Desert Whiskers Rescue

11/02/2026

💔 BIG AL SLEPT ALMOST ALL DAY

Just look at him. You can see how tired this sweet boy is.

We went out to save four kittens when Big Al walked right over and rubbed against us. It felt like he was asking, “Please, can you help me, too?” We couldn’t leave him behind. 🥺

We were told Big Al had spent many years on the streets. He has wounds in several places, and his mouth is inflamed and tender. We’re worried his teeth may be bothering him, too.

We think Big Al is around 10–15 years old, possibly older. He’ll see our vet soon, and we’ll have a better idea of his age and what treatment or rehab he may need.

And let us tell you—Big Al is a terrific cat. A gentle, loving gentleman who still trusts people after everything he’s been through. 🧡

Watching him finally rest, we wish we’d met him sooner. We can’t give him back those years, but we can help make the years ahead kinder.

Please share Big Al’s story. We’ll let you know how his vet visit goes, and when he’s ready, we’ll start looking for someone who’ll cherish him through his golden years. 🧡

~ one whisker at a time ~

11/01/2026

🍫🐾 OUR SEE’S CANDIES SHOP IS OPEN!

Holiday chocolates can do something extra sweet this year: help care for rescue cats. From emergency vet visits to everyday food and supplies, Desert Whiskers Rescue has real costs behind every second chance. A portion of purchases made through our See’s Candies online fundraiser helps support that work.

Our shop runs November 1–December 4. Browse and order online; See’s handles fulfillment and ships directly to the address you choose. No pickup from DWR is needed.

Winter fundraiser orders begin shipping November 10; check the delivery estimate at checkout.

📦 Outside Las Vegas? You can shop, too! See’s ships nationwide to eligible U.S. addresses, so supporters across the country can participate. Shipping costs and delivery estimates are shown at checkout.

🛍️ Shop DWR's See’s Candies fundraiser: https://desertwhiskersrescue.org/sees-holiday-2026

If you know a chocolate lover who'd enjoy shopping for a good cause, please share this with them. 🧡

10/31/2026

🧡 Please welcome our beautiful Pippy! 🧡

This precious 1-year-old light orange cream girl came running up to a caring colony feeder at one of her stops, starving and crying desperately for help. 💔

Pippy was already spayed, and we believe she may have been dumped afterward. We don’t know her whole story, but she is incredibly sweet and friendly. This little girl deserves a safe home and someone who will cherish her.

Thankfully, the feeder reached out to Desert Whiskers Rescue, and Pippy is now safe with us—with food in her belly and plenty of love. Just look at that precious face! 🥹🧡

Pippy should be ready for adoption within the next several days! Stay tuned for her adoption announcement. 🏡🐾

Thank you to the dedicated colony feeders who show up every day and notice when a baby needs help. Because someone cared, Pippy has a chance at a beautiful new beginning.

Please share her story and help her future family find her! 🧡

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

💜 GRIMACE UPDATE—JUST LOOK AT OUR HANDSOME BOY NOW! 🦁

What a transformation! 🥹❤️

When Grimace first came into our care, we noticed several large, thick mats throughout his fur. Matting like this can painfully pull on a cat's skin, and we suspect it was contributing to how uncomfortable he seemed and why he barely wanted to move around.

After a much-needed shave and lots of TLC, Grimace is now sporting the most adorable little lion haircut! 🦁 Just look at that fluffy mane, those little boots, and that tail! 😍

He's also had his veterinary visit! He tested negative for FIV and FeLV, received his rabies and FVRCP vaccines, and is now microchipped. Another big step toward getting this sweet boy ready for adoption! ❤️

At 6 years old, Grimace is one of the biggest, sweetest boys we've met. Even when he was uncomfortable, he still leaned into our hands for affection. This big baby just wants to be loved! 💜

For now, we're giving Grimace a little time to adjust to his new haircut before we start looking for his forever family. We're so happy to see him more comfortable, and we have to admit, we're a little obsessed with his new look!

Show Grimace some love in the comments, and please share his amazing transformation! 🐾

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/27/2026

🐾❤️ MORTIMER UPDATE ❤️🐾

So many of you have messaged us asking about Mortimer, and it means so much to know how loved our sweet boy already is!

He’s doing great—and we found him an adopter! 🥹💕 But Mortimer had other plans before his big move… he decided to break out with ringworm! Apparently, he wanted a little extra time to steal everyone’s hearts first. 🤦‍♂️❤️

Aside from that little setback, he’s doing wonderfully. He loves to eat, loves being loved on, and is the sweetest little love bug. Between those big ears, his wrinkly little face, and his adorable sweaters, he has us completely wrapped around his paws!

Seeing him snuggled in loving arms, safe and content, makes our hearts so happy. We can’t wait for his next chapter, but every extra cuddle with this precious boy is a gift. ❤️

A huge thank-you to our amazing fosters for giving Mortimer so much love and care! Please follow them for more updates sweet moments, and adorable pictures of our handsome boy. 🥰🐾 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CaeipsFFQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you all for checking on him and loving him right along with us!

