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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

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54 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

kittysiko Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/29/2025

Crystal and Chris have helped both within the Akron community, extended their reach to surrounding towns when I needed help on a TNR project, and even lent me traps when my own cat escaped and I was distraught. They’ve helped me place kittens with fosters when I had a friend whose mama cat got killed. They do the kind of rescue work that the bigger and better funded rescues “don’t have time for,” like complex medical cases and cats with behavioral problems, ones that are sometimes easier for shelters to euthanize than take the time to help.

onatilee Client Served

Rating: 5

06/29/2025

This rescue came to help me very last minute. Not only did they pick up the cat but they provided a carrier to help as well!! It’s such an amazing rescue and I couldn’t thank crystal enough! I hope dough boy is doing amazing in his home, I miss him lots!!

shiepeanut Client Served

Rating: 5

02/27/2025

If it wasn't for Riggi Rescue I would of had yet another year dealing cats having babies on my property. I'm so thankful for there help. They were able to fix 14,1 had babies during the trapping, 1 had to have an eye removed and 1 needed extra care do to being so very skinny. Thank you again Riggi Rescue. Just aew photos to show the great work.

sdenisonklun Donor

Rating: 5

01/19/2025

I had been feeding a feral cat. It was going to get cold out. I saw a post about insulated shelters being handmade by this volunteer group. They offered shelters and information about trapping and having the cat spayed or neutered then releasing it.

They are very resourceful and offered information and a shelter for the kitty to get out of the cold. I am so thankful I found the group

JungleMango Client Served

Rating: 5

01/18/2025

Riggi Rescue united me with my best friend and saves the lives of countless cats. I could not possibly ask for a better charity.

krgemini72 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/31/2024

I rescued a kitten and Riggi Rescue was so kind and helpful. The care they showed for me and the kitten was phenomenal and I can’t thank them enough for their kindness, advice and willingness to help me. Highly recommend this wonderful rescue organization.

krazykatlady7883 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

09/19/2024

Zero stars if I could we contacted them twice now about rescuing cats/kittens and they were no help at all. We were told to go to Metro for a small kitten maybe five weeks goopy eyes. We drove all the way out there after working all day then they wanted us to stay 5-6 hours to assess this kitten. Then they said it might go home with us. Does anybody NOT understand I CANNOT take this kitten in my home. I have three girls two are aggressive one is a large Mainecoon mix that would absolutely kill it. She's rough. Then I have one in prescription food for crystals and stress related cystitis. Im trying to save it but I can't take it. Zero help from Riggi.

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wjones31337 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/18/2024

I have to start off by saying that no matter what words I write, it's going to fall short in explaining how amazing Riggi Rescue is. They made getting many many animals the help they needed so easy. They genuinely care about the Animals they help. They explain the entire process in absolute detail. Communication is top notch, nothing left unexplained. Crystal and Chris are some of the kindest, genuinely good people I've ever met. I'll never be able to repay them for all they've done and are continuing to do.

I will forever be grateful for the love and help they provided so many animals in need. My only concern is that they will never get enough sleep because they work tirelessly non-stop making sure everything is taken care of. I started this off saying words will fall short and though I still believe that, I feel one word describes them the best.

AMAZING.

marcs7 Donor

Rating: 5

05/17/2024

Riggi Rescue is so important to the community! They came to our aid after trying for 2+ years to find an organization that could help us rescue a feral male cat with a broken left front leg.
We searched for the ASPCA hoping they could help. They only had a chapter in Cuyahoga county and do not serve Summit county.
Due to the type of injury and the size of this particular cat, a large size Hav-a-Hart would not accommodate him. Crystal Riggi was able to supply a drop trap which was needed to trap him to seek medical attention.
Riggi Rescue works with a couple Vet clinics in the Summit/Stark county area. With that knowledge we were able to get treatment for who we call Mr. Gray.
While his leg could not be saved Crystal Riggi provided additional support by re-habilitating and caring for his wound.
Crystal's love and caring for these animals that no one wanted or were abused is needed where there is no one for the community to turn to.
Mr. Gray remains in her care while she seeks further re-habilitation from a network of animal advocates the community needs.
Mr. Gray will now have a chance to lead his best life.
Anecdotally while in Crystal Riggi's care he has become almost totally domesticated! As feral as he appeared to be most likely from abuse he found love and returns that love for being rescued by caring individuals. Please consider this non-profit when donating to worth causes.
Thank-You Riggi Rescue!
Marc-Norton Ohio

carebear32 Client Served

Rating: 5

04/25/2024

Crystal and her team are just spectacular! They spent one day and Crystal spent 3 more days trapping 22 cats for TNR for me. The dedication and compassion I witnessed the last couple days is unmatched! I am forever grateful!! ❤️❤️❤️

