Cats and Kittens In Need

Recently, Kitty Konnection was notified of a large number of cats and kittens living in unspeakable conditions. When a volunteer visited the residence, they found these animals living in a garage that was neither lit nor heated. The only source of light was a a few small windows near the top of the garage door. The smell of cat urine and feces were overpowering, and cats and kittens hid among boxes or in the exposed rafters. Minimal food was available and litterboxes were dirty. One adult male cat was locked in a tiny crate with no food, water, or bedding, only a dirty litter box. More than 34 adult cats were continuously breeding. There were pregnant cats, nursing moms and newborn kittens and upon further inspection, dead kittens were discovered.

Kitty Konneciton was able to remove 34 cats and begin medical treatment immediately. We also began moving cats into foster as quickly as we could. Every cat who has been moved into foster has had severe health and emotional issues stemming from neglect. The kittens were all critically underweight and many were near death upon their removal from the garage, with eye infections, flea infestations, and internal parasites including giardia and coccidia. The adult cats are also underweight, with emaciated appearances, and scabs and scars from fleas, fighting, and continuous breeding covering their bodies. Of the female cats, most have had multiple litters of kittens per year, every year since coming to the owner's “care”; they are emaciated, scarred, and frightened of other cats from their time with this owner. All the cats required emergency refeeding, medications to combat fleas, ringworm, eye infections, giardia, and coccidia, and of course spay/neuter appointments.

In all, it has taken over $4,000 in medical expenses, 11 foster homes, and countless volunteer hours to complete this project. Our organization is struggling with medical expenses and it has been a particularly hard hit as we try to prepare financially for the coming kitten season. We appreciate any assistance you can provide.