r/rescuecats • • 2d ago

COMMUNITY ALERT/ AWARENESS ⚠️ NO APPROVAL BADGE-do not donate!! Please read 🚨

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To our RC Community,

We really need to discuss this and bring to your attention the need to check for approval badges before donating and or pledging. As of lately there have been a few shelter posts receiving large amounts of pledges being sent to a random email address - these users DO NOT have an approval badge.

They have circumvented and bypassed our rules by adding this paylink into the comments section instead of the primary post which is a way to sneak past our autobot. We have caught it as of early this morning and both members have been banned.

But please, we are asking you again to ALWAYS CHECK FOR APPROVAL BADGES. We can only do soo much on our end to protect you. These people are getting smarter and smarter and as hard as we work to catch this immediately we cannot see everything 24/7. If you notice someone doing this we ask for your help in reporting it to us, either via modmail or report the post itself. Please be aware and double check for the approval badges before ever sending funds or pledging, please 🙏🏻

We appreciate your cooperation.
Your ModTeam💞🐾

EDIT TO ADD: if you are being DM’d for donations please let us know via modmail as we do not tolerate this and it is another way for people to bypass our rules. We will always deal with these matters accordingly and promptly but we need to be notified.


r/rescuecats • • Jun 18 '26

COMMUNITY ALERT/ AWARENESS ⚠️ 🚨 PLEASE READ - DM SOLICITOR🚨

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It has been brought to our attention that a “ frequent flyer” has rejoined our community and DM’ing members for money.
[u/Frosty-Technology-40](u/Frosty-Technology-40) is the NEW account. I will attach the link from last years post which explains more about their approach. https://www.reddit.com/r/rescuecats/s/4oQI68s8n8

They often make several accounts, they sound VERY convincing and will hound you through DM. They have been offered approval several times in the past in which they never follow through with - which is a 🚩 and they have previously been banned under all alt usernames for many reports of DM’ing member to solicit funds. Please don’t fall for it. We ask that you please ignore this user, block and report them. We would also appreciate you letting us know via modmail if you have received such a request. This is just a heads up to keep members safe incase they land in your inbox. They are now once again BANNED from RC.

As always we appreciate your cooperation!
Your ModTeam💞 🐾


r/rescuecats • • 7h ago

Amazon Wish List Augustus Adopted - Need food Donations! Houston TX

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🖤Do you remember Augustus? Well he got adopted! By a Houston local. Check out his time with us in this short video. It couldn’t have been possible without this community.

And I hope you can continue to help us as we continue to save cats just like him! We are in need of food (dry and wet) as always, please consider donating! Anything helps 💖🫶🏼🙏🏼

🐾 GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/7f8e21d4b

✨Linktree - https://linktr.ee/arianajchavez?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3d1a67c9-c45b-45a0-9cde-14e228216973

💖 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itstartswithsocksrescue?igsh=YXc2c255NjIzeXdx&utm_source=qr

🙏🏼 Amazon Wishlist - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EBPYJRQKGL17?ref_=wl_share


r/rescuecats • • 3h ago

Rescue Pledges Needed ‼️URGENT > SWEETIE PIE > 6-yr-old BLACK & WHITE kitty >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at ARC Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

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‼️SUPER URGENT > SWEETIE PIE > 6-yr-old BLACK & WHITE kitty >> NEED PLEDGES & rescue help >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

SWEETIE PIE was probably sweet but with a life upheaval she is not doing well at the shelter. She is hissy and angry, staff aren’t able to handle her so she is marked urgent. She is apparently an owner surrender, 6-years-old, so she was once a pet and just upset about the change in her environment. We are seeking pledges to offset transport costs and vet costs.

Owner surrender: fractious in kennel environment, unable to be handled
A013291 Sweetie Pie
Breed: DSH
Color: Black and White
Age: 6y
Sex: Spayed Female
Intake: 9/24/26

‼️ PLEDGES APPROVED ON THIS POST‼️ 

Put an amount below (aka a pledge) and if/when the cat gets rescued we announce it and follow up with freedom photos.