Brkfreddy Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/30/2024

I had been feeding the community cats in my are for quite some time now and realized the cats needed more help than I could give them or know what to do. Riggi Rescue immediately answered my call for help and went above and beyond to help me and the 15 plus cats I have been feeding. She became my mentor and trained me in the process of TnR and how to help. I have had the most amazing experience learning everything and becoming apart of the TnR army from this amazing organization! Not only did Riggi Rescue help fundraise money to help these poor cats, but took the time out to properly train me. Hours of time and effort were put in from the founder Crystal and my heart feels so grateful to have her. I will be forever thankful for Riggi Rescue and my life has now changed for the better because of her and her rescue. Thank you for doing what you do and for helping me help the community cats in my area.. and myself, my self esteem, and helping me find and grow a passion I’ve always wanted. Best week of my life ever! The rescue even awarded me with the supplies to continue to help the ones who can’t ask for help and deserve love too.. Thank you Riggi Rescue ❤️

Christi1988 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/18/2024

Awesome experience and interaction with them! I was in need of an outdoor cat shelter, it was personally delivered to me, at no cost! I would definitely recommend them!

KthlnCole Client Served

Rating: 5

01/13/2024

Riggi’s is absolutely amazing!!! They went above and beyond making me up 3 shelter houses within hours in the same day that I asked for help. They also help train anyone that wants to know and learn how to make up these shelters and also they will teach anyone that wants to learn how to TNR (trap neuter and release of ferals to help with all the continuous population of these poor ferals outside. I do highly suggest Riggi’s!!! Crystal you’re the best!!! and thank you for all that you do!!! ❤️ I will add photos soon so that people can see these amazing shelters that were built for me.

k9mom1964

k9mom1964 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

01/13/2024

Not enough stars for the help Crystal gave with these poor strays. Unfortunately there is a lot of strays that are in my area, I tried to help them but the temperature turned unbearably cold/freezing not fit for animals or humans. Crystal is a Angel to these strays. Can't thank you enough. Wish there was more people that cared.
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VanesProck19 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/09/2024

This organization has been so helpful and support after our work found a mama cat with Kittens. I had asked on an FB lost and found group for help locating a temporary cat shelter box for the kitties. One of the girls reached out to me and connected me with her partner to pick up a housing box for them until we can catch them. I met one of the ladies to pick it up and was able to fix it up for the kitties soon after. I have reached out again to borrow traps so I can get them caught to be assessed and fixed. Riggi’s rescue has been amazing with this process so far.

Charlie081516 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/08/2024

After a long stressful night I found this poor baby that needed help pretty bad. I had messaged a couple places and this amazing soul was the only one to respond and was able to help us help him! She is amazing and deserves every bit of 100 stars. I thank you again and will forever do anything I can to help her in the future.

Dijana Client Served

Rating: 5

01/08/2024

Amazing experiences; thank you for all you do I wish we have many more like you

Dezi317 Client Served

Rating: 5

12/19/2023

This organization blessed us with our families first cat. We are so lucky to have found them and appreciate them making this possible for our family. We love our beautiful male orange cat from Riggi Rescue.

MistyYoungless Client Served

Rating: 5

06/27/2023

I had a male and female make a home in mybyard and garage for past 2 years.. they kept producing babies.. 3 litters... working on 4th... Reggie Rescue trapped them got them fixed and released them back to my yard.. I have no issue with them living in my yard or using my garage when its cold or rainy, but I can't deal with any more kittens. This rescue is awesome and the people are so caring and so nice! Love them!

alanakirk Client Served

Rating: 5

06/02/2023

I adopted the most delightful kitten from Riggi Rescue. He is well socialized, healthy, and a lovely little cat and my family is so happy he is now a part of it!

TammyM1964 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

They came to our town in summer of 2022 due to an overwhelming number of cats and kittens. Trapped over 30 cats in 5 hours. Came back again and trapped almost 100 in town and 2 houses in the country in November. In early 2023 Crystal Riggi came to a council meeting and spoke on the importance of TNR and we are now raising funds in hopes of trapping another 100 this summer. These people do an amazing job and are also very good teachers. Their number one concern is for the cats and they take wonderful care of them, making sure they are fed, have clean bedding, checked for wounds or signs of illness, and calling in backup when needed. I’ve learned so much when they were here snd can’t wait to assist them again. They are a great group of volunteers and give so much of themselves for nothing in return.

