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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa

@catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social

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We love cats + people who love cats! We help low-income families keep their cats (provide food, litter, supplies through crisis) + TNR, rescue, foster. 501c3. www.CatCareNetwork.org Will follow similar accounts with majority cat content. All photos ours.

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · Jan 27

Hello, Friends of Cats 😻 Please consider supporting these nonprofit, locally-based U.S. cat shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and orgs.

A simple “Follow All” click will help amplify their incredible work + adoptable pets… and fill your feed with lovely animals! And… /1

go.bsky.app/DWLAEKC

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The Cattery Cat Shelter @thecatterycc.bsky.social · 16h

Cyrus needed emergency surgery. You can help! #megacolon #savecats #helpcats #catrescue

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/thecatterycc

Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCatteryCC

PayPal: http://paypal.me/thecatterycc

Website: http://thecatterycc.org/donate

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 16h

Rooting for handsome Cyrus! 😻🤞

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 1d

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 1d

He was a scrappy little soul:
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Rescued from a unfortunate start:
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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 22d

This poor baby has Had Enough Of All This Nonsense 😐

A late night emergency intake: male, 7-8ish weeks old. So very skinny but too scared to eat much 😿

#CatCrisisCare #FosterKittens #KittensOfBluesky

A tiny sweet tabby kitten with white face, belly, and socks sits looking suspiciously at the camera. He has large ears, a pink nose, and an expression that says he’d like to speak to the manager. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 1d

Heartbroken to share this little guy just didn’t have the strength left to fight another day 🌈 The good folks at ARL made sure he crossed the bridge surrounded by comfort & love.

“Failure to thrive” is a devastating reality in kitten care 😿

Please hug your kitties tight in his honor 🙏

A small tabby and white kitten leans into a human’s hand to get a chin scritch. I named him “KG” for Kenny G because he was so loud and vocal for short time that I had him. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Gryph @lfgryph.com · 2d

We just had a 10 year old tortie reclaimed who came in yesterday, microchipped. She went missing when her owner moved 3-4 years ago. ❤️

Microchip your pets! And just bc a pet is left behind when a neighbor moves, it doesn't mean they were purposely abandoned.

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 3d

Working on getting a meet & greet scheduled next week… exciting! 🤞😻

Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for your good work! 😻🙏

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𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝔽𝕠𝕣 ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕃𝕍 @willworkforcatslv.bsky.social · 20d

Donation ask for OCT: $2,100

The #fqtferals fund helps 9 feeders in #lasvegas who care for •*°610°*• community #cats. This is only a supplement- a fraction of what's needed.

If you're comfortably able to help, 🔗s for everything are in my bio!

This is only possible because of donors- THANK YOU 💟

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 4d

Highly recommend holding hands with a snuggly kitty in These Trying Times 😻

A grey foster kitten named Sneffels sleeps with his face in the palm of his human’s hand. Both front paws are wrapped around the hand. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 4d

Fergus was so gorgeous and so very loved… you were all lucky to have each other 😿 Sending love and comfort as you navigate your grief.

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 5d

Some of you are asking where you can make a donation in honor of Fergus, so please direct it to @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social's hay drive. He loved food and loved coziness and loved everyone. He would want all the animals in the world to be well fed and cozy. donorbox.org/mmfs-2025-ha...

2025 Hay Drive | Merrymac Farm Sanctuary (Powered by Donorbox)

Hay, grain and supplements are the #1 expense at MMFS. It's part of the foundation of the farm's daily activities. As you may imagine, we go through a LOT of it, and it's not cheap - costing $8 per ba...

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 5d

Folks who think "cats are not loving" have never been loved by a cat.

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, we’ve seen year-round kittens which is surprising in the Midwest. And compounded by nonstop puppies as well. Shelters and rescues see firsthand impacts of economic downturns 😿

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 7d

💯 agree! Bonded pairs are so special… especially when littermates 😻

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 8d

Imagine instantly increasing the Cutie Pie Factor of your home?!? 😻🥹

Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 16d

😻Baby Ferrata is officially adoptable😻
* Adorable petite cuddlebug girlie
* Likes to suckle fingers when going nite-nite
* Guaranteed to elicit “awwwws”

Could you help sponsor or adopt sweet little Ferrata?
www.arl-iowa.org/adopt/268608...

#AdoptMe #KittensOfBluesky #AdoptDontShop #Iowa

Gorgeous 3 month old kitten lies on her back and looks adorable. Grey tabby kitten with an exposed white belly and floppy white feet looks at the camera with beautiful round eyes. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 8d

Who could say no to the Sneffs?!? 😹😻

Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 16d

😻Baby Sneffels is now adoptable😻
* Handsome young man with a bright future in mayhem
* Excels in springy toy chasing
* Noticed you might need help eating that

Could you help sponsor or adopt adorable little Sneffels?
www.arl-iowa.org/adopt/268607...

#AdoptMe #AdoptDontShop #KittensOfBluesky #Iowa

Sweet little grey kitten with dark gold eyes sits and looks up at the camera with his mouth slightly open - he looks like he’s smiling or about to stick his tongue out! Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 8d

Not a single adoption inquiry yet for Baby Sneffels & Baby Ferrata 😿🙀

It’s so unusual 🤔 Guessing high supply/low demand:
* Shelters are overflowing right now
* People are hunkering down & saying “not now”
* Maybe folks just aren’t aware how adorably perfect this bonded pair is?!? 😻

#AdoptMe #Iowa

A pair of adorable 3 month old grey kittens peek out of a carrier with wide gold eyes and curious faces. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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Alley Cat Allies @alleycatallies.bsky.social · 13d

You may be surprised at how many things you use, eat, or decorate with pose a risk to your feline family members. We have a guide on how to protect cats from poisoning, including a list of harmful items, at alleycat.org/Poison

A brief list of common items to watch out for:

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 9d

Happy birthday to sweet orangey Jada! 🥹😻🥳

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 9d

Love the new pic vibes! 😹😼👑😻

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 11d

The buddy system is more important now than ever. Hold each other tight 🫶

#FelineFriday #FosterKittens #AdoptMe #KittensOfBluesky #CatsOfBluesky #SkyCats

Closeup photo of two grey kittens laying in an embrace. Baby Sneffels is spooning Baby Ferrata and has his little grey arms around his sister. They love each other so much! Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org

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