Tenth Life is amazing! Not only have we been supporters, volunteers, and fans of the incredible work they do, but we have recently increased our family with an adoption through Tenth Life. They help SO MANY cats in the St. Louis area and made so many families happy but helping them find their forever pets. Tenth Life has so many wonderful cats, but they excel at the work they do with special needs kitties, insuring that all cats get to live the spoiled happy life they deserve.
Tenth Life Cat Rescue has been a community that I have been proud to be a part of. I've been able to help so many kitties find their furever home, and have found some wonderful people to work with. This organization has been a bright spot in my life and I'm grateful to be a part of it.
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I walked into Tenth Life August 2018 with a litter of kittens I found outside my place of work. I had no idea what I was doing and wanted to make sure they were cared for. Tenth Life helped me by helping the kitties, it was AMAZING!! I've been working with them ever since and look forward to helping more kitties!
I have been a fan, a volunteer, and a customer of Tenth Life since their beginning. They do the hard work, not only rescuing healthy cats and kittens, but taking on those in need of medical care whether simple or extensive. At Tenth Life every cat deserves and gets the best care possible to see a future in a loving adoptive home. They go above and beyond, incurring daunting vet bills and finding just the right foster or permanent homes. St. Louis is lucky to have them.
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Tenth Life has a huge presence in my life. Most importantly, I have four cats who were adopted from TL, so I’m grateful daily in that regard. In one way or another I’ve been a volunteer with TL from the very beginning. I’ve helped staff events, I do transports when I can, my husband and I have been the MCs at every trivia night, and I do regular administrative work. TL’s mission, and how they operate daily, makes it imperative that I donate my time to them. Tenth Life is an exemplary rescue, fueled by compassion and a passion to give cats the lives they deserve. It’s my honor to be associated with them.
After our senior kitties had passed 7 yr ago, my husband and I were looking for a new special kitty. We found Tenth Life and fell in love. They had many kittens along with kitties that usually get passed over--adults, seniors, those with special needs, and shy kitties. We quickly feel in love with a 4 year old kitty named Etta. She has one functioning eye and needed surgery on her eyes. We met her at her foster home and she was, of course, a doll. Her foster mother was wonderful. We had to wait a few months for her to get surgery and recover, but her foster mom sent us pictures and kept us up to date. We still keep in touch with her. Etta is such a loving lady. She is also a comedian who keeps our house joyful. We are so thankful for Tenth Life allowing us to adopt her. We love their mission, continue to regularly donate to them, and hope to adopt from them again. They do such amazing work in the community saving deserving kitties.
In 2019, we stumbled across Tenth Life when we were looking to adopt a new family member as a new couple. There they matched us with the most loveable creature, Fudge. This was pre-marriage, pre-kid... beginning of time... Fudge was everything we could ask for in a lovebug. He was our champion snuggler, chirper, and always friendly, even when faced with new adventures such as 2 new apartments, a baby, a new house, and a 70lb dog. Nothing fazed him. He became my son's best friend from day one.
Fantastic organization that goes above and beyond giving cats homes that they otherwise would not have. I love them so much. I became a volunteer in addition to adopting three cats from them. They have my heart for the work they do!!!!
I adopted my cat, Alice (formerly known as Gertie) from Tenth Life. She’s my soul cat and my best friend. They took such amazing care of her and made sure I had everything I needed to bring her home and give her the best care. They are such an amazing organization, and I am so insanely grateful that they gave her a Tenth Life so that I could spend it with her.
We have been fostering for Tenth Life since 2020 and have had a wonderFUR experience. It’s a great group of people who do so much good for cats in our community.
Tenth Life helps and advocates for those without other options. Whether it is a tiny kitten that requires a round the clock care, or a sick stray in critical condition, Tenth Life steps up to fill the role that other rescues can't. We adopted our sweet and sassy members of the family from Tenth Life in 2017, and they were healthy, fully vetted and adorably socialized. But before that they were part of a litter of babies found without a mom, and their foster mom was bottle feeding them and making sure they survive. After that, they went to a different foster and then to the lounge, where many volunteers took care of them, and where they had a chance to charm their way into their furever home (after Tenth Life screened our family).
In addition to giving care and home to so many cats, Tenth Life fosters incredible sense of community among adopters and volunteers through their FB groups and events. We are forever grateful to Tenth Life!
Tenth Life Cat Rescue is a fantastic community resource. I began volunteering there for events, years ago. They give cats a chance at finding a home (permanent or foster) who may have otherwise been euthanized. Their focus is special needs kittos but, while they take in all comers, they make the extra effort to rescue cats with special needs. Every cat should have the opportunity for a safe, comfy, loving home. Tenth Life delivers on that promise. My 3 boys were adopted from Tenth Life and are the best kittos I could have.
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Tenth Life Cat Rescue has done so much good for cats and kittens, in the St.L metro area and beyond. They've currently setup a regular "pull" from a local government animal control that has a history of being a high kill facility. Tenth Life Cat Rescue is making a major difference in saving cats' lives and giving them the life they deserve. With it's broad,deep and passionate volunteer base, there is seemingly no end to how much they can do. The main focus is on cats who may have special needs. Cats and kittens who otherwise would be put down as not adoptable, Tenth life gets them adopted. At the very least, they find foster homes where the cats can have a full rich life, until they do find a permanent home. Tenth Life Cat Rescue is the definition of MIRACLE.
I have been a regular volunteer for around 8 months, and have loved every second of it. The community of staff and volunteers are like none other, providing a loving and nurturing environment to kitties and people alike. I am impressed every day by Tenth Life's efficiency and thoroughness.
I love, love, love Tenth Life Cat Rescue. I have been volunteering at Tenth Life for over 2 years and each day I am so grateful and thankful for them. It has been so fulfilling to me and my love for cats has grown immensely. I love being there interacting with the cats while doing our cleaning and taking care of them.
Tenth Life has helped me rescue cats/kittens that I saw that needed their expertise and assistance. I am also on the adoption team and it is so rewarding when we can send the purrrfect kitty to their furrever home!
Best place ever, my happy place.
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I am a volunteer for Tenth Life Cat Rescue. I cannot express enough how much I love being a part of this organization. The Tenth Life Care Team go above and beyond to rescue, save and care for any cat/kitten that arrives at their door, that means people who drop off cat(s)/kittens, including leaving the cats at their doorstep. I love being there for my shifts interacting with the cats, it brings me so much joy and laughter.
I also joined the Adoption Team and it is so rewarding that we can find forever homes for the cats and kittens. They deserve a home that is happy and safe. I am so proud to be included in the Tenth Life family.
We also donate throughout the year to help as much as we can.
My sister has been involved with Tenth Life for many years now. This past summer, as a teacher, I found myself with some extra time and decided I would volunteer. I so enjoyed my time working at Tenth Life!
The cats are well loved and cared for. They have room to run around, socialize with each other, and have space of their own when needed. The cats are known by name and cared for based on their condition and abilities.
The volunteers are very appreciated. The available funds and space seem well-used.
When our cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge last year we decided to foster through Tenth Life. They made the process easy and painless. We've had our first foster for almost six months. Every time I have a question or need something the staff at Tenth Life is always available and ready to help.
I cannot say enough good things about Tenth Life. They care so much, not only about their cats, but about their volunteers and fosters too. I do both for them, and it’s the most rewarding experience possible. They go above and beyond to help as many kitties as possible, especially those with special needs. A great organization that I’m proud to be a part of.
Tenth Life hasn't just given me my sweet cats they also have support for my pets. I know that if I need information about any problems they will help. Also, if something were to happen to me they would step in to find homes for my kitties.