GeeRa Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Riggi's Rescue group is very knowledgeable, well organized, very professional and very caring of what they do and for the lives of the homeless/ community cats/kittens.

I volunteered to help Riggis Rescue for two of their TNR trapping/rescue, they organized to trap and alter community cats. The first scheduling Riggi's Rescue trapped 34 cats in one day.
Riggi's Rescue second endeavor , their team trapped 94 community cats/kittens to be spayed and neutered.
The cats/kittens were well taking care of while in their care.
It was an enjoyable and enlightening experience to help with such a wonderful group.

Leahhh85 Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Wonderful rescue that is ready to help as much as possible!!
They have done such wonderful work to help so many cats in need.
So caring to the cats, always making sure they have the life they deserve.

tpoole001 Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Always doing their best to try and help everyone out.

saralw Client Served

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Crystal has been such a great help in our community providing tnr resources. Such a great help to these cat’s that are suffering. I couldn’t say enough about Riggis rescue and the good that they do training, trapping and supporting other’s to spay and neuter as well as helping to find fosters and finding medical resources for her community cats. Riggis also educates on the importance of tnr and is a true blessing for the cat’s in her community.

spaynneuter Client Served

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Hey girl, I have witnessed Riggi rescues, amazing, compassionate, work firsthand. They humanely trap, spay, neuter, and vaccinate,feral, colonies, and community cats. This benefits communities and the cats as well is a win-win for all thank you, Riggi rescu.

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Client Served

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

I wish I could give Riggi Rescue 500 stars! This amazing group of people are miracle workers! I reached out to Riggi Rescue after trying to solve a huge neighborhood abandoned neglected cat issue. They were right there ready to help I couldn't have asked for a more positive experience with such a negative problem. The same day I reached out Crystal showed up with traps and supplies and we got 6 cats ranging from months old to about 3 yrs old. Crystal was able to get them all into rescue and totally vetted and ready for the much better life they deserve. This is an ongoing rescue and at least 2 additional cats have been saved and more to come. They work many hours making lives better and they do it with love in their hearts and much compassion. They need everyone's help they are a volunteer rescue that survives on donations. So please be part to the solution. Volunteer, donate, AND SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS

hacker101 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

They absolutely rock. They’re there when needed, they’re making a difference ❤️

sasukeboo Client Served

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

An amazing nonprofit organization that help cats, get spayed and neutered then find wonderful homes. They have helped me many times you the feral colony of cats around my home!!

DeziJunker Client Served

Rating: 5

10/15/2022

My kid got her dream come true in 2019. He has been a great companion through this pandemic. Best kitty a family could ever ask for and Riggi Rescue made it all possible. They make sure their kitties get a loving home and they aren’t quick to just get them in any home.

adrianaic9 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/12/2022

Riggi Rescue is a great non-profit! They helped me TNR 2 momma cats and their babies, in total 10 cats! They came by almost immediately, set the traps, showed me how to set them as well, and took all the kitties and had them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed in a couple of days!!! They answered all my questions and concerns, they also gave me winter homes for the strays! THEY’RE AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for all your help!!!

diane1101529 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

I can’t tell you enough about how Riggi Rescue (Copley Ohio) helps the community and has helped me. About a year and a half ago my cat passed away I was brokenhearted. Until I found my cat Marbles through Riggi rescue. Marbles was acrescue they took him in got him well he had a broken femur completely broken off the bone emergency surgery was done on him and they nursed him back to health he is a healthy 12.1 cat lb cat when I got him he was 12.5 pounds he is very lovable and I couldn’t ask for anything better only because of Time, the care and the love that they took . Again I been made happy . Since then I have found that they go to no end to help in the community with TNR adopting out cats and taking in emergency cases they survive only on donation as it is a nonprofit . I can’t tell you how much they go out of their way anytime I have a question there is no problem for them to answer. I have recommended them to many people and many people have been helped by them.

crv222222 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

Riggi Rescue has been instrumental in rescuing, TNR’ing, and finding homes for countless cats and kittens. They have helped me to save, rescue, and nurse back to health a large number of kittens and cats in my area, allowing the opportunity for every single cat to be healthy, fixed, and have a safe place to live. They’ve also assisted me with outdoor shelters for cats in need. With heart and wisdom and a love for cats Riggi Rescue has been an incredible asset for all us lovers of these sweet felines.

lisabean743 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

Great mission and purpose. Helped me TNR a colony of cats and continue on as their caregiver. Wonderful people doing an endless job. Helping countless animals let down by humans.

