Wild Blue’s blog is full of wonderful stories of our latest rescue projects, our volunteers of the month and our kitties of the month, who may still be waiting for their forever home!
Meet our September 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Zetta! My name is Zetta. I am a friendly and confident short-haired buff tabby female. I transferred to Wild Blue from the local humane society where my owner had left me. My owner had said my behavior changed after a new baby was on the way. All these…
Hi I’m Charlotte! I’ve been with the Wild Blue sanctuary for about a year now and it has been an honor to be able to help with such an amazing operation! I truly love all animals but have always had a special soft spot for cats. Before moving to Colorado in 2020 I had lived…
Howdy and thanks for the opportunities to help the kitties and Wild Blue! In the past 3+ years, I am happy to help and the Santuary, Spay/Neuter Clinics, CatFest, our annual fund raiser and recently trained for Adoption Counselor. Each Sunday, I also record all of the non spayed or non neutered kitten weights for…
Meet our August 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Wart! Meow! My name is Wart. I am a very sweet, confident, and talkative DSH brown/gold tabby male. My estimated DOB is 3/14/22. I look like I may have some Bengal or Savanna traits in me. I am very active and playful and demand my share of attention. …
Meet our July 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Phil Collins! “Hey there, it’s me Phil Collins. I’m trying to get your attention because I want some love! I’m a DSH orange tabby with white male, born approximately 2/11/21. I am eager for human attention and I am also an “on-the-go” kind of guy. I am super…
We are Hannah and Keith Varden. We both work for the space force as a contractor and active duty respectively. While we love all animals, cats seem to suit our lifestyle and personalities the best. We have two sweet babies that are 3 years old, an orange tabby named atlas and a brown tabby named…
Meet our June 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Hamlet! Hi! My name is Hamlet. I am a shy DSH grey tabby & black male with a left ear tip. I have severely limited vision and I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes. I get startled easily with unfamiliar sounds and smells, as those senses are more acute due…
Hello! My name is Allison and I have been a volunteer at Wild Blue Cats! for about a year and a half! I started in socialization in the sanctuary then moved to Kaylene’s Kradle. I started off as an assistant, then became lead, and now I am Co-Lead of Kaylene’s Kradle w/ my great friend…
Xenomorph is a very special little guy and he needs your help! Xeno’s mom came to Wild Blue after her humans split up and didn’t want her anymore. After being in foster care for just under 2 weeks Xeno was born. He was born as a single kitten which is fairly uncommon for cats and…
Meet our May 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Whimsy! Hi I’m Whimsy! I’m a DSH grey tabby born approximately 4/11/15. I like to rub against legs to show my affection, and entertain myself with toys. The stuffed toys, like the banana, are my favorite and my back paws get to kicking! I’ve even been seen playing…
Hello! my name is Susanne and I have been a socializing volunteer for the past 5 years. I moved to Colorado 8 years ago after retiring from my profession as an RN. My desire to be of service and provide healing led me to Wild Blue Cats. As a socializer I have the opportunity to…
Meet our April 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Selena! Hello! My name is Selena, a DSH black and white female with a faint brush stroke of white between my eyes. I am also polydactyl on all four paws! My estimated DOB is 4/10/19. I am a quiet girl but a precious cat! I came to my…
I am a native of Texas and a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. I am also a mother of two daughters and a former elementary school teacher. After 21 years, my husband retired from the Army and we settled back in Colorado Springs. Considering that my first word as a baby was kitty,…
Meet our March 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Austin Powers! Isn’t he just adorable!? Here is a little bit about this handsome boy living in foster care right now, waiting to find his purr-fect purr-son and fur-ever home. Meow! My name is Austin Powers, I am a very handsome senior DSH brown/black marble tabby and my…
Rescuing cats and dogs (and the occasional ferret) has been a part of the Lanotte family for as long as I can remember. However, our true rescue work came two years ago when my two sons, daughter, and I finally made our schedules work to volunteer at Wild Blue. My kids always went to seek…
We wanted to let everyone who has been following Ray Stevens journey know that he is doing great!!! Yesterday was the 2 week mark after his surgery and he’s doing great and now that he can be bathed again will resume his ringworm treatment so that he can be adopted! Ray’s Vet bills total over…
Ray Stevens came to Wild Blue from a TNR project in Elizabeth Colorado in late November with a brother and sister. He and the brother had significant hair loss and lesions on their faces and paws due to a bad ringworm infection. Some cases of ringworm can be cleared with topical ointments and baths but…
