Ok, lets count them one more time. Are they all here? 1..2..3..4..5..6----Quit moving. Did I count you? Humm. Where was I at. 1..2..3..4.. Oh I give up. Let's just say they are all here.
Oh my we have an escapee!
Yep, they are escaping the bathroom. Can't keep track of them all. They know how to get out.
Nope, they're not missing. Look, over there. Hey,, help me out here.
We is 8 and 1/2 weeks old now. There is no way to contain us now.
Hey, Iz here. I'm not going anywhre!
We aren't looking for more cats. We haven't been solicitating for more cats. We don't need more cats. We are at 71 now with the kittens and their mom. But we have commited to taking some more. Cats that are in need. Four cats that hae been kicked out of their home, an old old cat whose owner pasted away., and a fifteen year old kitty who needs rehoming because he is killing the neighbors chickens.
So stay tuned as we grow in numbers!
Thousands of cats are at risk of losing their lives each day simply because they have been abandoned and cannot get adopted. Luckily, we continue our important rescues locally and as far as Los Angeles. Shelters are full all over, as are we, but we are doing our best to save more lives.
These 8 kittens are taking over our bathroom. There are cases of canned kitten food on our counter, extra food bowls, a spoon that seems to alway disappear. A large bag of dry kitten food in the corner, that has to be moved everytime I need clean towels or when I put away clean towels.
My how time flies. The eight that stoled my heart still have it. They are now five weeks old.now and oh so cute. I"m still amazed that there are eight of them.
As I write this, these little ones are 25 days old. It's been years since I raised kittens. But this time it's going to be different. This time we have the mom! She makes things much easier.
Gosh, the last entry about Coco was about her pregnancy. Well, she had her babies, all 8 of them.. I'm still in shock and amazement that she had 8 babies. I had a box ready for her and a nice quiet spot
It is expensive to house, feed, and provide vet care for all these kitties. That's where you've come in. Your past support has enabled us to rescue hundreds of cats over the years. We've rescued cats as far as Los Angeles, most from overcrowded shelters. These were scheduled to be euthanized.
It is because of your donations we are able to exist, because we exist many cats lives are changed forever.
Your commitment to us matters and as always is deeply appreciated. If you are able, consider donating a small amount monthly, or large amount.
Oh, thought I should mention that we do boarding here at F.A.T. Cat Haven. We got a call from some fishermen who had recently rescued a cat, whom they named Coco. They need her to be boarded because they were going out to fish for Albacore and couldn't take her with them. They expect to be gone about 3 months. Well, when we picked her up I noticed something and asked if they knew she was pregnant? No, they did not. I think she is about 30 days along. So in about another 30 days we will have kittens! I'm sorry that they will miss this. I'll have to take lots of photos for them and for you.
Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July Holiday. A little loud for the cats, but it didn't last long. Spunky is at it again. Unloaded dog food, turned around and found him tucked inside a box too small for him.
At Fat Cat Haven, we are delighted to celebrate the tremendous impact that your support and dedication have had on our mission. Our work in saving and improving the lives of cats wouldn't be possible without friends like you.
A new cat has come to us so she can live out her life here. Since she is an old girl, 18 years old, we made her a house cat. She was driven up to F.A.T. Cat Haven from Santa Barbara. Abby is a Ragdoll. She was an only cat, so meeting the others that share the house is not going well yet. She has found a corner by the couch to hang out and is doing well. She is starting to venture out more.
We've had to do some expanding. The last 3 kitties that passed had to be buried outside the Memorial garden. We had run out of room inside. There were plans to expand. Our plans were to expand the walking paths and garden areas. But we had not done it yet. So the last several days we have been digging trenches to place cement blocks, making paths, rototiling, raking out the old grass, and planted some new plants. We think it's looking pretty good and are enjoying the results
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We are all a little sad lately. These kitties mean so much to me. Losing one really hurts, and they always take a piece of your heart with them when they die. In April, we lost Sky, a feral, who lived to be 18 years old. That month we also had to say goodbye to Spots, he was 17 years old. I hope May gets better. It has had a bad start so far. Willow, 12 years old, and Harley, 15 years old, both said goodbye as they joined the others over the Rainbow Bridge. They all had a good life here, with no suffering, and a lot of love. They are sadly missed.
I can't believe how fast this year is going. We are a little worried about what the future may bring. The cost of everything just keeps going up, including cat food. I can't begin to tell you how much your support means to the over 60 magnificent cats under our care.
We have dedicated our lives to providing shelter and care for cats in need. Our numbers may change, but our unwavering dedication doesn't. Sometimes we find them in very bad condition, but it is our promise to do whatever it takes to heal and comfort these sweet beings. It is our No-Kill pledge to never give up on a cat, ensuring they live a full life in safety and love. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept all the request we receive to take another cat due to our limited funds. Speaking of funds, I'd like to remind you that they all go to the cat in our care. No one receives a wage here. We all volunteer our time and resources to the cats in residence.
Therefore, dear friends of F.A.T. Cat, we are hoping that you will remember all the dear souls at F.A.T. Cat Haven and send them a gift of love. No amount is too small; everything helps!
With your help, we will have the resources to be able to care for our residents and to be able to keep on rescuing others desperately in need of our help.
Oh my, it has been so very long since I've talked to you, our loyal supporters. I haven't been doing nothing though. It takes a lot of time and effort to care for 60 cats. There is always something to clean or something to wash. Lots of "cat laundry" to do so they have fresh blankets and cushions in their beds. If that's not enough, there are lots of kitties to love.
Volunteers in Southern California continue to rescue cats about to be euthanized because of their ages. Not too many people want to adopt old cats. We accept as many as we can. They deserve a forever home too. Now they are terrified, they don't know what they did wrong or why they can't sleep in their favorite sunny window or the soft lap they are so used to.
Our current rescues are Davey and Harley. They are here from San Francisco area. Their parents had to travel to England. They search for someone or some place for their beloved cats to go, and finally found FAT Cat Haven. These cats are over 14 years of age, and have had a rough time adjusting to all the changes. These brothers have always had a household with just the 2 of them. It's been really traumatic to suddenly find themselves in a new home with lots of other cats. I'm sure that this alone was overwhelming.
We have poured so much love and attention on Davey and Harley. I feel for them. How scared they must have been. They are doing so much better now, and are accepting the other cats. I give them attention every day, including lots of hugs and kisses.
Here at F.A.T. Cat Haven, Spunky is definitely the King of boxes and bags. . If there is a box or a bag to be had, Spunky-Butt will find it. Just finished shopping, got the groceries in and started putting them away. Except this bag comes with a cat.
Just a quick thank you to all of our supporters who donated funds and supplies during December. . December was an awesome month for donations. It sure would be nice if that could happen every month. Every donation means so much. They don't have to be large, everything helps. It's because of YOU that we can continue taking newborns, sick and injured cats, the elderly and homeless cats. This is a forever home for many. Many would not have survived without F.A.T. Cat Haven. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
