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WELCOME the New Kittens, NAMES, Call for Volunteers and more! – CuteAvalanche Recap June 23 2025 | Cuteavalanche 24/7 Foster Cat Cam
We’ve got new kittens in the house! Kitten Season is running full steam, and we’re so excited to have new little ones on the livestream. As always, we’re grateful for the opportunity to help these tiny floofs get the best possible start in life. Amanda picked them up earlier today as I started this post, and they’re settling into foster life beautifully. Screenshot We've got Names! Its actually beena. few days since I started this post and we got the kittens, and I can now share with you that the kittens are doing well after a weird first few days. When the floofy duo came to us, we got some weird updates and mixed signals. Originally we were told they were 2 to 3 weeks old, and the reality was they were much closer to 4 weeks old, however they were also very dehydrated. On top of the the fosters that were handing them off told us that the kittens were already using the litter box, and as a sidenote the shelter had some food for us. What we didn't realize was that food was two cans of wet food, which was odd indeed. The first two days the kittens barely ate and I have to admit I thought they weren't long for this world. Amanda made the descision to try and bottle feed them, in spite of the knowledge that they apparently were already eating wet food. After a few goes of it, they did in fact start to bottle feed. The girl more so than her brother, he does seem to be eating wet food but is taking the bottle a little as well. So, now that things seem to be going well I proudly introduce Sherlock and Enola. Inspire of course by the famous Detectives. Now we just have to settle on a litter tag - I'm taking suggestions, so far I have #MysteryKittens or #221BKittens for holmes Baker street address Add your Litter Tag suggestions in the comments below! MISSED SATURDAYS CAT CHAT? WATCH SAM'S KITTEN RECAP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_x0H5Q_CGc Wishlist Updates With the new arrivals here, we’re shifting our focus to prepping for the weeks ahead. Right now we’re in good shape on KMR (kitten milk replacer), but since the're already moving onfrom the bottle wet food is going to become the big need as they start to wean. We'd love to stock up on 3 or 4 cases to make sure we’re fully covered. As a reminder, Amanda and the girls will be heading to Michigan mid-July. Depending on how things go, either I’ll continue to foster during their trip or we may hand off the kittens to another available foster. We’ll keep everyone posted! Our #1 ask:Wellness Complete Health Pate Kitten Wet Cat Food, Natural, Protein-Rich, Grain Free, 3 Ounce, 24 Pack, (Chicken) 👉 Check out our wishlist: https://cuteavalanche.com/wishlist Clip of the Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_1jJ0zC_E8 Call for Volunteers This time of year the shelters are full, and foster homes are always in high demand. If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster, now is the time. That said, we know not everyone can bring another cat into their home — but there are still ways to help remotely! Video Editor – We’re looking for one or two video editors to help with simple short-form vertical videos. These usually just need trimming, captions, a music track, and can be cut in any editing software. It's about 4 to 7 videos per week, roughly 10 minutes of editing each. Blog Writer – We’re hoping to expand our blog with more regular content and would love someone who can research or write 1–2 blog posts per month on cat topics. If you’ve got skills and want to help, fill out the form at the bottom of this page: https://cuteavalanche.com/volunteer https://cuteavalanche.com/volunteer/ YouTube Community News We’re still loving YouTube’s new mobile-only Community Posting feature! If you’re using the YouTube app, you can now visit our Community tab and share your own text posts and photos. We encourage everyone to post your furpals, animal memes, or adoptable shelter animals—especially if you’re a fellow rescuer. We’ll boost posts when we can to help get more eyes on adoptable pets. Our standing challenge is simple: Snap a selfie with your furry friend Head over to the Community tab on the YouTube app and fill up our feed with floof! Fundraiser Update - $50 Push! Our Tiltify fundraiser is still active! We’re sitting at $450 out of $500 for our first goal. Now that we’ve got new kittens on cam, I’ll be giving it a bit more focus to keep things moving. But as always, wishlist donations of wet food remain our biggest immediate priority. 👉 Support our foster kittens: https://cuteavalanche.com/give2025
