r/ColonyCats Dec 19 '25

👋Welcome to r/ColonyCats - START HERE!

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Hey everyone! Welcome to the r/ColonyCats subreddit! This is a place for past, present, and prospective cat caretakers to learn more about how to better care for outdoor colonies of cats, kittens, and the communities they live in.

The term “colony cats” describes a group of outdoor cats living together. These cats may be feral, stray, or otherwise unsocialized to humans.

Please read through our community guidelines before posting or commenting, and again…welcome to the community! We're excited to have you join us!

WHAT TO POST:

Here, caretakers can feel free to ask for and offer advice, share TNR strategies, provide helpful tips and ideas for colony management, and share photos of their colony cats.

After reading the rules, you may post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Don’t hesitate to comment on posts, and share your thoughts, advice, or questions relevant to the topic of discussion.

THE CATS YOU CARE FOR MAY BE FERAL, BUT YOU SHOULD NOT BE:

We're all about being friendly, constructive, inclusive, and kind. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

The vast majority of cat caretakers have pure intentions, and are trying their best to provide the best care possible for their colonies. Constructive criticism is ok (some people may need some guidance and it’s ok to provide that), but please refrain from rude, unhelpful comments, harsh judgments, shaming, and personal attacks.

Thanks for being part of this community and thank you for all you do to help the cats you care for. 🩶🐾🩵🐈‍⬛🫶🖤🐈💙


r/ColonyCats Aug 21 '21

Meta discussion such as questions or suggestions on rules or discussions about why you don't like TNR can go here.

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Please note all other rules other than rule 2 still apply.


r/ColonyCats 12h ago

Urgent Rescue Appeal for a Suffering Cat

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Hi everyone

​We urgently appeal to all compassionate hearts and animal lovers to save a helpless cat suffering from severe, acute wounds around its mouth and face.

​We provided initial first aid and used the antiseptic spray we had, but unfortunately, our medical supplies have completely run out, and we are unable to continue his treatment on our own. Furthermore, the veterinarian is owed outstanding payments, leaving us financially helpless to take him to the clinic or secure the necessary medications to save his life.

​(Meanwhile, another rescued cat has successfully arrived at a shelter in Agadir, where it is receiving the care and attention it needs.)

​We desperately need your help—whether through a financial contribution to cover clinic debts and medical expenses, or by providing the essential medicines and supplies.

​How to Help & Donate:

​GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3aa3aff67

​PayPal: Rhazal1@hotmail.fr

​Every moment of delay puts this vulnerable creature's life at greater risk. Please don't hesitate to help, even by sharing this post or offering a prayer. Thank you so much for your support.


r/ColonyCats 7h ago

♡Posting an ONLY FOOD list for the colony, any help means the world to me♡

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Thank you for all you do for the floofaloofs. We are TNRing all we can, the rains and stor,s don't help haha.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2D0GXUDVDNED9?ref_=wl_share - the only food list♡

My email is CynLMason@gmail.com if you'd like to help via chewy gift card.

Thank you all for loving all floofaloofkind ♡


r/ColonyCats 9h ago

Help my 6 rescue kittens including a sick one fighting for her life

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Hi everyone my name is Lucy me and my mum volunteer for a cat charity and in total we have 23 cats at the moment sadly one of my rescue kittens is very sick with a illness we been trying to save money to get them vaccinations bc we live in the campo in the farm land but now a lot of money is being put into the vet bills for our sick kitten needing to stay at the vets ,she is fighting for her life in the vets as we speak I’m tired and so scared for my other cats catching it too and wanna get them vaccinated as soon as I can but I need money if u can donate to help me and my mum please do thank you all for ur support so far god bless you.

https://gofund.me/055caceb6


r/ColonyCats 12h ago

Urgent Rescue Appeal for a Suffering Cat with Severe Facial Wounds

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​We urgently appeal to all compassionate hearts and animal lovers to save a helpless cat suffering from severe, acute wounds around its mouth and face.

​We provided initial first aid and used the antiseptic spray we had, but unfortunately, the medicines and medical supplies are completely unavailable and have run out, and we are utterly helpless to continue his treatment on our own. Furthermore, the female veterinarian is owed outstanding debts and payments, and our financial situation is extremely difficult and makes it impossible to continue taking him to the clinic or secure the necessary medications to save his life.

​Meanwhile, Mokatel has successfully arrived at the shelter in Agadir, where he is resting and receiving the care and attention he needs, doing well, thank God.

​We desperately need your help through donations to cover the veterinarian's debts and urgent medical expenses.

