Melly Cat Rescue

04/23/2025

This kitty has been rescued, and is at SoHumane! 🙌 They have given her pain meds and their vet will assess her. Donations for her care can be made directly to them. Here is the link from their website:

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/18830/mobile

Thank you to Elizabeth for posting and assisting with trapping. Thank you to Kim for dropping everything to go help. Thank you to Misty for going to lend a hand and transporting her to the shelter. Teamwork really does make the dream work! 🐈🐈

04/23/2025

Now through April 26th 🗓️ your BottleDrop Blue Bag donations are doing even more good — we’re getting an extra 20% back to support our rescue efforts! 🐾

That means more treats, more toys, and more tiny toe beans finding furever homes.🏡

So go on, stuff those Blue Bags like a determined tabby in a cardboard box — and help us turn recyclables into meowgical things. You can even donate from your Green Bag account. Just click the link below! 👇

https://bottledrop.com/fundraiser/melly-cat-rescue/

Saving the planet and the kitties? Purrfection. 😸

04/22/2025

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04/21/2025

🎉 Raffle Monday! 🎉

We’re thrilled to offer you a chance to win TWO amazing prizes this week!!!

2 🎟️🎟️ tickets to the Spring 2025 Rogue Valley Lions Club Central Point Wine Walk!!

🗓️ May 31st
⏰ 4:00-7:30 pm
📍 300 E Pine St, Central Point, OR

Sip, stroll, and savor the best wines the Rogue Valley has to offer! 🥂

Accompanying those tickets, we also have...

🍷🍷 Hand-Blown Wine Glass Set (valued at $150)

Crafted just for MCR, these stunning artisan wine glasses are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any occasion. Hand-blown with care, they’ll elevate every glass of wine you enjoy!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Enter the raffle today for your chance to win both of these exclusive prizes.

***These wine glasses were generously donated by Chris Hurley with Hurley Glass. He has been an artist for most of his life, with a focus on glass since 1995. He started with furnace work and later embraced torch working, appreciating its intimate, private environment, which allows him to connect deeply with the medium. In 2000, his work in a laboratory introduced him to the importance of precision, which he applied to his art. After a brief hiatus in 2004, he studied Venetian flame-working techniques with Matt Eskuche, which greatly influenced his style and led to a natural transition in his work. Today, Chris credits both Venetian masters and the scientific community for shaping his art. Some of his pieces can be found at 42 Degrees Oregon in Medford.***

Raffle tickets are $2 each and must be purchased by 11:59pm on 4/28/25. 🎟 The winner will be announced on 4/29/25.

Click the Zeffy link below 👇 to learn more and get your tickets!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/wine-walkglasses-raffle

04/21/2025

Former MCR boy Gideon, living his best life! His mama foster failed him, his brother Crackers, and his sister Dahlia. 🥰🥰

Could he be any cuter? 🐰

04/21/2025

We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to the people who make everything we do possible: our dedicated volunteers and our incredible financial supporters. 🥰

To our volunteers—you are the heart of this rescue. From scooping litter boxes and bottle-feeding tiny kittens to socializing shy cats and helping at adoption events, your compassion and tireless efforts save lives every single day. We couldn’t do this without you.

To our donors—your generosity fuels everything behind the scenes. Because of you, we’re able to provide medical care, food, supplies, and safe spaces for every cat who needs us. Your support gives us the resources to say “yes” to more rescues, more treatments, and more happy endings.

Together, you're the reason we get to watch scared strays turn into snuggly lap cats, and tiny fosters grow into forever-family members. Thank you for believing in our mission, for showing up in so many ways, and for being part of our rescue family! 🐈

With love, whiskers, and endless gratitude,
The MCR Team 💜🐾💜

04/20/2025

04/20/2025

I expected some backlash about Karma, but people really went all out! I've been called unethical, cruel, abusive, ego-driven, a monster, and evil (among other things). I've been accused of using her as an incubator and only keeping her alive to profit from her suffering. If you've followed me for any length of time, you know none of these things are true. I care deeply about every cat we bring in, and their well-being is my priority. We are a nonprofit. We are all volunteers who don't receive salaries. We are always in debt, and none of us are in this business to get rich (clearly). 💸

A few people used the post as an opportunity to express their hatred for TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). I have previously stated that I will block anyone who does this, and it is not up for debate. Even if we wanted to cull all ferals (like PETA and their followers would prefer), there are no vets in our area that will euthanize colonies. It is a moot point and I will not tolerate rude comments about it. And yes, I limited comments to established followers. I simply don't have time to read and respond to so many people. Feel free to rip me apart for that, too. 🙂