Fireworks & Cats: Keeping Your Pets Calm During July 4th | Cuteavalanche 24/7 Foster Cat Cam
Safety tips for anxious cats. Every year, the 4th of July brings bright lights, booming fireworks, and celebrations across the country. But for our cats, it's often a time of stress, anxiety, and even danger. At CuteAvalanche, we know how important it is to protect our feline family members during the festivities. Here are our top tips to prepare your cat for a safe and stress-free Independence Day: Prep Before the Fireworks Start Update ID Tags & Microchips Even the most indoor-only cats can become startled and flee unexpectedly when fireworks erupt, creating a risk of getting lost. Ensuring your cat's ID tags display your current contact information and verifying that their microchip registration is updated with your correct details are crucial preventative measures. In the event your frightened feline escapes, these identification tools significantly increase the chances of a safe reunion. Microchipping is a simple, permanent form of identification that every pet parent should prioritize, especially during high-risk times like the 4th of July. Secure Your Home Loud fireworks explosions can cause sudden panic, prompting cats to seek any means of escape. Inspect your home thoroughly before festivities begin. Close all windows, doors, pet doors, and block access to any outdoor enclosures like catios or balconies. Check for loose screens or small openings that might offer an exit route for a terrified cat. By securing these potential escape routes, you create a safe indoor environment where your cat is less likely to bolt due to fear or disorientation. Talk to Your Vet If your cat displays signs of severe anxiety during loud noises, now is the time to speak with your veterinarian about possible calming solutions. Veterinary-approved options such as pheromone diffusers (like Feliway), anxiety-reducing supplements, or prescription medications can provide effective relief for noise-sensitive cats. Every cat responds differently, so your vet can help you determine the safest and most effective approach tailored to your cat's specific anxiety level and medical history. Early preparation allows plenty of time to test these calming aids before the fireworks begin. During Fireworks Create a Safe Room Designating a quiet, secure space away from the noise can offer your cat a much-needed sense of refuge. Choose a room with few windows or exterior walls, such as a bathroom or interior bedroom, and fill it with familiar bedding, favorite toys, and comforting scents to create a safe haven. Adding a litter box, water, and a few treats ensures your cat has everything they need to stay comfortable while fireworks are ongoing. Offer Distractions Distraction can be a powerful tool to help reduce anxiety. Engage your cat with interactive toys, puzzle feeders, or a gentle play session before the fireworks start. This stimulation can help burn off excess energy and shift your cat's focus away from the booming sounds outside. Treats or a special snack can also create positive associations during this otherwise stressful time. Play Soothing Sounds Sound masking techniques can help minimize the impact of sudden loud noises. Play relaxing cat music, white noise, or low-volume TV shows in the safe room to drown out or soften the sharp pops and booms of fireworks. These continuous background sounds create a calming atmosphere, helping your cat remain more relaxed despite the commotion happening outside. For Extra Sensitive Cats Some cats suffer from severe noise phobias that require more specialized intervention. If your cat experiences extreme distress despite your best efforts, consult your veterinarian about a referral to a veterinary behaviorist. These professionals can develop a customized behavior modification plan and recommend advanced treatment options to manage your cat's fireworks-related anxiety long-term. Early intervention can greatly improve your cat's quality of life during future holidays and noisy events. We Persevered and Reached New Heights on Our YouTube! As many of you know, 2024 was filled with challenges, but we persevered and reached new heights on our YouTube channel. With your support, we continue creating fun, educational content that helps cats and their humans live happier lives. ❤️ Help Us Help More Cats! If you'd like to support our rescue and content creation efforts, consider: Joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/cuteavalanche Subscribing to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cuteavalanche?sub_confirmation=1 Sharing this post with fellow cat lovers! Relive and Nejoy this July 4th Caturday Chat Chaos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7PfwuJGAEc
