Ten Lives Cat Rescue

Ten Lives Cat Rescue Nonprofit cat rescue in RI. Volunteer-powered & foster based. Inspiring action in our community.

This week we’re taking in three cats from Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Spec...
05/26/2026

This week we’re taking in three cats from Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services - two senior cats and one very itchy little kitten with ringworm.

Both hospitals reached out independently over the weekend looking for help, and thanks to our incredible foster network, we were able to confidently say yes (no frantic group chat spirals required… this time).

Meet the patients:
🐾 Quill (black & white senior)
Quill comes with a few extras on his “welcome package,” including an ear infection and significant dental disease. Like all of our seniors, he’ll also be getting a full blood panel + urinalysis as part of our basic intake protocol, that baseline workup runs $300+ before we even get to dental care.

🐾 Orange & white senior (FIV+)
He’ll also receive the same full senior workup and is very likely headed for a dental once fully evaluated due to his FIV+ status. These dentals typically run $1,500–$2,000 per cat depending on what we find once we’re in there, since cats always love a surprise plot twist!

🐾 Tiny ringworm kitten
✨ 21 days of medication
✨ PCR and culture (~$200)
✨ 6–8 weeks of quarantine
✨✨Possibly another 6–8 weeks if she’s not fully cleared after the first round!

In other words, she’s about to enjoy a very structured little timeout while she gets the care she needs.

It’s a big financial lift, but this is exactly what community support makes possible.

Funds from 401 Gives and the Raise Your Paws for a Cause auction are what turn “we wish we could” into “we’ve got them.” Not just for routine care, but for the messy, expensive, absolutely necessary medical work that gives these cats a real second chance.

We couldn’t do this without you - thank you!

05/25/2026

For months now, this colony in Chepachet has lived in the back of our minds every single day. We’re pretty sure it’s consumed our Community Cat Lead Heather’s life in a way that should probably qualify as its own full-time job (or at least an extreme sport 😅).

Every time we thought we were making progress, another cat would appear. Another litter. Another pregnant mom. Another group of kittens trying to survive outside. Still, our team kept showing up, determined to help however we could.

Right in the middle of all of this, we got word about a giant litter of kittens hidden on the property.

For days, Heather searched for them. When she finally found the babies, mama cat was right there with them. Heather safely contained mama on a porch while trying to secure her, and spent FIVE hours attempting to trap her using the kittens as a lure… but mama just wouldn’t go in.

With eight tiny 2.5-week-old kittens needing immediate care, Heather brought them home for the night and bottle-fed every single one of them every 2–3 hours completely on her own while continuing efforts to reunite the family.

The next morning, after even more patience and persistence, mama was finally trapped safely and reunited with all EIGHT of her babies. 🖤

This video is from that very first reunion, and after everything this family had survived outside, it was such a huge relief to finally have them safe together.

A few weeks later, the kittens are continuing to grow, and like many community cats, mama has started becoming more independent and less interested in caring for them as they get older. She may end up returning to us from our friends at Tiny Paws for some extra socialization and continued evaluation while the babies continue thriving in care.

And while this family got safely off the streets, the reality is that the work in this area is far from over. Since this all began, we’ve now helped WELL over 50 cats from this colony and surrounding nearby colonies through rescue and TNR efforts. Every time we think we’re nearing the end, more cats appear needing help.

We’re incredibly grateful to PawsWatch at the Community Cat Center for continuing to work alongside us on neighboring colonies, and to Tiny Paws Kitten Care of Rhode Island for stepping up to take on this enormous family and give them the care they deserve.

No cat should have to raise babies outside. No kittens should have to begin their lives struggling to survive outdoors. Situations like this are exactly why spay and neuter work matters so deeply. 🐾

Meet Bert McSquash. ❤️This sweet boy showed up in rough shape. A Good Samaritan posted about him in a local Facebook gro...
05/22/2026

Meet Bert McSquash. ❤️

This sweet boy showed up in rough shape. A Good Samaritan posted about him in a local Facebook group, and one of our volunteers was contacted right away. Thanks to that quick teamwork, we were able to jump in and get Bert to safety after the finder successfully trapped him.

