Feeding Our Ferals KZN NPC 2022/873200/08

23/05/2025

This year we have been fortunate enough to be a recipient of Santa Cause for Paws 2025! 🎅🐾

🎄 We Have Just a Few More Kitties Left to Sponsor This Christmas! 🎄

We're nearly there! Only a handful of our precious rescues are still waiting for their Christmas sponsor — and we'd love your help to make Christmas 2025 one to remember for every single one of them 🎁🐾

Every donation, every gift, every item — no matter what — makes a world of difference. Whether it's a toy, a treat, a cozy bed, or something practical they can all share, it brings immense joy to our sanctuary cats who deserve a little magic too ✨

These kitties have been overseen for adoption, but they are certainly have a furever home with us, they are deeply loved, and with your help, they'll be spoilt once again come Christmas this year.

Let’s make sure no one is left out this Christmas! 💝
Sponsor one of our kitties (once off) for R250 and Santa Cause for Paws will make sure their wish is under the Christmas Tree this year. Be it a toy, a bed, a water fountain, catnip, a brush, a ball, a blanket, a treat, its always a surprise... they’ll love - be part of their kitty smiles, purrs, and happy tails 🐱❤️

Help us in making Christmas 2025 magical for our sanctuary cats! Every pledge makes a difference. 💕
Please click on the original post and the link below (Feeding our Ferals KZN 2025 - Please Sponsor Me) to sponsor one of these beautiful deserving fur balls.🙏



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17/05/2025

The Reality Behind Rescue: Why We Need Your Help🙏😿

Running a rescue is a labour of love - but it comes with enormous responsibility and financial strain. Every single day, we care for our sanctuary cats, many of whom were once feral, abandoned, or simply never chosen for adoption from having as kittens. These cats aren’t “personal pets” in the conventional sense.

So what is the definition of personal pet?

We have more cats than the average household (in fact we have accumulatively ferals and sanctuary cats 110+ that we care for daily) - cats who were/still aren't adoptable, or were overlooked time and again. Some are semi-feral, others have mild to chronic conditions. These are sanctuary cats - rescued lives that depend on us, not just for food and shelter, but also for medical care, love, and dignity.

And it doesn’t stop there. Despite being overwhelmed, we continue to do TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) for other feral colonies in an effort to curb the relentless overpopulation crisis. This is not something we can turn a blind eye to — because someone has to act.

But we are drowning.😭

Vet bills have escalated beyond what we can manage alone. Emergencies, chronic illnesses, euthanasia and routine care all add up. We've NEVER asked for help with petrol, personal items that are not cat related, or personal gain EVER! Every plea has always been for vet care, food, and litter - for the cats.

It’s disheartening when people refer to our sanctuary cats’ vet care as “personal cat expenses.” Tell us: should we withhold life-saving treatment because they live with us or are part of our feral colonies? Or should we do the right thing - get them the care they need - and ask for donation assistance later, even if it means swallowing our pride? People ask us to get involved in assisting with trapping and we try assist where we can, we dont ask for compensation for this in anyway. But we do trap humanely and responsibly.

We’ve always strived to be transparent about where your donations go. And now, we’re being honest again:

➡️ We are CLOSED to new rescue cases until our vet bills are settled in full.
➡️ We simply cannot continue without support.
➡️ We cannot leave our trusted vets unpaid.
➡️ Our catteries are a vital source of revenue for us, which we do not draw salaries from, but we also have families and overheads like utilities, detergents, cleaning products, litter, bedding etc to cover. So we cannot offer these services for free!

If you’ve ever supported us - thank you. If you believe in the work we do - please consider helping us now, when it truly matters most.

Every little bit helps. Whether it’s R50 or R500, it goes towards our cats in our care and that depend on us daily.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us and our sanctuary cats. 💔🐾

All donations are welcome and can be paid directly into our veterinary account.
(NB: Please remember to send us your proof of payment! 💌)
Without your POP, the funds may remain in limbo and won’t be allocated correctly to our account.

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital
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15/05/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Hill’s Pet Nutrition ❤️🐾

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for their incredible support in donating cat food to our cause. Thanks to their generosity, our rescued cats and feral colonies will not go to sleep with empty tummies.

Organisations like Feeding Our Ferals KZN NPC & Mc Kitty Cat Rescue rely on the kindness of Pet Food Manufacturers and Pet Food companies who understand the value of compassion and care — and Hill’s, you always deliver. Your donation ensures that our cats receive nutritious, quality meals every day, and for that, we are endlessly thankful.

Every scoop of food is a lifeline, and every full belly is a reminder of the good that we can do for our voiceless animals. 🐱💕

From the bottom of our hearts ❤— and on behalf of every whiskered soul you’ve helped 🐈🐈‍⬛🐾— thank you🙏.

07/05/2025

⚠️ Pyometra in a 6-Month-Old Kitten – A Life-Threatening Wake-Up Call ⚠️

Please note that video and photos are very graphic!!!

Today we share a vital reminder on just how important it is to spay your cats — and do it early (females as young as 4 months and males by 6 months).