Sam Proof Talks CuteAvalanche on The Afluencer Podcast | Cuteavalanche 24/7 Foster Cat Cam
CuteAvalanche founder Sam Proof sat down with Brett Owens, founder of Afluencer, for the Afluencer Podcast to talk about livestreaming, content creation, and building a brand with purpose. From turning a one-phone Facebook stream into a multi-platform rescue project to dreaming of a future Cat Café, Sam covered it all. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube or Spotify! Our first kittens ... I literally streamed to Facebook for as long as it would go, which was like eight hours. Sam Proof https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZu4EYzsyWs How CuteAvalanche Started Seven years ago we got our first kittens and I like literally my livestream setup was—we had a pen that the kittens were in and I put a phone on top of it and streamed to Facebook for as long as it would go. Sam's background as a content creator started in the early internet days—way before YouTube existed. A chance Craigslist ad led him into the world of livestreaming, and years later, his wife Amanda wanted to start fostering kittens. Sam had one condition: “Only if I can livestream them.” That was the start of CuteAvalanche. What began as a way to stay creative turned into a full-blown cat rescue effort and livestreaming brand—starting with a phone, a pen, and a few kittens. Growing on Shaky Platforms We grew really, really fast... and then Mixer closed. After early success on Facebook, CuteAvalanche exploded on Mixer, especially after a pregnant mama cat gave birth live on stream and landed them on Mixer's front page. But when Mixer suddenly shut down, the team had to pivot. That experience led Sam to embrace multi-streaming as a core strategy. These days, CuteAvalanche streams to 10+ platforms at once, with Twitch and YouTube being the main hubs. 📺 Watch the 24/7 Cat Cam on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cuteavalanche subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cuteavalanche?sub_confirmation=1 Community Is Everything Our marketing strategies are community growth—it’s all word of mouth. The success of CuteAvalanche isn’t just about kittens—though those help! It’s about people. Twitch raids, fan art, social shares, and word of mouth have all helped the community grow. Sam highlighted how larger streamers raiding CuteAvalanche exposed them to thousands of new viewers. Sam also shared how implementing mid-roll ads on Twitch significantly reduced drop-off after raids. Instead of hitting people with a pre-roll ad the second they arrived, viewers got to enjoy the stream first—and stayed longer as a result. Collabs, Cats, and Creative Projects Most of our emotes and merch have been drawn live on stream. Sam talked about working with guest artists like Insomnia Doodle, who creates emotes and merch designs during live art streams. These kinds of collaborations not only keep things fresh, but strengthen bonds with the community. CuteAvalanche also launched their own podcast, Just Kitten Around, as a low-barrier way to collaborate with other cat people—inviting guests to chat about their cat-related work and passions. 🧶 Want to collab or be on our podcast? Reach out at cuteavalanche@gmail.com or use the contact form at https://cuteavalanche.com Helping Other Rescues We launched our Foster Friends collab so we could help other people get their cats adopted. From Giving Tuesday gift bags to Best Friends Animal Society fundraisers and a VidCon pop-up Cat Café, CuteAvalanche continues to support other rescuers. During the Super Mewl livestream event, Sam included a halftime segment highlighting adoptable cats from other fosters—something they hope to continue monthly. 🐾 Are you a rescue or foster who wants to feature your adoptable cats? Learn more and submit at https://cuteavalanche.com/fosterfriends What’s Next for CuteAvalanche We’re limited by space, and that’s why we want to open a Cat Café. Right now, the fosters live in CuteAvalanche’s master bedroom. Space and funding are the biggest limitations—and opening a Cat Café would be a game-changer. It would mean more cats rescued, more community interaction, and more opportunities to educate and entertain. 