Feeding cats can get expensive for shelters and rescues. With the rescue cats they take in and the feral colonies many rescuers care for, that adds up to a lot of hungry bellies. Add in the spay/neuter cost and the extra medical care some of the felines require, and you’re looking at astronomical costs. But you should know, because you’re purchasing cute merchandise with iHeartCats.com, you’re helping fund the food and medical expenses of cats in need.

How? It’s simple. Every purchase you make donates money to rescues and shelters working hard to care for cats and kittens in need, all thanks to a partnership between iHeartCats.com and Greater Good Charities. The GOODS program, a pet food distribution initiative within the family of Greater Good Charities, has been keeping hungry bellies full for over a decade. To date, GOODS has delivered over 275 million meals to shelters and rescues across the country. And with your help, we can make that number grow!

Bruce Needed So Much Help and You Made It Happen

Bruce the cat thinks you should treat yourself to something good because he appreciates your help in keeping him cared for and well-fed. Which is some kind of change from the life he was living before Friendly Ferals Inc. of Forest Hills, New York stepped in and took charge.

When Bruce was found, he was ravaged from abuse, his tail, ears, and hind legs cut off. On top of those horrific injuries, the poor cat also had a spinal injury due to the cruelty inflicted on him.

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Simply put, Friendly Ferals said, “He was in terrible shape.”

Bruce was in bad need of some TLC, but fortunately, the cat lovers of Friendly Ferals had plenty of that in supply. Thanks to the New York branch of Rescue Bank, they had plenty of good food and funds to help Bruce find his way too. His time with such a loving group of rescuers helped him heal and prepare for his next chapter in life.

“Bruce now is adopted to a wonderful home in Ohio and is a certified therapy cat!”

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Friendly Ferals also reported, “He is active with the Amputee Coalition and does great work!”

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Bruce and A Thousand More

Friendly Ferals, Inc. has spayed and neutered over 1,100 cats and dogs in TNR programs this year alone. Thanks to Rescue Bank, they were able to feed them all. And don’t forget the baby cats! These cat lovers have “sent 200 cats and kittens for adoption!”

So, because you buy cute things for you and your cat from iHeartCats.com, you’re helping Rescue Bank provide meals for cat rescues and shelters, which means they can spend their funds on the other needs rescue cats incur. With his meals covered by Rescue Bank and you, Bruce didn’t have to worry about being hungry and Friendly Ferals could afford to give him the medical care he so needed. For the chance at forever, Bruce says thank you!

 

Shop & Give Back!

The following products provide quality food for shelters and rescues, helping them reserve more of their precious funds for medical expenses, supplies, and spreading the word about their adoptable pups and kitties.

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