Karma came to us full-term. SOVSC expected her to give birth at any moment. We didn't know about the spinal fracture until her vet visit yesterday. Having that information when we first got her would have been helpful. Had we known it would take over a week for her to deliver, we may have chosen to spay/abort. But here we are. 🤷‍♀️ Through all of this Karma has remained resilient. She is full of love and purrs, and does not give any indication that she's suffering. She is not paralyzed, either... she has some use of her back legs. Even if we couldn't save the kittens, we knew we wanted to try and save her. Since she was so close to delivering, we chose not to spay/abort. It would be very similar to a c-section, so we decided to try and save all of the lives involved. We are very much aware of the overpopulation issue in our area (and elsewhere). We are not trying to contribute to the problem, but this was a difficult situation with no easy answers. 😢

This morning Karma went into labor and we took her to Rogue Valley Veterinary Emergency. Miraculously, she did not need a c-section. Her foster mom, Cari, acted as midwife while assisting Karma and the vet. They administered Pitocin to help the process, and she delivered 5 healthy babies. She is home now, purring and being very attentive to her kittens, who are nursing and doing well. A few people have reached out about adopting Karma when she's available. There are many animals with spinal injuries who are loved dearly and live happy lives. We would like to give Karma the opportunity for that. Do I want her to be in pain? Of course not. Will I regret letting her live? Possibly. Would I regret ending her life without giving her a chance? Definitely. 💜

Berate me in the comments and leave bad reviews if you'd like. You may not agree with every decision I make, and that's OK. At the end of the day, I know who I am and why I do this. I know my intentions are pure, and I only want what's best for our kitties. What you think or say about me will not change that.

~Melody~

04/20/2025

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04/20/2025

Congratulations Cari Billovits! You won the Barnstormer's tickets/bucks! 🤩

04/19/2025

Picking this week's raffle winner!

04/19/2025

I forgot to go live yesterday... I'm so sorry! Give me 10 minutes.
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04/19/2025

This sweet lady is Karma. 💓 SOVSC reached out to us about her a week ago. They told us she was heavily pregnant, but had some sort of injury that left her with minimal use of her back legs. An x-ray showed 5 kittens waiting to be born, as well as fractures to her ribs. They didn't think she had an injury to her spine, but may have a disc out of place. Their best guess is blunt force trauma, but there's no way of knowing what really happened to her. 😞 We were told she could potty on her own, she just needed a low litter box. The vet said she didn't think she would have issues delivering the kittens. Her milk was coming in, and we just didn't feel comfortable doing a spay/abort or euthanizing her.

Fast forward to today, where she was seen by Phoenix Animal Hospital. The good news: Karma is a sweet, happy girl and her babies are still alive. The bad news: She has a spinal fracture that is compressing her spine. 😭 This is potentially fixable with surgery, but there will likely be permanent damage. The cost of this surgery is $7K-$12K, which is just not feasible for us. There is also a good chance she'll need a c-section to deliver the babies. Since we don't know her exact date of conception, scheduling this is tricky. We don't want to take them out too early and have them not survive.

Karma is not able to go potty on her own, as originally thought. She needs to have her bladder expressed, and will need Miralax to help with constipation. Sadly, this will be a permanent issue for her. We are facing some very difficult decisions. Do we euthanize Karma and her kittens? Do we let the kittens be born and see if she can nurse/care for them? Do we euthanize Karma after the kittens are born, and bottle feed them? Do we not euthanize at all, and hold out hope that someone will want to adopt this special needs girl? Nothing about this situation is ideal, and we will likely be criticized no matter what we choose to do. 🫤

We've decided to monitor over the weekend, and take her to the vet if she shows signs of distress. Unfortunately our funds are pretty low right now, and we need help covering the cost of the potential c-section. I don't have a written estimate yet, but the ballpark is $1200-2200. Whatever doesn't get used for Karma and her babies will go towards the 60+ cats and kittens in our care. Please donate and/or share. Thank you for your continued support! 💜🐾

▪︎ Zelle: [email protected]
▪︎ CashApp: $MellyCatRescue
▪︎ Venmo:
▪︎ PayPal: [email protected]
▪︎ Shelterluv: https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/MCR
▪︎ Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/6oE03Y9Cdbb4gSs4gj
▪︎ Cash/Check: PO Box 96, Jacksonville, OR 97530

04/19/2025

I'll be going live as soon as I can to announce the raffle winner. Sorry - it's been a day! 🙃

