Please Help Us Help Cats Calling The Outdoors Home!

Broken Tail Rescue has been rescuing cats off of the streets since we began operations in July 2010.  We routinely respond to calls of stray cats living outside, many of which are intact and able to reproduce adding to the ongoing problem of over population of cats living outside.  In addition to rescuing cats that are friendly and able to live in homes we also come across an equal number of feral cats.  Feral cats are cats that were either born outside and have had little human interaction or have been living outside for such a long time they have reverted to becoming feral and afraid of humans. Feral cats cannot be placed in homes so we provide TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) to these cats.

We struggle on a daily basis to pay for veterinary care, food, heartworm and flea medication, vaccinations. Broken Tail Rescue receives no government funding and relies solely on private donations and fundraising to care for the hundreds of animals!  In addition to providing basic veterinary care and spay/neuter to all the cats that we take in we are also faced with a multiple health issues that require surgery or ongoing expensive veterinary care.

Just in the first weekend in May we took ten cats off the streets of Worcester.  Three of these cats were feral and will be returned to its colony once they are spayed.  The other seven are friendly and will be spayed/neutered and receive any and all medical treatment needed prior to adoption.  One of the friendly cats we took in is 14 years old and in kidney failure, another, a handsome unneutered orange and white male looks as though he has been living outside for quite some time – he looks as though he has been in many fights with other cats trying to survive outside and he is also suffering from an upper respiratory infection.  This poor boy came right over to our volunteer and immediately become affectionate and enjoying human contact – its heartbreaking this guy was left to live outside to fend for himself when he is craving human companionship.

Our adoption fee for adult cats is only $100 and just basic vetting alone to prepare the cats for adoption costs more than their adoption fee covers.  When there are extra medical costs for sick or injured cats or when we take on a feral cat we begin to struggle to find the funds to take care of them.  Cats with health issues fall into our laps more often than not and we ALWAYS provide treatment to these animals, we do not euthanize any animals that have treatable medical issues.  

Just in the past 6 months we took in and treated Biffy – a cat suffering from multiple urethral blockages and requiring surgery, and Pablo, Kooper and Emily who were suffering from the distemper virus and required ongoing medical treatment and a lengthy stay in the hospital to save their lives.  Currently we are treating Buster a FIV positive cat for an infected bite wound on his leg.  

Buster

These costs add up quickly so we are asking for your help!  The nice weather is here and the calls of homeless cats are picking up.  Please consider donating to our Cat Rescue Fund so we can continue to end the suffering of these cats forced to live outside .  Any donation big or small will greatly benefit these cats that so desperately need help.


If you can make a donation you can do so through our Chip In:

We are also trying to raise funds specifically for Trap, Neuter, Release. 



We would like to implement a TNR program within the rescue and are hoping to purchase some additional traps and transfer cages as well as have funds specifically for the spay/neuter of these cats and be able to purchase and provide food to feeders of feral colonies.  

If you would like your donation to go specifically toward TNR please donate using this Chip In:

 
What is Broken Tail Rescue?

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization run by a group of dedicated volunteers in Massachusetts. We save dogs and cats from euthanasia and find them loving, happy homes.  We focus on local dogs in the New England area primarily but we also assist southern dogs as well when space permits.  If you are looking to adopt a dog or cat, look no further!

Foster a Deserving Dog or Cat

Help Broken Tail Rescue save more animals by fostering!

Because Broken Tail Rescue does not have a shelter, we rely solely on our foster home network to provide a safe and stable temporary home to get them ready for adoption. It’s simple: the more people who open their homes for fostering, the more animals we can save. It’s a rewarding way to give to our organization and it’s a critical part of what we do. Most importantly, it’s fun! For more information please visit our Foster page.

We especially have a need for those who can foster large dogs or cats.

Want to Make a Difference?

There are so many ways you can help Broken Tail Rescue save more animals’ lives:

• Donations are the lifeblood of Broken Tail Rescue - all donations are greatly appreciated and every little bit helps!

• Foster an animal - the more foster homes we have, the more dogs and cats we can save!

• Come to our local events throughout MA.

• "Like" us on Facebook and spread the word to your friends about us and our adoptable pets.

• And of course, adopt a dog or cat! There’s one waiting just for you!