By the following Monday, our amazing friends at Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue were able to fit him in and help us get him the care he desperately needed. Bert was feeling a little spicy about the whole situation, so he required a sedated exam, but their team was able to give him the works: neuter, flea & tick treatment, vaccinations, bloodwork, tick removal, medications, and more - all care that our rescue was happy to cover to help get him back on the road to recovery.

We are so incredibly grateful to Scruffy Paws for always showing up for cats like Bert and helping us give them a second chance. 🧡

Since coming into care, Bert has been eating VERY well, taking his antibiotics like a champ, and already seems to be feeling so much better. We’re still figuring out whether indoor life is his thing, but one thing is for sure: this boy is safe, loved, and being absolutely doted on while we help him heal.

Thank you to everyone who cared enough to speak up, share his post, trap him, transport him, and help him along the way. It truly takes a village.

If you’d like to support Bert’s recovery and help us continue helping cats in crisis, donations are always appreciated and go directly toward medical care, food, and supplies for cats in need. 🐾

👉 http://www.tenlivescatrescue.org/donate
👉 Venmo:
*Please double check that you have the correct account - ours is the only BUSINESS account.*

Tiptoe may not be the first cat to run up and greet you, but if you give her a little patience and a lot of love, you’ll...
05/18/2026

Tiptoe may not be the first cat to run up and greet you, but if you give her a little patience and a lot of love, you’ll get to watch something really special unfold. 🤍

This stunning blue-eyed girl came to us from the Woonsocket hoarding situation involving more than 100 cats, so the world can still feel a little scary to her sometimes. After spending the last 12 weeks in rescue, Tiptoe has made incredible progress with her socialization. She’s discovering that humans can bring good things… like wet food, Churus, and wand toy play sessions. 🐾

She absolutely adores other cats and would thrive in a calm, patient home that will continue helping her build confidence at her own pace. While she still tends to be more of a wallflower, we’ve seen her personality slowly start to shine through more and more each week.

Tiptoe is a gentle, sensitive soul who just needs someone willing to let her bloom in her own time. We truly believe that once she realizes she’s finally safe, she’s going to become an incredible companion.

Could you be the person to show Tiptoe that her difficult past is finally behind her? ✨

Learn more: https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47935648-pawtucket-rhode-island-cat
Apply: https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/

Meet Trixie Meowtel, named by one of our amazing auction donors after the stunning and brilliant Trixie Mattel 💖We first...
05/17/2026

Meet Trixie Meowtel, named by one of our amazing auction donors after the stunning and brilliant Trixie Mattel 💖

We first met Trixie back in December when she was TNR’d as part of a local colony. At the time, she made it very clear she was not interested in our help, our opinions, or frankly, any of our nonsense.

Well… she’s changed her tune.

After recently being spotted by her feeder with some pretty significant wounds, we went back out to trap her and get her to our vet. We initially suspected flea allergy or skin irritation, which still appears to be the case, but she also had open wounds that needed veterinary care so she can safely heal and recover.

And somewhere along the way, Trixie decided she is officially over the outdoor lifestyle and would very much like to be an indoor cat with a roof, snacks, and respect for her personal brand.

She is now safe in foster care, where she is resting, healing, and settling into her new chapter.

We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated volunteer Kerrin for stepping in to hold her while she waited for a foster placement. That kind of in-between support makes all the difference.

Trixie is a very sweet, chatty girl who loves attention and is especially fond of a good wand toy session. She’s on her road to recovery now, and we are so happy she is safe and getting the care she deserves. 💕

Meet our newest collaboration with Little Words Project- a bracelet that means more than just a pretty stack.This bracel...
05/16/2026

Meet our newest collaboration with Little Words Project- a bracelet that means more than just a pretty stack.

This bracelet is a badge of identity for every person who believes rescue cats deserve love, safety, and dignity. When you wear it, you’re showing the world that you stand with Ten Lives and the cats who need us most.