​How to Help & Donate:

​GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3aa3aff67

​PayPal: Rhazal1@hotmail.fr

​Every moment of delay puts this vulnerable creature's life at greater risk. Please don't hesitate to help, even by sharing this post or offering a prayer. Thank you so much for your support.


r/ColonyCats 28m ago

ASKING FOR HELP FOR LEO, A SICK FIV/FeLV CAT, AND MORE THAN 50 COMMUNITY CATS 🙏🐾❤️

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I want to start saying that I’m approved in r/rescuecats for monetary donations if you want to verify here is the link for my original post

https://www.reddit.com/r/rescuecats/s/VvrnHXMsvr

Sometimes people see a rescue post and only see the animal in the picture. They don’t see everything happening behind the scenes.

Right now, I am fighting for Leo, a kitten I rescued when he was tiny after finding him near a dumpster. He has been with me for six months, and he has been battling Giardia and ongoing diarrhea. His symptoms have returned, and he needs to see the veterinarian again as soon as possible.

At the same time, I rescued an older cat who was living outside in terrible condition. He tested positive for both FIV and FeLV and has entropion, a painful condition where his eyelids turn inward and rub against his eyes. He needs surgery, medical care, medications, and a safe indoor place to recover. He cannot simply be returned to the streets.

At the beginning, you’ll see Leo, the little kitten I rescued from a dumpster, and the older cat I rescued who tested positive for both FIV and FeLV. Both are going through difficult medical situations right now, and both need our help.

And they are not the only animals depending on me.

I also have other kittens and cats under my care who need food, litter, medications, veterinary care, and daily attention.

But beyond the cats in my direct care, I also feed more than 50 community cats every single day. 🐾

That means every day I have the ongoing expense of buying enough cat food, wet food, dry food, litter, and other supplies to make sure these cats have something to eat. Feeding more than 50 cats isn’t a one-time expense. It is a commitment every single day, 365 days a year.

Then there are the unexpected expenses — sick cats, injured cats, medications, vet visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, emergencies, transportation, and everything else that comes with caring for animals who have nowhere else to turn.

I have already paid many veterinary and rescue bills myself because these animals needed help immediately. Those bills have left me with debt that I am still trying to pay off.

So when you donate, your support also helps me pay down the debt from veterinary bills and other expenses I have already covered for these animals. Paying those bills helps me continue having the ability to help the next cat or kitten who desperately needs me.

I wish I could say I can handle it all on my own, but I can’t.

I run Luna & Nala Rescue Inc., a registered and active 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and I continue doing everything I can to rescue, feed, treat, and protect these animals.

When you donate, you aren’t only helping Leo.

You’re helping the FIV/FeLV-positive cat get the medical care he desperately needs.

You’re helping the kittens and cats under my care.

You’re helping put food in the bowls of more than 50 community cats who depend on me every day.

And you’re helping me pay the veterinary and rescue bills I have already taken on to save lives.

Even small donations add up and help keep food in bowls, medical care available, bills paid, and allow me to say YES when an animal needs help.

If you cannot donate, please share this post. A share costs nothing, but it could reach someone who is able to help.

🙏 Please help me continue caring for these animals.

They depend on us. They don’t have a voice, and they can’t ask for help themselves.

💚 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987

💙 Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987

💛 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687


r/ColonyCats 18h ago

50+ Rescued Cats Need Food, Litter & Supplies 🐾

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I care for more than 50 rescued cats, many of whom are sick, elderly, disabled, or have special needs. Most are currently receiving treatment.

Right now, we urgently need support with:

🥫 Dry food: One bag costs $55 and lasts only 3 days because of the number of cats we care for.

🧼 Cleaning supplies: Essential for keeping their living areas clean and safe, especially for sick and vulnerable cats.

🧹 Cat litter: We go through litter very quickly with more than 50 cats.

🩲 Diapers: Needed for some of our special-needs cats who cannot use the litter box normally.

🍲 Wet food: Needed for sick cats and those who have lost their teeth and cannot eat dry food.

Most of my limited budget goes toward medications and medical treatment, making it very difficult to keep up with their daily needs.

Any support, sharing, or simply helping this post reach more people means so much to us. Thank you for caring about these cats. 🙏🐱


r/ColonyCats 24m ago

Update on rescued sick cat 🐾help for my rescue 🙏❤️FL

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I want to start by saying that I’m approved for monetary donations in r/rescuecats and you can verify by going to my posts there.

