Tips N ToeBeans

06/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ **INSPECTOR STITCH ON THE CASE: The Supply Room Audit!** 🔍🐈

Inspector Stitch has officially completed his inventory check of the Tips N ToeBeans pantry, and as you can see, he is *not* impressed with our current stock levels. This image shows all that we have currently. 😬📉

We are running critically low on supplies to keep our managed community cat colonies fed and our recovery spaces running smoothly. Stitch wrote up his official report, and we really need our amazing village to help us restock the shelves.

Right now, we are in desperate need of dry cat food for our outdoor colonies, kitten food for our growing babies, and large puppy pads to keep our transport and recovery crates clean and comfortable.

If you want to help get Stitch smiling again, you can check out all our needs and find our direct registry links on our main donation wishlist page at https://tipsntoebeans.com/wishlist/.

Stitch is officially monitoring the window waiting for the delivery trucks to arrive. Thank you all so much for always stepping up to keep our cats fed and safe! 💖🐾

06/02/2026

🎉 GRATEFUL NEWS ALERT! 🎉

A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to the Langley Spouses' Club for their incredibly generous $250 grant toward our Operation TNR initiative! 🐾✈️

Living and working so close to the base, it means the world to have the support of our local military community. This grant is a fantastic boost that goes directly toward the front lines of helping Hampton's community cats.

What does a $250 grant mean for the cats?
Because Tips N ToeBeans is an entirely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff or overhead, 100% of these funds go directly to vital surgical care. This grant will completely fund multiple Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) packages—including the spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations, and a protective ear tip. ✂️🐈

By humanely stabilizing community cat populations, the Langley Spouses' Club is directly helping us break the cycle of overpopulation, reduce neighborhood strain, and improve the lives of free-roaming cats in our area.

We are so deeply grateful for your generosity, your partnership, and your commitment to making Hampton a better place for both residents and community cats. From the bottom of our hearts (and toebeans!), thank you! 💖🐾

05/29/2026

🌟 BIG THINGS ARE IN THE WORKS! Here is a free way you can help us save more cats! 🌟

Behind the scenes at Tips N ToeBeans, we are rolling up our sleeves and getting ready to apply for some major animal welfare grants! 📝🐾

These grants are highly competitive, but winning them would be an absolute game-changer for our mission. It means securing the funds to subsidize hundreds of spay/neuter surgeries, buy more traps, and provide more food for our hardworking colony feeders. Simply put: More funding = More cats saved. But to stand out to these grant committees, we need to show them the real-world impact we are making in the Hampton community, and that is where YOU come in! 🫵

If Tips N ToeBeans has ever helped you or the cats in your neighborhood, please take 2 minutes to leave a review on our page! * Did we help TNR a stray in your yard?

Do we help supply food for a colony you manage?

Did you adopt a wonderful indoor companion (like a former outdoor kitty) through us?

⭐️ Drop a review and tell your story! ⭐️

It is 100% free, takes just a couple of minutes, and provides the powerful "social proof" that grant organizations look for. Your kind words help build our credibility, get our page more attention, and prove that our community supports the work we do.

Thank you for always being the best village a rescue could ask for. Let’s go win some grants for the cats! 🐈💖

05/27/2026

Ola is looking for a home. Could she be yours?

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from Tips N ToeBeans.

05/21/2026

🚨 A SURPRISE IN THE RECOVERY ROOM: This is why we must TNR! 🐈🐾

We were gearing up for a busy morning of veterinary runs for "Operation TNR" when we went to check on a female cat that we had safely trapped and secured in our quiet recovery room.

But it turns out, she had other plans! When we opened the door, we weren't just greeted by the mama cat, we were also met by the heartbreaking, tiny mews of several newborns. She gave birth right there in our recovery space. 😲🍼

We are, of course, relieved they were born somewhere safe, warm, and secure rather than out on the cold Hampton streets where they would have faced immediate danger from weather, predators, and disease. This mama and her babies will soon be heading to a safe foster home to grow big and strong.

05/18/2026

🎯 New shopper in Aisle 5... or perhaps just a cat in need! 🐈

Last night, we received a bit of an unusual call: a cat had run inside the Hampton Target! 🛒 Of course, we couldn't just leave a confused kitty among the shelves, so one of our wonderful volunteers rushed out and was able to safely secure her.

