12 Inch Tails Animal Rescue

12 Inch Tails Animal Rescue Twelve Inch Tails Animal Rescue is deeply devoted to the well-being of homeless and needy animals.
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Twelve Inch Tails Animal Rescue, deeply devoted to the well-being of homeless and needy animals, lovingly serves the communities of South Jersey, with a special focus on Atlantic City, Absecon, Galloway Township, Egg Harbor City, and Egg Harbor Township. Our heart lies in rescuing and rehoming cats, addressing their unique needs. We offer adoption and fostering services as well as TNR (Trap, Neute

r, Return) and TNA (Trap, Neuter, Assess). We are deeply invested in the individual well-being and future of each animal. We dedicate ourselves to helping adoptable cats and kittens transition from the challenging life on the streets to the warm and loving embrace of a forever home. At Twelve Inch Tails Animal Rescue, we embrace a compassionate approach, diverging from the traditional shelter model. Our rescued animals are nurtured in a network of caring foster homes, providing them an environment that mirrors a typical family home. This nurturing, family-like atmosphere is essential for giving our animals the affection, care, and social experiences they need. Our work, driven by love and dedication, is anchored in the belief that every animal deserves a chance for a happier, more loving life.

08/30/2026

Cats like Leroy get looked over everyday... because he isn't a teeny tiny kitten, but he was once!

12inchtails.com/adopt

HAPPY TAILS, TARTUFO! Tartufo almost doesn’t even look real… she’s THAT perfect 🤍 And yes, we can confirm, she is every ...
08/30/2026

HAPPY TAILS, TARTUFO!

Tartufo almost doesn’t even look real… she’s THAT perfect 🤍 And yes, we can confirm, she is every bit as soft and fluffy as she looks! ☁️🐾

This beautiful girl is living her very best life in her forever home, exactly where she belongs

08/28/2026

Mozart deserves a shout out, he was the original foster dad to the very first rescue kitty we took in. Thank you for all your hard work Mo!

08/27/2026

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🐾 Are You Looking for a Bargain—or a Bond?When you’re looking to adopt, it’s important to understand what you’re really ...
08/26/2026

🐾 Are You Looking for a Bargain—or a Bond?
When you’re looking to adopt, it’s important to understand what you’re really paying for.
Adoption fees aren’t simply a “price tag” on an animal. They help offset the costs of caring for that animal while they are in rescue—veterinary care, food, litter, supplies, and the time and resources it takes to prepare them for their forever home.
For a foster-based rescue like 12 Inch Tails, there’s another important piece of the equation: we take the time to actually get to know the cats. ❤️
We learn their personalities, likes and dislikes, habits, quirks, and any behavioral or health concerns we observe.
We don’t believe in simply putting a cat in a cage and waiting for someone to click “Adopt” on Petfinder.
Because if nobody takes the time to know the cat, how can we help you know whether they’re truly a good match?
Our fosters spend time socializing cats who need it. We work through behavioral challenges. We learn what makes each individual cat comfortable, happy, nervous, playful, affectionate, or independent.
Our goal is to do some of that work before you bring your new family member home.
Our 2025 transparency report shows that, on average, we spent approximately $300 per kitty during their time in rescue. That figure is based on approximately four weeks of care—and some cats need considerably longer. When they stay longer, the cost naturally goes up.
And yes, donations and wishlist support help tremendously. But when those supplies aren’t donated, the rescue still has to cover those expenses.
So the next time you’re looking at adoption fees, ask yourself:
🐾 Am I looking for a bargain?
❤️ Or am I looking for a bond?
At 12 Inch Tails, our adoption fees are set and non-negotiable. Our volunteers and supporters aren’t working hard to find someone a bargain.
We’re working hard to create the right bond between a rescue cat and the person who will love them for the rest of their life.
That’s what adoption should be about. A forever home—not the lowest price.
💬 Tell us in the comments: What personality trait would make you instantly fall in love with a rescue cat?
And if you’re considering adoption, take the time to learn about the animal you’re bringing home. The right match can make all the difference.

12inchtails.com/petfinder

🐾 Happy Tails, Genevieve! 🐾Genevieve is officially spoiled rotten and loving every second of it! Safe to say, this sweet...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy Tails, Genevieve! 🐾

Genevieve is officially spoiled rotten and loving every second of it!

Safe to say, this sweet girl found exactly where she belongs 🏡💞

Happy Tails to Ivy and Luna who were found weighing just under 6 ounces each! 🐾 From such teeny, fragile beginnings to g...
08/23/2026

Happy Tails to Ivy and Luna who were found weighing just under 6 ounces each! 🐾

From such teeny, fragile beginnings to growing into happy, loved little kitties, these two have come such a long way.

