Heidi’s Happy Tails

Heidi’s Happy Tails I am a board member and foster/trapper for a local nonprofit — Animal Protection Network (APN) here in central ohio. Please share and follow along our journey!

I made this page to share my fosters’ story and the stories of the kitties we help.

💼 Boris checking in!After a long day of answering emails, attending meetings that could have been naps and knocking pens...
06/02/2026

💼 Boris checking in!

After a long day of answering emails, attending meetings that could have been naps and knocking pens off his desk, Boris wanted to check whether you've voted for APN today??!!

APN has been nominated to participate in The Raines Group Real Estate Services 200th Home Sale Program! 😻

The first round of voting is underway and runs through June 6th.

You can vote once per day—EVERYDAY!!

This is an amazing opportunity for APN and we’re honored to be nominated! This generous contribution could make an enormous difference for the cats and kittens we work so hard to help every day.

🐱 WE NEED YOUR HELP— YOUR VOTE!!

If you believe in our mission and the work we do for community cats, we would be so grateful if you could take a moment each day to vote for APN (Boris will be back tomorrow to check 😸).

Link to vote: http://www.therainesgroup.com/200-home-sale

Thank you to our amazing supporters and thank you to the Raines group for this wonderful opportunity!!

🐾 We Need Your Help! 🐾We are so excited and incredibly grateful to share that APN has been nominated to participate in T...
06/01/2026

🐾 We Need Your Help! 🐾

We are so excited and incredibly grateful to share that APN has been nominated to participate in The Raines Group Real Estate Services 200th Home Sale Program!

Through this amazing program, the top five nonprofits selected through community voting will each receive a donation of up to $5,000. This generous contribution could make an enormous difference for the cats and kittens we work so hard to help every day.

Today, we're asking for something simple that could have a huge impact—your vote!

The first round of voting begins today, June 1st and runs through June 6th. You can vote once per day— and every single vote truly matters!!

These funds would help provide medical care, spay and neuter services, life-saving vaccinations and other essential resources for community cats in need. It would allow us to help more cats, prevent suffering and continue the work that is only possible because of the support of our community.

If you believe in our mission and the work we do for community cats, we would be so grateful if you could take a moment each day to vote for APN.

Voting is quick and easy—just click the link, scroll down and select APN.

Link to vote: http://www.therainesgroup.com/200-home-sale

After you've voted, please leave a comment below and let us know! We'd love the opportunity to personally thank everyone who takes the time to support us. ❤️

This opportunity is incredibly special and we're honored to even be considered. Thank you for standing behind our rescue, cheering us on and helping us make a difference for the kitties who depend on us. ❤️

Sharing this post with friends and family would mean the world to us as well!

We wanted to share an update on one of the sweet little families recently welcomed into our care and formally introduce ...
05/30/2026

We wanted to share an update on one of the sweet little families recently welcomed into our care and formally introduce them to everyone!

Meet Mama Raven and her five beautiful babies

Mama Raven recently received a brief health exam. She is estimated to be around 5 years old and, unfortunately, appears to have several health concerns likely related to a lifetime of inadequate care. During her exam, it was discovered that she will need a dental procedure, as she has at least one tooth with purulent discharge and a suspected abscess. She also has an upper respiratory infection and had a high fever.

As a precaution due to some of her symptoms, Raven was tested for panleukopenia and we are very relieved to share that her results were negative. She also triple-tested negative, which is wonderful news. To help her feel better, she received fluids and antibiotics during her visit.

She was also spayed and is recovering. In addition, she will need an ophthalmology consultation for her right eye, which we will be scheduling as soon as possible. Despite everything she has been through, Raven has continued caring for her five 6-week-old kittens and they are doing much better.

Mama Raven has a road to recovery ahead of her, but she is receiving the care she has always deserved. She is a wonderful mother and we are committed to giving her the very best.

Her babies are doing well overall, although they are experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms and eye infections.

Now that everyone has names, we wanted to formally introduce this precious little family! 🐾

In order we have—
🐈‍⬛ Mama Raven
🐈‍⬛ Phoenix
🐈‍⬛ Chickadee
🐈‍⬛ Finch
🐈‍⬛ Piper
🐈‍⬛ Griffin

As with many of the kitties that come into our care, Raven and her kittens will require ongoing veterinary care and support. From medications and follow-up appointments to Raven's dental procedure and ophthalmology consultation, their care comes with significant costs.