😻 Help make it happen! Donate to our fundraiser at https://cuteavalanche.com/give2025 The next big livestream milestone is Meowlloween, our fan-favorite interactive game returning in October. Mark your calendars, because it’s a frightfully fun way to support rescue work! Listen In & Get Involved Whether you're a cat lover, a livestreaming nerd, or someone thinking about starting your own rescue, this episode of the Afluencer Podcast gives a real behind-the-scenes look at how CuteAvalanche grew into what it is today. 🖤 Got thoughts? Drop them in the comments. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZu4EYzsyWs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DDGthLu5stIEkbuKwGc71 Want to support more foster kitten and future plans? Visit https://cuteavalanche.com/give2025 and join the Kitten Krew today. If you're interested in having Sam on your podcast contact him at https://samproof.tv/contact/
Post Pet Pics to Our Community Feed! – How To post to youtube community | Cuteavalanche 24/7 Foster Cat Cam
🐾 Something meowgical just dropped on YouTube—and if you're not part of it, you're missing out on the cutest new way to connect with the Kitten Krew. YouTube just unlocked a brand-new feature that lets mobile subscribers post directly to our Community Feed — and we’re inviting YOU (and your pets) to join the fun!👉 Visit Our Community Page Now you can share pics, videos, and updates about your pets — whether they’re longtime companions, foster furbabies, or one of our very own CuteAvalanche alumni. 🐱 Why Post? Besides being part of the cutest crew on YouTube, here’s why you’ll want to join the party: 🐾 Weekly Challenges — show off your furpal in themed photo fun! 📣 Share your Furpals, foster pets or just that random chipmonk from the park (especially adoptables!) with a wider audience 🧡 Connect with fellow pet lovers, fosters, and rescues from around the world 🐶 All furpals welcome — cats, dogs, bunnies, goats, and beyond! 🐾 Previous adopters — we definitely want to see your CuteAvalanche alumni! Share updated photos and stories of the cats you adopted, and let the community who watched them grow fall in love all over again 💕 📱 How to Post to Our YouTube Community Feed Be subscribed to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@CuteAvalanche?sub_confirmation=1 Open the YouTube app on your phone head to @Cuteavalanche in the YT Mobile App CLICK 'Visit Community' tap the What's on your Mind field Add your image and/or text - and tap POST (Optional but fun!) Tag it as part of a CuteAvalanche Challenge Your post will appear right on our Community page, visible to our whole Kitten Krew! 🐾 Here's a quick visual guide from our Channel Page in the YouTube Mobile app tap the 'Visit Community' button TAP the What's on your Mind field Screenshot Add your image and/or text - and tap POST 🗓️ Weekly (or Bi-Weekly) Challenges Incoming! We’ll be dropping regular posting challenges to spark creativity and encourage cuteness. Expect prompts like: 💤 Sleepiest Snoozer 👑 Little Royal 😹 Funniest Meow-Ment Watch for a fresh Community Post from us with the challenge + a reminder of how to post! We may feature your post on our livestream, socials, or upcoming videos — so get those cameras ready! 🎥 💌 For Fosters, Rescues & Alumni We especially invite rescues and fosters to use this space to promote adoptable animals — include a photo, their name, story, and where to adopt. It’s a great way to get your furbaby extra exposure from a community that truly cares. And to our past adopters — your updates mean the world to us and to the fans who followed those kittens’ journeys on stream. Share your glow-ups, silly moments, or snuggles and help us keep those stories going. 💛 🐾 Join the Cutest Corner of YouTube This new feature is just the beginning. We’re building a shared space where pet lovers, fosters, and fans can connect in real time — and we can’t wait to see your posts! 📲 Head over to our Community Feed to check it out:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CuteAvalanche/community Every post you share doesn’t just spread smiles — it helps CuteAvalanche continue our mission of fostering and rescuing animals. By filling our feed with adorable pets, inspiring fosters, and CuteAvalanche alumni updates, you're keeping the spotlight on rescue work, growing our community, and encouraging others to support, foster, or adopt. It’s a simple way to make a big impact — just by posting a pic.