Feral Freedom Northern California

- The Los Banos Animal Shelter is at capacity and having trouble finding rescue or adoption for friendly kittens - let alone spicy ones! We are looking for RESCUE or SOCIALIZATION FOSTERS to see if these guys can become adoptable - otherwise they are slated for TNR.

Let us know if you are interested in helping! There are a total of 4 groups, 13 total (two not pictured):

TNR once 2lbs:
- Single ~7-8 week old
- Litter of 4 ~6 week olds (black and tabby)

TNR this week:
- Litter of 3 ~12 week olds (tabby and orange)
- Litter of 4 ~14 week olds (dilute torties and gray tabby) - already on behavioral hold - able to pet but skittish

SIP WINE. SAVE CATS.
Happening tonight!! 🎉 Start your weekend off right with good wine, good food, and good friends. Tickets will be sold out front of the San Luis Water District office on 6th street starting at 5:30pm. Cash, card, Apple Pay, Venmo, and PayPal all accepted!

See you there 🎉🐈

Join us Friday, August 2nd for our first WINE WALK DOWNTOWN LOS BANOS for an evening of friends, wine, and food - and support community animals in the process!

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or in person - click the link to learn more and buy your tickets today!: https://mailchi.mp/4edc77d6e773/winewalk

I am looking for a temporary foster home for a litter of five tuxedo kittens!

They are going up for adoption tomorrow, but due to severe health issues, their foster is no longer able to care for them. I am desperately out of space and need a place for at least some of them to land for a few weeks.

They are all wearing tuxedos so their names are Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Burberry, Armani, and Louis Vuitton 😆 Everyone is healthy and socialized.

Our Wine Walk Fundraiser is just one week away!

Stroll through downtown Los Banos sipping wine and tasting scrumptious appetizers~ Visit all ten locations to enter our raffle to win a gift basket with wine, cheese, and four tickets for a wine tasting at Harmony Winery - this basket has a value of over $650!

All proceeds go to helping the animals of Los Banos - providing free spay/neuter, rescue, adoptions, and medical care.

Buy tickets in person today at any participating vendor (see link for details), buy the day of at the check-in table at the San Luis Water District or buy online here: https://mailchi.mp/4edc77d6e773/winewalk

OUCH!! 😱
Update on our girl Pearl - she isn't quite sure yet about being in foster care, but unfortunately, she has a broken femur! She is on pain meds, but we are looking for an orthopedic surgeon to see if she might be a candidate for pins...but she will mostly need to have it amputated.
Our last amputation ran us $1,300 - bringing Pearl's total to just under $2,000 - before counting her recovery costs 🥺
Please help us support Pearl and get her the surgery she needs. All donations are tax-deductible!
Not a fan of donating on facebook? You can donate via our website: https://www.ffnc.live/donate/ or help pay our balance directly at VCA San Martin! Once we have secured a clinic for her amputation, we will post that as well if you would like to donate towards our balance directly.
Not comfortable sending cash? Support us by buying a bag of kibble, a case of wet food, or a soft bed just for Pearl on our Amazon or Chewy Wishlists https://www.ffnc.live/donate/

Join us Friday, August 2nd for our first WINE WALK DOWNTOWN LOS BANOS for an evening of friends, wine, and food - and support community animals in the process!

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or in person - click the link to learn more and buy your tickets today!: https://mailchi.mp/4edc77d6e773/winewalk

Pearl needs your help!

We were notified of an injured stray cat behind SaveMart in Los Banos - the caretaker was able to trap her and she is on her way to us - but we need help with getting her the medical care she desperately needs!

An exam, x-ray, treatment, and follow-up care is currently estimate at at least $1,000! Please consider donating to help us get Pearl the care she needs.

All donations are tax-deductible, you can donate through our page or by Card / Apple Pay / Venmo / Paypal on our website https://www.ffnc.live/donate/

Please consider helping Pearl! We try to help as many sick and injured Los Banos cats as possible but we need your support to do so!