We just received this wonderful update from Moppet and Lex Luther’s adopter, and we just had to share it with everyone! Moppet (now JJ) and Lex Luther (now Tut) have settled in really well. They get along great with their sister and each other. Their mom says that JJ just makes your smile! Thank you…
The Bruno Family moved to Colorado Springs in the summer of 2022 after being stationed in the Washington DC metro area for four years and all over the US and the world previously. They were so excited to move to Colorado, find Wild Blue Cats, and start volunteering! Sarah and Matt met while they were both…
Meet our February 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Biron! Biron is my name, and it kinda fits me for some reason. I’m a DSH grey tabby and white male and like a gentle giant. I also have a distinct notch on my right ear. Yeah, I’m a big guy and maybe have a flaw or two,…
Wild Blue Cats! is at it again! Our angel heroes Brandi and Marni are almost back from their second trip to Roswell in 2023! What a way to start out the year, rescuing a total of 46 kitties from Roswell, NM! The first trip had them rescuing 17, including a kitty who had a harness…
Wild Blue Cats! Is announcing the continuation of our program to support the cats and kittens of Roswell NM, going beyond our normal operating areas around Colorado Springs to help others in need! This year, our program, now called Reeves’ Rally for Roswell 2023 will include low cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for the residents of Roswell…
Meet our January 2023 Kitty of the Month…..Noughty-Yasmeen! This beautiful lady is lovingly called Noughty-Yasmeen. (Pronounced Noo-tee) She is a unique senior DSH Tortoiseshell and has learned to like indoor life. Her story starts as a feral stray in Pueblo, trapped by a Wild Blue supporter who knew Noughty needed medical help and she neared…
Hi, my name is Kathy! My involvement with Wild Blue began almost 10 years ago after learning from the media about 150 cats that were rescued from an animal hoarding situation. At that time, my teenage daughter also wanted to help. We volunteered at several animal rescues over the years, but Wild Blue’s sanctuary was…
Meet our December 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Zoey! This darling lady is Zoey. She’s a senior DSH Calico born approximately 7/20/09. Her story begins many years ago when a long-time Wild Blue Cats volunteer fostered and adopted several kitties, and soon started taking care of 2 feral neighborhood cats that were hanging around her home…
Hello! I’m Brandie. I grew up in Texas around the Houston area but got here as quick as I could. I have 3 absolutely wonderful kids. My oldest moved here first and I followed about 6 years ago now. My middle son is autistic and has taught me a lot about the kind of person that…
Meet our November 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Reinhardt! Here’s a little bit about her!! Meow! I’m Reinhardt, a beautiful DMH Tuxedo girl. I was born approximately 2/12/19. I was living with my one and only person until she went into hospice care, and later I was taken to Wild Blue Cats! I only trusted my…
I am originally from Illinois where I was a Veterinary Technician and surgical tech for a large five doctor clinic. While working for the veterinarian my husband and I started fostering the kittens that were regularly dumped on the steps of the clinic. Over the years we have fostered numerous litters of kittens and have…
Meet our October 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Suzi Quatro! Meet Suzi Quatro! She is a unique DSH grey female with a small patch of white on her chest. Her estimated DOB is 7/02/17. Her previous owner was moving to Hawaii and couldn’t find her another home so asked Wild Blue for help. Some of her…
After retiring after almost 32 years of service in the DoD industry, she was looking for an animal-related volunteer gig close to home and found Wild Blue (through her friends Karen and Mike (yes, OUR Mike)). This was in February of 2012. She started by cleaning litter boxes in the very small sanctuary (before it…
Wild Blue was invited to Village East Trailer Park in Trinidad, Co, by the owner, Allison F because the trailer park had become inundated with feral cats. So, the TNR team went down and spent 4 days trapped, then hosted a two-day S/N clinic. The team trapped almost 40 cats. 19 females were spayed, and…
Wild Blue Cats! Has a rather unique program in Frontier Feral’s. This program specifically addresses the feral cat population not only in our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program but also, on some occasions, where it’s unsafe to return a kitty to its current location, we bring the kitty (kitties) into our Bilbo’s Barn Buddies enclosure…
Dianne, a Colorado native, worked in the insurance industry most of her business life and finally retired in 2011. She divides her time between gardening her five acres of shade in the Black Forest, travel with her husband, Doug, and volunteering at Wild Blue. As a self-professed “crazy cat lady” Dianne likes that she can…
Meet our September 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Zafon! Meow! I’m Zafon. I’m a DSH black and white kitty, born approximately 4/01/21. Back in Roswell, NM where I was found, life was scary and I was cautious around humans. Then I was treated for ringworm so my wariness intensified. Later, it was evident that my mouth…
