All About Purrs

06/05/2026

🚨 SEND FOOD NOW. THE FELINES HAVE TAKEN OVER. 🚨

Between taking in cats and kittens of every age this week alone, our cat family has exploded practically overnight. Can you help?

Here are our most-needed items (priority order):

🐱 Kitten wet food: https://a.co/d/0ey5oylw OR https://a.co/d/0gdnDkjY
🐱 Adult dry food: https://a.co/d/00l1mRQX
🐱 FortiFlora: https://a.co/d/085gLO0l
🐱 Carriers (new or gently used, hard plastic): https://a.co/d/0g55Mcts
🐱 Urinary care wet food (Hill’s or prescription): https://a.co/d/0ebEZxRi
🐱 Bisque pouches: https://a.co/d/0a7F7dyP
🐱 Laundry Detergent: https://a.co/d/01LtDdT3 OR https://a.co/d/05p6MNOt OR https://a.co/d/0bjkY3fB
🐱 Cardboard carriers: https://a.co/d/04EiFayR
🐱 Gallon Ziplock bags: https://a.co/d/084BO149
🐱 Disposable gloves (any size): https://a.co/d/0gq3QBxo
🐱 Pyrantel: https://a.co/d/09hVfygi

📦 Shop our wishlist, send a package, or pick up an item while you're out and about.

Trust us—our cats will be very grateful. They'll probably celebrate by immediately demanding another meal. 😹💛

Thank you for helping us. We couldn't do this without you.
P.S. This is Pippin, soon to be available for adoption. 💜

06/05/2026

Sometimes rescue is about saying "yes" when every logical reason says "not today."

Late yesterday, a man arrived with two kittens he'd found. He cared enough to try to help them, but he wasn't in a position to keep them and wasn't sure what to do next.

The kittens—sisters now named Fish and Chips—were only about six weeks old.

What he didn't know was that he wasn't the first person to show up needing help.

Or the second.

In fact, Fish and Chips arrived after another unexpected intake earlier that same day and another emergency the night before. That was on top of seven cats and kittens who already had *scheduled *admission appointments.

And if that wasn't enough, someone had recently abandoned FOUR young cats in carriers outside our door—cats who all needed urgent medical care.

The reality is that animal rescue isn't just about loving cats.
It's about capacity.

Space.
Funding.
Medical care.
Foster homes.
Volunteers.
Staff time.
Supplies.
Planning.

Because every time we say yes to one cat, we're making a commitment to provide everything that cat needs—not just today, but for however long it takes to get them healthy and into a loving home.

Normally, we can't accommodate same-day admissions or walk-in drop-offs. Not because we don't care, but because responsible rescue requires resources.

But as the day wound down, we looked at Fish and Chips, made a few phone calls, rearranged some plans, found space for the night, and said yes.

Because they were worth it. ❤️

But here's what we NEED you to understand:

Imagine if someone unexpectedly left a dozen cats at your doorstep.
You'd probably panic.

Now imagine providing food, veterinary care, litter, housing, cleaning, and daily care for all of them.

That's what we face every single day.

Our most basic average cost is about $200 per cat just to cover initial veterinary care and essential supplies during the first few days.

And that's before more extensive medical needs and foster support.

So today, we're asking for help.

❤️ Can you make a gift of $10, $25, or whatever feels right?

❤️ Can you become a monthly donor for just $5 a month? That's less than $100 a year!

❤️ Can you share this so others understand what rescue really looks like?

Fish and Chips got their second chance because people were willing to step up.

Will you help us be ready for the next ones?

Because kitten season isn't slowing down—and neither are the cats who need us. 🐾

➡ Donate Online:
https://givebutter.com/TurnCompassionIntoActionIn2026
➡ Donate By Mail:
Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 East Flamingo Road, Suite 3
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121

06/01/2026

Meet Solcito ☀️🧡

His name means “little sun” in Spanish — and honestly, it fits him perfectly.

With his warm apricot-orange tabby coat, adventurous spirit, and bright personality, Solcito has a way of bringing light wherever he goes. He’s lean, athletic, curious, playful, and always ready to explore… but when the day winds down, he transforms into an affectionate cuddle bug who loves curling up beside his people or snuggling with other cats at bedtime.

Solcito has lived with other cats and young children and has done wonderfully with both. He’s social, talkative, energetic, and full of personality — the kind of cat who wants to be involved in whatever you’re doing. He’s also incredibly loving and protective, especially toward children, forming deep bonds with the people he cares about.

Like many cats with big personalities, Solcito also appreciates having moments to himself now and then. He’s confident enough to let you know when it’s time for play… and when it’s time for a little independence. 😸

About Solcito:
☀️ Energetic & playful
☀️ Extroverted & social
☀️ Loves to snuggle
☀️ Great with kids
☀️ Good with other cats
☀️ Talkative & expressive
☀️ Litter box trained
☀️ Equal parts adventurer and lap cat

Solcito is looking for a home where his playful heart, affectionate nature, and bright personality can truly shine. Could it be yours? 🧡

📍 Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV
⏰ Open daily 12–6 PM

06/01/2026

SHARES! 🚨🐾 URGENT: Bubby the kitten needs out of a kennel… and into a home. 💛

8-month-old Bubby is everything you could want in a cat—sweet, affectionate, playful, and obsessed with his people. And right now? He’s stuck in a kennel… not because he’s done anything wrong, but because of his FeLV+ status and the fact that we’re a free-roaming adoption center.

And it’s starting to get to him. 💔

This boy is meant to be with people. On your lap. Following you around. Chatting with you about his day. Not watching the world go by from behind kennel doors.

