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Fitchburg Friends of Felines, Fitchburg, MA (2026)

06/08/2026

June is Adopt a Cat Month!

Don't just adopt a cat, adopt a cat with special needs! It is not as high maintenance as you think! It won't cost you a dime for their medical care, and will live a long, happy life with you!

Some kitties are medical kitties, others may have been feral at one time and are now loves.

Afraid of commitment? FOSTER our kitties first!

Some have been waiting 3 years for your love!
Most are on PetFinder: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/

We add more weekly, so check often!
Got room in your heart and your home for a little addition? Let us match you with one of our perfectly imperfect kitties!

Adoption application: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1685w60NjfU2eeE55Cd57TAaEZU7bERjyY825EMto48sTQw/viewform

Can’t adopt, but want to support? Think about making a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

How about just giving us your time to help a homeless cat in need? Consider volunteering!

Volunteer form:
https://forms.gle/pM13MHUMN3ATdbTAA

Thanks for considering one of our special needs kitites!

06/07/2026

***UPDATE: PLACEMENT FOUND***

ANOTHER EMERGENCY PLACEMENT

(Yes, immediately, like by tomorrow.)

Currently on the south shore, but we will transport to you!

🌸Friendly Mom and 5 little Kittens🌸

Yes, kittens.

Have experience with athletes foot? GREAT!

POSSIBLE RINGWORM

Ringworm is not a worm; it is a fungus. It is basically athlete's foot for cats.

It is not deadly.

It is contagious.

Yes, we provide meds to make them go away.

Unfortunately the current foster is unable to continue care because she is leaving the country Tuesday and with this possible diagnosis of Ringworm, both her husband and caretaker are uncomfortable with continuing care without her.

Yes, she is green to this. We cannot fault her.

Looking for an experienced kitten caregiver with a separate room and space for these littles. A cage will be provided if you do not have one, and all the supplies needed to care for these littles.

We will provide instructions on care if you are not familiar.

Immediate need is now, but long term is not required.

This is for one of our partner shelters that are in a pickle.

Can't afford vet bills? We got those covered!

Can you foster, at least temporarily?

🌸Adoption/foster application: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1685w60NjfU2eeE55Cd57TAaEZU7bERjyY825EMto48sTQw/viewform

Can't foster?

Sponsor a kitty!

Give a one time or recurring donation to help support his ongoing medical care.

🌸Donate/ Sponsor:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Compelled to get involved in saving kitties across the state?

🌸Volunteer inquiry form is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Please help us save these littles!

Thank you for your continued support!

06/05/2026

Emergency Placement Needed Today... still...

And an update...

We have a situation.

Yes, yet another diabetic situation.

We need someone home regularly to care for Baxter, a 9 year old dark and beautiful, super sweet Siamese who has recently been diagnosed diabetic.

Recently diagnosed, like 2 days ago, confirmed yesterday.

We need him medicated regularly, one pill same time daily, and a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to track his sugars, which requires a sensor to be applied to his skin.

The test resulr told us which route we go with for treatment: Bexacat pills NOT Lantus Injections.

Yes, this is diabetic kitty #4.

We got this.

We will train. Do you have the time energy, and love for a Velcro cat and cuddle bug that needs humans and just wants to love on you whenever you allow, air with you while you chill, and sleep with you when you sleep?

🌸Please Save Baxter🌸

Immediate need is now, but long term is not required.

Foster to adopt or forever foster are options too!

Can't afford vet bills? We got those covered!

His family considered euthenasia due to the diagnosis, but the P*P who diagnosed him at Leominster Animal Hospital knew there was a better option, and we were called to the task!

We are elated that the family has entrusted us with his care. Now, we need a special someone to care just as deeply as we do.

Do you?

Can you foster, at least temporarily?

🌸Adoption/foster application: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1685w60NjfU2eeE55Cd57TAaEZU7bERjyY825EMto48sTQw/viewform

Can't foster Baxter?

Sponsor Baxter!

Give a one time or recurring donation to help support his ongoing medical care.

🌸Donate/ Sponsor:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Compelled to get involved?

🌸Volunteer inquiry form is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Please help us save Baxter, and so many more like him that just need a chance. Help us give them a chance.