catifycafe General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

I am with another non-profit for cats in another county and have partnered with RIGGI RESCUE in 2021. As an individual, who has gotten to know these fine people, they are truly an Amazing Group. They have a HUGE heart for animals and especially cats. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and when it goes to helping cats whether an individual or a colony, they give their ALL every time. The care I have SEEN them give to their cats and the love that they show for them is what makes this team so incredible. They know what they are doing hands down and execute their projects very well. They only downside to Riggi Rescue (through NO FAULT of their own and like many other rescues) is when they have to sit idle when there are SO MANY cat projects to do, all because they are waiting on additional donations (like all the other rescues) to come in to be able to start and support those projects. Riggi Rescue is one organization that you can highly TRUST !! Paul Eash - Catify Café & Adoptions

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conroyj Client Served

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

I am a police Officer in northeast Ohio who was aware of many cats in a dire situation. I made a hail mary post on Facebook to see if anyone could or would help these cats - but I felt what I was asking was an impossible task-to save many cats from possible death due to their abandoned homes they were living in, soon getting demolished. I thought who could or would ever do such a rescue and did not think there would be anyone to help....Riggi Rescue stepped up immediately wanting to take on what i thought was the impossible, planned, and ran the whole operation from start to finish which ended up being split up into two weekends. In the end over 150 cats were Trapped, Neutered/Spayed, and the large majority were rehomed including over 50 kittens. All of this as accomplished by Riggi Rescue with no real issues and went so much smoother than I ever thought it could have went. Riggi rescue knew what they wanted to do, created a plan, and accomplished that stated plan and did so all while being very professional. I highly recommend Riggi Rescue which I was lucky enough to watch in action, as they are a very caring and compassionate rescue. I would also suggest if you are fortunate enough to get their help, then just step aside, and let them do what the do and know how to do best, which is always to help the cats in need, and Riggi Rescue will get it done.

alstoner99 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

Riggi Rescue has been and continues to be such an inspiration and support to Campbell Cats as well as our newly developing TNR rescue called Renegade. Riggi Rescue devoted volunteers, time, funds, supplies, and long hours twice to complete an overwhelming TNR project in a dilapidated housing project scheduled for demolition and surrounding areas. Overall, 100+ cats were helped. Their TNR team is empathic, compassionate, and dedicated to providing quality service to these community babes. They went above and beyond with coordiating this project/ networking with other rescues, education, awareness, and fundraising to help an impoverished area, traveling over an hour distance. In honour of Riggi Rescue, we share our story with more to come as we now continue TNR in Campbell, Ohio and Mahoning County. Our appreciation is endless.

Reannaw Client Served

Rating: 5

10/11/2022

Beautiful empathetic souls that care deeply for the well being of animals. We are lucky to have such an organization close by. I have sent random leads to this organization and they rescued each soul swiftly, and loved them like their own until they found them a proper permanent home. I can’t say enough about the kindness and concern they expressed for each animal they’ve saved. The voices of the voiceless. We need more people like them in this world.

toritrue Client Served

Rating: 5

09/29/2022

We have cats in our neighborhood that were originally left by neighbors when they moved. The cats were having kittens and we were trying to TNR ourselves but we were awful at it and didn't now what we were doing, we tried for a year. Then came Riggi Rescue!! They helped us and educated us. We have caught and TNR'd 5 cats so far! The one girl cat was really good at having babies and now she is fixed too! We couldn't have done it without Riggi Rescue! We tried for a year and never even caught one cat! Riggi Rescue has made a huge difference, the cat population was getting out of control and its not the cats fault. They help us with an injured cat too! Riggi Rescue is AMAZING and I don't know what we would have done without them!! They helped us with some winter housing as well!!

Ldazey General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/28/2022

Riggi Rescue does a great service. There are so many feral cats out there. I had a seen a post of theirs on Facebook in the spring as they had trapped a number of cats and one kitten that appeared to be blind in her right eye. I messaged them and asked if the kitten would be up for adoption. She said she would and we passed so that we could adopt her. We had to wait about five weeks for her to grow big enough to be fixed and have her eye evaluated. She did end up being blind due to a several infection. We picked her up at the end of May and she has been the best cat. She is so happy and fits right in with my other two cats. She makes us laugh all the time. She was meant to be ours. When we picked her up I saw first hand what Riggi Rescue does.

