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Cat Rescue Stories and Appeals
Stories and Funding Appeals that may sadden and also inspire you.
Rescue Cats and Kittens may have been:
- Abandoned
- Dumped
- Abused
- Handed in
- Come from Hoarding Situations, or
- Colonies
BMD services towns and villages within the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, and beyond.
CURRENT APPEALS:
TOM TOM: From Street Survivor to Beloved Patient
Tom Tom mini Update: 28 August
Tom's physio is going very well. He is affectionately referred to by the vets as "Chubby Cheeks".
Tom Tom's Progress:
We're overwhelmed by your support for Tom Tom. Your donations are making a real difference.
Here's what Eddie said:
"Go Tom Tom! I adopted a 4yo former stray tortie a few years back, and I'd like to believe she is very happy with us. I can only hope someone gives you the same chance."
Every contribution brings Tom Tom closer to recovery. Thank you for your compassion.
Look at Tom Tom blossom.
Update: 21 August 2024
We're thrilled to share some positive news about our brave friend, Tom Tom. Thanks to your generous support, he's made significant progress in his journey to health.
After a complex operation involving leg amputation, extensive dental work, and other necessary procedures, initially, the surgery appeared successful, with Tom Tom adapting well to his new circumstances.
However, his journey has been challenging. A recent complication with his dental stitches required an emergency vet visit and overnight observation. Despite this hurdle, Tom Tom's spirit remains unbroken. He's now back home with his dedicated foster carer, Christine, enjoying a temporary diet of roast chicken and preparing to start physiotherapy.
The veterinary team at Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital (Bathurst) has been a pillar of support in Tom Tom's care. Their optimism about his progress, particularly regarding his leg's healing, is a source of reassurance for us all.
As Tom Tom continues his journey towards total health, BMD Cat Welfare Group extends their gratitude to all supporters. All donations are crucial for continuing work with cats like Tom Tom.
Tom Tom post op
Tom Tom with his foster carer Christine
Tom Tom: 1 August 2024
Meet Tom Tom, a resilient 4-year-old cat who has known nothing but life on the streets since being abandoned as a kitten. Despite his harsh circumstances, Tom Tom has maintained a loving and affectionate nature that touches the hearts of everyone he meets.
Tom Tom urgently needs our help. He has suffered severe injuries, including a shattered back leg that requires amputation and dental issues causing painful abscesses in his mouth and neck. Despite his pain, Tom Tom still seeks human affection, gently placing his paw on our arms as if to say, "Please help me."
We're committed to giving Tom Tom the care he desperately needs at BMD Cat Welfare Group, but we can't do it alone. Our resources are stretched thin, and we're contacting our compassionate community for support.
Your donation, regardless of size, will directly contribute to Tom Tom's surgery, dental work, and ongoing care. It's not just about saving a life; it's about giving a loving cat the chance to experience comfort and kindness, perhaps for the first time. Your contribution will make a significant difference in Tom Tom's life.
Please consider making a donation if you can help. Donations of $2.00 and over are tax-deductible.
Dominic (Dom's) Happy Ending: A Tale of Triumph and New Beginnings:
23 August 2024
January 2024 we reached out for help to save Dominic (Dom), a tiny kitten battling brutal injuries and looming blindness. BMD asked for assistance with funding to cover surgeries and his ongoing care.
After eight months of challenges and triumphs, our beloved rescue kitten Dom has found his forever home with the kind-hearted Laura. In a delightful turn of events, Dom's companion Puss Puss has also been adopted into the same loving family.
Dom's bravery continues to shine as he helps Puss Puss adjust to their new canine siblings. His adventurous spirit remains strong, conquering tall scratching posts and forming an unlikely friendship with a dog named Milo.
We're immensely grateful to all who supported Dom's journey. Your compassion has given these deserving cats a chance at a happy, love-filled life. Thank you for being part of this heartwarming story and for enabling us to create more happy endings for cats in need.
Thank you for being part of Dom's journey. Your kindness and generosity have turned a story of cruelty into one of love and new beginnings.
Update on Trooper and BJ:
A Bittersweet Journey
August 2024
Dear supporters,
We want to share an update on Trooper and BJ, two rescue cats who touched our hearts deeply. Their stories remind us of the complex nature of animal rescue work, filled with both triumphs and heartbreaks.
We're delighted to report that Trooper has made a full recovery and found his loving forever home. His resilience and spirit have carried him through, and he's now enjoying the life every cat deserves.
However, we must share some sad news about BJ. Despite our best efforts and hopes, BJ's journey took a different turn. Her little body, burdened with multiple injuries, faced one health challenge after another. Despite the tireless care and love from our team, BJ's condition continued to deteriorate. It is with heavy hearts that we share that BJ has passed away peacefully and is now resting in our Lavender Garden.
