One day, a tiny kitten suddenly appeared in someone’s backyard—right in the middle of a TNR-managed stray cat colony. That kitten was Smokey. He didn’t belong there, and no one knew where he came from. Surrounded by outdoor cats and unfamiliar dangers, Smokey was clearly out of place and struggling to survive on his own.
When Smokey was finally picked up, he was terrified. Dirty, covered in fleas, and with greenish-yellow discharge from his eyes and nose, he tried desperately to escape. He didn’t bite or scratch—he was simply scared and unsure if he was safe. Life before rescue had not been kind to him.
With medical care, warm meals, and a quiet place to rest, Smokey slowly began to heal. His body recovered first… and then his heart followed. Today, Smokey is a total sweetheart—but he still needs time to adjust to new people, new environments, and new cats.
What truly helped Smokey come out of his shell was having another cat around. He loves being near other cats, even though he may hiss at first when meeting them. His foster mom says he copies exactly what her cat does and follows her everywhere. Over time, he bonded so closely with her that he now sleeps in her bed and curls up on her belly every night.
Once Smokey feels safe and comfortable, his playful personality shines. He loves toys, enjoys interactive play, and gets very excited about food and treats. He’s a gentle boy who just needs patience and reassurance to show how loving he truly is.
Smokey is looking for a forever home that understands he needs a little time to trust—and ideally, a feline friend to help guide him. In return, he will give you quiet loyalty, sweet companionship, and the joy of watching a shy kitten blossom into a loving family member.
Smokey didn’t choose where he started…
but he deserves to choose where he belongs. 🐾💛
One day, a tiny kitten suddenly appeared in someone’s backyard—right in the middle of a TNR-managed stray cat colony. That kitten was Smokey. He didn’t belong there, and no one knew where he came from. Surrounded by outdoor cats and unfamiliar dangers, Smokey was clearly out of place and struggling to survive on his own.
When Smokey was finally picked up, he was terrified. Dirty, covered in fleas, and with greenish-yellow discharge from his eyes and nose, he tried desperately to escape. He didn’t bite or scratch—he was simply scared and unsure if he was safe. Life before rescue had not been kind to him.
With medical care, warm meals, and a quiet place to rest, Smokey slowly began to heal. His body recovered first… and then his heart followed. Today, Smokey is a total sweetheart—but he still needs time to adjust to new people, new environments, and new cats.
What truly helped Smokey come out of his shell was having another cat around. He loves being near other cats, even though he may hiss at first when meeting them. His foster mom says he copies exactly what her cat does and follows her everywhere. Over time, he bonded so closely with her that he now sleeps in her bed and curls up on her belly every night.
Once Smokey feels safe and comfortable, his playful personality shines. He loves toys, enjoys interactive play, and gets very excited about food and treats. He’s a gentle boy who just needs patience and reassurance to show how loving he truly is.
Smokey is looking for a forever home that understands he needs a little time to trust—and ideally, a feline friend to help guide him. In return, he will give you quiet loyalty, sweet companionship, and the joy of watching a shy kitten blossom into a loving family member.
Smokey didn’t choose where he started…
but he deserves to choose where he belongs. 🐾💛
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We do not have a storefront nor an open to public location. However, we do have a place where the Meet & Greet can take place in which only go by appointments. Therefore, please contact us to arrange a day and time for a Meet & Greet with the cat/kitten after your application is approved.
We do not have a storefront nor an open to public location. However, we do have a place where the Meet & Greet can take place in which only go by appointments. Therefore, please contact us to arrange a day and time for a Meet & Greet with the cat/kitten after your application is approved.
Pet meetings are by appointment only. We can arrange the Meet & Greet appointments during business hours and on weekends. We also have adoption events, please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get more information regarding our coming up adoption events.
Pet meetings are by appointment only. We can arrange the Meet & Greet appointments during business hours and on weekends. We also have adoption events, please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get more information regarding our coming up adoption events.
More about this rescue
QTee Rescue is a small private home-based rescue. We have been rescuing for the past 2-3 years as independent rescuers, and obtained our 501(c)3 in April,2023. We are very experienced in bottle feeding new-born kittens, which provides us the ability to rescue and nurture vulnerable ones. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for stray kittens, to promote their health and wellbeing, and to find loving forever homes for them. We believe that every kitten deserves a chance to have a happy and healthy life.
QTee Rescue is a small private home-based rescue. We have been rescuing for the past 2-3 years as independent rescuers, and obtained our 501(c)3 in April,2023. We are very experienced in bottle feeding new-born kittens, which provides us the ability to rescue and nurture vulnerable ones. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for stray kittens, to promote their health and wellbeing, and to find loving forever homes for them. We believe that every kitten deserves a chance to have a happy and healthy life.
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