Rescuing six FeLV+ kittens
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This crew had a rough start to life. After losing both of their moms unexpectedly, several weeks later we learned that all six kittens were born with FeLV, or Feline Leukemia Virus. Our understanding of feline viruses like FeLV has changed significantly over the last few years. It affects different cats in different ways. FeLV+ cats can live happy healthy lives for much longer than is commonly understood. Recent studies indicate the median lifespan for a healthy FeLV+ cat can be six years.
Wren and Piper have been adopted, but Lark, Robin, and Dove are still looking for their forever home! They deserve a life filled with love, playtime and comfort. And of course, tomorrow is never guaranteed for any of us.
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I have fostered for a special needs animal rescue group for almost 20 years. Seven years ago I rescued a group of 5 kittens and two tested positive for FeLV. At that time they were given a prognosis of 6 months to 1 year to live so I adopted them permanently with the intention of giving them a happy life even though it would be a short one. Today they are a little more than seven years old and very healthy. They still test positive for FeLV but have shown absolutely no health issues associated with the disease. For my husband and I, they are the light of our lives and we are thankful every day that we brought them into our home. Please do not be afraid to adopt an FeLV cat or any special needs animal. It's such an added blessing to know you helped a soul in need.
good job, the gift you give is priceless, thanks for giving these animals such opportunities
I was gonna cry it is so CUTE!!!!!!!
This is beautiful. Just beautiful. I am so glad you all got the happiness you guys deserved.
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@@TheDualismOfKoala When a cat gets FeLV, one of several things can happen, they might entirely throw off the virus, becoming immune, but antibody positive (so always have a virus test done, which takes about two weeks, not the instant result you can get for the antibody test). Or they can become fatally ill and die. Or they can become persistently viraemic (which is very common). The persistently viraemic cats may at some point throw off the virus, hence the need for repeat virus tests, or they may carry it all their lives. At some point, when they are run down or their immunity is low, they may develop a lymphosarcoma (cancer of the lymph glands) which will kill them, or have an illness they just can't fight off.
I had two FeLV+ cats in the days before there was a vaccine for it. One died from Thymic Lymphosarcoma which made it hard for her to breathe. The other died from a tumour of the liver, related to FeLV. The first one died at just 2 years, the second at 6 years.
So yes, it can lie 'dormant' but a cat can also throw it off. How this is done is a mystery and one which medical researches have tried to unravel as it provides hope for a related human condition HIV (which is more like FeLV than like FIV). Neither virus is transmissible between humans and cats.
I'm so sorry to hear about the mums....that must have been absolutely awful. Thank you for taking care of the young ones.
Yes,
Ffs what's wrong with people.. these cats are a gift from god
@@gamer-by2tx huh?
@@bytblox3366 the mum being poisoned is what I'm referring to...
@@gamer-by2tx i mean i feel like it wasnt on purpose that they put rat poison
I have been chronically ill for years and hearing someone say that our medical status does not define us was very moving.
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Well, I wasn't expecting to be absolutely sobbing this early in the morning
This is the first somewhat sad video Flatbush has produced, but it's all part of caring for stray cats.
@@1940limited There are a couple more videos that are absolutely tear-jerkers.
@@1940limited oh no... the first one that really got me was Lionel. oh god.
@@kateh3718 That one had a happy ending, didn't it?
@@1940limited lionel's story was very sad. he died shortly after being adopted out from FIP. he was very loved in his short life, but it is still heartbreaking.
I miscarried this morning and something about your video makes me feel more at peace. Fingers crossed that the remaining kitties get adopted ❤️
Awww 😢 I’m so sorry to hear that Madison. It’s amazing how much you can fall in love with someone who hasn’t been born yet. My DIL had a miscarriage, it was so heartbreaking.
My sincere condolences, Madison. Truly. Nothing else I say will help.
sorrow is somehow good for us isn't it, it joins us to everything. Though nobody ever wants it! I am terribly sorry for your loss, sending you warm wishes.
Sorry for your loss
Condolences on your loss, ma'am.