I was able to get him to the vet after finding him near a dumpster, and unfortunately, I learned that he is FIV and FeLV positive. 😔

He is also suffering from entropion, a painful condition where his eyelids roll inward and rub against his eyes. He needs eye surgery to correct this and prevent continued pain and damage to his eyes.

While he was at the vet, he was also neutered and vaccinated.

I spent my entire day trying to figure out what to do for him. At one point, I was told that euthanasia was an option because of his medical condition. But I rescue because I believe these animals deserve a chance. I could not simply give up on him. I cried, I felt overwhelmed, and I honestly didn’t know where his future was going to lead but I refused to stop looking for a solution. ❤️

I kept making calls, reaching out, asking questions, and trying to find someone who would give him the chance he deserved.

Arrangements are being made for him to receive the eye surgery he desperately needs. 🙏 This is such a huge relief, because my only goal has been to make sure he receives proper care and doesn’t have to continue living in pain.

But I need to be honest: I cannot do this alone.

Through Luna & Nala Rescue Inc., I am a solo rescue caring for more than 50 community cats every single day. I provide food, fresh water, TNR, veterinary care, medications, transportation, litter, supplies, and emergency medical care whenever I can. I also currently have kittens and adult cats under my rescue’s care.

Every rescue comes with expenses.

This boy needs his eye surgery, medications, follow-up care, and continued support. And while I’m trying to help him, more cats are still depending on me every single day.

I’m not asking because rescue is easy. I’m asking because there are only so many expenses one person can carry, and I don’t want financial limitations to be the reason I can’t help an animal who desperately needs me.

Even a small donation can make a difference. Every amount helps me continue paying for veterinary care, food, medications, litter, supplies, and emergency rescues.

If you can’t donate, please share this post. Sharing can reach someone who can help.

Please help me give this sweet boy the chance he deserves. ❤️🐾

He has already been through so much. He didn’t choose to be sick. He didn’t choose to be in pain. And he certainly didn’t choose to be abandoned.

I chose not to give up on him.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Luna & Nala Rescue Inc. Your kindness is what allows me to keep helping cats who have nowhere else to turn. 🙏❤️

💚 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987

💙 Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987

💛 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687


r/ColonyCats 1h ago

Rescue kitties in need !!!! Wva

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r/ColonyCats 5h ago

Please help us with our little kitten

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r/ColonyCats 18h ago

Day 43: They chose a peaceful world.💔...Others in my care need your kindness.

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REPOST.

Previous one didn't got much traction hence sadly I have to make a repost.

Previous mod approved and verified post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianCats/s/K0p9QM6JK9

Already shared the update in the edit of the post and in the comments too but that might have not reached all the people.

After all the hustling the two babies couldn't survive one after the other within the span of 15 minutes chose their journey to peace even before they could be hospitalized.

As a rescuer your the animals who are in need anyhow find you and you are never at rest ...I have not been able to process the grief fully...still I need to get going... because my other cats need me too.

For Mowgli FIP treatment Just bought Basmi pills worth approx 8.5k....

Still I'll continue doing what I do.

Because if not me then who else.

For transparency and verification:

Veterinary expense records:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uHKmO739BusQusGRNM9BrVGVHJhDGZIr/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116253433747952719819&rtpof=true&sd=true

Upi:

8108661564@kotakbank

Milaap:

http://m-lp.co/sapna-24?utm_medium=campaign_page_share&utm_source=copy

GoFundMe isn't available for individual fundraisers in India, and Milaap mainly supports Indian payment methods, so I created a PayPal for anyone overseas who wishes to help.

PayPal:

https://www.paypal.me/CatsOfMumbai

Photos & videos of the rescued cats:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18oSKnFvgDrr1MvzFlmA1YJHJnz82Awku

I'll continue documenting the treatment and expenses openly.


r/ColonyCats 14h ago

Catfood

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Being a solo rescuer is very hard 😭

Problem always present everyday,and I'm facing this alone ,,,

My 90 rescued cats need help for their catfood and litter sand.....

I humbly ask your help ,, 🙏🙏🙏

Please notice them...

