CRAN Cat Tales 3rd Quarter 2022 |
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You can now donate real estate to CRAN!
You can donate land, homes, or commercial property to support the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network! Your real estate donation is tax deductible to the amount of the appraisal value and we accept almost any property, so long as there is equity. Even if you owe back taxes or have a mortgage balance! Click here to donate online or call 844-277-4663 to donate!
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Ray Charles
Ray Charles came to CRAN with untreated herpes (which caused near blindness), hair loss, and malnutrition. The best part of the story - after taking such great care of him, his foster decided to adopt him & make sure he had the perfect permanent home. From his foster: "When Ray Charles came into my care, he was under-weight and malnourished. His furry head with long, white whiskers looked ginormous compared to the rest of his body. His tail looked disproportionately long, he had scabs and his thin skin easily cut open if he scratched himself. It took weeks for him to regulate his eating pattern. He likes a variety of dried food, but only two brands of tuna. Ray Charles was so happy to be cared for. He threw himself belly up at my feet over and over again until I would pick him up or pet him. He is such a loving and lovable cat. He likes to follow me almost everywhere I go."
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Calendar Contest Fundraiser a Success
We raised $12,619 in the 2023 Calendar Contest! Thank you to everyone who made this a success. All proceeds from the contest after the calendars are printed and mailed will benefit homeless cats. And the winners are...drumroll please:
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CRAN can't help cats without volunteers. We have all kinds of volunteer opportunities including working in:
Fostering
Medical
Cat Care
Catteries
Data Entry
Fundraising
Socialization
Marketing
Trap-Neuter-Return
Currently we are looking for a Cattery Manager or two for our PetSmart Cattery on Chad Drive and volunteers to socialize and care for cats in both of our PetSmart Catteries (but we are always looking for people of all different skill and interest levels). We would love to have you on our team!
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Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Volunteers of the Month! |
We have the most amazing volunteers! We truly could not do what we do without them (CRAN is all-volunteer. We have no paid staff). A huge thank you to our 3rd Quarter Volunteers of the Month!
July - Sarah Selland
August - Vanessa Naldrett
September - Colleen Ramey
To learn more about these amazing volunteers click here
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Planning for Veterinary Care |
Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Blockage, Intestinal Blockage, Lymphoma, Dental Disease and Cancer are just a few of the things cat owners may face. A medical emergency is always stressful but having a plan for the financial part makes things easier and allows you to focus on your cat and his or her care. Veterinary care is expensive (but so important). Things you should consider to help you prepare for an emergency are:
Pet Insurance - Just like our insurance, you can get insurance for your pet (it's a lot less money than human medical insurance). Typically you will have a deductible and copay and often you can choose the amounts. There are many plans out there and it's important to make sure you get a plan that covers what you need.
Wellness Plans - Many vet clinics offer wellness plans. Some cover things like labwork, dental cleanings and exams. These are not typically going to help with a medical emergency but provide a savings on routine care.
Savings Account - Start a savings account for your pet. The average emergency for a cat costs $800 to $1500.
What if you can't afford the care your cat needs? Reach out to friends and family, start a GoFundMe fundraiser, have a garage sale, apply for CareCredit or a credit card or loan. There are grants you can apply for and programs you might qualify for. It will take some effort but you should be able to raise the money you need. See our info sheet on Veterinary Care Assistance: https://catrescues.org/wp-content/uploads/VeterinaryAssistance.pdf
As a last resort, if you are unable to get the money you need, talk to the Vet. Is a payment plan an option? If you have no other options, talk to the Vet and to Rescues about surrendering your pet so it can get the lifesaving care it needs.
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Medical Corner
Question: What is The Most Common Medical Emergency in Male Cats?
Answer: Urethral Obstruction
This is a condition in which a cat, usually a male, is unable to urinate due to a blockage in the urethra (the tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside environment).
You should consider these signs a serious emergency and seek veterinary care immediately. There are reports of cats developing kidney failure and dying within 12 hours after the onset of signs. Expect your cat to be hospitalized for at least 36 hours for treatment of this condition, which may include a urinary catheter, intravenous fluids, and pain management. Female cats are less likely to become obstructed due to their wider urinary tract.
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Part of CRAN's mission is to help cats with special needs and we have a lot of special needs cats in our care right now. We never turn a cat away due to medical needs and never consider euthanasia except to end suffering when there is no treatment to help. Meet some of our special cats: |
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CRAN has four cats with eye issues requiring surgeries in our program and we are doing a special fundraiser to raise money for our medical fund.
Candyland has cancer (Iris Melanoma) and needs to have her eye removed. She had been a neighborhood stray, living off her wits (and the occasional mouse and bird). She decided a dog kennel in the backyard would be a fine place to raise a litter of kittens. The homeowners allowed her to raise her kittens in their backyard but did nothing for her. After as second litter she was surrendered to CRAN.
Little Toph was trapped in a neighborhood TNR project when she was just over 2 months old. She was very sick with a severe upper respiratory and herpes infection. She was diagnosed with corneal scarring/edema, corneal ulcer and corneal perforation. She is essentially blind and the eye specialist she saw recommended she have both eyes removed to prevent further pain, complications and glaucoma. She is such a lucky kitten that she was trapped and able to get medical care.
Ed has adhesions between the conjunctiva, cornea and 3rd eyelid (a condition called symblepharon) and needs cryosurgery performed to decrease the adhesions with an eye specialist.
Cowboy Beau has a birth defect. He needs at least one eye removed and possibly both.
