Tips N ToeBeans

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Tips N ToeBeans! 🐾

We wish our amazing community a holiday filled with joy, warmth, and peace. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our mission to care for community cats.

May your day be as bright and wonderful as the lives you help us protect through our work and TNR programs. Enjoy this special time with your family and your favorite furry friends!

12/20/2025

💔 They had nowhere left to go. 💔

Imagine the only home you’ve ever known suddenly vanishing. One day you are part of the landscape; the next, you are unwanted.

This was the terrifying reality for the Mezcal Colony. Through no fault of their own, the world closed its doors on them.

The trees and foliage they once cat-napped under to stay safe from the sun and rain were all cut away in a single day. Even the shelters placed to keep them warm and dry were continuously removed, leaving them completely exposed to the elements. They were pushed out, vulnerable and defenseless, facing a future that looked dark and cold.

We couldn't let their story end in fear. We refused to let them become just another statistic of "unwanted" animals.

So, we built them a sanctuary. But looking at it now, we know it is so much more than just wood, wire, and a concrete slab. It is the first deep breath these cats have taken in months. It is the silence of a night where they don't have to sleep with one eye open. It is the promise that they are safe.

And inside that safety, a miracle is happening.

Every single day, their guardian angel, Jamie, walks through those doors. She doesn't just bring food; she brings patience. She sits in the quiet, waiting for them to be brave. She whispers to them that they matter. Because of her, eyes that used to look at us with terror are starting to soften. Hearts that were broken by rejection are slowly learning to trust the touch of a kind hand.

We built the walls, but love is what makes it a home.

Please help us keep this promise to the Mezcal cats. They have been through so much. Please help us ensure their future is filled with nothing but peace. Please share if you can.

Help us save the cats here: https://tipsntoebeans.com/save-the-cats/

12/19/2025

📦 INSPECTOR STITCH REPORT: SPECIAL DELIVERY! 📦

Inspector Stitch has intercepted a high-priority package from our amazing friends at Chewy! He is currently conducting a thorough visual inspection of the goods. 🕵️‍⬛

The Inventory Report: Stitch notes this is "top shelf" stuff (and is currently asking why he isn't considered a kitten anymore).

We sent a request to the Chewy Rescue Team asking for help, and they responded with incredible speed and generosity. This food is going to make a difference for our fosters and community cats this holiday season.

Thank you, Chewy, for helping us save lives (and for giving Stitch something new to inspect)! 🧡

12/19/2025

Inspector Stitch is reporting for duty!

A new shipment of donations just landed at HQ, and naturally, nothing gets stocked until it passes the rigorous "Sniff & Sit" test.

The Inspection Report: 🧻 Paper Towels: Plush. Absorbent. Approved for messy cleanup duty. 🥫 Friskies: Delicious. Plentiful. Stitch approves (and would like a sample immediately). 📦 Supplies: Essential.

The verdict is in: PASSED! ✅

Thank you so much to our amazing community for keeping our shelves stocked and our Inspector busy. We couldn't do this without you!

12/19/2025

🎉 Our Annual Holiday Raffle is LIVE! 🎄
Don't miss your chance to win one of three amazing prize bundles just in time for the New Year! Every ticket sold helps Tips N ToeBeans continue our life-saving TNR work and care for community cats.

TICKET DETAILS:
In-Person Tickets: $10 each
Online Tickets: $15 each
Drawing Date: December 30th

🎁 PRIZES TO WIN 🎁

🥇 1st Place Winner:
A beautiful 36-inch Christmas wreath with lights
A Ticket for Virginia’s Lottery New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
An $85 Best Buy gift certificate
$75 in lottery tickets

🥈 2nd Place Winner:
A festive snowman decoration wishing you a prosperous new year
A $50 gift certificate to Andrea’s Pizza
$50 in lottery tickets

🥉 3rd Place Winner:
A $20 Wawa gift card
$25 in lottery tickets

Ready to try your luck and support cats in need? Get your tickets today!

🔗 Enter the Raffle Here: https://tipsntoebeans.com/holiday-raffle-2025/ or catch us at one of the many events we'll be doing this holiday season.
Tips N ToeBeans

12/15/2025

Pets are not presents.

🎁 1. Pets Are a Long-Term Commitment
A dog, cat, or rabbit isn’t a toy—they can live 10–20 years. The recipient may not be ready for the time, energy, or emotional investment required.
💰 2. High Financial Costs
Food, vet visits, vaccinations, grooming, emergencies, toys, and training can add up. Giving a pet means giving someone a long-term bill they didn’t ask for.
🏠 3. Lifestyle May Not Match
The recipient might travel often, work long hours, or live in a place that doesn’t allow pets. A surprise pet can cause stress, conflict, or even eviction issues.
🐾 4. Pets Need Preparation
Animals need supplies, safe spaces, and routines. A surprise arrival with no preparation can lead to poor care or anxiety for the animal.
❗ 5. Risk of Rehoming or Abandonment
Many pets that are given as gifts end up surrendered to shelters because the recipient wasn’t ready or didn’t actually want one.
😟 6. Not Everyone Wants the Responsibility
Just because someone likes animals doesn’t mean they want to own one. A moment of excitement can turn into long-term regret.
🐶 7. Good Pets Require Choice
Choosing a pet is personal—meeting the animal, matching temperament, breed needs, and energy level matters. A gift removes that choice.
⚖️ 8. Holiday Chaos Is Not Ideal for New Pets
If the “present” is given during a holiday, the noise, guests, and schedule changes can overwhelm a new animal.
🧸 9. Pets Are Not Objects
Giving a living being as a “surprise” can unintentionally treat them like an item instead of a life that needs thoughtful planning.