Most people think pyometra (a severe, often deadly uterine infection) only affects older, unspayed females — especially those who’ve had many litters. But that is not true!!!

Dr. Naz Khan from Pulse Veterinary Clinic performed this intricate yet complicated surgery. Yes, removing the uterus of a cat with pyometra (called an emergency ovariohysterectomy) is significantly more complicated and risky than a routine spay. But what was more shocking is this kitten was only 6 months old, never had a litter, and never showing any signs of discomfort, pain, in fact asymptomatic!
She went in for a routine spay — only for Dr Naz to discover one of the worst cases of pyometra she has ever seen. This tiny girl was silently carrying a ticking time bomb inside her. Had this infection ruptured, she would have died within hours.

She showed no obvious symptoms, as is often the case until it’s too late. This is why waiting to spay or skipping it altogether is a dangerous gamble. Pyometra is extremely painful, can come on suddenly, and can kill — fast.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Naz Khan for both saving this kitten’s life and allowing us to share the evidence to help educate our followers and for many to share. It’s real, it’s serious, and it could happen to your cat.

🔹 Spay early. Spay safely. Spay for their future and wellbeing.

Please don’t wait for a tragedy to take action. If you ever needed a reason to book that spay appointment, this is it.

02/05/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Jensen Burgess from Winston Park Primary School for the thoughtful donation made towards Feeding Our Ferals KZN. 🌟

As part of a leadership program, Jensen not only gathered donations but also used the opportunity to educate fellow scholars on the realities faced by feral and rescued cats. Your kindness and initiative have brought light to our cause, and your efforts remind us that compassion and change can start at any age. 🐾

Thank you, Jensen, for being a young voice for the voiceless — your support means the world to us and the cats we care for. 💛🐈🐈‍⬛🐾🐾

Here Jensen was enjoying cuddles with Thatch, Tobi (background) Dusty (photo bomber) And Charlie (on the floor)

30/04/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Barbara and her dedicated team at Kloof and Highway SPCA for their tireless efforts and unwavering persistence in bringing this cruel individual to justice. 💔

While many of us in rescue feel that the sentence handed down is far too lenient for the countless innocent lives that were slowly starved and suffered such horrific deaths, we acknowledge that, under the weak and outdated laws of our country, especially against animal abusers, we are grateful for her serving jail time! Justice, sadly, is never enough for the voiceless victims — but straight to jail, no suspended sentence or bail I suppose it’s a small win.

It’s now more important than ever that we unite and campaign for stronger animal welfare laws — with no bail, no suspended sentences, and true accountability for those who commit such atrocities. This will be our next challenge, and we need every voice to rise in defense of those who cannot speak for themselves. 🐾

Despite the many court delays, postponements, and frustrations, this result is a small win, and we hope this case sets a precedent — and becomes a warning to others.

To everyone who took time off work to sit through endless hours in court, thank you for your commitment. And while it’s not ours to hand out judgment, we can only hope that Karma pays a fitting visit — and that justice continues to be served, one way or another.

Together, we fight for better. Together, we speak for them. 💪🐕🐈

30/04/2025

🌟🐾 Happy National Tabby Day! 🐾🌟

Today we celebrate our beloved tabbies — those stripy, swirly, spotted wonders that bring so much warmth, love, and laughter into our lives! 😻 Whether classic, mackerel, ticked or spotted, tabbies are known for their distinctive "M" markings and even more distinctive personalities!

They’re playful, affectionate, curious, and often a little cheeky — and once a tabby chooses you, you've got a friend for life. 💛

But while we celebrate them today, let’s also talk truth:
Tabbies are also very common in feral colonies, and often the most overlooked in rescues and adoption days — simply because they’re “common” or not one of the aesthetically pretty ones.
But let us be clear: common and plain does not mean ordinary.

In fact, it's quite the opposite. These beautiful souls are survivors. They are smart, resilient, and full of heart. Tabbies make incredible companions and have some of the most charming and quirky personalities you’ll ever meet! Tabbies are personally my weakness!!

If you’ve ever loved a tabby, you know — they’re not just cats, they’re heart-healers, spirit-lifters, and tiny therapists wrapped in fur.

So today, we honour all the tabbies — the ones curled up on our laps, the ones still waiting to be adopted both adults and kittens, and the feral ones who roam free. And we say this loud and proud:

✨ Tabbies are not “just cats” — they’re everything. ✨



Photos are some of our ferals and sanctuary cats

26/04/2025

24/04/2025

As some of you may know the story of Arya in a previous post:

💛 Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! 💛

Today we celebrate another victory for one of our ferals — thanks to the generosity of our incredible donators, we were able to sterilize and vaccinate another kitty and tick off another on our 2025 feral list! 🐾✨

Every single procedure means a safer, healthier life for these cats — and it brings us one step closer to breaking the cycle of suffering. Spaying and neutering not only controls overpopulation, but it also reduces disease and stress in these often-overlooked feral colonies.

To those who contributed — whether through donations, food supplies, or simply spreading the word — thank you. You are changing lives. You are giving hope. You are part of something so much bigger.

