It has been a busy year for Wild Blue. Our Critical Care Unit opened in September and the remodel of the Sanctuary was completed in November. During all this activity, we were still saving cats and kittens, continuing our community outreach with TNR projects, and coming to the aid of a senior citizen in a rural area who was overwhelmed with a feral/friendly cat crisis.

Your donation this holiday season will allow us to continue our community efforts and save more precious lives.

Now, on to a few heartwarming stories about the cats that call or have called Wild Blue home this year:

 

Wild Tiger is a sweet, handsome, FELV+ kitty. He lived in a local colony and wasn’t thriving, in fact, since he was being picked on by the more dominant cats, the caretaker of the community brought him to Wild Blue. It took a bit of time to get him healthy, he had an infected abscess on his face and a terrible cold. (He wasn’t happy at all with the “cone of shame” he had to wear while his face healed) but now he is doing fabulous. You should know, Wild Tiger does not live up to his name, he is a delightful, cuddly cat and he loves us volunteers as much as we love him. Someday soon, the right person will recognize Wild Tiger for the extraordinary boy he is but until then, he gets loads of love on a daily basis from all of us at Wild Blue.

  Petunia, formerly Harvey Barnum, and Siracha, formerly Hatfield (siblings) are two lovable CH kitties, (CH stands for Cerebellar hypoplasia, often referred to as wobbly cat syndrome, and occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for motor control and coordination, does not develop properly) who came to Wild Blue from a shelter in Texas. Because of their condition, they were deemed un-adoptable and were scheduled for euthanasia. Wild Blue has had lots of experience with CH cats, and we stepped in and saved these two precious souls. While CH kitties may require a little more care, they have a lot of love to give and are more than deserving of a chance to live their best life. As proof, these two sweethearts have been adopted into a loving home and are now treasured members of the family.

You may recall, a few years ago, several kittens were left on the doorstep of the Sanctuary in a McDonalds box. All of them were adopted. One of the kittens, McGriddle (now grown), has recently made her way back to Wild Blue. There were changes in her family situation and she developed “anger issues,” biting scratching and general unruly behavior. Her family surrendered her back to Wild Blue in hopes we could calm her down and find her a home where she would be more comfortable. McGriddle was a challenge; to say she was upset at all that had befallen her would be a gross understatement. She was livid, lunging and swiping at anyone who came near her nest. But with an abundance of patience, appropriate medication and sound machine that makes birdy noises, she started to settle down. She can still be a tad spicy, but now she chirps at the volunteers, loves head and butt scratches and is a verified lap-sitter (just don’t get up before she is ready, she will let you know that you need to stay put for a while longer 🙂 She has the most beautiful green eyes and one day soon, someone will see her for the “McSpecial” kitty she is.

 

The most important part of every story about a cat or a kitten who comes through the Wild Blue door……. is you. Without your kindness, love and your generosity, none of these life savings efforts would be possible. Your holiday gift will ensure the cats and kittens get the help they need, where and when they need it most. From providing round-the-clock care to neonatal kittens to finding homes for kitties who simply need a little extra help getting adopted, your gift will continue to save precious lives. Thank you, we are grateful beyond measure.

   All of us at Wild Blue wish you a season full of quiet moments, a cat in your lap and the kind of gratitude that lasts long after the holidays.

By donating to Wild Blue, you are ensuring that cats and kittens experience a holiday season filled with love and hope as they await their forever homes. Rest assured, every contribution provides the essential care and healing these kitties require, especially during this critical time.

All of us at Wild Blue wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season. May the love and joy you share with others be returned to you in every possible way. With heartfelt appreciation,

Lauri Cross
Founder and Executive Director
Wild Blue Cats!