Diamonds in the Ruff CSRA Inc. dba Kitty Konnection

On the evening of July 30, we were contacted by a local citizen who found a tiny kitten in a parking lot that was limping and unable to walk. Unable to keep and care for him, she reached out to our rescue for help. We immediately took him directly to a vet for evaluation and treatment. Roscoe, affectionately named by the attending vet tech, had suffered trauma to his right front leg and was unable to put weight on it. X-rays revealed a broken humerus. The options that were presented were not good - complete amputation of the leg or euthanasia. We chose neither. The next morning, Roscoe was transported to an orthopedic hospital in Columbia for a second opinion. Roscoe, although only 9 weeks old, was a candidate for surgery, which included inserting a plate with screws and a confined recovery until the break healed. Roscoe came through the surgery like a champ and within 4-6 weeks, we anticipate him will be a normal, playful kitten with a long, healthy life ahead. Surgery was expensive, and Roscoe will require more follow-up visits and potentially another surgery in a few months to remove the plate. Recue funds are extremely limited for these types of extraordinary expenses, and the only way we can provide lifesaving care is to ask for your help. Please consider helping by donating to Kitty Konnection and ensure Roscoe receives the continuing care he deserves. Your donations are tax deductible. Thank you

Kitty Konnection is a non-profit cat and kitten rescue in Georgia conducting this fundraiser in hopes to help pay for Raindrop's serious illness and hospital stay. Raindrop was born in foster care on March 3, 2025. A normal, healthy kitten from the beginning, playing with her littermates and loving life, she was somewhat independent from a very early age. She loves to follow her caregiver around on her four little paws seeking pets and giving her purrs as a reward. The end of June, Raindrops story took a drastic turn as she began to experience lethargy, nauseous and vomiting, diarrhea, and unable to function normally. Unable to see her normal local vet due to office closings for the 4th of July, Raindrop was taken to an emergency clinic 30 minutes away. After a thorough examination, it was discovered that she was suffering from an internal blockage and that she was septic. The next few days were touch and go as she fought to survive her plight. Raindrop's vet conducted x-rays, ultrasounds, administered fluids, as she was severely dehydrated, and several antibiotics. Raindrop also stopped eating and it became necessary to tube feed her. Twenty four hour care was required as she fought for her life. Raindrop remains hospitalized with irregular blood pressure readings but the vet has hope that Raindrop will ultimately survive. The vet bill is currently in the high thousands. On behalf of Raindrop and our organization, thank you for your help.

Bruno is a 3-year-old chocolate male who has had a rough start in life. Bruno came to us when a concerned citizen rescued him running along a busy highway, darting in and out of traffic. Skittish at first, he knew the stranger was trying to help as he carefully approached her. Bruno wanted to be saved, and he was. A wellness check at the vet the next day revealed Bruno was emaciated and heartworm-positive but otherwise healthy. The vet techs loved him and showered him with their affection. Bruno returned the love, tail wagging, finally able to relax. Bruno is safe and loved in foster care and has begun the long journey to good health, including costly heartworm treatment. As a rescue, we can only provide extraordinary care with donations. Bruno has a ways to go, but with your help, we can give him the life he so deserves.

Since Hurricane Helene devastated the CSRA this past September, Kitty Konnection has been overwhelmed with helping so many homeless and displaced animals. Each of these animals required some sort of medical attention, and the cost has been tremendous. Like so many rescues, we have been struggling just to keep going. Grant opportunities have not been as plentiful as in the past due to the increase in cost of essential items and individual donations have been few. Our only steady source of revenue is from adoption fees which absolutely do not cover everything.

During this season of giving, could you please consider making a donation to help our organization continue its lifesaving mission? Your donations are tax deductible and so very much appreciated.

Every three days, we will feature a hurricane Helene kitty/puppy that Kitty Konnection is helping! Following is a brief bio of our rescue. Thank you and God bless.

