On August 1st, team IBProFun is holding a 5k race to benefit The Cat People! We are so honored that they are holding this awesome event for the kitties at The Cat People. Be sure to sign up!
Can't join us? Make a donation today instead!
PizzaRev Fundraiser TODAY!
Mr. Lake can hardly wait for our fantastic PizzaRev - Bakersfield, River Walk fundraiser today! PizzaRev has delicious options for every diet, including VEGAN and gluten free. Order your custom, yummy pizza anytime today between 11am-10pm at PizzaRev on Stockade Hwy and mention The Cat People at the register and 20% of your entire purchase will go straight to helping cats and kittens! Bring all your friends and family and be sure to share with everyone you know! Click here to see more details about the fundraiser and to RSVP via Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/427394637465939/
The Cat People featured on Life with Cats!
Wow! The Cat People's story of Enya was featured on Life with Cats! We are honored and happy that Enya's incredible story is being spread to so many people all over the world. Her story was shared over 550 times! Click here to read their lovely write up.
Enya's Story
Enya is a fighter. She is a miracle. Watch her video and read her story written by her foster family.
Please donate to support Enya and the other kittens at The Cat People. We have vet bills from her emergency vet visits. If any extra money is donated then it will go towards our emergency vet fund to help kittens and cats just like Enya
Enya’s Second Chance
In early May, a kitten on death’s door step was brought to The Cat People. The little tabby with a touch of orange on her sweet face was emaciated, flea ridden, and could no longer walk. When I first saw her, I was devastated. She was in a box lined with a soft blanket, panting with her eyes closed. I contacted Barb because I felt the kitten needed to be put to sleep. I can’t stand watching an animal suffer.
Just as Barb and I were texting, the little kitten raised its head and open its eyes. I was shocked. Then, she pushed her front legs up, holding her wobbly head up in a sitting position. I couldn’t believe my eyes! This kitten was trying to tell me she didn’t want to give up. I immediately grabbed water and NutriCal, and slowly dropped some water onto her tongue. To my amazement, the little kitten lapped up the water I gave her. I careful placed some NutriCal gel in her mouth, and she swallowed it right up. After I repeated the process a few times, the little kitten laid back down to rest.
I kept her with me all night. Every hour I would give her fluids and gel. By the end of the evening, her breathing had regulated, and she looked much more comfortable. I woke up every hour that night to continue the process. It was exhausting, but this little kitten was such a fighter that I owed her every chance possible to survive. The little touch of orange hair on her head represented the mark of fire. She had a fire burning in her soul to stay alive and see a better future in which she is cared for and loved. I named her Enya which means “little fire.”
The next morning, Barb took the kitten to the vet hospital. She got fluids, worm treatment, and special high calorie food. The kitten appeared to be the size of a two week old kitten, but the vet said she was at least six weeks old.
The kitten continued to get stronger every day. She started eating on her own after a couple days, and by the third day she was purring again. She built the muscle back up in her body and can now walk, run and play like a normal kitten. I have never seen such a young animal with a stronger will to live.
Little Enya will remain in foster care with me until she is big enough for adoptions. She enjoys hanging out with Mr. Lake and playing with my chihuahuas. She really is one of a kind.
Peeta is healing
Suzanne is doing an amazing job helping Peeta heal! We are blown away by how much he has improved in such a short time. Today, Suzanne reported, "He spent a long time out of his room yesterday, he even had that wild play look in his eyes!"
Her friend even made little padded boots that have allowed him to move around more. We must say they are very fashionable!
This cat's spirit and determination is just incredible. Thank you to all who have donated to support his care.
If you have a few bucks, consider donating to The Cat People to help cover Peeta's medical expenses.
Help Peeta
Peeta is a survivor. This kitty has been through more than we know, and we are ensuring he gets all the care he needs to recover and live a happy life.
Peeta was found by two concerned citizens after he approached them in their yard, meowing for help. They could see he was in terrible shape, so they immediately contacted their neighbor Suzanne, who is a dedicated animal lover and activist.
Suzanne inspected the cat, and saw he was burned very badly. She noticed his gums were pale and his body was skinny. She brought him inside, got him water and food, and petted him. The most amazing thing happened--he purred. She knew then that he was a survivor fighting against the odds. She named him Peeta.
Suzanne contacted The Cat People for help. We got him a vet appointment immediately due to the severity of his injuries. Suzanne and Kathy, a Cat People volunteer, met at the vets office and got Peeta a full work up. The vet found terrible things in his wounds, indicating he had survived for DAYS after the burn. He tested negative on his combo test and didn't have a microchip. The vet discussed Peeta's options, and we decided that since he fought to live this long on his own, he deserved a real chance at recovering from his ordeal.
We do not know how this happened to Peeta. He might have been caught in the fire near the river in Bakersfield a couple weeks ago. What matters is his future and and ensuring he has the best chance at a great life.
Suzanne is fostering him and tending to his medical needs. She is doing an excellent job. We need donations to cover his medical expenses, and once he is better, we need to find a loving home for Peeta. If you have a couple bucks to spare, consider donating to Peeta's cause.
*If we miraculously raise more money than what is needed for Peeta's medical bills, we will use the funds to help more cats like Peeta.