04/18/2025

🐈 $5 FRIDAY! 🐈

It’s $5 Friday, and we’re asking for your help to support the adult cats that are often overlooked. While everyone loves kittens, these mature, loving cats have just as much to offer—and they deserve a shot at a forever home, too. 🐾

Why adult cats? Because they’re ready to go! No growing up, no surprise behaviors—they’re calm, they’re cuddly, and they’re just waiting for someone to give them a chance. These cats often get passed over... but with your donation, we can ensure they get the care they need while waiting to find their purrfect home. ❤️

Check out the adult cats on our website!
www.mellycatrescue.com

▪︎ Zelle: [email protected]
▪︎ CashApp: $MellyCatRescue
▪︎ Venmo:
▪︎ PayPal: [email protected]
▪︎ Shelterluv: https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/MCR
▪︎ Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/6oE03Y9Cdbb4gSs4gj
▪︎ Cash/Check: PO Box 96, Jacksonville, OR 97530

04/18/2025

Let's talk about this kitty...

I'm sure many of you saw this post last night. Someone offered to transport, and several others made pledges to donate to SOVSC. Unfortunately, per the comments, they did not allow individuals to donate towards this cat's care. 🫤 Some said the person they spoke with was rude. I did not hear the phone calls, so I can only relay what I was told. This morning someone contacted SOVSC to see if they could take the cat to a different vet, and they were told only animal control could pick them up. This confused most of us, since we all know the Jackson County shelter no longer takes cats. (I am still unsure as to why this was said.)

I decided to call and see if I could get the cat released to our rescue. Unfortunately I learned he/she had been euthanized around 1am. 💔 The notes said there was no one taking financial responsibility, which wasn't really the case. I mentioned that SOVSC hadn't contacted us to see if we could help, which happens with most good samaritan kitties. The person I spoke to was not working when all of this happened, so they were just relaying the info they found. She wasn't sure why no one called me, but thought it may have been because it was so late. I told her that moving forward they can call me anytime, day or night. I can't promise I'll be able to help every cat, but they should at least reach out.

I updated the post to let everyone know the cat had been euthanized. I'll admit, I was pretty upset about it (as were many others). Several people contacted SOVSC demanding answers, and some even threatened staff members. 😞 Since then, I've received calls from the Director of Operations and the Medical Director. They will be doing a full audit/investigation, which includes listening to all related phone calls. If an employee was rude or did not follow protocol, they will take responsibility and discuss with that employee.

Here is what I learned: Peeps had a severely pr*****ed re**um. About 6 inches was exposed and some of the tissue was necrotic. The re**um was sloughing and the colon wasn't viable. The only option was a Subtotal Colectomy, which would remove a significant amount (or all) of the colon. This procedure would've been very expensive, and they felt it was best to end his/her suffering. While we can't go back in time and change the outcome, we can hopefully change the way things are done in the future. This has opened up lines of communication and is giving SOVSC the opportunity to review protocols and possibly make changes. We discussed having a meeting with SOVSC and local rescue groups to determine the best course of action in situations like this. I do not believe they had ill intent or made the decision to euthanize lightly.

Emotions run high when the fate of an animal is at stake, and that's understandable. But it is NEVER ok to threaten anyone. We do not condone that behavior, and it needs to stop. Peeps may not have survived, but their story will hopefully be the catalyst to change. Let that be the legacy this sweet kitty leaves behind. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to help. Rest well, precious baby. 💜🌈

04/17/2025

Today is the last day to get tickets! 🎟

🌟 RAFFLE MONDAY! 🌟

Barnstormer's Spring Market at The Expo, Jackson County Fairgrounds! 🌱

OVER 100 vendors to shop from! 🙀 Clothing, home decor, plants, food, and exquisite wines. Attending the Barnstormer's Market is the perfect way to support local small businesses in Southern Oregon!

There will be raffles, a canned food drive, and we will have a booth there to talk all things rescue!!! 🐈🐈

We are offering a bundle of 2 tickets + $25 worth of Barnstormer's Bucks - eligible with any vendor at the event! 🌭🍹🛍️ Go enjoy your day with a friend or significant other!

Tickets are for May 2nd (4-8pm) & May 3rd (9am-3:30pm).

Don't forget to stop by our booth and say hi!!! ☺️

Raffle tickets are $2 each and must be purchased by 11:59pm on 4/17/25. 🎟 The winner will be announced on 4/18/25.

Click the Zeffy link below 👇 to learn more and get your tickets!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/barnstormers-raffle