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After finishing this video, this really resonated with me. I try to provide a home for fish that have congenital deformities or oddities because they often tend to be discarded. One of mine has a chronic virus that can shorten lifespans greatly but I love her just as much. We took in a young, scraggly angelfish with fin-rot and he has grown up to be a strong, healthy boy. All these types of animals deserve love even if it makes them different. Keep doing what you do, it's seriously amazing.
Amazing. I never heard of adopting fish. So many people do wonderful things for wild life.
Your story made me smile. You are right. Perfect does not mean beautiful. Our last rescue wouldn't have won any beauty contests but now he is healthy and happy and safe and adored. Keep up the good work you do.
@@1940limited Well most of them aren't wild at all. They are bred and in many cases done in an enviroment where losses are expected as part of the business. Makes it kind of tough considering wether you are doing good for a fish by buying it or doing bad for the other ones that will be bred in bad conditions from the revenue.
You are a good person.
Whenever we sees a fish with deformities in a shop, we also try to get them. So far, we had one who was blind, and one with a deformed spine, and one with teared fins, who was abused by the other fishes.The man in the shop didn't really want to give them to us, even free, because of their deformities.
Both lived happily in our pond with the other fishes, in absolutely peace.
The one with the deformed spine grew so much, his/her spine after some time became totally normal.
Beautiful ❤️❤️
The kittens had no spice to them. Very sweet.
they had a little spice 1/10 just a wee bit o hissing before they were "aquired"
As a disabled person, "We are not defined by our medical status" Hits real hard. As always, I'm glad these cats have you- all the fosterers and carers over there in Flatbush.
My much loved cat, DrBirdie, had a live expectancy of 6 years and lived up to the ripe old age of 13, despite being FeLV+. The only downside was a shortage of breath and a deep dislike of vets. I really love what you're doing!
Wow, that is amazing!
This made me cry! The same thing happened to me in 2013. I rescued a mixed litter of 6 kittens who nursed from the same mom cat who had FeLV. Nobody would adopt the kittens so we kept them. They were the most wonderful, beautiful kittens in the world! The vet told us they wouldn't live past 2 years. Our first sweetheart passed at 10 months old, and for the next 7 months, one by one they all passed away. We are forever changed by that experience, but we wouldn't change a thing. We loved them till the end and beyond! They were incredible kittens! Love from Texas
Such sweetness deepened that you were willing to have a heartache for each. Thank you.
They all will be waiting for you at heavens gate
I have a 6 year-old FELV positive cat (soon to be 7 years old) and she is perfectly healthy! She does require a few extra visits to the vet, but she's worth it.
Seeing the blood all over the dens was haunting, the poor things.
I adopted my extremely handsome FELV+ (and FIV+) positive 3 year old cat early last year! He’s brought such a light into my life and I have no regrets…….. hoping he lives long and healthy with me
I literally cant make it through one of these videos without sobbing. When people asked me what I want for christmas I told them to donate to you guys. Thank you so much for the wonderful work you do
Those poor kitties. Thank God you're there to care for them.
I had to say goodbye to one of the best friends I've ever had a few years ago. Herman was the most loyal and loving boy. He was diagnosed with FELV at 6 months old and at the time I was told he wouldn't make it past 2 years, that I should actually consider putting him down! He made it a little over 14 years and gave us so much love. I miss him dearly and hope no one lets a diagnosis like that discourage them from providing a loving home to a deserving pet. I would give anything to hold him one more time, Herman you are so missed sweet boy!!! Thank you Flatbush Cats for all you do ❤
14 years!! thats amazing! he mustve been so loved
FeLV ! I dealt with rescues with it who lived with few difficulties, and some who had no obvious symptoms. Others passed away. It is some comfort to know that FeLV research has been useful in the initial research on treatment for human AIDS.
I had the FeLV cats mixed in with my other rescues, who had previously been vaccinated against FeLV-none caught the virus.
After adopting a tuxedo kitten earlier this year that was roaming outside I've just come to the conclusion that all tuxedo cats are agents of chaos. Oddly enough I named her Piper. I hope the remaining three find homes!