🆘URGENT!!🆘 NEEDS OUT OF THE SHELTER BY 10am FRIDAY 6/28 OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED

We are working with the shelter to give everyone more time, but this group is now panleuk positive and needs out ASAP!! Everyone has 1 FVRCP onboard, only one kitten is positive so far and everyone is eating/drinking

🆘🚨 URGENT!!! PANLEUK EXPOSURE AT LOS BANOS SHELTER!!🆘🚨

*REPOST - FB didnt like the link shortener I used - should be sharable now*

The Los Banos Animal Shelter has had a small PANLEUK outbreak and everyone needs to get out of the shelter ASAP!!

Intake is closed and we are attempting to secure rescue for the remaining groups at the shelter so the shelter can be reset to prevent further exposure.

*Everyone is VACCINATED on intake so each group has at least one FVRCP onboard*

Everyone on this list is currently NEGATIVE and eating/doing well, however we cannot guarantee they will not get sick - that is why they need out ASAP!

There are TEN groups in need of rescue by EOD WEDNESDAY 6/26

Contact us and reach out to the shelter directly to secure rescue! Transport to extended Bay Area available!

GROUP 1: 24-991-992
Two 12-14 week boys
Came in with URI/possible calici but are doing much better (look much better than intake photo)
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid02i9wttfwCNpBdzNFsz8GooQQQ3jK2KzGzMWGF2qY6ZXZ5nWg41nxbnBB2ZNR6uhqZl

GROUP 2: 24-1018-1020
Three 8 week old kittens, 2 females 1 male
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid02RtGC5RGeLQfywhrHxWodXTCtjEDjBZ7RTZiSFkk9siW1zrXb112KE1Ty13R3uhRCl

GROUP 3: 24-1013
Single female teenager approx 8 months. Very sweet. Came in with abscess but it is healing well
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid02BE4YwefAyiXMo3iz6aEEhGGvnTNUnxx9f8TCQvYQt2Y1x6edMbPNuyz6rprZzHMYl

GROUP 4: 24-1026
Single male kitten, approx 6 weeks old. URI
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid024ebEojNQBjRZeQZuq2eUySmGqXTEb8WVeeAsRPnm2K3QMjCPkSTn7i8UCYMGTaMWl

GROUP 5: 24-908
Single adult female, SPAYED
Very friendly, microchipped and rabies vaccinated - ready for adoption!
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid02Pp8cRihey8VwnmVm7oEEspPdCpkYTL3gMY3o1ouJ9FhiZUpk4rApa5D1kKGFpGuhl

GROUP 6-7:
24-966 (mom)
24-967-970 (kittens)
Single adult female - very sweet
Four kittens appox 8 weeks old (POTENTIAL FAINT POSITIVE in one kitten) Mom has been separated and tested negative. Everyone currently eating/doing OK
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid06dGCDkjvQUqBTfoZFAshczBrbuFKV84w3qNK7cWcNJW78ywRh8CpuxxQHGNuiTpwl

GROUP 8: 24-945-947
Three kittens approx 8-9 weeks old
Three fluff balls - look much better than their intake photos, URIs resolved
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid031H71Yy8kozqt7wprzP9L9eMG1oQj8TxgiYSVHdvQvLh5wBNSb33Su1mLg6L63Edml

GROUP 9: 24-931
Female kitten approx 6-7 weeks old (wrong photo in collage - very similar looking kittens!) Currently kenneled with Group 10
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid02G6hT5PZ1SNLusHK3rCgA1b82HbarAdTysUxy3ZwoKvBD1P2nPB8STqjkVgYd631zl

GROUP 10: 24-1014
Single male kitten, approx 6 weeks old. Eye infection with moderate swelling. On antibiotics and topical treatment. Currently kenneled with 24-931
https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/pfbid07mSjdokSqNK2jSkz3etTL41TXAyo228QwXkMdoBG9XAPmjvKyUuosQSSrT4jACWWl

I know we haven’t posted much as we are busy running Los Banos Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & TNR and Friends of Los Banos Animals but we have been quietly plugging away at TNR Trap-Neuter-Return for Los Banos.

