Our Impact - We're Not Hissing Around....
In 2012, our founder and philanthropist, "THE MEOW MATRIARCH" (Shelley Blessing) rescued a group of 19 neglected sick kitties including a dying deformed kitten - with no place for them and no plan. That impulsive act of compassion led her and her husband (a disabled Army Veteran of 21 years) on a journey they could never have imagined. The little black kitten named Jagger tragically lost his life, but Shelley made a promise that she would do everything in her power to end animal abuse. And she is, having personally helped more than 2400 kitties since then. Jagger is our logo and a reminder of his important legacy as there are still billions of innocent animals still needlessly suffering right now.
Approximately 95% of our rescued kitties have chronic illnesses and/or PTSD conditions including vehicular related head/spinal injuries, broken jaws, amputations and even gunshot trauma. Some are FeVL, FIV+, blind, deaf and terminal. Syringe feeding, intravenous, oral and injectable medicine including insulin, post-op, even neonatal care and diaper changing are part of our devoted daily contribution as well as extraordinarily maintaining several distant colonies while networking for safer accommodations. All are spayed/neutered, receive appropriate vaccinations, tested and required medicinal/surgical care. An animal stretcher, first aid, pet specific oxygen masks and other emergency items are within the KPOH rescue vehicle which also provides out of state emergency and adoption transportation. Not only are we non-breed specific, we do network to rescue other species including homosapiens if need be :)
Approximately 95% of our rescued kitties have chronic illnesses and/or PTSD conditions including vehicular related head/spinal injuries, broken jaws, amputations and even gunshot trauma. Some are FeVL, FIV+, blind, deaf and terminal. Syringe feeding, intravenous, oral and injectable medicine including insulin, post-op, even neonatal care and diaper changing are part of our devoted daily contribution as well as extraordinarily maintaining several distant colonies while networking for safer accommodations. All are spayed/neutered, receive appropriate vaccinations, tested and required medicinal/surgical care. An animal stretcher, first aid, pet specific oxygen masks and other emergency items are within the KPOH rescue vehicle which also provides out of state emergency and adoption transportation. Not only are we non-breed specific, we do network to rescue other species including homosapiens if need be :)
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There is great pride in sharing how donations are used for utmost best possible care of the kitties. KPOH also helps SEVERAL independent rescuers and has several wonderful adopters and volunteers from various states & even countries over the years who have visited the KPOH.org Sanctuary.
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KPOH.org also did a fundraising campaign to assist an associate who was in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua when World Vets conducted a traveling spay/neuter clinic.
It was extremely rewarding to help locals who do not have the financial means and very limited opportunity to prevent pet overpopulation. Homemade crates, boxes, carried on foot in their arms, whatever means available were used to bring as many cats (and dogs) to this epic spay/neuter event! |
Amongst KPOH.org's accolades are winning in 4 different categories in the Big Give SA 2017 for nonprofits in San Antonio, TX, including first place nonprofit in Comal County! Thank you San Antonio!
Also, several epic large volume rescues which have included the personal involvement of feline celebrities such as Kelley Lawrence Peters from "Justin, Fire Survivor" appearing on "The View," and Gwen Cooper, a New York Times best selling author of several books including "Homer's Odyssey" a memoir of a heroic blind cat during 911. It's an amazing triumph to save and relocate 119 sick kitties from dying against the clock of short 3 weeks.
Also, several epic large volume rescues which have included the personal involvement of feline celebrities such as Kelley Lawrence Peters from "Justin, Fire Survivor" appearing on "The View," and Gwen Cooper, a New York Times best selling author of several books including "Homer's Odyssey" a memoir of a heroic blind cat during 911. It's an amazing triumph to save and relocate 119 sick kitties from dying against the clock of short 3 weeks.
