Tag Archive: cats

No Paw Left Behind

By Kimberly Spina, Rescue Rebuild Program Manager Nearly 50% of pet-owning women delay leaving an abusive home because they are afraid for the lives of their pets. Seventy-one percent of pet-owning women entering women’s shelters reported that their batterer had injured, maimed, killed or threatened family pets for revenge or to psychologically control victims (National […]

Let the Good Times Roll… and Run… and Climb

With the help of volunteers like you, Rescue Rebuild was able to give these New Orlean pets a better place to wait for their forever homes.

A Pop of Color, A New Fence, and a Lot of Happy Dogs

About 60 volunteers came out and joined Rescue Rebuild to upgrade a Tennesee shelter.

Hope After Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, and caused extensive damage to the entire island. Widespread power outages, food, and fuel shortages along with the already limited infrastructure on the island made for a slow recovery process. Rescue Rebuild was eager to help the animals of Puerto Rico, so we visited shelters throughout the island looking for a place where our volunteers could make a huge impact.

Let the Dogs Stretch Their Legs!

Jersey City in December sounds like a fabulous idea, right? The good news is that the Rescue Rebuild team prepared for the worst weather possible. We bought body warmers and hand warmers, and luckily the weather was more tolerable than anticipated.

Calling All Cat People!

The cats are probably most excited about their new door which leads outside. With a catio attached, they can go out in their screen-in area and feel the breeze, see the sun and watch all the birds and insects flying around nearby. Since Spring 2017, the shelter has found furever homes for 16 cats. Now that they have a proper catio and cat room, their cats will become more adoption ready at a faster pace, thus increasing their adoption numbers!

Help Keep Shelter Pets Happy With Comfort Supplies

Shelters have no budget for comfort items. YOU can help!

Sadly, Sunny D Was Hit by a Car

Sunny D was the purr-fect patient through everything.

Audrey Rose Wants to Feel Better

Someone abandoned this kitten with the rest of her litter at a nearby shelter.

Rescuing Nelly from Hurricane Irma

When disaster hits, pets and stray animals are left especially vulnerable. Some run away, frightened by the chaos. Others are unfortunately left behind as their families evacuate or head to shelters and temporary housing with a No Pets policy. Hurricane Irma sent one little black and white kitten on a harrowing journey to her new beginning.