While our primary focus at Tips N ToeBeans is Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to help manage the community cat population, sometimes you just have to pivot when a specific animal needs help. Last night was one of those times! ❤️🐾

Everyone, please meet the appropriately named Target! 🎯

This brave explorer is off to get fully vetted today to ensure she is healthy and gets everything she needs. Once she gets a clean bill of health, she will be going up for adoption through our fantastic partners at Clever Cats Rescue. Keep an eye on their page for updates!

Stay tuned for more on Target's adventure—we're just glad she didn't try to go back for any last-minute returns! 😉

05/17/2026

We want to send a huge shout-out to our incredible local supporters for making last night’s fundraiser a success!

Our sincere thanks to:
🍕 Andrea's Pizza Hampton for hosting the event and supporting local rescue.

🎶 Passin' Thyme for providing fantastic live music and championing our cause.

Together, the event raised $175 for Tips N ToeBeans!

This funding will go directly toward the care of Hampton’s community cats. Every dollar helps us continue our vital Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) work, provides medical care, and feeds managed colonies throughout our city.

We are so grateful for local businesses and talent who step up to support grass-roots animal rescue. It truly takes a village to make this work possible. Please show them some love back!

Thank you to Andrea's Pizza, Passin' Thyme, and everyone who came out to support us. You are rescue rockstars! 🌟🐈🐾

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05/17/2026

The Pepperoni and Mushroom was delicious. Thanks again for helping the cats. We appreciate it.

🐾🍕🎶 Join Us for a Night of Pizza, Music & Giving Back! 🎶🍕

We’re excited to host a special fundraiser benefiting Tips N Toebeans and helping community cats in need! ❤️🐱

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 6PM – 8PM
📍 Andrea’s Pizza – Riverdale Shopping Center

Enjoy:
🍕 Great pizza
🎸 Live music by Passin’ Thyme
❤️ A chance to support an amazing local cause

Donation boxes will be on site for monetary donations and pet supplies, or you can scan the QR code on the flyer to donate online.

All proceeds help support Trap-Neuter-Return efforts and care for community cats in need. 🐾

Bring your friends, family, and big hearts — let’s make it a great night for a CatsTastic Cause!!

🐾 Have a rescue cat of your own? We’d LOVE to see them! Drop a photo of your rescue kitty in the comments and share their story with us ❤️

05/15/2026

Kitten Season is here so we are sharing this post again.

🌸 THE KITTEN SEASON COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🌸

Spring is just around the corner, and in the rescue world, that means one thing: Kitten Season. 🐱

Now is the perfect time to get your community cats trapped, neutered, and returned (TNR). Getting ahead of the curve right now prevents thousands of unwanted births later this year.

We know that cost and scheduling can be big hurdles, so we have put together a list of the best resources in the Hampton Roads area to help you succeed!

🏥 LOW-COST CLINICS

📍 No More Chasin' Tails (NMCT) 1 Court House Dr, Newport News 📞 (757) 255-8804

📍 PETA Mobile Clinics (SNIP Truck) Serving various locations in Hampton Roads 📞 (757) 622-7382

📍 The Spay Neuter Clinic (Dr. Grant) Newport News: (757) 595-1399 Norfolk: (757) 622-3630

💸 FINANCIAL AID & VOUCHERS

✨ SpayHR (Spay Hampton Roads) They provide up to three vouchers per month for discounted surgeries! 📞 (757) 456-1215

✨ ART (Animal Rescue of Tidewater) Vouchers for community cats and financial assistance for those in need. 📞 (757) 456-0715

✨ Fixin' to Save Grants and assistance for Gloucester and surrounding areas. 📞 (804) 694-0349

📝 REMEMBER: HAVE A PLAN!

TNR works best when you have a plan before you trap. This includes having your appointment scheduled, your transportation ready, and a safe spot for the cats to recover.

Read our full guide on how to prepare here: https://tipsntoebeans.com/before-you-trap-have-a-plan/

Let's work together to make this the most successful TNR season yet! If you have questions about these resources, drop a comment below.