If you’re based in the States and in a position to offer a cat or two a home (either temporary fostering or permanent adoption) please read through this post.

If you’re based in Coweta County, Georgia, there are 42 furry babies on the urgent list at Coweta County Animal Control. That means that if they don’t find homes soon, they will be euthanised. You can see a list of urgent cats and urgent kittens (both with pics) on the shelter rescue website, of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Please see the cat_lovers community post for more information if you’re able to take in one of those cats/kittens.

If you’re based in Atlanta, Georgia, there are kittens that need adopting (with pics) but because the shelters are full (kitten season is in full swing) they would also be euthanised instead of given a chance at life. These kittens are approximately 5 weeks old (the same age as Fudge when we got him) and are litter-trained.

Please see the respective entries in the cat_lovers community for information on adopting, and if you don’t have the capacity to take in even one of these kitties, pass the details on to someone who can. Thanks everyone :)

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