Coastal Bend Cat Rescue

06/18/2026

These past few days it’s been raining cats and dogs and kittens! So it’s no surprise that four little kittens appeared, as if they had fallen right out of the clouds. Meet Cherry, Grape, Green Apple and Blue Raspberry!

A lady was taking a walk through her neighborhood when she spotted four little kittens huddled near a house. Concerned for their safety, she stopped to ask the homeowner if they belonged to them. The answer was no—these babies weren't theirs, and no one seemed to know where they had come from.
With stormy weather rolling through and rain falling off and on she didn’t want to leave them outside.She scooped them up, took them home and reached out for help.

The kittens are about six weeks old, these little ones were lucky to have been found when they were. Despite being outside with the rain they appear healthy, playful, and full of kitten curiosity. These siblings are practically identical! Two boys and two girls, so similar that we had to put color bands on to tell them apart.

They will only be in foster care long enough to complete quarantine, treat them for fleas, parasites, and to be vaccinated. We typically only hold kittens until they are 8 weeks and 2 pounds before we send them to one of our local adoption shelters.

06/17/2026

Welcome to our newest bottle babies, Vanilla Bean, Maple, Mocha and Caramel! Four little kittens just a little over a week old and in need of rescue, all 4 ready to add a touch of sweetness to your morning coffee!

First we need to say thank you to their finder for bottle feeding and stimulating them every two hours while reaching out to rescues for help. 👏 They took the time to learn how to bottle feed a kitten and that’s awesome!

We know how difficult it is for one person to feed four kittens so we moved some of our weaned bottle babies around to make room for them. We split them up for a short time to make it easier on everyone. If you have ever wondered how bottle feeders can do what they do I’m sure they would tell you “lots of caffeine and a heavy dose of patience”.

Unfortunately this is a sad and not uncommon story of the momma cat being accidentally ran over by a car while probably just out in search of food so she could feed her kittens. We know momma’s don’t leave their babies otherwise. One thing we can do as a community is to help control the pet population by spaying and neutering. It’s important to do it if you own or acquire a kitten/cat or if there are strays in your area.

🐾Together we can make a pawsative change. Ask questions, get involved, share helpful resources, be kind to strays. If you can’t physically help find a rescue that will and donate to help them. 🐾

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

Congratulations to Willow, Penny, Opal, Freddie, and Epiphany on graduating foster care!

It seems like the three sisters just flew through foster care with the greatest of ease. Willow and Penny have similar coat patterns while Opal is all tortie. Freddie stayed back last week to gain a little more weight and same with Epiphany. She needed just a little more time to grow.

Who doesn’t love a photogenic kitten or a cuddle buddy?!? We might be bias but honestly they all have great purrsonalities. They can’t wait to meet their future families during adoption day at The Cattery and we can’t wait to see their adoption photo!

If you would like to meet or adopt one of the kittens please email The Cattery at:

[email protected] to request an adoption appointment!

06/10/2026

Sometimes rescue is full of surprises!

We recently took in a pregnant female cat. We try our best to spay all pregnant females…especially during kitten season when we must turn away requests for intake right and left due to the overwhelming need in our community. But Mama Irony decided that wasn’t going to be her story and delivered 6 adorable tiny babies last night before we could plan to fix her. Initially in our care she was very scared and did not appear to like being touched. But within a short time, she came out of her shell and would demand attention with ferocious meows and growls. It’s ironic that she sounds so mean but is actually a sweet purr machine.

The first baby to be introduced to the story was a tiny mini me of mom…a dilute tortie with slightly different marking that we named Juxtaposition. Onomatopoeia came into the story next and proved to be the best hisser of the bunch. Simile, the first boy, came next as cute as a little buff button! Then came a dilute calico, Alliteration, who we are sure will be a sweet, sassy sister! Oxymoron, a solid gray baby came immediately after, and already shows signs of being a fierce cuddlebug! And finally the story ended last night with Metaphor, a little spark of sunshine, looking just like her brother Simile.

