Kindred Tails Sanctuary Co

09/05/2026

THE KINDRED TAILS PORCH
What Exhaustion Looks Like in Animal Care

Let’s talk about exhaustion.

Not just being tired. The kind that builds when living things depend on you every single day.

It can look like realizing at 3 PM you haven’t eaten.

Sitting in your vehicle for a few extra minutes because you’re too tired to get out.

Walking into a room and forgetting why you’re there.

Having laundry piled up while another load is already running.

Lying in bed exhausted while your brain asks:

Did everyone get their medicine? Did I answer that message? Do we have enough food? What am I forgetting?

And sometimes exhaustion looks completely normal from the outside.

You’re still feeding animals. Cleaning. Giving medications. Going to vet appointments. Answering messages. Showing up.

Because the animals don’t know you’re tired. They still need dinner, clean water, medication and someone to care for them.

This isn’t just rescue. Shelter workers, veterinary staff, animal control officers, groomers, kennel workers and others in animal care know this feeling too.

So when someone in animal care seems scattered, takes longer to respond or admits they can’t handle one more thing, it may not mean they don’t care.

Sometimes they’re simply running on empty while making sure the animals aren’t.

And if you want to help, skip “Let me know if you need anything.”

Try:

“I’ll wash bowls.”
“I’ll take the laundry.”
“I’ll make the supply run.”
“I’ll handle that transport.”

Sometimes helping the person behind the animals is helping the animals too.

That’s worth talking about on the Porch.

09/04/2026

Rescues & shelters, we want you in on this.

We’re helping create something new called That’s My Pet, an app designed to help people find adoptable animals based on who they actually are, their personality, energy level, needs, behavior, and the kind of home where they’ll thrive.

Not just a photo. Not just a breed. A better match.

And it’s being built to be free for rescues, shelters, adopters, and animal lovers. No ads. No paywall.

We’re looking for rescues and shelters who want to follow along, give input, and be among the first to know when it launches.

Take a look and join the early-access list:

Every legal pet. Every kind of rescue. Free for everyone. Zero ads.

09/04/2026

Feline Friday

If you’ve been thinking about adding a cat to your family, we have six pretty convincing reasons for you to stop scrolling.

Meet Brian, Annie, Abbe, Amy, Sam, and Phyllis.

This crew has a lot in common. They’re all friendly, playful, social, and already litter box trained. They’re at that fun age where everything can become a toy, curiosity usually wins, and there’s always time for one more round of play before settling down for some attention.

And somehow, even with all those similarities, each one has their own look and personality.

Brian has that big fluffy tail that deserves its own zip code.
Annie has the cutest little mustache.
Abbe is our beautiful gray and white girl.
Amy has perfected the tiny chin patch.
Sam looks like he showed up wearing his best gray tuxedo.
And Phyllis has one of those sweet faces that makes it very hard to tell her no.

They’re ready for families of their own, and we’d love to see these faces spending the rest of their lives being somebody’s spoiled house cat.

Interested in adopting Brian, Annie, Abbe, Amy, Sam, or Phyllis? Send us a message.

And if you can’t adopt right now, sharing this post really does help. Their person may already be following you.

At Kindred Tails Sanctuary, every animal is family.

09/02/2026

BEHIND THE SANCTUARY GATE
What Does It Actually Take?

Meet Lazzara.

You see one little kitten safe and comfortable. What you don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes to keep her that way.

For Lazzara, that means:
Food & fresh water every day, plus bowls to wash and refill.
Cleaning litter boxes, floors, bedding and her living space.
Enrichment with toys, climbing, scratching and plenty of kitten playtime.
Vetting including exams, vaccines, parasite prevention and treatment, and eventually her spay.
Socialization so she becomes comfortable with people, other cats and new experiences.
Laundry. Lots of laundry. Blankets, towels and bedding never seem to stop.
Time. Feeding, cleaning, playing, watching for changes and making those vet trips all take time.

And then there’s something we can’t put on a supply list. Love.

It’s learning her personality. Knowing what’s normal for her. Noticing when she isn’t eating quite as much. Laughing at the ridiculous kitten things she does and making sure she feels safe.

That’s what caring for one little kitten actually looks like.
Now multiply those little jobs by every animal at Kindred Tails.
That’s the part of sanctuary life you don’t always see in the pictures.
But it happens behind the gate every single day.

And Lazzara is worth every bit of it.

