving mama cat. Sure it helps cover the care Momma Millie needs, but it also makes way for us to save the next cat, and the next one, because there will be another Millie. Please donate toward Momma Millie’s veterinary care so we can get her healthy, spayed, find her an incredible forever home. We said yes to Millie. Will you help us say yes to the next one?
Ginger
Help Ginger Get the Second Chance He Almost Lost ❤️
Cleveland, TX • Poofer's Place Rescue
When Ginger showed up on a family's property in Colony Ridge in Liberty County, Texas he was clearly in desperate need of help. He was weak, extremely thin, and struggling to breathe. With the family preparing to leave town and no local shelter available to take cats, they were running out of options. They were considering having Ginger euthanized. Thankfully, they reached out before that decision was made. Poofer's Place stepped in and gave this sweet boy the chance he desperately needed. Instead of losing his life because there was nowhere else for him to go, Ginger is now safe and receiving the veterinary care and supportive treatment he needs. His condition is serious, and his recovery will take time. But Ginger is fighting, and Poofer's Place is determined to give him every opportunity to regain his strength and find out what kind of future is possible for him. Caring for a cat who arrives this sick comes with significant veterinary expenses, and Poofer's Place cannot do it alone. Your donation will help cover Ginger's veterinary care, medications, supportive treatment, nutrition, and the ongoing care he needs as he works toward recovery. Ginger came to them with nowhere else to turn. Thanks to one family who reached out and a rescue willing to say yes, he now has a chance. Please help Poofer's Place give Ginger the second chance he almost didn't get. Every donation, no matter the size, can help keep him safe and give him the care he needs to heal. Thank you for helping Ginger fight for his future.
Blueberry
Blueberry's Leg Was Torn Off in a Lawn Mower Accident. Help Save His Life.
WHITESTONE, NY • NYC Second Chance Rescue
One moment changed Blueberry's life forever. This sweet dog suffered unimaginable injuries after a horrific lawn mower accident ripped off part of his leg, leaving him with a catastrophic wound and in unimaginable pain. By the time rescuers learned about him, half of his leg was already gone. No animal should ever have to endure this kind of trauma. When NYC Second Chance Rescue received the urgent plea for help from Alabama, there wasn't a second to waste. The rescue immediately stepped in, arranging emergency veterinary care and rushing Blueberry to the hospital, where a team of veterinarians began evaluating the full extent of his injuries. Blueberry needed an emergency amputation. Without hesitation, the rescue agreed to let surgeons quickly remove what remained of his severely damaged leg. The surgery was successful, and Blueberry is now beginning the difficult road to recovery. While the worst of the trauma is behind him, his journey is far from over. Blueberry is receiving intensive pain management, antibiotics, wound care, and around-the-clock monitoring as he recovers from major surgery. He'll need follow-up veterinary visits, medications, bandage care, and plenty of time to heal before he can begin adjusting to life as a three-legged dog. Thankfully, dogs are incredibly resilient. Once Blueberry has recovered, there's every reason to believe he can enjoy a happy, active life. But right now, his focus is simply on healing. Emergency medical care is expensive, and every hour of treatment adds to Blueberry's growing veterinary bill. NYC Second Chance Rescue refused to let him suffer alone, but they can't do it without compassionate supporters standing beside them. Your tax-deductible donation today will help cover Blueberry's emergency hospitalization, diagnostics, surgery, pain medication, and recovery care. Every gift, no matter the size, gives this brave dog another step toward healing and the second chance he so desperately deserves. If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing Blueberry's story. Together, we can help turn one of the worst days of his life into the beginning of a brighter future. 8/5/26 Update When Blueberry first arrived at the shelter, we shared the information that had been provided to us: that his leg had been severed in a lawnmower accident. At the time, the shelter that sent us the urgent plea was legally prohibited from disclosing the circumstances surrounding his case because of an active investigation. Now, they are permitted to speak and the truth is horrifying. Blueberry was seized through the court system, and his former owner is facing animal cruelty charges. Investigators do not believe that Blueberry lost his leg in a lawnmower accident. They believe he was intentionally attacked by a human and that his leg was deliberately severed. We know how difficult this is to read. We want our community to understand that we initially shared the only information legally available to us. Investigations like this cannot be compromised, because justice and ensuring that animal abusers are held accountable must remain the priority. Because of your support, we were able to provide Blueberry with the critical care he so desperately needed. Surgeons amputated what remained of his badly damaged leg, and he is now receiving the care, safety and compassion he should have had all along. We are outraged. We are devastated. But above all, we are committed to standing beside Blueberry as he heals and to fighting for the justice he deserves.
