Animals First Rescue of the Carolinas

Animals First Rescue of the Carolinas Our concern will always be for ANIMALS FIRST..... Animals First rescues cats from area high kill shelters and other dire circumstances.

With a network of foster families, they provide veterinary care, shelter and love until the pet is placed into an appropriate new home.

Meet BRILEY, a stunning 13 week old CALICO princess looking for her forever castle! 👑 Calico cats have earned some fun...
08/22/2026

Meet BRILEY, a stunning 13 week old CALICO princess looking for her forever castle!


👑 Calico cats have earned some fun nicknames over the years, including "tricolor cats" and "money cats" in some cultures where they are considered symbols of good fortune.


🖤🧡🤍 A traditional calico coat features a combination of white, black, and orange.
No two calicos have exactly the same pattern. Every calico is basically wearing her own one-of-a-kind work of art!


To learn more about adopting BRILEY from Animals First Rescue:
TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit her at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Meet CECIL, A 9 week old little ginger gentleman with a whole lot of charm! 🧡🐾He has the MOST GORGEOUS extra toasty oran...
08/19/2026

Meet CECIL, A 9 week old little ginger gentleman with a whole lot of charm! 🧡🐾
He has the MOST GORGEOUS extra toasty orange stripes I have ever seen.


Cecil is ready to trade his kitten adventures for a forever home of his very own. #

Like many orange kitties, he comes in a color that's impossible to ignore—and his adorable, SWEET personality is just as memorable!


Did you know?
Orange cats are overwhelmingly male, making CECIL part of a rather handsome majority. 😸 And while every kitten has his own unique personality, CECIL is ready to prove that ginger boys are especially good at stealing hearts!

All CECIL needs is someone to give him a cozy place to nap, plenty of toys to conquer, and a family to call his own.


To learn more about adopting CECIL from Animals First Rescue:
TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Meet EYELEEN!She's got an eye on her future... and she's hoping it includes YOU! 😉This adorable 10-week-old calico girl ...
08/18/2026

Meet EYELEEN!
She's got an eye on her future... and she's hoping it includes YOU! 😉

This adorable 10-week-old calico girl is a tiny bundle of beauty, bravery, and personality. Her soft calico fur feels just like a luxury blanket and her pattern is just gorgeous (look at the last pic)




After recently having one eye removed, she's ready to leave that chapter behind and start her next adventure—a forever home!
🐾💕

She may be missing an eye, but she's certainly not missing out on life!
This beautiful little calico is just like any other 10-week-old kitten—playful, curious, cuddly, and incredibly sweet!
Now, all she needs is a forever home where she can be loved for the special little girl she is. 🩷🐾

To learn more about adopting EYELEEN from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit her (and many other beauties) at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Lonnie and one eyed girl Eyeleen at Petsmart.
08/18/2026

Lonnie and one eyed girl Eyeleen at Petsmart.

🐱 Did You Know?A cat's whiskers aren't just adorable...They're incredibly sensitive tools that help cats measure spaces,...
08/15/2026

🐱 Did You Know?

A cat's whiskers aren't just adorable...

They're incredibly sensitive tools that help cats measure spaces, detect air movement, and navigate in the dark.


How Whiskers Work:

Super sensitive:
Whisker roots are packed with nerves and blood vessels, making them as sensitive to touch as human fingertips.

Air current detectors:
They pick up tiny changes in air movement. This helps cats "see" objects and track moving prey in total darkness.

Built-in rulers:
Facial whiskers are usually as wide as the cat's body. This helps a cat judge if it can fit through a tight gap.

To learn more about adopting a cat or kitten from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit them at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Part distinguished gentleman, part playful kitten, and completely irresistible! Meet LONNIE, a 13 week old grey/white b...
08/13/2026

Part distinguished gentleman, part playful kitten, and completely irresistible!


Meet LONNIE, a 13 week old grey/white boy kitten with a gentle, sweet personality.

He's hanging out with his two brothers KORBY & JIMINY just waiting to meet you :)
LONNIE is incredibly soft, friendly and gentle....

To learn more about adopting LONNIE from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

THAT FACE!!! OMG, this lil boy is beyond perfect! Meet KORBY, a 13 week old black kitten with the friendliest, sweetest ...
08/13/2026

THAT FACE!!!
OMG, this lil boy is beyond perfect!
Meet KORBY, a 13 week old black kitten with the friendliest, sweetest personality ever!

Don't forget to say hello to his brothers too...LONNIE & JIMINY



KORBY is both a “tiny house panther” and “professional cuddle bug”, you will love hanging out with this sweet boy...

He's small, he's sleek, and he's currently accepting applications for the very important position of Forever Family! 🖤🐾

To learn more about adopting KORBY from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Grey and white has never looked so cute! This handsome boy is ready to find his happily ever after. Meet JIMINY, a 13 ...
08/13/2026

Grey and white has never looked so cute! This handsome boy is ready to find his happily ever after.


Meet JIMINY, a 13 week old grey/white boy kitten with the softest fur ever!
This lil guy has the most adorable fun-loving personality!
He also has two adorable brothers you will have to meet at well (KIRBY & LONNIE)


JIMINY is very very friendly, super playful and quite cuddly too.


To learn more about adopting JIMINY from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

With his gorgeous grey stripes and extra-fluffy coat, this little guy has some serious heart-stealing skills! Meet HER...
08/13/2026

With his gorgeous grey stripes and extra-fluffy coat, this little guy has some serious heart-stealing skills!


Meet HERSHEY, a 13 week old medium length hair, brown/white tabby boy.


He really wears those stripes well and the extra fluff gives him irresistible kitten charm! His eyes are a beautiful hazel mix...he has such a regal look to him.

HERSHEY is next-level cute, very friendly and quite snuggly too!


To learn more about adopting HERSHEY from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

Meet PAWLEY!If you're looking for a little sunshine in a soft, creamy ginger tabby package? Look no further! PAWLEY is ...
08/13/2026

Meet PAWLEY!
If you're looking for a little sunshine in a soft, creamy ginger tabby package?
Look no further!


PAWLEY is a 13 week old creamier ginger boy that is incredibly sweet, so loving and totally kissable. He is gentle and friendly AND that cute lil yawn in the last 2 images will melt your heart.


DID YOU KNOW? 🐯
- Every orange cat is technically a tabby—even if those stripes are hiding in plain sight!
- That little "M" on a tabby's forehead is one of their most recognizable trademarks!
- Buff ginger cats are like orange cats turned down to a soft, creamy setting!


To learn more about adopting PAWLEY from Animals First Rescue:
CALL 704-256-0014
or TEXT (704) 904-6116
or visit him at the PetSmart in Wesley Chapel.

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6420 Weddington Monroe Road
Wesley Chapel, NC
28104

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