A Touching MeoowzResQ Adoption Story by foster Jan D. Jacqueline Rodriguez was in the prime of life, enjoying college and working when she noticed a bump along her right cheek. After several failed attempts at diagnosis, she received the devastating news that there was cancer in one of her salivary … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rescue Stories
They Just Keep Getting Cuter!
Lexi’s foster, Patty, sent some more update photos and a short video of the kittens. These cuties will be available for adoption in about four weeks.
Update on Lexi and her Kittens
Lexi’s little darling kittens are now six and a half weeks old. They are getting so big! The orange and white, male, is Sugarfoot. The black and white, male, is Berkeley. The white with a striped tail, male, is Soleih. The Siamese mix, female, is Ashley. Berkeley is the … Continue reading →
Cheese Pop
A few months ago, Cheese Pop was rescued late at night from down by the harbor with five other tame, sweet, abandoned kittens. His “before” picture is the very next morning at the vet. The grapefruit on his stomach is a hernia. The vet thought someone kicked him so hard it ruptured his intestines. … Continue reading →
Big Boy Adopted!
This was the weekend for big kitties. Shadow, a 20+ pound Russian blue, was also adopted this weekend. Here is Big Boy‘s story told by Diane, the event coordinator for the Petco Mission Viejo events. Sue Yandell, on the right in the photo, came to Petco with her daughter and … Continue reading →
Abandoned by her Owners
This beautiful Russian blue was abandoned by her owners along with two other cats. Residents of the building where they lived had all been chipping in to feed and look out for the three adult cats. When this cat had her first kitten outside, one of the residents brought her … Continue reading →
The Little River Rat
Pearl was rescued as a tiny tot down by the Long Beach Harbor. One of our volunteers was flagged over one night by some rock fishermen who said they had been hearing a kitten screaming for hours but couldn’t find the kitten. Everyone set out with flashlights and finally found Pearl screaming her head off, all … Continue reading →
Another Broken Kitty Ready for Adoption
Do you remember our sexy little man, Bopper? Some of you donated to his surgery and, thanks to you, he is all healed and ready for his forever family. He will require no further medical attention and will lead a normal, healthy life. You can meet him today at the adoption … Continue reading →
It’s a Special Birthday
Athena and her family were quite the celebrities on our Facebook page for several months. Some of you may remember the story of Tomato, aka Athena, but for those who don’t, here’s the background. Just over a year ago, MeoowzaResQ saved Tomato from a high-kill shelter where she would have been euthanized … Continue reading →
Miss Pippa Ready for Adoption!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to help Miss Pippa. Thanks to your generosity, she is completely healed – as good as new – and ready for her chance at a happy, long life. Miss Pippa is an adorable Turkish van kitten who is cuddly, confident, playful, and … Continue reading →
Our Tiny Miracle
Welcome! MeoowzResQ’s tiniest family member has arrived. This weekend, MeoowzResQ got a call to help with a hoarding situation down in San Diego. We listened when a rescuer asked us to help an older mother cat and her newborn kitten. This calico mommy is 14 years old and just had a litter on … Continue reading →
Cornflake’s Happy Turn of Events
Cornflake has seen some ups and downs in her short life. She was rescued as a very young kitten, presumably from a shelter, by a well-meaning private rescuer. When the rescuer died, it turned into a hoarding situation with deplorable conditions. The cats left alone by her death were not … Continue reading →
Boy George — the Kitty who Almost Wasn’t
Boy George is a perfect example of why we don’t test kittens for FeLV. He was rescued from the Riverside shelter and adopted out to a nice family last September at about three months of age. The family took him to the veterinarian who tested him for FeLV and his … Continue reading →
Miss Pippa Update
Miss Pippa is doing very well. She saw Dr.Coghlan at 17th Street Animal Hospital last weekend and is now scheduled to get the pin in her leg removed and be spayed next Friday. Miss Pippa is loving and so sweet. She likes other kitties and her favorite thing to do … Continue reading →
Updates on Special Medical Needs Kitties
It’s great to get away for awhile, but then there is always the catching up. I have gotten a little behind on updates so they are all here together. Miss Pippa finally went from the vet to her foster on January 29th. She is recovering well and protects her little leg while … Continue reading →
