Cat Rescue Crew

09/19/2025

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is urging visitors not to move or build with rocks in rivers and streams after an Eastern Hellbender Salamander was found crushed.
According to the GSMNP, eastern hellbenders lay between 100 to 300 eggs beneath the rocks. If those are crushed by people stacking and building with rocks, "entire generations can be lost in an instant."
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09/14/2025

Stop using poison!!!

Three bald eagles were found dead due to rodenticide posioning in Snohomish County, Washington recently.

Poison is an indiscriminate killer. Even when used properly, poisoned rodents become easy prey for raptors and other wildlife meaning countless unintended species consume the rodenticides, too. This poison accumulates in their bodies, potentially reaching lethal levels.

Children and companion animals are also vulnerable to rodenticides, accidentally consuming the poison intended for rodents. Poisoned animals frequently suffer slow and very painful deaths.

Protect wildlife, people and other animals. Don't use rodenticides.

08/18/2025

Hey everyone, my friend in Binghamton, NY found these 2 stray kittens yesterday. She cannot keep them and is desperately looking for a foster while she tries to get them into a shelter or their furever home. Please share and/or reach out to me if you or someone you know is interested in fostering these sweet brothers

08/13/2025

Spay and neuter needs to be legally required for all pets.

08/07/2025

08/02/2025

07/20/2025

What can you do to protect baby wildlife this time of year? Full description in the comments, but here is the breakdown from our wildlife rehabilitators:

1. Keep cats indoors to keep both wildlife and cats safe.

2. Avoid kidnapping babies. Most young wild animals found alone or on the ground don’t need our help. Unless a baby is in immediate unnatural danger or confirmed to be orphaned, it’s far better for them to be raised by the parents. When in doubt, call us.

3. Be mindful with yard work: Avoid mowing, tilling, leaf clearing, pruning, burning, and tree trimming until the area has been thoroughly surveyed for nests.

4. Brake for wildlife: Young wildlife have no practice crossing roads. Be patient, keep your eyes on the road, and keep speeding to a minimum.

5. Make your windows bird-safe: To prevent window strikes, treat the outside of your windows with patterned films or paint. And turn off unnecessary overnight lights to reduce the negative effects of light pollution.

6. Keep your dog leashed: Keep your dog leashed in natural areas so that they don’t disturb nests or chase or injure wild animals.

7. Don’t use pesticides, rat poisons, or glue traps: These methods are inhumane, and they kill or severely injure wild animals that encounter them, whether the target species or not.

07/16/2025