KHamm15 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/28/2022

They are amazing! They have helped me a few times with getting some cats in our community TNR. They are always so helpful and caring. Thank you so much!

stefanie2010 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/25/2022

Trapped and fixed 11 cats from our apartment complex. Something I have been wanting to do myself but didn't have the equipment or time. I'm so grateful for them and all they do! I was able to keep the 6 younger ones to try to find homes for. Definitely recommend if you're needing this type of help!

3dotwhat Client Served

Rating: 5

09/24/2022

I am retired, and found myself in the role of feeding a feral population of cats. Eventually there wound up being 10 cats around my home. I could feed them, but it was getting out of hand, with one beautiful little female having 3 litters in just 2 years! Riggi to the rescue. I had trouble finding an agency to do the TNR, but eventually Riggi Rescue was mentioned to me at Pet Smart. I called them, and boy did they come to my (and the cats') rescue. They brought out humane traps, and waited while the cats slowly entered. It took hours, but Riggi volunteers were patient and loving. One of the cats was very reluctant to enter the trap, so out came the net! The rescuer chased the cat and caught it in the net with such loving care, I was almost in tears. The cats were neutered and returned in a day or 2. We are all so much better off, all because of the loving, efficient devotion of this agency. I would call them again in a heart beat. Karen Williams

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tmeyer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/12/2021

Riggi Rescue is the bomb! Such love, compassion and commitment!

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WCO111 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/04/2021

The wonderful people at Riggi's Rescue are my heroes. The feral cat population on my street had gotten out of hand because of three females. I had recently lost my wife to cancer and the cat situation was compounding my already stressed out mental health. My wife and I had always taken care of strays since we lived here,but this was uncontrollable. Riggi's to the rescue! They trapped the kittens and found them homes. They trapped the females and males,fixed and released them . I feed them every day. The team at Riggi's is passionate about their work and their cause. I am greatly indebted to them and I know that if I have a problem in the future,they will come to my rescue again. I love Riggi Rescue ! Bill Osgood

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RobertDarkmatter General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/03/2021

Dedication, perseverance, and integrity in a field that can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. Truly one of the best at taking the time and patience required for this kind of work.

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lsegal2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/03/2021

Riggi Rescue is amazing. They help so many animals in need.

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catieroo Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/03/2021

I’ve been to Riggi Rescue events and have seen them in action. They are the most amazing rescue. They really go above and beyond for the animals. So much love is shown. Super knowledgeable and always doing what they can for any animal. I’ve had the privilege of volunteering and couldn’t be prouder of being part of this amazing family and rescue.

Christy H.3 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/03/2021

Riggi Rescue is absolutely invaluable to our community. I've watched Crystal and her team save countless animals over the years, TNR hundreds of cats, and help the animal community at large. We would be lost without Riggi Rescue, and are ever so grateful for their constant help!

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Nancy B.17 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2021

Last year around Labor Day I reached out too Crystal at Riggi Rescue about 13 stray cats that needed trapped and taken care of and possibly some would be able to be adopted! Riggis was amazing dropping off 9 have a heart traps right away and catching all 9 in a 24 hour period and taking them to get fixed, rabies shots and de-flead! After this 1st round of trapping they came back a week later and trapped 5 more kittens all of which were able to be re-homed! I can’t say enough positive and loving things about this amazing organization and how they are blessing in all these animals lives ! They are 24/7 and all the volunteers and trappers are the most caring and selfless people I have ever met ! Every city needs a Riggi Rescue a true treasure too the communities they service!! 5 stars are just not enough I would give them 10 stars

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Prestige farm Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2021

When a neighbor told be about a starving cat that was living under a deck that needed help, I called Riggi rescue, without hesitation I was told to bring the cat in.
When I got ahold of the cat, I was shocked at how skinny this poor soul was, literally a walking skeleton, I don’t know how he was still alive. Riggi rescue and their team spent months putting their heart and money into helping “Tippy” try to finally get well and feel love!! I will always be so thankful for the compassion and hard work this team puts into all these rescue animals!!! It takes so much time and energy to do this work, these people are definitely special and deserve all the praise in the world!!!

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bbutler9322 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2021

Riggi Rescue cares about their kitties, and the people who adopt them! I have never known a Rescue service who goes above and beyond quite like RR does!

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dr_lawless Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/02/2021

Compassionate, competent and professional. Riggi Rescue goes above and beyond. Best rescue I have ever had the pleasure of working with!

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Barbara M.15 Donor

Rating: 5

09/02/2021

Crystal and her team from Riggi Rescue trapped my neighbor’s 25+ feral cats, spayed/neutered, inoculated, and educated with the highest care and professionalism. The cycle is now broken of constant inbred kittens and deaths. Thank you Riggi Rescue!!!

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