These babies were found in a wall of an apartment complex and brought to Petco today. They had extremely goopy and sealed shut eyes. We cleaned them up and started them on eye medication and then they ate like champs for us. Unfortunately the exact location of where they were found was not obtained so that we could search for mom to have her fixed 😿Please get involved in TNR so we can slow down the over population of feral kittens being born. #kittens #catsofinstagram #rescue #tnr #spayandneuter
Two little orphan babies found in Lakeside. Luckily we have a momma who just gave birth to 3 of her own so adding 2 more will be no problem for her. A mother increases the survival of babies this young. So glad we have a surrogate ❤️❤️#catsofinstagram #kittens #rescue #spayandneuter #orphans #tnr
While trapping feral cats for a spay/neuter clinic this little lady decided to give birth in her trap 😻 She was transferred into our queen/kitten cage at our nursery to take care of her babies until they can be weaned. We will then spay mom and return her to her colony and her babies will be adopted into homes. These babies will never know life on the streets!!! #tnr #kittens #catsofinstagram #rescue #spayandneuter #communitycats #feralcat
Every 4th Wednesday of every month we partner with @sdhumanesociety to trap between 20-30 feral cats for a spay/neuter clinic held especially for ECAR. ECAR traps, assists with the clinic, holds the cats for recovery and then returns them to their homes. @sdhumanesociety is awesome with providing surgeries to these ferals at no cost!!! Thanks @sdhumanesociety for another successful clinic!!
For every sad ending there is a happy one. This beautiful momma had her six kittens under a tarp at the Potrero County Park. We were able to secure the kittens and then trap momma to bring them to our nursery where they are safe, warm and well cared for. Please get involved with TNR so babies aren't being born to live feral lives. These are some of the lucky ones but most have a sad ending. It's preventable if everyone gets involved with spaying and neutering community cats and also your pets!!!! #rescue #catsofinstagram #kittens #tnr #spayandneuter
Momma kitty needs prayers and positive thoughts sent her way 🙏 We picked up this stray kitty and her newborn kittens yesterday morning and mom was in really bad shape. We immediately took her to our vet and she has been on IV fluids for the last 2 days. We are doing everything we can to save her. She was extremely emaciated, dehydrated and anemic. If you would like to donate towards her care please visit our website eastcountyanimalrescue.org and go to our donate page. You can donate online or mail a check if you prefer. #rescue #mommakitty #catsofinstagram
And so it begins!! #kittens #rescue
The cruelty never ceases to disgust us. Once again we rescued critters out at Sloan Canyon in Dehesa Valley!! This time they were not kittens but 2 young Guinea Pigs!! How cruel!! After 3 hours we were able to get both these babies by catching them with a fishing net. Racing against daylight we couldn't wait for them to enter the trap on their own. #rescue #guineapig #thosearentkittens
This little lady is lucky to be alive but isn't quite out of the woods yet. She was found on the 15 freeway today by a Good Samaritan who stopped and picked her up. ECAR was asked to help and we immediately had her taken to our vet. She sustained a head injury and is pretty unsteady on her feet but no broken bones or internal injuries so it's a wait and see with her. She is resting comfortably, warm and safe at our directors house so she can be closely monitored. Sweet baby ❤️ #kittens #rescue
Kitten #2 found in an area called Sloan Canyon in the Dehesa Valley. We are continuing our efforts to find more. This guy was so hungry and started purring when we got to him. To recap, some heartless person abandoned kittens on a trail in a taped up pet carrier. These kittens are tame but terrified so we have to set traps to get them. They are lucky to have survived due to the wildlife in this area. #kittens #rescue
Why are there so many heartless people in this world? A week ago a couple walking their dogs on a trail in Dehesa Valley came across this taped up pet carrier with a hole in the top. The box was empty so they searched the area but found nothing. Fast forward to today, they spotted a kitten in the bushes so they asked us to please come help. We set a trap and in a few hours trapped this little girl who was terrified but friendly as can be. Hungry and thirsty but in pretty good shape for the trauma she endured. This girl is lucky to be alive given the wildlife in the area. We are still trying to see if there are anymore out there. #kittens #rescue
To have one kitty with a unique nose marking is one thing but 3 at the same time??!! Now that's special!!! #kittens #rescue #cutecats #cutenose
From the ECAR family to yours, Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎄🎄
Remember these two precious babies??? Well here they are all grown up!! They both have been adopted!! They did not go together but Bubba was adopted with his true littermate and Rocky was adopted with one of his other bottle baby foster siblings!! ❤️❤️ #rescue #kittens
Our very own cat trapper extraordinaire, Josh, playing Santa at Petco!! He is holding our kitten Waffle who is up for adoption. Get your pets picture taken on Saturday, December 16 between 1-4pm and part of the proceeds will go to ECAR!!! #kittens #rescue #kitten
Isn't kitten season supposed to be over!?? Not in San Diego!! These 4 week old darlings were rescued yesterday at El Cajon Valley High School where we have been working on TNR for years. These kittens are super cute but there aren't enough homes. Please get involved with TNR in your area to help prevent more homeless kittens!! #kittens #rescue #kittenxlady