Ashley's Story
It all started with Ashley, a rescue from Miami-Dade Animal Services
Maria Oliveira founded Ashley's Legacy in memory of the late Ashley, a Russian Blue mix, who lived to be 18 years old. Adopted from Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS), Ashley was a self-appointed and official therapy cat of her neighborhood, regularly visiting the elderly in need of a furry friend.
Born out of a love of all cats, Maria has always participated in Miami-Dade County's animal public health programs and is a leading spay/neuter provider in the network of clinics funded by the Miami Veterinary Foundation, via a grant from Miami-Dade Animal Services. These funds cover only the sterilization, rabies vaccine, and ear tip. As a result she sees over a thousand community cats each year, most are TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) cases which return to their colony, fixed and vaccinated.
However, there are hundreds of kittens rescued from the streets, born to community cats, that have the potential to be socialized and become cherished pets. Many clients and rescue groups struggle to not only save these kittens (and in some cases adult cats) but to prepare them for adoption, bearing the costs themselves. To aid the rescuers who want to help but simply cannot afford it, Ashley's Legacy raises funds to help cover standard and essential veterinary care services in order to be included in various adoption programs.
Help Our Cause
Your generous contributions are appreciated and will enable us to find forever homes for more kittens throughout the year.
Other Ways to Help
Donate to @Ashleys-Legacy through Venmo. Transactions made using either your bank account, debit card, or Venmo balance are free.
Our Chewy Wish List supplies foster families with items they may need while taking care of our kittens until they are ready for transport.
Mailing Address:
Ashley's Legacy, Inc.
6100 South Dixie Highway
South Miami, FL 33143
Check can be used as a donation receipt.
Fostering
Fostering Saves Lives
A foster's goal is to take care of our kittens while helping to provide them with all the required medical and social attention prior to leaving on a scheduled transport. No fostering experience is necessary because we give you guidance, access to our exclusive vet clinic in South Miami, and provide any kind supplies you may need. Whether caring for bottle-fed little ones or orphaned kittens at varying ages, we would love to have you as a foster.