My name is Andy, and I volunteer on weekly cleaning shifts and twice-weekly socialization shifts. From the shelter, I’ve also adopted Yeoh and Xiomara-Lissette. I am very fortunate that they seem to get along wonderfully. I joined up for the pleasantly simple reason that I really enjoy getting to interact with felines. I’ve previously volunteered…
Meet our August 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Saki! Hello, my name is Saki. I’m often referred to as “a sweet older lady”, probably because I am! I was born approximately 5/28/10 and lived most of my life with a nice gentleman. Recently he passed away and his family could not take me in, but Wild…
Meet our July 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Ramis! Hi! I’m Ramis, a DSH black and white male, and boy do I have a story to tell! I was a scared kitty (born approximately 6/01/20) who was transferred to Wild Blue from Roswell, NM and I was adopted later as a barn cat. I was…
My name is Mary Ann Lamontine, and I volunteer in Maya’s. I also participate in transportation where I get kitties from other locations to bring to Wild Blue. I also try to be available to take them to a medical or dental appointment. What I love about Maya’s is you work with kitties that may…
Meet our June 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Grace Kelly! Hello! I’m a mature medium-haired white kitty named Grace Kelly, and my beauty matches my name. I have stunning green eyes and I enjoy my attention and being caressed. For the past several months I have been on a personal journey, and WOW, the transformation been…
Hi Wildblue! I can’t believe it’s been over a year since we said goodbye to our loving sweet Perry cat. After he passed, I decided to honor him by volunteering with Wildblue to help as many cats as possible. Wildblue has given me the opportunity to learn and create friendships with other volunteers who share…
WOW what a blessing!! Wild Blue has received the most AMAZING donation! Many, many thanks go out to Mike, Carolyn and Rachel, who adopted Demi, now Meera, from Wild Blue in 2017. This week they donated their awesome 2011 Coachman Concorde RV!! It is in terrific condition with only 41K miles on it! We plan…
Sometimes…not always and probably not often, life just works out for a group of wild, feral kitties. We got a call a few months ago from a fellow down in the southern part of Colorado Springs about a group of 5 wild kitties trying to survive in his not friendly to kitties neighborhood. He had…
Meet our May 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Panda Bear! Meow! My name is Panda Bear – look at my face- name makes total sense, right? I am a 9 1/2 year old female shorthair, black and white sweetie, or at least that’s what everyone keeps telling me. I was raised on a horse farm where…
Hello my Wild Blue Friends and Family! My husband and I moved from Massachusetts in 2001 and raised a family of 3, all of which grew up very fast. As I’ve been busy raising a family I moved very far from a large family and many friends. Our families have always been animal lovers and…
The Wild Blue TNR team went on an amazing adventure this past March, partnering with 2 ladies and 2 different locations, one in Calhan and the other in Latigo Trails. Each location underestimated their potential cat population. The Calhan location thought between 20-25 which turned into 30 and the Latigo Trails location went from 15…
Hi Wild Blue Friends, My name is Chris and I am fairly new to Wild Blue. I have been volunteering on the TNR team. I enjoy working with people, being outside and helping cats live happy lives. Whenever I am out trapping cats I learn something new every time. Cats are amazing animals and many…
Meet our April 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Lex Luther! Meow! I’m Lex Luther! I am a DSH black male and my estimated birthday is 5/30/20. Back in Roswell, NM where I was found, life was scary, but I am now comfortable around my loving foster and human friends who have shown me how fun it…
For the first time this year we posted Kitty of the Month, and a few days later he found his forever home!! Congratulations Renly! Since we are still in the first week of March, and the idea of kitty of the month is to help find these kitties a fur-ever home…we are picking a second…
Renly, who was our March Kitty of the Month! Just got adopted! This is fantastic news! Meet our March 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Renly! Hi, I’m Renly and I’m a very friendly older gentleman kitty with a short chocolatey black coat. It took me some time to get in the grove but look how relaxed I…
I can’t believe this May will be six years with Wild Blue. It all started when I went to get some cat food at the Petco in University Village, and first met Melinda. She was of course trying to get me to hold some kittens, and I said, “No thank-you, I already have four cats, but I…
The Raton Project started November 2021 when Pat, the Regional Interpretive Ranger/Northeast from the New Mexico State Parks office in Raton NM reached out to us via email for assistance about a large colony 50-60 cats in their area. A local cat advocate there had referred her to us. Good to know our good work…
Meet our February 2022 Kitty of the Month…..Maximoff! Meow! My name is Maximoff. I am a mature 10 year old gentleman, who is a friendly but shy DSH brown tabby with white socks who is ok with gentle petting and brushing…I just appreciate a slow approach. I was part of a large group that was…
