Olive Bisbee Fund
As communities learn the benefits of TNR, access to free or reduced cost spay neuter has increased. But what happens to community cats who are ill or injured? There aren’t any walk in clinics for feral cats suffering from dental pain, abscesses or broken bones.
These situations are heart-breaking to independent rescuers and colony caregivers who must cover all these bills out of pocket. Our Olive Bisbee fund was created to support our CCC volunteers who are taking care of these unowned cats. Olive Bisbee loved cats and wanted her legacy to live on in support of community cats. We use the funds from Olive’s small estate to reimburse the vet bills incurred by CCC volunteers caring for unowned cats.
Feral cats are returned to their colonies after treatment, but what about the tame ones? Those are patched up with the help of Olive Bisbee funds and adopted out into homes. Here are some of their stories.
Olive Bisbee Recipients
Second Chances
Jaeger
For years, Jaeger was the neighborhood tomcat. Several of the neighbors fed him, but nobody enjoyed the spraying or fighting. Still, when he showed up with a 4 inch flap of skin missing from his face, they reached out for help. Jaeger was neutered and patched up at a local spay neuter clinic. Later, follow up surgery was required to keep the flap from tearing off. Olive Bisbee funds made this possible. Jaegar did NOT appreciate being held for recovery while his wound healed, but he was very happy to return to his neighborhood when it was all over. Best of all, now that he is neutered, he doesn’t fight or spray any more.
Desi and Lucy
Rescued from a hoarding situation Desi and Lucy suffered from seizures and heart defects. Their extended time at the vet was supported by Olive Bisbee funds. These tests allowed the veterinarian to determine the best medications to control the seizures and support their hearts. Three years later, Desi and Lucy are still doing great on those medications and are thriving in their adoptive homes.
Stella
Stella was found scrounging desperately for food in a rural area. Suffering from a a head wound, her eye had been punctured and she had deep wounds in her throat and behind her neck. It looked like a lucky escape from a coyote or large dog. A trip to the vet revealed a cancerous tumor on her chin. A senior cat, the rescuer may have considered euthanasia, but Olive Bisbee funds covered most of her bill. Stella is queen of the couch in her adoptive home.
Annabelle
Hungry and thin, Annabelle showed up at a car wash. After she was trapped, her rescuer found out she was tame. That’s always good news! A nasty granuloma on her leg needed to be surgically removed. Happily, Annabelle is all healed now and living the good life in her new home.
Ariel
This beautiful girl was a junk yard kitten. A CCC volunteer helped trap a mom cat and her litter of kittens. When the kittens were transported to a foster home to be socialized, they discovered a nasty wound on her jaw. Diagnosed as a rodent ulcer, Ariel needed antibiotics and steroids to transform her into this beautiful kitten. As you can see, she isn’t a junk yard kitten any more. She loves playing and relaxing in her adoptive home.
Vinnie
Vinnie was found near death on the side of a road. Although he looked dead, he raised his head when his rescuer opened a can. Emaciated and dehydrated, this 14-year-old deaf cat would not have survived much longer. A microchip tracked his former owner but the owner didn’t want him back. Severe ear damage from chronic ear mites necessitated removal of his right ear. Now, he is a spoiled house cat and won’t be abandoned again.
We are proud to be a 100% all volunteer organization because that means your donation goes directly to the cats in need. If you would like your donation to provide veterinary care for unowned cats, please designate “Olive Bisbee Fund” when donating.
The CCC is a 501(c)(3) organization.
EIN 46-0555983
P.O. Box 1236
Mukilteo, Wa 98275
Email: CCCofWa@gmail.com
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