New Hope Cat Rescue

06/02/2026

I had an important scientific question today: how many kittens can I hold at once now that they’re getting bigger?

The answer is somewhere between 3 and 4. 😂
Maybe more if I didn’t keep forgetting I had to hit the photo button before attempting to take one.

Unfortunately, my experiment was cut short when Sophie launched herself out of my arms, and Lady Violet decided that was the perfect moment to let out a fart. If you’ve ever smelled a kitten fart, you know it’s a special kind of terrible.

Needless to say, the photo shoot ended with kittens everywhere and me laughing so hard I had to try again. 🐱💨🤣

06/02/2026

Please if you don’t wanna read this just share it.

One of the hardest parts of rescue is seeing litter after litter of free kittens being given away because “it was too late” or “we didn’t realize she was pregnant.”

I want everyone in our community to know that spay-abort is a thing. It may not be an easy topic to discuss, but it is a responsible option that prevents more kittens from being born into an already overwhelming cat population crisis.
You have a very reliable resource right here in Charleston I would bend over backwards to get any cat fixed that needs it. I’m almost sick that more people in our community do not reach out to me for help. They only reach out after they can’t get homes for the kittens. I absolutely love kittens they are precious but I would much rather stop the cycle then keep taking more in.

While free kittens may seem easy to place, many end up unvaccinated, unaltered, abandoned, or continuing the cycle by producing more litters.

If you have an unspayed cat, please don’t wait until she’s pregnant. Message me. Seriously. Let me be the annoying rescue lady who reminds you about spay and neuter. I’d much rather help you find resources for a spay appointment than watch another unwanted litter enter an already crowded world.

Spaying and neutering saves lives. Prevention is always easier than trying to find homes after the fact.

Please, before it’s too late, reach out. I’d rather answer a hundred messages about spay and neuter than see one more post giving away a litter that never had to happen.

06/01/2026

I keep telling you all this 😂

Do you have a cat that keeps having kittens in your neighborhood?

We do surgery June 1 - 4, June 8- 11, June 15-19, June 22-26, & June 29- 30

Feral cat surgery package starts at $72 includes basic surgery, Rabies vaccine and ear tip. If the cat is pregnant the price can increase depending on trimester. If the cat has fleas/ticks or worms we will have to treat to avoid anemia issues treatment cost is $20.

06/01/2026

This has officially been the most complicated and confusing kitten season I’ve had yet.

Doing TNR in the same area has landed me with an army of identical kittens—gray kittens and black kittens—and telling them apart has become a full-time job. They are all the same age as well. Unless they're separated or you're checking their little bums, they all look exactly alike! Even checking their bums you know it’s a boy but is it Simon or Theo!?! 🤷🏼‍♀️

We tried using colored Velcro collars to keep everyone identified, but the kittens had other plans. They got so playful that they started removing each other's collars, leaving me completely confused about who was who. I've ordered new collars and am hoping they'll stay on much better.

Unfortunately, sometime yesterday, two of the gray kittens appear to have switched places. One got out of a cage and another somehow got in. Normally that wouldn't be a huge deal, but the kittens in that cage are being quarantined because they have ringworm. Now I'm worried about figuring out exactly which kitten is which and whether anyone may have been exposed.

Rescue work is rewarding, but sometimes it's also equal parts detective work, chaos management, and sheer luck. If anyone sees me staring at a gray kitten looking completely confused, just know I'm probably trying to solve the latest kitten mystery!

05/28/2026

In rescue we absolutely love when our adopters stay connected with us.
It shows us that they are safe healthy and getting genuine love we so desperately seek when picking the right adopters.
We get to still feel connected to the cats we once took in or saved for whatever reason.
This was Blue now known as Johnny he has 2 beautiful humans that allow him to explore life inside their home and outdoors with watchful eyes all the while still allowing him to be himself 🩶

05/23/2026

We are all set up at The Charleston Farmers Market come down see some bottle babies and get your tickets bought for a chance to win one of our baskets. 🧺 🎟️

05/20/2026

Dearest Gentle Readers,

Lady Agatha humbly seeks the assistance of the kindhearted members of society. It appears our beloved rescue is in need of a most important delivery from the esteemed ladies of Candy’s Cats in Russellville!!!!

Should any noble soul be traveling to Russellville in the coming days, would you be so gracious as to help transport much-needed medicines back to our precious little ones in care?

The tiniest members of the ton would be forever indebted to your generosity, and Lady Agatha herself may even declare you the season’s most eligible hero.

Yours Truly,
New Hope

05/18/2026

I went to see our newest tiny bottle babies yesterday for some concerns Barbara had. She is working really hard to get them the nutrients they need but they are struggling with the bottle and very loose stools. She’s taking them to Dr. Moon today in hopes we can get some answers and meds to relieve this for them as we have tried all we know. If you feel like you can help with this visit please donate. (Total cost is unknown as of now)
I am also taking 10 kittens in to get vaccinated tomorrow and that alone is $120.

Ways to donate:
Cashapp: $newhopecatrescue
Venmo: