Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue

08/02/2025

🌟 Sponsorship Saturday 🌟

One way we can get back on track—and make sure every kitty in our care has what they need—is by making sure we are already covering the basics... So when emergency funds are needed for the kitties, we don't need to worry!

So we’re inviting you to become a ✨ sponsor✨ by committing to a monthly donation or recurring delivery!! It could be as simple (and critical) as:
📦 Setting up an Amazon or Chewy autoship for a bag of food or a case of litter each month!
📺 Or even something fun—like one of our amazing volunteers who pays for our monthly YouTube plus so the kitties can watch the birdie TV with no commercials! 🐦

For example:
We go through six cases of litter every week—and each case of Tidy Cats Clumping Litter (4-pack) costs about $27 on Chewy. If we could get some people committed to sending one case per month, we’d never have to worry about having enough litter, and save almost $150 PER WEEK!!

That kind of ongoing support can truly keep a rescue like us going 💪 💜 And as a thank-you, we’ll return the favor with a free visit for kitty cuddles every month for our regular sponsors! So if that sounds like something you might be interested in, let us know (email [email protected]) - There are lots of ways to setup recurring donations or deliveries!!

Thank you all so much for all your ongoing support 💜💜

08/01/2025

Cat Tip from the Kzoo Cat Coach: Make Meds Easier with Pill Capsules! 🐾

Struggling to give your cat their meds? You're not alone—Pill capsules are a game changer when it comes to medicating cats!!

😋 They hide the bitter taste of many medications that cats instantly detect and spit out, especially if their dose of pills need to be split
💊 They let you combine multiple meds into one capsule—My special senior cat Bodhi gets multiple medications and ONE pill capsule is much less stressful than three yucky pill pieces!

Check out these tasteless capsules or even chicken flavored ones your kitty might like, and our other recommended products: https://linktr.ee/kzoocats

Got questions or want to work with your kitty to manage medication time? Book a PURRsonalized Medication Management session meow!! Kzoo Cat Coach is here to help! 💜🐱

08/01/2025

📣📣 Thank You Thursday 📣📣

Since we had to make the hard decision to close intake due to being completely maxed out—emotionally, financially and physically, we’ve taken in two more newborns, the rest of the botfly kitten family, and one of our pregnant mamas gave birth to five tiny babies yesterday (happy birthday babies 🥳)... It never ends - but neither does your support. And that’s what keeps us going!

Thank you to everyone who showed up for us this past week. I feel like thank you isn't even enough...
💜 To those who sent Amazon and Chewy donations (Amazon doesn't let us send thank you notes anymore!! and chewy doesn't tell us who sent what! 📦 Just know we see you, and we appreciate you more than we can say 🫶)
💜 To those who visited with the kitties, donated, shared our story, commented kind words, and cheered us on
💜 and to everyone who asked how they can help!!

You reminded us that we’re not in this alone 💪💪

Right now, we’ve got cats fighting FIP, newborns needing round-the-clock care, cats still needing to be scheduled for dentals, and lots of lives depending on us every day. And every single bit of your support goes directly to them.

So from the bottom of our exhausted but thankful and hopeful hearts: Thank you.

- The humans and kitties of Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue🐾

08/01/2025

07/31/2025

Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue is currently seeking 3 new board members to help us grow our mission and support more cats and kittens in need!!

If you're passionate about rescue, excited to lend your expertise, and ready to commit your time and energy to a cause that matters — we’d love to hear from you!! 🐾

🎨 Content and Marketing Liaison
Help us tell our story! This role leads creative content and marketing efforts, including some social media coordination, newsletters, and donor communications to raise awareness and support for the rescue.
✅ Looking for: Someone who enjoys writing, has some social media experience and basic design skills!

💰 Fundraising and Grant Writing Liaison
Help us keep our rescue work sustainable. This position focuses on developing fundraising campaigns, applying for grants, and creating opportunities to support our growing needs — from emergency vet care to everyday supplies to ensure each and every kitty in our care gets anything and everything they need.
✅ Looking for: Someone with organizing, research, and writing skills!