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/26/2026

🐾❤️ THE FLUFFBALLS HAVE NAMES… AND SOME GREAT NEWS! ❤️🐾

Remember the four spicy little fluffballs we rescued from underneath a trailer? Well, they’ve had quite the week! 😍

First, we’re thrilled to share that their eyes are doing SO much better! After a visit with Dr. Anna and her team at Trailwood Cat Hospital, just a couple of days of antibiotics made a huge difference. These babies have now moved into foster care! ❤️

A HUGE thank you to Dr. Anna and her team for getting their eye infections under control so quickly, and to our amazing foster for taking on this slightly spicy, personality-packed little crew! 🌶️😂

And now… MEET THE GANG! 🤠🐾

🖤🤍 MAVERICK – Black and white

🩶🤍 COWBOY – Gray and white

🤍🩶 OUTLAW – White and gray

🖤 THUNDER – All black

We think these names are pretty fitting for four little troublemakers with so much attitude! 😂❤️

🐈 AN UPDATE ON MOM: We spent hours over multiple nights attempting to trap her, but unfortunately, she was nowhere to be found. While we weren’t able to locate mom, we did successfully trap and TNR two other cats in the community! We’ve reached back out to the original finder and asked them to keep an eye out for her. We’re still hoping she’ll turn up so we can get her the care she deserves, too. ❤️

From underneath a trailer to a loving foster home, these four are getting the second chance they deserve. 🥹

Now tell us… which of these little cowboys has stolen your heart?! 😍🐾

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/25/2026

💜 Let’s welcome Grimace to Desert Whiskers Rescue.

This sweet boy was surrendered to us, and we were told he is 6 years old. He has no microchip, and we’re not yet sure if he’s neutered. He arrived very dirty and so badly matted that we’re worried he’s in pain. 💔

Grimace barely moves, but he still lets us pet him and rubs against us for affection. Even feeling this miserable, he wants love.

We’ll be getting him shaved and cleaned up so he can finally feel some relief. It breaks our hearts seeing another older baby needing to start over. These cats deserve love and care through every stage of their lives.

Please send Grimace some love and wish him well. You’re safe now, sweet boy. 💜

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/25/2026

🐾 You’ve all been waiting… Tucson, Chandler, Phoenix and Mesa are now available for adoption! ❤️

These poor babies were left at Arizona Charlie’s, scared and sick, with their mama. After surviving panleukopenia, they’re finally ready for loving forever homes!

🤎 Tucson: Male brown tabby with beautiful stripes.
🖤🤍 Chandler: Male black-and-white tuxedo with a white chest and legs and the cutest pink nose.
🖤 Phoenix: Male black kitten with a tiny bit of white and beautiful golden eyes.
🧡🤎🤍 Mesa: Female calico tabby with orange, tabby and white patches.

All four are 5 months old, domestic shorthairs and fully vetted! They get along with other cats and dogs and use their kitty litter boxes like pros. ❤️

📍 Go meet them today at PetSmart at Rainbow & Lake Mead!

Save time and fill out an adoption application online⁠. https://forecloseduponpets.org/adopt/ Someone will call you to schedule an appointment!

They’ve been through so much already. Please share and help us find each of these babies a family to love them forever. 🏡🐾

~ one whisker at a time ~

10/24/2026

❤️ PHOEBE & MAC ARE OFFICIALLY READY FOR ADOPTION! ❤️

After everything they’ve been through, we have some wonderful news! At 14 years old, Phoebe and Mac have been cleared for adoption, and we’re ready to find them the loving homes they deserve. 🏡

When we first shared their story, these two sweet seniors were facing euthanasia. Today, they’re safe, doing great, and getting a second chance at life.

We’re beyond grateful to our foster for encouraging us to save them and opening their home to these two sweethearts. Once you meet them, it’s hard to imagine how close we came to losing them.

Both are friendly, loving cats who adore human affection. They have so much love left to give and deserve to spend their golden years being cherished.

🐾 Mac is our handsome gray and white boy. He’s had his dental work done and is ready to settle into a loving home.

🐾 Phoebe is our beautiful tortie. She has diabetes and will need ongoing prescribed medication and veterinary care.

We’d love to find them a home together so they can continue having a familiar companion by their side, but we’d also consider separate loving homes.

A soft bed, a gentle hand, and someone to call their own. That’s all we’re asking for these two. ❤️

We’re now accepting adoption inquiries for Phoebe and Mac! Please comment below or send us a message if you’d like to give one (or both!) of these sweet seniors a forever home.

Adopting them also opens up foster space for another cat who needs saving.

💕 Please share! Even if you can’t adopt, you might help their future family find them.

~ one whisker at a time ~