In 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
Read MorePico de Gato was born to a neighborhood stray taken in by a good samaritan. While four of the kittens in his litter were healthy and quickly adopted, Pico struggled to find a home. From the time he was able to move around his foster family noticed that his back legs didn’t function the same way as his siblings.
Read MoreSome might say Butterscotch Lollipop was born unlucky. Afterall he was born paralyzed; from the beginning his little back legs just did not work. Unluckier still he was born in rural Texas where there are not many opportunities for a paraplegic cat to thrive. But Butters is a lucky boy, he was
Read Moready was in bad shape before she came to the Commune as a one year old kitten - unspayed, covered in fleas, and suffering from uncontrolled seizures. Surrendered by her owner, Lady immediately received medical care
Read MoreTater was released to the clinic where Mimi works after being found roaming the streets as a declawed cat. The Commune was the perfect soft landing for Tater as he suffers from stomatitis.
Read MoreRiker is a personal pet of Matt and Mimi’s. Late in 2023 Riker was surrendered to the clinic where Mimi works due to severe health issues.
Read MoreLongtime Commune resident Aust is Feline Leukemia positive and as a result has to remain separate from none FeLV+ cats.
Read MoreIn 2024 the Commune was contacted by an elderly man to secure hosing for his aging cat. As he could no longer care for Teresa
Read MoreHiccup was found all alone outside when he was only around six weeks old. Paralyzed from birth he was likely unable to keep up with his siblings.
Read MoreMillie is something of a mystery, she came to Copper’s Cat Commune in 2018 when she was around a year and half old. Her previous owners surrendered her as they were unable to meet her needs.
Read MoreJust like her BFF Trill, Lady Gaga needed a few extra lives to find her forever place. In 2020 Lady Gaga was born in California suffering from Manx syndrome; this genetic condition causes a short stubby tail or in severe cases like Gaga’s no tail at all, and compromised bowel and bladder function.
Read MoreSometimes a cat needs nine lives and then a few more. When a young cat with neurologic problems and megacolon came in, the team at the 9 Lives Foundation in California knew they had to give her a chance. In loving foster care Trill began medications for megacolon, but because she suffers from bladder and bowel leaks the team struggled to find the right home for her.
Read MoreFlash was a cat we trapped during a TNR situation. He had some bad eye infections so we opted to hang on to him until he was cured. Unfortunately his eye issues proved to be chronic but he had become more friendly during this time and we let him stay.
Read MoreDespite facing some challenges, Sparky's spirit is unbeatable, and he fits right in with our amazing Soggy Bottom Crew.
Read MoreRose Tyler was named so after the companion from Dr. Who. She is just wibbly-wobbly. She wobbles and shakes when she walks, often falling over. Despite this, she is an energetic, happy girl. She is also fearless and fierce.
Read MoreOne day Mr. Chibbs arrived at work with the intent of helping save lives. For many years (in cat time), he had been a blood donor and was proud of the work he was doing. Unfortunately, Mr. Chibbs arrived to a pink slip and an eviction notice.
Read MoreAust used to live with his beloed owner n a warehouse apartment. His owner was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He set up a fund for the care of Aust and his other 4 cats. After he passed, all 5 cats were cared for by a petsitter for an entire year. The petsitter knew about the Commune and suggested us as a permanent home for the cats.
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