All 6 babies were tiny…weighing in at just over 2 ounces! But they were ferocious eaters and Mama Irony did a great job taking care of them. After Metaphor was born, Mama started grooming herself and went to have a snack, and we left the little family alone for the night. This morning, when their foster went to do her morning check in…she had to count several times…there was an extra baby! And he was a huge, almost 4 oz, kitten…and that’s how Hyperbole entered the story in the cutest (and biggest) epilogue!

This sweet family will be in foster care for 8-10 weeks until the babies are at least 2 pounds and can transition to the shelter for adoption. Stay tuned to see how these figurative felines write their exciting adventure in foster care!

06/08/2026

Update: Blu went to the emergency vet last night where his arm infection was opened, drained, and flushed. He was started on a new antibiotic and will likely need an amputation once his infection has cleared. Keep Blu in your thoughts and donate if possible!

CBCR family we need your help!

Our foster Blu developed a limp and significant swelling of one of his legs last week. He went to the vet, and it was determined he had an infection of his leg!. He was treated with injectable antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and pain medication. Over the weekend he seemed to improve after his wound opened and drained, but he still had significant swelling and refusal to use his leg. Today he developed increased work of breathing and will need to return to the vet for further evaluation.

Vetting can be very expensive! His initial visit cost $396 and we are unsure of future vet costs as he is showing signs of systemic issues and ongoing issues in his leg. Please consider a donation to help offset the costs of his care and help him recover! Our rescue is completely supported by donations…help us continue to care for stray cats and kittens in South Texas!

06/08/2026

Meet Tippi! 💕🩰
Sometimes the cat distribution system works in the most unexpected ways.

While setting up for a dance recital, a tiny kitten suddenly came running into the auditorium as if she knew exactly where she needed to be. No one was quite sure where she came from, but one thing was obvious—she was looking for help.

This brave little girl quickly won everyone over with her sweet face, her tiny tippie-toe-steps, and her purrfect timing. It's almost like she auditioned herself for a foster home and got the part immediately.

Tippi will be with us for a couple of weeks getting rid of any pesky fleas and parasites. She will of course need time to practice her assemblé.

06/06/2026

Meet Peanut Butter & Jelly! Two happy little kittens that are about 4 weeks old.

These boys were part of a TNR project by FERALS. They reached out to us after trapping some cats and finding the kittens. Fortunately we had an available foster so we took them into our care.

Peanut Butter has that orange kitten energy and Jelly is just as fun loving and sweet! Over the next few weeks, they'll be busy growing, learning to eat on their own, and purrfecting important kitten skills like playful pouncing, making biscuits, and stealing hearts. In between all that they will be treated for fleas and other parasites so they can just concentrate on cute kitten posses for adoption day when they transition to a local shelter.

06/05/2026

📖As one story ends a new one is just beginning! 📖 Today, we're excited to announce that the have officially graduated from foster care and are ready to begin the next volume of their journey—finding their furrever homes.

Every great story eventually reaches its conclusion, and for the , that time has come! When Cliffhanger, Cliché, Foreshadow, and Conflict first arrived in foster care, their story was full of uncertainty. Malnourished, full of parasites, and missing the opening chapters of their lives, these tiny characters needed a chance to rewrite their narrative.
Over the past several weeks, they have grown from fragile little kittens into healthy, playful, and lovable young kittens. They've conquered every obstacle, filled countless pages with purrs and mischief, and kept their foster mom well-informed of their needs through dramatic readings at mealtime!

While we may never know how their story began, we know their future is full of promise, love, and happy endings. Now it's time for “The Cattery” chapter of their story, where each kitten will find the family meant to be part of their next adventure.
The plot may have been lost, but these kittens found their way. ❤️

If you are ready to be part of Cliffhanger, Cliché, Foreshadow or Conflicts new series please email the Cattery at:

[email protected] to request an adoption appointment!