I also have s tuxedo cat. We adopted him from our local shelter. His name is Sergio. He is very energetic! Still a bit skidish and doesnt like to be held yet. Any advice?
@@Runaddict1167 I suggest getting a LOT of toys for him to play with and occupy him. Piper is very energetic and needs a lot of toys to play with or she'll be a tornado all day. She loves things she can chase and chew on but also those cardboard cat scratchers too
I had a tuxedo cat in the past. She was very intent on hunting and not so much into canoodling. I took her to the wilderness in Montana once and she was so thrilled! I think that was the highlight of her whole life. She kept coming back into the cabin window to tell me about her latest big adventure. And purring like mad.
My tuxedo certainly is!
oh my gosh when the orange kitty was pawing the footage of them as kittens, it was like he was telling them it's going to be okay 😭
We adopted a 6 year old FeLV+ cat about 2 years ago now. She is the softest, kindest, snuggliest cat I have ever had. She is wonderful with my daughter. I wouldn’t trade her for the world ❤️
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My cat is FeLV+, he is 13 and doing well, he is my life I love him so much. Hi from Italy!
I'd say be attentive but don't worry as it's probably nothing. After what's been going on over the past two years, I have a hard time believing anything any "expert" says in the chapter of deadly viruses: People will take any ordinary flu or condition and twist it into something murderous that's gonna cause everyone to drop like flies. If a being looks and acts perfectly healthy for a steady amount of time, that means they are healthy.
Usually at some point these rescue videos have me tearing up due to how big of a cat person I am, but this one really got me. I had a FeLV+ cat that my family had adopted from a friend. They had learned her status and couldn't deal with having to take care of her afterwards, so we took her in. We knew we had a limited amount of time with her, but we cherished it. Kiara was the first cat I had since my previous one, Momo, passed away after 12 years of a great life when I was 12. She was amazing, and everything I needed after the death of Momo. She was soft, with muted tortoiseshell colours. She was smaller, and slim, but very agile. She had all the love in the world for my entire family, but especially me. We took care of her the best we could, and gave her a great last two years of life.
But I never got to say goodbye. She died abruptly during an emergency trip to the vet, and I was delivered the news at school. I never regretted loving her for a day, and I never will. The only thing I wish I could go back and change is getting to see her one final time before she passed. She'll forever be in my heart. Please adopt FeLV+ cats, they deserve all of the love you have to offer.
I can't imagine how black your heart must be to lay out rat poison for dogs and cats. Thank you for everything you do.
The poison wasn't layed out specifically for stray/feral cats and dogs. The individual who put the poison out likely had a rat problem, and was possibly ignorant of the fact that a poisoned rat becomes poison itself for any animal that then eats that rat. The rats those mother cats ate were either alive, or had already passed from the poison and looked like a free, easy meal. I do agree it's unfortunate, though, and hopefully they were educated on methods of pest control that are more humane on the rats *and* other animals that may come in contact.
A lot of people have total indifference to animals and even hate cats. I guess they're the ones that gives videos like this thumbs down. They troll cat videos at times, too, with nasty comments. I'll never understand it.
I mean we do it for rats
@@Tressym. You never know about people.....our rear neighbor used to line his fence with some sort of netting so cats wouldn't walk along the top. We would rip down what we could reach. He once tried making it electrifying! We had words with him, that was many years ago. But I wouldn't put it past him to lay out a trap or poison.
@@flask223 it’s a terrible way for rats to die too
I had an FeLv cat my mom brought home from the paper mill where she worked at the time. A group of employees cane together to TNR and feed the Mill Cats. Sylvester, a beautiful medium-haired tuxedo male. He was sick abs was sneezing green secretions. I could hear him breathe. He was lethargic but responsive-just a very sweet cat in a bad situation.
Well the employees were kind and caring and made sure the animals had food it was a dangerous place for a cat. We took him to the vet and found out he had SELV as well as FIV. We began giving him oral interferon on alternating weeks. Eventually he was receiving the interferon once a day all the time. This kept him alive for 16 months. When his breathing became heavy and his liver and kidneys were enlarged we had to say goodbye in August 2000. It broke my heart. Sylvester was such a lovely part of our lives for a little over a year and his life mattered and we were so privileged to have known this beautiful animal and the love he had to give.
