10 Lives Rescue NY Inc.

Honey Bunches of Oat is a sweet 8-week-old kitten who came to us three weeks ago with his mama Cap’n Crunch and two siblings, Cookie Crisp and Fiber One. Sadly, Cookie Crisp passed away early on despite days of round the clock care—so we’re doing everything we can to make sure Honey Bunches gets the care he needs to thrive.

From the start, we noticed something was off about his behind. Like everyone else in his little family, he had diarrhea, so we took them all to the vet. They tested positive for coccidia and were treated—but once his poop began to solidify, we realized something more serious was going on. Every time Honey Bunches tried to poop, it would get stuck to his bottom, and he’d strain in discomfort.

Another visit to our primary vet confirmed that his anus looked abnormal and would need further imaging. We then took him to Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, where the vet suspects atresia ani, a rare and potentially life-threatening condition where the anus is malformed or entirely closed off. The exact type and severity can only be confirmed via CT scan, which will guide the necessary surgical plan.

We’ve scheduled Honey Bunches for a scan—and possible corrective surgery—on Monday, August 11. The current estimate for that visit alone is nearly $7,000 on top of the previous 2 vet visits and a consultation, which is overwhelming for a small rescue.

Earlier this summer, 10 Lives Rescue helped a kitten named Dune who was diagnosed with Atresia Ani Type 1. Thanks to surgery, Dune is doing great—and we hope Honey Bunches can have the same happy ending.

Please consider donating toward Honey Bunches’ medical care. Every bit helps us get him the care he needs to poop pain-free and live the long, happy life he deserves.

10 Lives Rescue recently took in a litter of 6 (we were originally told there were 4) tabby kittens from a rescuer in Jamaica, Queens. Despite having been inside a home with their mother, no one seemed to know just how many kittens there were and that anything was even wrong.

When our surprise 6 tabbies arrived at their foster earlier this week, we very quickly could see that there was a big problem. Sandy (named because they are Sand Tabbies in their markings) had a very clear issue with her back leg and front leg. So off this 1 pound, 8 week old kitten went to the vet.

She had an initial round of X-rays and testing at one of our incredible partner vets, which showed something very alarming. Several of the bones in these two legs are U-shaped when they should be straight. They even go in different directions. The vet believes this is caused by a congenital deformity. However, she will need to go for further testing and evaluation to assess if anything can be done to help her.

Despite all this, she still scoots around and tries to play. She lays with her other beautiful siblings and cuddles with them.

We want to help Sandy live the best, pain-free life we can and we are determined to get her the care she needs, but in order to do that we need your help. We don't know what caused this to happen or how it went unnoticed for 8 weeks, but we are determined to help this precious baby get the best possible quality of life she can. Please consider making a donation to help Sandy.

Now also updating this to introduce Dune!!!

We made this fundraiser initially because sweet Sandy needs our help, but it turns out her brother Dune is also the real emergency! This poor boy has suspected Anal Atresia and will need corrective surgery! Despite having so much difficulty pooping, he still meows and plays and cuddles with his siblings. We want to help Dune live a pain free life but please we need your help. 10 Lives Rescue is less than one year old and we are seeking every possible source of funding including grants and more, but every single donation makes a difference.

My name is Giang Nguyen. I’m a volunteer with 10 Lives Rescue and a cat rescuer based in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Rorschach (aka Smudge) is a beloved community cat who has been living in the parking lot next to my building the past few years. He’s a cherished member of the neighborhood, with several people occasionally feeding him and a dedicated feeder ensuring he gets meals twice a day. In 2023, he was TNR'ed (trap neuter return). This is when we discovered he is FIV+ and had endured several injuries from living outdoors. Thankfully, these injuries were healing, and he was healthy enough to be released back into his familiar territory.

A few months ago, we noticed that Rorschach began squinting, and over time, his eyes couldn’t open as wide as before. Concerned for his well-being, I partnered with another rescuer to take him to the vet, where he was diagnosed with entropion—a painful condition where the eyelids fold inward, causing discomfort and irritation.

The good news is that we were able to secure a double eye entropion surgery for Rorschach at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe on January 3rd. Rorschach is now recovering with me, and he’s doing wonderfully! He’s eating well (he’s a big fan of Churu!) and is on the path to healing. We’re also taking this time to assess whether he might be friendly enough to transition to an indoor life or if he truly belongs outdoors where he’s lived his whole life.

On January 14th, Rorschach will return to the Cat Café to have his sutures removed. His recovery has been made possible thanks to the amazing support of 10 Lives Rescue, who have agreed to help cover his medical expenses. This fundraiser is dedicated to covering those costs and ensuring Rorschach gets the care he needs to live a comfortable, pain-free life.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in Rorschach’s journey. Thank you for supporting this sweet community cat and helping him heal. Let’s show Rorschach how much he’s loved!