Kitty Konnection was founded in September 2012 as a cat and kitten rescue in Richmond and Columbia County Georgia. Since Kitty Konnection began, we have rescued and adopted out more than 6,000 surrenders from local citizens for a variety of reason. Our animals are thoroughly vetted and care is provided if needed including extraordinary care for serious injuries and illnesses. Animals are cared for in homes with incredible fosters who are trained where they remain until permanent homes are found. Our adoption venue is the local Petco Store in evens Georgia where we have been a partner since the beginning. Our goal is to educate the community, spay/neuter and vaccinate as many animals as our budget allows us to each year. We are considered the “Go To Rescue” for acquiring healthy animals.

Hazelnut was found near midnight, face down in a driveway and unresponsive. She was around 3 months old and one of her eyes had ruptured due to a past injury or infection. She was also extremely underweight and covered in fleas and small bite wounds. At the vet, despite being in pain, she purred the whole time the staff helped her. Hazelnut will receive necessary surgery to remove the dead and infected tissue of her eye and prevent life threatening infections. Her surgery is scheduled for Thursday, 11/14. Please donate if you can to help us save Hazelnut.

Recently, Kitty Konnection was notified of a large number of cats and kittens living in unspeakable conditions. When a volunteer visited the residence, they found these animals living in a garage that was neither lit nor heated. The only source of light was a a few small windows near the top of the garage door. The smell of cat urine and feces were overpowering, and cats and kittens hid among boxes or in the exposed rafters. Minimal food was available and litterboxes were dirty. One adult male cat was locked in a tiny crate with no food, water, or bedding, only a dirty litter box. More than 34 adult cats were continuously breeding. There were pregnant cats, nursing moms and newborn kittens and upon further inspection, dead kittens were discovered.

Kitty Konneciton was able to remove 34 cats and begin medical treatment immediately. We also began moving cats into foster as quickly as we could. Every cat who has been moved into foster has had severe health and emotional issues stemming from neglect. The kittens were all critically underweight and many were near death upon their removal from the garage, with eye infections, flea infestations, and internal parasites including giardia and coccidia. The adult cats are also underweight, with emaciated appearances, and scabs and scars from fleas, fighting, and continuous breeding covering their bodies. Of the female cats, most have had multiple litters of kittens per year, every year since coming to the owner's “care”; they are emaciated, scarred, and frightened of other cats from their time with this owner. All the cats required emergency refeeding, medications to combat fleas, ringworm, eye infections, giardia, and coccidia, and of course spay/neuter appointments.

In all, it has taken over $4,000 in medical expenses, 11 foster homes, and countless volunteer hours to complete this project. Our organization is struggling with medical expenses and it has been a particularly hard hit as we try to prepare financially for the coming kitten season. We appreciate any assistance you can provide.

On Friday, February 9th, Bibi, a 2 month old kitten, was surrendered to an Augusta animal shelter. Bibi was severely underweight, covered in what appeared to be motor oil, and had open wounds on her back feet; most concerningly, her front left leg appeared to be broken and she could not straighten it. We will never know for sure, but like many kittens in winter, Bibi may have been sheltering in a car engine for warmth when the car was suddenly turned on and began to move. Either way, the shelter put out an urgent call for a rescue to take on her case, and a Kitty Konnection foster picked her up that day.

After several vet visits, and a trip to an orthopedic specialist, it was discovered that Bibi's front left leg was severely dislocated. Due to her young age, scar tissue had quickly formed around the site, making a surgical fix her only option. Due to Bibi's age and the fact that she is still growing, a simpler bone fusion procedure was not an option. The cost is estimated at $3,000. Without swift surgical intervention, Bibi will likely lose her leg. Surgery is scheduled for March 4th. If you can help Bibi reach her goal, please donate here. Despite all that she has been through, Bibi remains the sweetest, gentlest kitten, who instantly befriends everyone she meets. Bibi has a long journey ahead, but with help, she will be able to live a full and wonderful life.

Donations may also be made directly to Capital Animal Hospital, 511 Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205. Call (803) [phone redacted] and tell them the donation is for Bibi's surgery under Kitty Konnection. Thank you in advance.