Meet our January 2022 Kitty of the Month….. Atari! Atari is a white short-haired kitty with tabby markings on his head and tail, born approximately 5/21/16 and has 1 blue eye and 1 golden eye. He came to Wild Blue seeking to improve his feelings and trust toward humans, and has learned so much with…
My name is Tiffany LeMasters. I began volunteering with Wild Blue in July 2021 after I adopted a mama kitty and her two babies. My husband and I moved to Colorado Springs in September of 2020 with our dog. Shortly after moving here our dog fell ill with gastrointestinal disease. We decided to adopt her…
Hi! I’m Anne, and I have been a volunteer with Wild Blue since June 2020 when I got my first litter of foster kittens. My friend Wendy found out that I had fostered kittens for HSPPR way back in 2003 and asked if I would like to foster for Wild Blue. I love cats and…
Luke Nelson has been volunteering at Wild Blue for the past 16 months. He takes care of the Maya’s Village cats every Saturday evening, and has enjoyed every minute of it. Outside of Volunteering Luke is currently taking a year off of school to work before going to college to study something in music or…
My husband Ed and I are avid Wild Blue Cats and Lauri Cross fans, an Air Force family, are in our 27th home and have loved every one. Well, maybe not the trailer in Selma, Alabama but we had lots of friends and fun. It is also the place where I got my first kitten…
Hi friends, my name is Vicky! I was born and raised in England and I moved to Colorado Springs in 2005. I have an amazing cat loving husband, Ben and 2 boys, Owen and Luke along with 3 WB rescues Callie, Luna and Zak. I have adored cats for as long as I can remember…
I started fostering for Wild Blue about a year ago, and what a wonderful year it has been! I’ve been so blessed to have mama cats and their sweet babies in my home. Since starting with Wild Blue, I’ve gotten to add 26 cats to the list of foster babies, which previously consisted of 22…
My name is Sabrina and I’ve been volunteering with Wild Blue since October 2019. We moved to Colorado Springs in May of that year and I had been seeing lots of FB posts about Wild Blue. I have been volunteering in different organizations since 2000 and had a huge hole to fill and cats were…
I was raised in Anchorage, AK for 55+ years. I moved to Colorado Springs, to be with my family. I have one granddaughter and two grandsons. They are my soul! I’m blessed being close to them and watching them grow. I love to cook and bake. Decedent chocolates and desserts are my favorite choices. I’ve…
I have been volunteering at Wild Blue since April 2020 and am very proud to be part of this wonderful organization. I knew at 7 years old that I wanted to be a veterinarian. In fact, one of my elementary teachers who is also a family friend, remembers me telling the other children that I…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived with cats and have always loved them. The first time I rescued a cat was in 2009. I heard meowing below me after moving into a new apartment and discovered a kitten inside. He had no food, no water and no way out. I was able…
I was looking for something more to occupy my time and I’ve always loved cats. Wild Blue Cats! was a perfect fit. I became a volunteer in Grounds keeping and maintaining the Memorial Gardens and somehow was appointed to lead the team. I also began helping Kerry with his projects in Kaylene’s Kradle and Anstead’s…
I discovered Wild Blue Cats! when a little black stray showed up at my daughter’s bus stop. His chip led back to Wild Blue Cats! and that is when I found my perfect happy place. I started volunteering for Wild Blue Cats! In December 2018. I began as a socializer, then added in Adoption Counselor…
Hi, my name is Tiegan. I’m a freshman at CECCS and an aspiring zoologist. I love any and all animals, but I’ve especially loved cats from when I was a little kid. People sometimes call me a cat whisperer because I like to just sit with cats of any age and let them tell me…
My family moved back to Colorado Springs about a year ago after my husband, Tim, retired from the Coast Guard. We have lived in 9 states together and are so excited to retire here and grow some roots!! I have a daughter who is in college, a son who is in high school and a…
Happy Fall Y’all! One of my favorite things about fall is NFL football – I promise this connects to cats! At the end of the season is the Super Bowl, but more importantly it is also the day that the KITTEN BOWL is played! I’ve been watching the kitten bowl for 7 years and learned…
I started volunteering because I wanted to spend my time helping animals and the community outside of the Academy. I found Wild Blue in September of 2018, and have been working almost every Saturday since. Working with the cats does as much good for me as it does the cats, and I’m excited to continue…
Mya and I started volunteering at Wild Blue to fulfill her National Honor Society requirement. Mya wanted to do something that would benefit animals and we felt this would be the perfect place to dedicate our time. Mya loves to come and snuggle the cats (and always asks to bring one home!) and I love the peace and…
Hi! This is Ella. My Air Force family moved to Colorado last summer. Just before we moved here, our sweet Border Collie/Golden Retriever mix, Teddy, passed away at a ripe old age. After that, my mom, Janelle, and I felt something missing. Animals. I had always had Teddy, and since my mom’s dad is a…
