Star City Cat Rescue

Star City Cat Rescue

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We are a small, volunteer-run, foster based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of community cats in Roanoke through spay/neuter, vaccination, foster care, and adoption.

06/12/2026

Yesterday was a very special day for our sweet girl, Latte! πŸ’œ

Latte officially went home with her forever family, and we couldn't be happier for her! This gorgeous torbie captured hearts from the moment she entered our rescue, and she wasn't here long! Now she gets to start the next chapter of her life surrounded by love.

There is nothing better than watching a cat find the family that was meant for them. We are so excited for Latte as she settles into her new home and begins making herself comfortable, finding her favorite sunny spots, and soaking up all the love and attention she deserves.

A huge thank you to her adopters for choosing rescue and opening their hearts and home to this beautiful girl. We know Latte has a wonderful future ahead of her.

Please join us in congratulating Latte and her new family! πŸΎπŸ’•

06/11/2026

Not on amazon, no problem! If you would like to purchase food or litter donations locally, you can drop them off for us at The Toebean Cat CafΓ©!

Photos from Star City Cat Rescue's post 06/11/2026

Meet Princess Snowfire! ❄️πŸ”₯

If you're looking for a kitten with a big personality and an even bigger purr, Princess Snowfire may be your perfect match!

This adorable girl is full of charm and loves to keep life interesting. You can often hear her purring before you even see her, and once she's comfortable with you, she's happy to curl up for cuddles and companionship. Whether she's snuggled up on a chair, tucked beneath a cozy blanket, or following you around hoping for a treat, Princess Snowfire knows how to make herself right at home.

When she's not cuddling, she's busy playing! Princess Snowfire absolutely loves jingle balls, dangling toys, and any opportunity to burn off some kitten energy. She's playful, affectionate, and full of character, making her a wonderful addition to a family looking for a fun and loving feline friend.

Princess Snowfire is spayed, combo tested negative, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, and will receive her rabies vaccine in the coming weeks. Once that is complete, she'll be ready to head home with her forever family!

If you're looking for a kitten who can make you laugh, keep you company, and fill your home with purrs, Princess Snowfire is ready to steal your heart!

06/10/2026

Adoption Update! 🐾❀

Yesterday was a very special day for Furby and Tamagotchi as they headed off to their new home TOGETHER as a foster-to-adopt pair!

This brother and sister combo have stolen hearts from the very beginning, and we couldn't be more excited for them and their new family as they begin this next chapter together. Watching bonded pairs stay together is one of our favorite things, and we know they'll have a built-in best friend for life!

Thank you to their adopters for opening your hearts and home to these sweet babies. We are so grateful that they will continue their journey side by side, surrounded by love.

Please join us in wishing Furby and Tamagotchi the happiest life ever! We can't wait to hear updates as they settle into their new home. πŸ’•πŸ±πŸ±

Congratulations, Furby and Tamagotchi! Your forever adventure is just beginning. πŸŽ‰

06/10/2026

Meet Latte! β˜•πŸΎ

Latte is a stunning torbie girl with a beautiful coat and an even sweeter personality. This gorgeous young lady is ready to find a forever family to call her own!

Latte is the perfect blend of beauty and charm. She enjoys play time with her people and is sure to bring plenty of love, companionship, and entertainment to her future home. Whether she's exploring her surroundings, lounging in a sunny spot, or soaking up attention, Latte is a joy to have around.

Latte is spayed, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She is ready to start her next chapter with a family who will love her forever.

If you're looking for a beautiful feline companion with a sweet personality, Latte may be the perfect match for you!

Apply to adopt Latte today and give this lovely girl the forever home she deserves!
https://www.starcitycatrescue.com/adoption-application

06/09/2026

We have lots of foster kittens that are busy doing very important kitten things: growing, purring, learning to play, perfecting their tiny meows, and getting ready for forever homes! πŸ’›

To keep all of these little ones happy and healthy in their foster homes, we are currently in need of:

🐾 Feline Pine litter
🐾 Canned kitten food
🐾 Dry kitten food

Every donation helps us care for the kittens currently in our rescue!

If you’d like to send something from our Amazon Wish List, you can find it here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AC0R0NYAMEO8?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for loving our kittens right along with us. We truly could not do this without you!!πŸ±πŸ’•

(Pictured here are Ginger, Smudge, and Smokey - who all had their first vet visit today!)