Here are snapshots from some of our latest TNRs! (shelter return-to-field)

*UPDATE* All of these groups have found rescue!

🆘🚨URGENT!! KITTENS UP FOR EUTHANASIA FRIDAY 6/7🆘🚨

The Los Banos Animal Shelter is OVERWHELMED with kittens and getting more every day. The following groups need RESCUE or FOSTER secured by tomorrow morning!

Let us know if you are interested in fostering or foster-to-adopt! All supplies and medical care are provided!

LINKS to each group:

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/774137078188708 (rock band kittens - 3 left)

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/777263114542771 (two males)
Rescue Pending!

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/779184244350658 (mom and 4 babies)

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/779191457683270 (five 6 week olds)

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/783974987204917 (mom and 5 babies) Rescue pending!

https://www.facebook.com/LBAnimalShelterdogsandcats/posts/784019290533820 (2 cute calico tabbies)

Feral Freedom and Friends of Los Banos Animals will be there helping to support adoptions and provide info on our spay/neuter and TNR projects! Come and say hello!

Want to skip the line? Make an appointment directly with SNIP BUS - it won’t be free but it is still low cost!

📣 Now booking OPEN clinics for JUNE 2024 ♥️🚌 Clinics are held in either Prunedale or Hollister! Please call or text to book an appointment: 925.967.1001

Yesterday we got a call from our neighboring vet clinic that a feral cat had escaped into the ceiling! 🫣 We rushed over and set up traps, cameras, and sweeped the place with a thermal cam but there was no sight of him. With the layout of the hospital he had access to the full length of the building as well as the attic - hundreds of potential hiding places!

We went back today and did another full sweep, and placed several more traps, but we realized it could take days or more to catch him - we just hoped for a sign he was still in the building and hadn’t escaped through a small hole or vent.

Just as we were getting ready to leave we decided to place one more trap in a small back room. We noticed a ceiling tile had fallen and so we did another sweep of the room….and behind the very last little box in a cabinet we found Carmichael 🥰

He might not look super happy about it but Rally earned his today!! He’s fully recovered from his leg amputation and on his way to to live out his days in their .

We were hoping he would decide to be friendly and adoptable but Rally has a strong sense of feral independence and stayed spicy 🌶️ till the end - frequently hissing and spitting when we gave him his breakfast 🥰

Relocating feral cats is usually a last resort but for disabled cats like Rally, it is best to not return them to the streets where they would be at a disadvantage- especially as a white cat as they are more prone to developing squamous cell carcinoma.

Happy tails, Rally! We will miss you ❤️❤️

It was a historic day for us and the Los Banos Animal Shelter on Friday as we launched our first FREE Spay/Neuter clinic for Dogs!

30 dogs and 5 cats were spayed/neutered in one day!!

Thank you to SNIP Bus-Spay Neuter Imperative Project for providing the surgeries, and thank you to our volunteers for working around the clock to get it all done 🙂

*ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR APPOINTMENT AND COLLECT THE DEPOSIT*

📣📣 Los Banos DOG OWNERS - the wait is over! 📣📣
We are proud to announce ⭐️FREE SPAY/NEUTER⭐️ for all dogs of Los Banos residents! Space is limited so register for an appointment here: https://www.ffnc.live/services/spayneuter/snipbus/
The Los Banos Animal Shelter (Los Banos Animal Shelter) is sponsoring several SNIP BUS clinics for residents thanks to a grant from U.C Davis.
Dogs will receive spay/neuter, microchips, rabies vaccines, and DHPP, and nail trims!

The clinic is in Prunedale, California but Freedom Northern California, FETCH! NorCal Animal Transport Club and of Los Banos Animals are offering FREE TRANSPORTATION!