💬 Communications and Support Liaison
Be the bridge between our rescue and the public. This person helps with replying to messages, answering common questions, creating how-to materials, and making sure supporters feel heard, informed, and appreciated!
✅ Looking for: someone with great customer service, communication and helping skills!

Know someone who might be a good fit? Tag them or share!! Help us spread the word! These are volunteer board positions with flexible hours, but we’re looking for folks who can commit time each month and are ready to take real ownership of their role within the board. Prior experience in these areas is a plus — and a passion for cats is a must 🐾

Interested? Email us ([email protected]) a brief paragraph about your experience - and tell us a bit about yourself & how you can help us make a bigger difference, together!! 💜💜

07/29/2025

An update on the 13 intakes from Saturday:

First, we just took in a tiny, extremely sick kitten who was found with a botfly larva embedded in her chest 🤮 She was completely congested and her eyes gooped shut.
🐛 Botflies are a type of parasite that lay their eggs on animals. When the eggs hatch, the larva burrows under the skin and lives there, feeding on the host’s tissue. Yes, it’s as gross as it sounds. If not removed properly, the larva can cause serious infections, tissue damage, and even death, especially in vulnerable animals like kittens. Luckily, we were able to remove it quickly and she's now in a foster home, on the road to recovery 🥰

We were also contacted about a tiny skinny mama who didn't seem like she had any milk and kept trying to move her babies where allegedly the dogs in the house would "eat them". We knew that a young mama would likely need to be contained where she felt safe in order to feel comfortable and stay with her babies, and have proper nutrition to be able to feed them- so luckily they are now with an awesome foster who is taking care of Mama so she can take care of her babies 🐾

We were also working with a partner rescue who were trying to help a feral mama and her six kittens, and they were luckily able to get all six of the babies and trap, fix, and vaccinate (TNR) Mama 🥳 Now she won't ever have to worry about babies again!! And her babies will have a chance at happy forever homes! 💜

The outpouring of support and love the other day was truly overwhelming - thank you from the bottom of all our hearts. It means so much to us and to the kitties 🥹 We really do wish we could say yes to everyone, all the time, but we can't do the impossible... And it's not just us. Lots of shelters and rescues and even cat cafes are having to close their doors for good.

A lot of things need to change, and it starts with our community. WE have to take responsibility. WE have to be their voice. Not just Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue but ALL of us. We are going to be working on what we can to identify, address and MAKE CHANGE... So stay tuned...

07/27/2025

Tragic news here at Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue. Hubert claims to have never been played with. Who is going to step up and change this? Walk ins welcome or appointments available today!

07/27/2025

🚨 Intake Closed 🚨

Yesterday alone - we took in 13 kitties... And this entire month, we've only had 8 adoptions. The math isn't mathing.

And our emergency funds are gone.
We are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Every day, we get more and more messages—people asking us to help with strays, pregnant cats, orphaned kittens... Everyone's emergencies. And we do everything we possibly can, and more but it’s never enough.

Kitten season is relentless.
We are seeing constant need—pregnant mamas, large litters, newborns needing bottle feeding, kittens with infections, injuries, and heartbreaking diagnoses... These high-need intakes require round-the-clock care and costly medical attention... And every single one deserves that. But we simply can't keep it up on our own.

As of today, Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue is closing intake until further notice. We need to focus on caring for the kitties we already have in our care, and finding them their forever homes before we can help any more.

This. Sucks.
When we say no, we're going to get called names, we're going to be told we're heartless, and we don't care... But we just do not have the capacity to do the impossible.

I care. I care a lot. I have 15 foster cats at home right now... I also work two jobs outside of running this rescue, so I think you could probably take the time to do something to help the stray cat at the end of your block... Because rescue isn’t about having endless time or money—it’s about choosing to care and take action, even when it’s hard.

