Avenue Katz Rescue

03/14/2025

**Abandoned Dog Update & Thank You**

I’m so happy to share that the abandoned dog who was left in my yard is now on the road to recovery! He was also given a name, Pedro! Thanks to **Hurley’s Haven** and all of your generous donations, we were able to get him the urgent medical care he needed, including multiple surgeries. He still has some healing to do, but he is in **the best hands** with a dear friend of Hurley’s Haven, where he will continue receiving care from the same amazing vet who helped him start feeling better.

Knowing that **Hurley’s Haven, my incredible, caring community, and I have given this sweet boy a second chance at life means the world to me.** Because of all of you, he has a future filled with love and care, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

I’m sorry for the delay in updating everyone—I’ve been battling a severe sinus infection ever since Teddy had his surgery. But as always, the animals came first, and now it’s time for me to step back a little and let my body rest so I can continue caring for the animals at Avenue Katz Rescue.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, generosity, and love for this sweet pup. I’ll share updates when I can, but just know—he’s safe, loved, and finally getting the life he deserves!

03/12/2025

On March 7th, a sick and neglected dog was abandoned in our yard. Despite searching for his owner, we believe he was intentionally left with us due to our cat rescue work. While we specialize in feline care, we couldn’t turn our backs on him.

He has been suffering from severe flea allergies, a painful ear infection caused by a mass in his ear, and other health concerns. He desperately needed medical attention, so we took him to the vet to get the care he needed. His total vet bill came to $550—our rescue covered $150, and his future foster mom contributed $150, leaving us with $250 still to raise.

With these funds, he will receive:
✔️ Neuter surgery
✔️ Vaccinations
✔️ Heartworm testing
✔️ Skin scraping to check for other underlying issues
✔️ Ear drops to treat his infection
✔️ Six months of Simparica, which will help with flea prevention and his skin condition

Every dollar helps! If you can donate even a small amount, it will go directly toward his treatment and recovery. Let’s show him that even after being abandoned, he is still worthy of love and care.

Ways to Donate:

💰 PayPal: (Heather Byrne)

💰 Zelle: [email protected]

💰 Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1741748902

💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

Anything helps! Even a share can make a difference. ❤️

Thank you for being part of his rescue journey. Your kindness makes all the difference!

03/12/2025

🚨 Urgent Help Needed for an Abandoned Dog’s Medical Care 🚨

Update on the sweet dog recently abandoned on my property—likely in hopes that I could help. While I primarily rescue cats, I can’t ignore his suffering. He’s dealing with potential mange, fleas, and other health issues, but despite everything, his gentle and loving nature shines through.

I have searched tirelessly for a rescue to take him in, but none have been able to help. Thankfully, a kind-hearted woman has stepped up to foster him! However, she has dealt with mange before and understandably cannot expose herself or her dog to it. She has generously pledged $150 toward his care and is willing to foster him once he’s cleared of mange.

After some last-minute calling around, we’ve secured a vet appointment tomorrow at Hurley’s Haven to get him the urgent care he needs: skin scraping, heartworm testing, vaccinations, and neutering.

How You Can Help
We need community support to cover the remaining medical costs and ensure he gets the treatment he desperately needs. Any contribution—big or small—will make a huge difference in his journey to recovery and finding a forever home.

💙 Let’s come together to give this sweet boy the second chance he deserves! Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Ways to Donate:

💰 PayPal: (Heather Byrne)

💰 Zelle: [email protected]

💰 Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1741748902

💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

Anything helps! Even a share can make a difference. ❤️

03/09/2025

URGENT: Rescue & Foster Needed for Found Dog

Two days ago, a dog showed up in my yard, and despite extensive efforts to find his owner, no one has come forward. I strongly suspect he was intentionally left here due to my work with cat rescue. As a one-person rescue focused on cats, I’m doing my best, but I’m not equipped to provide the care he truly needs.

I am urgently looking for a rescue organization to step up and a foster willing to care for him until either a rescue or his owner is found. I’m willing to contribute to his vet care to ensure he gets the medical attention he may need.

If you or someone you know can help, please reach out. He deserves safety, stability, and love. Please share to help find him the care he needs!

Found on Avenue K in Ormond Beach!