✨ Why everyone who meets Bubby falls in love:
• Total lap cat—his favorite place is YOU 🥹
• Playful, social, and full of personality
• Sweet, snuggly, and incredibly affectionate
• Adorably chatty (he will absolutely “talk” for love and snacks)

💛 What Bubby needs:
• A home as an only cat or with other FeLV+ cats
• Indoor-only lifestyle
• A loving, low-stress environment

And let’s say it louder for the people in the back—FeLV is not scary. Cats like Bubby can (and do) live happy, beautiful lives with the right care.

But what is hard? Watching a cat like this wait… and wait… and wait.

👇 Please help us get Bubby seen:
• SHARE this post
• Tag someone who might be his person
• Help us get him out of that kennel and into a home where he belongs

Because Bubby isn’t just a good cat… he’s a once-in-a-heart kind of cat. 💛

📍 Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV 89121
⏰ Daily, 12–6 PM 🐾

06/01/2026

Meet Chleopatra — “Chleo” for short — a tiny tuxedo queen with a huge heart and absolutely no concept of personal space when attention is available. 🖤🤍

At 7 years old, Chleo JUST arrived this morning through no fault of her own. After being loved since kittenhood, her family made the heartbreaking decision to rehome her due to severe allergies becoming unmanageable.

And honestly? They adore her. It shows.

Because Chleo is the kind of cat who becomes part of the family in every possible way.

She is incredibly social, affectionate, gentle, and LOVES people. Guests? New people? Maintenance workers? Doesn’t matter. Chleo will happily walk right up and introduce herself like the tiny tuxedo hostess she is. 😹

She’s been a loving companion to a young child since toddlerhood, enjoys being picked up and snuggled, and absolutely thrives on attention. Toys? Fun. Playing with her humans? Even better. Being the center of your universe? Ideal.

While she has done well around a small dog and can coexist peacefully, Chleo would probably be happiest as your one-and-only spoiled princess simply because she loves soaking up all the love for herself.

A few things about Chleo:
🐾 7-year-old female tuxedo cat
🐾 Front declawed
🐾 Friendly, social, affectionate, and playful
🐾 Indoor cat who occasionally enjoys supervised balcony sunbathing
🐾 Litterbox perfect
🐾 Loves attention and companionship
🐾 Healthy with no known medical concerns

Chleo may be petite, but her personality is larger than life. She’s the kind of cat who will greet you at the door, follow you around the house, curl up nearby, and quietly become your little shadow.

After seven years in one home, this transition is a big one for her — but we know her perfect next chapter is out there.

If you’re looking for a loving, people-oriented companion who truly wants to be part of your everyday life, Chleo may just be your girl. ❤️

📍 Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV
⏰ Open daily 12–6 PM

05/31/2026

05/18/2026

The most frequently diagnosed feline joint disorder is osteoarthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). This condition may be caused by an injury to a joint, by gradual wear and tear on a joint that takes place over time, or as the secondary consequence of a disease that compromises the internal structure of a joint.

In all cases, DJD is characterized by the erosion of cartilage, the smooth tissue that protects the ends of bones from rubbing directly against one another within a movable joint. When this protective tissue, for whatever reason, is worn or torn away completely, the bone ends come immediately into contact, and the persistent grinding of bone against bone results in inflammation and pain of varying severity.

All joints in a cat’s body can be affected by DJD, but those that become most visibly apparent to the owner will be the movable joints, most often the shoulders and elbows. But the knees, wrists and hips are also frequently affected. Outward signs of the condition will vary, depending on which joints are most painful, the extent of damage, and the animal’s age.

The earliest visible sign of DJD is likely to be apparent stiffness and a subtle reduction in an affected animal’s activity. Altered gait may eventually occur as the disease progresses or if the joint disorder has resulted from an injury.

Learn more below:
https://hubs.la/Q04f3Q0-0

05/18/2026

🚨 We’re posting Bubby AGAIN. And AGAIN. And we’ll keep posting him until someone finally says, “That’s my cat.” 💛🐾

Because honestly? We cannot understand how this boy is still waiting.

Bubby is now about 8 months old and he is, without exaggeration, one of the MOST fabulous kittens we’ve ever met. The total package. Sweet. Social. Hilarious. Affectionate. Handsome. The kind of cat who makes every single person fall in love within seconds.

And yet… he’s still here. 💔

The only reason? Bubby is FeLV+.

Since we’re a free-roaming adoption center, Bubby can’t safely mingle with the other cats unless they are also FeLV+, which means this incredible kitten spends far too much time in a kennel when what he REALLY wants is this:

✨ Your lap
✨ Your attention
✨ Your companionship
✨ Your entire schedule, honestly 😂

This boy LOVES people. He wants to be involved in everything. He talks to you. Follows you around. Climbs into your lap like he’s known you forever. He is beyond affectionate and ridiculously charming.

And the saddest part? We know kennel life is getting harder for him.

💛 Here’s what Bubby needs:
🐾 A home as an only cat OR with other FeLV+ cats
🐾 An indoor-only lifestyle
🐾 Someone willing to see past a diagnosis and see HIM

Because FeLV+ cats deserve homes too. They deserve couches and cuddles and sunny windows and people who adore them.

Bubby is not “less than.”
He is not “damaged.”
He is not disposable.

He’s the purrfect kitten for someone. We just need to find that someone.

🙏 PLEASE help us get Bubby seen:
📲 SHARE this post
💬 Tag a fellow cat lover
🏡 Tell people about him

Somewhere out there is the person who will look at Bubby and realize he’s exactly what’s been missing from their life.

📍 Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV 89121

⏰ Open daily 12–6 PM