Kitty Kasa Rescue Inc.

09/17/2026

Unbelievable!

𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 $𝟒𝟔𝟎 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑

“Before you give to the ASPCA, you should know,” the warning began on Fox — and what came next was a gut check for anyone who’s ever mailed a check to save a shelter dog. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘚𝘗𝘊𝘈 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 $460 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺’𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘊𝘌𝘖 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 $1.2 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳.”

Read that twice. One adoption center. A single facility, in one city, is the entire on-the-ground operation behind an organization whose ads run coast to coast begging Americans to “save a life today.” Meanwhile the money donors send keeps piling up in a portfolio instead of a kennel.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 — CharityWatch has flagged the ASPCA’s overhead and fundraising costs, and separate reporting has found only a sliver of its budget actually reaches local shelters doing the real work of feeding, housing and adopting out animals. The donor pitch and the balance sheet tell two very different stories.

And then there’s the man at the top. President and CEO Matt Bershadker has collected north of $1.2 million a year while the group he runs sits on nearly half a billion dollars in reserves. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 — 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭.

Every dollar mailed in on the promise of a rescued puppy is a dollar that could’ve gone straight to a shelter instead of an investment account. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 — and right now, for the ASPCA, the honest answer is: mostly, it doesn’t.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬.

09/08/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘?

Once you become “the animal person,” suddenly everyone thinks your time belongs to them.

🫠 You didn’t answer fast enough.
🫠 You can’t come today.
🫠 You said you’re full.
🫠 You won’t take the animal.
🫠 You offered resources instead of physically doing it for them.

And somehow, “Can you help me?” became “You handle it.”

That’s where we’ve lost the plot.

The people behind rescues, TNR groups and foster networks aren’t sitting around waiting for the next problem to be assigned to them.

They’re regular people.

They have jobs. Kids. Families. Bills. Their own animals. Their own lives.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻.

✅They learned.
✅They made the phone call.
✅They drove the animal.
✅They researched how to trap.
✅They rearranged their schedule.
✅They asked questions when they didn’t know what to do.

And 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚:
‼️𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘.

Maybe you don’t know what to do yet. That’s okay. 𝗔𝘀𝗸.

❓Ask for resources.
❓Ask where to go.
❓Ask someone to guide you.
❓Ask to borrow equipment.

But “𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙬” and “𝙄’𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙮” are two very different things.

We see “SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING!” all over social media.

And then 𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁.

Here’s your reminder:
You’re someone too.

We can help point you in the right direction, but 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

Because volunteering your time to help animals does not make your time public property.

And animal welfare will never change if the same handful of people are always expected to be “someone.” 💙

‼️Attention: We appreciate our work being shared! 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐈𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞.

08/20/2026

Simon having fun on the roof, look closely for the ears by the AC unit.

07/14/2026

Buffy has spoken 😹😹

06/20/2026

Are Community Cats Harmful to Birds, Mammals and Other Native Species Populations? 🤔

The short answer is yes, Community Cats are a risk to native species (including birds, reptiles, and small mammals). 😿

The long answer is Community Cats are not the largest threat to native animals and wildlife, and the only viable humane and proven solution to feline overpopulation (thus ending the threat) is TN(V)R (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return). 👍🐈

🐾-For example, we recommend checking out this study that examines the native mammal population in Australia when cats are present. The findings will surprise you! The study found: Native mammals were most likely to die off on islands that had rats, but not cats, foxes, or dingoes. (https://tinyurl.com/catsnfoxes)

🐾-Or this study, discussing that “70% of cats were observed to catch less than 10 prey over a 12 month period”: https://tinyurl.com/catpreystats

🐾-This organization’s article discusses the many threats that contribute to bird population decline: https://tinyurl.com/birdthreats

We understand that outdoor, feral, and community cats can pose a risk to birds and other native species, but we do not believe this justifies poisoning, hurting, or killing the cats to lessen the population and therefore the harmful effects of overpopulation. In addition, many studies have been conducted that state that killing the cats doesn’t end overpopulation. 🐈🐈🐈🐈

🐾-Check Out this Study performed over 9 years in Australia proving the effectiveness of TN(V)R: https://tinyurl.com/aussiecats

🐾-This study involved 920 unowned free roaming cats, and reported a 30% decline in population after TNR: https://tinyurl.com/920cats

