Metro Cat Rescue needs your help so that we can continue to help cats left to die in the streets. We are DROWNING in bills for food, medical costs and supplies. Donate at our GoFundMe Page or click on this Link for the Amazon Wish List. MetroCatRescue@gmail.com is the address for PayPal. Checks can be sent to Metro Cat Rescue, Anthony Olszewski, 297 Griffith Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307. Please DO contribute so that Metro Cat Rescue has the resources to be there to save abandoned kittens and cats.
Anthony Olszewski and friends have been saving kittens and cats for for many years. We intervene where a cat is about to die — like those abandoned to the cruel horrors of the street by heartless owners. We also care for kittens that shelters routinely kill for being “too much trouble” — like Little Blake with ringworm shown here. The Metro Cat Rescue Facebook Page shows just some of the many more cats and kittens that we rescued in only the last few years.
We are formally organized under the name Metro Cat Rescue as a not for profit. All volunteer — receiving neither grants nor tax payer dollars — it’s only with community support that Metro Cat Rescue can save kittens and cats in need.
Our dream is to establish a facility to provide care for homeless kittens and cats with easily treated but contagious conditions — those innocents that now elsewhere regularly are made to die. Sadly, a lack of funds has kept Metro Cat Rescue’s goal on a distant horizon. Without the necessary resources, each day there are cats that we can’t help. Indeed, last summer, there was a dip in donations and adoptions. I would not let the cats go hungry, so I scraped by eating little more than bread, rice and beans myself.
Little Blake the Ouija Cat, is just one of our success stories. On August 20, 2012. she was rescued after being abandoned on Central Ave. near the post office. Too weak to stand, the very young kitten was covered with fleas. She also had an eye infection, ear mites, ringworm and intestinal parasites.
Luckily, the tyke was small enough and the day was warm enough so that her entire body could be dipped in the bathroom sink. The fleas still on the head were carefully removed with a fine comb. And that was the easy part! The other conditions required considerable care and the application of medication.
The second picture is from a couple of weeks later. Strength and confidence growing, Blake here had commandeered the recycling bin as her abode.
Just six months later, Blake has become a regal lady, as she still is today.
Little Blake is only one of the many cats that are happy and healthy today because of Metro Cat Rescue’s quick action.
Please do support Metro Cat Rescue! All too often I’ve had to spend my own grocery money to make sure that the cats are well fed. If Metro Cat Rescue had the resources for more space and basic equipment, there’s so much more that we could do. The donation of a used SUV or van would mean so much. With dependable transportation, we’d be able to save so many more kittens and cats.
It’s secure, quick and convenient to use the DONATE button at GoFundMe. If everyone reading this gave SOMETHING, we’d be well on the way to providing for suffering cats left to fend for themselves. There’s no such thing as a contribution that’s too small. Every bit — little or large — means a lot and makes a BIG difference!
It would be particularly wonderful if you chose to sustain the mission of Metro Cat Rescue by establishing a monthly donation through our PayPal account. The address to use is MetroCatRescue@gmail.com. Any amount will be a huge help. Unfortunately, right now we have no idea what our funding will be next month — or even next week. Helping to make it possible for Metro Cat Rescue to plan for the future will mean so many more kittens and cats will be saved.
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Metro Cat Rescue has resumed flea market fundraisers at 3396 Kennedy Blvd (near Griffith St.), Jersey City, 07307. Want to help? Do you have anything to donate that we can sell? Email MetroCatRescue@gmail.com or text 201-205-5390 some pictures of what you want to donate. Anything that we can sell even for $1 is great! Pots, pans, dishes, cups, cutlery, small appliances, good condition toys and games, house plants, comic books, graphic novels, exercise equipment, bicycles, fish tanks, tools, game consoles. . .
Old photos — particularly black and white — are good.
Unfortunately, computers and cell phones over 3 years old can’t be used. (Except for IBM PS2 computers.) CRT computer displays can’t be used. Shoes need to be new in the box. Clothes need to be new with tags. No stuffed toys unless new in the original packaging.