We could really use some support for Mama Raven and her kittens. If you're able to contribute toward their care, it would be deeply appreciated. In the "Tell Us More" section, you can put "Mama Raven and Kittens." Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue providing them with the medical attention they deserve. ❤️ We also have several other kitties currently in our care who need significant medial care, some we have not yet shared.

Thank you for helping us care for this little family. 💜

Link to donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2dcaaad2-cce3-434b-a620-bd328d9d5d06

We have the sweetest adoption announcement!! Our sweet Charlie boy has been adopted! ❤️Charlie left last night for his f...
05/30/2026

We have the sweetest adoption announcement!!

Our sweet Charlie boy has been adopted! ❤️

Charlie left last night for his forever home with the sweetest family and we couldn't be more excited for him. Watching our rescue kitties find families who will love them forever is always special, but Charlie's journey makes this one feel extra emotional.

Last fall, Charlie, his four siblings and their mama (who is unsocialized) were found living inside a manufacturing facility. It was an incredibly dangerous place for any cat, especially young kittens. Getting them to safety was a long and stressful process and they had to be rescued in two groups due to limited cooperation from the facility.

Charlie, two of his siblings and their mama were rescued first. About two weeks later, we were finally able to get the remaining two kittens out. During that time, they were living around dangerous equipment, had no access to clean food or water and were surviving by eating expired food from trash receptacles. It was absolutely heartbreaking to witness. No cat should ever have to live that way.

While working to get them out, I did my best to sneak food to them whenever I could. Thankfully, we were eventually able to bring the entire family to safety. Charlie and his siblings were only about eight weeks old at the time and were quite sick from their circumstances. After thorough veterinary care, medication, good food and lots of love, they all made a full recovery and are now healthy and happy.

Seeing Charlie in his forever home now makes every stressful day, every setback and every late night completely worth it. ❤️

Charlie now has three human siblings to love on and a feline brother named Binx! We are so grateful to his wonderful new family for opening their hearts and choosing a rescue kitty. There truly aren't enough words to express how grateful we are for families who make a lifelong commitment to our kitties.

Charlie is already settling in beautifully and while goodbyes are always bittersweet— they are so much easier when we know our kitties are going exactly where they belong.

Thank you to Charlie's amazing new family for loving him so much already.

We love you, Charlie. Go live your very best life, sweet boy. ❤️🐾

Cappuccino also made his PetSmart debut 🎉This handsome guy came to us from a rough east side neighborhood with an injure...
05/25/2026

Cappuccino also made his PetSmart debut 🎉

This handsome guy came to us from a rough east side neighborhood with an injured leg but from the very beginning, Cappuccino showed us just how gentle and sweet he is. Now fully healed he is ready to start his next chapter with a loving family of his own!

Cappuccino is a social, affectionate boy who loves to “chat” with his people and tell you all about his day. He’s curious, outgoing and has truly never met a stranger. Whether he’s exploring, supurrvising your daily activities, or waiting patiently for a tasty treat, Cappuccino is always happy to be part of the action!

Estimated to be around 5 years old, Cappuccino is fully vetted— neutered, fully vaccinated (rabies, FVRCP with booster, and FeLV with booster), triple tested negative, f***l tested negative, microchipped and up to date on flea and tick prevention.

All this sweet boy needs now is a loving family who will adore him as much as he’ll adore them in return. If you’re interested in meeting Cappuccino, please send us a message!

Online adoption application: https://airtable.com/appn98M3lBGJT5EI3/shrV0erpsoDEAY8db

Will you share this post to help Cappuccino find his forever family?

Monty made his PetSmart debut 🎉Monty may be a tabby on the outside but he definitely has the fun-loving personality of a...
05/25/2026

Monty made his PetSmart debut 🎉

Monty may be a tabby on the outside but he definitely has the fun-loving personality of an orange kitty at heart. He is sweet, outgoing, curious and always ready for his next adventure. Monty brings joy and entertainment wherever he goes. He loves to explore, play and keep up with everything happening around him but when it’s time to settle down— his softer side comes out. One of his favorite things to do is curl up in your lap and gently nuzzle his face into you— and it’s the sweetest thing.

At around 2 years old, Monty still has that playful young male energy and can be a little ornery from time to time but it only adds to his charm. He’s truly a delight and would make a wonderful addition to almost any family.