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I adopted my sweet black kitty Skye from Tenth life when he was six months old. He has grown up to be the sweetest Kitty. Tenth life has been wonderful to work with. When Skye had a medical problem they gave me advice on how to deal with it. I love they have my back.
So much that I also adopted Suzannah from them.
Tenth Life Cat Rescue does fantastic work with the unhoused cat population in St. Louis. Lots of hard work and tender loving care goes into nursing the injured back to health, taking care of the rambunctious felines, and finding their forever homes. The entire staff works tirelessly on behalf of their cats, and I'm proud to be a volunteer with the organization. Thanks to this Cat Rescue, these animals will surely have a Tenth Life.
I was aimlessly browsing Facebook when I came across a cat at a local animal control. The story, tugging at my heartstrings, caused me to look to a coworker and ask if she knew of any rescues in the area able to help a disabled cat. My heart raced as I thought of this poor baby needing help, her response, tag Tenth Life. I had no idea what this organization was, but as she explained their mission I knew I had to try. So I tagged and prayed and offered to foster. Sure enough, the foster manager reached out and said if I can take him on, they can take him on. I was elated! From the moment I started working with Tenth Life they have been nothing but kind and supportive. When it came time to take my foster into their lounge to see how he would tolerate other cats they took great care of him, and continue to do so. For all the cats they take on and help, the employees and volunteers work with the utmost care. I couldn't imagine volunteering my time anywhere else right now to help cats. I love that they give cats a second chance by pulling from local shelters and giving them a place to stay and fosters who care. They really do live up to their motto of giving cats another life when 9 just aren't enough.
I not only have adopted from Tenth Life, but I foster for them. They’re commitment to the health and well-being of their cats is tremendous. They also go and over to find loving families for their cats which included extra screening. As a foster I very much approve of this and as an adopter you should feel comfortable they cats have had great healthcare.
I began volunteering with Tenth Life after researching local animal shelters, and I definitely made the right choice. You can feel the love the staff and volunteers have for these cats (and one another!) as soon as you walk in the door, and the place is so clean, cute, and well-looked after. Shortly after I began volunteering I wanted to get more involved, and became a kitty foster parent. This is a fabulous nonprofit, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to volunteer, foster, or adopt. Go Tenth Life!
We met Bashir at Tenth Life eight years ago. We actually went to meet a different member of his litter and while we were sitting on a couch, Bashir jumped up on my daughter’s lap, curled up, and fell asleep. We took that as a sign that he chose us. Bashir has become the love of our home. He is the sweetest, smartest, funniest cat ever. He’s not just a cat, he is our family. We can’t imagine life without him. We are forever grateful to his foster dad who bottle fed him and his litter - and who loved him before us. We are more than grateful for what Tenth Life does. They are truly special.
Tenth Life truly lives their mission. Through a small but extremely dedicated group of volunteers and full time staff, they give all of themselves every day to take on challenging cases and cats with little to no chance. They ensure every cat that comes to them knows love and care no matter how long they may have on this earth. Their network of amazing fosters socialize and prepare all Tenth Life babies to be adopted into living homes that will suit their personalities. I cannot say enough about this wonderful organization!
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You won’t find a more dedicated and self sacrificing group of administrators and volunteers than at Tenth Life. They take on the most hopeless cases with love and respect and turn heartache into hope every day! My Tenth Life Babies have all been the most well socialized and confident kitties !
We will always be grateful to Tenth Life for taking such good care of our babies (now Oliver and Truman) before we became their hoomans!!! Such an amazing organization that will have a special part in our hearts forever!
Tenth Life was such a great organization to work with when my family looked into adopting our first cat. The staff there was so incredibly kind and helpful. They go above and beyond to provide support after you've taken your cat home and even have a behavior specialist you can reach out to to help with any questions that you have about cat behavior. They all do so much to make sure cats are well taken care of. I can't speak more highly of this organization and everyone that works there.
Tenth Life is my favorite cat rescue! I've been volunteering and fostering cats for them for almost 10 years now. There are many great rescues in St. Louis, but I love that Tenth Life prioritizes special-needs cats. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to foster such a wide variety of cats--tiny kittens, adult cats with complex medical needs, even hospices cases. Tenth Life believes that every cat deserves the best possible life ... no matter how long they have left. Thank you for saving so many cats and for giving me a greater purpose, Tenth Life!
Tenth Life does amazing things for cats in need. Not only do they prioritize cats who may have too many medical needs to be successful in traditional shelters, but they have also built a real community of volunteers and adopters who all work together to give every cat the life they deserve. Tenth Life steps up for injured, disabled, or medically high-needs cats every year... As well as typical cats and kittens whose only need is somewhere to go! Tenth Life is truly changing the lives of cats and people in St. Louis.
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Tenth Life Cat Rescue is doing amazing things for cats in the Saint Louis area. By focusing on stray cats and kittens with injuries, illnesses, and special needs, the rescue saves hundreds of lives every year. But Tenth Life offers so much more. From a community resource helpline, to behavioral counselors, to adoption consultants who work to match adopters with the best possible cat(s) for their situation, Tenth Life really does it all.
Fantastic people volunteer here. They are helpful in helping you find the right cat for you. I definitely will adopt from them again
Volunteering with Tenth Life has been a genuinely transformative experience - some of the nicest people I've ever spent give their time and energy to helping animals in need and fostering a genuine sense of community (as well as cats!). I've never not been met with generosity, care, and patience as I've learned the ropes of volunteering, as well as had a supportive space to meet new people through a common love of animals. Tenth Life goes above and beyond for their cats, their clients, and their volunteers - amazing folks!
I started fostering for Tenth Life because they needed someone who could take in a suspected Feline Leukemia positive cat in their home. From my first experience with Tenth life to current, I have fostered 5 cats. With each and every cat they show how much they care and go out of their way to help cats that need more help or assistance. Tenth Life really does all they can to help every cat in need. I am honored to be part of this rescue.
We have adopted twice from Tenth Life. We love how well they know the personality of their cats, and what kind of home is a right fit. We love that they are there for any cat behavior advice as well!
I started volunteering as a cat caretaker a few times a month several years ago, when I was looking for a no-kill rescue where I could build lasting connections with other volunteers. Since Tenth Life prioritizes cats with special needs, I was a bit worried about not having all of the experience needed. What I figured out quickly was that the staff and other volunteers were there to always answer my questions, help me when needed and never pressured me to do anything that was outside of my comfort zone. It’s such a great environment that I now arrange my work schedule to fit my around my volunteer shifts. Over the years, I have also adopted two cats from Tenth Life: Vernon and Moss. These gents are the reason I work long hours to make sure they live a posh lifestyle!
I’ve donated to Tenth Life for the past several years along with participating in their community events. I’m an a cat lady. so Tenth Life’s dedication specifically to cats and especially those with special needs has appealed to me. Earlier this year I decided I wanted to do more and applied to begin fostering. I am on my third foster cat (my first 2 were adopted) and this journey has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. My current foster, Maeve, was rescued from a hoarding situation and is incredibly timid. Other organizations may have considered her unadoptable, but I’m grateful that Tenth Life has given her the chance to come out of her shell and have the life she deserves. Tenth Life always provides any support that I need and I look forward to getting more involved. This is a wonderful organization that I would recommend to anyone looking to donate, volunteer, or adopt!
Tenth Life goes above and beyond to give every cat a chance at a beautiful life and forever home. They work tirelessly to take in as many cats as possible, coordinate vet care and foster homes, and maintain an inviting, comfortable lounge-shelter where the rescued cats can await their people finding them.
