We are sad to report that Tammy lost her fight, only four days after coming into our care.
Despite supplemental feeding, medical treatment and around the clock care, Tammy, Tony, and Tiffany passed away one by one during the night.
It’s suspected they had panleukopenia, but test results haven’t yet come back to confirm that.
We are heartbroken.
Thankfully, mama Tina’s health is improving and her diarrhea has mostly subsided. She’ll need a few more days at the vet before she can be moved to a foster home.
We want to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Stubbs and the staff at West Park Animal Hospital for going above and beyond for this little feline family. We’re so thankful for their kindness, and their willingness to take in emergency rescues like these without hesitation.
Thank you as well to everyone who sent their love and donations.
This is yet another reminder of what shelter staff, animal rescue organizations, and the veterinary community are dealing with every day. Pet owners are abandoning and surrendering their animals at an astonishing rate. Backyard breeding is out of control.
The number of animals ending up in situations like this are at a critical level right now, and none of us can see any relief in sight.
Please – Do your research before getting a pet. Adopt your pet. Spay or neuter your pet. Commit to making that pet a member of your family for the life of the pet. Don’t make your responsibility, someone else’s responsibility.
We try to focus on the lighter side of rescue, but behind the scenes it can be overwhelming, frustrating, and exhausting. Now we’re grieving the loss of these sweet babies who didn’t have to get sick and pass away, but they did because of someone else’s carelessness.
We are grateful they were warm and loved in their final hours, but it’s little comfort.

Tammy, Tony, and Tiffany… we are so sorry. We tried everything we could. We hope you know that, and we can only hope you know just how loved you were.

July 14th, 2023

We rescued Tina and her kitten Tammy from Hamilton Animal Services where they arrived as strays. Both mom and baby are not well, and Tina was not nursing Tammy. We got mom and baby out of the shelter and to the vet for immediate care. We’re not sure if Tammy will make it, but our vets are doing everything they can.

Please send all your love and well wishes to Tina and Tammy.
More updates coming soon.

July 15th UPDATE!

Tammy made it through the night! We’re so happy! She’s still not eating on her own, but she is accepting of the kitten formula and medication she is being given. Wee Tammy is in the very best hands with Dr. Stubbs, one of the amazing vets we work with.
Go, Tammy! You got this!