When I decided to commit to cats again (as an expatriate), I purposefully looked for an older, less adoptable pair. I got a 4 1/2 year old ordinary black and white brother-sister pair. Not long afterwards, a street cat I would sometimes feed and pet got sick. He really wanted to come home with me. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day with a carrier and he went right in. I had to wait to see a vet as it was the holidays, so he quarantined in a spare room. He was docile and used the litter box. As he had calicivirus (stomatitis and other problems), he ended up quarantined for almost 2 months, and my others were vaccinated just in case (I was told they were vaccinated when I got them- but I had no proof). I was told the new cat was about the same age (5 then). He was so skinny when he came home! He had lots of problems- eventually had dental extractions- but he’s the most loving and sweet cat! It’s not cheap, but he’s worth every penny. They’ll all (Suzy, Woosi, and Valjean) be 9 next year. They’re happy, playful, maybe a bit fat. Valjean was diagnosed with CKD, but it’s well managed. When I first got him checked out, I was glad he didn’t have FIV or FELV, but felt overwhelmed. The first few months I was squirting something in his eyes, mouth, ears almost every time I visited him. Now he’s been doing great (except one urinary infection) for years! He’s my special boy!! No regrets, even if I didn’t know what I was getting into back in 2017!
Now he's 11 and still going strong! He had huge bladder stones removed last year, but now is on special food.
The narration...the background music.. the message... damnit I love you Flatbush
When you look at the conditions of these little sweeties when they were found, it's pretty clear that would not have lasted long. Thank you for nurturing the five of them, and helping them grow-up strong and healthy. And thank you for providing Finch with love and care before he passed.
And they wouldn’t have had their mothers either.
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Some months ago, a big tomcat started to live in our garden. He didn't really love our other cats, but it isn't really a surpise sinve he wasn't neutered.
He is otherwise a big cuddlebug, always seek the attention. Now he was neutered, with the help of an organization, some his teeth were pulled, and the tartar removed, ect. Unfortunately he was tested positive for FIV, but so far, there wasn't any health issue with him. Now he accepts more our cats, and doesn't start a fight with them whenever he sees them.
It breaks my heart about the mommy cats and little Finch 😢
I lost a gorgeous stray to FELV. HOBBES, was (8) yrs. when he died. He was a mess when he walked into my car, Orange & White, super long fur. Gorgeous. He was slated to be put down, we took him anyway. He lived in quarantine, warm food, indoor only, already neutered, loved to be brushed. He succumbed to pneumonia, nothing could be done. Awful when he died. But, you know what FLATBUSH I would do it again, in a heart beat. Hobbes was wonderful. He gained weight, he blossomed, gorgeous cat so much love to give. Beautiful, happy and sweet. HIs Vet was devastated when he fell sick. It was awful, but HOBBES had every thing in those (8) yrs.! and he gave back love, love, love.
this is why i want to be a vet, man. getting to help animals when they cant ask for it is the only job I can be happy with
do it.
Gosh. It's really inspiring to see the love for animals that I grew up with out there in others. You guys are amazing and this inspires my hope for humanity. So much kindness.
I adopted two sisters that were 5 when I got them. They have lived with me now for 5 years. They are 10 years old. I always try to get hard to adopt cats. No one wanted 5 year old cats, so I took them in.
My 13 yo cat is felv positive and she is healthy, thank God, I love her and I try to give her the best life
My partner and I made it our life goal that once we're able to financially support it, we want to start to foster cats and adopt unwanted or special needs cats. I want to be able to give a loving home to the ones who need it the most, even if it takes a long time for them to get used to us. We currently have a senior cat and a recent adoptee who's the sweetest little boy ever. He was, and still is incredibly human shy and the shelter was worried about food aggression and other bad behaviour so no-one wanted him. He's been with us for 5 months and has blossomed into the silliest little guy and we love him so much. It warms my heart to see people care about cats as much as you guys do, it's amazing and inspiring to see you work.