I have been a longtime donor, a volunteer at the lounge-shelter for 3+ years, and as of this summer, an adopter. Fezco (Fez, for short) has brought me and my family so much joy, and it's an honor to get to be his people.
Tenth Life has saved so many cats, and they never give up trying to save even more. They have brought so many people their cherished friends. They are true to their mission, and do so much good in the community.
We decided to adopt a 3rd cat. We searched every organization in the surrounding states. Things just never seemed to work out, then Tenth Life called and said we have some new kittens coming in and asked if we would like to schedule a visit.. This organization does an outstanding first class job from the beginning to the adoption.. We cannot say enough good things about Tenth Life… Our Emmett met and adopted my wife immediately… and Tenth life let us adopt him.. They are the upmost professionally run and caring adopter.!
A fabulous place for cats waiting to be adopted. It was a real pleasure working with Nicole and the cats, and we cant wait to go back and help out again. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to do volunteer work. It was difficult to leave without pockets full of cats.
I started fostering during COVID since I traveled too much with my job. They were awesome about helping me get started with advice, information, supplies, transportation. Love that this organization is there for all these kitties!
Tenth Life such amazing work for kitties that might not otherwise have a chance for a quality life. My own two cat that we adopted were both bottle fed babies. Babies that take much time and love. I am thankful for this organization.
I volunteer for Tenth Life, primarily as a foster parent. I love this organization for the support of kitties that need an extra chance in life and that support is extended to the humans too!
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I started fostering for Tenth Life Cat Rescue in 2017. My third foster cat, Feller, was a little guy who struggled to build relationships and struggled in previous foster homes to trust. Tenth Life never gave up on him just like all of the other kitties supported through this organization. Feller was supported by great veterinary care as well as a cat behaviorist to help me help Feller. After a long journey with so many great volunteers and foster homes, I'm happy to say that Feller is thriving and living his best life. Feller is no longer a foster as I decided to adopt him so he can continue to live his life in familiar surroundings. I look forward to hopefully fostering for Tenth Life again so Feller and I can help other kitties live their best lives too!
I started volunteering here shortly after the adoption lounge opened on Cherokee, and loved every minute of it. I was so impressed with the care and compassion shown for both the cats and the people.
Now I'm mobility challenged, and with Covid besides, haven't been there in a while. However, I still donate items and money whenever I can to support this amazing cat rescue!
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A wonderful and caring rescue! Volunteering with these amazing people is still one of the joys of my retirement. To see the organization work together to help the otherwise hopeless and homeless cats, and provide them with safety, love, vet care, and occasionally miracles, is a feeling hard to describe. I haven't been able to volunteer as much lately due to health reasons, but i can't wait to get back to it. The volunteers are a wonderful group of caring and dedicated people.
I’m writing this review because I think everyone needs a Tenth Life in their life! Not only is their clean and inviting store front a wonderful and unique addition to the Cherokee Business district in St. Louis, Tenth Life is working with local animal control centers to rescue cats from the streets and save their lives! I feel so incredibly proud to be a part of such a creative and caring community of volunteers.
I've been a volunteer and foster parent for Tenth Life Cat Rescue since 2013. I could do this at many other rescues, but I love Tenth Life because I've always felt like part of a family there. The support I get is amazing. And Tenth Life's mission of prioritizing cats with special needs is especially close to my heart. I have fostered many cats who were blind or missing limbs and several who needed hospice care. Hospice fostering has been particularly rewarding for me. Ensuring that the last chapter of a cat's life is as happy and comfortable as possible is so important, and Tenth Life makes sure that these deserving cats have everything they could possibly need. Here are photos of some of the Tenth Life hospice cats that have spend their last months or years with me. Thank you, Tenth Life, for always giving cats the lives they deserve!
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We are blessed to have many awesome nonprofit animal rescue organizations in the St. Louis area! However, my favorite for many years has been Tenth Life Cat Rescue. Tenth Life is unique in many ways. For one thing, they prioritize special-needs cats. In my years as a caretaker and foster parent for Tenth Life, I have cared for many blind cats, three-legged cats, partially paralyzed cats in diapers, cats with extremely crooked limbs, cats who need their bladders and bowels manually expressed--they all need love and deserve to have the best lives possible, and it's Tenth Life's mission to give that to them! Of course, Tenth Life rescues plenty of "regular-needs" cats as well, but I'm particularly thankful that they open their door and their hearts to the special felines that many other rescues are not able to help.
Another special thing about Tenth Life is their amazing Adoption Lounge, where kitties roam freely in a living room setting. The Adoption Lounge is open to the public at least one day per week. At that time, people can visit to meet a potential family member, or they are welcome to come just to help volunteers keep the cats feeling loved and well-socialized. We love having people come to snuggle or play with the cats, even if they are not planning to adopt. Tenth Life provides freshly brewed coffee, couches, and cats--all for free. Also, once a month or more, Tenth Life hosts Cats 'n' Mats yoga sessions with the kitties. For all these reasons, many of us call Tenth Life's Adoption Lounge "the happiest place on Earth"! But don't take my word for it--come visit the kitties at Tenth Life and see for yourself!
I have fostered for Tenth Life regularly now for a number of years now. There are rescues closer to me who I occasionally foster for, but Tenth Life is my top priority. The reason they are is because of their mission. They take in cats and kittens exclusively. They take in those with special needs and go to every means possible to help. They are the rescue that other rescues contact when they have a cat or kitten with special needs. Their adoption process strives to place each cat and kitten in the right home. I’m proud to be part of this organization.
Tenth Life is an incredible organization. Everyone from the staff to the board members to the volunteers/fosters are so dedicated to caring for cats. Their moto of "Giving cats the life they deserve" could not be more true of the work done by everyone involved in the organization. I wouldn't have my sweet Abigail if it weren't for Tenth Life, which is why I also now volunteer and foster for the organization, to help their mission and allow for them to continue working to save more cats in need.
Tenth Life is exactly what an animal rescue should be. A place full of wonderful, caring humans that always put cats first.
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This organization is fantastic! They truly care about the animals they rescue, their volunteers, and their community.
I volunteer with Tenth Life because this organization is committed to helping cats who may not be given a chance otherwise. One cat was rescued earlier this year after riding for over an hour in the engine compartment of a law enforcement vehicle! Underweight and with singed whiskers, Special Agent Gumdrop (pictured above) has grown into a wonderful cat who is just waiting for the right "furever" family!
Tenth Life manages to provide amazing services to the community beyond all the cat rescue they do too. What they manage to accomplish with only 3 paid staff and a bevy of volunteers is impressive. From adopting out cats to providing a community resource line to help those trying to help cats, they do everything with education, understanding and love. I had no idea I was gaining such an amazing group of people in my life when I started volunteering there.
I started volunteering with Tenth Life in 2013. I love their mission that every cat deserves a good life, regardless of their physical or emotional issues. Tenth Life takes in cats that other rescues are not equipped for. Once they've gotten their "tenth life" they are given every chance for a happy, long life. This very often involves very large veterinary bills. Tenth Life's adoption team goes above and beyond to make sure every cat in their care is matched with their forever family. Tenth Life provides adoption and behavior support for the life of the cat. In fact, the volunteer behavior team provides behavior assistance to any cat parent, regardless of where the cat came from. In addition to volunteering for over eight years, I have also adopted two cats from Tenth Life, both rescued from the streets, both with expensive health issues. I am so glad Tenth Life exists to rescue cats, who in turn enhance the lives of the volunteers and their adopters.
