Zoey [redux]

January 23, 2013

Marianne says: Zoey is one of 16 kittens that were rescued from a high-kill county shelter. A Helen Sanders CatPAWS volunteer was at the shelter helping another rescue transport some moms and babies to a safe place when the word came in that 16 two-week-old kittens had been rounded up by Animal Control and had just arrived. The CatPAWS volunteer found out that they would all be euthanized by noon of that day, just two hours of life left to live. Helen Sanders CatPAWS did not have any foster moms available to take these kittens in if we were to rescue them but we figured we’d worry about that later… somebody had to have an available bathtub to hold kittens until we could figure what we were going to do with them. The important thing was to get them out of there and into safe hands, OUR hands.

We got them all and, yes, someone did have an available bathtub and, no, we had no idea where they would go or who would take them for us to foster because we literally did not have one single foster home to put them in. Thank goodness for the internet and networking because we put the word out about these babies and our need for fosters and within three days all babies were in their new foster homes, on their way to getting bigger and healthier and eventually ready for their new homes!

We have no idea where these kittens came from and we have no idea if any of them are even siblings. They were all picked up from different locations and rounded up. These kittens had been born to die, and they escaped that death sentence. Their journey with Helen Sanders CatPAWS has just begun, and we will do all that we can to make sure that they get the best homes and the most loving families because they deserve nothing less. Zoey is now five weeks old. Just look at that face. What a heartbreaker.

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The Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society -- Helen Sanders CatPAWS -- seeks to erase the staggering problem of pet overpopulation with its resultant tragic consequences and give another chance to helpless cats whose only crime is to be unwanted

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Darcy - 4 months ago

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Darcy - 4 months ago

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At least they didn't need bottle-feeding.... What *do* you feed two-week-old squirmers?

mystera - 4 months ago

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Thank you, everyone who helped keeping this cute little fuzzball and all the others alive! You're making the world a better place :)

purrlady - 4 months ago

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What an adorable baby! Bless you for rescuing Zoey & her companions - all fosters are truly angels.

A W - 4 months ago

Well, of course they had to be bottle fed at two weeks. Having volunteered in a bottle-baby kitten nursery, feeding sixteen is not impossible, but you'd not do much else... by the time you finish with 16, it's just about time to feed the first one again. That must have been SOMETHING in somebody's home! Congratulations on a huge save!

katzenmother - 4 months ago

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They indeed would have had to be bottle fed at that tender age. Hopefully for their foster mothers' sake, they were split up into smaller groups. Bless everyone that helped with Zoey and her fellow tiny companions. May all the kitten kids find the most loving and secure homes. I wish all shelters were this caring. This is a truly inspiring story to treasure.

RobinSpringer - 4 months ago

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That little baby is so precious; I just don't have words for this little one

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docsquid - 4 months ago

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She is truly an angel. Thank you for rescuing these little precious lives and giving them a chance. Zoey looks like our Cindy, who we lost four years ago. I do hope she is now in a loving home.

MomcatSooma - 4 months ago

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What a wonderful story of rescue!

Bastet429 - 4 months ago

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Wonderful. Thanks to the dedicated & selfless people who help em.

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aprilmlane - 4 months ago

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Yes, bless you for taking in a tub full of luvvies...if the others were half as cute as Zoey, they surely must have been snapped up by fortunate new owners.

mrskitton - 4 months ago

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Bless you for this wonderful story with an even better outcome for little Zoey and her "siblings."

CareAboutCats - 4 months ago

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She knows you saved her. God Bless!

tinymagnolia - 4 months ago

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I'm almost in tears reading this rescue story and looking at that sweet little face. Thank you so much for the good work you are doing.

mma - 4 months ago

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What a handsome little guy Zoey is. You are wonderful for caring for these dear little kittens.

Golfergirl55 - 4 months ago

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Yes, bless you and everyone involved in taking in these precious darlings! There is a special place in heaven for all the rescuers (along with the tiny sweethearts)!!

MissyofMissylandia - 4 months ago

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What a lucky kitty. She will be eternally grateful for the help.

Natthecat - 4 months ago

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Zoey's backstory is a thriller! She is a gorgeous tortie and even her eyes have magic colors.

How can "high-kill" and "shelter" go together? This is why I have stopped donating to our local SPCA.

crashnandicoot - 4 months ago

27 points

bless you.

KittyMom - 4 months ago

35 points

ah, she is adorable! Bless you for rescuing the kitties!!

megatha427 - 4 months ago

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I'm sitting at work sobbing, reading this story and looking at adorable Zoey! Thank you x 10000000 for rescuing these babies! <3

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giovannaciurli - 4 months ago

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=^.^=***** Marianne thanks you for you dedication and the CAT PAWS
for all the rescue and give Loving
homes for all these puppies!!!!!!!
I hope that all those who have found new loving families!!!!!!!!!
***** Zoey,and'so Very Delicious,I Love the cloak that looks as if painted,and her big Blue Eyes and Very Sweet!!!!!I think Kitty,will have 'quicky a family that Love '
Much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TOO CUTE!!!!!!!

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Nancy - 4 months ago

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Wow, what a great job! I'd foster kitties too, except my four kitties won't allow it!! All the best to you, Zoey and everyone!!

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valkyrie_wingz - 4 months ago

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BEAUTIFUL baby! I want her! Ugh - her sweet face is killing me!

judymack812 - 4 months ago

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for saving them all and God bless!

kibblegirl - 4 months ago

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Zoey, is such a little angel face cattie. I am so happy that she and the other 15 catties got saved. Bless all of you wonderful foster Moms, you give such wonderful care to these unfortunate stray babies.

BirmanMama - 4 months ago

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Zoey's story makes me want to cry - first with intense sadness, then joy. Every kitten should be loved. Thank you & bless you Helen Sanders CatPAWs.

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MsKabibble - 4 months ago

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You are wonderful! And from what I've read, Helen Sanders is as well. What a great place. Those poor dears are poor no longer! YAY for kitties!!!!!
@Natthecat-thank you for bringing that up. A lot of people don't realize that.

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ILoveKittyCats - 4 months ago

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Bless all you foster parents for taking care of these little precious babies. Zoey looks so sweet and content. I'd love to give her a big cuddle and kisses ox

Lynda - 4 months ago

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Contentment, enough said ! Thank you for your kindness. : )

JayPea - 4 months ago

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