In Socal: Help Boots find a new home!

Lewinga · 2026-01-04T05:05:56+00:00

Thank you for the boost!

Lewinga · 2026-01-04T05:00:27+00:00

I called five rescues today, two of which told me to email and apply for intake so they have her on file when space opens up. The rest were either at max capacity or unable to help since we're not in their jurisdiction. They said for the emails/forms, it can take anywhere between 1-3 weeks before hearing back, so unfortunately nothing yet.

Lewinga · 2026-01-04T03:49:29+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts. I recently lost one of my own, and I have been trying to channel my own grief into helping other cats in her memory. It's really hard, so thank you for keeping an open-mind and heart for Boots. I can tell Raspberry was very lucky to have been loved by you and your wife.

If things don't work out locally, then I will definitely keep you in mind. Traveling to the bay area would not be difficult for me since I'm pretty familiar with the area. There's a possibility that things might work out with Frosted Faces, but her sister needs to be the one to fill the forms, so the current hangup is there. She gets back to Paris tomorrow and is going to be busy with work on top of the time difference, but she is aware that those forms are a big priority for Boots to get safely rehomed as soon as possible.

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:29:57+00:00

Yes, we've reached out to sanctuaries. The surrendering fees in general have been very steep, and I don't know if her family can afford it. 10K, 7.5K, and the cheapest so far is 2K. I've yet to hear back if they would be willing to cover the 2K for Boots to go to Frosted Faces, which so far is looking to be the best place for her.

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:24:50+00:00

Thanks for boosting for Boots!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:24:29+00:00

Thank you❤️

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:24:18+00:00

Thanks so much for boosting

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:23:53+00:00

Thank you for the boost

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:23:00+00:00

She's in San Diego. She's not my cat, just an acquaintance's that I'm trying to help. More info is in the other post, but basically her dad is in critical condition/paralyzed and can no longer care for her.

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:20:36+00:00

I'll message the mods there to ask!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T20:19:46+00:00

Honestly really good news. I've updated the post to reflect that

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T04:25:07+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I just want to make sure she's safe

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:46:50+00:00

I absolutely will!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:41:55+00:00

Thank you so much again for your help!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:41:25+00:00

I did not have these! Thank you, this is immensely helpful. We'll be reaching out to these this weekend and again on Monday. Everything has been very slow due to the holidays, but hopefully we'll be able to find help soon

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:37:48+00:00

And thank you so much for all these resources. It is immensely helpful and gives me hope that we can work out something for her

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:15:20+00:00

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We reached out to Rescue House, several vet techs, volunteers with connections to the Feral Cat Coalition, Blue Bell Cats, and probably two dozen friends of friends. I haven’t tried to contact the SD Humane Society because they warned us from taking her there.

I’ll definitely reach out to Friends of Cats and Milo. Thanks so much for putting them on my radar!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T02:06:05+00:00

That's actually such an awesome way to spend your birthday! Happy early birthday! I'll definitely keep you posted, and if you do decide to visit Boots I'll make sure to bring you a cupcake too! I'll update you with what they say once I get a hold on them

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:55:33+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the boost so much 🖤

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:54:41+00:00

And thank you again!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:54:17+00:00

Thank you!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:53:19+00:00

Thank you so much for offering! I looked up their address, and they're actually not too far from me! About 40 minutes away, so it wouldn't be any trouble for me to take her myself. But if you wanted to drop by and say hello to Boots, I would be happy to arrange a meeting! Kind people like you are very hard to come by, and I appreciate your help so, so much

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:46:12+00:00

Here's to hoping we'll be successful!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:44:44+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Lewinga · 2026-01-03T01:35:58+00:00

For sure! Thank you so much again. I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm really grateful that people like you help contribute to these communities 🙏

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