Farmhouse-cats

Running a rescue is expensive. The amount of equipment needed is enormous—from foster supplies, carriers, traps, and event cages to scales, feeding supplies, and more. It all adds up quickly. Fortunately, much of what we use can be sanitized and reused… that is, if we get it back.

Life gets busy. Things get forgotten. I understand that. But if you come across rescue equipment months later, you know it isn’t yours. So when our equipment turns up at Goodwill with our name and phone number still on it, it feels like a huge slap in the face.

Over the years, we’ve had kitten scales loaned to fosters show up at garage sales. We’ve recovered traps from the metal recycling bin at the dump. And today, it was this carrier sitting on a shelf at Goodwill. (Thank you, Jackie, for purchasing it and bringing it back to us.)

But come on, people—DO BETTER.

When rescue equipment is loaned to you, whether for fostering or to help with a personal cat situation, please return it clean and in good working order. If something happens and it gets damaged or destroyed, tell us. We aren’t asking for perfection; we’re asking for accountability.

Every dollar we spend replacing equipment is a dollar that cannot be spent on veterinary care, spay/neuter surgeries, food, or saving lives. Every hour we spend tracking down missing equipment or cleaning neglected returns is time we aren’t in the field helping the animals you ask us to help.

These things may seem small, but they have a very real impact on the work we do.

The bottom line is this: because some people do not make returning borrowed rescue equipment a priority, we may eventually have no choice but to spend valuable time chasing down returns, stop loaning equipment altogether, or require deposits before equipment leaves our possession.

None of those options are ideal.

Please respect the resources that allow us to continue helping animals in our community. Return what you borrow. It really is that simple.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
This has by far, hands down been the craziest kitten season I've ever seen. Here at Farmhouse-cats we've taken in 26 kittens in the last 2 months 😔. Of course we wouldn't ever turn down a kitten in need if we can help. 3 of the kittens had to have surgery which as you know really racks up the medical bills. All the kittens we have taken in were in desperate need of intervention. Most would not be alive if we hadn't gotten them. So......
We could use any help anyone is able to give. Donations to our account at VCA vet clinic in Edgewater, cat food , litter, kitten formula , iams dry kitten food, Purina pro plan kitten canned food. Anything helps. Fosters are always welcome. Ever wanted to help a shy kitty gain its confidence. We have 2 such kittens. One was trapped in our TNR program and I wanted to give her a chance at a better life. The other was found on the side of the road with her ear ripped almost off, ( it had to be amputated). If you want to donate to our account at VCA 2305 S Ridgewood Ave Edgewater, you can just call and tell them you want to donate to Farmhouse Cats account and they will put in on our account. 386-663-3989. If you want to send food or anything else you can contact me directly. 386-314-1384. Thank you to all of our friends who support us throughout the year. We truly appreciate you and could not do what we do for these cats and kittens if it weren't for your generosity 💞. Here's some cute kitty pictures to make you smile 😁.