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From our grantees at @chimphaven

The Treetop Ten have been continuing to thrive at Chimp Haven this spring! In Tequila’s group, Buster is a vibrant, boisterous guy who often makes his caregivers laugh with his signature head bobs or open-mouthed play faces – he’s definitely a main character! As group alpha, he isn’t afraid to take charge when he needs to, but also has a more quiet, reserved side and enjoys building nests or basking in the habitat on his own. One of his favorite activities is spying on his neighbors – currently Flora`s group – so there’s plenty of action for him to keep an eye on! Meanwhile, Inky is a girl’s girl and remains close with gal pal, Mocha. She still loves her “me time” outside in the forest but doesn’t mind hanging out by the moat next to Buster or checking out fun enrichment (like books or squashmallows) with her groupmates. Recently, she made a nest with hay and boomer balls – and her blankies weren’t far behind! She’s still an expert at Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT), especially KardiaMobile (which collects her heart rate) and continues to ace all her behaviors – we couldn’t be prouder. We look forward to seeing what’s in store for the rest of the Treetop Ten this summer!

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From our grantees at @alleycatrescue

These photos are of a colony we have completed sterilizing and now feed daily as you can see, we try to keep our feeding stations and shelters modest and inconspicuous on most places. This enables the cats to continue living in their outdoor homes without being seen by people who live or work in the area as a nuisance

After feeding them, we are careful to remove the bowls as cleaning up is part of responsible colony management!

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From our grantees at @gvpawspatrol

Now that it’s kitten season and nearly every female cat we trap is pregnant or nursing kittens, it’s easy to forget about the stray and feral tomcats out there also trying to survive.

Take Matt, Butler, and Romero! These three boys were recently trapped in southern Arizona. As you can see, they are beat up, injured, and bedraggled after spending their days in search of mates and fighting other tomcats. Unneutered male cats often suffer debilitating wounds in the competitive mating process.

Matt, the big friendly orange tabby came in with multiple bite wounds and required several trips to the veterinarian. Despite his swollen leg, he’s one lucky dude! He’s found his forever home and was able to join his new family just as soon as he was cleared medically. Now that he’s neutered and healthy, he spends most of his day relaxing in his cat bed and dreaming of treats and pets rather than girls and his next meal.

Butler, the buff and white younger medium-haired boy, was brought in filthy and suffered from several bite wounds. The pictures show him after he was carefully cleaned up by one of our volunteers. He was neutered as soon as possible and adopted quickly by the individual who found him. His "after" picture shows what a truly lovely boy he is!

Romero, the big orange and white tomcat, was feral and not at all interested in human companionship. He was neutered, vaccinated, and his leg wound treated. After healing a bit at the office, he went back to his well-cared-for colony where he will live out his days just hanging with his buddies rather than constantly fighting with them.

Thanks to DDAF we have the funds to help Romero have a healthier life, and Matt and Butler get off the streets and into home where they will be cared for and loved for the rest of their days!

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From our grantees at @underdogrescuemoab

April`s clinic was held in Newcomb, New Mexico. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers accomplished the following in just three days:

3 specialty surgeries
541 pets received vaccines
847 vaccines administered
105 pets were seen for illnesses or injuries

Let me be clear: this work wouldn`t be possible without your support. Each of these animals is healthier and happier because of you. We cannot thank you enough for what your support allows us to offer the animals and families of Navajo Nation.

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From our grantees at @cheboyganhumanesociety

Here are some pictures from one of our TNR clinics. DDAF`s grant funds assisted with our spay and neuter program.

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From our grantees at @blind_spot_animal_sanctuary_

Pedro’s story could have ended very differently.

This sweet boy was picked up by the sheriff’s office abandoned, skinny, injured, and in rough shape. Like so many farm animals, he had nowhere appropriate to go because most animal shelters simply are not equipped for livestock. That’s where BSAS steps in. We offer emergency boarding completely free of charge so stray farm animals can receive immediate veterinary care, proper nutrition, and a safe place to land during their stray hold.

Pedro arrived terrified, underweight, covered in lice, and suffering from an infected injury. But with urgent vet care, good food, and lots of love, this little guy slowly began to heal and trust again. Watching him transform has been extraordinary.

But there was still one more hurdle. Under NC law, stray livestock taken in by government agencies must be auctioned off to the highest bidder. So when Pedro’s auction day came, we showed up for him. And for $76, Pedro’s future changed forever.

Now this resilient little boy will be neutered and head off to his wonderful adoptive home where he will never again know abandonment or neglect.

Stories like Pedro’s are why this work matters so deeply. Thank you, Doris Day Animal Foundation, for helping us be the safety net for animals who otherwise fall through the cracks. ❤️

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