The Cat's Meow Animal Rescue League

06/22/2025

Update: It has been about 14 hours since we've posted and on that time we have EXCEEDED our fundraising goal for Montgomery! His surgery is fully funded!!!! Any excess donations raised will be contributed to our medical fund to help others cats that need essential care! We cannot thank you enough! This was a daunting expense but because of you Montgomery will have a second chance, and our regular shelter operations will not be impacted! 🎉♥️

Montgomery has already been through more than any cat should. He was found in Tolland, dragging his back legs—alone, in pain, and unable to cry for help. Thankfully, the Tolland Animal Control team got him to safety. After initial care at Bolton Vet, it became clear his injuries were too severe for standard treatment.

Montgomery has bilateral fractures in both of his hind legs. One leg will require internal fracture fixation surgery, and the other—though also fractured—will be casted with hope that it heals over time. The cost for his surgery is $3,800, and it's scheduled for this Tuesday with Dr. White, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Small Animal Surgical Services in Wallingford, CT.

That number is daunting for our small rescue. This is a huge financial undertaking for us. But when we saw Montgomery’s face—scared, hurting, but still full of hope—we knew we had to try.

He deserves that chance. A chance to walk again. A chance to heal. A chance to one day find the forever home he’s never had.

We know times are tough, and we don’t take asking for help lightly. But if you’re able to give, even a little, it would mean the world to us—and everything to him.

No amount is too small, and every donation brings us closer to getting Montgomery the care he urgently needs.

You can Donate on this post or at https://donorbox.org/montgomeryssecondchance

🙏 Please donate, share, and send some healing thoughts to our brave boy.

Let’s show Montgomery that love can heal what the world has broken. 💕 From all of us at CT Cat Connection, thank you for believing in second chances.

06/21/2025

Thinking of Bringing a Kitten Home to Your Senior Cat? Let’s Talk About It. 🐾

We know how exciting it can be to add a new furry friend to your family—especially when you meet an adorable, playful kitten looking for a home. But if you already have a senior cat, it’s important to pause and think carefully before making that decision.

Senior cats are in a stage of life where their bodies and needs are changing. Even if they still act like kittens from time to time, their tolerance for high energy, unpredictability, and disruption to routine is often much lower than it used to be. If your senior has lived solo for years, the sudden appearance of a kitten—vying for their space, resources, and even your attention—can be deeply distressing. Young cats SHOULD be active and curious—that’s how they learn and grow. But these completely normal behaviors—chasing, pouncing, wrestling, and constant attempts to engage—can overwhelm an older cat. Chronic stress in senior cats due to a new kitten or young cat is something we see far too often. It can lead to serious behavior changes, health concerns, and a diminished quality of life.

Your senior isn’t cranky—they simply deserve a peaceful retirement and this is an unexpected MAJOR stressor. Your kitten isn’t a menace—they deserve a playmate who matches their energy and right now their social needs may not be being met. And when we see both cats struggling—young cats trying to play, older cats avoiding them—it’s not because either cat is "bad." It’s because they have different needs. Neither one needs discipline—they need understanding and the right environment to thrive.

Yes, sometimes it does work out beautifully—and there’s nothing we love more than seeing that harmony! But sadly we also see many cases of hiding, growling, from senior cats can’t cope with the addition of a high-energy companion. and a kitten/young cat who really just wants a friend. Will they “work it out”? Maybe—but many don't, even after months or years.

This isn’t about blame or judgment—it’s about helping families make informed, compassionate choices. Choosing the right match for your home means honoring the needs of all your cats—especially the ones who’ve already given you a lifetime of love. 💛

06/21/2025

Happy Summer Solstice,
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06/20/2025

06/17/2025

Socializing your kitten helps develop confidence and feel more secure about life situations. Gentle, properly done exposure to people, experiences, and animals, will help create positive associations and reduce fear. Your kitten, when grown, will be better equipped to face events such as unfamiliar guests in the home, travel, being in a carrier, veterinary visits, handling, grooming, introduction to new pets, unfamiliar environments, and other circumstances that are a part of everyday life.

06/16/2025

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06/04/2025