Author: Natalya Manning

Mr Gin. ❣️🧡❣️

For those who love the funky cats (like us),

I present this mature gentleman. 🥰

Originally from a small country town, he came into care pretty run down and ready to give up. 😓

He’s FIV+ and has a scarred eye like a pirate.

Bonus! 🤩

With a healthy love of *balanced* raw food, this boy is content by himself or with another placid cat. 🫶

Here’s what our volunteer, Chantelle, says about Mr Gin…

“Super friendly and affectionate… purrs the house down that cat!

Loves his pats… can still be a lil bit timid at times but in general he is one of the most lovely and affectionate cats I have met.

Love that guy.”

Funky AND a love bug! 😲

Maybe we should just keep this A class treasure to ourselves! 😉

Please share… 🙏

As much as we love this boy, he really deserves to have more attention than we have time to give him. ☹️

And a couch. 👈

He needs a couch and a Netflix subscription. 😻

FIV? 🤔 Not like HIV, so not a worry! 👌

Here’s a good article for those who want to know more…

(I don’t recommend the part about raw meat not being good for the *average* FIV cat though, as this is not accurate information).

https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/caring-for-cats-with-feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv

Want to know more about balanced, well prepared raw diets for cats? 🙋

As well as recommended wet commerical diets? âœ

Check out this fb group…

Feline Nutrition – Feed Cats Like Cats.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/157380884298843/?ref=share

As always, more photos in the comments. 📸

#fivcatsneedlovetoo #awesomefunkyfelines #fivcat #feedcatslikecats #gingercat #rawfedcat #wacats #perthcatlovers #perthrescuecats #petrescue #fostercat

😱 When you find yourself rescuing a dog off a highway. 🚗🐕🚙

This lovely lad ran across Great Eastern Highway yesterday, narrowly missing being hit by the vehicle in front of us. 🫣

Hats off to Colin for expertly maneuvering our car to the sidewalk in time to invite him to join us. 👌

Btw… You never really know how big a dog is until he’s sitting on your lap! 😂

A quick phone call to find the nearest open vet, and we delivered him safe and sound to

@vetwest in Swan View. 👈

Shout out to the helpful staff who handled the situation like pros! 💯

Thankfully he had a microchip with up to date details ✅ and the owners collected him pronto.

Phew! ❣️

#microchipyourdog … They’ll thank you for it! 💖

And for those who follow #hopeforpaws in Los Angeles, you may recognise our Lucky Leash! 👈

Stashed in the glove box for times like this, we were able to retrieve it in seconds and secure the lost doggo before anymore drama could unfold. 👏

Thank you Eldad! 😃

Bonus photos in comments. 📸

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChOZyFQAVfM/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

#lostdog #awesomefunkyfelines #rescueddog #microchipyourpets #microchipyourcat #germanshepherd #perthdoglovers #perthanimallovers #perthpetrescue #wadogs #dogrescue #dogs

Foo in her Tux and Floss in her Torti. 🤗

Two of the prettiest barn buddies I’ve seen! 🤩

A little eye candy patrolling the sheds.

🖤🤍🖤 🤎🧡🤎

These sisters can be gently patted while eating. 🫳

And love hanging out around people. 👍

Not the couch potato snuggle types, they are happiest when active. 🏃🏃‍♀️

Very active lol. 🏃💨🏃‍♀️💨

#barnbuddies #awesomefunkyfelines #activecats #prettycats #rescuecats #catrescue #farmcats #tuxcat #torticat #perthrescuecats #wheatbeltcats #lovecats

Peach has been in care for awhile now.