So, if TNR is the best solution for Community Cats, how can I protect native wildlife, garden birds, and other small critters? 🤔

In Alachua County, the Audubon Society met with county commissioners, Operation Catnip, Alachua County Animal Services, and the Humane Society to come up with solutions to offer the public. (https://tinyurl.com/audubontnr) 😍

In addition, members of the public can utilize safe & humane cat deterrent strategies to keep cats away from bird feeders or out of your unsuspecting neighbor’s lawn. 😻

Solutions include using motion-activated water sprinklers, an ultrasonic animal repellant, add rue to gardens or soil, or scatter natural fragrant items like fresh orange or lemon peels.🍊🍋

(https://tinyurl.com/catdeterrents)

We do NOT recommend collars for Community Cats because there is a chance they will get stuck on a fence or under a house, and trap the cat. ❎

Whether you are a bird, native animal, or cat lover- just know: the world is better off with more people like you. Together, we can work towards a solution that benefits all animals: wings, scales, & tails alike. 🐾🐦🦎

06/19/2026

Almost 100% of pets exposed to minoxidil required hospitalization in a recent report, and all reported deaths occurred in cats. Most cats were exposed through contact with treated humans, including licking their owner's skin or exposure to contaminated bedding, while most dogs were exposed through exploratory behavior, such as rummaging through trash.

Minoxidil is a commonly used hair regrowth medication, but it can be highly toxic to pets. Signs of poisoning may develop within 30 minutes of exposure and include loss of appetite, lethargy, difficulty breathing, weakness, rapid heart rate, and fluid accumulation in the lungs.

Of the 94 reported cases reviewed, 68 involved cats and 26 involved dogs. Approximately 15% of exposed cats died, highlighting their increased susceptibility to minoxidil toxicity.

Pet owners using minoxidil should take precautions to prevent exposure. Wash hands thoroughly after application, prevent pets from licking treated skin, avoid allowing pets access to contaminated pillows or bedding, and store products securely out of reach.

Any suspected exposure should prompt immediate veterinary attention.

McMullen E, Xiong G, Rayner DG, et al. Minoxidil toxicosis in cats and dogs: A scoping review and call to action. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025

06/09/2026

Scary stuff, be sure to keep a close eye on your fur babies!

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reported the first cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States since its eradication from the country in 1966.

This serious and potentially impactful parasite of livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people, was detected in two calves in Zavala and La Pryor Counties, Texas and a dog in Le county, New Mexico. The first case was reported on June 3rd, 2026.

Officials are monitoring the situation closely and instituting a concerted response involving increased surveillance, quarantines, livestock movement restrictions, trapping of adult NWS flies, and the release of sterile NWS flies designed to help control the parasites spread and to ultimately eradicate it from the US once again.

The adult NWS fly lays its eggs into wounds in the skin of susceptible animals, and its developing larvae feed upon the healthy tissue of their host. Infestation can occur in any warm-blooded animal and can range in severity from mild to potentially life-threatening.

Cats are at risk of infestation, particularly if they are allowed outside; and owners (particularly those near the US/Mexico border) are advised to monitor their cats closely for wounds (cuts, surgical sites, bite wounds) that grow rapidly, are accompanied by foul-smelling discharge, and/or that demonstrate visible larvae (worm-like organisms) in or around the wound. Affected cats may show behavioral signs such as excessive licking or scratching at an infested wound.

If any of these signs are observed, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately to assure prompt stabilization and antiparasitic treatment. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an emergency use authorization for lotilaner (brand name Credelio CAT, currently approved as a flea/tick preventative in cats) as a treatment for NWS infestation in cats.

All confirmed cases should be reported to the USDA. You can find out more about this important feline health threat by visiting:
https://hubs.la/Q04kz8HY0

05/19/2026

Just picked up these little ones who are about 2 days old, one of them will likely lose a leg as the cord was wrapped around it and cut off the circulation. 😿The other picture is another baby we received May 1 at 1 day old. A huge heartfelt Thank you to a supporter of ours who donated funds to purchase the incubator which is being put to good use! Well sleep is overrated anyway.🐈‍⬛🐈 Any donations would be greatly appreciated as kitty milk is very expensive.

04/24/2026

Simon, the cat who plays fetch!