BJ's story, while heartbreaking, reinforces our commitment to giving every animal in our care the best possible chance at life and comfort. We're grateful for the time we had with her and for all the support you've shown both Trooper and BJ.
As we close this chapter of Trooper and BJ's story, we remain dedicated to their ongoing care and all other cats needing our help. Your continued support enables us to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and kittens in need.
Thank you for your continued support as we navigate the joys and sorrows of cat rescue. Your compassion makes our work possible.
June - August 2024
On May 18, 2024, BMD Cat Welfare launched an urgent appeal for two young feline survivors, Trooper and BJ. These resilient kittens had endured unimaginable cruelty at a tender age, each bearing physical and emotional scars from their traumatic experiences.
Trooper, a 10-week-old ginger boy, was found abandoned on a busy road after losing his brother to injuries. Despite severe head trauma and eye damage, Trooper's fighting spirit prevailed. BJ, a 6-week-old black and white kitten, was discovered in a drain, also having lost a sibling to brutality. Both kittens formed an unbreakable bond, finding solace in their shared experiences.
Thanks to the overwhelming support from our compassionate community, we are pleased to share some positive updates:
Trooper has found his forever home with his foster carers, who have fallen in love with his indomitable spirit and affectionate nature. This beautiful outcome is a testament to the power of love and care in healing even the deepest wounds.
BJ's journey continues as we conduct further assessments. Recent observations suggest she may be blind, adding another layer to her already challenging story. Rest assured, we are committed to providing BJ with all the specialised care and support she needs to thrive, regardless of her visual capabilities.
We cannot express enough gratitude to everyone who contributed to this appeal. Your generosity has funded crucial veterinary care and given these deserving kittens another chance at life.
The Five Furry Fighters
10 May 2024
In March, five tiny kittens, just one week old, found themselves orphaned and in desperate need of care. BMD Cat Welfare Group stepped in, providing them with a loving home and the nurturing they required. Now thriving at 8 weeks old, these brave fighters are preparing for their upcoming vet care, but the journey has been far from easy.
The cost of living crisis has hit our operations hard, with soaring prices for essential supplies and vet bills. We urgently need your support to continue our vital work of rescuing and caring for these vulnerable felines. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a world of difference in ensuring these five orphans and countless others receive the love and care they deserve. Join us in lending a paw to our tiny survivors
Benson and Betty (July 2023)
Thrown from a Car in their Carrier Case:
How can people be so thoughtless and cruel?
Benson & Betty
Benson
Last Saturday night (1 July), two kittens were thrown from a car in Riverstone in their carrier case. We have named them Betty and Benson.
A witness to the incident kindly took Betty and Benson to Riverstone Police Station. She didn’t know what else to do as no vets were open.
As a Facebook plea for assistance resulted in no response from anyone in Sydney, BMD contacted the police station. Christine (senior carer) drove to Sydney and collected the kittens on Sunday morning.
Benson and Betty have a few scrapes and are understandably very scared. Otherwise, despite their dreadful ordeal, they are doing well.
Benson and Betty are approximately six months old and very loveable and cuddly kittens.
Both kittens have been vet checked, desexed, vaccinated, and microchipped. They will be ready for adoption once they are more settled.
Thank you to the Police at Riverstone station for looking after Benson and Betty. The Police went out of their way to make them safe and warm with food, water, and litter.
Emergency Cat Rescue - Hoarder Situation (January 2023):
The Hardest Cat Rescue Yet!
BMD volunteers called to an emergency cat rescue of 30 cats, all in appalling condition, all needing vet work.
Colony of 40 + Cats from a farming property (August 2021):
A farmer asked for help to take as many cats as possible as the land was to be sold.
Undertaking such a large rescue is a massive drain on resources and creates a need for more foster carers.
Most rescue cats and kittens have shown to be quite friendly and will go from strength to strength with the TLC of a foster family or carer.
To date, this has been the group's largest cat rescue.
Dumped at the Pound (March 2021)
I picked up these four babies dumped at the pound. I'm glad they were at
the pound and not just dropped in the bush, riddled with fleas and ringworm. The tabby had lesions everywhere and missing fur on his
feet. They were underweight, had urine scolding from peeing on themselves, and were covered in dirt.
The photos don't do their condition justice. They're pink in the bathing photos because of all the flea dirt, which is, of course, flea poo, so dried blood.
They had to sit with the Maleseb (medicated shampoo) on them for 10 minutes. They were not impressed.
I hate that I don't know where their mum is, as I can only imagine her condition. I hate that these aren't the worst we've seen or will see.
This is just a band-aid solution to the problem of un-desexed cats. Yes, we can help with kittens (provided we have space and funds), but we must also desex the mothers. And the fathers! How are people still not desexing their cats in this day and age with all the information out there and all the financial assistance available?
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