⬇️Links for supporting transportation of cats out of shelters ⬇️

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CassiusOO

https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion 

🚗TRANSPORT IS CRUCIAL TO RESCUE. Without support we can’t save them. Please Donate to Transportation fund above Thank you so much everyone! ❤️
‼️Disclaimer: This donation is NOT to a 501c3 rescue but to a transport fund to rescue shelter cats. It is NOT tax deductible. 


r/rescuecats • • 5h ago

Rescue Pledges Needed ‼️🆘AVAS/URGENT! Listed! Underage bottle baby needs Pledges/Rescue ASAP! Formula is expensive it needs backing. Please help save this wee one. Very pretty. 🙏🏻❤️

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r/rescuecats • • 3h ago

Rescue Pledges Needed ‼️URGENT > PRECIOUS > 6-yr-old Calico >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

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‼️URGENT > PRECIOUS > 6-yr-old Calico >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

PRECIOUS is not doing well in the shelter and is hissy and angry, staff aren’t able to handle her so she is marked urgent. She is apparently an owner surrender, 6-years-old, so she was once a pet and just upset about the change in her environment. We are seeking pledges to offset transport costs and vet costs.

Owner surrender: Fractious in kennel environment, unable to be handled
A013292 Precious
Breed: DSH
Color: Calico
Age: бy
Sex: Spayed Female
Intake: 9/24/26
‼️ PLEDGES APPROVED ON THIS POST‼️ 

Put an amount below (aka a pledge) and if/when the cat gets rescued we announce it and follow up with freedom photos.

⬇️Links for supporting transportation of cats out of shelters ⬇️

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CassiusOO

https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion 

🚗TRANSPORT IS CRUCIAL TO RESCUE. Without support we can’t save them. Please Donate to Transportation fund above Thank you so much everyone! ❤️
‼️Disclaimer: This donation is NOT to a 501c3 rescue but to a transport fund to rescue shelter cats. It is NOT tax deductible. 


r/rescuecats • • 2h ago

POSITIVE THOUGHTS NEEDED🙏🏻🐾 What happens to the cats nobody chooses?

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DexmN1NOjU1/?rpxt=MTVueWtqY281bTN1bg==

Sometimes, the hardest part of rescue isn’t getting them off the streets. It’s convincing the world that they’re worth bringing home.

Siri and her brother were victims of backyard breeding. Their stories began on the streets but they deserved to experience a life beyond survival. And while they were fortunate enough to escape the uncertainty of life on the streets, their journey to finding a forever home remains unfinished.

They have quietly watched the months and years pass while the world seems to forget they exist. Imagine being a kitten when you’re rescued and still waiting to be adopted as an adult because it’s easier to be overlooked. My heart aches knowing that their journey hasn’t reached the ending I hoped for. Every year a cat spends waiting to be adopted is a year of their life they can never get back. They found comfort in each other. Now, if only someone could find a place in their heart for them.

They just need one family willing to turn years of waiting into a lifetime of belonging. Two beautiful lives worth every effort it took to save them. Share their faces. Share their stories. Help me reach the people I haven’t been able to reach all this time on my own. Please don’t underestimate the power of sharing this post. Because sometimes, the difference between waiting another year and finally going home is simply being seen.


r/rescuecats • • 10h ago

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION 💞 Simon is only three. We wish his first three years had been kinder. He lives with us now in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.

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It took almost a whole courtyard of people working together to get this boy off the street. Catching him was anything but easy.

Simon had been living in a backyard where other cats repeatedly chased, bit, and scratched him. His ears were badly damaged, and he has plenty of scars from those encounters.

He also developed an abscess while living outside. It eventually burst and bled, but thankfully that wound has healed.

We’re now concerned that he may have trouble hearing. He’ll need further examination to find out what’s going on. For now, we don’t have a diagnosis.

Simon is vaccinated and up to date on parasite treatments. He’s staying with us at Khvostyky, our rescue cat café in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.

The part we’re happiest about is very simple: he no longer has to defend his sleeping spot.

We’d love his next years to involve a comfortable bed, a quiet home, and someone who looks at those battered ears and sees their lovely boy. ❤️


r/rescuecats • • 2h ago

Rescue Pledges Needed ‼️URGENT > PINKY > 6-yr-old Grey & White kitty>> owner surrender >> need pledges & rescue help >> needs out due to acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

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‼️URGENT > PINKY > 6-yr-old Grey & White kitty>> owner surrender >> need pledges & rescue help >> needs out due to acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

PINKY is one of four owner surrenders (along with PRECIOUS / OZZY / SWEETIE PIE) that need out of the shelter. None are doing well and are hissy and angry.

