10/26/2026
Well said, everyone needs to pitch in!
I’m going to say something that might upset some people, but it needs to be said😭
This is a post that may make people upset. You may want to argue. You may even unfollow us
But if you pick up a cat you cannot keep, you are responsible for them until you can safely place them
That means you become their foster. You provide food, shelter, basic care, and vet care as needed while working toward finding them a safe, permanent home
Reaching out to rescues and humane societies for help finding placement is absolutely okay!!! What is NOT okay is picking up an cat, immediately demanding that someone else take them, and then getting angry when they say they can’t😅
Rescues are full. Shelters are full. Animal control is full. Everyone is stretched thin, financially and physically. They aren’t refusing to help because they don’t care. Sometimes they genuinely have nowhere to put another animal. Sometimes they don’t have the resources for sick cats, bottle babies, or the cats who need extensive care.
And no, it’s not their fault that the system is overwhelmed
This is a problem WE created as a society, and it’s going to take all of us to fix it. Maybe you didn’t personally cause the problem. Maybe you just happened to find a cat who needed help. But sometimes we have to help clean up a mess we didn’t make
If you’re struggling financially, ask for help! Create a GoFundMe. Make an Amazon wishlist. Ask your friends, family, and community to pitch in. You might be surprised how many people are willing to donate supplies, help with vet bills, or even assist with fostering. And please, take medical advice from an actual veterinarian, not random strangers in a Facebook comment section😩
I know firsthand how hard it is to take on cats you weren’t planning for when you’re already low on resources. I’ve had to figure it out, ask for help, stretch what I had, and make things work until those cats were ready for their next step. It’s not always easy, convenient, or fair. But the cats didn’t ask to be in that situation, either
The hardest thing to find in rescue isn’t always money. It’s a safe place for an animal to land and someone willing to provide the daily care they need. Money can buy food and pay vet bills, but it can’t magically create another foster home or an empty kennel.
And one more thing: You do not have to keep an animal forever to make a difference. You just have to be willing to be part of the solution instead of immediately making your problem someone else’s
We are constantly saying, “Someone needs to do something!” We get angry that rescues can’t take another animal. We criticize shelters for making difficult decisions. We wonder why nobody is helping
Guess what?
YOU are someone🥰
If you have the ability to safely help any cat, start there. Ask for support. Build a network. Work toward a solution. Don’t just pass the responsibility down the line and expect someone else to figure it out
Rescue is a community effort. The goal isn’t to get credit for saving the cat. The goal is to actually get that cat safe.
Be part of the solution🩷