Every bracelet sold gives $5 directly back to Ten Lives Cat Rescue to help support rescue, medical care, and second chances.

Become a Cat Advocate for Ten Lives and wear your support!

Purchase your bracelet here:

https://www.littlewordsproject.com/products/giveback-cat-advocate

When yours arrives, post a photo wearing it and tag us so we can share our community of cat advocates far and wide.

Your first chance to grab the new Ten Lives tote is here!Join us Saturday, May 16th (tomorrow) from 1–4 PM inside Jordan...
05/15/2026

Your first chance to grab the new Ten Lives tote is here!

Join us Saturday, May 16th (tomorrow) from 1–4 PM inside Jordan's Jungle for our official tote pickup event. Ten Lives volunteers will be there, and you’ll be among the very first to snag one in person!

Location: Jordan's Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI

Each tote is $20 with 100% of proceeds going directly back to the cats in our care — while showing the world you support Ten Lives and rescue cats everywhere.

🚨 We Need Community Cat Helpers! 🚨As kitten season ramps up and our community cat program stays busy, we’re urgently loo...
05/14/2026

🚨 We Need Community Cat Helpers! 🚨

As kitten season ramps up and our community cat program stays busy, we’re urgently looking for more people to help us behind the scenes in TWO very important ways:

🚗 CAT CABBERS (MOST URGENT NEED)
Right now, our biggest need is volunteer transporters for community cat spay/neuter appointments.

We are specifically looking for people available on Mondays and/or Tuesdays for:
📍 Drop-off in Franklin, MA between 7:00–7:45 AM
📍 Pick-up in Franklin, MA between 6:00–7:00 PM

Cats are typically picked up/dropped off in Pawtucket or Cranston.

🐾 SHORT-TERM CARE HOMES FOR COMMUNITY CATS
We are looking for people willing to temporarily hold community cats before and after their spay/neuter appointments.

What this involves:
👉 Cats are kept fully crated the entire time
👉 Holding period is typically 5–7 days, though occasionally a bit longer
👉 Cats may not be friendly or happy to see you - these are community cats, not socialized pets. Volunteers must be comfortable navigating this with support!
👉 No experience needed - we provide all supplies, setup guidance, and support

Holding spaces can include:
✔️ Spare rooms
✔️ Basements
✔️ Garages
✔️ Other temperature-controlled spaces

You can live anywhere, but we are especially looking for help in the Warwick / Cranston / Providence areas due to the locations of our spay/neuter clinics, however this is not a requirement!

Even helping once in a while can make a huge difference in how many cats we’re able to get fixed and vaccinated through our TNR efforts. Every ride and every temporary holding space directly helps reduce suffering and prevent more kittens from being born outdoors.

Questions? Email us!
👉 [email protected]
Interested? Apply to volunteer on our website!
👉 tenlivescatrescue.org/volunteer/

We are beyond grateful to share that we reached our fundraising goals for Raise Your Paws for a Cause! 🐾💛This incredible...
05/07/2026

We are beyond grateful to share that we reached our fundraising goals for Raise Your Paws for a Cause! 🐾💛

This incredible success would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers, and everyone who shared, bid, cheered us on, and believed in our mission. Every contribution made a difference for the rescue cats in our care.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this amazing community. We truly couldn’t do this work without you.

🐾 Final hours! Bidding closes tonight at 8PM ETWe’re down to the wire for our Raise Your Paws for a Cause auction, and w...
05/03/2026

🐾 Final hours! Bidding closes tonight at 8PM ET

We’re down to the wire for our Raise Your Paws for a Cause auction, and we still need your help to reach our $15,000 goal.

✨ Don’t miss out:
👉 New England getaways to Martha’s Vineyard, Vermont, and Boston
👉 Amazing local dining and experiences
👉 Unique finds for cat lovers 🐱
👉 Raffle tickets starting at just $2

Some of the best items are still waiting for their winning bids—now’s your moment to jump in.

Every single bid helps us provide lifesaving care for cats who need it most.

⏰ Time’s almost up—get those final bids in before 8PM ET! Link in bio!

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