Staff are unable to handle they are all marked urgent. She is apparently an owner surrender, 6-years-old, she was once a pet and just upset about the change in her environment. We are seeking pledges to offset transport costs and vet costs.

Owner Surrender: Fractious in kennel environment, unable to be handled
A013048 Pinky
Breed: DSH
Color: Gray and White
Age: 6y
Sex: Spayed Female
Intake: 9/17/26

‼️ PLEDGES APPROVED ON THIS POST‼️ 

Put an amount below (aka a pledge) and if/when the cat gets rescued we announce it and follow up with freedom photos.

⬇️Links for supporting transportation of cats out of shelters ⬇️

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CassiusOO

https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion 

🚗TRANSPORT IS CRUCIAL TO RESCUE. Without support we can’t save them. Please Donate to Transportation fund above Thank you so much everyone! ❤️
‼️Disclaimer: This donation is NOT to a 501c3 rescue but to a transport fund to rescue shelter cats. It is NOT tax deductible. 


r/rescuecats • • 2h ago

Rescue Pledges Needed ‼️URGENT > OZZY > BLACK PANTHER >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

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‼️URGENT > OZZY > BLACK PANTHER >> owner surrender >> acting up >> at Arc Animal Shelter, Ontario, CA

OZZY is a beautiful black panther that is acting up in the shelter. Hissy and angry, staff aren’t able to handle him so he is marked urgent. He is another apparent owner surrender. So once a pet and probably upset about the change in environment. We are seeking pledges to offset transport costs and vet costs. It’s the Halloween special.. try and rescue one owner surrender… and also try and get the three other best buddies out.

Owner Surrender: fractious in kennel environment, unable to be handled
A013290 Ozzy
Breed: DSH
Color: Black
Age:
Sex: Neutered Male
Intake: 9/24/26

‼️ PLEDGES APPROVED ON THIS POST‼️ 

Put an amount below (aka a pledge) and if/when the cat gets rescued we announce it and follow up with freedom photos.

⬇️Links for supporting transportation of cats out of shelters ⬇️

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CassiusOO

https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion 

🚗TRANSPORT IS CRUCIAL TO RESCUE. Without support we can’t save them. Please Donate to Transportation fund above Thank you so much everyone! ❤️
‼️Disclaimer: This donation is NOT to a 501c3 rescue but to a transport fund to rescue shelter cats. It is NOT tax deductible. 


r/rescuecats • • 11h ago

Donations Needed Help with kitten milk, babycat wet food and some dry food

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‎Hi all.. I currently have 5 kittens in my care aside from over 80cats I am feeding everyday. The younger 3 kittens are purely on milk while the other 2 can already eat wet food but still ask for milk everyday.. The cats' weekly expenses alone are around $210, and it gets even higher whenever I have kittens to bottle-feed. I also care for rescued dogs, so my actual weekly expenses are much more than this.

‎Every dollar and every peso you donate means so much to me and the animals. Honestly, without your help, I would be drowning in debt trying to cover everything on my own. I can’t thank you all enough for helping me keep them fed and cared for.

‎Thank you for being part of their lives and for making this a little easier for me. I appreciate every single one of you more than u know❤

‎Location: Philippines

‎Donation links:

‎Debit

‎https://ko-fi.com/caddieandthegang

‎Paypal

‎https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/caddieandthegang


r/rescuecats • • 1h ago

Veterinary Care Needed Donation Request 💔 A tiny life, a desperate fight against Wet FIP. We need help urgently to send GS medicine to this little girl near Quetta tonight. 🥺 Every donation counts, no matter how small. Please help us give her a chance to live.

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💔 A LITTLE LIFE IS FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL. PLEASE HELP US SAVE HER!
This adorable little girl is suffering from **Wet FIP**, a life-threatening disease. She lives in a village near Quetta, where awareness about FIP and access to proper treatment are extremely limited. Poverty makes her situation even more heartbreaking.
A kind-hearted man found her struggling on the streets. Instead of walking away, he rescued her and took her to a vet to find out what was wrong. The vet confirmed fluid accumulation, and we now fear that this precious little soul may lose her life without urgent treatment.
💔 **She has already been given a chance by one kind human. Now, we need all of you to help us give her a chance to liv**e.
We urgently need to raise funds so we can send her GS medicine tonight and start her treatment without further delay. Every moment matters when a little life is battling Wet FIP.
🙏 Whether you can donate any amount you can afford, please come forward. Every single contribution brings us closer to saving her life.
**Please don’t let poverty and lack of awareness become the reason this innocent baby loses her life.** She deserves a chance to fight, to heal, and to live.
Please donate, share this appeal, and help us reach our target today. We cannot do this without you. ❤️