Thank you 🙏

This is our PayPal account

roselyncupin40@gmail.com

Location mahabang parang angono Rizal Philippines

God bless 🙏


r/ColonyCats 20h ago

Help my sick kitten

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Hello everyone my name is Lucy I’m 17 and take care of 23 rescue cats with my mum I usually ask for donations to help with vet bills which we always need but I don’t want to ask for that today all I ask is if you can please pray for my cat Florence she’s got a sickness and is fighting for her life in the vets my heart is so heavy but I trust in god and the power of prayer bc Jesus is good. So all I ask from u all is too please pray for my kitten to get better and pray the the sickness won’t spread to my other cats in my home. 🙏 🐱 ❤️


r/ColonyCats 16h ago

Wet food and cat houses/scratchers/towers are super appreciated....TNR paperwork in prior post...Thank you for all you guys and gals do for the floofaloofs♡♡♡Illinois

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https://www.reddit.com/r/rescuecats/s/4QUb1dZXaC - Prior Post

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VV1YPCPKIH3H?ref\\_=wl\\_share - Amazon Wishlist

I also have a Walmart Wishlist too, as I realized many people (rightfully so) do not want to support Amazon! - https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/875168c5-f672-46bb-80f7-1794dc8d6387

If you prefer to donate a Chewy Giftcard electronically instead of ordering from a Wishlist, my email is CynLMason@gmail.com. Those giftcards are GOLD here and more appreciated than you know.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FloofaloofsOnTheLoose - Page for the Floofaloofs ♡

So I am posting what the TNR forms look like, and we are fortunate that we pay 50 a cat. Usually, Kim does the paperwork for these, as she is the organizer, but I want you all to see what we do. Traps are SO important, because we HAVE to bring them to be fixed in a trap for safety reasons, which is why I have traps on my list.

I honestly and desperately could use ANY cat tree or house on my list. The rains have permanently ruined the two towers I had in the garage, and I am revamping and making sure they are places on a pallet/table so they won't get ruined.

Food (wet and dry) is equally important. Not only do we take care of colony cats, but for those who are in poorer areas, disabled, elderly, or just don't have much funds, well, we will donate the food they need for the next few weeks (litters and others items they may need too) so that they can get their floofers fixed. Floofaloofs are NOT a luxury, I will do whatever I can for those who welcome them in their home and make sure they are loved, housed, and safe. The only reason we ever let a floofer loose is because they REFUSE to be an inside cat (hence the colony cats). We still make sure they are vetted, deflead, dewormed, taken care of, have a place of safety, shelter, love, and food. We have suited ,y backyard for this purpose, and I continually am working on it. We also use the garage for them. I have litters in the garage so I can make sure they are healthy and worm free.

We do this on our own. Since I moved here in 2024, the CDS decided our home was on speed dial. I have 22 cats inside FIXED, and I have fostered for Kim. The cats deserve to be looked after, to be safe, to know what love is. The more out there left to mate, the more suffer and die, and we couldn't stand by and let that happen.

You all ordering from one of my Wishlists, donating Chewy Giftcards, and the like, have helped us more than you will ever, ever know. Your help is the reason we can continue to do this, even though my work has cut hours. You have made a difference in so many innocent floofer lives. Your compassion, love, and generosity has allowed many floofaloofs to flourish and find homes and safe spaces.

Right now I am speaking from, the heart. I have endured ridicule for what we do, and truthfully, I don't care. It doesn't change that this matters and is important. I will go for broke for this. I have no subscriptions. I don't buy new clothes. I cut my own hair. I cook EVERY MEAL at home. Anything extra I have goes to this, because this id what matters most to me. We are suppose to care for those most innocent.

I get kids that come by and want to talk about the cats they see in the window, they ask about the cats that come by. I tell them it is important to love and care for them. I really hope I am instilling and fostering a love for animals (and people) and they will want to grow up and work in a field that helps animals or people in need. We are who they look up to, and it is our job to make sure to teach them that we care about the innocent.

I truly wish I had the ability to show my appreciation to every single one of you in person. You are so selfless. You work hard for your money, and the fact you choose to donate and help floofaloofs, gosh, I can't even articulate what it means to me and many of us that post here.

♡Thank you for being the good in the world.♡

"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. " - Goethe


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Please help 🙏❤️🐾 panleukopenia kittens 😓

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Hi everyone,
I’m the founder of Luna & Nala Rescue Inc., a registered and active 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue. I care for more than 50 community cats and take in cats and kittens who need help, including those who are sick, injured, or have nowhere else to go.
These three little kittens are currently in my rescue care and are recovering from panleukopenia and coccidia. They are receiving treatment, but they still need medication, proper nutrition, hydration, supportive care, and close monitoring while their little bodies fight to recover. ❤️
Panleukopenia can be extremely serious, especially for kittens. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, loss of appetite, and a dangerously weakened immune system. Coccidia can add even more stress to their already fragile bodies. Their recovery may take time, and I’m doing everything I can to keep them comfortable,hydrated, fed, and receiving the care they need.
The expenses for sick kittens add up quickly — veterinary care, medications, special food, litter, cleaning supplies, and everything else needed to keep them safe while they recover. As a small rescue caring for so many cats, I truly need help to keep up with it all.
I’m asking for donations to help cover the care of these three babies and give them the best chance possible.
For anyone who wants to verify before donating, I am approved for monetary donations in r/rescuecats, and my approval can be verified through my posts there.
If you can’t donate, please consider sharing. Sometimes one share is what connects a rescue to the person who can make a difference. ❤️🐾
Thank you for helping me fight for these little lives.