12/13/2025

🎄 Home for the Holidays: Meet Bugsy & Moe! 🏠

The best gift you can give a shelter cat isn't just for Christmas morning, it's a loving family for the rest of their lives. While we never recommend pets as surprise gifts, the holiday season is the perfect time to welcome a new family member into your quiet, cozy home.

We have two incredible kitties currently sharing a foster home who are ready for their own forever families! They are not a bonded pair, meaning they can be adopted separately, but they sure do enjoy playing together!

Bugsy (The Tuxedo Queen) is a 6-month-old black and white beauty who is always "dressed to impress" for the holidays with her white booties and unique spotted nose!

She is a master bug chaser and a total goofball. You’ll know she’s happy when she starts trilling and chirping (especially during her post-meal zoomies!). She’s the perfect mix of silly entertainment and affectionate snuggle buddy. She’s social with everyone, people and cats alike!

Moe (The Snuggle Champion) is a handsome gray and white tabby youngster who is growing up fast!

He is high-energy and adventurous, but he balances it by being a world-class snuggler who will melt right into your arms. Because he is so social, Moe requires a home with another young, playful cat to match his energy.

Don't have a cat yet? You could adopt Moe and his foster friend Bugsy together! 😉

Whether you have room for one or both, you’ll be saving a life this season.

Ready to make a holiday wish come true? Apply today! 👉 https://tipsntoebeans.com/adoption-application/

12/06/2025

🎉 Our Annual Holiday Raffle is LIVE! 🎄

Don't miss your chance to win one of three amazing prize bundles just in time for the New Year! Every ticket sold helps Tips N ToeBeans continue our life-saving TNR work and care for community cats.

TICKET DETAILS:

In-Person Tickets: $10 each
Online Tickets: $15 each
Drawing Date: December 30th

🎁 PRIZES TO WIN 🎁

🥇 1st Place Winner:

A beautiful 36-inch Christmas wreath with lights
A Ticket for Virginia’s Lottery New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
An $85 Best Buy gift certificate
$75 in lottery tickets

🥈 2nd Place Winner:

A festive snowman decoration wishing you a prosperous new year
A $50 gift certificate to Andrea’s Pizza
$50 in lottery tickets

🥉 3rd Place Winner:

A $20 Wawa gift card
$25 in lottery tickets

Ready to try your luck and support cats in need? Get your tickets today!

🔗 Enter the Raffle Here: https://tipsntoebeans.com/holiday-raffle-2025/ or catch us at one of the many events we'll be doing this holiday season.

12/03/2025

We work a lot with Clever Cats Rescue. They are a great resource.

‼️PLEASE consider donating‼️
Have extra cat food? Extra litter?
At Clever Cats Rescue, more than 40 cats rely on us every single day for full bellies and clean, cozy spaces.💞 But our food and litter supplies are running out fast. We can’t do this without you. Please consider donating — even one bag makes a difference. Together, we can keep these loving cats safe, fed, and cared for 💞🐈

❤️Please message our social media or email [email protected] if you are interested in adoption or foster ❤️

💖Donations Are Appreciated💖

Cashapp: $clevercatsrescue

PayPal: clevercatsrescue757

Venmo:

📦Amazon wishlist in bio 📦

Adoption Fee $100

💖"You might save a cat once, but their love will save you for a lifetime"💖

#757

12/03/2025

A friendly reminder from Tips N ToeBeans, Adopt Don't Shop this holiday season if you are looking for a new family friend.

12/01/2025

🌟 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! 🐾

Join Tips N ToeBeans as we participate in this global day of giving. Every dollar and every item donated goes directly toward saving and improving the lives of community cats in Hampton, VA.

Your support is the reason we can continue our mission. It helps us fund life-saving TNR surgeries for feral cats, and feed the kittens and colonies that rely on us every day.

Whether you prefer to send supplies or make a monetary donation, there are two great ways to help:

Donate Supplies: Our wishlists are always stocked with items like food, litter, and recovery supplies. 👉 https://tipsntoebeans.com/wishlist/

Donate Funds: Help us cover major costs like spay/neuter surgeries and operational needs. 👉 https://tipsntoebeans.com/donate-to-help-the-cats/

Thank you for helping us make this the most impactful Giving Tuesday yet! 🐱💛

P.S. While you're thinking of giving, consider giving a loving home! Our adorable duo, Bugsy and Moe, are still looking for their forever family and would love to spend their holidays with you!