03/09/2025

🚨 URGENT: Foster, Rescue, or Owner Needed for Found Dog 🚨

At 6 AM on March 7, this sweet boy appeared in my yard. Despite widespread posting and sharing, I haven’t been able to find his owner. Given my involvement in cat rescue, I fear he may have been intentionally left with me. Unfortunately, he does need some medical attention for flea bites and possibly mange.

As a one-person cat rescue, I’m stretched thin and unable to provide the care he truly needs. I’m urgently seeking:

🔹 His Owner – If this is your dog or you recognize him, please reach out immediately. We would like to help you help him. I need proof of ownership to ensure he goes home safely.
🔹 A Rescue Organization – I’m willing to cover his veterinary expenses if a rescue can assist with placement.
🔹 A Foster Home – If no owner is found, he desperately needs a safe and loving place while a permanent solution is found.

In the meantime, we need help purchasing dog food, covering a vet visit, getting flea medication, medicated shampoo, and funding his neuter and vaccinations. Any donations or support would be greatly appreciated to ensure he gets the care he needs.

He’s friendly, well-behaved, and deserves stability. Please share far and wide—time is of the essence!

📍 Located in Ormond Beach, Florida but willing to work with rescues or fosters in surrounding areas. Contact me through Facebook messenger or email me at [email protected]

Thank you for helping give this boy a chance! 🐾

PayPal: Heather Byrne

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1739058133

Cashapp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

03/08/2025

Found this little guy at 6am running down Avenue K in Ormond Beach, then later her was laying with the cats on my porch and he is still here. I tried to walk him around and see if he could find his home but I have a feeling he was abandoned!! Does anyone recognize this dog, he looks to be a mix between Chihuahua, dachshund, brownish red color with the cutest bottom over bite. He could be from anywhere so please share. I've posted in the nextdoor app and lost pet of Volusia, but if you can help me by sharing my post in other places I would greatly appreciate it.

03/05/2025

Too close for comfort. No TNR in my area is not good especially at the beginning of kitten season!!

🚨 Rabies Alert in Ormond Beach 🚨
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a rabies alert following a confirmed case in a cat near Collins St. and Hand Ave. in Ormond Beach. To ensure the safety of our community and your pets, Volusia County Animal Services will not be accepting cats from within the affected area for TNR (spay/neuter) services at our clinic for the next 60 days.

Please be aware of the following boundaries under the rabies alert:
- Eastern: South Center St./South Orchard St.
- Northern: State Road 40/West Granada Blvd.
- Southern: Golf Ave./Calle Grande St.
- Western: Clyde Morris Blvd.

Here’s how you can protect your pets and family:
✅ Vaccinate your pets and keep them supervised when outdoors.
✅ Avoid contact with wild or stray animals.
✅ Contact Ormond Beach Animal Control at 386-676-3262 for any concerns regarding cats within this area.

For more information on rabies, visit FloridaHealth.gov/Rabies.
Stay safe, Volusia!

03/04/2025

To Murphy's adopter....

Dear Forever Mommy and Daddy,

Thank you for saving me and giving me the chance to have a bright and safe future filled with love, cuddles, treats, and so many wonderful memories. I may not understand it all right away, but I know deep down that you chose me, and that means the world.

I promise I will try my best to be a good kitty, but please remember that I am still learning. Everything is new, and I might need a little time to adjust to my home, my family, and my furry siblings. If you hear me hiss or see me bat my paw at someone, please don’t be upset—I'm not trying to be mean, I’m just scared. I’ve never want, to hurt anyone; I just fear getting hurt myself.

If I forget where the litter box is, please know I didn’t do it on purpose—I just forgot, and I’ll try my hardest to remember. I’m doing my best, and with your patience, I know I’ll get it right.

I also want you to know that I might be sad at first. Please know that I’m leaving my sister behind, and even though I know it’s for the best for both of us, it’s still hard to say goodbye. But the longer I’m with you, the happier I will be. I know I will learn to trust and love you with all my heart.

Thank you for believing in me. I can’t wait to spend forever with you.

With love,
Your New Fur Baby Murphy!

03/04/2025

My Mom is the absolute best Mom anyone could have ever asked for! She found these AI videos and now she searches for the best one to send me daily! I love that she shows me how much she loves me and how proud she is of me and makes it cat related! Thanks Mom! This was sent to me last night!

