Crescent Moon Cat Sanctuary

07/15/2026

In Loving Memory of Prince (Bumblebee) 💙

I met Prince, then named Bumblebee, in 2007 while volunteering at Montgomery County Animal Shelter. He was already an adult, probably around two years old. The moment I saw him, I knew I couldn’t leave him behind. The thought that he might one day be euthanized broke my heart.

So I brought him home.

At the time, I was an assistant professor at Prairie View A&M University, commuting every day while caring for about twenty rescued cats. Teaching was my career, but coming home to my cats was my true purpose. Bumblebee became part of that life from the very beginning.

When we moved to Harper’s Preserve in 2016, our Harper’s Landing house became a sanctuary for rescued cats. Years later, as my senior cats grew older, I brought Bumblebee back to the main house so he could spend his golden years closer to me.

For nearly twenty years, he never had a sick day.

Last week, after I returned from Galveston, I noticed he wasn’t eating as much. By Friday, I knew something was wrong, and we took him to True Animal Hospital. Dr. Ben Shepherd started him on antibiotics and pain medication while we waited for blood work. We hoped it was something we could manage, and I imagined we might still have a few peaceful months together, just as we did with Bebe.

Instead, we only had a few days.

I syringe-fed him, gave him his medications, and checked on him throughout the night. Around 3 a.m., I woke up to check on him one more time. He was already peacefully slipping away.

We may never know exactly why he died. Maybe the blood work will give us answers, maybe it won’t.

What I do know is that Prince spent almost twenty years knowing he was safe, loved, and home.

He was with me long before Crescent Moon Cat Sanctuary became a nonprofit. He was one of the cats who quietly shaped this journey and reminded me, every single day, why I rescue.

If I could walk back into that shelter in 2007, I wouldn’t change a thing.

I would choose you all over again.

Rest peacefully, my sweet Bumblebee. Thank you for trusting me with your life. You will always be one of the reasons I keep going.

07/13/2026

Beryllium
Female • Born May 9, 2026
Some kittens are born with an adventurous spirit, and Beryllium is certainly one of them.
One of Yeşil’s original four kittens, Beryllium entered the world in the safety of our sanctuary and has never known a day without love. Raised by her extraordinary mother alongside her siblings, she has grown into a confident, affectionate, and endlessly curious little girl.
A special part of Beryllium’s story is her relationship with her human Granny, who has been there since the day she was born. Daily cuddles, gentle handling, and constant interaction have helped her become exceptionally trusting and people-oriented.
Her days are spent exploring the secure backyard with her siblings, where every butterfly, leaf, and sunbeam becomes a new adventure. In the evenings, she returns indoors to the rescue house, where she shares her world with a few wonderfully gentle and endlessly curious rescue dogs. Because she has been raised around both cats and dogs from the very beginning, Beryllium is remarkably well socialized and adapts beautifully to a busy family environment.
True to her name, Beryllium has a bright spark about her. She is playful without being overwhelming, independent yet affectionate, and always the first to investigate something new. Whether she’s climbing a cat tree, chasing a toy, or curling up beside you after a busy day, she brings joy wherever she goes.
Beryllium would thrive in a loving indoor home with another friendly cat or a calm, cat-friendly dog. She is looking for a family who will appreciate her playful personality, gentle heart, and the unique beginning she has had at Crescent Moon Cat Sanctuary.
Every kitten at Crescent Moon Cat Sanctuary is raised as family. Beryllium isn’t simply looking for an adopter—she’s looking for the people she will love for the rest of her life.

06/29/2026

Rainbow

Every color tells a story. Every heart deserves a home.

Or

Rainbow

One blue eye. One golden eye. One extraordinary soul.

Her bio:

Rainbow is a stunning 1-year-old girl whose beautiful heterochromia gives her one crystal-blue eye and one warm golden-hazel eye. As unique as her appearance is, her personality is even more special.

Raised in a loving multi-pet rescue home, Rainbow has grown up surrounded by cats, dogs, and people. She is incredibly social, affectionate, and confident. While she adores feline friends, dogs are her absolute favorite companions. She happily follows them around, cuddles beside them, and makes friends wherever she goes.

Gentle, playful, and endlessly curious, Rainbow is the kind of cat who will greet you at the door, supervise everything you do, and happily curl up beside you when the day is over.

She isn’t just looking for a family—she’s looking for a lifelong best friend.

About Rainbow

* 🌈 Female • 1 year old
* 👁️ One crystal-blue eye & one golden-hazel eye (heterochromia)
* 🐶 Exceptionally dog-friendly
* 🐱 Loves other cats
* ❤️ Extremely social and affectionate
* 🏡 Raised in a busy multi-pet rescue home
* ✨ Ready to fill her forever home with love

06/27/2026

06/24/2026

A dream that started with a simple covered patio is slowly becoming something much bigger.
As many of you know, Crescent Moon Sanctuary cares for a large number of rescued cats, including seniors, special-needs cats, hospice cats, and kittens. One of my goals has always been to create more safe, enriching spaces where they can enjoy fresh air, sunshine, birds, and nature while remaining protected.
After months of planning, measuring, redesigning, and rethinking every detail, we’re finally moving forward with a screened outdoor sanctuary space. The vision includes motorized screens, a secure cat enclosure system, more greenery, and eventually beautiful flooring that blends indoor comfort with outdoor living.
This project will allow our cats to experience the outdoors in a safe and controlled environment while providing a peaceful space for volunteers, adopters, and visitors to connect with them.
A special thank you to Shade Doctor for helping us explore different options and designs as we work to create a safer and more enriching environment for the cats.
Every improvement we make is ultimately for them. 🌙🐾
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