Author: Christa Carter

  • Lance: From Help Meowt to Hannah’s House

    Lance: From Help Meowt to Hannah’s House

    We first learned about Lance—a gentle, loving black cat—when a caring neighbor reached out, worried about his severely infected eyes. Lance’s caregiver was struggling, and despite the best intentions, he wasn’t able to give Lance the care he desperately needed. Though we didn’t have space at Hannah’s House at the time, we acted immediately through…

  • Welcoming Ms. Kitty

    Welcoming Ms. Kitty

    Ms. Kitty, our newest rescue, is a 17-year-old lynx point Siamese. She was recently surrendered to a shelter by her owners when they couldn’t afford her vet care after she had stopped eating and was losing weight. Ms. Kitty didn’t settle in well at the shelter, and because of her age, no one was interested…

  • Providing Comfort, Dignity, and Love to Our Senior Cats—Always

    Providing Comfort, Dignity, and Love to Our Senior Cats—Always

    At June’s Senior Cat Rescue, one of the most meaningful—and most difficult—parts of our mission is providing end-of-life care. It’s not something many people want to think about, but when you care for senior cats, it becomes a tender reality. Our goal is simple yet profound: to make sure every cat we take in spends…

  • June’s Needs Your Help for Upcoming Events!

    June’s Needs Your Help for Upcoming Events!

    Our two biggest fundraisers of the year are coming up next month, and we need you! How can you help? Donate Bottles of Wine — Donate bottles of wine ($15 to $100 in value) for our Mystery Wine Pull Fundraising Game! Buy a new bottle or donate bottles you have stashed away. Let us know if you…

  • Join our Caption Challenge!

    Join our Caption Challenge!

    We want to know: what in the world is Wally thinking? Create a caption for him and win some JSCR swag in our caption contest! Entries are just $5 per caption, and voting will be this Friday – Sunday. We will announce the winners on Monday, September 30 Ready to enter? It’s simple! Submit your…

  • Legal Advisor Needed

    Legal Advisor Needed

    As we look to the future of the organization and our work on behalf of senior cats, June’s is looking for a new board member with a passion for animal welfare who can serve as legal advisor. Board Member – Legal Advisor Organization Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Cat Rescue Time Commitment: Approx. 5 hours/month Location: New…

  • From Shelter to Snuggles: Confetti’s Happy Ending

    From Shelter to Snuggles: Confetti’s Happy Ending

    After years of waiting, this sweet girl finally found the cozy home—and cat tree—she deserved. We love it when our fosters and adopters give us updates, and we recently got one on Confetti. Sweet Confetti was a quiet, 6-year-old gray and white girl with long hair who came to us from a shelter in Aztec,…

  • Maggie and Michelle: Spirit Companions Who Needed a Little Help

    Maggie and Michelle: Spirit Companions Who Needed a Little Help

    Maggie is no ordinary cat—she’s a confidante, a travel buddy, a shopping companion, and, according to her person Michelle, a spirit companion. Over the years, Maggie has charmed countless strangers, comforted friends, and even startled a few people with her uncanny ability to talk back. The two are inseparable; Maggie accompanies Michelle on errands, participates…

  • We Love a Good Happily Ever After: An Update on Soka

    We Love a Good Happily Ever After: An Update on Soka

    A few months ago, we shared Soka, a 19-year-old abandoned cat’s happy ending with you. We’re suckers for a good happily ever after, so we didn’t want to miss a chance to share her “ever after” with you. Meg and Jason, former fosters who instantly fell in love with Soka’s affectionate personality, told us she made…

  • Join us for a magical night out!

    Join us for a magical night out!

    Come paint cats with us and create this spooky cat masterpiece at Painting with a Twist in Albuquerque. Snacks, a silent auction, and fun—all to support June’s Senior Cat Rescue! Thursday, September 186:30 pm to 8:30 pm Painting with a Twist 8510 Montgomery Blvd NE, #A5Albuquerque, NM 87111 Tickets are just $39 – seating is…