Henry
Henry's Eye Is Healing Because of You
Franklin, MA • Gatos Borincoon, Inc.
Henry's story is one of resilience. When Gatos Borincoon first found this friendly black cat living outdoors with a painful injury near his eye, they feared he might lose it. Then Henry disappeared, leaving everyone worried they would never see him again. Thankfully, he returned, and rescuers were able to trap him and rush him to the veterinarian. The good news was that Henry's injury turned out to be an abscess above his eye that had burst near his eyelid, rather than a devastating eye injury. He immediately began treatment with injectable antibiotics and anti inflammatory medication to fight the infection and reduce the swelling. Life on the streets had clearly taken its toll. Henry's body was covered in scratches, his coat was patchy, and he needed parasite treatment to help him begin healing from the inside out. Despite everything he had endured, he never lost his sweet personality. He quickly showed everyone that he loves attention, happily asks for food, and enjoys every bit of affection he can get. Since starting treatment, Henry has made wonderful progress. His abscess has healed, his beautiful black coat is starting to grow back, and he is looking more like the healthy cat he was always meant to be. While he is doing much better, he isn't quite finished with treatment. His latest veterinary exam found lingering eyelid swelling and eye discharge, so he has been prescribed antibiotic eye ointment and will need another recheck to ensure the infection has completely resolved. Once Henry receives the all clear from his vet, he will still need to be neutered, vaccinated, and prepared for foster care before he can begin searching for the loving forever home he deserves. Gatos Borincoon primarily focuses on TNVR, but when an injured community cat like Henry needs more than trap, neuter, and return, they step in and give them every chance at a better life. Henry has come so far, but his journey isn't over yet. Your donation will help cover his remaining veterinary care, medications, follow up appointments, neuter surgery, and vaccinations so this incredibly sweet boy can make a full recovery and finally leave life on the streets behind forever. 8/8/26 Update After making such wonderful progress, Henry’s foster recently noticed more wet discharge coming from his forehead, and unfortunately, it appears his infection has not completely resolved. The abscess above his eye has started producing pus again, and while one of his eyes has healed, the other remains swollen and irritated. At Henry’s latest follow up appointment his veterinary team performed cytology on both areas of discharge to get a better understanding of what is causing the ongoing infection. He has now been prescribed oral antibiotics and eye drops and will return to the vet for another follow up in two weeks. Henry is also receiving another application of Revolution Plus as his care continues. For now, his neuter surgery will have to wait. Henry cannot be neutered until his veterinarian is confident that the infection has cleared and gives him the OK to move forward. It’s disappointing to see the infection return after Henry had been doing so well, but Gatos Borincoon is continuing to make sure he receives everything he needs to get through this. His foster is keeping a close eye on him, and we’re hopeful that this next round of treatment will finally get him one step closer to putting his days of infections, medications and life on the streets behind him. Thank you to everyone who has donated and continues to support Henry’s recovery. Your generosity is helping Gatos Borincoon cover these additional vet visits, testing and medications while this sweet boy continues to heal.
Rabbit
Rabbit needs you!
Grandview, TN • Flying Pigs Sanctuary
For Flying Pigs Sanctuary, pulling kittens from feral and friendly cat colonies is always incredibly rewarding… but the truth is, you never quite know what you’re going to get. Sweet little Rabbit was in rough shape. She was covered in crusty wounds that are believed to be from a severe reaction to fleas. On top of that, she's battling a terrible upper respiratory infection, and gave them an even bigger scare when she wasn’t urinating properly. This tiny girl needed help—and they were determined to give it to her. With lots of veterinary care, medication, good food, warmth, and LOTS of love, Rabbit has improved dramatically. She looks and feels like a completely different kitten, and she is well on her way to being healthy enough to find the amazing indoor forever home she deserves. But while she heals, Rabbit has found herself a pretty incredible foster brother… Herbert. The Pig. Every single night, Rabbit curls up and cuddles with Herbert. She even gives him little scratches on his belly, and somehow these two have become the sweetest, most unlikely pair. This is the friendship we didn't know we needed. Rabbit still has a little way to go before forever, and Flying Pigs Sanctuary would be incredibly grateful for help covering the veterinary care that got her this far. And until she’s ready for her forever home, don’t worry—Herbert is taking his babysitting responsibilities VERY seriously. Please consider donating to Rabbit and supporting the cutest odd couple at Flying Pigs Sanctuary.