Farmhouse-cats

Running a rescue is expensive. The amount of equipment needed is enormous—from foster supplies, carriers, traps, and event cages to scales, feeding supplies, and more. It all adds up quickly. Fortunately, much of what we use can be sanitized and reused… that is, if we get it back.

Life gets busy. Things get forgotten. I understand that. But if you come across rescue equipment months later, you know it isn’t yours. So when our equipment turns up at Goodwill with our name and phone number still on it, it feels like a huge slap in the face.

Over the years, we’ve had kitten scales loaned to fosters show up at garage sales. We’ve recovered traps from the metal recycling bin at the dump. And today, it was this carrier sitting on a shelf at Goodwill. (Thank you, Jackie, for purchasing it and bringing it back to us.)

But come on, people—DO BETTER.

When rescue equipment is loaned to you, whether for fostering or to help with a personal cat situation, please return it clean and in good working order. If something happens and it gets damaged or destroyed, tell us. We aren’t asking for perfection; we’re asking for accountability.

Every dollar we spend replacing equipment is a dollar that cannot be spent on veterinary care, spay/neuter surgeries, food, or saving lives. Every hour we spend tracking down missing equipment or cleaning neglected returns is time we aren’t in the field helping the animals you ask us to help.

These things may seem small, but they have a very real impact on the work we do.

The bottom line is this: because some people do not make returning borrowed rescue equipment a priority, we may eventually have no choice but to spend valuable time chasing down returns, stop loaning equipment altogether, or require deposits before equipment leaves our possession.

None of those options are ideal.

Please respect the resources that allow us to continue helping animals in our community. Return what you borrow. It really is that simple.

Well ...... As if we haven't had enough people bringing us kittens this spring, I go and find one ( or maybe it found me) in Titusville. Out this afternoon for a birthday break and lunch we're driving down hwy 50 and I see a kitten running across the parking lot towards the O'Reilly's. Well then, this becomes a long story. Round and round the building, into the woods, through a homeless camp, back through the woods, over to the CVS, around the dumpster, several times, and THEN.... into the CVS😅. Thankfully, a good Samaritan and several CVS employees jumped in to help. We chased that kitten all through the store hoping it wouldn't run back out the door. Every time we thought we had it cornered it would shoot out and run again. Finally while cornered, for the last time, one of the employees grabbed it. We stuffed it into a Publix shopping basket that I had obtained from the homeless camp. Hey, you got to improvise. And covered it with a box Mike had grabbed from O'Reilly's. We then took it with all of us into the bathroom and transferred it into a secure box. I cannot express my gratitude to these selfless people, who stopped what they were doing to help this poor kitty. He was panting so bad. And so scared. It will certainly be a rescue to remember, on my birthday 😂🤣. He's safe here with us now. Never to be running scared again.

DAY 5: KITTENS HAVING KITTENS 😿

Kittens can become pregnant as young as 4–5 months old.

Yes... kittens having kittens.

Their bodies aren't fully developed, which increases risks for:
⚠️ Pregnancy complications
⚠️ Illness
⚠️ Kitten mortality

Many people are surprised to learn that a kitten born in the spring can become a parent before the end of summer.

Early spay/neuter is safe, effective, and lifesaving.

The sooner we can prevent unwanted litters, the fewer kittens will be born into lives of uncertainty, illness, and homelessness.

❤️ Found young cats or kittens and aren't sure what to do?

Reach out through our contact form:
http://www.friendsofferalfelines.org

💛 Help us prevent the next generation of homeless kittens:
https://mygivingcircle.org/friends-of-feral-felines/donate/free

Were you surprised to learn kittens can become pregnant this young?

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
This has by far, hands down been the craziest kitten season I've ever seen. Here at Farmhouse-cats we've taken in 26 kittens in the last 2 months 😔. Of course we wouldn't ever turn down a kitten in need if we can help. 3 of the kittens had to have surgery which as you know really racks up the medical bills. All the kittens we have taken in were in desperate need of intervention. Most would not be alive if we hadn't gotten them. So......
We could use any help anyone is able to give. Donations to our account at VCA vet clinic in Edgewater, cat food , litter, kitten formula , iams dry kitten food, Purina pro plan kitten canned food. Anything helps. Fosters are always welcome. Ever wanted to help a shy kitty gain its confidence. We have 2 such kittens. One was trapped in our TNR program and I wanted to give her a chance at a better life. The other was found on the side of the road with her ear ripped almost off, ( it had to be amputated). If you want to donate to our account at VCA 2305 S Ridgewood Ave Edgewater, you can just call and tell them you want to donate to Farmhouse Cats account and they will put in on our account. 386-663-3989. If you want to send food or anything else you can contact me directly. 386-314-1384. Thank you to all of our friends who support us throughout the year. We truly appreciate you and could not do what we do for these cats and kittens if it weren't for your generosity 💞. Here's some cute kitty pictures to make you smile 😁.

Does anyone do TNR ( trap, neuter, return) for community cats, or know someone who does in Edgewater? I have been contacted by so many people needing help with getting cats fixed in the Edgewater area and there is a true need for help with this. Please contact Farmhouse-cats at 386-314-1384 by calling or texting if you have any information. Do not message me on Facebook.

Anyone that is trying to reach Farmhouse-cats, you can call or text us. If no one answers leave a message we'll get back with you. Messenger is not working right now for some reason so I'm not able to get any incoming messages or respond .
386-314-1384

Whew......
What a kitten season and not sure we're through yet. 13, yes 13 kittens in less than a month. Any help would be appreciated. Fosters always welcome, kitten food, Iams dry and Purina pro plan canned. Clumping natural litter. 2 of our rescue kittens had to have surgery. But they're both doing really good. Here's some pics to brighten your day. Can't resist a smile when you see these cuties. You can contact Farmhouse-cats at 386-314-1384 for more info.

Dear Farmhouse-cats friends, I first would like to thank you all for your generosity and continued support. Our Yard sale was a huge success because of you. Most if you know that it is our yard sales that sustain us throughout the year. With the proceeds we pay for a lot of veterinary care, meds and cat food etc. Well......... Just to show you how thankful we are to have the financial means to help the cats and kittens that come into our care here is 2 kitties that just yesterday came to us for help. If it weren't for you we would not have had the money to help these little ones. So..... Thank you thank you thank you.😻. They both required surgery and the total bill for both is approximately 700$$. I'll be posting updates on these 2 and all the others because they'll eventually need loving homes. Stay tuned 💞

🌸 SPRING INTO A SECOND CHANCE 🌸

167 Days at shelter.

Next up… meet Blueberry 🫐💙.

This stunning 3-year-old girl is as sweet as her name, with a gorgeous smoky gray coat and a perfectly matching gray nose (yes… she knows she’s pretty 😌).

✨ Super soft, velvety fur (seriously—pet at your own risk)
✨ Loves toys and playtime
✨ Total fashion icon—she’ll happily rock the cutest outfits 😂

Blueberry would love to be the queen of her castle, soaking up all the attention as your one-and-only—and honestly? She deserves it. 💕

💙 Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Davis Bros Cooling and Heating, her adoption fee is FULLY SPONSORED and she’ll go home with a big bag of dog food to get her started!

This special is happening ALL MONTH LONG in April, so now is the perfect time to give Blueberry the second chance she’s been waiting for.

🏡 Come meet Blueberry
❤️ Fall in love
🐾 Take her home

Southeast Volusia Humane Society
1200 S. Glencoe Rd, NSB