Our Wild Blue Bestie program has been a success!….. but who doesn’t need more “Besties” in their life? Sign up today to be a monthly donor to Wild Blue Cats! and become a best friend to the felines at Wild Blue. Click on any “donate” button on our website, follow the prompts and be sure…
I started volunteering at Wild Blue October 2017. I am at the sanctuary 3 or 4 times a week and in addition to being in the sanctuary I’m helping Mike build Kaylene’s Kradle. I was raised on a farm that had dairy cattle so there were always cats around. I was always trying to sneak…
I’ve been volunteering at Animal Rescues and Shelters for over 35 years and have always felt that I get so much more in return than I give. The experience has made me (I hope) a better person. When we relocated to the Colorado Springs area in November 2018, along with our two senior foster failures,…
Hi! My name is Melissa. I became a foster for Wild Blue in May 2019. I live in Fountain with my husband John and two of our three children, Gavin, 21, and Sarah, 18. My son Garrett, 27, lives in Kentucky. We also have four adopted children who live with us. They are a little…
Hi there! My name is Tiffany, my son Trent and I have been volunteering at Wild Blue Cats for over a year now. Last year at school Trent was required to complete 8 hours of volunteer work for a class he was taking. He decided to apply at Wild Blue. We had adopted our two…
Scott Trimboli is the lucky husband of Wild Blue Cats founder Lauri Cross and never knew a cat before meeting Lauri. Now he knows many. Scott spent much of his life as an Air Force officer retiring in 2000 after a 20-year career as an engineer and educator, including two wonderful tours on the faculty…
I am known as the Cat Whisperer here at Wild Blue Cats! and started volunteering back in January 2018. Immediately I fell in love with all the unique kitties, especially the scared, shy, more difficult cats that have gone through a traumatic past and need much needed love, patience, and kindness for them to recover…
Hello! My name is Krystal and I have been volunteering for Wild Blue Cats! since June of 2017. I am a veterinary assistant and love working with animals. I started volunteering on Wednesday mornings after hearing about the rescue from former adopters and how much they loved Wild Blue. Previously, I had a few…
Hi, my name is Laura and I learned about Wild Blue a few years ago after speaking with a staff member from Best Friends. Rick and I were looking for a local rescue to donate to that had the same goals as Best Friends. I was delivering some fleece beds I had sewn for the…
Hi there! My name is Gen and I’ve been a volunteer at Wild Blue for about fifteen months. I started volunteering when I was seven years old and haven’t stopped since. My husband, Joe, says that I can’t say “no” to anyone in need. 🤣🤣🤣 My youngest daughter and I help out in the sanctuary…
Meow! My name is Ferguson! I am a senior male DSH orange tiger tabby with white on my neck and nose. I was transferred from Fremont County back in 2017, and now I’m living life with my foster mom along with younger foster kitties. I am FIV+, and had some work fixing my inner eye…
Hey there, I’m Kat! I live in Black Forest with my husband and our four boys. Our family continues with 2 rescue pups, Hugo and Zoey, and our adopted cat, Chester. Chester joined the family in Spring of 2018 as a 2# ball of peach fuzz and has since grown to a 12# beautiful orange…
Meow, meow, my name is Oliver! I am a male, adult cat, unfortunately declawed in the front. My birth date is approximately 12/20/2007. I’m incredibly lovey, enjoying laps and pets. I’m also diabetic, which means I need to be given insulin twice a day on time. My medication costs about $100 a bottle, so I…
Hello, my name is Audra and I have been a volunteer with Wild Blue since December, 2018. I moved to Colorado Springs from a small farming community in northeast Colorado in 2007. I am the front desk manager for a motel in the downtown Colorado Springs area, after transferring from another local motel where I was…
Hi, my name is Allison and I’m a 2009 transplant from WI. I thoroughly enjoy the animal welfare industry and have been involved in it on many different levels since I was a little kid. Being around animals has been not only been a wonderful hobby but a fun profession over the years. My appreciation…
Hello I’m Sabana, Cibolo’s sister. I am a torbie (tortie+tabby mix) and I have a small brown speck in my eyes that tells me apart from my brother. My front paws are declawed just like my brother and I’m feeling much much better after my dental visit. I’ll give you a nice soft purr if…
Hi, my name is Cibolo. I am a black and brown tiger tabby. My friends say I look too serious all the time… But I’m not, that’s just how I look! I really do enjoy when people pet my head and behind my ears. But not too much, let’s not get carried away! I also…
Meowww! Hi, my name is Iroh. I am a grey senior cat and really enjoy calm and friendly companionship with my human friends. I was found starving and alone, so a wonderful caring person took me here to Wild Blue. I really love it here, but can’t wait until a new family takes me home…
We moved to Colorado in June 2015 from Houston. We have LOVED living here. I met Debbie Carter in the cat food section of Walmart one afternoon. We started chatting and the next thing I know I’m volunteering for Wild Blue. Lesson learned, do not talk to anyone in the cat food aisle! But seriously,…