Here’s to community, compassion, and the quiet power of kindness. 🐱💉❤️

Every small donations adds up, every helping hand is so appreciated you have no idea.
While I am always honoured to serve these kitties, I am always grateful to the public for sponsors towards TNR and contributing to vet bills.
Please spare a thought for the innocent and voiceless.
And make a difference!!!



If you would like to donate, sponsor, contribute, you may pay directly into our Vet accounts (please supply POP so we can have your donation allocated accordingly)🙏

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19/04/2025

Lexi’s Journey: She Found Her Way Back Home 🐾

We’re all human. Freak accidents happen, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, things slip through the cracks — quite literally. What unfolded over the past few days has been an emotional rollercoaster, and one I won’t soon forget.

It began with a door. A troublesome French door in my home that doesn’t always latch properly. Despite multiple repairs and handle replacements, it still has a tendency to swing open unless clicked into place just right. On Wednesday night, that door somehow opened. I’m not sure how long it had been ajar, but when I walked into the kitchen and saw it open, my heart stopped. Panic set in instantly. My cats were outside😱

I called (more like screamed) for my son, and together we rushed outside. Thankfully, we managed to herd all our cats back inside — all but one. Lexi was missing.

Lexi has always been a curious little soul. Small in size but big in spirit, she was rescued as a kitten and has only known the comfort and safety of being an indoor cat, with access to our secure, enriching catios. But no matter how much space and stimulation they have, some cats still feel the pull of the unknown, the desire to explore beyond the garden walls.😫🤦‍♀️

We searched everywhere. At first, I told myself to stay calm — “She’ll come back,” I reassured myself. But 24 hours turned into 48. As the torment of time ticking by, hope gave way to fear. The thought that Lexi had ventured too far and couldn’t find her way home began to sink in. 😭My son, who also shares a special bond with her, was heartbroken💔, also unable to sleep. I knew I had to act fast.

That’s when I reached out to Cherece, Gaea's Gift Animal Communication someone I’ve recommended to many over the years for lost and passed pets. Her intuition and accuracy have always been spot-on. She immediately connected with Lexi. And yes — it was undeniably Lexi she made contact with.

Lexi, it turns out, had indeed seized the opportunity to explore. But like so many indoor cats, she soon realized she’d gone too far and had no idea how to retrace her steps. She was lost, calm, but full of regret. Through their communication, Cherece gently encouraged her, reminded her of her inner strength (her super powers)— her feline instincts — and guided her on how to retrace her steps back. She encouraged her that she was clever and a brave little girl and she could do this, she wasn’t far from home. We all envisioned a “beacon of light” surrounding our home — a guiding light for Lexi to follow, calling her back to safety.

We prepped for her return the best way we could. All the other cats were kept inside, and we left the catio door open, hoping Lexi would feel safe enough to walk back in without the stress of a trap.

And then, just after 1 a.m., she came home.

The cats stirred first. Then we heard her looking for an open door to the house. We rushed to the sliding door and saw her — skittish, spooked, but alive. We didn’t dare approach her directly, but let her walk inside on her own terms. Waiting for her was a bowl of food, which she devoured. Then, for just a little while, she curled up next to me, as if to say, “I’m home.”

Our hearts are so full. Lexi made it back — braving the outside world, trusting her instincts (her super powers Cherece confirmed she had), and following the light home. We are endlessly grateful to Cherece for her calming guidance, and for helping Lexi believe in herself when it mattered most.

Welcome home, sweet girl. You are safe now. 💛🐾

I can’t explain how or why these deeply sentient beings communicate the way they do, or how Cherece taps into that connection so naturally. But what I do know is that being open minded and faith plays a powerful role. Sometimes, we have to set logic and our restrictive beliefs aside and simply trust the process. Trust that our pets can reach us, feel us, and find their way through connections that go far beyond what we can see or understand. And Cherece has that amazing gift.
Should you ever find yourself in the heartbreaking position of a missing pet, or a pet that has crossed over, I cannot recommend Cherece highly enough. Both Kate and I have turned to her on numerous occasions, and each time, we've been deeply grateful for her incredible gift and insight. Her ability to connect, guide, and calm both pet and person is something truly special.

When all hope feels lost, she brings light, clarity, and comfort. We are so thankful to have her in our corner. 💛

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19/04/2025

🐾 April 19 – National Cat Lady Day 🐾

Today, we celebrate the fierce, compassionate, and dedicated women in rescue—the true warriors for cats in need. 💜🐱

Being a Cat Lady isn’t just about cuddles and cute moments; it’s about the late nights bottle-feeding kittens, the heartbreak of tough decisions, the relentless fight to give every cat a chance at a better life. It’s about love, resilience, and never turning your back on those who need you most.

To every woman out there rescuing, feral feeding, fostering, advocating, and sacrificing so much for the voiceless—this day is for you. You are the heart and soul of rescue, and your impact is immeasurable. 💪🐾

Tag a fellow Cat Lady who inspires you, and let’s celebrate the incredible women behind the scenes, making a difference every single day. 💕

PS - no disrespect to the cat men out there, but there isnt a Cat Dude Day yet 😆

17/04/2025

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