This is a series of diaries highlighting animal rescues around the country and noting and celebrating the work they do to help animals who have no voices but ours to speak for them. I have decided to make this a daily series because there are so many wonderful rescues out there who need human help and weekly just doesn't seem to be enough. I have long wanted to start a rescue but lack the resources or time available to do so right now so this is my attempt to do my part. I hope that these rescues will benefit from the kindness and benevolence of the community here at Daily Kos. They are amazing organizations and worthy of Kossack attention and care.
Does she know all
The meaning of life
The secret behind love
The sagest of guides
Is she the answer
To any problem posed
She sits so serene
What worlds does she know
Can she see past life
When she looks at the sky
She gazes into my soul
With those glowing green eyes
Does she understand
What dark matter is
Is the love that she gives
The greatest of gifts
Some would say she's just a cat
But I know the truth
She's the wisdom of ages
In a purring cat suit
Rescue Me - Cactus Cats Rescue - Phoenix, AZ
The website is here
You can donate here
Adoptables here
Volunteer/Foster info here
WELCOME TO Cactus Cats Rescue!
Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved.
Cactus Cats Rescue is a a non-profit 501(c)3, "No-kill" rescue organization. We are a group of volunteers, most of whom have been in the rescue 'business' for 30+ years. We are dedicated to finding forever homes for every kitty! All of our kitties reside in foster homes with knowledgable and caring foster parents and their families. We work closely with other rescue groups and animal shelters and all of your donations are tax deductible!
Our mission is to find loving homes for our adoptable cats and help educate the public on the care, safety and need to have their pets spayed or neutered.
Our Mission Statement
We serve the following cities, towns and/or counties:
Maricopa County
Ahwatukee
Chandler
Gilbert
Mesa
Phoenix
Pinal County
Tang
Very sweet rare champagne orange male who looks like a little regal lion!
Apx. 5 years old..strong and loves to play..and also a big purring cuddler.
Tang has a very calm demeanor. Never gets in trouble!
Tang gets along well with all cats in my rescue home..and especially Wobbly..a younger special needs kitty posted here on Petfinder too... and they would make a good pair if you seek two kitties.
Because I may have to move to a smaller home soon due to underemployment
I am offering a SPECIAL ADOPTION PRICE for Tang of $50..or $100 for both Tang and Wobbly. Our normal adoption fee is 95 for 1..170 for 2.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO RESCUE NOT ONLY A CAT, BUT A CAT RESCUER!!! LOL APPRECIATE YOUR CONSIDERING THESE KITTIES!!
For more info on TANG please click contact us.
Thanks! Denise
Hattie
Hattie is a real lady. She has a good nature, easy keeper and very polite. Hattie cuddles at night and is always close by. She should do well with children and other cats...not sure about dogs. If interested in Hattie you can see her at Petco on Ray and I10 on Sat's from 11-3pm. or contact our hotline and ask for her Foster: Lori or Luanne.
Adoption Success Stories
Pumpkin and Boo
One day I woke up and decided that I wanted to add another member to my family, so I told my husband I was taking our oldest daughter to Petsmart to fulfill this desire. He grudgingly agreed. As it turns out, this was the perfect day to go.
My daughter and I had trouble deciding which kitty would work well with our family, so we chose a rambunctious black kitten (Pumpkin) and a shy calico (Scout). There happened to be two black kittens (sisters, Pumpkin and Boo) waiting to be adopted. I really wanted to adopt both of them, but I thought my girls would be too confused if we adopted them both.
Pumpkin immediately made herself at home with the family. Unfortunately, Scout was not settling in well. We already had a large dog, and Scout refused to come out of hiding. As a result, we had to return her for her well being. I decided that I would try to adopt the other black kitten (Boo) if she had not already been taken. Sadly, she was not at Petsmart the day I had to return Scout.
Months later, I received an email from Pumpkin's foster mom, Pat. She said that Pumpkin's sister (Boo) was still looking for a home, and she asked if I knew of anyone who might be interested in taking her home. I cannot tell you how excited I was to see her email. It was fate. I contacted Pat right away and said that I would be more than happy to adopt her. Boo made the perfect addition to our family. She took a little while to warm up to us because she was not use to my young daughters. However, once she learned that our large dog and my daughters were friendly creatures, she decided that our family was the perfect fit for her. She was also excited to be reunited with her sister, Pumpkin. The two sisters now enjoy playing and sleeping with the large dog.
Nicole N.
Clarity
Stormy came to Cactus Cats two years ago as a terrified adult female kitty who was traumatized by teenagers who put her in a cat carrier and dropped her out of a two story window. While Stormy physically survived the incident, it did affect her ability to trust people. Stormy absolutely hated adoption days because it meant being put into a cat carrier and cage for a few hours at adoptions. A typical adoption day was Stormy growling and hissing at people. Stormy’s foster mom put her on Petfinder in the hopes that someone will give her a chance at happiness. This past January, Stormy found her forever home, courtesy of Petfinder.
It took several months of love and patience to let her adjust to her new life and we let her do it on her terms. She has become quite the playful kitty who doesn’t like to be left alone anymore. Do you remember how much she yelled when you put her in the carrying cage for us to bring her home? Now I pick her up everyday. She loves to smell our hair and rest her head on our shoulders. She wants to be close to someone at all times. When I'm getting ready for work in the morning, she's either on the bed talking to me, or laying across my feet. Her favorite thing to do is nestle down inside one of the bathroom sinks, where she'll sleep for hours. It doesn’t matter if you're in the shower or not! Clarity is still adjusting to certain things like playing with the other cats. She's just not sure how to go about this particular activity, but we're continuing to take baby steps every day. Each week after our trip to Costo, we bring home boxes which she loves to hide in and jump out at Milo or Emma passing by, giving them a quick, but soft slap across the face. We have our weekend early morning quite times outside. She goes in the backyard lays under her favorite plant and puts her nose in the air to smell all the wonderful scents. She's even got use to teenagers tromping in and out of the house (as long as they're willing to share their pizza!) because she doesn’t run away and hide anymore. She loves to be in the thick of all activities going on in the house.
More success stories here!