Hello, my name is Teresa, I have been a foster for Wild Blue since October 2017, when I started Shirley was going out of town and she brought me her foster kittens and a wealth of information which I greatly appreciated. One of the kittens she brought was Rialto, who ended up being a foster…
UPDATE! Dahlia has been adopted! From Dahlia’s foster mom: “[Dalhia’s Adopters] came to meet her last night and just fell in love with her!! They came as I was giving her a bath, so saw that process. Helped me get her into a new diaper and then saw her walk around and play a little. …
Meet Raji, the Bengal! He’s 10 years young, front declawed, neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated. Wandering cold and hungry in Security, CO for a couple of weeks, he walked up to a good Samaritan and asked for help. He’s been with us since Sept 2018 and needs a special person who can appreciate his distinct…
My name is Christine, and my family and I moved to Monument five years ago after my husband, Joel, retired from the Army. Together, Joel and I have a 19-year-old daughter named Mallory and a 16-year-old son named Nate—both are animal lovers, I’m proud to say! We have a geriatric terrier mix named Mia, two…
Meet Udall! A handsome 6 month old orange tabby guy looking for a home. His foster family made this great video of him to help him find a home. This is one of the many things we love about our foster families, they go above and beyond to help the kitties they love and foster.…
Hi, I’m Joyce Walker. I started as a foster with Wild Blue in June 2017 when one of the neighborhoods strays we had been feeding had kittens under our front porch. We foster failed on Alyria (fka Gladiola), our little tuxie girl so much purrsonality from that first litter. We also foster failed on a…
Here at the sanctuary, we are always going through supplies. We now realize that we have a need for beds for our furry residents! To meet existing needs and to populate the Critical Care unit, we need many more beds. Kuranda Shelter Beds are wonderful beds that our cats all love. They are easy to…
My name is Zaxby, I’m female and I was born on April 18, 2005. I’m a DSH and I have a beautiful dark tortoise shell coat. I had a loving home for most of my life, but when I started having some health issues I was brought to Wild Blue. I had treatment for my…
Hi, I’m Oklee! I was trapped in Colorado Springs as an outdoor stray, but I was too friendly to put back out there. I’m a big boy, but with a super sweet temperament. I’m not showing any issues with other kittens in the sanctuary, and tend to be more passive or timid if they challenge…
Before coming to Wild Blue, I was the furthest thing from being an animal lover. I never had any pets growing up, and, frankly, I always thought cats were aloof and obnoxious! But in early 2017, I had the opportunity to babysit a sweet, loving and playful cat who turned my negative attitude about cats…
Julie and I have been volunteering for Wild Blue since May of 2018. After our kids left the nest we were looking for opportunities to volunteer for causes we liked. We toured the Wild Blue sanctuary one Saturday afternoon, met Mike and petted many cats and knew this was the place! We started by fostering…
If you’ve ever glanced down at your furry best friend and wondered how long this marvelous little creature will be a part of your world, you’re not alone! The bad news: it unfortunately won’t be forever. The good news: domestic cats boast a fairly long lifespan that has only increased in the past 20 years…
Wild Blue was eager to help out with both hurricane Harvey in Texas and hurricane Irma in Florida providing local support to the families and the community animal organizations. We have learned that in a natural disaster it is not only the people and animals that need support, but it is also the community shelters…
I started volunteering with Wild Blue in August 2017. After we adopted our two Wild Blue kittens my stepdaughter wanted to join so I joined to do it with her, and I’m still going strong a year later. I love the fairs with Jenn and I especially enjoy helping our kitties find happy homes. When…
I’ve been a cat lover my entire life. I started fostering for Wild Blue when I discovered a feral mom had her 6 kittens in my backyard in May 2017. I immediately contacted Wild Blue and the very next day, they were all trapped and I became their foster mom. I wasn’t too confident I…
Our kittens and cats are adopted by a lot of great people from all over our area. While people adopt for different reasons, sometimes a new pet can have a big impact on their owners lives. This year, Petco is sponsoring the Holiday Wishes program, where adopters whose lives were changed by a pet they adopted…
It’s that time of year again, school busses rolling, and mornings seem to start that much earlier. Don’t forget Wild Blue when you shop at Amazon for school supplies, even the small purchases help us keep our cats safe, fed and happy. Thanks for shopping!
We’ll have some kitties, face painting and our merchandise at the annual Black Forest festival this Saturday, August 11. Information/Merchandise table from 8:00 to 3:30. Kitty Face Painting for Donation from 8:00 to 2:30. Kitten Kisses & Kuddles for Donation 11:00 to -2:00. We are in booth #7, just north of the community center building.…
While you are sharing pics of your summer vacay, is your cat posting some “thoughts of their own” on your furniture and drapes? Cats use spraying to communicate. The Spray It to Say It blog has some tips to help you figure out what your cat is “saying”- and find a solution.