Thank you for helping us save them all.

06/01/2026

🚨‼️URGENT FOSTER NEEDED ASAP FOR ALBUS‼️🚨

Albus is a gorgeous, adult male Maine C**n and Domestic Long Hair mix currently under the care of Fitchburg Friends of Felines, Inc. in Massachusetts. He is fully house-trained and brings the signature striking looks and wonderful personality of his breed to the table. This handsome boy is looking for a loving home where he can truly settle in, but he has run into a critical scheduling conflict.

🚨‼️It is incredibly urgent that we secure a new foster placement for Albus within the next 10 days to ensure his care remains completely uninterrupted.

Because Fitchburg Friends of Felines operates entirely through a network of temporary foster homes rather than a physical shelter building, placement stability is absolutely vital for cats like Albus. He is an amazing companion who deserves a smooth transition, which makes finding a helper a top priority right now. We cannot stress enough how vital it is to step up for him immediately, as Albus urgently needs a new foster placement locked in within the next 10 days to keep him safe and comfortable.

If you have room in your heart and home to provide a temporary landing spot for this beautiful long-haired boy, your timeline to act is short. Please reach out to the rescue right away to submit a foster application or inquire about his care requirements. The clock is ticking for this sweet cat, and Albus urgently needs a new foster home setup within the next 10 days to ensure he has a warm place to rest his head.

❤️Albus PetFinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/albus-ba79d4a6-93f9-4229-8a8c-18d5f71f34b5/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/details/

❤️Foster application: https://forms.gle/1RifYXk6SerKr6q16

06/01/2026

🌸Have a Spring Fling before Summer🌸

Spring is winding down, but your chance to find the love of a kitty is just heating up!

Find a playful cuddle bug, a quiet supervisor, or a gentle soul, Fitchburg Friends of Felines has a perfect match waiting for you!

Afraid to commit?

Foster to adopt to ensure the perfect match!

Afraid of the pricey vet bills? Can nsider a forever foster relationship: long term commitment with no vet bills!

Not ready for a long term commitment?

Short-term fosters needed for a safe to give love while they wait for their forever families.

Can't take a new love into your home? Consider socializing in foster homes!

Or sponsor a kitty with a monetary donation help cover their medical care.

Every application, inquiry, and donation brings us closer to our goal.
🌸Pet Finder kitty profiles: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/

🌸Adoption/foster application: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1685w60NjfU2eeE55Cd57TAaEZU7bERjyY825EMto48sTQw/viewform

🌸Donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

🌸Inquire about volunteering here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Together, we can save them all.

05/28/2026

Immediate empty nester or foster with a spare room needed!

We have a foster mom who is a trapper who needs to take in an injured kitty.

She puts her injured kitties into a room of their own, because they are usually a wound of unknown origin which MA regulation requires a 4-month quarantine for these Littles for rabies protocol. And she does not believe in keeping them in a crate for that extended amount of time.

But... her rooms are full.

So we need to vacate one of her rooms... which has our cats in them: Maisy and Mittens.

Mittens is a lap cat in one room that hates other cats in one room, and Maisy a sweet window lover kitty that also hates cats in another room.

They are not quarantined and have no medical need that requires separation.nntheynjuar hate other cats and rather be in a room alone than in a house free to roam that also has other cats roaming.

Can you take either Mittens or Maisy?

Please PM us, email, call or text, or fill out an application to take one of these two beautiful females in need of love and a space to chill, cat-free.

foster application:
https://forms.gle/1RifYXk6SerKr6q16

hotline: 978-222-3170
email: [email protected]

Mittens Profile: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mittens-012165c0-d02a-40e5-bffa-2f26c6860c00/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/details/

Maisy Profile: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/maisy-special-needs-hyperthyroid-52027cee-af7b-48f1-8f91-7bb52474fcd4/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/details/

Thanks for helping us save every one!

05/28/2026

Oreo....

No, not the cookie. 🍪

Although this Oreo is equally sweet, significantly fluffier, and considerably more expensive.

For those who have followed us for a while, you already know Oreo. This lovable lap cat has been with us for almost TWO YEARS this August.

