Jackie

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When she arrived
Blind Gender: Female Approximate age: 12 years (as of 2025) Arrived From: Liberty, North Carolina Arrival Day: March 2019 In March 2019, a local rescuer notified us about a sick senior blind kitty living on in a box on a woman’s front porch. We had to help. We found that, even though her heart was in the right place, this elderly lady was overwhelmed with caring for more than 30 cats! She badly needed help getting them all fixed and finding them homes. When we saw photos of Jackie, we were very concerned about her eyes and overall health and agreed she should come to BCR. She arrived the next day in a large carrier sitting in her box, which was an empty kitty litter box. She did have a serious eye infection and worms but was otherwise healthy, clean and well fed. Jackie had not suffered from some kind of abuse as many of our other cats have, she was just the victim of someone’s well-meaning intentions. This happens frequently to people who have good hearts and want to help but are quickly overwhelmed with what caring for so many cats actually entails. Jackie loves to sit inside boxes to this day! She is BCR’s model and loves to pose for photos. She does continue to have an eye condition but receives treatment for it as well as all the love and care she could ever want.
10/8/2025 Dear Supporters, We are writing to you with very heavy hearts to share the sad news that our beloved Jackie has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Jackie had been hospitalized since Monday after refusing to eat, and an x-ray revealed that air had again reaccumulated in her gut. Some of you may know that Jackie was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease several years ago, and more recently, she began experiencing liver issues, which often accompany IBD. While her condition had been well managed for some time, her flare-ups were becoming more frequent and more severe. This past week, Jackie also became anemic, and our veterinary team helped us face the heartbreaking reality that her quality of life was declining. We decided to bring Jackie home so that her last hours would be filled with love instead of a hospital cage. Surrounded by care and comfort, she was showered with affection and gentle goodbyes until she slipped peacefully away. Jackie was approximately 12 years old and had been part of our BCR family since March 2019. She first came to us from Liberty, North Carolina, after a local rescuer told us about a sick, senior, blind kitty living in a box on a woman’s porch. The woman had more than 30 cats in her care and, though well-meaning, was overwhelmed. Jackie arrived at BCR in that same box, an empty litter container and quickly captured our hearts. She was treated for eye infections and worms, and with time, she blossomed into a confident, affectionate cat who always had a special love for sitting in boxes. Jackie became one of our most photogenic residents—BCR’s little model—always ready to pose for a camera with her quiet dignity. Through her eyes and health required ongoing care, she never let that stop her from being her sweet, charming self. Jackie was a bright spirit in our sanctuary, and we know how deeply she touched your hearts as well. Thank you for being part of her journey. Because of your love and support, Jackie was able to spend her final years safe, cherished, and surrounded by dignity. Please keep her in your thoughts as we honor her memory and celebrate the beautiful life she lived. With gratitude and heavy hearts, Sam​

Jackie

Blind Gender: Female Approximate age: 12 years ( as of 2025) Arrived From: Liberty, North Carolina Arrival Day: March 2019 In March 2019, a local rescuer notified us about a sick senior blind kitty living on in a box on a woman’s front porch. We had to help. We found that, even though her heart was in the right place, this elderly lady was overwhelmed with caring for more than 30 cats! She badly needed help getting them all fixed and finding them homes. When we saw photos of Jackie, we were very concerned about her eyes and overall health and agreed she should come to BCR. She arrived the next day in a large carrier sitting in her box, which was an empty kittylitter box. She did have a serious eye infection and worms but was otherwise healthy, clean and well fed. Jackie had not suffered from some kind of abuse as many of our other cats have, she was just the victim of someone’s well-meaning intentions. This happens frequently to people who have good hearts and want to help but are quickly overwhelmed with what caring for so many cats actually entails. Jackie loves to sit inside boxes to this day! She is BCR’s model and loves to pose for photos. She does continue to have an eye condition but receives treatment for it as well as all the love and care she could ever want.
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When she first arrived
10/8/2025 Dear Supporters, We are writing to you with very heavy hearts to share the sad news that our beloved Jackie has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Jackie had been hospitalized since Monday after refusing to eat, and an x-ray revealed that air had again reaccumulated in her gut. Some of you may know that Jackie was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease several years ago, and more recently, she began experiencing liver issues, which often accompany IBD. While her condition had been well managed for some time, her flare-ups were becoming more frequent and more severe. This past week, Jackie also became anemic, and our veterinary team helped us face the heartbreaking reality that her quality of life was declining. We decided to bring Jackie home so that her last hours would be filled with love instead of a hospital cage. Surrounded by care and comfort, she was showered with affection and gentle goodbyes until she slipped peacefully away. Jackie was approximately 12 years old and had been part of our BCR family since March 2019. She first came to us from Liberty, North Carolina, after a local rescuer told us about a sick, senior, blind kitty living in a box on a woman’s porch. The woman had more than 30 cats in her care and, though well- meaning, was overwhelmed. Jackie arrived at BCR in that same box, an empty litter container and quickly captured our hearts. She was treated for eye infections and worms, and with time, she blossomed into a confident, affectionate cat who always had a special love for sitting in boxes. Jackie became one of our most photogenic residents—BCR’s little model—always ready to pose for a camera with her quiet dignity. Through her eyes and health required ongoing care, she never let that stop her from being her sweet, charming self. Jackie was a bright spirit in our sanctuary, and we know how deeply she touched your hearts as well. Thank you for being part of her journey. Because of your love and support, Jackie was able to spend her final years safe, cherished, and surrounded by dignity. Please keep her in your thoughts as we honor her memory and celebrate the beautiful life she lived. With gratitude and heavy hearts, Sam​