Isn’t it time you treated your favorite furry friends with something special? Cats love the outdoors, but they also need to be safe. Catios provide a safe environment that also lets cats be outside. The best of both worlds! Check out the online offers in our store and be sure to use the Wild Blue discount…
I have been volunteering with Wild Blue for about a year and a half now. After my first day I completely fell in love with it. I’ve been a cat person since I could walk so I knew this was a place I could belong. I love the fact that there are no cages at…
I started volunteering at Wild Blue Cats in October 2016 after helping with a TNR project headed up by Allison Duval in Monument. It was such a rewarding experience that I decided to join the team. It all began with helping at the sanctuary on Monday evenings after work and has blossomed into a rewarding…
Meet Thayer! This 2-year-old is ready for his afternoon scratch! Thayer came to Wild Blue from a hoarding situation. This beautiful, handsome beau is kind and gentle, but can be a bit shy. With a slow approach, Thayer loves some good scratching on his head and even is thrilled to get a rump scratch or…
Hello, I am Mocha, a handsome male DSH Seal Point Siamese with gorgeous blue eyes. My owner passed away and I was transferred to Wild Blue. I enjoy some lovin’ and prefer your touch above the neck area, mostly due to an old fracture in my left hip that healed badly and is tender. Consequently,…
Meet Drezzy! Your Fuzzy Valentine, Sweet Comic Valentine! With a heart on his back, Drezzy will fill your home with love. This sweet cat loves to play with toys and while initially a little shy, he warms right away and never turns down play time. Drezzy, his brother Druzzy and their mom were found living…
Meet Lennon! All He Wants is Some Chillin’ Time! Lennon is a sweet male orange tabby who loves head scratches and chillin’. At the Wild Blue Sanctuary, he loves laying around in the outdoor catio on the artificial grass listening to the birds. His purrs can get pretty loud when you pet him and he loves…
Meet Kerry Phillips, our June volunteer of the month. Wild Blue asked Kerry to tell us something about his experience and here is what he said. I started volunteering at Wild Blue last October. I had attended events and made a few contributions before that but I had a job where I was on call…
Look Up High and Meet Abbie, Our Tightrope Walker! If you come to the sanctuary to meet Abbie, all you have to do is look up! You will always find Abbie on one of our high shelves doing her high wire act, or nestled in the corner. Abbie is a very sweet cat but has a…
Look Deep Into My Eyes….Kristoff Says You Will Adopt Me! If there ever were a cat with a hypnotizing gaze, it is Kristoff. His piercing green eyes will have you obeying every command. Kristoff was rescued from a hoarding situation where there were over 80 cats involved. He is a bit shy at first, but…
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Meet Emma! I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in your smile, you’re all I’ve ever wanted, and my (kitty) arms are open wide. Meet me, sweet Emma with the golden speckled eyes. I was rescued from an outdoor colony caretaker’s home when my…
Meet Traci Evans, the Wild Blue Cats Volunteer for May. When asked to tell us something about her, here is what she said. I lived in Pueblo, most of my life. I built Delta II rockets for 14 years and worked in a Hospital ER for 6 years. I remarried and moved to Black Forest.…
Kelsey has volunteered with Wild Blue Cats since July 2017. Kelsey spends most of her volunteer time with Mike and Jeff in Maya’s Village, caring for the feral colony. She loves socializing and taking pictures of the feral colony. Kelsey has always had a heart for animals, particularly felines. She volunteered four years at the…
Meow, meow! My name is Delhi and I’m an adult (DOB 6/10/12) domestic long hair orange girl who was abandoned at a vet clinic before Wild Blue came to my rescue. I’m the March Kitty of the Month celebrating all those who are Irish or wish that they were. My beautiful red locks would be…
Volunteers come to Wild Blue Cats with a variety of skills. When we met Jeff Laboissonniere we knew that he would be a perfect fit for us. Here is a little bit more about Jeff, our March Volunteer of the month. Jeff moved from Southern California to Colorado in August, 2006 following his company as…
No Such Thing As An Unloved Cat Wild Blue had never done a Valentine’s Day fundraising campaign before- it hadn’t even crossed our minds- but a newsletter from the folks at GivingGrid.com in 2018 gave us the nudge to see how our supporters would take to it. With GivingGrid’s tools, it was pretty easy to…
Why You Should Clip Your Cat’s Claws Clipping their claws is super easy to do, but I know the first few times you do it, it can seem scary. Why Not Just Declaw? For the health and well-being of your kitty, Wild Blue Cats! and most veterinarians recommend not declawing your kitty. In fact,…
Mroaw! I came from a family with a mentally challenged child that didn’t know how to treat me well. I know he didn’t intend to be mean, so I’m still nice to people, but I still don’t want anyone to get near me with a kitty brush. I’m also on a diet– I’m on a…
Hi my name is Kristen, I am 23, and I began volunteering for Wild Blue in July of 2017. I am on the 3rd Saturday adoption fair team, which I feel like I have learned a lot from. I had heard of Wild Blue a couple of years ago and decided I wanted to get…
Meow and hello! My name is Drezzy, though my foster mom called me my “Sweet Valentine”. I am a short haired black and white cat with a heart on my back. My estimated birthday is 4/12/17. My brother Druzzy and I came out of a juniper bush where we were living with my mom and…
