House Meow

08/27/2026

Love spending time with all these amazing kitties at Purrs And Pages Ocala! If you haven’t had a chance, stop by and meet your next new best friend 😺❤️

08/13/2026

Interesting 😺

Can you lower stress for cats in shelters by changing your lighting? One study suggests just that.

In research looking at the effects of light on stress levels in shelter cats, 101 cats were studied for hiding behavior and cortisol levels in various lighting conditions. Cats in dim blue-depleted light had lower cortisol levels and hid less than cats in other studied lighting conditions.

Takeaway: "This work demonstrates for the first time that room light manipulation, in conjunction with the length of a shelter stay, may help shelters enact easy and inexpensive changes that make the adjustment period shorter and less stressful for incoming cats."

Read the complete study here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12182317/

08/06/2026

The difficult truth about speaking up against injustice and wrongdoing is that it often comes at a personal cost. You become a target. You become unpopular. You may even find yourself standing alone.

But silence has never changed what is wrong.

Integrity isn’t measured by how comfortable the path is. It’s measured by the willingness to stand for what is right, even when it costs you relationships, opportunities, or acceptance. My moral compass isn’t guided by ego, popularity, or convenience. It is guided by values and principle.

I’d rather stand alone with my integrity than stand with a crowd that asks me to compromise it.

08/04/2026

Over the last few weeks, things have been absolutely insane here at House Meow, and you’ve probably noticed we’ve been a little quieter than usual.

The reason? We faced our very first case of feline panleukopenia with two tiny VOCAL foster kittens, Liberty and Justice.

Thankfully, we caught it early.

What followed was two weeks of around-the-clock intensive care: fluids, vitamin B12, syringe feeding, medications, constant monitoring, and more cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing than I ever thought possible. Every hour mattered, and we did everything we could to give these girls a fighting chance while making sure the virus was completely contained.

Today, I’m incredibly grateful to share the news we’ve been praying for…

We are officially in the clear. ❤️

Liberty and Justice have made it through and are now happy, playful, affectionate, and thriving at just 4½ weeks old. Watching them bounce back has been nothing short of incredible.

I also want to take a moment to thank my partner, Bronson. There is no way I could have gotten through this without him. While I focused on these critically ill babies, he stepped in to care for all of the other animals in our rescue and tackled the endless cycle of cleaning, disinfecting, laundry, and sanitizing that comes with fighting a virus like panleukopenia. He never complained, never hesitated, and stood beside me every step of the way. I’m so grateful for him.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in on us, supported us, and understood why things have been a little quieter. Sometimes rescue isn’t just cute kittens and happy adoption photos. Sometimes it’s exhausting, heartbreaking, and emotionally draining. But moments like this, when two tiny lives beat the odds, remind us exactly why we do it.

Here’s to two beautiful little survivors, Liberty and Justice. We couldn’t be more proud of these girls.

07/20/2026

This is what teamwork looks like. ❤️

Can we all give a huge round of applause to my love, my partner, and my biggest supporter—Bronson!

While I’m busy caring for our tiniest bottle babies—two precious little girls who are only 2 weeks old—Bronson has been drafted into handling the mutiny happening across the room.

Our three 7-week-old hooligans have officially declared that weaning is unacceptable and have decided bottles are still the only acceptable dining option. So while I’m feeding the tiniest littles, Bronson is wrangling the bigger babies, negotiating with three very opinionated kittens who seem convinced they’re starving despite having perfectly good food sitting right in front of them.

Rescue is rarely glamorous. It’s sleepless nights, endless laundry, bottles every few hours, and teamwork that never stops. None of this would be possible without someone willing to jump in without being asked, get covered in formula, and love these little lives just as fiercely as I do.

Thank you, Bronson Mosley, for always being in the trenches with me. We love and appreciate you infinity!! ❤️❤️❤️

07/16/2026

❤️❤️❤️ We have to take care of the people that take care of the animals. Shelters don’t run themselves, kennels don’t clean themselves, litter boxes have to be cleaned, veterinarians and techs are essential, operational staff deserve a fair wage!

07/16/2026

Do you remember our sweet blind girl Tati?

Tati came to House Meow from our wonderful rescue partners at Marion County Animal Services, and just look at her now.