06/08/2026

πŸ’™ Mr. Meowgi Update πŸ’™

Today was a big day for Mr. Meowgi! This sweet senior gentleman had his dental procedure and did wonderfully. His teeth were cleaned, four troublesome teeth were removed, he received his FVRCP booster, and he was microchipped so he's all set for the next chapter of his life.

As many of you know, Mr. Meowgi came into our rescue after his beloved owner became ill and sadly passed away. At around 13 years old, he has had his entire world turned upside down.

Thankfully, he's been settling into foster care beautifully. We are so grateful for his foster dad, who has shown him endless kindness, and understanding while he adjusts to a completely new life.

Now Mr. Meowgi is ready to find what he deserves most: a quiet, loving home where he can spend his golden years surrounded by comfort and companionship. He is a gentle soul who doesn't need much, just a cozy bed, a sunny window, and someone to love him.

We know senior cats are often overlooked, but they have so much love left to give. If you're not ready to adopt, we are also open to a long-term foster arrangement for the right person. We simply want this sweet boy to have a soft place to land and a family to call his own.

Please help us share Mr. Meowgi's story. Let's find this deserving gentleman the forever home he has been waiting for. 🐾❀️

To apply to adopt Mr. Meowgi, visit:
www.starcitycatrescue.com/adoption-application

Photos from Star City Cat Rescue's post 06/06/2026

Meet Koala & Kangaroo! 🦘🐨

These adorable siblings are looking for a forever home together, and trust us when we say they're something special!

When they were first rescued, their poor little eyes were sealed shut from infection and they relied heavily on each other for comfort and support. Today, they've had an incredible glow-up and are thriving!

Their foster says they are the perfect combination of entertaining and cuddly. Kangaroo is full of playful, bouncy energy, while Koala loves to snuggle up close to her brother and her people. Together, they can turn any ordinary evening into hours of kitten entertainment.

They both adore people, have giant purrs, and are as sweet as they come. Koala's beautiful torbie markings and Kangaroo's adorable frosted ear tips make them just as gorgeous as they are lovable.

These two have been through a lot together, and we'd love to see them find a family who will give them the next chapter they deserve.

They aren't quite ready yet, but if you are Interested in adopting Koala & Kangaroo once they are ready, you can fill out an application at:
www.starcitycatrescue.com/adoption-application 🐾

06/05/2026

What a week! This week, thanks to your support, we were able to help a lot of cats and kittens in our community:

🐱 9 community cats received spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccines, and Revolution through our TNR program.

🐱 5 foster kittens were spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, bringing them one step closer to finding loving forever homes.

🐱 We welcomed 7 new kittens into rescue from 4 different situations. While every intake has its own story, each one now has a safe place to land.

Rescue is filled with incredible highs, but sometimes there are heartbreaking lows too.

Two of the kittens we recently took in came from a very rough start in life. Like many outdoor-born kittens, they were battling coccidia. Unfortunately, one of the babies was so small and fragile that her little body couldn't overcome the infection. Despite everyone's best efforts, she succumbed to fading kitten syndrome. She was a tiny fighter, and we are heartbroken by her loss.

Her brother has also been struggling, but with treatment and supportive care, he finally seems to be turning a corner. We are cautiously optimistic and hopeful that he will continue to improve and make a full recovery. ❀️

This work can be emotionally exhausting, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Every cat altered, every kitten saved, every life improved reminds us why we keep going.

In veterinary care alone, we spent approximately $2,300 this week. Rescue work is expensive, but every dollar translates directly into lives saved, suffering prevented, and brighter futures for cats who otherwise would have nowhere to turn.

If you'd like to help us continue this mission, please consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide medical care, food, supplies, and safe foster homes for cats and kittens in need.

Thank you for believing in this work. Thank you for cheering us on through the successes and grieving with us through the losses. And thank you for helping us make a difference, one cat at a time. ❀️

06/04/2026

🐾 Meet Karai! 🐾

This tiny torbie girl is already proving that she's one tough kitten! πŸ’ͺ❀️

Karai was rescued from a sewer by the owner of Toebean Cat CafΓ© and is now safe, warm, and headed into foster care with one of the cafΓ©'s amazing employees. She may be small, but she has a BIG personality, complete with loud opinions, endless cuddles, and a whole lot of determination.

Over the next few weeks, we'll get Karai fully vetted, spoiled rotten, and ready to find the purrfect forever home when she's old enough.

For now, let's all give a warm welcome to this little survivor! πŸ₯°

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