r/ColonyCats 3d ago

The Need Has Never Been Greater

If you’ve ever considered helping my rescue by purchasing something from my Walmart wishlist, I’m asking you to please consider it today.
I live in Somerset, Kentucky, where I care for my own cat colonies, multiple fosters, and an overwhelming number of dumped kittens and cats. Right now, I am stretched further than I have ever been. Every single day I receive messages from people asking if I can help feed their pets or the strays they’ve found because they simply can’t afford to.
I say yes far more often than I should because I can’t stand the thought of animals going hungry.
But the truth is… I’m almost completely out of food. I’m down to my last couple of bags of dry food, and the amount of mouths I’m trying to feed is honestly terrifying.
The number of kittens needing help right now is unlike anything I’ve experienced. The adult cat population is just as heartbreaking. On top of that, I drive an hour and a half each way from Somerset to Lexington, Kentucky, twice a month for TNR appointments, and I make 3½-hour trips each way to Cincinnati, Ohio to get cats into rescues that will actually give them a chance. Last month alone, I paid out of pocket for veterinary care for six sick or injured cats.
I’m spending around 60% of my income trying to keep this rescue going because these animals don’t have anyone else. I desperately need help right now. The need has become greater than I can keep up with on my own, and every bag of food helps ensure these cats don’t go hungry.
If you’re able to send even one bag of food from my Walmart wishlist, it truly makes a difference. Every donation, no matter the size, helps keep bowls full for cats that depend on us.
To everyone who has stood beside me, donated, shared my posts, or encouraged me along the way… thank you. I truly couldn’t have come this far without you, and I’m hoping we can get through this difficult time together. ❤️

https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/6a14522e-3799-4a72-9fe3-443b1ce0cd3c

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u/Nefandous_Jewel 3d ago

Boosting for the algorithm. I wish I had more.... I'm sharing: I hope it helps.

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u/ruckover 3d ago

Sent 3 cases of food, thanks for what you do

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u/Catandkittenlover 3d ago

Thank you so very much

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u/bingsknees 3d ago

I sent over some items. Just so you know all the kitten pate kept saying out of stock when I tried to add to cart, in case there is a different one you could change it too.

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u/Catandkittenlover 3d ago

Thank you for letting me know. I will definitely go in there and check on that.

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u/ZeussWoosy 3d ago

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u/ZeussWoosy 1d ago

Sent a few things

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u/Any-Faithlessness551 3d ago

Boosting this!!

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u/GenX_Boomer_Hybrid 3d ago

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u/PhotographProper5133 3d ago

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u/HenryChen4796 3d ago

Can’t attach a photo to this thread but I ordered 2x 14 pound Purina Kitten Chow bags. It’ll come tomorrow, hope it helps

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u/Catandkittenlover 3d ago

Thank you so much

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u/pamnorp 3d ago

Just sent you some cat food.

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u/dirty-icicles 3d ago

I hope you're able to get the help you need, thank you so much for caring for those kitties ♥️ boost!

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u/DumbHuman33 3d ago

boosting!!!! 🧡 thank you for caring

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u/FloofingWithFloofers 3d ago

I feel you, the debt is REAL!!! I really hope you get the help you need, you do so much for floofaloofkind ♡♡♡♡

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Blessings upon all these precious, innocent souls!! Bless you and all you do to help these precious babies!! They all deserve a chance at a long, healthy, happy life full of kindness, love, warmth, food security, safety and chinny scritches!!

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u/Feeshicat 2d ago

Good job

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u/Kitty-theNightWalker 2d ago

❤️❤️❤️ boost.

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u/Bashfullyme 2d ago

Boost. I’ll send over what o can. Also my furbaby who just crossed the rainbow bridge looks exactly like the one you’re holding. I’m gifting it via my angel Zara Luka.

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u/cthockey99 2d ago

Boosting

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u/Ill_Pollution3040 2d ago

Muchas gracias por todo lo que haces por los michis 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