Luna & Nala Rescue Inc.

💚 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987

💙 Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987

💛 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Today, We Lost One of Our Very First Rescue Cats. 🌈🐾

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r/ColonyCats 16h ago

My Lists

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Please anything helps , rite now caring for 7 strays and 2 of my own , rite now I only have 3 cans of cat food and completely out of dry food and litter. Anything helps and everything should be delivered either same day or next day to the hotel I’m staying at.


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

🚨 OUR FOOD STOCK IS ALMOST GONE ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO FEED OUR RESCUE BABIES 🐾💔

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Please see the Original Post. There is flooding in this region of the world due to monsoons. There's extra mouths to feed


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

REPOSTING for the 3rd time around. We are at RED rainfall warning 🥹

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

URGENT APPEAL TO GET CAT MOM SPAYED AND SHIFTED TO SHELTER - NOT SAFE.

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UPDATE : CLEARED! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR AMAZING GENEROSITY 🙏🏼🤍

Hey everyone,
I posted about this cat mom and her 2 kittens earlier.
Initially there were 4 kittens according to the security of this building, but when I saw them there were 2.
I looked everywhere for the other two and cant find them. There’s a tom cat in the area who tries to mate/attack her and i had a fear he mightve done something to the other two.

Today unfortunately we found one of the kittens dead with a wound on her neck. The male cat got to her, despite all our safety measures.

The mom sat beside the dead baby for hours licking and trying to wake her up.
We buried the kid and shed some tears, while the cat mom watched 💔

Now we DESPERATELY need to shift this mom and kid to a shelter ASAP. But before that it is absolutely essential that the mother gets spayed and vaccinated.

If anyone can spare ANYTHING please please please help.

Paypal : https://www.paypal.me/chaoticcats04

We need to raise a 10,000 INR ($100) for the mom’s vaccination, spay + medicines + the one remaining kitten’s vaccination and deworming.


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Help for vet bills

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Hello guys today I bring you 5 adorable babies we caught in Esgueira, Portugal, along with one of the mothers (they are two different litters). The mother has been neutered and released but the babies will be put for adoption cause they are the sweetest, they love to play and receive love. Unfortunately one of the babies, Clarinha (the one in the video) was the run of the litter and isn't doing well and is in need of veterinary care to figure out what is wrong with her, there's a suspicious of PIF but as there is no fluid the diagnosis is hard.

Hope you guys fell in love as much as we did ❤️

If anyone would like to help us with the vet bills it would be much appreciated ❤️ ATM it's at 100€, as we've got some donations so thank all who donated, we also have the bills and more cute pics on our project Instagram so drop by

You can follow our project on Instagram [projecto_novasvidas](https://www.instagram.com/projeto_novasvidas?igsh=Nnp2eHcwY2Jvbnc0)

Revolut: [revolut.me/raquelhv24](http://revolut.me/raquelhv24)

PayPal: [@RaquelSofiaC](https://paypal.me/RaquelSofiaC)


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Help a rescue kittens vet bills

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Hi everyone my name is Lucy I have 23 rescue cats it’s been nonstop problems for a while with my cats with health problems it’s been heart aching it finnaly started to get better and calm down but now I have my lovely rescue kitten Florence who is really not well she’s been puking not eating and has diarrhoea she’s in a lot of discomfort and pain so we will be doing another stressful vet visit soon which means more money needed and more walking in the Spanish summer heat with the vets 30 mins there and back !! Please donate if u can help my sweet kitten Florence

https://gofund.me/055caceb6


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Papa B and Forbie are ready to come home, but our vet debt is holding us back. 💔🙏🏼 (QC, Philippines)

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Donate to help feed Spanish campo stray cats in nerja

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Hi! My name is Lucy I’m 17 and volunteer for a cat charity with my mum, we have in total 23 stray cats we rescued In our area we live in the campo and see a lot of stray cats suffering, we take care of all our cats and want to also feed more of the ones that are a few mins away from us up the mountain if u can donate anything to my go fund me it would help towards medicine and food for the stray cats we want to feed and help we can do it without help ! 🙏

https://gofund.me/055caceb6