South Sound Snip & Tip

10/17/2025

The need for help right now is beyond anything we can keep up with. Turning animals away breaks our hearts, but there are moments when we simply can’t take on more. It’s the hardest part of rescue — and it’s exhausting in every way.
Getting appointments is hard.
Adoptions are slowwwww- why.
None of it makes sense and it’s frustrating. We can’t intake more until we get some adopted. It’s a sad cycle that weighs on you💔

10/16/2025

🚨 The Mariners are this close to the World Series — and we think we know why… 😼⚾️

All our adoptable cats have been bringing the luck! 🍀 From Big Tex’s confident swagger to Tabasco’s fiery spirit, Clover’s extra good fortune, and Lily, Luke, Tim, Gizmo, Diana, and Bo’s championship-level charm — these kitties are clearly powering the playoff magic! 💙

We’re the only rescue with these exclusive good luck cats, so act fast before they help bring it all the way home! 🏆🐾



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10/14/2025

Happy adoption day Daisy! We love when we get the mamas adopted since they’re usually looked over.
Her little sons Bo and Luke now need a family to call their own! Please help us and spread the word these little cuddle monsters are ready to bring joy to your family! Come meet them!

10/13/2025

💔 Big Tex is feeling a little heartbroken. People keep overlooking him because he’s shy at first — but what they don’t see is the massive heart waiting underneath that quiet exterior.

Once he learns to trust you, Big Tex gives love like no other. He’ll lean in for head bumps, purr like a tractor, and show you just how loyal and gentle he truly is. 🐾

He’s a big, handsome boy who gets along wonderfully with other cats and even dogs — he just needs someone patient enough to give him the time and love he deserves to bloom. 🌼

If you believe in second chances and the beauty of earning a shy cat’s trust, Big Tex is waiting for you. ❤️

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10/12/2025

✨ Meet Clover & Lily ✨
After several meet-and-greets where each of them was passed over for being a little shy at first, something magical happened — Clover and Lily found comfort in each other! 💕

Now these two have become the best of friends and officially bonded. Wherever one goes, the other isn’t far behind. 🐾

We’re looking for a special family who:
1️⃣ Doesn’t mind giving them a little time to warm up — we promise it’s worth the wait!
2️⃣ Wants to adopt them together so they can keep their newfound friendship forever.

Because honestly... why break up this adorable duo? 💞 Please complete the application below if you are interested.

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10/08/2025

🩵 Thank you so much for your donations! 🩵

We want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who recently donated soft kitten food — you helped keep so many little bellies full and happy! 😻

These tiny munchkins eat a lot, and our shelves are starting to look a little low again. If you’re able to help us restock, we’d be so grateful for any donations of soft kitten food.

We’re also currently working with a large cat colony, and we plan on bringing any friendly cats into rescue — so soft adult food is very much needed too.

You can donate directly through our Chewy or Amazon wish lists — every can truly makes a difference for the cats and kittens in our care. 🐾💖

Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/18ZK4UEU2YX1W

https://www.chewy.com/g/south-sound-snip-tip_b135347848

Thank you for helping us keep them healthy, happy, and well-fed!

10/08/2025

Be that someone ❤️

We See You: The Reality of Helping Animals in Need

I saw a post today that really resonated with me- someone frustrated with rescues and shelters for saying “no” when they were trying to help an animal in need. I get it. I really do. That feeling of wanting to help but hitting a wall is heartbreaking.

Here’s the thing: shelters and rescues often have limited space and resources. When they’re full, or when the resources they normally rely on are stretched to the max, their hands are tied. Saying “check Google for resources” isn’t dismissive- it’s often the only guidance they can give. We can’t always expect shelters to magically make room in a system that’s already overwhelmed.

We are in the middle of a full-blown epidemic of animals needing help. The long-term solution isn’t just reacting- it’s preventing. Spaying and neutering to prevent accidental litters and helping animals before they end up in crisis is how we crawl out of this rut.

The kitten in this photo is one of those kittens who fits this story perfectly. There’s a rescuer working hard to find him a better solution than TNR- but for now at least he has a feeder, his ‘someone’ who cares. That’s a start.

Sometimes, when you see an animal in need, instead of looking for “someone” to step up, you have to be that someone. It’s hard. It’s frustrating. I feel that.

To everyone who notices an animal in need and takes action- thank you. To those who have tried and can’t find help yet- don’t give up. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but we save more lives and cover more ground when we work together.

Be patient and diligent- check in with rescues and shelters, reach out to family and friends, and at the very least, consider TNR. It’s not always a perfect fix in every situation, but it’s a great start.

10/05/2025

🐾 Meet Tabasco! 🐾

This handsome boy is absolutely in love with his foster brother — they’re inseparable! ❤️ Unfortunately, his foster brother is a permanent member of the household, so Tabasco will need to find a new best friend of his own.

Tabasco would do wonderfully in a home with another gentle, friendly cat who’s looking for a buddy, and he also does great with dogs! 🐶

He’s about 6 months old — the tiny kittens always get snatched up first, but honestly, Tabasco is the perfect age! He’s still playful and fun, but past that super wild kitten stage.

He can be a little shy at first, but once he feels comfortable, he’s extremely loving and affectionate — the kind of kitty who melts your heart once he trusts you. 💕

If you’ve been thinking about adding a sweet, gentle cat to your home — and your current pet could use a friend — Tabasco might be the perfect match!

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10/02/2025

🚨 Please Read & Share 🚨

We recently took in a sweet kitty who was found outdoors — fully declawed. 💔

He was originally adopted about 10 years ago, and sometime between then and now, someone made the choice to mutilate him for convenience. Let’s be clear: declawing is NOT a nail trim. It is an amputation of every single toe at the joint.

This boy is in visible pain just walking. Cats who are declawed live with this pain for life. It’s cruel, selfish, and completely unnecessary. If this is your “solution,” it is not love — it is ignorance. And if you declaw a cat and then let them outdoors — you are not worthy of having them. You are choosing convenience over their safety, health, and well-being.

👉 Right now, we have the chance to make a real change. Washington State has Bill HB1904, sponsored by Representative Strom Peterson, which would finally ban this inhumane practice except when medically necessary.

🐾 We are begging you — flood their inbox, make the calls, and speak up for this kitty and every other cat who has suffered at the hands of “convenience.”

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Hotline (to reach your legislator): 1-800-562-6000

⚡ Your voice matters. Let’s end this cruelty.

09/30/2025

Raising kittens takes time, patience, and lots of love… but when you catch them snuggled up with each other, looking as sweet as can be, it makes every second worth it. 🩷

09/26/2025

It’s $5 Friday y’all!!!

Many of the kind clinics we work with like Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project and our amazing vet staff at Olympic View Animal Hospital let us carry balances for a bit which is good and bad for many reasons. But year end is approaching and we like to clean that up and start the year fresh!
We need your help!!!
Our balance at FCSNP isn’t too bad but I know we owe our vet some BUCKS! Last we checked we were about the 2k threshold and we would love to pay them in full.
Below are the prices we pay for transparency and our FCSNP balance.
We know it is a tough time of year for so many folks but even $5 can go a long way!

Please donate what you can so we can keep helping these kitties!
Everytime we pick some up we ask them where their wallets are and they never have them!!!

Ways to donate:
Venmo
Card payment: https://southsoundsnip.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay

Pay directly on our account at Olympic by calling 206-395-2010

Thank you!!

Just for kicks, comment and tell us what you got your pet is going to be for Halloween!