Meet Miracle, and it is indeed a miracle that she is alive and well today - Thanks to the efforts of the Azalea City Cat Coalition.
Miracle was found by volunteers eating out of a dumpster probably after being left by an unkind owner. Miracle was scrounging for food and trying to dodge cars in a busy parking lot all the while her eye was protruding from her head. Miracle was trapped and it was initially thought best that she be humanely euthanized due to her horrible condition as she was found to not only have an eye injury but also gaping wounds to her neck and face. The Director of Azalea City Cat Coalition would not have any of that and opted to have her transferred to Bay Animal Clinic in Spanish Fort where Dr Dawn Hoover made a determination that she was a tame kitty and after testing her for communicable diseases, for which she was negative (yaye!) felt confident that she could save this poor little creature, and she did!!!!!
Miracle made a great recovery and was happy and playful for many weeks, however she became ill again. Miracle would not eat or drink, she was unable to use her litter box and this lasted for over a week. Two veterinarians did not see a good outlook for little Miracle, but her foster mother would not give up, in her opinion Miracle had not come this far to give up now, so she did everything she could with the help of Dr Schindler at Eastern Shore Pet Hospital and little Miracle pulled through a second time!
Miracle now has a wonderful life in the home of that same ACCC volunteer while she looks for her own forever home! Miracle is now known a Mirrie Bunny as she hops and plays just like a little rabbit!
This is just one of the many stories of the many rescues ACCC does in their efforts to Trap Neuter Return the stray and feral cat population of Mobile county!
Spaying and neutering your pets is one of the best ways to prevent animal suffering. If you spay and neuter your pets, you will keep unwanted puppies and kittens from being born. That means that these puppies and kittens will never live unloved, sick, or hungry, and there will be more love, medicine, and food to go around for the wanted kittens and puppies. The Azalea City Cat Coalition offers low-cost spays and neuters, so call us today to help your cat and help your world.
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Welcome to the Azalea City Cat Coalition
ACCC is a 501C3 charitable organization. Our all-volunteer organization is devoted to ending the homeless cat problem in Mobile with a proactive solution to this dilemma. Starving cats on Mobile’s streets are unnecessary, and the practice of trapping and killing them for 40 years has not worked . Make a difference and help us help them. It takes an entire community to address the situation of neighborhood cats. Join the growing trend for TNR!!
Our mission: Providing community outreach and education on the value of spay and neuter using the TNR method. We strive to promote ethical treatment of stray and feral cats already living in our community (through no fault of their own.)
The definition and characteristics of a feral cat:
Homeless cats that are afraid of humans, have had little or no human contact, and cannot be easily approached or handled are referred to as “feral.” Feral cats exist in the shadows of every community due to “our” failure to spay and neuter. They are the offspring of once pet cats who have been dumped by people who did not make a responsible commitment to cats in their care. Killing the victims of such negligence should not be a consideration. For decades, the public has been apathetic regarding the plight of homeless animals. It is time to take responsibility for the tragedy we have created. Cats are silent sufferers that remain hidden when inured or sick. Street cats are forced to lead unimaginable lives; scavenging for food, water and shelter. Constant threats from other animals and cruel humans add to the dangers of life on the streets.
Why Implement TNR?
The success of a TNR approach for feral cats is well-documented and can improve their health and their environment in which they live. Thus improving our community as well. When stringently carried out, this approach prevents future generations of cats from being in the same situation. Sterilizing cats reduces yowling, fighting, and spraying, and sterilized cats spend less time and energy looking for mates, having kittens, and competing for territory. TNR save lives and tax dollars!!!!
What is TNR?
A group of feral/stray cats living together in one area is called a “colony.” Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is an effective, internationally recognized program developed to reduce, and eventually eliminate, feral cat colonies. Cats are trapped, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, ear tipped and returned to their original location then fed and watered by volunteers. Kittens and friendly adults are adopted into good homes.
What We (ACCC) do:
ACCC helps concerned, proactive people assist feral cats living in their neighborhood. We are here to answer questions about feral cats and TNR. ACCC also provides emotional, educational and financial support when available to all levels of caregivers, from the less experienced to highly knowledgeable to raise the standard of care for cats in their neighborhoods while reducing the feral population. Our volunteers go out to private residences, business and public areas upon request to trap cats in need of spay or neutering. We also assist low income families with transportation for their cats and dogs to be “fixed” as well.
Summary:
A brighter future for animal welfare depends on each and every one of us. The time to start is now and the buck stops here!! I did not create this problem but I am working towards developing a responsible solution and encourage others to do the same!!!!
The Azalea City Cat Coalition is proud to announce that we have been selected as ambassadors for the Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Program, “Where we are doing more good.”