A $20 deposit is required to hold your appointment but will be refunded when you arrive for your appointment. All dogs will be licensed with the city of Los Banos.

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Este fin de semana - Gratuito Microchip Drive-Thru a clínica
Sólo para residentes de Los Banos

• Cuándo: Sábado 6 de abril de 2024�9am-12pm
• Donde: Los Banos Community Center�645 7th St, Los Banos
Los residentes de Los Banos pueden recibir microchips GRATUITOS para perros y gatos de compañía.
Se debe proporcionar prueba de domicilio en Los Banos con Licencia de Conducir/DNI o recibo de servicios públicos.

aprende más en https://www.ffnc.live/services/microchipping/

Free Microchip clinic this weekend! For Los Banos Residents Only

When: Saturday, April 6th 2024
9am-12pm
Where: Los Banos Community Center
645 7th St, Los Banos
Residents of Los Banos are eligible to receive FREE microchipping for pet cats and dogs. Proof of Los Banos address must be provided with a Driver's License/ID or utility bill

Learn more at https://www.ffnc.live/services/microchipping/

Excited to announce our first partnership event with the Los Banos Animal Shelter - a free microchip clinic!

🐾 Exciting News for Pet Owners in Los Banos! 🐾

We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a FREE microchip clinic on April 6th from 9am to 12pm at the Los Banos Community Center. The best part? It will be drive-through style, so you can get your furry friends microchipped without even leaving your car!

A big thank you to Feral Freedom and UC Davis for their help in making this event possible and helping us keep our pets safe and secure. Microchipping is a vital part of pet ownership and can greatly increase the chances of reuniting with a lost pet.

Mark your calendars and spread the word! Let's ensure the safety of our beloved pets together. See you on April 6th at the community center! 🐶🐱🚗

Rally is on his way home from the vet! That awful leg is gone, he’s neutered, vaccinated, deflea-ed and on his way to recovery and hopefully a pain free life going forward 🙏🙏❤️❤️

*Warning, second photo shows injury* After a long-standing agreement with the Los Banos public to help an injured kitty if someone could trap him…we finally have him! Nicknamed Rally as he has lived behind Rally’s for several years, he will FINALLY be getting his leg amputated after months (possibly years according to some reports) of having exposed muscle and bone 😩 He is scheduled for surgery this Wednesday and is estimated to cost $1,500 - if you would like to help cover the cost of his care please considering donating at https://ffnc.live/donate 🙏

Busy weekend at the Los Banos Animal Shelter! We received some donated kennels and knew exactly where they should go! With kitten season starting every shelter in the country will soon be flooded with kittens so they need all the space they can get

These new kennels add almost 50% to their capacity! Thank you to Scritch Kittens for helping transport and set up these kennels with us!

🎉Our low-cost spay/neuter program launched this January and has been a resounding success!! Let's keep it going for February! 🎉

Thank you to all our volunteers and to our partners at the Whis-Purr Rescue Inc. van!

To pull this off required:

👥 Five Volunteers
🚐 Over 30hrs of driving
👩‍🔬 1 vet
🧑‍🔧 3 vet techs

The rescue and adoption half of Feral Freedom is hosting its first adoption event this Saturday in Morgan Hill! Come join us at Ganado's grand opening event with food, vendors, raffles and more!

MEET THE BEANS this weekend at Ganado Feed & Pet Supplies Grand Opening event!

We will be there from 10:30am-12 with some of our latest beans! Come and find meet your new bean!

Just a few of our happy campers waking up from surgery at one of our new Los Banos low-cost spay/neuter clinics!

Time is up for these cuties at the Los Banos Shelter, they are not doing well in the shelter environment and haven't received any rescue or adoption interest. I am picking them up tomorrow to get them spayed, and if we can't find anyone to take them they will be TNR'ed :( LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESCUE / ADOPT / FOSTER these two!!