I’ve always been a cat person, but my husband is a dog person and we were living happily with our dog, Julius. This year, after having endured enough about me begging him to have a cat, my husband finally agreed we could take a look and found a cat that does well with dogs. So we walked in the Tenth Life lounge in January 2020. We had fun playing with kitties and also the volunteers greeted us super friendly and asked about the type of cat we wanted to adopt. Very quickly, they hooked us up with our baby Zachary, who was living with his foster mama and her own cats and three dogs. She even let us bring our dog to her house to meet Zachary! The meeting turned out great and on February 1st, Zach came to his forever home and his forever parents! He’s such a great cat, he and our dog play chase every day in our apartment and sometimes they cuddle! We are so happy now. Tenth life is in my heart the best non profit organization for cats in Missouri!
Tenth Life came to our attention a few years back for all the wonderful work they do with special needs cats, as well as, cats living on the streets. We have donated to this organization through the various charity drives ever since. We could not, however, adopt one of their cats until this year because we lived somewhere that limited the number of pets we could have. In February, that situation changed and we decided to adopt another cat and of course, Tenth Life was our first choice. So we visited TL's storefront facility where they kept a lot of their adoptable felines. What a wonderful place it is (all of their cats are currently in private homes at the moment). On the day of our visit the cats were running around and some were playing with each other. They had two large rooms to roam anywhere they wished while a few shy cats took refuge on a sofa or in a cat condo. Others would boldly come up to us to check out the new human visitors. It was a great experience. At first, we didn't know which cat we would choose, but soon we fell in love with a little girl cat named Gouda. As soon as I place my hand near her she took the opportunity to rub her soft ginger head into my palm. Every time I tried to remove my hand, she would take her paw and stop me. At that moment, I knew Gouda was meant to come home with us. We found out that Gouda had been returned to TL just a couple of weeks prior to our visit. What is great about TL is that once a cat is accepted into the Tenth Life family, that cat will always have a home to come back to. We just happened to be lucky enough to be able to give Gouda that second home. We adopted her less than a week before that nasty virus closed down everything. I think we were one of the last adopters who could visit the storefront before TL rehomed all the cats into the private homes of their wonderful volunteer community. Over the last several months, we have not only fallen in complete love with our Gouda, but we have come to appreciate Tenth Life so much. TL is such a supportive community and once we became a part of that community we have felt so welcomed. Many of the adoptive families share their experiences with stories and pictures of their cat's adventures and quirky behaviors. And if there is an issue that arises, what a great place to go for advice and sometimes solace. Have a food issue? One of the cat parents will have a creative suggestion to give. Have an unfortunate health issue, what better place to turn for advice and reassurance. We have found ourselves laughing at the adventures of many of our fellow cat parent's experiences, but we have also shared a few tears along the way. And at this particular time where most of us are finding ourselves at home more and more, TL has been a great place to get to know our fellow adoptive parents and their mischievous cats via FB. Tenth Life is a great organization and one we would recommend for anyone who is interested in providing a home for a loving cat or adorable kitty and definitely a wonderful organization in which to support.
We contacted Tenth Life Cat Rescue for help with adopting someone who could fill the gap one of our senior cats left in our home after passing away. It had been a few months, and we were looking for a companion who would get along with our other senior cat.
Tenth Life enabled us to connect with a great candidate who was being fostered and had the characteristics we were looking for. When he came into our house, we not only knew that he was the right choice, but he was healthy, happy, and well taken care of.
Throughout the adoption process, Tenth Life Cat Rescue stayed in constant communication, helped connect us virtually with the foster family, answered any and all questions, and offered post-adoption support. They provided us with a remarkable packet of resources for us to use to help introduce the newcomer to our senior resident, and make the transition as smooth as possible. We are a complete, happy family thanks to Tenth Life Cat Rescue and I really couldn't have asked for more support and assistance than they already provided.
Though I've always cared about animal welfare, I didn't really have a place to channel that energy until I started volunteering with Tenth Life over three years ago. This organization is a constant inspiration to me. The staff are TRULY dedicated to giving these cats the lives they deserve, and they make me want to be a better human - for cats, for our community, and for myself. As you can imagine, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. But the staff and volunteers have found such creative ways to keep us connected and save the lives of so many vulnerable cats in the midst of a pandemic. I couldn't be prouder to be a part of this team.
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I have been volunteering with Tenth Life for 2.5 years, and it has been such a joy. There are so many unique ways to get involved in this organization, from helping with events to actual kitty care-taking. The work that Tenth Life does for the most vulnerable cats & kittens truly impacts and strengthens our St. Louis community. Tenth Life has heart, and grit, and I am honored to be a part of this team.
So, I am not a cat person. I have always loved animals but let's just say my trusty lovable Labrador has been by my side for the last 12 years. And then I married into a cat. Many of my friends had cats, but I just never really understood them, and really just didn't know how to speak cat. Insert a crash course on how to live and communicate with a cat and our little 9 pound rescue is frequently found literally attached to me in some way. I guess I did OK learning to speak cat.
My involvement as a volunteer with Tenth Life came about as I have a friend (total crazy cat lady - she knows this) that had started to volunteer with them and pretty much adopted me in. I was not 100% sure that this was for me, but I found a fabulous group of caring people that truly would go to the ends of the earth to give ALL of these little felines their best lives, no matter what that looks like. Being in health care for my normal 9-5, this is what we strive for with the humans, so why not for the animals too? Their values for their animals' well being, and sheer amount of love and dedication that goes towards all of their kitties is amazing, and is part of why I dedicate my time to this particular rescue organization. I have done caretaking duties, some kitty photography, and worked on various projects for them, and as much as I can call all the human volunteers friends, the gratitude and kitty cuddles you get back from the animals is all the thanks you need.
I have four cats and three are Tenth Life babies. I began volunteering as a way to say thank you for bringing my wonderful kitties into my life; I keep volunteering because of the incredible people and mission of Tenth Life!
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Where would I be without Tenth Life? I would be without my sweet Ravioli and a much lesser person for it!
I started volunteering with Tenth Life as a way to give back for bringing such awesome kitties to my life. I stay because I love the people, the cats and the mission--to give cats the live they deserve. And this means all cats!
After following rescuers on social media, and helping a few strays find their way to rescue organizations, I decided to try fostering myself. I selected Tenthlife, because their adoption lounge format gave me comfort that my fosters would never spend more than a day or two in a kennel before they found their home.
In the two years since then, I've helped 16 beautiful babycats (including 3 who found their homes this very weekend) find forever love. Every person I've met through this organization has been wonderful and supportive through every question and silly picture along the way!
I’ve been volunteering with Tenth Life for a year and a half and in that time I have worked at the adoption center, fostered a cat, and currently I am working on the adoption team. They are a fantastic organization dedicated to cats and specifically cats with special needs. They give them the care and space they need to heal and develop into happy, well adjusted companions. I have confidence that they are acting in the animals’ best interests and doing all that they can for them. I will continue to support this organization and highly recommend them to anyone who asks!
I have volunteered as a foster parent and an adoption coordinator for Tenth Life. This cat rescue is unique because they are helping some of the most vulnerable animals in St. Louis. Tenth Life rehabilitates and finds homes for special needs cats that other area rescues cannot care for. I know that my time and donations are directly helping cats in our community who are in critical need. The staff and volunteers believe deeply in Tenth Life’s mission and are passionate about the work they do.
I started volunteering at Tenth Life last winter. I absolutely LOVED going there on Saturday mornings, helping care for the kitties, and being able to bond with the other volunteers and Tenth Life Staff! Having the public come in to hang out with the Cats was also amazing! When Covid19 circumstances had to shut down the TenthLife Lounge there was a call to volunteers to assist in fostering the in house cats. I jumped at the chance and Chicken and Duck (a sibling bonded pair) came to our home! Fostering was SO fulfilling! Within weeks Chicken and Duck had stolen our hearts so we officially adopted them into our home! We now have a perfect number, 5 Cats! You can really see how loving and caring each and every member of the Tenth Life Team is, by how amazing and well adjusted the Cats are who are lucky enough to be rescued by this amazing organization! I am still a Volunteer and Still want to foster more and more Cats!
In 2018, I had been fostering dogs for two years, and was happy with my success rate. Not only had I built my own pack from rescue dogs that I had rehabilitated, they welcomed in newbies and help me socialize them so that they, in turn, found their forever homes.
Having, only the year before, become unafraid of cats. :), I walked into the adoption lounge at Tenth Life Cat Rescue, asked some questions about the organization, and was immediately impressed. A combination of their mission statement, fostering program, and adoption process made me think of it as akin to a graduation of sorts for cats with special needs. I wanted to become part of that as a volunteer!
I started volunteering at the adoption lounge with the lowly duty of scooping litter to the highest duty of interacting with the public and becoming an ambassador for the organization. I am now fostering cats for them, working at events, and running Kitty taxi services. I haven’t looked back and I love all the people with whom I volunteer! I started volunteering at the adoption lounge with the lowly duty of scooping litter to the highest duty of interacting with the public and becoming an ambassador for the organization. I will now foster cats for them and run Kitty taxi services. I haven’t looked back and I love all the people with whom I volunteer!
The most amazing organization I have ever encountered. The spirit and enthusiasm each volunteer shares is inspiring. Devotion to making lives better for each cat cared for by Tenth LIfe is a primary aim of all the wonderful individuals who strive to have each cat have the life they truly deserve is amazing.
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Sometimes it's too hard to capture the right words - but I'll try. Tenth Life Cat Rescue is an organization and gathering of folks who embody caring and compassion for cats and kittens with special needs. Helping the St. Louis community be a better place through working to secure adoptive homes for felines, no matter the level of special care and understanding, is the mission of TLC. I am so proud to be affiliated with this organization because of its mission, its volunteers, and of course, the most delightful, extraordinary, and spirited cats and kittens that bring grace to all of us.
Tenth Life is one of the most dedicated groups of volunteers I have ever met and worked with. They truly truly care and would do anything for almost any cat that needed help. The cats with disabilities that they are able to treat to a large extent and then find loving for is incredible! Highly recommend getting involved, just coming by on the weekend to play with some of the cats in the adoption lounge, or adopting one of these sweet babies!
Love Tenth Life! We foster neonatal kittens and always feel supported. We also adopted a very special kitten from the rescue 2 years ago.
I’ve been fostering with Tenth Life for about a year now. Every experience and/or interaction has been positive. Staff are passionate and dedicated about what they do. They care deeply about every cat but also about the people they are working with. Each time I meet a perspective adopter of a cat I’m fostering, they are nicer than the last. It’s so great to see that a group of people who love and care are able to touch so many lives in so many positive ways.
When we adopted Edwin O'Malley from Tenth Life in 2014, we also met and fell in love with Garfield. We wanted to bring them both into our family at that time, but transitioning Edwin into our current cat family was a bit rocky and we didn't want Garfield to wait any longer than necessary for his purrfect family. It was bitter sweet when he was scooped up by his new Pappa Mike. Mike loved and cared for Garfield for 5 years, sharing posts and stories on the Tenth Life Adopters Facebook page, where we all fell in love with him again and again.
During those 5 years, I became a volunteer with Tenth Life. I started with helping out at the adoption lounge until my dream of having a neonatal kitten nursery in my home was realized this past February. In March, I officially welcomed my first two foster kittens, Sippy Cup and Binky. While I wasn't as available to help out at the adoption lounge, I still wanted to contribute to this wonderful organization in any way possible. I soon started working with the adoptions team and taking on more administrative work.
In July of this year, our Garfield's Pappa suddenly passed away and Garfield was returned to Tenth Life. Since we were already set up to foster, we quickly scooped up this wonderful boy and brought him into our home. On August 31, we completed his adoption and officially made Garfield a member of our family.
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My relationship with Tenth Life started in 2014 with an adoption application subsequently bringing one of the most amazing cats I've ever met into my family. From my early interactions with the Tenth Life Staff and Volunteers (Foster parents, adoption counselors and TLOC staff) I knew this was a special place. I quickly felt as though by adopting Edwin O'Malley, we were adopted into his first family, Tenth Life. Over the last 4 years, I became a regular donor and visitor to the kitties at TLOC. Tenth Life is exemplary in meeting their mission because of the love and dedication of the volunteers and staff and I wanted to do whatever I could to help them to continue to succeed. About 7 months ago, I had the realization that I needed to start giving more of my most precious commodity - my time. I currently volunteer at TLOC on Saturdays or Sundays, about once a month, but I am looking for ways to give back even more. I'm so pleased to do my part to contribute toward their mission (and care for and play with cats!) and enjoy getting to know the rest of the Tenth Life family.
This is a small but mighty organization that helps so many cats and kittens in St Louis. While they save many typical kittens, they also go above and beyond in order to care for cats that have complicated medical issues or injuries. I have also found it to be a great community of people who care about the animals and each other in a profound way. It's a special group!!
Tenth Life is an amazing shelter that offers nothing but kindness and curiosity to forgotten feline friends! When I filed for an adoption it made me feel happy knowing they're make sure that those cats being adopted are going to a loving home. The tenth life family also keeps close together sharing pictures with one another, and it's great to see a community of cat lovers and foster parents stay close knit on the lives of the kitties!
I heard about this group through the amazing story of Lincoln, the quadriplegic cat. When I lost one of my beloved companions about 6 years ago, I turned to 10th Life to find another companion for myself and my remaining kitty, Tommy. I found Loki, who has become my snuggle companion, who lies on me and pets my face, who is often a troublemaker to his brofur, and who talks to me constantly. He is a blessing in my life and I thank 10th Life daily for bringing him to me.
In 2016 when our 20 year old cat passed a couple months later my 15 year old son wanted to get a kitten. He found ozzie on your site and after looking & researching we found out they want to adopt in pairs when they are so young, they were born in April & this was july. So she had two brothers, Brock & Gibbs ( the cards crew). We planned on getting Brock also but after seeing these three tiny babies at their foster mamas house we couldnt leave the other brother behind. So we adopted the trio and they keep us on our toes but also cuddly. It was a wonderful experience dealing with them and the two foster mamas that had them gave us their whole background and i am fb friends with them.
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My son found a kitten on tenth lifes website and fell in love with her. I got in touch with them and everything was so easy. We found out they adopt in pairs under 6 months of age so my son saw that she had two brothers so we had an idea that we may want to see Brock also while we were there. We made an appt to meet with the foster mom who had her and her brothers. Well as soon as we saw all three of them we fell in love with all of them! Decided we would adopt all three siblings because we didnt want to split them up. They were almost four months old by then. We have had them since aug.4th and on oct. 20th (tomorrow) they will be 6 months old. We couldnt be happier with the experience we have had with tenth life and their foster moms. I keep in touch with both of them, have gotten their full background and pictures from when they first arrived! They have the kittens up to date on shots, spayed and/or neutered, and chipped before we get them! I cannot praise them enough for the love and joy we have with our three little babies! To preface this we had a cat who passed away in June who was twenty years old, older than my son who is fifteen. We were devastated even though he was sick it was still hard to deal with. My son never experienced the kitten stage and that is what brought us to tenth lifes website.i would reccommend anyone to go to them and rescue a kitten or cat or two.. or three! I have included pictures of my babies.. Brock who is in the basket and is our most vocal one. Ozzie, the little girl who is still tiny and we call her little sissy. And Gibbs (Gibson is his full name) who is a cuddler. When they were brought in they were named for former Cardinals players
It was a room full of compassion and love. That was the overwhelming impression we had the moment we walked into the TenthLife location. We have visited only a few times because we live near Seattle, about 2,000 miles from St. Louis, but we do make a financial contribution each year. If we lived nearby, we would be volunteering often. Three cheers for everyone who supports this wonderful, caring organization!
Canon and Major came into our home in Aug 17. Thanks to Tenth Life for fostering the 5 “Music Kittens”. They have been a joy and love each other.
The folks who volunteer there are so genuine. I love hanging out at the storefront, meeting people from the community, and getting kitty play time.
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I found out about the Tenth life mission many years ago at a charity ball and art auction. They go to great lengths to help the cats in the most need. I went to many events and cuddled many cats. I had a young cat with health problems myself, so I could empathize. When my cat died I took comfort in visiting the animals in the storefront. After a fe months I realized how alone my other cat was. With their guidance, I tried to adopt another cat. They were a great help. While the first adoption didn't work out perfectly, I had to send the cat back to foster care as I could not gain her trust. Then they helped me find Robin, who was a young pregnant cat alone on the street. After giving birth and her kittens were weaned and adopted, a young mother needed a home. Tenth Life helped me get her and now she's the most cuddly cat.
I first heard about Tenth Life in April 2013 and attended a volunteer orientation a month later in May. They asked if anyone wanted to hold a kitten and of course I said YES! They put little Piper in my arms and it was love at first sight. Piper was born with special needs - she is missing her back legs (only developed feet) and her front left leg is slightly bent. The owner of the mama cat wanted to euthanize Piper and her siblings (also born with twisted limbs, much more severe than Piper) and volunteers went out of their way to drive them across multiple states to get them to St. Louis. 5 years later and Piper is a spoiled little princess and I am an adoption counselor for Tenth Life in my free time. I have volunteered with several animal organizations and rescues in the St. Louis area over the years but Tenth Life is the one I have felt most appreciated and most welcome at, and they tirelessly work to provide loving homes to kittens and cats who would otherwise be euthanized. I am forever grateful for their mission to advocate for the underdogs (or undercats?) and for introducing me to my little Piper.
I'm a volunteer with Tenth Life that is also a foster fail. I've seen first hand how they do put the cats/kittens first and try to give them the life they deserve. My Aziza came from bad situation. She has seen specialist after specialist to try to resolve her health issues. Still a work in progress but without Tenth Life I would not have known where to begin with her health issues. She has a great vet team and the support we get from the organization. We cheer for every adoption and happy ending and cry for every fur baby that doesn't get the happy ending. This group supports each other and the community.
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I started as a volunteer about 2 years ago and I have been involved since. I even became a "foster" parent however, I am a foster fail. My little girl has so many health issues and has been through a lot but Tenth Life has been great at working in finding her relief from her health issues. But that is who they are and they really live up to the name of Tenth Life the cats that come into there care get the best vet care out there and they do not stop until every cat gets the chance. They really do put the cats first.
When we were thinking about adoption, we had no doubt where we would go. Tenth life foster parents are life savers. As soon as we walked through the doors at the storefront, we were smitten with Cadence and Treble. They made our family complete. Thank you, Tenth Life for giving our kitties a chance.
My two sweet babies mean the world to me. I know Katniss & Klaud wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Tenth Life and their dedicated volunteers. They are really dedicated to saving all cats, even those most wouldnt.
We found Tenth Life by accident after contributing a large supply of dry food our cats rejected. We visited with more goodies a couple of weeks later and there was Garfield - a cat with very mild CH. We weren't looking for another cat, but I told my wife if he were there when we came back a week later, he would become part of our family. And so he was - and did. During the process, these folks checked our references and very politely let us know there would be no declawing Garfield if he were to come home with us. That was such an 'aha moment'. We are no longer down with declawing - and there's no problem with his having claws and our other 5 not. The cats at Tenth Life are very socialized because they're allowed to roam the facility. Garfield is extremely social and loves everything living - whether it has 2 legs or 4. Tenth Life is an unbelievable rescue - to the point that we consider everyone part of our family.
In 2011, the worst thing that could ever happen to a person, happened to me. My kitty Cisco, who had been my companion and best friend for over 20 years, passed away in her sleep. I was absolutely devastated. I started looking at kittens available for adoption, just because my house was way too quiet. I fell in love with a family of kittens who had been found and were being cared for by an amazing foster mom at tenth life. I have to admit to being a bit of a pest about them, once I saw their beautiful faces. Tenth Life saved my girls and I will be forever grateful to them, because they also saved me. Everyone, I'd like you to meet Topaz and Diamond. My baby girls.
I've volunteered with Tenth Life for just under a year - on day one I told them I specialize in administrative tasks such as spreadsheets, reports and visual storytelling. The staff immediately took interest in my talents and we formulated a game plan to bring their organization and their information into the digital age. Whether it's cleaning data or cleaning the litter boxes at the store front the hard working people at Tenth Life have made my experience an enjoyable one that I know we will continue to modernize to ensure that we are giving cats the life they deserve (using information as our guide).
Tenth Life is a wonderful organization, which I have volunteered with in the past. Though my work schedule doesn't allow me to be as hands on as I used to be I never hesitate to spread the word about the great work they are doing to help save animals in my community and throughout our region.
Incredible and loving volunteer organization that helps even the most difficult situations. Always working with other groups who may not have the skills or resources. Tenth Life is the best!!
I have worked with several rescues in the St Louis area and Tenth Life has always been amazing. Together with Tenth Life, my wife and I have fostered and rescued more than 100 cats and kittens, many with special needs requiring expensive veterinary care. Without the support of Tenth Life Cat Rescue, few of these deserving creatures would have had a chance.
I cannot think of a more deserving animal rescue.
I have been a Tenth Life for over 4 years now. I found out about the organization from my friend who shared Lincoln's story with me, what really resonated with me with this organization is that they prioritize the cats with special needs. I am honored to have helped get the Cat Comapnions program off the ground, to see the joy on the nursing home residents when they get to pet a cat again is the best feeling in the world. The longer I stay the more involved I have become, not only do I volunteer at events, Cat Companions, I am also the Hissin Hustle race director, dining out night planner and most recently foster a parent. Not only do I love helping the cats I have made a lot of new human friends too.
I had known of Tenth Life but had never been directly involved. My Girl Scout Troop was in the middle of earning their Bronze Award when we visited and the girls fell in love. The volunteers were patient, kind, informative, and fun. I had the opportunity to find out even more about the organization at the trivia night event. Since then my Troop finished earning their Bronze Award by gathering donations to create adoption bags, and my daughter and I have signed up to begin volunteering.
I signed up to volunteer for this agency bc I Love cats and I found a group of people who are kind and loving to cats and people! I so enjoy volunteering in several different ways and attending their Cats and Mats event where you get to do Yoga wiry the kitties. I’m so happy to be able ti spend time with these fantastic people who have a wonderful mission
I came to Tenth Life with a cat that was found abandoned and starving. I decided to foster knowing that all the shelters were so full and they might not be able to take her in. Originally I was only going to foster that one cat(Francis) and I was very up front about that and they accepted that and allowed me in anyways. In the past two years I have no regrets deciding to continue fostering with Tenth Life. I love Tenth Life adoption policies, team members, and cats.