Monty gets along well with other kitties. While he has not been around dogs in our care, we believe he would likely do well with a calm, cat-friendly dog with proper introductions.

Monty is fully vetted, neutered, fully vaccinated (rabies, FVRCP with booster and FeLV with booster), triple tested negative, f***l tested negative, microchipped and current on monthly flea and tick prevention.

Now all Monty needs is a forever family to call his own. If you’re interested in meeting this sweet and lovable boy, please send us a message!

This week two kitties visited the vet 🐾Murphy (cream and white) is estimated to be around 4 years old and is truly such ...
05/25/2026

This week two kitties visited the vet 🐾

Murphy (cream and white) is estimated to be around 4 years old and is truly such a sweet boy. Murphy has gone to PetSmart several times in hopes of finding his forever home but unfortunately he has not yet been adopted. This week, Murphy went in for a yearly wellness appointment to receive updated vaccines and a health exam. While overall he is doing well, we did learn that he is in need of a dental procedure rather urgently due to dental disease. We know dental pain can greatly impact a kitty’s quality of life, so we will be working hard to get him the care he needs as soon as possible.

Socks is a community kitty from a very well cared for colony. His caretaker reached out after noticing a small injury on his back. Socks was seen by our vet, received antibiotics, updated vaccines and spent a little time resting and recovering with his caretaker before being returned to his colony. Socks is semi-feral but very comfortable with his caretaker. We are so happy he is on the mend and incredibly grateful for his wonderful caretaker!

Thank you to everyone who continues to support APN so we can care for kitties like Murphy and Socks. ❤️

We have a gentle ask for our rescue kitties today 🐾We are running dangerously low on food and litter. These are constant...
05/25/2026

We have a gentle ask for our rescue kitties today 🐾

We are running dangerously low on food and litter. These are constant, everyday necessities and we go through a lot of food!

Our most needed items at the moment are:
• Wet food
• Dry food
• Litter

Any donation, no matter how small, truly helps and is deeply appreciated. Every bag of food and every bag of litter goes directly toward caring for the many kitties in our care.

If anyone is able to help, we are truly so grateful!

Thank you🤍

Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10NXVVQFY3E6F?ref_=wl_share

Sweet Swirls is still looking for his forever home 🩶This handsome guy has come such a long way since being rescued from ...
05/23/2026

Sweet Swirls is still looking for his forever home 🩶

This handsome guy has come such a long way since being rescued from life outdoors. After years of surviving on his own, Swirls is finally learning what it feels like to be safe, loved and cared for in a home.

He can be a little shy at first, but once he gets comfortable, he is incredibly affectionate and loves attention from his people. Seeing him relax and learn to trust has been so sweet and we would truly love to see him find the loving home he deserves.

Swirls does have flea allergy dermatitis, which is an allergy to flea bites that can cause severe skin irritation, hair loss, scabbing and inflammation if not properly managed. The good news is that it is very easy to manage by simply keeping him on regular monthly flea prevention. Since being indoors and properly cared for, his skin has healed beautifully and he is doing great. Because of this condition, Swirls is not a good candidate for outdoor living and needs to remain an indoor kitty where he can stay healthy and comfortable.

Swirls is estimated around 5 years old and is fully vetted (neutered, fully vaccinated (rabies, FVRCP with booster and FeLV with booster, triple tested negative, f***l tested negative, microchipped and on monthly flea/tick prevention).

We know his perfect person is out there— he just needs someone willing to give him a chance.

Swirls is back in his foster home so if you’d like to meet him in person, please send us a message and we can arrange a meet and greet. If you could also please share this post so we can help swirls find his family we would really appreciate it!

If you’re interested in meeting Swirls or learning more about adopting him, please send us a message!

Cheddar left for his forever home this week and we are so happy for this sweet guy!He’s already settling in well with hi...
05/23/2026

Cheddar left for his forever home this week and we are so happy for this sweet guy!

He’s already settling in well with his new family and we’re incredibly grateful to them for choosing to open their hearts and home to a rescue kitty. We know Cheddar is going to be very loved!

Just a little over a month ago, Cheddar was living outside in a colony. Now, he has a safe home, a family of his own and a bright future ahead of him.

We love you, Cheddar! We’re so excited for this next chapter in your life! 🤍

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