OUR MOST WONDERFUL COMPASSIONATE STORY
In 2024, four women, strangers to one another, stumbled a heartbreaking sight: a group of around 50 abandoned cats trapped between a highway, a bay, and two bridges—an area with no escape. These cats were hungry, thirsty, sick, and suffering. United by a shared compassion, the four of us began feeding and caring for them, a dedicated team in the process.
Our first step was to implement a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to control the cat population and prevent further multiplication. With kittens appearing everywhere, we knew we had to act quickly. It took nearly a year to trap them all , but we remained dedicated to fixing all the kitties .
As we grew more organized, the four of us took turns feeding the cats, ensuring they received daily care. This routine allowed us to observe and appreciate each cat's unique personality. With every passing day, our love for them deepened.
That’s when we began retrieving the kittens first, ensuring they received the veterinary care needed. We focused on socializing and fostering them, preparing each one for loving forever home. Our efforts were fueled by the hope of giving these precious kittens a brighter future. Each successful adoption felt like a significant victory in our mission.
Almost a year later, high tides rose, and one of our feeders saw a heartbreaking sight. The cats struggled to stay dry as the water surrounded, clinging to the trees for shelter. It was painful to witness their fight for survival, highlighting our urgent need to find a safer place for them.
It was a miracle to find a sanctuary that would take 25 cats. They offered an old efficiency to move them in, allowing the cats to adjust to their new home and forget their past. This opportunity filled us with hope for their future.
In the last two months of 2025, we teamed up to retrap all the cats once more. We quarantined them, ensured they received veterinary care to get them ready for the transport driving 500 miles north for their new beginning.
Now that all the cats have a new home and are living in an efficiency type of property, our next goal is to create a free-roam area within the sanctuary for them to thrive.
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The cats anxiously waited to be fed by the side of the highway, completely exposed to the elements. Whenever a car slowed down nearby, the cats would rush over, hopeful for a meal. It was not a good situation for them, with no clear escape in sight. Their vulnerability was extreme.
Welcome to the JT Colony Cats' new home in Purridise Springs! We've created a beautiful and cozy space for our feline friends thanks to the generous donations from our team members.
After hours of work to ensure everything is just right. This is the result of our work and dedication to providing safe haven for our beloved cats.
Capuchino, friendly Siamese, was originally intended for transport. However, after rescuing her from the field, we realized she was adoptable. Today, she has found her forever home and a loving new owner who cherishes her. It's a heartwarming success story that showcases the joys of giving animals a second chance.
Transporting a large number of cats to the sanctuary can be quite a challenge. However the cats behaved wonderfully during the journey. After approximately seven hours of driving, we finally arrived at the sanctuary, ready to start their new chapter.
Time to unload and get them ready for the following day to be all vetted
With Christmas just around the corner, two of our most compassionate team, made one last trip to the sanctuary for one final transport! We’ve successfully relocated all cats from the bridge area to the Sanctuary home, where 25 cats learned to live together. They now have shelter, daily food, fresh water and warm beds. But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to be creating a catio so can safely soak up the fresh air and have some outdoor fun!
Bubba's trapping story is unusual. After hours of trapping, we captured him and for our surprised he needed TNR. Bubba went from the surgery room straight to the transport . He has now settled at the Sanctuary. He was one of the most feral cats we ever brought indoors, and he’s now flourishing in his new surroundings.