This incredible girl is doing fantastic! She has learned every inch of her world, carefully mapping out her environment until it became her own. These days, she struts around with confidence, knows exactly where she’s going, and lives each day with the kind of joy that reminds us how wonderfully resilient cats can be.

And this photo? This is proof that she’s completely at ease. Sprawled across the bed without a care in the world, soaking up another lazy afternoon like she owns the place (which, let’s be honest, she does).

Cats don’t measure life by what they’ve lost, they simply learn new ways to embrace it. Tati is a beautiful reminder that with a little patience, love, and the chance to feel safe, extraordinary things happen.

We’re so incredibly proud of you, sweet girl. ❤️🐾

07/09/2026

Time is a construct. Some minutes feel like years, and some years pass in what feels like mere minutes. But the pain of losing a cat is immeasurable.

Stevie came into our lives on May 24, just eight short weeks ago, and somehow he stole our hearts completely.

He was an old street cat with a tipped ear and years of hardship etched into his fragile, bony body. Our veterinary team recently determined he most likely had intestinal lymphoma. Time was not on his side. But we made a promise that whatever time he had left, he would know nothing but comfort. We would spoil him, cherish him, and smother him with love so he would know that he mattered.

Last night, wrapped in my arms beneath a warm, soft blanket, Stevie took his final breath.

He was peaceful. He was comfortable. He purred as I softly sang to him. I whispered that Chianti, Wasabi, Peepers, and so many friends were waiting for him, and asked him to give each of them a gentle paw from their earthside family.

As tears streamed down my face, he reached up and gently placed his paw against my cheek. In that moment, I knew it was his goodbye, just for now.

Then he took one deep breath… and he was gone.

This morning, I woke with swollen, red eyes and began preparing bottles for all of the babies who still need us. Through the grief, I found myself grateful. Grateful that the universe allowed Stevie’s journey to end peacefully. Grateful that he wasn’t alone. Grateful that I could hold him through his transition from this world to the next.

It was beautiful.

It was heartbreaking.

Rescue is hard. Loving them is easy. Saying goodbye is the price we pay for making sure they never have to leave this world wondering if they were loved.

Stevie is just one of many cats who remind us why we do this.

I don’t think we rescued Stevie.

I think Stevie found us.

And I am profoundly honored that he did.

For eight weeks, he knew gentle hands, a warm bed, full meals, soft blankets, kind voices, and the unconditional love of a family. After a lifetime of surviving, he left this world knowing only peace.

That is the greatest gift we could have given him.

Please spay and neuter your pets. Please support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Every cat deserves the chance to know kindness before their story ends.

Rest in glory, sweet Stevie.

You were loved beyond measure, and you always will be.

07/08/2026

Our sweet Fergie got to visit our wonderful friends at Access Veterinary Care this week, and we’re thrilled to share that Dr. Craft has given her the all-clear for her rite-of-passage surgery!

When Fergie was about 2 months old, veterinarians discovered a suspicious growth in her lower esophagus. Because she was so tiny, there weren’t any local veterinary hospitals with pediatric endoscopy equipment, and a referral to UF’s pediatric specialists was unfortunately far beyond what our rescue could afford.

Since Fergie was otherwise thriving, with bouts of occasional mouth breathing, it was decided that the safest course of action was to monitor her closely, treat her with several rounds of antibiotics in case it was an abscess, and hope that time and growth would resolve the issue.

Fast forward to today… Fergie is now 8 months old. She’s still a petite little lady, but her new radiographs brought the news we had been praying for, everything looks great, and she has been cleared for surgery!

This is such an exciting milestone for our girl. Fergie has the gentlest soul, loves everyone she meets, and never misses an opportunity for cuddles and affection. Once she has her surgery and completes her recovery, she’ll officially be ready to begin her search for the loving forever family she deserves. Stay tuned!

We have a feeling this precious girl won’t be waiting long. 😻

07/07/2026

🎆 Meet our newest little wiggle worms, born on the 4th of July! 🇺🇸

These precious baby girls arrived at House Meow yesterday from our wonderful rescue partners at VOCAL - Voices of Change Animal League, Ocala, and we’re honored to foster them to ensure they have safe harbor where they can grow, thrive, and one day find loving forever homes.

In honor of their Independence Day birthday, we’re thinking Liberty and Justice would be the perfect names for these tiny patriots. 🐾

Your journey to a bright future starts here!