10/18/2026
The other day the ACO found a cat in bad shape that had a chip registered to BCC. The cat went to the vet for assessment and treatment, and BCC managed to find out who owned the cat. The cat had escaped the house several months before and the family looked all over for it, but no sign was ever found. It was a family who was in a very tight financial condition. At first things looked hopeful; the cat was dehydrated and starving, and perked up a bit with food and fluids. But after 6 hours, the cat was not much better, could not stand up at all, and appeared to have neurological damage. The prognosis was very poor and euthanasia was recommended as the humane thing to do. The family could not afford any medical care at all, no further assessment, no further treatment, not even the euthanasia. Because BCC has not received as many donations and has not made enough money from fundraising despite all efforts, finances are tight, so a member of BCC offered to pick up the cost of the day's treatment and euthanasia. The total for this came to $900. Fortunately, this person was able to afford this expense, but this is what happens when the funds of a rescue are drained by TNR expenses, kitten expenses, food for colonies. When you donate to a rescue like Bordentown City Cats, you are saving lives, you are helping cats that would otherwise suffer, you are reducing the population of ferals. Thank you to everyone who sent egift cards via Chewy. If that is difficult for you, we do accept Venmo and checks may be sent to P.O. 421, Bordentown, NJ 08505.
