It's another year gone and the start of a new one.  Fat Cat Haven has existed for 22 years now.   Caring people like you have made this possible.  We receive no support from federal, state, or local governments.  YOUR  support is truly why we are able to keep our doors open and care for these beloved cats.  'We exist for innocent animals like Zipper,, Breezy, Cleo, and so many others that would be dead if it weren't for F.A.T. Cat Haven's 22 years of existence.

Our budget and finances are being strained already.  Our vet bills have gone through the roof, since we took all the LA cats.  They all had a bad case of fleas, which we treated with Advantage.  It didn't work at all, so now we have an infestation of fleas through everyone.  Today they were all treated with Bravecto, It's been extremely expensive. 'Stay toned to see how it goes.

Frankly, if it weren't for fellow animal lovers like you, we couldn't do all this. We just couldn't exist.

Well, I think we did it all in 2023! 

We rescued strays.  Including Zipper, who adopted us.  He was found on our roof, meowing up a storm.  He was rescued by ladder, hahaha. 

We rescued Beady from an abusive home situation. Starving, cold and wet, no more. Now, full belly, maybe a little over weight, warm, dry, and loved.

We rescued Breezy and Cleo from inhumane conditions. They were living in a slum, in filth feces, and garbage on the floor . . .the floor moved with roaches, even the ceiling. They were starving and flea infested.  Poor Breezy is allergic to fleas, so her little body was covered with sores and scabs.  She had very little fur because of all her scratching and licking.  They are thriving here, clean living conditions and no fleas.

Then we took on the rescue of 18 cats from Los Angeles over a 3-month period.  They came from overcrowded shelters, and some were on the list for euthanasia.  Most are over 15 years old and no one wants them anymore. That is so sad.  Now safe, secure, and most of all loved.

We just picked up 4 cats from the vet.  One, Beady, has been there for almost two weeks.  He will have to be on medication for the rest of his life. Three of them came up from Los Angeles.  Poor LA cats were probably a little stressed, wondering if they were losing their home again.  They were all glad to be back home.  I told them, this is the last home they will ever have.  They are finally at their forever home. 

Our vet fund could use some help.  All cats received, as well as the current population, will get the urgent care they need as well as medication and ongoing treatments.  We couldn't do it without your support. Thank you!

Together, we can make a difference, in the lives of the 21 cats rescued since September. 18 of these kitties came up from Los Angeles. Some of them had been pulled from a Shelter where they were scheduled to be euthanized.

Wow, it's been too long since I've talked with you. I can say, I've been busy rescuing cats. I can't begin to tell you how much your support means to us and the cats in our care.  You are so important to us.  Frankly, if it weren't for fellow animal lovers like you, we could not exist!  

I hope you will consider supporting F.A.T. Cat Haven this holiday season.  We truly need the support of caring, generous, animal lovers like you to rescue these cats.

These innocent animals, recently rescued, most likely would have been killed or died from starvation or injuries because no one cared enough to provide the necessary shelter and medical treatment to save their lives.  If F.A.T. Cat Haven didn't exist animals like Breezy, Cleo, Beady, Jack, and all the beautiful cats in our care, could have been killed because no one wanted them or might have died from abuse or neglect.  Here are some examples of the cats recently saved.

"Mom, I was doing my stretches and got stuck."   Oh my, it looks like Princess has gotten stuck in her stretch.  She and her sister and brothers are now 3 months old.  They were born on April 15th to a feral mom. They were trapped and taken away from Mom at 4 weeks old.  Now they are all over the house but love to snuggle with Ribs when it's nap time. Guess I better help her get unstuck.

Nighttime at FAT Cat Haven

Cas and kittens find themselves in critical danger during the summer months—in urgent need of care and basic necessities like shelter, food, and water. As we rescue more kittens we rely on the support from compassionate people like you to survive.  By partnering with us, we can save more.  