And we know people will still message us, still expect immediate help, and still get angry when we say we can’t. But the truth is: This is a community crisis. And we need the community to step up too.

If you’ve ever considered adopting, donating, or fostering - now is the time. Can't adopt? Foster. Can't foster? Visit the cafe!! Can't visit? Donate!! We need our community more than ever. Instead of asking “Why won’t you help?” - we urge you to ask “How can I help too?”

We will share more when we have had a second to breathe.

Because rescue shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of just a few burned-out people. Every single person who chooses to take action can be part of the solution!! You don’t have to “be a rescue” to make a difference... There are SO many resources available... If you've ever seen a cat in need and thought, 'someone should do something' - BE that someone!!

Thank you for understanding
💜 Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue

07/26/2025

We've got the AC on blast, cold drinks and cool cats to hang out with at Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue today✌️

Come see us!! Open for appointments and walk-ins as space allows, 11-5pm! Book your next visit MEOW! 💻🐾

*We don't give the cats human food/drinks. We don't want to encourage Oakey's (diet) coke problem ;)

07/25/2025

Let’s talk about FIP – Feline Infectious Peritonitis

After a short break from treating FIP cases at Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue, we noticed that foster kitten of the Tea litter, Bergamot, had a swollen belly, was less playful, and not eating as much. One of our incredible vets did an ultrasound and found her organs floating in fluid— all classic signs of wet FIP. The fluid was pulled for confirmation of what we suspected and we were unfortunately right 😢

FIP used to be a certain death sentence. But now—thanks to emerging treatment options—it’s treatable through a few licensed compounding pharmacies with your vet’s prescription. And we’re going to fight for Bergie!!

But that’s not all—
Bergie, her mama and all her littermates also tested positive for Feline Leukemia (FeLV). These guys were rescued from Kalamazoo’s Vine neighborhood, where the stray and unfixed cat population is in full-blown crisis. This happened because her mama, sweet Chamomile was also either born with it due to its easily transmittable nature, or she received it from one of the neighborhood tom cats.

Because of this, we’ve now had ‼️10 cats‼️ test positive for FeLV this year alone. It’s devastating—but it's also why your support matters more than ever.

💡 What is Feline Leukemia?
FeLV is a virus that suppresses the immune system, making cats more vulnerable to other infections and illnesses. It’s spread through close contact (grooming, nursing, bite wounds). Kittens are especially vulnerable—but some can “clear” the virus as their immune systems develop. We’ll be retesting Bergie and her siblings when they’re older, hoping for a miracle.

Adult cats who test positive may:
🐾Have an active infection, which can shorten their lifespan or increase their risk of illness
🐾Be regressively infected, meaning the virus is dormant in their body and they may never develop symptoms or spread the virus
🐾Rarely, test positive due to a false result, especially if recently vaccinated or exposed

Some FeLV+ cats live many healthy, happy years. They can make amazing companions! But because FeLV is contagious to other cats (but not humans or other species), we must house positive cats separately, provide extra vet care, and often struggle to find adopters.

BUT - We’re very lucky to have an incredible partnership with Froggie's Pond —a loving sanctuary specifically for Feline Leukemia-positive cats. When space allows, they welcome FeLV+ kitties who need long-term care and a safe place to thrive 💚 This partnership gives FeLV+ cats a chance at the quality of life they deserve—even when they can't be adopted into multi-cat homes 🐾

Bergamot is the most shy of her siblings, preferring snuggling with one of her siblings rather than receiving affection from her foster parents. She could be enticed by one of the feather toys to come out and play. Bergamot is also an avid fan of churus and wet food in general, and would smack her siblings away from her portion 😜

So - PLEASE like, comment and share her story to help get the word out, and donate if you are able! Can you spare $5 this ?

There are LOTS of ways to help us help the kitties of Kzoo like Bergie 💜💻 https://linktr.ee/kzoocats