03/03/2025

Dreamy eyes and chocolate chip cookie paws!! Oh Maximus you are too cute and such a flirt!! Maximus has multiple girlfriends too and the ladies literally fight over him.

03/02/2025

Baby Bat is doing amazingly well today!

03/02/2025

It has been a very busy and crazy few days for us at Avenue Katz Rescue!

Teddy hasn’t been doing too well. No matter what collar we get him, he always finds a way to reach his stitches or scratch his ear! He absolutely hates being in a cage, so we keep him in a bedroom—but, of course, he manages to find the one spot to get stuck. I swear he does it on purpose just so I’ll feel bad and spoil him with love and Churus!

He’s going stir-crazy and just wants to be free, so I take him for daily stroller walks. He loves them, but the second we head back home, he starts crying. He’s been taking up so much of my time that I haven’t been able to Doordash in days and I need to so I can fund my rescue! This tired old body needs to get back out there soon, but with everything going on, I’m afraid to leave him alone—because, knowing Teddy, he’s capable of anything!

On top of all that, we also welcomed a new fur baby today! Everyone, meet Miss Bat—named because she looks just like a tiny bat! She’s only six months old and incredibly sweet. She needs time to decompress, and she’ll get all the time she needs to feel safe and loved. I can’t wait to see her personality shine as she settles in!

Sadly, we had to give Mr. Roscoe back to his original rescue. I’m really heartbroken over it, but for the mental health and safety of the kittens and Teddy, I couldn’t let him keep scaring them. Roscoe is a sweet boy, but he really needs one-on-one attention and would do best as an only cat.

Roscoe didn’t completely understand how to be a cat. He was learning, but the kittens play rough with each other like kittens do, and I truly think he was just trying to copy them. Unfortunately, his size and energy made it overwhelming for the little ones.

While he was with us, he got to experience some firsts—he played with toys for the first time and absolutely loved the catio. Of course, in true Roscoe fashion, he made sure to block everyone from coming in or out! Even though it didn’t work out here, I truly hope he gets the chance he deserves with the right home and family.

02/27/2025

Teddy is home, and his surgeries went well! I’m so relieved, but I feel terrible for him—he’s trying so hard to get comfortable, but it’s just not happening. The poor guy has stitches in his left ear, plus more stitches and a shoestring drainage on his right side, all while dealing with that dreaded cone pressing against his ear. He keeps trying to hang his head off the bed, but we have to stop him because it sends all the blood rushing to his head and ear. It’s going to be a tough recovery, but he’s a fighter!

I can’t thank you all enough—everyone who donated, shared, and prayed for Teddy. Because of you, we were able to get him both surgeries and continue helping the cats in our rescue and the ones still waiting for their chance. We truly couldn’t do this without your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

02/26/2025

We are incredibly grateful that Sharon from Hurley’s Haven connected Teddy and me with the care he needs! Teddy is being prepped for surgery, where he will have a shoestring drainage tube placed and the dead skin around his abscess removed. The vet will also remove the cancerous tissue from the tip of his ear and a little further down, leaving him with a cute stubby ear. While he’s under, Dr. Larkin will also examine the cysts in his ears. He is truly going above and beyond for our sweet boy!

If you’re able to help with Teddy’s vet bill, any amount would be deeply appreciated. Donations, shares, and support mean the world to us and help ensure Teddy gets the best care possible. Thank you all for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers

PayPal: Heather Byrne

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1739058133

Cashapp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

02/25/2025

Tomorrow is a big day for Teddy! He’s taking a road trip to Hurley’s Haven in Altamonte for two crucial surgeries. First, he will have his ear tipped to remove a potentially cancerous area, ensuring his long-term health. He will also undergo treatment for a severe abscess, which includes placing a drainage tube and removing dead skin to promote healing.

Some may ask why we’re going to such lengths for a colony cat, but to us, Teddy is so much more. He is the heart of our colony—a protector who watches over the others, a therapist offering comfort in times of need, and a best friend not just to his feline family but also to our 97-year-old neighbor, Miss Mary. Teddy has given so much love, and now it's our turn to give back to him.

If you’d like to help with Teddy’s surgery and recovery, donations can be made through any of the following:

PayPal: Heather Byrne

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1739058133

Cashapp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in giving Teddy the care he deserves. Thank you for your support!

