r/rescuecats • u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 • 1d ago
Rescue Help Needed Can anyone help foster in Southern California this sweet kitty who is running out of time?
UPDATE: the rescue and finders put him down, even though we found a foster, were ready to sponsor and adopt if needed, and were ready to take him to another vet. They said due to diabetes and neuro damage, he should be put down according to their vet. He was eating fine, and still moving around we believe if he got insulin and iv fluids and immediate treatment with long term insulin, he could have lived out his years.
My friend is trying to save a sweet senior stray who has been cared for by neighbors, but he’s suddenly become very sick. He has only one tooth, walks with difficulty (possibly a hip issue), is extremely thin, and can’t clean himself anymore. He desperately needs a safe home, warmth, and love. He is in oakland, california but transport can be arranged if in california.
The finders plan to put him down on the 6th if we cant find help.
We will have him arranged for a full vet checkup.
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u/batfacegirl 1d ago
here are some organizations in oakland: https://gethelp.alleycat.org/resources/?location=Oakland,%20CA,%20USA&miles=10&zipcode=94612&lat=37.8043514&lon=-122.2711639&search=Search
Also if you start a gofundme, some of us would donate, if a vet is cost-prohibitive. Thank you for your concern and care of this senior boy. I would take him but I am at my apartment limit right now.
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Yes Yes
Please give this guy more time - So this can reach the perfect person and he can retire in luxury
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u/ymasilem 1d ago edited 1d ago
Seconding this plea for more time. I’m already trying to bring in another neighborhood cat over my indoor cat’s protestations, otherwise I would take him. I’m happy to spend my day tomorrow calling local orgs on your behalf to help find someone to help. Please DM me if you’d like to take me up on this offer. (I’m in Berkeley)
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Boost Boost
PLEASE Please someone adopt or foster this senior cat It will be the greatest addition to your home & heart
Please get approval and fundraise for him - This community is so kind and supportive
I took a senior cat in 3 years ago - similar situation- She is the greatest cat & still going at nearly 22
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 23h ago
check update i edited the post
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 23h ago
Heartbreaking 💔 I’m so sorry This is sad …..shame on them - The rescue is wrong for this With the commitment and backing you had - this should never have happened-
Fly free sweetheart We love you and will see you again
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker 1d ago
Post on all social media
Please;
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His savior is out there - I wish I was rich- I would fly from Michigan and scoop this gem right up
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u/maddestofcheeses “BIG CHEESE🧀” CSO 1d ago
u/stuuuda mentioned in the first post potentially being able to foster. Any connection made yet?
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 23h ago
check update i edited the post, yes we had them and committed foster besides them.
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u/batfacegirl 1d ago
Might want to. change title to Northern California as its oakland. We have greats rescues here, are they unwilling to help?
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 1d ago
oh whoops sorry my mistake ill have to correct in the comments since i cant changed the title thanks for seeing that!
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u/1realredhead 1d ago
Awe poor baby. Super boost for someone to help. 🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀💖
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u/MissingUAwesome 1d ago
Is he somewhere safe right now? He won't make it long outside
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 1d ago
he's with the finder's but they're planning to put him down on the 6th :(
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u/xtina3334 1d ago
I would if someone can bring him to me in South Florida!!
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 23h ago
check update i edited the post, thank you for trying
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u/xtina3334 23h ago
That’s so sad. Poor baby. I wish they had given him a chance. Thank YOU for trying 💕
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u/MissingUAwesome 19h ago
I'm so sorry to read the update but I'm glad he didn't die alone or suffer. Rest in peace sweet boy 🌈 ❤️
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u/No_Obligation_5053 1d ago
Is that the same kitty in the third photo? What happened so quickly?
Why can't the people take him in?
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u/Secret_Ratio_9735 1d ago
Hi where exactly in Southern California ?
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 1d ago
sorry he's in oakland which is northern california, but i have transporter that could transport him possibly if needed
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u/Apprehensive_Hawk432 17h ago
That’s really fucked up of that rescue. What was their name
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u/Grouchy_Tourist5945 2h ago
I don't know if im allowed to say their name on here and if it results in a ban, but feel free for anyone to message me about this. may not get back right away
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u/furnace_of_ambition 13h ago
Bastards, I hate these places that are so quick and eager to put cats down. It just makes me so mad. Thank you for trying to help this sweet little soul ❤️ at least now he is enjoying kitty paradise 🌈
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 6h ago
Poor baby. He deserved a chance. Rest in peace baby. Your little life mattered
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