Zoey

April 27, 2011

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.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Marianne

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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Smooch - 13 years ago

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736 points

What an adorable baby! She is so sweet and I am rapt to hear of all 16 babies being rescued. Thank you (and all your fosterers) for caring. Zoey is gorgeous, love the tummy and the little worried face! I love her!

Cherrona - 13 years ago

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Thank you so much for rescuing all those beautiful little lives. Keep up the great work. :)

amycats - 13 years ago

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641 points

I join you, little one, in a thankful prayer for Marianne and what she has done for you and your 15 other "companions!" Bless you all, and thanks to all who will take you in.

marianne - 13 years ago

61 points

Thank you, Amycats. My rescue Helen Sanders CatPAWS has many dedicated volunteers and all of us contributed in getting these kittens to a safe place. I suppose
there is something to the old saying 'it takes a village'?

marianne - 13 years ago

61 points

Zoey and her littermates will be ready for adoption in several weeks. They are located in Southern California and we are taking applications now. If you are interested please go to www.helensanderscatpaws.com. Please let us know if you saw her on Good Morning Kitten. Thank you!

MomcatSooma - 13 years ago

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930 points

What an adorable, engaged little girl Zoey is. A real adorabilly!

CarolB57 - 13 years ago

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542 points

What a happy look ;P So glad your good group found foster homes for all and do hope they get forever homes soon.

docsquid - 13 years ago

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642 points

Thank you for rescuing these adorable little babies and giving them a chance. Zoe is totally beautiful.

JulietsMom - 13 years ago

131 points

Zoey looks like she'll have a cute, outgoing personality and will be ready to brighten a new home right away. Would love a group photo of the bathtub of kittens!

pdclinton - 13 years ago

7 points

How can you not love a face like that?!?!? Thanks to everyone who rescued these babies!

CareAboutCats - 13 years ago

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326 points

A pensive look. Perhaps thinking how lucky she was to be rescued. Really great work you are doing. You can be proud. Now if we could only get people to spay/neuter their pets . . .

JayPea - 13 years ago

234 points

All the poor babies in this world who don't get rescued breaks my heart. I am glad these babies got a chance.

mikicilla - 13 years ago

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21 points

quanto amore!!!

tinymagnolia - 13 years ago

48 points

what an amazing story, i applaud your work. by any chance is there a photo of all the kittens together? i can only imagine how cute that would be!

Dancing Cat Hill - 13 years ago

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Thank you! From the bottom of my heart and Zoey's! Bless you!

mma - 13 years ago

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1405 points

How sweet Zoey is ! Yes, her face is truly expressive. You have a big heart for caring for these kittens.

mrskitton - 13 years ago

584 points

Thank you so much for rescuing all those kittens! I am sure all the others are just as adorable as Zoey is here!! :)

jhooty58 - 13 years ago

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95 points

Zoey, you have the most expressive little face. I wish I could hold your sweetness in my own hands, but know you will make someone very happy in a new forever home.

Natthecat - 13 years ago

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OMG! I am haunted by Zoey's preciousness. What an excellent work you and your fosterers are doing! I am sure my kitties were saved from death by Anjellical cats in NYC and Save-A-Pet NY. Eternally grateful to each of them.

hula_wahine - 13 years ago

God bless you and the work that you do! It breaks my heart to think that animals are euthanized for no medical reason. Your story made me cry, but it had such a happy ending! Keep doing what you do!

Snowysmom - 13 years ago

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395 points

What a heartbreaker, indeed! Such a sad story, but with a hopeful future. Thank goodness for wonderful people like you and other PAWS volunteers!

eenie1 - 13 years ago

1 points

Oh I want to take her home!! She's beautiful!!

thinkbliss - 13 years ago

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20 points

The universe gave kittens those big bug eyes to melt our hearts so that humans for all walks of life rescue them and make sure they're safe. I hope Zoe and all her cronies find good safe homes.

BirmanMama - 13 years ago

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951 points

"Born to die" ... that thought wants to make me cry but too often it is true ... then there are angels like you and your group that saved these sweet, innocent babies. Thank you.

W - 13 years ago

I am thankful your group was able to save these precious babies. Zoey is beautiful.

MoreKittens4Me - 13 years ago

131 points

I'm not a religious person, but...
BLESS YOU and everyone at CatPaws!

Meesh - 13 years ago

61 points

Well done! Thanks for saving all these babies!

Girl Cat - 13 years ago

Cat Paws is my hero and my mother's - I was rescued and I wish every kitten the same. You are wonderful people. Flat Rat agrees. So say we all!!

cpneale - 13 years ago

163 points

Thank you so much for all that you do!!! The world is a MUCH better place because of people like u! This baby is TOO cute, I'm sure she will have no problem finding her furever home :)

kibblegirl - 13 years ago

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1057 points

Zoey looks like she is resting comfortably in this photo, thanks to your co-worker and the Cat Paws group that you belong to. Thank goodness for wonderful people like you, Marianne. Zoey is a beautiful little Tortie cattie. They are very loyal and their eye shades are gorgeous. I would not trade my Little Girl Tortie for anything.

samantha - 13 years ago

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AliCat - 13 years ago

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30 points

That was such a wonderful, heartwarming story. Now they and you can all sleep safe and sound, knowing they are in loving homes.

AliCat - 13 years ago

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30 points

Zoey's eyes are so beautiful and such a nice color.

lisaboese - 13 years ago

674 points

Poor, poor Zoey and the other poor kittens, doomed to be euthenized!!!! Thank you, thank you for rescuing them!!!!! Zoey is just beautiful!!!

Natthecat - 13 years ago

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Oh darling Zoey, you have imprinted my heart with your sad face. Did you know the possible fate of kittens left uncared for? I think you have a soul and it cries out.

SharonK1973 - 13 years ago

59 points

I have to say, I have always checked on this website daily for the lovely pictures of kittens since I can't have one of my own. I wouldn't comment because I never registered. But Zoey's story and CatPaws melted my heart and moved me to tears, I just had to register to tell you how happy it makes me to know that you are doing such wonderful work. Thank you CatPaws for rescuing soo many wonderful kittens and giving them the gift of being allowed to live.

annelle - 13 years ago

2 points

Marianne forgot to mention that we call Zoey our "alien" baby. Look a those eyes and her expressions. She is from the planet of Love. Her foster Mom, Katy, is doing such a wonderful job with her and the other five that I had for their first night after rescue. Dear, dear little ones!
Thank you all for your kind words.
Best wishes,
Annelle
CatPAWS

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