SSFC

09/04/2026

Garfield and Friends 🧡🦁

Photo dump of Garfield and his furry friends (both big and small) over the last few weeks!

09/02/2026

Apparently, we have a thing for cats and transportation…

First there was Garfield, found on the train tracks. And now there’s Bridger, who was found by a Good Samaritan on the Robert Moses Bridge.

It seems our luck with public transportation isn’t exactly getting better. 😹 But just like Garfield, Bridger’s story is one of heartbreak, hope, and a second chance.

When Bridger was found, he had a broken right thigh and a broken right arm. He was hurting and needed help. Thankfully, someone stopped and made sure he got the care he desperately needed.

The incredible Dr Santi Animal Surgical Center performed surgery to repair his injuries, giving this sweet boy the chance to heal and, hopefully, leave his difficult past behind.

Bridger has already been through more than any cat should have to endure. But his story doesn’t end on a bridge.

This is just the beginning. ❤️

We’re going to make sure Bridger gets all the love, care, and time he needs to heal. And if Garfield taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the most broken cats have the most beautiful futures. 🐾❤️

Welcome to your second chance, Bridger!

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/SSFC 🙏🏼🧡

09/01/2026

Meet our two newest little rescues, Gumball (black & white) and Nick Jr. (solid black)💕🐾

At less than two weeks old, these tiny babies have already been through more than any kitten should have to endure.

A Good Samaritan called to let us know there were three newborn kittens outside who had been alone for several hours. Normally, the right thing to do is wait and give Mom a chance to return, but when she finally did, it was clear something was very wrong. She was sick, lethargic, and had no interest in feeding her babies.

We were able to trap Mom, who was likely septic. Despite our best efforts to save her, she sadly passed away a few days later. 💔

The three babies seemed to be doing well at first, but heartbreakingly, little Darwin didn’t wake up. 💔

Gumball and Nick Jr. are our little fighters, and they’re hanging in there. They are tiny reminders of why TNR and spaying and neutering are so incredibly important.

They may be cute, and believe us, they are ADORABLE, but behind every litter of kittens born outside, there can be so much suffering, sickness, and heartache.

Please spay and neuter your pets! Support TNR and help us prevent unwanted litters before they’re born.

Because every kitten deserves the chance to grow up safe, loved, and cared for. 🐾❤️

08/29/2026

Happy Adoption Day to our little orange fluff ball, Nugget! Wishing you the best life with your purrrrfect new family!!

❤️

08/28/2026

Life lately… “What feels like the end of the road can be the beginning of something beautiful.” 🧡🦁

08/25/2026

You probably didn’t get thanked today.

Or… maybe you did.

Maybe it wasn’t with words.

Maybe it was the dog who finally stopped trembling and leaned into you.

The cat who started making biscuits while you were trying to examine her.

The patient who covered your face in kisses five minutes after you helped them through something they didn’t understand.

Maybe it was the feral cat who finally stopped running when you approached the feeding station.

The bottle baby who fell asleep in your hand.

The shelter dog who rested his head against you for just a few seconds longer before you closed the kennel door.

Animal care is filled with moments most people will never see.

The extra five minutes.

The patient you thought about on the drive home.

The trap you checked one more time.

The overnight shift when the rest of the world was sleeping.

The animal you couldn't save — and the one you'll probably never forget.

And sometimes, after all of that, your only thank-you is a purr, a head bump, a sloppy kiss or a tiny bit of trust from an animal who has absolutely no idea what you did for them.

But maybe that's why those moments mean so much.

Behind Animal Care exists for the people behind those moments.

Veterinary teams. Shelter staff. Rescuers. TNR volunteers. Wildlife rehabilitators. The people working overnight. The people doing this quietly from their homes, cars, clinics, shelters and backyards.

We're building a village that sees the people who spend so much of their lives seeing the animals.

And we want that village to get much, much bigger.

Because the more people we reach, the more animal-care professionals and volunteers we can recognize, support and remind that what they do matters.

So tonight, help us find them.

🧡 Tag someone who deserves a thank-you.

🌿 Share this so it reaches someone who may need to see it tonight.

🐾 Follow Behind Animal Care and invite someone who believes the people behind animal care deserve support, too.

Every follow. Every share. Every tag.

It makes this village a little bigger.

And the bigger this village becomes, the more we can do for the people who do so much for animals.

Supporting those behind animal care.
Because when we thrive, animal care thrives.

08/23/2026

Bobcat Update 🐾❤️

We are so happy to report that Bobcat is back from surgery! 🥰 A huge thank you to Dr. Short, Dr. Santiago, and all of the amazing nurses Animal Surgical Center for taking such great care of our girl.

Over the course of this week, Bobcat has been to the hospital three times as the doctors worked to close her wound. They carefully took healthy skin from both the left and right sides and pulled it together over the open area. We are so grateful for all of the time, care, and expertise that has gone into helping her heal. ❤️

Now it’s time for our girl to REST! She is only allowed very limited, supervised playtime. Otherwise, she’s relaxing in her comfy spot with her cone on. 😴👑

Keep those healing thoughts coming for our sweet Bobcat! 🐱💕

08/21/2026

This is how Garfield will now enjoy storms for the rest of his life. Warm, dry and entertained by the noise of the rain. ❤️‍🩹

08/18/2026

Bobcat Update 🐾❤️

We have a little bit of an update on our sweet Bobcat. Unfortunately, she was unable to have surgery due to the results of her bloodwork. But despite everything she’s been through, she is still purring away and showing us just how strong she is. 🙏❤️

The vets Animal Surgical Center were able to pull some of the skin on her back closed, and her bandage is actually stitched to her to help keep everything protected. The black portion of her tail fell off on its own. Now we have to wait and see what happens with the remaining skin on her tail.

There isn’t enough tissue there to close the wound, so for now, the goal is to keep her comfortable, protect the area, and hopefully encourage her body to grow new skin. 🙏

Bobcat goes back today for another bloodwork check and a surgical bandage change. We’re taking this one day at a time and hoping for the very best for this incredibly resilient girl. ❤️🐾

Please keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming for Bobcat! 🙏❤️

08/17/2026

So many of us!

After dark, animal care doesn’t stop.

Somewhere tonight, an overnight veterinary team will stabilize a critical patient while the rest of the world sleeps.

A trapper will sit quietly in a dark parking lot, watching and waiting for the one cat who needs them.

A rescuer will set an alarm every two hours to warm a bottle and feed a kitten small enough to fit in one hand.

A colony feeder will make one more stop on the way home—tired, unnoticed and carrying food for animals who may never let them close enough to say thank you.

There may be no applause.
No one watching.
No one who fully understands what it takes to keep showing up in the hours when most people have gone home.

But we see you.

We see the interrupted sleep, the quiet worry, the cold nights, the difficult decisions and the compassion you continue to give—even when you’re running on empty.

BAC After Dark is for you.

Tonight, we’re celebrating everyone caring for animals when the rest of the world isn’t looking.

Because your work matters.
Your sacrifices matter.
And you deserve to be seen. 🧡

— help us recognize those who keep animal care going after dark. Tag someone whose unseen work deserves to be celebrated.

Behind Animal Care — an initiative of South Shore Feral Care 501(c)(3)