Most shelters and rescues had to basically shut down during quarantine. We are able to continue operations on a 100% contactless basis because we do not have a central facility. Instead, our program is foster home based.  While we had to severely scale back our operations, we were still able to rescue cats & kittens without endangering public health or disregarding the government guidance on best practices.

 

MEDICAL/TRANSPORT:

 

All medical, transport & veterinary appointments are made with a foster mom delivering her kittens in a carrier to the doorstep of the medical facility/other destination, sanitizing the cage handles, return to her car & then notify staff via phone that she had arrived. Staff member would perform medical services, put the cats back on the doorstep, sanitize the cage handles & call the foster mom to pick them back up. 100% contactless.

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CONTACTLESS ADOPTION PROCESS:

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1. FILL OUT APPLICATION

2. PHONE INTERVIEW  (if approved)

3. ZOOM Meet & greet with foster family & kitten

4. ADOPTION DAY: Foster mom will put the kitten in a playpen outside in her yard. Masks and 6ft social distancing required. 100% contactless. 

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CHALLENGES:

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Our biggest challenge has been the lack of access to veterinary appointments for spays & neuters. Vet clinics are slammed & we are only allowed two scheduled appointments per week. We have had to utilize other private vet clinics that do not offer a discount. We are paying up to $190 alone for a female spay, almost triple the usual cost. Certain medications have also almost tripled in price and we have experienced chain disruptions in regards to necessary supplies. 

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We are ever more in need of donations to keep up with the skyrocketing costs. Here is a message from our Program Director dated 4/4/20:

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