With you by our side, we are able to rescue, protect and care for those cats and kittens who need us most. Your support enables us to save them and provide medical care for them.  Just as we have for our newest 5 additions.  We have already gotten the boys neutered, vaccinated, rabies shots, dewormed and more. The girls are next. This is all very costly but we can do it with your help.  We couldn't afford to do this without your support.  Thank you.

A gift today of just $5 a month could help to save another kitten.  

Named this little guy Spitfire.  He hissed at me when I first saw him at 4 weeks old.  Now he is 8 weeks old.  This little guy is the first to investigate something new.  The first to drink water in the kitchen fountain.  Look at him now, he comes to sit with me when he is ready to nap, unlike the others that snuggle together.

Well, it looks like we are expanding again.  Four four-week-old kittens were found in the woods with a feral momma cat.  Three of them were trapped and were brought to F.A.T Cat Haven to raise.  They have been switched from formula to solid food and are using a potty box already.  Their names are Groucho, Sugar, and Spitfire.  Sybil, a black, spayed 4-year-old, has decided to play mom.  When they are out playing she tries to carry them off.  We had to dig them out from under the couch today.  They are back in their playpen now.

It's been too long since I've blogged.  We've been busy with kittens. The 4th kitten comes a week after her brothers and sister.  She is stand-offish, due to being with her feral mom longer.  I've named her Princess.  The others are doing fine.  I've got a playpen set up in my living room for them.  They are having trouble trapping Mom to get her spayed.  She seems wise to trapping and avoids the trap at all costs.  

If you have read my last post, I mentioned being busy with kitten's.  Well, 5 newborn kittens were found in a pile of trash behind a store in town.  We were called and went to pick them up.  They had already been removed from their location and put in a box.  We searched for the mom with no luck.  Who knows if she would have come back?  Maybe she was just out hunting.  We will never know.  So the next step is bottle feeding every 2 hours around the clock.  They all passed one by one.  The last one I thought was going to make it.  Named him Teddy.  He was the happiest snuggling on my neck.  He also broke my heart and died at 19 days old.    Maybe Mom sensed that there was something wrong with them.  

So sad, but we tried! 

Wow, another addition to FAT Cat Haven.  We have kittens coming out of our ears. This kitten is being abused and needs to disappear.  He has reappeared here.  He is now safe and sound.  We named him Beady because he has beady eyes.  He has had his checkup at the vet to be neutered, shots, tests, and a general wellness check.  Now back home and playing with other kittens.  The vet estimates his age to be between 8 months and 1 year old.  He is very sweet and loves to cuddle.  

Zoey joined the angels in heaven yesterday.  We are so sad.  We did all we could in the 2 months she was with us but she couldn't stay.  I hope in those 2 months she felt the love she should have always had.  She was such a sweet kitty and we will miss her kisses and snuggles.  Run free baby girl!

Thank you for sticking with us to help ensure that the cats win big in 2023. Because of generous donors like you, we’ll be even more prepared to help save cats this year.

It's not too late, there is still time to give your tax-deductible gift for 2022.   Together, we have the power to give cats a safer future. Our work only happens through the steadfast support of caring friends like you. 

The holiday season is here!  Can you believe it?  Well, the cats seem to agree ~ well. sort of!

They are celebrating Christmas, in hopes of catnip toys and treats in their stockings.

Sunshine gives a high five to Christmas.

Sunshine's friends are participating some not happily. They aren't too happy about playing dressup.  But they are all looking forward to Santa coming..  No, Sunshine isn't being strangled  No one was harmed in the making of this article

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YOU can save lives on #GivingTuesday and your gift will be doubled!  #GivingTuesday is coming in just a few days.  We are asking you to step up and donate.  Help us rescue and provide for more cats.  Especially the cats

We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.  As we all prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, let us not forget the cats at F.A.T. Cat Haven.  We need your help if we are to continue rescuing those abandoned, abused, and