Why? This love bug wants absolutely nothing more than to glue himself directly onto his human and become one with the couch cushions.

Unfortunately, Oreo also seems to collect medical conditions like some people collect Pokémon cards.

And as everyone knows, we do not adopt out sick kitties.

We joke that he invents new ailments for attention.

Okay... we know that is not actually true. But at this point, even Oreo's veterinarians probably brace themselves when they see his name on the schedule. 😅

Oreo originally came to us from a little old lady who loved him dearly, but could no longer give him his medication because severe arthritis made pilling impossible.

At the time, Oreo had hyperthyroidism and needed daily medication.

Since he was still fairly young, we pursued additional testing and discovered he was a candidate for radioactive iodine treatment, which is considered the gold standard for feline hyperthyroidism.

Basically: one radioactive iodine injection, no more daily pills, and a much better long-term prognosis. It can even extend lifespan because many cats eventually become resistant to the regular thyroid medication.

We wanted Oreo to have the best chance possible at a long life.

So he got the treatment.

There is approximately a 2% chance that the treatment overcorrects and leaves the cat hypothyroid instead.

Guess who strutted directly into that 2% category like he had won the lottery? 🙃

And somehow, we seem to collect these “rare” cases around here. We are beginning to suspect veterinary statistics were written specifically to challenge us.

Remember Black? Our medical miracle cat who should be featured in scientific journals for healing injuries that doctors said would be impossible to heal?

Yeah. Still got him.

Yeah. Also hypothyroid.

So now Oreo requires specialty thyroid medication instead. Naturally, the first medication option caused problems because his body apparently read the ingredient list and said:

"Absolutely not."

At first, the vet thought he was reacting to the red dye coating the pills.

Turns out Oreo is apparently offended by synthetic ingredients in general. So now he takes a dog medication with no synthetic fillers whatsoever because, naturally, that is the ONLY thing his body tolerates.

Meanwhile, once we finally got his thyroid regulated enough for anesthesia, Oreo had his long-awaited dental done. 🎉

Then his kidneys decided they also wanted to participate in the chaos.

Even though his kidney values were normal at the time of radiation treatment, about a year later they started showing signs of decline. So now he is on prescription kidney food.

Which Oreo would like everyone to know is deeply insulting to his refined palate.

Apparently bland renal diets are beneath him.

Then came the overgrooming and chewing.

At first we discovered he had a flea allergy. He is an indoor cat. His roommate is an indoor cat. But apparently one flea hitchhiked into the house on a human pant leg and declared war.

The house was treated.
Oreo was treated.
The fleas were gone.

But Oreo kept chewing.

More allergy testing followed through VARL, which revealed he is allergic to half the outdoors, including dandelions. 🌼

Dandelions, Oreo. Really?

Oh, and allergic to humans. Yup.

So now we have ordered custom allergy serum to hopefully help desensitize him over time.

And just when we thought we had reached the season finale...

Oreo started coughing.

Because apparently his medical chart was not thick enough yet.

He has now officially joined the asthma club, likely related to all of his allergies. Prednisolone has helped tremendously, but since long-term steroid use is not ideal, Oreo is now about to be learning how to use an AeroKat chamber and inhaler.

Please picture us attempting to convince a cat to calmly inhale medicine through a tiny mask.

It is going exactly how you think it is. 😹

Despite all of this, Oreo remains a lap loving, lazy, demanding kitty who just wants to continue the life of riley.

He just happens to come with a very impressive pharmacy collection.

Between: 🐾 specialty thyroid medication
🐾 inhalers and asthma treatment
🐾 prednisolone
🐾 prescription kidney food
🐾 allergy treatments
🐾 ongoing veterinary visits
..our adorable little medical marvel has become quite expensive.

Would you consider sponsoring Oreo?

Even just $5, either once or monthly, helps us continue providing the medical care he needs so he can keep living his best happy, snuggly, lap-cat life with his forever foster family. ❤️

Our donation site accepts credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo, and donations are tax-deductible:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Want to help but need to hang onto your cash right now?

Do you have unused kidney or renal food your cat refused to eat because apparently all cats attend the same culinary academy? We would gladly take it off your hands! Please reach out to coordinate pickup or delivery.

