Sunrise Side Animal Rescue

09/30/2026

Two Happy Tails: Ozzie and Athena Are home!

These two special kitties have traded the rough outdoor life into forever-home snuggles!

Ozzie’s next chapter: This fluffy girl dressed in a beautiful mix of black, gray, and white—has headed home with one very happy gentleman. Ozzy is off to fill her new home with purrs, furry cuddles, and plenty of personality.

Athena’s homecoming: Our lovely calico, will now live permanently with her former foster—the home and person she already knows. Found as a stray in East Tawas, Athena went on to raise a litter of kittens. After caring for her little family, it is finally her turn to settle in, be cherished, and enjoy the comfort of a real home.

Here’s to sunny windows, cozy beds, and a lifetime of love for Ozzie and Athena!

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

We will be selling tickets this Friday and Saturday starting at 6pm each day! Lots of great prizes! All the proceeds will help save abandoned dogs and cats.

09/27/2026

Maggie Mae is Walking!

Thanks to your generous donations, Maggie Mae had the operation she needed—and now she’s moving about on her own!

As we shared earlier, Maggie was hit by a car before a compassionate animal lover rescued her and contacted us.

Dr. King at Sunrise Side Veterinary Hospital performed surgery the very next day. Maggie Mae’s left rear leg had to be amputated, but she hasn’t let that slow her spirit. Her fabulous new foster family is helping her heal and find her stride!

What a trooper she is!

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”

09/24/2026

Lost and Found!

Steve has had a rough month—but his story is finally turning toward a happy ending.

After his owner passed away, Steve was placed with a foster family. Then, in one quick dash through an open door, he found himself alone outside. It was a bad decision for an indoor cat—and the beginning of a frightening adventure.

A kind woman in the neighborhood began leaving food out for him every day. Then she noticed something was wrong: Steve was limping and crying loudly for help.

She called us right away. We brought her a live trap, she safely caught Steve, and we rushed him to Dr. Lesko at Sunrise Side Veterinary Hospital.

Steve was frightened, hurting, and not at all interested in making friends. He hissed from inside the trap, then darted into hiding when Dr. Lesko let him out. With patience, gentle coaxing, and a few well-placed treats, she earned enough of his trust to examine him.

Steve had been bitten on the leg by another animal, and the wound had become infected. Dr. Lesko prescribed antibiotics and pain medication, giving him the relief—and the second chance—he desperately needed.

Within a few days, Steve was walking comfortably again. After a week, the scared and hurting stray had disappeared, and the sweet cat everyone remembered was back: purring, playing, making biscuits, and head-butting the members of our rescue.

Meanwhile, our Facebook post helped piece together his past. Members of the community came forward to tell us what had happened to his owner and confirm that Steve was not a stray at all—he was a much-loved escapee who had lost his way.

And now, just look at him! Steve is vaccinated, has received flea and tick treatment, and has tested negative for feline diseases. He arrived remarkably clean and showed no signs of fleas or ticks—one more clue that this handsome boy had always been an indoor cat.

Steve will be neutered next week. After that, he will be ready for the best part of his journey: finding a safe, loving forever home.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who fed him, caught him, cared for him, treated him, shared his story, and helped us put the pieces together. Steve’s happy ending is almost here.

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: "From Alone to a Home.”

09/23/2026

Four Rescues, One Happy Ending!

Grace had been surviving outdoors with a leg injury that had healed severely twisted. Every time she tried to run, climb, or simply enjoy being a cat, the wound reopened. She needed help—and an incredible rescue community answered the call.

Thanks to donations from our generous supporters, we were able to fund Grace’s leg amputation. LeDoux Veterinary Clinic made her surgery possible with a deeply discounted procedure. One Love Cat Rescue trapped Grace and cared for her until surgery day. Northern Purr Rescue found the safe aftercare placement she needed, and Awaiting Arms Rescue welcomed her in, helped her learn to trust, and is working tirelessly to find her the perfect family.

Today, Grace is healing beautifully. She is safe, surrounded by kindness, and one step closer to the forever home she deserves.

This is what happens when a community comes together: suffering becomes healing, strangers become a team, and a cat who was once alone gets a brand-new beginning.

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”

09/22/2026

We know her. Do you know her?

09/21/2026

Luna Has Been Adopted!

A new chapter in her life has begun—and it’s filled with love, attention, and a wonderful family to call her own!

Luna’s new owners are already over the moon for her, and we couldn’t be happier about this perfect match. Here’s to happy days, warm nights, and a lifetime of tail wags!

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”

09/20/2026

The Purr-petrator Lineup!

These four tiny felines are accused of stealing hearts and exceeding the legal limit of cuteness.

The pint-sized suspects were discovered hiding beneath a shed in National City after their mother disappeared. Now safe, warm, and well fed, they are serving time in a minimum-security foster home.

Their sentence? Unlimited cuddles, supervised mischief, and plenty of snacks until each one is granted parole into a loving forever home.

You can help keep the rescue squad on the case! Every donation provides food, shelter, veterinary care, and a second chance for vulnerable animals like these four little fugitives.

Thank you for helping turn lonely beginnings into happily-ever-afters.

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”

09/18/2026

Chucky Was Adopted!

Today, this fuzzy little heart-stealer traded the hard-knock life for snuggles, sunny windows, and a family of his very own. One look at Chucky with his new people says it all—it was love at first purr!

Here’s to cozy naps, playful adventures, and a lifetime of happy memories together. Another beautiful adoption, another life changed!

Sunrise Side Animal Rescue: “From Alone to a Home.”