So nice to hear
Who else cried at the poor kitten? Also the mom... This was a heavy episode 😢
Poor Finch! :( He was loved and had the best care possible at the end, which is what truly mattes. My heart was broken by the fates of the moms. :( :( I'm so glad five of the kittens are doing well, and two were/are 'foster fails' (which is totally a win-win situation, so where's the fail? ;D). I live in Western NY and have an FELV- cat, so as much as I am totally taken by Doug, it's just not meant to be, alas. I'll have to find a different "agent of chaos" to add to my household. ;)
It's always astonishing how drastically the cat's looks change in your videos from being stressed out and sick to shiny, fit and cuddly 😻
I seriously wonder about people who would put poison out for ANY reason. What a horrible, painful way to die.
That's why public education is so important. And laws against cruelty to animals. There's something called "compensatory reproduction." When someone poisons rodents, not only can there be nontarget and secondary poisoning, but the target species start to reproduce and their population explodes, in compensation, because there's more food and territory for fewer animals. If you kill coyotes or den their pups, the same thing happens, as well as poisoning pigeons with Avitrol.
You guys are a shining beacon of light in a very dark city right now. You are truly making a difference in this world. Thank You for all that you do!
We have a cat with FeLV, FIV and FHV. He's been through two rounds of antiviral treatment. He had eye problems that needed antibiotic drops and a cone to keep him from scratching at it with his hind paws. There was also a week-long period when he wasn't eating, due to what the vet thought a bacterial infection. We had to introduce him to the food with a tube to try to avoid fatty liver disease, and then eventually took him in to the ER for IV antibiotics. He rebounded completely.
He hasn't had any respiratory or gastric problems, nor a recurrence of eye problems since the two antiviral treatments.
He does have hyperthyroidism now, but it's been controlled by an anti-thyroid pill.
He's 21 and still living happily and healthily. We and the vet can't believe he's survived and is still thriving.
I know it's not a lot but I donated 50 bucks a while ago. If I wasn't struggling with money at the moment I would much more oftine. I love what you are doing.
It's a lot, rest assured. It helps the cats, that's all what matters, and you do what you can, so absolutely don't feel bad.
thank goodness you got to these babies before their mamas passed away. they look so healthy now 🥺😍
Amazing synchronicity
We have an adopted FIV positive cat. He's 10 and sweet as pie. ❤
GOOD not to avoid or evade the bad news. Splendid. Where you find the stamina / fortitude to deal with this shall forever remain an admired mystery.
The way the first little orange kitten hopped in that carrier was like as if he/she knew they were going to a safe place. Thanks for all your work and God bless.
Danke!
Six months ago I lost a deeply loved cat to cancer. Sadly, he lived for only 11 years. He came from a "forget me not" program and at the time of adoption would have likely been euthanized had too many more weeks had gone by. At the end of his life we shared cancer diagnoses, both of us having a urologist and radiologist; he died a week before my own cancer surgery. I felt gutted by his death and six months later still feel his loss every day.
Responding to the idea that every cat deserves a good life and "we are not defined by our medical status" I absolutely agree. When I look at adoption sites I see cats in "forget me not" and "special needs" categories and in my heart of hearts wish I could be the one to give them the home they deserve. But, how do I fall in love with these deserving animals and steel myself against the grief to come?
Both heartbreaking 💔 and heartwarming ❤️
we lost one of my cats last week to some form of immune disease- hearing you talk about how it's not about how much time but how we spend it was amazing. We adopted two both from a rescue shelter and had 5 years with her before she passed away. She was lovely and hopefully we made her 5 years lovely too
I hope the autoimmune disease your cats had wasn't pemphigus. It's easily, cheaply treatable. I know because my last two sibling cats both had it and they lived happy, spoiled lives till 19 and 21 years old. It required anti inflammatory eye drops and another type daily, lubricant eye ointment at night, and oral steroids. And steroids don't affect cats the way they do people, less side effects... they were plump, had a high quality of life to the end. I still miss them.
It sounds like you gave her the best life she could have wished for. May god bless you ❤
You are patient to discuss this with the neighbors even though they killed the older cats. Wow!
THANK UYOU
Dear flatbush people, narrator, camera person and all involved in the rescues and veterinarian offices.. Thank you for all you do and did for this rescue. The narrator's voice in a slowe pace is is calming, educational, and inspiring to keep us going when we want to fall apart from whatever cat heartbreak has mingled with our cat joy. The video links the narration to the cats and personalizes their stories.
Ugh, these videos always get me so emotional. I love every cat in the world.
My cat Lena, who was FELV+, gave my family the best five years we could have ever asked for. I miss you every day, Lena 🖤
I thought our neighbors were heartless for not helping all the strays in the neighborhood. But poisoning is far worse than neglect. This enrages me.
I live on the Azores island of Terceira, where the TNR movement is just getting started. My next door neighbors, like many people in poor farming/fishing communities, have 11 unneutered cats. I successfully treated one for mange (scabs on 20% of his poor body) and am feeding three of them. Despite not owning these 3 cats, I plan to take them to be neutered. Sadly, they will subsequently be exposed to
health issues in the rest of the colony. The plight of animals in poor or uncaring communities is so sad.
My friend adopted a beautiful FeLV positive cat several years ago. She only lived one year after he adopted her, but he has always said that even knowing that, he would do it all over again without hesitation, because the time he had with her was so wonderful. None of us can live forever, animal or human. The quality of our time together is so much more important than the quantity.
Absolute ugly cry when that beautiful babe was pawing at the screen.
You're an amazing group of people. Thank you for everything you do, and sharing it with us 💕
thank you ❤❤❤
I hope someone adopts them soon :( Those babies are adorable and beautiful FIV and FeLV are both still not understood by a lot of people :(
Heart breaking to hear that the mom's ingested rat poison... RIP beautiful cats
I would adopt any one of them if I didn't already have two non-FeLV cats. I hope they're able to find the loving homes they deserve.
You guys have inspired me so much. I talk about spaying to everyone I can. I donate when I can and have convinced a friend of mine to spay her two female cats as I know a cheaper clinic. They've had a few litters and not all kittens have found homes and repeat the cycle. I am seeing more cats in my neighborhood and hope to get tnr certified to help animals. Thank you so much for what you do.
Free TNR info and they have TNR certifications. I recd my certification from them in 2005
❤See:
Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook A to Z Guide 2nd edition books and videos❤
I wish I was in the states to adopt these cats. This video freaking made me cry 😢
These cats might not be available to you but I absolutely promise that there are cats in just as much need near you
Well said .
GOD are your videos good. Blessings on you for the work you do, thank you for showing us these extra-special little creations of God. I am singing up to become a regular giver!
I loved what you said about special people adopting pets with special situations. My parents Perma-Foster a special needs Corgi who needs a cart. And they get a little guy full of love and energy in return.
I am an expatriate in Korea. It took me almost 2 decades to commit to cats again. I live alone and well, now I have 3 (9 year old) cats. I started with a bonded pair (4 year olds). Not long after I adopted them in a rehoming situation, I adopted a street cat I knew for some months. Valjean was very sick-- stomatitis, caliciviris. . . now that he's been with me 4+ years, he's doing well. He's had dental extractions, but that is OK.
I really hope the three cats at the end get adopted together 🥺
Every animal I've ever rescued (cats and puppies) has turned out to be the most loving animal I've ever seen after some care and time to adjust. Flatbush is absolutely awesome for their efforts. I encourage anyone I've ever met to take in an animal from the streets or shelters when possible. If I can go from a "I don't like cats, not really an animal guy" to having three I could never be parted from, I have faith others can find a fuzzy friend they never expected.
My contribution is in memory of my little and much loved friend Max, a kitten with FIV. After several years it still pains me that, perhaps due to lack of knowledge at the time, I was unable to give him a longer life.
Y'all are doing the work of the Gods ❤
May the adoption link be clicked on by dozens and dozens of the best people in your country to give the kittens a loving and safe forever family 😊
I got an FIV cat from the SPCA in july and she is awesome.I could adopt this whole crew if I didn't already have 2 cats and a little mouse that i found in my bedroom 3 days ago.