📧 [email protected]
📞 978-222-3170

Or maybe you can donate your time! We are always looking for fellow cat lovers to join our network of fosters, feeders, transporters, and volunteers.

Our volunteer form only takes about a minute:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Thank you for following Oreo's journey and supporting cats like him. Because of your kindness, Oreo continues to get the chance to live the long, safe, loved life he deserves.

And honestly, at this point, we are all just supporting his dream of becoming the world's most medically complicated lap cat. ❤️🐾

05/26/2026

It's about saving them all. Even on holidays.

Our founder started this organization over 15 years ago to help the ferals: TNR.

And, to this day, we still save these babies.

TNR: Trap, Neuter Return

Well, we get the Return part, and appreciate its value, but these days, we don't follow that protocol much anymore.

We take in the ferals, and instead of putting them back on the streets after their sterilization surgeries, we keep them, make them friendly, and find them homes.

We partner with shelters that believe in the same, and they help with placement.

Yesterday, on Memorial Day, when the general public was celebrating those who gave to our country, and enjoyed cookouts surrounded by friends and family, we trapped a mom and her feral kittens.

We worked in shifts: our morning started prepping at 6:00 a.m... in the rain. At 11:00 a.m. another volunteer took over. Then another volunteer also gave up her holiday starting at 2:30 to save these homeless babies.

That last shift was to end at 6:00. But we only had 4 of 5 kittens. And our selfless, dedicated, unpaid, but very appreciated volunteer, stayed.

She couldn't leave the fifth behind.

And into the evening, she got the last one.

Our traps are old, but they work.

With the help of Vaseline at the connections to make them ultra slippery, they close with the very light pressure of a less than 1 lb kitten stepping onto the touch plate, so the door closes behind them.

Some were two at a time into the trap.

All were trap trained, as we started feeding in the propped open traps days prior to familiarize them with these foreign metal structures, that they grew fond of and played in like their own personal playground in just a couple days.

We always get Mom first, so she has no opportunity to move her babies if they start getting trapped. And she was an easy catch morning of, in the rain.

The babies gave us a run for our money, which called for reinforcements: catnip.

And, when it got late, only one was left. We could not leave one alone. And, we didn't.

The foster mom did intake on a holiday, knowing she was getting a spicy bunch, setting up her kitten cage, taking in mom and 2 kitts mid-day, then the remaining 3 in the evening.

We appreciate the dedication of these crazy cat people who do it for the love.

They say now is kitten season. Truth be told, kitten season is year round, but the babies do not survive the harsh New England Winter. They have a chance in the Spring through the early Fall.

Does this process intrigue you?

Summer is coming. Looking for something to do?

Become a volunteer, and help save lives.

Any age can help. Give us even a half hour a month to make a difference in the lives of homeless cats.

From trapping and fostering, to educating the public, to social media. Talk to us to find where your interest may lie.

Appreciate what we do, but have no time to help? Got some spare change to help pay the vet bills to get our littles spayed and neutered?

Donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

Inquire about volunteering here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedttCeK1gPEzO-qE7I-mv3eNN2AlQz2l0H_dnSEn01nK_Krw/viewform

Interested in these Memorial Day kittens? The mom is named Jake. The foster mom said she may name the kitts Memorial Day themed names. There is a grey tiger, Black and white tux, and 3 orange tabbies. They will not be ready for a few weeks. Please ping us for the application link to our partner shelter.

And thank you for supporting our mission to save them all.

05/25/2026

‼️Does anyone recognize this cat?‼️

This black and white long haired kitty appeared in the Beech.St. / Kimball St.area of Fitchburg yesterday AM, and has not left a resident's porch.

He is dirty and matted, but is super friendly and unafraid of humans.

He is wearing a collar that is very loose and looks like it has been on him a while.

If you know the owners, please reach out to us regarding!

Please text, call, or message Fitchburg Friends of Felines with owner information:

Lost Cat Hotline: 609-800-4CAT (4228)
[email protected]

Thank you for caring about this love!

05/24/2026

Third time's a charm.

Especially when it comes to e***as. 💩

We cringe at the thought, also.

