itty bitty kitty committee

itty bitty kitty committee Rescuing and rehoming feline friends from Taihape-Ohakune NZ β™‘
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This week we trapped two colony kittens.Last week we noticed 5 new kittens from a tortie mama around 6-8 weeks old. With...
31/05/2026

This week we trapped two colony kittens.

Last week we noticed 5 new kittens from a tortie mama around 6-8 weeks old. With confirmation that they could go down to Feral Nation we began trapping.

On Monday we caught a tabby kitten... and she turned out to be quite a bit bigger than the other 4 πŸ˜…

Yesterday, I trapped a little void. This kitten is from a litter who moved away from the area while still young, and they are not often around outside of feeding time.

I realised, once home, that the void and tabby were around the same size, and with tabby weighing 1.2kg it would not make sense for her to be part of torties litter.
The litter that moved away included a tabby, but the tabby had been missing for some time..
We believe that this tabby girl is voids missing sister.

Two kittens trapped, neither from the litter we were aiming for, but that's just how it goes sometimes and we are glad to have 2 more kittens safe off of the streets 🀍

The reunion has not been super great πŸ˜…
Tabby girl moved from the crate to have the run of the bathroom as she has become super friendly and comfortable, and void is now crated.. But when I try to give void some attention, tabby gets all up in my face and demands the attention for herself. She has hissed at void a few times (but also chirped at them) and earlier today gave a gentle bap, resulting in a bit of time out so I could focus on void without her fomo getting in the way πŸ˜‚
Void just sits there, still shy and figuring out this new way of living, but they are open to strokes and scritches and I don't think it will take long for them to come around, just like tabby did.

Not all family get along. We have seen this before with Moonpie and her 3 siblings (Midnight, Starmie, and John, who went to Pōneke Ngeru Rescue). Moonpie was a feral little lady who didn't trust anyone, but once separated from her siblings she came out of her shell and became the first foster fail in IBKC πŸ₯°

We will see how the next couple of days go for our new kittens.
Ideally, they learn to coexist and tabby teaches void how lovely human interaction is, but if they can't get along then they will be separated.
We are low on foster homes so if you have ever thought about fostering, now is the time! Your commitment is the difference between existing on the streets or the chance at a real life. Please get in touch if you can help 🀍

Tabby is as needy as ever, void is so brave and trusting and I am so proud of them both for the steps they have taken since being in care πŸ₯Ή

Torties litter are yet to be trapped. I have been out most of the week and will continue next week in the hopes of rescuing them 🀞
It has been a busy week at IBKC with many days trapping to no avail, but it was worth those days of empty traps to have these little lives safe from the cold and dangers of outside, with no worry of ever having to breed or fight to survive 🀍

We run solely on donations and out of our own pockets. If you are able to support our efforts please find our banking information below.
Physical donations can be dropped to the Taihape Library or The Cyprus Tree in Ohakune.
Thank you for your support 😻

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This little one is Chris' brother, he was trapped at the rest stop by one of our foster mamas the day after Chris was 😻H...
26/05/2026

This little one is Chris' brother, he was trapped at the rest stop by one of our foster mamas the day after Chris was 😻

He went straight to his foster home and Chris joined him a few days later.
In the time they were apart, the boys both cried when left alone. When reunited, they settled down immediately πŸ₯Ή they must have missed each other 🀍

He is not as openly friendly as Chris but he is getting braver, and he particularly loves a wash with a cloth.
Hopefully Chris can continue helping him come out of his shell!

His sponsor has named him Spritz 🀍

❗️FOSTER HOMES NEEDED URGENTLY❗️We desperately need fosters who are comfortable holding an adult cat in a crate for 3-7 ...
26/05/2026

❗️FOSTER HOMES NEEDED URGENTLY❗️

We desperately need fosters who are comfortable holding an adult cat in a crate for 3-7 days following des*xing.

The Taihape Colony is growing. Winter is coming, with it bringing increased risk of death for kittens, but we have very limited space to hold adults for des*xing and recovery 😞
Males will need to be fostered for 3 days following the procedure, and females for 7 days.
These adults will be returned to the colony (once des*xed and microchipped under IBKC) where they will continue being cared for until we have long-term space and funds to retrap and socialise.

Everything they need is provided by us, including a crate for them to be in.
It doesn't matter if you work or study full time,
all they require is food, water, a clean litter tray, and a clean bed.

Do you have -
β™‘ A room free of other animals to put a crate in?
β™‘ Time and confidence to change a litter tray, feed, and keep their crate clean?