Can you help?
or you can donate by check by mailing to:
Cat Rescue & Adoption Network
P.O. Box 72401, Springfield, OR 97475
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Want to help cats with special needs get the help they require to be healthy and happy? You can give at CatRescues.org/donate or you can mail a check to: CRAN, PO Box 72401, Springfield, OR 97475 |
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We got our first Car Donation! |
We are so excited. We received a donation of a 1994 Honda Civic! Cars for Cats will take care of all the details for us.
Have you considered donating your old vehicle, RV or boat to help cats?
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MUSTANG SALLY is a charming slip of a girl kitty, who is very curious and just wants to be in on the action. She has a tiny little voice that she uses to say ‘pay attention to me please’. She likes to play with the ring toy, hitting the ball around in a circle, likes stroller rides, and sleeping on a tall cat perch. She is a sweet, calm kitty who walks so daintily, she seems to be tip-toeing across the room. She would love to be adopted with her stepbrother, Sarge but can be adopted by herself. Click Here
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SARGE is very friendly, confident, and affectionate. Sarge has a big personality and likes to 'own' any room he happens to occupy and will let you know by his assertive vocalizations that he is in charge! He is active and curious, and absolutely adores being around people of all ages (males and females). He will be happiest in a home where he has some safe access to the outside, such as a catio or a well-fenced backyard (he even enjoys rides in a stroller!) Sarge would enjoy being adopted with Mustang Sally, but he can be adopted by himself. Click Here
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Ways to help CRAN
Cat Rescue & Adoption Network, PO Box 72401, Springfield, OR 97475
Support cats while you shop!
AmazonSmile - 0.5% of your eligible purchases can be donated to help cats. Just choose Cat Rescue & Adoption Network at: Use Smile.Amazon.com
BottleDrop – Pick up a stickered bag and fill it with your bottles and cans (can be co-mingled) and drop it off at either of the Bottle Drop stations in Springfield or Eugene. CRAN will receive credit for your donation. Bags can be found on the CRAN carts (by the catteries) at PetSmart, Wags! Dog Emporium, Hometown Pets in Springfield, or your friendly CRAN volunteer.
Other Ways to Help:
ResQwalk is a free mobile app that lets you raise money and resources for Cat Rescue & Adoption Network, and all you have to do is walk (or participate in any distance-related activity – walking, running or biking -that can be measured by GPS and involves a speed of less than 14 miles per hour)! You can even just start it and do your daily activities i.e., go shopping, get the mail, garden and get miles! Learn more: https://catrescues.org/support-cran-by-walking-with-resqwalk/
Car Donation Donate a car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat you no longer need to support the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network! All vehicles are considered, running or not. The pickup is free and your car donation is tax deductible. Most vehicles can be picked up within a few days and you’ll receive a tax receipt for your donated vehicle. Click here to donate online or call 855-500-7433 to donate!
Real Estate Donation You can donate land, homes, or commercial property to support the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network! Your real estate donation is tax deductible to the amount of the appraisal value and we accept almost any property, so long as there is equity. Even if you owe back taxes or have a mortgage balance! Click here to donate online or call 844-277-4663 to donate!
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Want another way to help the cats in our program? Forward this newsletter to cat lovers who aren't on our list. |
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We cringe when we see someone not supporting the bottom of the carrier and sadly have seen several cats get lost after the carrier comes apart. In addition, don't forget to seatbelt your carrier in the car to keep your cat safe and cover your carrier with a towel to help keep your cat calm. |
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Valor
Valor was loved by the CRAN community for his amazing spirit. Sadly he lost his battle to cancer. "The world lost an amazing soul this week. Valor passed away in my arms Monday evening. I’ve experienced a lot of loss in my rescue career but his was one of the hardest. He had progressively been getting worse so I knew it was cancer that we were dealing with and not IBD as we were hoping. We tried chemotherapy for several weeks with little improvement. He dropped another pound and lost his vision completely. I knew I had to let him go but didn’t want to admit it. He got one final check up where the vet confirmed it wasn’t IBD we were dealing with but lymphoma. We spent the afternoon napping and crying on the couch with him in my arms hugging me like a little human. He was such a gentle soul who learned how to walk again after his previous people declawed him. He learned how to love again after humans failed him. He taught me so much about tendons, muscles, braces, physical therapy, IBD, injections, and cancer therapies. He was a patient teacher. He was so sweet with all the kittens he interacted with and was a true grandpa to them. I wish I had known him as a kitten or as a healthy adult cat. He was so sweet and gentle. The world didn’t deserve him. Until we meet again my love. Love, your Mama
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Some of you may remember Midge, one of Torrey’s babies. She was diagnosed with undifferentiated cardiomyopathy in April and I wanted to let you all know that she passed away last night, at three years old.
She was the most beautiful and loved girl in the world, and I’m so incredibly thankful to CRAN for reuniting me with her after she was returned (for those who don’t know, I knew and loved her when she was in the PetSmart cattery). After a few months of fostering I decided to adopt them. I couldn’t be more honored to be these two girls’ mom and Midge will always be so deeply adored).
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Hey friends, it’s a sad day today for the cannon cattos. For those of you who remember my sweet little Cheeto, he unfortunately lost his battle to his FELV and all of his other medical issues that had been popping up in the last year or so.
He had an amazing, beautiful life. Even if it was a short one.
I’m so blessed to have given him a comfortable fun life for the rest of it.
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Do you have an Adoption Tail or Rainbow Bridge Story you would like to share or an article you'd like to see? Email Marketing@CatRescues.org |
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Thank you so much for your support and enabling us to continue to help cats in need. We could not do what we do without you! |
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