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When I started volunteering here a couple of years ago, I thought I would just be visiting the storefront on Cherokee maybe once a month, helping with odd projects or filling in when it was short staffed. I never expected to get so involved, but I'm so glad I did! Everyone who volunteers here is so warm and welcoming, it's like having an extended family-- one who loves cats as much as I do, which is a huge bonus since my actual family are more dog people. And it's not just the people who keep me coming back: naturally the cats are the stars of the show. Having the opportunity to love and care for these amazing creatures is just unbelievably rewarding, especially since so many of them would be homeless (or worse) without Tenth Life. It really is a win/win for everyone--where else can you give back to the community and get warm kitty snuggles at the same time? Best place ever!
I adore this place! I have two cats from here. I love that I can go to the storefront and hangout with their cats. No cages. Loving people who make you feel at home. Just the best place for cats!
Tenth Life Cat Rescue is a great cat rescue as it gives those cats and kittens that really need it, a tenth life. It takes a lot of dedication from its fosters and volunteers to give those special cats the care they need, whether it be something short term, such a as a URI or a broken bone, to long term such as heart murmurs and paralyzation. No cat is ever 'put down' due to cost of care.
I have been volunteering for Tenth Life for over four years. We have a wonderful network of foster parents who love and care for our foster cats and kittens, and many wonderful volunteers helping us spread the word about our mission of giving cats the lives they deserve. It's so rewarding to see a shy or scared kitty blossom and become a trusting, loving cat and then find their adoptive home.
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I love Tenth Life! Not only do they rescue and find homes for the neediest stray and special-needs kitties, but their storefront is one of the most awesome places in St. Louis. Cats roam free there (no cages). You can play with the kitties on their own turf (they cats really the place--the volunteers are just there to serve the felines). And the rest of their cats are raised in loving foster homes, so all the cats are well socialized before they go to their forever homes. The Tenth Life volunteers are so dedicated and friendly. It's an awesome family!
I was a long time admirer long before I stepped foot into the Tenth Life Storefront. Once I visited I was sure I'd become a longtime volunteer. Everyone that works with Tenth Life is very knowledgeable about the rescue. I enjoy spending all of my free time helping them to help the voiceless feral/special needs cats in need of homes.
I adopted my little kitty, Aurora, from Tenth Life this May. They were very helpful with new kitten information and referred me to a wonderful vet office, the adoption fee even covered Aurora's first visit.
Tenth Life Cat Rescue does incredible work on behalf of kitties in need.
Last year we found two teeny kittens in our parking lot. All of us are animal lovers but had multiple pets at home. What were we to do with these poor babies over the 4th of July weekend? Who would help us find homes for them?
We immediately contacted a few area rescues. Tenth Life kindly offered to accept them if we could provide a foster home. I said I would foster them. We were so grateful for their help. Tenth Life helped us get them started on their way - with complete vetting, expert fostering advice on how to care for 5 week old kittens and listening to all the stories about how cute they were!
Tenth Life has an amazing network of fosters and volunteers. The kittens were soon ready for meet & greet events so they could be adopted. They had their photos taken, awesome descriptions about them written and all of it posted on their adoption pages for everyone to see.
One if the kittens had an overbite that would cause trouble if he did not have a special dental procedure done. Tenth Life and their vets found a wonderful vet in the area that specialized in dental care. He had his pulpotomy done when he was about a year old. And is now a healthy happy beautiful cat!
I volunteer for Tenth Life now. My foster work is on hold because I am a proud foster failure. I ended up adopting both of the kittens!
Tenth Life is an amazing organization!
I have been fostering a Tenth Life cat for nearly a year and a half now. Not only does the organization have a wonderful mission, but they make sure that everyone involved in the process is informed and feels appreciated. This nonprofit is run more efficiently and effectively than a lot of for-profit places out there, plus they are out there saving cats - can you really ask for anything more!
Two of my cats came from Tenth Life and I know that they use donated money well. Tenth Life is one of the best organizations I have ever donated too.
I heard of Tenth Life a few years before volunteering, and it was all good things. I started out donating items for auctions, and volunteering at some of the events. When the store front opened, I volunteered to do computer work and got on the schedule for one day a week. It's one of the friendliest places where I've ever worked *or* volunteered! Not only is its mission one that is dear to my heart, focusing on special needs cats, but it's an organization that allows volunteers to do as little or as much as they feel comfortable doing, or are able to do. Tenth Life has become a part of *my* life, and does a remarkable job of fulfilling their mission. I volunteer regularly, and donate frequently.
I found Tenth Life online and was immediately impressed by their organization. When I found out my friend knew their director, wanted to make a cat calendar for them and asked if I wanted to help I was ecstatic! Once I helped create the calendar, meet the volunteers behind this great organization and meet the cats I had only read about online I was hooked. To see in person the difference they were making in these cats lives where most people would have given up was awe inspiring. I had to get in on the action and volunteer myself. Everyone truly cares for the cats and have a blast while doing it. I count myself lucky to be able to be a part of such an important organization in my community. Thank you Tenth Life! Xo
I have taken in and taken care of outdoor and lost cats my entire life. I have had to say goodbye to more than I can remember because there just weren't resources enough to save them. Those cats literally needed a tenth life and they didn't get it. Tenth Life is helping give cats the life they deserve and I wish it had been around back then. Their mission is to speak for the voiceless and advocate for them, because sometimes nine lives just aren't enough.
I have volunteered with Tenth Life for several years. They are so giving and only want what's in the best interest for the animals. thry are always my first suggestion to someone looking to add a kitty to their family.
Tenth Life is an incredible group of volunteers that not only educate people about the care and responsibilities of cat ownership, but they help hundreds of cats every year that would otherwise be euthanized. If you haven't visited the Tenth Life shelter/office you must come by for a visit. I promise you a very relaxing, peaceful and playful time with all the kitties that are at the storefront. You can lounge, sleep, read a book and in no time you will find all your cares and worries gone, it is that peaceful (except when the kitties are all awake and running around!). You can play with the kitties in a safe environment and possibly meet your forever kitty! Absolutely wonderful place and wonderful people! Here are photo's of my two Tenth Life kitties, Biscuit and Crumpet. I can only get photo's when they sleep as they are like a herd of elephants when they are awake!
My husband and I wanted to add a pet to our little family. I was looking for a bonded pair of special needs cats to adopt toward the end of the year in 2014 and came accross Tenth Life on Petfinder. We adopted a Jerry and Curly, a bonded pair of FIV+ boys. We fell in love as soon as we met them and brought them home the same day (8 hours after) we closed on our new house because we were too excited to get them and didn't want to wait until after the holidays.
A few months after we adopted Jerry and Curly, my husband and his co worker came accross a special kitty with an injured leg who really needed loving care and medical help. Luckily, Tenth Life was able to help this special girl, named Goose, and my husband and I inquired about her and got to see her after her much needed surgery to have her leg removed. We kept in contact with her wonderful foster mom and quickly became friends. As much as we would have loved to adopt Goose, we felt she would do best in a home with less rambunctious cats. Thankfully, she was adopted by an amazing couple and we couldn't be happier for Goose, her humans, and their furry family.
Seeing the need for more people to foster these incredible and deserving cats, my husband and I had been discussing the idea of fostering ourselves. Goose's lovely foster mom had just the nudge we needed to start fostering when she sent us a picture of a FIV+ boy, Rayford, on the waitlist for a foster. Once we heard his story, we had to help him. We applied to be a foster home, met with some volunteers at our home, and we were approved. Fast forward several months, after getting Rayford back to health and feeling better, and it turns out that he was meant to be ours all along, so we adopted him.