Below are our original estimates and receipts. We will share the final bill as proof of payment once available.

02/24/2025

Update on our sweet Teddy…

The emergency vet confirmed that Teddy has an abscess, though the exact cause is unknown. They initially recommended cutting away the dead skin and placing a drainage tube. However, with his upcoming surgery to remove the cancer from the tip of his ear, we didn’t want to put him under anesthesia twice in one week—especially since they were asking for $1,400!

Instead, we had them agree to trim the fur around the area, give him a strong antibiotic injection, and send him home with medication. He’s now on an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory, and gabapentin for pain. Teddy also has a cone and is being kept 100% indoors to ensure he heals properly.

I’m trying to get him to Hurley’s Haven in Altamonte on Wednesday so he doesn’t have to suffer any longer than necessary. If that doesn’t work out, we can get him seen by our vet on Friday if it fits within our budget. The priority is properly draining the abscess, but the ear tip removal will also require anesthesia.

We’ve been blessed to raise enough through DoorDashing and fundraising to cover Teddy’s ear tip surgery, but after spending $250 at the emergency vet last night, we’re stretched thin. If anyone is willing and able to help us help Teddy, we would be beyond grateful. I hate asking because of the backlash it brings, but the truth is, we can’t do this alone. Some things are possible, but with two cats facing multiple high vet bills back to back, we’re completely tapped out.

If you’d like to send a donation for Teddy, you can use any of the links below. We will share receipts as soon as we have them. We truly appreciate any support and want to assure you that we are fully capable of funding and running our rescue. However, sometimes unexpected situations arise back-to-back, making it necessary to ask for help. We hope you understand, and we are so grateful for any kindness sent our way.

PayPal: Heather Byrne

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1739058133

Cashapp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue

02/24/2025

Update added below(sorry our Internet isn't working properly) Please keep Teddy in your thoughts and prayers! We are headed to the emergency vet in South Daytona VECEW. A few days ago we noticed a black and blue that started to swell up. Yesterday he was licking at it and it got worse so we brought him in early. Today he licked it open and puss and blood began to ooze out!! Teddy has FIV and is the sweetest boy anyone could ever want, but his original owner didn't want him and left him to live with a colony. We were blessed to find each other, because he is one of the reasons I started my rescue and started feeding colony cats. I hope it doesn't cost a lot because he already had surgery lined up for Friday and we really can't afford much more. But we will do anything and everything we can for him! (I won't post the picture of it when it popped, it's not pretty).

Update::Update on our sweet Teddy…

The emergency vet confirmed that Teddy has an abscess, though the exact cause is unknown. They initially recommended cutting away the dead skin and placing a drainage tube. However, with his upcoming surgery to remove the cancer from the tip of his ear, we didn’t want to put him under anesthesia twice in one week—especially since they were asking for $1,400!

Instead, we had them agree to trim the fur around the area, give him a strong antibiotic injection, and send him home with medication. He’s now on an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory, and gabapentin for pain. Teddy also has a cone and is being kept 100% indoors to ensure he heals properly.

I’m trying to get him to Hurley’s Haven in Altamonte on Wednesday so he doesn’t have to suffer any longer than necessary. If that doesn’t work out, we can get him seen by our vet on Friday if it fits within our budget. The priority is properly draining the abscess, but the ear tip removal will also require anesthesia.

We’ve been blessed to raise enough through DoorDashing and fundraising to cover Teddy’s ear tip surgery, but after spending $250 at the emergency vet last night, we’re stretched thin. If anyone is willing and able to help us help Teddy, we would be beyond grateful. I hate asking because of the backlash it brings, but the truth is, we can’t do this alone. Some things are possible, but with two cats facing multiple high vet bills back to back, we’re completely tapped out.

If you’d like to send a donation for Teddy, you can use any of the links below. We will share receipts as soon as we have them. We truly appreciate any support and want to assure you that we are fully capable of funding and running our rescue. However, sometimes unexpected situations arise back-to-back, making it necessary to ask for help. We hope you understand, and we are so grateful for any kindness sent our way.

PayPal: Heather Byrne

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3921711904851849205&created=1739058133

Cashapp: https://cash.app/$AvenueKatzRescue