Bart was a feral cat who just showed up a couple of years ago. He moved inside and is doing very well.Bart helped setup the tables for the fundraiser.* * *We ALWAYS need food and supplies! Here's the Link to the Metro Cat Rescue Amazon Wish list:www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/D3HIJERAVBQFPlease email questions to MetroCatRescue@gmail.com instead of posting inquiries as comments.MetroCatRescue.com#CatRescue #Kittens #Cats #Charity #OutdoorCats#NeighborhoodCats #CommunityCats ... See MoreSee Less
NYC emailed that this cat found a home. There are many others still waiting.***SAFE 6/5/23****SHELTER PLEA* Gorgeous Mother to Be NALA Is Heavily Pregnant and Needs Rescue ASAP! Nala is a pregnant DSH who was with her owners for 2 yrs and it is unknown when she has last been to the vet. She is being surrendered due to her owner passing.Brooklyn Center NALA 1731142Y | Female | 9lbs | O/SBEHAVIOR:Animal ID: 173114Animal Name: NalaBreed: Domestic Short HairThis animal came from:Origin AddressSpay/Neuter statusNoDate of Intake31-May-2023Is this cat having litter box issues?YesIf yes, Please elaborate:she has been urinating and defecating outside of the litter box once her pregnancy got further along.Basic Information:Nala is a pregnant DSH who was with her owners for 2 yrs and it is unknown when she has last been to the vet. She is being surrendered due to her owner passing.Previously lived with:2 adults 2 children 3 DSHHow is this cat around strangers?Owner states that she is friendly and outgoing with strangers and plays gently with adultsHow is this cat around children?she has lived with an 8 & 17 y/o and is respectful, affectionate and usually tolerant and she plays gently with themHow is this cat around other cats?she has lived with 3 other DSH and is relaxed and affectionate with them and plays gently with themHow is this cat around dogs?she has not spent time around dogs so behavior is unknownBehavior NotesShe has never had a bath or her nails trimmed. She isn't bothered when you pick her up and hold her and when you put her in a carrier.Bite history:no known bite historyEnergy level/descriptors:lowHas this cat ever had any medical issues?YesMedical Notesshe is pregnantFor a New Family to KnowShe is friendly, and likes to follow you around and play with balls and string. She's an indoor only and eats 9 Lives wet and dry food 3x a day. She uses an uncovered litterbox with clumping litter. She uses a rough rope scratching post.Behavior Notes: Upon intake, she walked out of the box she arrived in and allowed to be scanned. Once on the table she tried to flee off of the table, she was quickly placed in the den.MEDICAL:Vet TreatmentsDate AdministeredVet Treatment TypeRoute of AdministrationTreatment ResultAdministered by External Vet5/31/2023Rabies Vaccine5/31/2023FVRCP Annual5/31/2023Microchip Implantation5/31/2023Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel5/31/2023Weigh5/31/2023Flea/Tick - Frontline5/31/2023FeLV/FIV SnapNegativeVet Treatments DueDate DueVet Treatment Type6/14/2023Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel6/30/2023Flea/Tick - Frontline6/30/2023Weigh5/31/2024FVRCP Annual5/31/2024Rabies VaccineMedicationsMedicationAmount DispensedRoute of AdministrationFrequencyDate FromDate ToDoses AdministeredVet NameReasonNotesInstructionsNo medications administered to this animal.Drug UsageNo drugs administered to this animal.Vet ConsultationsDateReasonsVet NotesVetDate Resolved31-May-2023DVM IntakeVet Notes: 3:49 PM[DVM Intake]DVM Intake ExamEstimated age: 1 to 3 years of ageMicrochip noted on Intake? negativeHistory: owner surrenderSubjective:Observed Behavior - tries to flee exam table, tolerated all medical handlingIs there evidence of Cruelty? noneIs there evidence of Neglect? noneIs there evidence of Trauma? noneObjectiveT = NPP = 180R = eupneicBCS 5/9EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge notedOral Exam: clean adult dentitionPLN: No enlargements notedH/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneicABD: Non painful, no masses palpatedU/G: distended abdomen, lactating, late term pregnantMSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coatCNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalitiesRectal: externally normalAssessmentLate term pregnantPrognosis:ExcellentPlan:Intake tasksContact New Hope for placementCTM while in careSURGERY:Okay for surgery ** PLEASE NOTE ** KITTENS under the age of 8 weeks or weighing 2 pounds or less CAN ONLY be PULLED by a RESCUE!!!! IF INTERESTED, PLEASE contact a RESCUE ASAP!!!For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following:If you are local to NYC, and within 4 hrs of NYS and NJ and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or message our FB page with our experienced volunteers that will do their best to guide you through the process.* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*If you can get to the shelters in NYC:(212) 788-4000 (wait through the prompts to reach a live person)Email - adoption@nycacc.orgwww.nycacc.org/Adopt.htmwww.facebook.com/NYCACC/www.nycacc.org/about/locationsIf you are within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC or NJ and cannot get to the shelter: You must apply to a New Hope rescue shelter partner.Here's a list of New Hope shelter rescue partners (must contact individual rescues):www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hope/nhpartnersFor approved adopters,There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.The NYC ACC foster program:www.nycacc.org/get-involved/foster... 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Metro Cat Rescue needs your help so that we can help kittens and cats in need. Here's the Link to the Metro Cat Rescue GoFundMe Page to donate:www.gofundme.com/f/metro-cat-rescueA surgeon saw Fluffy today for a growth in an ear. Thankfully, she is a good candidate for laser surgery for the growth in her ear. This is going to be very expensive.Metro Cat Rescue has been caring for Fluffy for around five years. When found, she was living outside under a car. Very calm around people, Fluffy must have originally been a pet in a home. We brought her in just before the weather turned very cold back then. Fluffy is in a large room with several other rescues, but mostly keeps to herself. * * * Here's the Link to help Metro Cat Rescue help kittens and cats in need:www.gofundme.com/metro-cat-rescue-homeless-moms/MetroCatRescue@gmail.com is the address to use to donate with Paypal.* * *Please do support Metro Cat Rescue! All too often I've had to spend my own grocery money to make sure that the cats were well fed. If Metro Cat Rescue had better facilities and a used SUV or van for transportation, there's so much more that we could do.Take a look at the Photos here on the Metro Cat Rescue Facebook Page and you'll see just some of the many cats that we've helped.Metro Cat RescueInstead of posting questions as comments, email inquiries toMetroCatRescue@gmail.comHere's the Link to the Metro Cat Rescue Amazon Wish list:www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/D3HIJERAVBQFMetroCatRescue.com/#catrescue#kittens#cats#charity#outdoorcats#neighborhoodcats#communitycats... See MoreSee Less