We know what you're thinking. No, our hunka-chunka old, deaf orange tabby, Jengo, aka Jango, did not require a third e***a after the two he had in four days.

Fortunately, with Jango's motility drugs, psyllium husk powder, and Miralax, things are flowing nicely!

Pardon the pun.

Yes, omg, we have another backup with another kitty.

Yes, omg, this other kitty needed all three e***as in just one day.

Yes, omg, this may be the result of another anesthesia reaction from our dentals.

Yes, omg, we did not have one successful dental without an adverse reaction or additional dentals for any of our kitties that we sent to get teeth extracted.

And this other guy... BOTH a reaction and more extractions were unfortunately on his agenda.

Oh... M of a G!!!

This time: our beautiful, young Maine C**n still in need of a home: Albus.

He is the one who was surrendered by a family to the animal hospital because the owners were at their wit's end with his continuous vomiting. They sent him to other families for care, he kept coming back, so they tried to surrender him, and he was rejected by the local shelter. So, they thought humane euthanasia was the answer.

The vet knew better and called Fitchburg Friends of Felines.

This guy has proven tenfold he is certainly worth saving.

His foster mom has admitted he will be hard to let go. She sees the love in his eyes every time she walks in the door.

Albus seemed to have no issues with vomiting when we got him for a month. Then he went in for his dental, came back with many fewer teeth, had an infection in one area of extraction, got on Clavamox, and went back to the surgeon to discover more teeth needed to come out... 11 to be exact...

Don't ask...

Yes, they came out.

And that whole ordeal was the easiest part.

Again, Oh.... My... God.... 🤦‍♀️

He also started vomiting hairballs. Well, from what she could tell from the evidence she could catch before the dog would rush over to... well... help with cleanup... sorry for the visual...🤢

So, we got a Maine cut for this Maine C**n last Wednesday from our favorite groomer, Anna, at Leominster Animal Hospital, to help with his fur consumption.

And, as always, her team at Leominster Animal Hospital did an amazing job with this energetic guy, who may have needed a mother's little helper to chill for his spa day... Gabapentin to the rescue...

His amazing foster mom was still vigilant with his care and again monitored, and had already addressed a concern right after his second dental that we were addressing: no p**p.

His P*P at Brookline Animal Hospital in Brookline, NH, already implemented more fiber: Miralax to the rescue!

And it worked. At first.

Then, the day after his spa day, he started vomiting.

Back to the vet.

And, well, again, pun intended: what a mess.

Diagnosis: possible megacolon.

Oh, no.

He was so backed up... with fur!

Thank goodness for that groom!

Yes, third time is a charm... with e***as...

Three. In one day. 💔

The team at Brookline Animal Hospital kept him under sedation because they knew repeat treatments were going to be required.

Both Dr. Aves and Dr. Gates tag-teamed to help him throughout the day into the afternoon with three surgical extractions of f***s intertwined with fur.

He went home, took a day to decompress, and today ... WE HAVE P**P! 🎉💩

Okay, maybe we are the only ones excited about that.

He has certainly had his fill of doctors the past few weeks.

So, was it the anesthesia that pushed him over the edge with his gastrointestinal tract? Or was megacolon his underlying issue all along, causing the vomiting?

He certainly has been a challenge to find a forever home with these medical challenges.

We need a Maine C**n lover who also loves, or at least tolerates and is experienced in, kitty medical issues.

And maybe an empty nester or someone without other kitties, as he is a bit territorial with his humans. Not super aggressive, but other cats will need to stand their ground.

He is adorable.

Interested? His profile is here:

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/albus-ba79d4a6-93f9-4229-8a8c-18d5f71f34b5/ma/fitchburg/fitchburg-friends-of-felines-inc-ma574/details/

The expense of these fixes has been... well, we don't like to think about it.

But if you do think about it, and have the ability to help, your tax-deductible donation will help pay a few of his bills.

Please donate here:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8KVXDG6JF8ZPA

We take in the hard cases so they have a chance at a life instead of euthanasia. We only can afford to do this because of your support.

Thank you for saving Albus's life, and others like him who were given a chance because of you. 🥰😻

Fitchburg Friends of Felines

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