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Posted May 31, 2012 4:27 PM by Laurie Plante
Catnip and Tails Rescue was formed in May 2010, by a small group of rescuers in the Council Bluffs, IA / Omaha, NE area that do this in our spare time because of our love and dedication in helping animals. We do not have a shelter, so many of our pets are placed in foster homes.
We rescue homeless/abused/neglected/abandoned animals from high stressed situations, as well as those animals that are in danger of being euthanized at a shelter.
We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. By involving and educating the community, Catnip and Tails Rescue works to raise the public's awareness of the plight of homeless animals as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need. Our animals are examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive any medical treatment they need before they are placed in carefully screened homes.
2011 in Review
For 2011, Catnip and Tails Rescue accepted 234 felines into our rescue/adoption program.
The Missouri River Flood Disaster this summer was devasting to our community and many residents bordering in and around the river suffered great losses both emotionally and financially. Catnip and Tails Rescue was flooded with calls for help, many reporting animals left behind or trapped by the water and in need of rescue. We utilized every source, rescue, and foster family on file, reached out to our friends and family members to personally help us assist to the needs of many furry victims. Many wonderful rescue organizations and Businesses from across Iowa came forth and assisted us in getting food and supplies in our area to help.
One particular Fort Calhoun family ripped up the bathroom floor of their mobile home to reach 8 crying kittens trapped by the flood waters because they weren't just going to leave them behind, all while trying to pack whatever belongings they could stuff into their vehicles during a forced evacuation. Catnip and Tails took those 4-5 week old kittens and placed them into a foster home that needed to bottle feed them and I'm happy to say, many have already been placed with their furrever family.
Through a facebook posting from a concerned Glenwood resident about kittens being trapped on a flooded out deck and left to die out by Pacific Junction, we responded with volunteers that waded through chest high flood water to reach this kitten that had obviously suffered heat stroke being trapped there for days. He was rushed to the nearest vet in Plattsmouth and was hospitalized for evaluation and treatment. He made a full recovery and is currently available for adoption.
We assisted every call received and really focused on saving lives and now we are hoping you can help our felines by starting a "healthier" 2012.
Purrs and Headbutts from our hearts to yours, Thank you.
Please visit the following Petco Stores in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area to meet our companion felines available for adoption.
Council Bluffs, IA
3271 Market Place Drive,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(off of the 24th St. exit)
(712) 366-2913
L Street, Omaha, NE
12410 K Street,
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 330-9643
72nd & Dodge St., Omaha, NE
7110 Dodge Street,
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-0885
We are fortunate and grateful for all the support we get from Petco and their staff for allowing us to house our rescued felines in their stores. Please help us show our gratitude by visiting any of the above stores for all your pet's needs.