I love that these rescues come with much needed education as well! Thank you for making sure that all stories get told.
Damn your amazing....
I can't put in words the respect I have for ppl that do this work, the mental resiliance alone is just amazing.
as someone with a disability i am SOBBING over the line “True love is unconditional, we are not defined by our medical status”
I love what you do, donate when I can, and absolutely adore your music. Keep up the great work and let us know if the need gets so great you become desperate. Love it. Diana
🙏🙏🙏🙏💛❤👍💝💞 thanks so much
I love the work you do to help cats and kittens find loving homes. My 9 year old cat Oreo loves watching your videos and pawing at the screen.
you lovely people,,,thank you !!
So sad for the Mom's... I wished they survived for the little kittens.. 😢🙏❤️
I wouldnt even care if my cat had FeLV or FIV. They can live a very normal life and personally I'd love them all the same.
Why you do me like this?
I need that kind of Video once a Week at least!
Ok I made a donation. I love your videos and always look forward to the next one! Thanks for giving of your time and energy - it’s a lot and many of us can’t do it for various reasons.
Go Fltbush Cats!! Go Fltbush Cats!! Thanks for the succinct information on my favorite animal!
Gosh how lucky are my cats. I have a semi feral male who visits me and I really want him to let me pet him but I know he is sweet and trusts me. I love cats so much thank you for what you do. Yes I have some psycho neighbor who put out poison it's disgusting how people don't think it don't care.
With the continuing advances in medicine, both human and cat, perhaps someday these diseases won’t be a death sentence. I have 2 cats who are my life and without whom life wouldn’t be worth living.
Now of only we could get a handle on toxoplasmosis, which cats spread and requires a rodent intermediary to reproduce in a cat's gut. It's everywhere, in lots of animals. That's why pregnant women aren't supposed to handle the litter box, it can cause fetal deformities. It ends up in our brains. There's a funny TED talk about it, actually.
God bless y'all forever.thanks
Wonderful rescue ⚘️💙💙💙💙🙏💙💙🙏💙
Very sad about the parent-cats and the rat poison. Unfortunately, it's rather commonplace here in central Brooklyn and I have seen my share of the cruel passage of street cats and kittens from this poison. Thanks for advising on alternatives as this stuff kills, period.
Thank you for highlighting this disease. My city has a vet run shelter just for these cats and I volunteered there for many years. Yes they all deserve love and a home. Thank you for your dedication
This is so sad. It is really hard to finish watching some of these videos
Very sorry to their mom and see these beautiful lovely poor kittens.Thank you very much for rescued and taking care of them as well❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
It’s a miracle the kittens survived drinking the rat poison-infected milk.
I'd like to thank you for the videos that you made. I've watched a lot and after a lot deliberation, I adopted a street kitten just this August and he's pretty big now. I also adopted one again just this November. Despite my parent's protest and preference of buying one from a shop, I was determined of adopting one. They've provided happiness and improved my mental health a lot, it's all thanks to your videos. Keep it up man.
These kittens are in good hands🖤🐱
I’m a survivor of many things, and I love your content so much I share it with other survivors. One of the things that I tell people when I recommend your videos though is that you give a warning for the sad ones in the front end. Let me say I appreciate your content so much, but this hit me hard on an already full up on processing day. P.s. I also have adopted a felv positive kitty. My second cat came to me as an adult just needing to be rehomed. I’m so thankful God put it on my heart to do both!!!!! God bless your ministry, as that is what this truly is. I will continue sharing content. Please do keep volunteering on the front end when one volume is sad or disheartening.
I feel like using "black humor" and joking that at least this took our minds off covid for a few minutes!
They're adorable little bundles :( the poor mothers.
I would adopt all there if I did have a cat. They are so sweet and need to stay together.
Twenty years ago my sweet boy 'Ozzie' was poisoned with antifreeze. He was indoor/ outdoor, neutered, tagged, colared and didn't stray from our yard. Which meant that someone in our neighborhood came onto our property with the intent to kill him. I never allowed another cat friend to be targeted like that again. I currently have three kitties. They are ALL rescues with special needs and we adore them!