Tornado's Fight Against FHV

05/22/2025

Your pet’s dinner could help fill bowls for ours!! We’ve joined the CUDDLY Fetch Rewards Program—every first-time purchase through our link earns us $35 AND a meal for animals in our care. AND, if you subscribe, you'll save, PLUS whatever size bag you subscribe to, we'll get that donated to us automatically from CUDDLY.

The food is Board Certified Companion Animal Nutritionist, all life stages, has no artificial colors or flavors, and it's ingredients are sourced in the USA.

This is a way for you to support our mission without lifting an extra finger - you're already feeding your pups, so why not feed ours while you're at it since it's no extra cost to you!?

Cat Parents: Please note that cat food will become available for you to purchase under our affiliate link soon. For now, it's just the Salmon Dog Food recipe available.

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10/04/2024

Message from the president:

We have removed our temporary social media manager/courtesy foster.
There were lots of red flags, but the slandering of us and three other rescues (that we know of) were the last straw.
We apologize in advance if your rescue was also subject to that mouth of theirs.

The second big issue, rules and guidelines exist for a reason... especially for adoption events. Although we allowed as much freedom and leniency as we could for our courtesy fosters, there were some arguments that arose because I wouldn't budge on some of the rules that could have compromised a safe and healthy environment.

On a personal and unprofessional side note, good riddance! It was therapeutic removing all those nonsensical AI written posts, I will no longer allow those in the future. From now on, our posts will be written by PEOPLE.

09/27/2024

Adoption Event tomorrow at Castroville Tractor Supply!
Come see some of our adoptable kitties, and check out our fundraising goodies! 🩵🐈

1900 US-90, Castroville, TX 78009

You can apply in-person or online here:

Search for pets for adoption at shelters. Find and adopt a pet on Petfinder today.

09/17/2024

Aries is our honorary poster child for Feline Herpesvirus these days.
Just like with the others, we have learned much more about this virus thanks to him. 🩵

With Tornado, we learned about eye/mouth ulceration and IBD symptoms.
With Hershey, we learned FHV could also cause pododermatitis (pillow paws).
With Aries, we learned this ugly virus can even cause entropion!

Aries is still slowly improving with his new hydrolyzed diet and supplements. His eyes are being maintained with special eye drops, but he may sadly need them removed in the future if things get worse. Paws crossed that doesn't happen!

08/14/2024

🚨Help Aries Get the Care He Needs!🚨

It’s been a rough day for Aries. We woke up to him having bloody diarrhea, and he was looking a bit pale. We rushed to get him tested for FPV (Feline Panleukopenia Virus), but thankfully, the results came back negative. However, this means we're back to dealing with his ongoing issues despite the new diet we’ve been trying.

Aries is back on his prednisolone, and we managed to get him to take 30cc of slurry. His color is returning, but it looks like another vet visit is inevitable. I can’t shake the feeling that he might need to be on long-term steroids, just like Tornado. It’s disheartening because we were so hopeful—his fur was growing back, and the scabs were finally healing. We thought we had moved past the food allergy problems, but it seems like Aries still needs more help.

We’re reaching out to our amazing community to help cover Aries’ vet bills and ongoing care. Every little bit helps, and your support means the world to us and to Aries.

If you’re able to contribute, please consider donating through one of the following methods:
- **PayPal**: [paypal.me/tornadofhv](https://paypal.me/tornadofhv)
- **Venmo**:
- **Cash App**: $tornadofhv

Thank you for your kindness and support! Together, we can help Aries get back on the path to recovery.

07/03/2024

"Spa Day" at Bandera Veterinary Clinic!!!
Aries is eating snacks and watching YouTube while waiting for the doctor.
He has had an upset tummy lately, and the doctor told him he needs to eat his special food and to stop being picky. 💙
He doesn't listen to me, so hopefully he listens to his doctor!

05/30/2024

FREE pet vaccinations + microchip clinics this weekend!

San Juan Brady Park, 2307 S. Calaveras

Time: 9 am to 11 am

*Please note, services are for City of San Antonio residents only*.

In partnership with Animal Defense League Texas and Protect Your Pet, we’ll be hosting FREE pet vaccination and microchipping events every weekend throughout SA.

What to expect: Clinic services are available for City of San Antonio residents only. Limit to 100 pets served, 3 pets per household. All services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a current picture ID for address verification.

For your pets: All canines must remain collared and on a leash or in an appropriate carrier. All felines must remain in a carrier, one adult per carrier or two kittens per carrier. Each eligible pet 12 weeks or older will receive a 1-year Rabies vaccine. DHPP vaccines will be provided for canines. FVRCP vaccines will be provided for felines. Each pet receiving services must be microchipped or will receive a microchip at time of service.