CLAWS-Cat Lives Are Worth Saving

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Purramedic training is an important part of socialization. Spot, Tig, and Karen get an A+ in Snuggles 101.

06/24/2026

They grow up so fast. And somehow there are so many of them. 😹

A few skipped vet visits and suddenly the whole family needs a ride. Spaying and neutering is the easiest way to get ahead of it, before a litter or two turns into a carpool.

That's a big part of what community cat work is all about: fewer surprise litters, healthier cats, calmer colonies. 🐾

This is the work CLAWS shows up for every day — and we can't do it without you. If you'd like to help us keep showing up for the cats in our community, you can chip in here: 👉 https://givebutter.com/standinthegap

Helping community cats, one paw at a time. 🐱

06/24/2026

Hi Villagers 🐾
First, thank you for all the new follows and support this week—it means more than you know.

But we have to be straight with you: right now CLAWS has no funds to take in fosters or help cover spay/neuter for owned cats.

We're a brand-new nonprofit, and raising money takes time. Contrary to what a lot of people assume, there aren't many grants out there for small groups like us—and the ones we do have are dedicated to specific things.

We want to save every cat. That's the whole reason we started this. But without your help, there's only so much we can do.

You're always welcome to message us—if we know of a resource that can help, we'll point you that way.

And if you're able to chip in and help us Stand in the Gap, here's the link:
👉 https://givebutter.com/standinthegap

Helping Community Cats One Paw at a Time

By Cat Lives Are Worth Saving

06/22/2026

Spay and neuter is one of the most loving things a pet owner can do.

Early prevention helps reduce suffering, unwanted litters, and the long-term strain placed on both animals and caregivers.

But for many people, cost becomes a barrier long before there’s ever a crisis.

CLAWS is working to help bridge that gap and make responsible care more accessible in our community.

Want to help us stand in the gap?
https://givebutter.com/standinthegap

06/18/2026

We need to be honest with you.

Right now, CLAWS is at a breaking point.

We have three foster kittens — Karen, Tig, and Spot — who are ready to move to rescue. We don't have the funds to vet them. Until we do, they stay in foster and we can't take in any more kittens that need help.

We have entire colonies that needs TNR and vaccines.

We have a waiting list of people that need assistance with spay/neuter.

One unspayed female can produce up to 3 litters a year. Left unmanaged, three females can become hundreds of cats within five years. It also puts the existing colony at risk for disease and conflict.

If this work matters to you, we need you today. Not next week. Today.
givebutter.com/standinthegap

06/18/2026

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🐾 "I found a kitten, but I already have 3 cats..." 🐾

We hear this one a lot, and we have a little secret to share...

YOU are the help. 😂

Every time someone contacts a rescue because they found a kitten but already has a few cats, we have to gently explain that most rescue volunteers aren't operating a magical kitten-free sanctuary somewhere. We're sitting in our houses surrounded by cats too.

You have 3 cats? That's adorable.

Most of our volunteers have 15+ cats, plus fosters, plus bottle babies, plus the occasional animal that showed up and never left. 🤦‍♀️

Rescues aren't buildings full of empty cages waiting for kittens. We're regular people opening our homes, spare bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and sometimes our sanity to animals in need.

So when you find a kitten, congratulations! You may have accidentally become part of animal rescue. ❤️

We'll help with advice and resources when possible —but sometimes the biggest difference-maker is the person who found them.

And yes, we know. One kitten somehow takes up more space than 15 adult cats.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Meet Spot, Tig, and Karen.

Spot can leap small buildings in a single bound. He's a superhero in disguise. The disguise is a very small black kitten. It's working.

Tig came in hissing and has since pivoted to a career in lap sitting. He has a five-year plan. It involves being held.

Karen is the boss. She has made this clear to her brothers on multiple occasions and will make it clear again if necessary. She is independent, sassy, and running this foster room whether we like it or not.

All three came from a local colony and are fostering with CLAWS until we can get them to a rescue.

You can help Spot, Tig, and Karen get to a rescue by donating at givebutter.com/standinthegap or sharing this post.

Every little bit helps. 🐾

06/10/2026

Meet Karen.

Karen would like to speak to the manager about the quality of this nap surface. She has concerns. She will address them after her fourth consecutive hour of sleep.

Karen came to us from a local colony and is currently fostering with CLAWS while she waits for her forever home. She is independent, opinionated, and absolutely perfect.

You can help Karen get to a rescue by donating at givebutter.com/standinthegap or sharing this post.

Every little bit helps. 🐾