Paypal ( account is under our longtime rescue friends name as we don’t have PP in Pakistan)

https://www.paypal.me/slater1969

Go fund me ( this fundraiser is for our FIP cases if you would like to donate)

https://gofund.me/b7c543149


r/rescuecats • • 2h ago

Amazon Wish List in need of kitten food, please! (Mississippi)

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Hello again! I’m sorry to post again this soon, but I don’t think I posted at the best time of the week and day so it got lost in the algorithm.

Right now I have 4 rescue kittens and have tentatively promised to take in another litter in about 1.5 weeks. The 4 with me now have amazingly managed to collect all the worms, and I’m on poop cleanup constantly 😩 I am spread so thin on financial resources to buy them kitten food and enough clumping litter. I’m sharing my Amazon list and would be so so grateful for any kitten food or clumping litter that this community could help me with. I am so appreciative of the help boosting the post too. Thank you all💛 recent photos of the diarrhea patrol included.
AMAZON LIST

About Me:
Frequent offender guilty of doing-too-many-things. I’m a special education teacher and single mom
In southern Mississippi. I take in cats and kittens from around my area when people post in the FB rescue groups and need them gone asap. I have 4 personal cats and take in the rescues at my own cost until I can get them committed to a transport that takes them to a rescue in Vermont! This community has been a lifeline and can be credited for the 40+ cats and kittens I’ve been able to save in the last 2 years- thank y’all💛


r/rescuecats • • 8h ago

Update Post 💜💚Update💛Felicia rescued by Furry Friends LA! Headed to surgery! Thank you so much everyone! Will update again soon.🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜

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‼️UPDATE‼️Rescued by FurryfriendsLA.org
Gene Segal
Payment details:

Venmo @Gene-Segal-1

Zelle furryfriendlies@gmail.com

PayPal furryfriendlies@gmail.com

Please honor pledges above 👆🏼
Donations always appreciated!

*IMPORTANT Please comment paid after honoring your pledges and note the name of the cat. Use friends & family option when available. Thank you so much everyone! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜


r/rescuecats • • 6h ago

Amazon Wish List Almost out of food urgent need colony of 30 plus in GA

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I'm down to my last 16 pound bag (just opened). That'll last around 1.5- 2 days at most if stretched with canned food. Any help is appreciated. They're not picky, they'll eat basically any brand. I appreciate any help and any kind words ♥️

Check out this Gift List I just created. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/OWOA23NVRDWP?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_GYRM80YD991GCGQ05ZJ7&language=en-US


r/rescuecats • • 2h ago

Hello 🐾 Alguien que me ayude

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Necesito ayuda para mi gata que le salió un tumor y aquí en Venezuela es muy complicado pagar un veterinario, es una lástima pero la situacion aquí en Venezuela es bastante dificil. Por favor necesito ayuda para mi gata


r/rescuecats • • 10h ago

Donations Needed TRIPLE your donation! US tax-deductible!

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TRIPLE your donation and help hundreds of rescued animals!

Your $10 becomes $30 Your gift is US tax-deductible, as allowed by law.

$100 becomes $300

$500 becomes $1500

Starts October 22 — while matching funds last!

October 22: 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 8 PM Romania

Every.org link :

https://www.every.org/asociatia-de-protectie-animale-fur...

Please share!

https://fureverhome-romania.org/

https://www.youtube.com/@romania.cat.rescue

https://www.patreon.com/romaniacatrescue


r/rescuecats • • 16h ago

Veterinary Care Needed Donation Request 💔 A little soul needs our help! 🐾

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170 Upvotes

A small kitten was found at the harbor in Kallithea, Greece, writhing in pain. I immediately took it to the veterinary clinic of Mr. Dionysis Perdikouris—VetCheck Small Animal Clinic in Kallithea—so that it could receive the necessary care.

An initial examination revealed that her mouth is in very poor condition, with severe gingivitis and a mass—which we hope is a hyperplastic lesion rather than something malignant. 🥺

The little one will need urgent surgery, involving cauterization and tooth extractions. Blood tests have already been performed, and we are awaiting the results to determine the next steps.