08/30/2026

SUPPLY LIST SUNDAY
Our biggest need right now is flea control.
These are in our wishlist and is what is working for us. If you can help buying ordering that is awesome. IF THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN HELP IS BY SHARING THIS POST that is awesome also!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CHOUDHATP72S?ref_=wl_share

08/28/2026

FELINE FRIDAY-

Meet Lazzara

Lazzara is only about 6 to 8 weeks old, but she’s already had quite the start to life. This tiny girl came from a moving car on a busy road. Thankfully, someone was there at the right time and got her to safety before anything worse happened.

She’s now sharing space with an older kitten, and the two have quickly become best friends. After everything she’s been through, Lazzara is still just the sweetest little thing. She loves to play, enjoys having a buddy around, and she’s already using the litter box like a pro.

Over the next couple of weeks, Lazzara will finish all of her vetting, including being spayed. She isn’t quite ready to head home yet, but we are accepting applications for her now.

If you think this sweet little survivor might belong in your family, send us a message.

08/25/2026

Giving Tuesday is TODAY!

MyGivingCircle is giving away $3,000, and Kindred Tails Sanctuary needs your votes!

Voting is FREE, takes less than a minute, and could help us bring much-needed funding home to the animals in our care.

Please vote for Kindred Tails Sanctuary and share!

Every vote counts. Let’s show them what our Kindred Village can do!

Each year MyGivingCircle gives $2,500,000 in grants and donations

08/23/2026

SUPPLY LIST SUNDAY
The cupboards are looking a little scary…

This week, we’re not asking for the fancy stuff. We desperately need the basics that keep everyone fed, comfortable, and cared for.

Flea prevention for the dogs and cats
Dog food
Cat food

And unfortunately, telling 70+ furry little faces, “Sorry guys, we’re running low,” does absolutely nothing.

They still show up at feeding time.

They still stare at us.

The cats will absolutely file a formal complaint.

If you’re able to help us restock this week, we would be incredibly grateful. You can purchase directly from one of our wishlists or donate toward the supply bill so we can grab what’s needed most.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CHOUDHATP72S?ref_=wl_share

Donate toward supplies: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GQ5JJPEJ58NC6

Even one bag of food or one box of flea prevention takes something off the list.

Thank you for helping us keep all these bellies full and the fleas unemployed.

Every animal deserves love. And apparently, groceries.

08/22/2026

IT TAKES A KINDRED VILLAGE
You Don’t Have to Adopt to Save a Life

We hear it all the time:

“I wish I could help, but I can’t adopt another animal.”

Here’s the thing. Adoption is only one part of rescue.

Sometimes saving a life starts with someone who simply follows our page.

The Follower sees an animal who needs help.

The Sharer puts that animal in front of someone we may never have reached.

The Donor helps cover food, litter, supplies or vet care while that animal waits.

The Volunteer gives their time to help with the everyday work that keeps Kindred Tails going.

The Foster gives an animal a temporary place to land.

The Transporter gets them to the vet, a foster home, another rescue or their next destination.

The Adopter finally says, “You’re coming home with me.”

And sometimes that adopter found their new family member because one person hit Share weeks earlier.

That’s the part we don’t want people to forget.

You don’t have to adopt.
You don’t have to have a lot of money.
You don’t have to spend every weekend volunteering.

You just have to find your place in the chain.

Follower - Sharer - Donor - Volunteer - Foster - Transporter - Adopter

Every one of those people can change where an animal’s story goes next.

The Kindred Question: Where do YOU fit in our Kindred Village?

08/21/2026

FELINE FRIDAY | Who Would Pick YOU?

We spend a lot of time asking people what they’re looking for in a cat.

But cats have opinions too.

So let’s turn it around.

If a cat got to choose your home, which one would pick you?

A The Couch Buddy
Your evenings are pretty quiet. Give you a comfy couch, a blanket and a cat curled up beside you, and you’re happy.

B The Little Shadow
There’s usually something going on at your house—and you wouldn’t mind a cat following you from room to room to make sure you’re doing everything correctly.

C The Independent One
You don’t need a cat in your lap 24/7. You’re perfectly happy sharing a room with a cat who loves you dearly… from the other end of the couch.

D The Troublemaker
You want personality. The cat who knocks something off the counter while looking directly at you. The one who turns an empty box into an event and somehow makes you laugh when you’re trying to be annoyed.

Which one sounds like your house?

Drop A, B, C or D in the comments.

There’s no “best” type of cat. A cuddly cat can be wonderful in one home and overwhelming in another. That independent cat someone passes by may be exactly what another person has been hoping to find.

That’s why we want to know more than “Do you want a cat?”

We want to know:

Which cat would be happy living with you?