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Any donation is greatly appreciated to help us continue to do what we do �
Where do i start :-/
I'm a fashion designer, thats what my dream was, so how did i get into this Kitty Cat Rescue Buisness. My twin sister Angelique (owner of Kumeu flower farm) and I have always loved cats, ever since before i can remember. Dad tragically died when we
were only 9 years old, so leaving us with Moshie to take care of. Moshie soon became our very special cat to us as he was our only link to Dad. This had a big impact on us growing up. Our father was a good hearted, gentle, intelligent Man who we both adored so much, so to love animals as he did, came naturally to us. So back to how I got myself into this, plus my twin Sis, and my Daughter! Well, I have a design workroom in Kiakohe, and I also work in Auckland with my Daughter so I travel back and forth often. My partner lives in Horeke so I stop at the recycle station there alot. We call it "The dump", as it can look like a dumping site when people throw rubbish and household items there, including... little Kittens or Cats :-(
One night it was very late, i had just driven up from Auckland (4 1/2hrs drive) and I stopped at the dump to check if there were any kittens. It was very dark and a bit scary so I kept the truck lights on. I could here a tiny Kitten meowing, but I couldnt see it. I searched around the bush, and then around the containers..... then.. i heard a tiny meow coming from one of the containers. The lid was locked shut so I couldnt open it. What was I going to do? I can't leave this tiny helpless little kitten. I found a piece of wood and wedged it between the lid to create an opening, so the kitten might be able to climb out. I then rung one of the girls that worked there to come early in the morning to unlock the container before the trucks come to pick them up. She agreed so I went home hoping and praying that the Kitten might be able to get out in the night, but if not, then the lid was unlocked early enough. In the morning, I rung to check, Sure enough,
kitten had managed to escape :-) We had success!!! So then the Rescue mission began, to find this little Kitten amongst the bush. His Name is Zack :-)
From there it became mandatory to check the dump everytime i went past. We have saved many Kittens since and tragically lost some also. Please see our amazing Urgent Kitten Rescue in Horeke, "At the Dump" of our heartfelt tribute to the one we lost :-(
https://youtu.be/vapmy5b5SIU
Due to Covid 19 many Rescue facilitys were overwhelmed and unable to take any kittens or cats, so with no other options available at the time, it came apparant I needed to start this rescue. Our devoted friend and furbaby of 19 years Copper, Died in 2019 in my daughters arms when I was travelling back from a rescue upnorth, so in his memory we named our rescue after him �
So began Coppercat Rescue. We are now caring for upto 30 Kittens and Cats in Auckland, and Horeke, with many others being fostered in Auckland. Something as selfless as rescue could be an example to others of true unity, compassion, and working together to benefit not only the Kittens and Cats but also our community. I hope you feel the same and can help us to keep looking after and saving these little souls. Without you, we cant do this, so a BIG thank you to YOU too!