🧡🍑🧡

Her confident kitten, Pip, found his forever home rather quickly. 🎉

But his sweet, shy young mumma has a little way to go before she’s ready for adoption. 😽

In order for Peach to receive some more one-on-one attention, we have enlisted the aid of a fantastic new SAFE Avon Valley foster carer, based in the Perth metro area. 🤩

❣️And we can’t thank her enough!❣️

As you can see, it doesn’t take a lot of room to foster a shy cat. 🤏

They just need a small, safe spot to snuggle into. 🫶

If fostering is something you can do for the country cats of WA, please get in touch. 👋

A starter kit like the one in the photo is provided. âœ

And support is always available. 🤝

Peach has had her vet work done, is up to date on flea and worm treatments and is in very good health. 👈

We have other cats like Peach who are shy and just need time and gentle reassurance in order to shine! 🌟

#fosteringsaveslives #awesomefunkyfelines #fostercat #gingercat #femalegingercat #perthcatfosterer #wacats #perthcatlovers #petrescue #catrescue #wheatbeltcats

Zeb 2.0 👌

He’s holding on to his Feral Card… 😾

But has made a few modifications to the fine print. 😉

Including a ‘finger lickin’ good clause! 😋

Check out the comments for more Zeb-tastic photos. 📸

Let me know your favourite. 👈

And if you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the link to Zeb and Zeus’ latest treat time reel…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChLzGLrANsb/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

#iloveferalcats #awesomefunkyfelines #cattreats #wacats #catrescue #rescuecat #cattaming #catsocialisation #perthcats #fortheloveofcats #perthcatrescue #gingercatsrule #gingercatlove #gingercat

What do they put in this stuff? 🤔

And can I have some? 😂

Zeus is a DINE creamy treat addict! 😜

He’s not comfortable being close unless I have a sachet in hand. 💁

Then his mind turns to mush and his tongue is on overdrive haha. ðŸ‘

Check out Zeus and Zeb’s new treat reel…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChLzGLrANsb/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

#cattongue #awesomefunkyfelines #cattaming #catsocialisation #cattreats #feralcatsmatter #handfeedingcats #perthrescuecats #wacats #feralcatlove

Test pilot Mogwai takes the new

‘Cat Cave’ for a spin. 👌

After learning about some enterprising people in the US who make feral cat shelters from eskies, we decided to give it a go ourselves. 🤞

Our cat caves will be used for rescued fosters, to give them a snuggly warm den to retreat to in winter. 😻

It’s a work in progress. 👈

Next step is a rubber seal around the entrance.

And a variety of cooler box sizes. 👍

Construction photos in the comments. 📸

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChGzescA67b/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://youtube.com/watch?v=PP8dXsOnaJQ&feature=share

#catshelter #awesomefunkyfelines #wacats #shelterforcats #catsinboxes #fostercats #warmcats #rescuecats #perthcatrescue #catden #perthrescuecats #perthcatlovers

Gazelle is a one in a million cat! 👋

❣️💯❣️

And very hard to photograph lol.

This little lady with the matching ears and tail is one of the sweetest kitties I’ve met.

Another newbie from the 🇦🇺 country…

her fur is as soft as her heart. 🫶

Found pregnant and hungry… 🥺

trying desperately to get into a house to find food. 😭

Leaving cats unsterilized simply doesn’t work. ❌

As you can see, Gazelle is full of gratitude to have a full belly, a cosy bed and a warm human to love on. âœ

And on. 🤣

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChEHAhKgcz_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

#lovingcat #awesomefunkyfelines #blackandwhitecat #affectionatecat #wheatbeltcats #wacats #perthcatlovers #perthcatsneedhomes #perthcatrescue

A huge thank you to a special lady for the fresh food donations keeping our freezers stocked and foster cats full!

❣️🍗❣️🍗❣️🍗❣️

😻 #feedcatslikecats 😻

#catfood #awesomefunkyfelines #healthycats #catrescue #rescuecats #wheatbeltcats #wacats #perthcats #perthcatlovers #feedacat #fostercats

More newbies fresh from SCAN… 👋

Doyle (tabby boy) 🐾

Felix (black and white boy) 🖤🤍🖤

Olive (black girl) 🐈‍⬛

All a little shy, but sweet and full of promise.

🌟😍🌟

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChCigBBgbsJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

#fostercats #awesomefunkyfelines #wacats #wheatbeltcats #fosteringsaveslives #shycatsneedlovetoo #perthcatlovers #catlovers #adoptashycat #petrescue