08/28/2026
Unfortunately, our sweet little Angel had been declining over the past few days despite all our efforts. This morning, we made the heartbreaking decision to have him humanely euthanized. Our little fighter is no longer suffering.
Angel had been fighting to survive ,His caregiver said he had struggled from the time he was a tiny baby. After our large trapping project in Mulhall, he declined further, and we started him on FIP treatment. Sadly, his little body was already too weak, and we simply could not save him.
For those who may not know, FIP is caused when the very common feline coronavirus mutates inside an individual cat. It is not the same as the human coronavirus, and it is not caused by an upper respiratory infection. Although routine kitten vaccinations do not specifically prevent FIP, they are still incredibly important because they protect vulnerable kittens from other serious diseases that can weaken their immune systems.
This is why we continually beg people to spay and neuter their animals, keep them vaccinated, and provide them with proper care. Kittens and puppies should not have to be born on the streets and struggle just to survive. Too often, by the time rescuers reach them, they are already at the brink of death. Sometimes we can save them, and sometimes, despite everything we do, we cannot but we will always try.
Thank you to everyone who prayed for Angel and supported is FIP meds while we fought for him. A special thank-you to Sandy Channel, his caregiver. Angel’s mother showed up at their farm and had kittens, and Sandy cared about what happened to them. We are so sorry that we could not give this precious baby the long life he deserved.
It has been an especially sad day because we lost two cats today. The other was a friendly community cat who had been left behind when his owners moved away. He made his way across the street to someone who feeds community cats, but by the time help reached him, he was also too far gone and had to be humanely euthanized.
Even while I am recovering from a total knee replacement, I am still working behind the scenes. Our wonderful team members also picked up the little tortoiseshell female from Mineral Wells Park, and she was spayed yesterday. The veterinarian confirmed that she was postpartum, yet no kittens have been found. It appears she may have been dumped after having her babies, and it absolutely makes me sick.
We have to do better. Please spay and neuter your animals. Keep them vaccinated. Do not abandon them and leave someone else to discover them when they are suffering and nearly beyond help.
Thank you to every person who continues to pray, donate, foster, transport, trap, and stand beside us. Today has been heartbreaking, but tomorrow we will get up and continue fighting for the next one.
Rest peacefully, sweet Angel, and the kitty left behind You both were loved, you mattered, and you will not be forgotten. 💔🐾
Helping Community Paws and Claws Inc.
Hcpcok.org
