24/09/2026
The sad reality of rescue… 💔
We always want to highlight the happy ending…the rescues, the recoveries, the adoptions, and the good news. But the reality of rescue is that there are also incredibly difficult and heartbreaking cases. Yesterday was one of those days.
About a month and a half ago, we received a plea for help for a stray cat with open wounds and what appeared to be small tumors around her head. We were willing to help, but this little girl was SO smart and made the rescue mission anything but easy. After weeks of trying, she was finally safely caught using a humane trap. We named her Playita 🐱 We held on to a little hope that whatever was happening to her could be treated. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Our veterinarians at Paseos Veterinary Clinic determined that Playita had a tumor that had spread to different areas of her face, and surgery was not a viable option. Sometimes, the kindest and most humane thing we can do is prevent an animal from enduring prolonged suffering. So yesterday, we had to say goodbye to Playita. 💔
But there is something important we want to remember: Playita did not die alone on the streets. She was seen. She was caught. She received veterinary care. She was given comfort and dignity. And, most importantly, someone cared enough to fight for her. We want to give a huge shout-out to Irmarys, the person who originally made the plea for help and who, day after day, made efforts and sacrifices to get Playita safely to our main veterinary clinic. Thank you for not giving up on her. ❤️
Playita's story is heartbreaking, but it is also a reminder that there are so many other cats, dogs, and animals living on the streets who need someone to notice them. Please don't look away…Help us raise awareness. Get involved. Support TNR, foster, adopt, volunteer, donate when you can, or simply speak up when you see an animal in need. We may not be able to save every life, but together, we can make sure that more animals like Playita are seen, cared for, and treated with dignity.🐾❤️