If so, you are a perfect candidate for fostering our colony kits!

Please get in touch or fill out our foster form if you can help πŸ™
https://tr.ee/AFKhMKfV3w

Pictured is Carmel, an ex-colony kitty who adopted me 😻

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18/05/2026

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Our adoption process starts with a pre-adoption application form so we can ensure the right fit for kitty and human.
You can fill this out at any time, whether we have a current kitty you would like to meet, or if you are wanting to add to your fur family in the future. This does not mean you have to commit to adopting, but if we have your information and needs on file and a kitty comes up that seems a perfect match, we can get in touch with you 😻
https://form.jotform.com/251168441226857

🌼 PLEASE NOTE 🌼
β€’ Kitties may come with conditions (no dog household, indoor only, etc) - We will only adopt to homes that fit their needs.
β€’ If your application fits a kitty we will invite you to meet them in their safe space (or at an adoption day), let them get a feel for you and make sure it is a suitable fit for both kitty and human.
β€’ If chosen, there will be a simple adoption form to be signed by both parties.
β€’ The adoption form stipulates that if the adoption is not working, you can return the kitty and receive a refund within the first 7 days of adoption. We have a lifetime return policy, should the kitty need to come back to us for any reason.
β€’ Any potential health concerns/special dietary requirements will be made clear in any adoption post, and reiterated in person.

🐾 The adoption fee is $250 per kitty 🐾
This does not cover all expenses paid - but covers enough treatments to keep us running and able to provide adoptions to the community.
All adoptees are des*xed, microchipped, have been vet checked, are up to date on flea and worm treatment, and come with a free pet insurance cover trial.

Find our kitties ready for adoption here - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BGcx8gcr8/

This little man was trapped at a rest stop between Taihape and Waiouru on Friday 😻He was initially quite scared (as expe...
18/05/2026

This little man was trapped at a rest stop between Taihape and Waiouru on Friday 😻

He was initially quite scared (as expected), but still preferred to have company in the room.
I managed to get some scritches and strokes in from the start but he was hesitant to trust me..
Today, he decided to play with me πŸ₯Ή
In between playing I stroked him and found out he really loves a butt scratch 😹

I finally managed to check his s*x when he laid down to play, and as soon as I announced he was a boy he jumped up, purred, and started smooching my hand.. Almost as if he was just waiting for me to find out before committing to affection! Once he committed it was all over, and we had face smooches and purrs galore 🀍

He is one brave little dude, and such a lover. Seeing him take this step forward makes me so proud πŸ₯Ή

His sponsor has named him Chris 🀍

On Monday I picked up 5 tiny dots whose mama had stopped feeding and looking after them.They are 5-6 weeks old but weigh...
13/05/2026

On Monday I picked up 5 tiny dots whose mama had stopped feeding and looking after them.
They are 5-6 weeks old but weighed in at around 4.5 weeks.. Well, all except the void, who weighed a whopping 655g!
They are delightful little kittens with big personalities who enjoy cuddles and causing absolute chaos in the crate 😹

They arrived with funny tummies and were bathed twice as they had p**p stuck all through their fur (kittens are cute, right? πŸ˜…) but after a diet of Royal Canin gastro bikkies with KMR, their p**ps are getting back to normal and they seem more settled.

They are heading to Feral Nation on Friday where, once big enough to be des*xed, they will find their forever homes.
Their mama is being des*xed, microchipped, and registered under our last litter program 😻

Thank you to their owner for doing right by mama and her kittens and reaching out to us 🀍

If you have a mama with kittens, we have 7 spots still available.
Surrender all kittens in the litter into our care and we will cover the cost of spey, chip, and registration for your mama.
Please help us stop the cycle of unwanted litters and abandoned cats, and take advantage of this great offer while we still have space 🀍

(Must live in our area of work and be with Taihape or Ruapehu Veterinary Services)

A tiny wild void came into care yesterday πŸ₯ΉThey have quite the head tilt and felt a bit warm, but as they were still qui...
06/05/2026

A tiny wild void came into care yesterday πŸ₯Ή

They have quite the head tilt and felt a bit warm, but as they were still quite skittish the vet couldn't get a good handle to check them over.
We have flea and worm treatment, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds on board and hopefully they will be feeling better soon πŸ™

This morning I was greeted with purrs, biscuits, and even a face sniff πŸ₯Ή What a brave little void!

UPDATE - she is a girl πŸ₯Ή her sponsor has named her Shego 🀍

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