We also fostered another FIV+ boy, Elvis, who is a little shy, but such a momma's boy. Ultimately, we adopted him as well.
I know, clearly we are not so good at the whole fostering idea. But, hey, if they get a loving forever home, I still consider it a success.
We have fostered a handful of other cats, some just temp fostering while other fosters are out of town, and we cannot thank Tenth Life enough for their dedication to helping cats in need. With this organization, we have found a group of people who are so kind, eager to help, and dedicated to helping incredibly deserving cats. We look forward to the future and how many more cats Tenth Life can help. They are making a great impact on the feline community in the St. Louis area and beyond right now. Although we have many wonderful fosters, volunteers, adopters, and supporters, we would always welcome additianal support so that we can help even more cats.
I now have 4 amazing cats that I've adopted through Tenth Life, and it breaks my heart to think that most likely none of these fluffy balls of love would be alive without this incredible rescue organization. Fortunately, they don't require volunteers to have any special skills or knowledge, so I have been welcomed and enabled to have the chance to help save other kitties, which allows me to pay back for my furbabies.
I have been volunteering with Tenth Life Cat Rescue for over a year now. Not only have I had the honor of helping dozens of cats find lives they deserve, I have also acquired a beautiful group of friends who share the same passion. Sometimes you don't know what you were missing until that thing enters your life. Well, I had no idea I was missing Tenth Life and I am thrilled to be part of the team. I started volunteering to fulfill my desire to give back to the community and I have stayed because it fulfills so much more. I had no idea that my heart could contain so much love for so many cats and people. From helping with special events, to educating the public, to teaching children how to use "gentle hands" all the way to helping potential adopters find "the one," I fall further in love with Tenth Life.
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Paige. We're so glad you found us and the feeling is very much mutual. - Megan
I got two beautiful babies from them last year and after learning of the wonderful things they do, I have nothing but positive things to say about them. They work with animals that have no one else to help them. They work hard to help every kitten, cat or sometimes even a doggie that once came across their path needing some TLC and a place to call home. The babies that I got from them altered my life in a profound and positive way and I can never thank them enough for saving my Diamond and Topaz from a terrible life on the streets.
Tenth Life cats focuses its efforts on kittens and cats that are injured or have special needs that other rescues or shelters may not have the time or money to approach. That is why I volunteer for Tenth Life Cat Rescue. TL cares GREATLY for its cats, and cares for its wonderful foster parents and volunteer base. A small organization with huge goals!
I have been reading about Tenth life for some time now on facebook and I can honestly say that they do care for the little, lost, formerly unloved creatures that they take into their hearts. I have read of many success stories and also felt the heartbreak when one or the other didn't make it. If I could, I would like to start a chapter here in Canada, however, right now it is not possible. Please keep up the good work and I will be sending you the contributions as soon as I receive them.
Tenth Life is dedicated to giving a chance to those who desperately need it and are unlikely to get it anywhere else - special needs cats that have been injured or abused to within a whisker of their lives, or just born unlucky. Those turned away by shelters and other rescue organizations as lost causes are lovingly taken in by the special volunteers at Tenth Life who foster them, treat and socialize them, provide therapeutic care and generally give them back their self-respect. Supporters get to know these lovely cats, spread the word and sooner or later a good home is found. Quiet, caring, dedicated, selfless, passionate and true - the story of Tenth Life!
I have been an animal advocate my whole life and learned of Tenth Life through Facebook. They are amazing and tireless advocates for cats. They rescue and rehabilitate cats regardless of their condition. They care for them until they find the perfect loving home for them!
I watch update after update from TenthLifeCats, and I am continually amazed by the miraculous work they do. Because of TenthLife and their amazing foster families, kitties like Lincoln not only get to stay alive, but to really LIVE. Lincoln was completely paralyzed, and now he can run and play like other kitties. I don't live in the area, but when I saw the call for donations to help with Spanky and Alfalfa vet bills, I donated fifty dollars--I'd donate fifty thousand if I could, but it was all I could manage. I hope it helped, even if not with those kitties specifically then somewhere along the line. Tenth Life warms my heart with their work, and saves the lives of very special kitties who deserve as much a chance at life and happiness as any other cat.
I am constantly humbled and amazed by the work if this organization and the dedication of its members. They change lives for animals and humans alike, and they refuse to give up on any creature, regardless of disability or potential challenge. The amount of love, hope, and respect they have for the animals they support surpasses anything I've ever seen. My opinion of Tenth Life is really very simple: these people and this organization make the world a better place, and the world would be a darker place without them.
Tenth Life Cat Rescue is especially dedicated and devoted to rescuing and, in most cases, providing the medical care for special needs kittens and cats. After volunteering and participating in cat rescue in three other states, Tenth Life Cat Rescue in St. Louis MO as an organization is the most caring and conscientious. I am donating to them, even while living across the country, for their courage, compassion and LOVE they provide to special needs rescue cats, in order for Tenth Life to have their kitties receive the best possible veterinary medical care .
Tenth life is one of my favorite charities. I can really see how much time, effort and love they put into caring for their rescues. I loved following Lincoln's(black kitten) story, it puts a smile on my face to watch the video of him playing. Thank you for being wonderful people!!
I love Tenth Life! I encountered Tenth Life in their early inception and was immediately hooked! I've adopted multiple cats from TL and I love that they screen applicants to ensure a great life for kitties looking for their forever home. Then I became a foster which fully enriched my life. The organization is very responsive, professional, and loves kitties! I especially like that they give kitties a chance who otherwise wouldn't have one (with health issues, medical conditions, etc.). They also do a great job of using social media and engaging their fans, adopters, fosters, donors, and cat lovers. TL fans love to vote for Tenth Life in contests to raise funds and take it personally if they don't win. I'm very excited about their new shelter! Can't say enough about this caring organization and the work they're doing.
We have been taking care of the neighborhood strays for the past year. In that time we noticed that one female was having litter after litter. I contacted St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach to do a TNR. The women who came to take care of our kitties were very compassionate and professional. I was impressed with the level of dedication and self sacrifice that these women put into their work. They also follow up with any unfinished cases. I have posted on Facebook about them for those who are in a similar situation.
Tenth life is a wonderful organization that gives kittys a second chance at life. My rescue cat that I adopted Duchess is so precious to me and I couldn't imagine not having her around. If it wasn't for tenth life I would have never even met her.
We love Tenth Life! This organization helps out so many needy cats with special needs--cats that other organizations either would not take, or would put down because of the amount of work needed. Not Tenth Life! As parents of a special needs kitty ourselves, we love to donate to this awesome organization!
Tenth Life is an amazing nonprofit that cares for special needs kitties. While they also take in regular cats, Tenth Life focuses its efforts on finding homes for cats who would otherwise be overlooked. It can be scary to adopt someone that may need more help, but Tenth Life has a range of kitties with easy-to-care-for disabilities as well as more challenging ones for those who are dedicated to giving one of these precious lives a second chance. I adopted a kitty with cerebullar hyoplasia, and my sister adopted one with a mild form of the disorder or spinal cord injury. The kitties are wonderful, and the group gives you all the support you need to care for your new family member. No regrets!
Tenth Life Cat Rescue is great. They have answered several questions I've had about my "special needs" kitty. They take in cats that would be deemed "unadoptable" elsewhere and find them homes.
Tenth Life Cat Rescue is unlike other animal rescues and shelters in that it admits some of the most difficult-to-place cats and kittens. Many of the kitties the organization cares for have a medical condition or special need that would plague them with the label of "unadoptable" in the care of other groups. But Tenth Life's specialty is giving seemingly hopeless cases one final chance... in essence, a tenth life.