Monday, February 24, 2014

Weekend wrapup....

Well, another weekend, another hound....
Cash spent Saturday on the road going from short term foster in Ohio to long term foster in Canada. He is a BIG boy from what mom says and she almost had to lift him in the car for the leg after her....he sat down and decided he wasn't moving. MOL

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Some bloggers have been talking about a rescue located just north us of called STOP (find them on facebook). We blogged about it too. They are a small group that also provides low cost spay/neuter and vet services. Then there was a fire....the building was destroyed and several cats lost their lives.

But - they have picked themselves back up. They found a building willing to rent to them short term until they can rebuild. They were having an open house on Saturday. Mom had planned to attend but then with Cash moving, she was going to be there anyhow - just earlier. So mom picked up some cleaning supplies (and chocolate) and stopped on her way home.

This cutie is Kennedy. She is there with 2 other kittens about her same age - they will be spayed/neutered on Tuesday and ready to go.

Hanging out in the front window.

They have a nice lobby and in the back several room - a kitchen, surgery room and 3 rooms to keep shyer cats. Mom got to talk to Diana the head of the rescue. She gave mom a tour. She said they normally have about 50 cats in their care and tend to take the most needy ones - needing physical repairs and time to rehab. They did lose some cats to the fire, but the survivors are recovering and some have been adopted (even a couple by the firefighters that showed up to fight the fire).

While insurance covers some things, they are still in need of money to rebuild and get back on their feet. If you can help, please click here. Mom was very impressed with the building, with the condition of the cats and with the people there helping out.

15 comments:

  1. I do think that STOP owes a lot of their spirit and survival to BzTat, who first brought their plight to the attention of all of us in the blogging and social media world. I am so glad to see how well they are doing!

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    1. We couldn't agree more - these small rescues are helped so greatly when they can get the attention of people online.

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  2. Good job, STOP for picking yourselves up so quickly after such a devastating fire. It takes a lot of strength and commitment to do that. Keep up the great job with the kitties! :)

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  3. We're so glad that STOP has found another place for the time being and that they're all carrying on. Lots of purrs to them all as they rebuild.

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  4. It is good they found a new home. That is one cute kitten.

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    1. she was adorable and completely relaxed and purred when mom picked her up....

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  5. Thank goodness STOP have somewhere else to go to and are going to carry on while they rebuild.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  6. I am glad that STOP gets to start again. hooray for hound rides too!

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  7. It reminded me of the terrible fire at the rescue-group here in my town. It wasn't the group with which I volunteer, but the fire killed a large number of cats. But even such tragedies don't stop dedicated people.

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  8. Kennedy is awfully cute. Happy to hear about the rebuild! - Crepes.

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  9. Kennedy is SO CUTE!!!!
    I hope STOP gets back up and running soon. God bless them!
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  10. We are happy to hear about the rebuilt and to hear that STOP can start again ! Purrs

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  11. we getted de update bout STOP'S new place !!! total lee happee for them that stuff iz ternin round N werkin out...N de bloodhound IZ.... one....big....dood !!!

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  12. Kennedy....I can't handle those ears! So wonderful that after such a tragedy that a wonderful organization like this is getting back on it's feet!

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