Their story is proof that sometimes the tiniest lives leave the biggest paw prints! 💞

💗🐾 A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO SOME AMAZING COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS! 🐾💗We wanted to take a moment to give a heartfelt shout-out to ...
08/22/2026

💗🐾 A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO SOME AMAZING COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS! 🐾💗
We wanted to take a moment to give a heartfelt shout-out to the amazing people who helped make it possible for our rescue kitties to receive some new beds and crate mats! 🥹🐱
A very special THANK YOU to Bob Malovich, Lauren Wick, and the Five Below Ship Center New Jersey for making this generous donation possible! 🛏️🐾
Your kindness is helping make our rescue cats more comfortable, cozy, and cared for while they wait for their forever homes. It’s generous acts like this that remind us just how incredible our community can be. ❤️
Thank you; Bob Malevich, Lauren Wick and of course Five Below Ship Center New Jersey, for helping us give our kitties a little more comfort and a lot more love! 🐾💗

Chance is doing fantastic! He told us to tell YOU, Thank you. He is grateful for your kindness and generosity you have s...
08/21/2026

Chance is doing fantastic! He told us to tell YOU, Thank you. He is grateful for your kindness and generosity you have showed him, and so are we! We will insert some videos of him learning to walk with 3 legs, in the comments. He is unfazed!

🐾 15 MONTHS OF FIGHTING — NOW IT’S CHARLIE’S TURN FOR A CHANCE 🐾This is the story of a tiny baby who came into our care ...
08/21/2026

🐾 15 MONTHS OF FIGHTING — NOW IT’S CHARLIE’S TURN FOR A CHANCE 🐾

This is the story of a tiny baby who came into our care when she was just 2 days old. ❤️

Fifteen months ago, a rescuer who focuses heavily on TNR found a newborn kitten completely alone, with no mother in sight. They quickly called us for help — and by pure luck, we had a nursing mama with kittens only a few days older.

We introduced this tiny baby to her, and without hesitation, Mama took her in as her own. We thought that was it… happily ever after.

But little Charlie had a different journey ahead of her.

As the weeks passed, we noticed Charlie wasn’t growing like her siblings. She struggled with her appetite and, most importantly, with going to the bathroom.

Charlie remained only 2½ pounds until she was about 8 months old.

There were vet visits. Tests. Different treatments. Lots of worry. And still, we didn’t have the answers we desperately wanted for her.

But Charlie kept fighting. ❤️

Today, at 15 months old, Charlie has finally reached 5 pounds! She eats enough calories to maintain herself and has come so incredibly far — but she continues to struggle every single day to go to the bathroom.

And now, we may finally have an opportunity to change her life.

After consultation with the University of Pennsylvania, our wonderful veterinarian, Dr. Nordt, will be performing a procedure that was recommended for Charlie.

Anyone who has followed Charlie’s journey knows how much this little girl means to us. We’ve watched her fight since she was TWO DAYS OLD. We’ve celebrated every ounce gained, worried through every setback, and done everything we could to get her to this point.

Now we need to get her through this next chapter. ❤️‍🩹

🙏 HOW YOU CAN HELP CHARLIE:

🐾 You can call Atlantic Animal Health Center directly and make a payment toward Charlie’s veterinary care.

🐾 You can make a donation directly to our rescue to help with her surgery and recovery expenses.

https://www.12inchtails.com/waystogive

🐾 You can stop by Nurture Pet Smithville-Galloway and pick up some goodies Charlie would love during her recovery — helping Charlie while also supporting a wonderful small business.

🐾You can head down to Root & Berry today and treat yourself to a healthy snack and 5% of your purchase does directly to us for all the kitties in our care. 😻

🐾 And if donating isn’t possible, you can STILL help us tremendously. Like this post, leave Charlie some love in the comments, and SHARE her story.

And, of course, send all the prayers, good thoughts and love you can to our little girl. 🙏❤️

These pictures tell just a small part of Charlie’s incredible 15-month journey with us. From a helpless 2-day-old newborn to the feisty 5-pound girl she is today…

There have been so many days when we’ve looked at her and thought:

How did this tiny baby make it this far?

But she did.

And she keeps showing us that she’s not finished fighting yet.

Our dream is simple: get Charlie healthy, get her comfortable, and someday watch her leave our arms and go into the arms of her forever family. 🏡🐾❤️

You’ve got this, Charlie. We’re not giving up on you.

Address

571 E. Jimmie Leads Road
Galloway, NJ
08205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16095762144

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