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Not all kitties are immediately trusting of their new surroundings and their new caretakers. Some of them need a little more coaxing to recognize that they are in a safe place with people who aren’t going to hurt them. When your kitty’s history is one of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the process can take quite…
Join us in congratulating our volunteer of the month for January, Amy Mayberry! When asked to share a little bit about how she got involved in Wild Blue, here is what she said. My husband, Matt, and I have four kids (ages 8-13) in addition to 3 cats (two adopted from Wild Blue – Charley…
Declawing is Amputation Declawing is not just ‘trimming’ a cat’s nails, it’s a surgical procedure akin to removing the last joint on a human finger or the last joint of a human toe…except with a cat, it’s removing ends of all their toes on their front or back feet. Think about that for a moment,…
Wild Blue has grown tremendously over the past year, so it’s no surprise that we rescued a record high number of kitties in 2017. To keep up with the demand on our volunteers and our resources (we’re a volunteer-run organization, after all), we’re making a handful of changes this year. One such change is our…
Join us in congratulating Paige for being awarded our volunteer of the month. When asked what got her interested in Wild Blue, here is what she said… Starting with a black and white cat named Punkins, who slept in the crib with me soon after I was born, I’ve had a lifetime of living with…
Nothing can irk a pet owner faster than destroying furniture. Here are some helpful hints to deter your cat from scratching your favorite spot. Trim Your Cat’s Nails Trimming your cat’s nails can be a very effective way to stop a cat scratching furniture. Purchase nail trimmers specifically for cats and hold your cat firmly…
Debbie grew up an Army brat which allowed her the wonderful opportunity to live throughout the world…….she was born in Japan, and started 1st grade in France, finally graduating from high school in Greece. She now tells her grandkids the stories. She is an ex-nurse who worked in the VA system during the Vietnam war.…
Deming came to us as a teeny kitten with a bad case of feline herpes that fused his eye shut and ultimately required surgery. His herpes, though no longer dangerous to him, still manifests in some sneezes and eye goop, but it’s nothing a damp wet rag can’t handle. Unfortunately, he was overlooked because of…
I don’t come from Utah, but they named me that anyway. I am a little bit of a loner in that I kind of like being the only one around. Other cats sometimes get on my nerves, and I definitely would prefer a quiet home. Come stop by and say hi next time you are…
I am a real beauty, and sweet to boot! Have some extra time, please brush me because I looooove to be brushed. I am FIV positive which is why my eyes are a little weepy. But I can live a very long and comfortable life right there on your comfy couch. Come see if I…
If you have been to the sanctuary, you have met me….I am hard to miss. My name is Sunshine, but I can be a little moody at times but I am learning how to tolerate people and situations.
Mwrewouw! I do like to talk and let you know how I am doing, I guess that is why they call me Oracle. I am a sweet female tabby with a little bit of an opinion. Come visit me at the sanctuary.
My name is Baby, but that does not mean I am one. I am a quiet, sweet older calico who would love a lap to sit on. Come visit me at the sanctuary and see how I would fit into your home.
I am a total cuddle bug who loves head scratches more than anyone. Got some time? Rub my chin, neck, and cheeks and I will sit with your for hours! Being FIV positive is not a big deal, but I need someone to provide me special attention as I get older.
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Kevin Hogan, 19, has been a volunteer with Wild Blue since 2012. Kevin has high functioning autism and some learning challenges. Fortunately, Lauri Cross made a connection with Kevin and invited him to begin volunteering at the rescue in 2012. At first, Kevin only worked at the shelter, with assistance. Over the years, he has progressed to working the…
When we received a call about a kitten that couldn’t walk and had a bloody nose, we knew we had to get them to a vet ASAP. Bleeding from the nose coupled with disorientation or being uncoordinated often meant heavy trauma, like being hit by a car or falling from a height. Wild Blue gets several…
Deming came to us as a teeny kitten with a bad case of feline herpes that fused his eye shut and ultimately required surgery. His herpes, though no longer dangerous to him, still manifests in some sneezes and eye goop, but it’s nothing a damp wet rag can’t handle. Unfortunately, he was overlooked because of…
Receiving the Call When we received a call about a kitten that couldn’t walk and had a bloody nose, we knew we had to get them to a vet ASAP. Bleeding from the nose coupled with disorientation or being uncoordinated often meant heavy trauma, like being hit by a car or falling from a height. Wild…
Please join us in congratulating team member – Namtip – as our AUGUST volunteer of the month! She says “I relocated from Thailand about 8 years ago and the first couple years trying to adjust to life in the U.S. were very hard. I became very homesick and missed my cats in Thailand very much.…
I’m a very loving, short-haired, 1-year-old male kitty with dense, plush fur that everyone enjoys snuggling into and really cute markings on my head and tail. I’m eager to be around people and I also enjoy the company of the other cats at my foster home. I came to Wild Blue when I was just a few days old and have had…