🙏 Anyone who is able and willing to contribute toward her medical expenses—even a small amount—would be providing invaluable help.

If you would like to help, you can do so by clicking the link below 👇

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/straykittens

Revolut: www.revolut.me/tkoutoufas

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for any help and for sharing this post. ❤️🐾


r/rescuecats • • 11h ago

Rescue Help Needed Gwinnett County, Ga. Cat in need of forever home!

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r/rescuecats • • 37m ago

HELP NEEDED Help Us Find Fiona!! Has Anyone Seen or Found this White Female in/near Swainsboro, GA USA ?

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r/rescuecats • • 1d ago

Advice Needed Injured Stray Cat Needs Help - ECHO PARK

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Hi! I recently found a cat on the street near Echo Park who seemingly had a broken leg. I took him to an animal hospital for treatment; they ended up surrendering him to a shelter. I went to the shelter today, and they said he has a pelvic fracture and are trying to find an organization to assist with paying for his surgery.

I have an adopter who is willing to take the cat post surgery, but cannot afford to cover the full surgery cost(nor can I). The shelter is planning to euthanize him in the coming days if they cannot find funds to cover his surgery.

Does anyone have any advice for this situation? I've reached out to Rory to the Rescue, Stray Cat Alliance, Friends of Normie, Amazing Small Animal Practice, and the Lange Foundation already.

The shelter said we have 2-3 days before euthanasia. We're currently in the process of trying to procure his xrays from the first animal hospital so we can share with vets.

Pics are from when we first found him and from today(in the shelter). He is so so sweet.


r/rescuecats • • 12h ago

Rescue Help Needed 🚨 URGENT: Can you help 4 Senior Cats Stay With Their Elderly Owner? 🐾❤️

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r/rescuecats • • 18h ago

Donations Needed Need help covering food, tnr costs, winter shelters, ect for 20+ cats, detroit, michigan

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The more time goes on the more hectic things are looking, with winter coming soon, i seriously need to start getting shelters prepared for these cats, in total there are 11 with 2 of those being un neutured where i am, and 8+ down the street all unfixed, ive been dreading even starting on their tnr since thats alot of cats whos cost are going to skyrocket (at all about animals, fixing is $60 per cat)

Then theres winter shelters, though i know a handful of people that makes them, they still cost about 10-20 usd a peace, and to have enough to give to the feeders down the street is another stresser.

With my own grocery and bill costs going up, ive been stuck in a stagnate area monetary wise, so tryna get ahead and get this kitties the help they need before winter hits

For donations

https://www.paypal.biz/angelicshiba

https://cash.app/$Shibacatcat

If you want to nab some food to help costs, we've recieved a few boxes over the course of each post, and i seriously appreciate all of you that have sent

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QEK9FYICNAFH?ref_=wl_share


r/rescuecats • • 1d ago

Donations Needed ‼️🆘LA/Urgent! We will call her Felicia. Needs Pledges/Rescue ASAP! This poor girls tail has been severed & is a painful mess. Trapped but needs help. PLEASE help us get her treatment. She is suffering like this. 🙏🏻💔

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The swollen red ball is the end of her severed tail! She was found like this by a Good Samaritan. She went into the trap but we need support to get her to the vet. Please help if you can. You can pledge or donate to us below. Thank you!

❤️RC Rescue & Transport Team. Please honor pledges below. Donations always appreciated! (Please note Transport is needed almost daily & by multiple transporters)

Donate to the transportation fund here:
PayPal:
https://www.PayPal.me/CassiusOO
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/margaret-cashion

Disclaimer: Transport is not to a 501c3 it is a fund to pay transportation for cats from shelter to rescue or other necessary rescue related services. It is not tax deductible. Thank you! ‼️IMPORTANT‼️Please note cats name, comment paid after honoring pledge & use “friends and family” option when available. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜


r/rescuecats • • 1d ago

Update Post 💚💜Update🩵Thaddeus(Jax) rescued by Magical Furry Tails! Please honor pledges on post. He is absolutely darling. Thank you so much everybody.🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜

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‼️UPDATE‼️Rescued by Magical Furry Tails! 🐾

Please honor your pledge here or visit our Instagram @magicalfurrytails bio for more donation information.
*Important kindly include cats name in your donation note.

Venmo: @magicalfurrytails
Zelle: @magicalfurrytails

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Thank you so much!
❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