Kittens and cats find fresh start at Derby nonprofit
DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) – A nonprofit in Derby considers themselves a kitten kingdom.
“We are small but mighty,” said Maria Mannani, a volunteer with Save the Kitties.
Mannari serves as the foster coordinator for the no-kill rescue.
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“We minimize the number of cats that pass away from neglect or not being treated correctly,” she said.
The nonprofit focuses its mission on three R’s, starting with rescue.
“Save the Kitties really focuses on euthanasia saves from the Wichita Animal Shelter,” she explained. “We also do take owner surrenders when we have space in this facility.”
The other R’s are to rehabilitate and re-home.
“It’s really reassuring. You feel like you’re doing some good for the cat and the people that are taking the kitty in,” Mannani said.
The rescue is currently at capacity with over 120 cats between the facility and in foster homes. While the animals are in their care, volunteers make it a point to spay and neuter.
“It’s very necessary in order just to keep animal population numbers lower in order to ensure that the community is not overrun by stray animals that are not being well taken care or that are neglected or not being fed,” she said.
Above all, they spread love to dozens of kitties as they wait for their fur-ever home.
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Save the Kitties always accepts volunteers to work in rescue and foster care. They provide fosters with all the supplies needed to help.
The rescue is open Friday through Sunday at 233 S. Georgie, Derby. You can come in to meet the adoptable kittens and cats.
They also host community events. Their next one will be on Sept. 28 with Plant People Wichita.
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