Following the passing of long time resident Jason, the Commune was prepared to open its doors and arms to a new para in need of shelter. Mimi was contacted by email in early May regarding a young cat who had suffered a fall. Garfield had taken a tumble and fractured two vertebrae,
Read MoreThe Burrow feral enclosure houses a colony of feral cats who needed a new home when their colony was under threat. Two wonderful cat enthusiasts had been carefully managing a colony of cats in Spring, TX, thanks to their efforts the whole colony had undergone TNR and was thriving until a neighb
Read MoreApollo came to the Commune in 2021 as an owner-surrender. He is almost completely blind, likely experiencing the world as light and shadow. Apollo’s eyes don’t pain him and he navigates the world well, occasionally using his little paws to pat and feel around when he’s unsure what lies in front of him. At the Commune
Read MoreIn 2020 Mimi went to see a cat available for adoption through Smart Rescue, Allura, but as soon as she arrived a little black and white kitten launched herself at the front of her enclosure demanding Mimi’s attention.
Read MoreTiny, along with her sister, arrived at the veterinary clinic where Mimi worked when she was just well… tiny. At seven weeks old Mimi took the kittens home to foster. While her sister Lydia went on to be adopted Tiny knew she had found her people. She was adopted by Matt and Mimi
Read MoreIn 2020 Caduceus was found as a four or five month kitten roaming the streets of Fort Worth, TX by a friend of Mimi Baker. At the time Matt and Mimi had just said goodbye to two of their cuddliest personal cats, sweet girls Moki and China. Looking for a new cuddle buddy Mimi took in Caduceus as a personal pet and boy did they get a cuddler. This lovebug knew life on the streets was not for him and he shows his gratitude for his purrfect life
Read MoreAllura was adopted from Smart Rescue by Matt and Mimi as a personal pet in 2022. She is a showstopper - solid white, with bright blue eyes that captured the Baker’s hearts. But her coloring is a clue to Allura’s differences, she is profoundly deaf -
Read MoreIn 2017 Prissy was living feral with another cat outside an apartment complex in Houston being cared for by one of the residents. When Hurricane Harvey made landfall the apartment complex flooded and Prissy’s caregiver knew she needed to move. Unwilling to leave the feral cats she loved behind to fend for themse
Read MoreIn 2021 Czar’s owner brought him to the veterinarian concerned that he was ill. The vets and his owner were both surprised when Czar, at not even two years old, was diagnosed with diabetes. Faced with the prospect of daily injections and blood sugar management, Czar’s people asked the vets for euthanasia, but the doctors were determined to save such a young, sweet cat.
Read MoreIn 2022 Trooper was taken in by Texas Litter Control after being attacked by a dog. TLC tended his wounds and made sure he pulled through. As a feral cat they did not want to return Trooper to an unsafe environment where he could be attacked again, so TLC reached out to the Commune to find Trooper a soft landing.
Read MoreIn 2022 Copper’s Cat Commune arranged to swap several adoptable cats with Texas Litter Control for two cats struggling to find homes. Monique was living unhappily in the TLC shelter, where as an FIV+ cat she was overlooked by potential adoptors. While FIV may increase health complications as she ages today she is healthy and thriving at the Commune.
Read MoreMilo is a very feral boy who was living an indoor life with a companion cat where he spent most of his time underneath his owners bed. Initially his caregivers hoped he would warm up to people but as time passed and his friend learned to trust Milo remained resolutely not a people cat.
Read MoreCasper was brought to the Commune in 2018 due to chronic conjunctivitis. Because his eyes often require daily medication his family felt they could not care for him properly. Now he rests comfortably at the commune with meds available whenever he needs them.
Read MoreA feral colony was living peacefully in a field next to a busy street, when a new property owner purchased an adjacent building. With plans for a food production plant he told the colony’s caretaker Marylin that the cats would have to leave or face hostile conditions. Distressed, Marylin reached out to Copper’s Cat Commune
Read MoreEscape was living in a feral colony in a field next to a busy street. When a new property owner purchased an adjacent building with plans for a food production plant he told the colony’s caretaker Maylin that the cats would have to leave or face hostile conditions. Distressed, Marylin reached out to Copper’s Cat Commune and offered to build an enclosure and help maintain the cats if the Commune would provide her colony safe haven.
Read MoreSylvie came to the Commune after a toxoplasmosis infection left her with neurological problems. During her recovery she often experienced moments where she seemed absent and not taking in what was around her. Over her time at the Commune Sylvie’s neurological symptoms have diminished and now she is fat and happy.
Read MoreIn 2017 Copper’s Cat Commune responded to an urgent plea from a local colony caregiver - the cats she fed and TNR’d were under attack. Someone had begun shooting feral cats; in total 5 cats sustained wounds. The Commune sprang into action providing medical attentio
Read MoreLeila is a semi-feral girl who lived with a loving family who could no longer keep her. Because she is cautious of humans her owners were concerned how she would fare being rehomed, but the Commune is a place where we meet cats where they are.
Read MoreBetty White came to the Commune from a feral colony covered in mange. Because she is feral she was kept confined while undergoing treatment and healing from her skin infenction. The plan was initially to return to her feral colony but shortly after her arrival in 2023 Matt was hospitalized
Read MoreAnna came to the Commune from a feral colony covered in mange. Because she is feral she was kept confined while undergoing treatment and healing from her skin infenction. The plan was initially to return to her feral colony but shortly after her arrival in 2023 Matt was hospitalized
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