S.A.I.N.T. Rescue (Saving Animals in Need Today)

04/25/2025

Buddy is checking out the babies.

04/21/2025

Cats don't misbehave. There's always a reason for the behavior.

04/19/2025

Today's spotlight is going to be a little different. Todays spotlight is for Hera.
Hera is about four years old and has been at saint for a little over two years. Hera came in with two kittens after showing up on at a rural home where the dog was not safe to be around them. Heras kittens have since been adopted. Despite being here for as long as she has, Hera is still not happy with being indoors. She would prefer to go back to farm life. If you're looking for a fierce mouser, she may just be your gal. If you are interested in a barn cat, we have a few others as well as Hera. If you're interested in this please shoot us a message to discuss details!

04/16/2025

Today is "Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day".
We have many parents who either provide transportation and/or volunteer with their teens. They know that voluntering is a way to assist others and give back to society. Volunteers contribute to the betterment of a community and in our case, the cats too!!

We so very much appreciate our volunteers.
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04/15/2025

We are seeking the generous donation of a cargo van to support our organization’s efforts with our Cans for Critters Program.

Our current van is sadly soon to be beyond repair, and unsafe for our volunteers to use. A new-to-us, reliable cargo van would allow us to continue with pick up and redemption of redeemable containers for this important program without interruption. If you or someone you know has a vehicle they’re willing to donate, your support would make a meaningful difference. Reach out to [email protected] if you can help!

04/12/2025

Today's spotlight is going out to the chattiest cat, Mysha!!
Mysha is such a lovey and wonderful cat. She loves to be petted on and will talk to you the whole time. She is also very playful.
Mysha is about 6 years old. She was adopted out from us as a kitten then returned due to her owners moving. She was here a few months then adopted again. The owners did not feel Mysha was happy in their home as she was over grooming to the point of injury so they made the difficult decision to bring her back in. She was living with a dog in her 2nd home and this may have been a stresser for her. Knowing this, her next home should not have dogs. She is okay around kids and other cats. Despite all these factors, Mysha's spirit has never broken and she still welcomes all the love she can get! We have several open appointments today so if you would like to come and meet this stunning girl, please book with us!

04/06/2025

Amazing Deep Dish Cookies that support Iowa Humane Alliance are available to pre-order, now through April 21st!
$26 per dozen Deep Dish Monster and/or Peanut Butter Blast Cookies. Order through the link below and pick up at IHA on April 24th or 25th.
Each Deep Dish Cookie measures approximately 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep! They're chewy and loaded with deliciousness! This special treat is hard to find! They're only available through wholesale Sugar Bottom Bakery, at select shops and fundraisers like this.
Place your order here: https://iowahumanealliance.org/events/cookies
Thanks for your support!!

04/06/2025

04/02/2025

For many cats, drinking water is a simple process. They walk over to the water bowl, lower their faces near the surface of the water and stick out their tongues to get a little drink. For other cats though, a front paw becomes a vital tool when thirst strikes. Why do these cats dip a

03/30/2025

‼️Donations Appreciated‼️

Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids has a new injured pet patient in our medical system tonight! Meet Silas.

We received a phone call yesterday about an injured kitty in the Keokuk Iowa area. Andrew called while we were at UW Madison, reporting he had found a very sweet cat in rough shape. He was looking for options to save this kitty. He sent us the photos and we were able to get a rescue spot for Silas with our great friends at SS.A.I.N.T. Rescue (Saving Animals in Need Today)in Cedar Rapids.

With so many big cases in our system right now and our finances stretched thin, we just could not find it in our hearts to say no to providing this kid a chance for a healthy, functional life. We took his medical case.

CC’s Pam Gibney will travel to Keokuk tomorrow morning to bring Silas back to CR. We will admit him immediately to Blue Pearl Cedar Rapids for emergency care, X-rays and diagnosis. This is certainly expensive to do, but the quickest option for emergency care in our area. We believe Silas has an injury to the radial nerve in his right front limb, possibly from a fracture or being hit by a car. Most likely this will require surgery. His ears are a mess as well. He is very tired and fatigued from struggling to survive. Thankfully Andrew and Emma are keeping him safe and comfortable overnight. They are amazing advocates for sure!

We will update everyone tomorrow when we know more about his injuries. If you are so fortunate to donate to his care, 100% of the funds we raise will go directly to pay for his emergency care and surgery. On average, each case that CC takes in costs us approx.$4000. Why so high? We take animals who are critically sick and injured. Most require surgery. All require advanced diagnostics. This is our mission of compassion…to return these homeless animals to health and adoptability. They have no one else.

More to come on Silas tomorrow. Rest easy tonight, buddy. Tomorrow will be the beginning of your new life.❤️🐱🐾

Donations can also be made on our secure website which offers your choice of Venmo, Pay PAL, Apple and G Pay as well as all major credit cards. Your choice of platform will appear at checkout at:
CritterCrusadersCR.Org

CCCR PO Box 10111, Cedar Rapids Iowa, 52410
Fed EIN:26-2821920.
We Thank You❤️

03/29/2025

Today's spotlight is going out to a special pair. Meet Bunny and Stewie. These two lovely babies came to us from totally different paths of life, him a tomcat with something to prove, and her a single mother just protecting her babies. They were moved into a room together and as they both got to be friendly with people they also discovered their love for each other. These two are always near each other and are often found snuggling. Bunny is about to be 7 and Stewie is 9. They are older cats, but they have a lot of love to give. They do fine around other cats, but we are not sure how they would respond to dogs. If a bonded pair of seniors is what you're looking for, these two are definitely worth the visit.

03/22/2025

Our spotlight today is going out to this stunning lady, Cider.
Cider has only been with us for a few weeks. She came in with three kittens, and they quickly found homes. Now it's her turn! Cider is approximately 2 years old and still has a lot of kitten in her. She is a very playful cat. She is a pretty affectionate kitty, but we haven't had her long enough to know if she's a cuddle bug, but she definitely has the potential to be one.
If Cider would be a good fit for you, please schedule an appointment to come and see her.

03/15/2025

Today's spotlight is dedicated to our big guy, Tony. Tony came in as a group of five and was the most timid of the group. He has really gotten comfortable in the last few weeks. He's a sweet and goofy cat. He is all about pets and attention. He likes to watch cat TV out of the windows whenever possible. He also has been caught bullying a spider so if you're in need of pest control, he might be able to help. Tony is about 2 years old. He does well being around other cats. He would likely do best in a calm home. If you think Tony sounds like your ideal furry buddy, please schedule an appointment to come and meet him!

03/12/2025

Wash your pets bowls regularly.
No plastic dishes! They harbor bacteria & contribute to chin acne.

03/08/2025

The spotlight today is dedicated to this absolute unit of a cat, Baby.
Baby is approximately 10 years old and is the definition of a snuggle bug. He loves to get pets and attention. Almost as much as he likes to get treats.
Baby came to us right around Thanksgiving after his owner unfortunately passed away. He was very depressed when he first got here and took a while to warm up. Now that he is feeling at home, he is stealing the hearts of everyone that comes in his room. He gets along just fine with the other kitties and is a very lazy and relaxed guy.
If you think Baby can would be a good addition to your family, please schedule an appointment to come and meet him!