Whiskers
Linear intestinal obstruction with perforation & septic peritonitis
$8,120 of $10,450
214+ supporters
$2,330 still needed to complete Whiskers's treatment
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The Flying Bird Cat Toy
Handmade for Millie's Rescue. 100% of the profit from this page goes directly into caring for Whiskers and the cats in Millie's care.
Time left to get Whiskers treated
Veterinarians give Whiskers less than 24 hours to reach emergency surgery before her chances of survival fall substantially.
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Whiskers needs surgery today
Whiskers has been vomiting, refusing to drink, and lying almost completely still. Imaging confirmed a linear intestinal foreign-body obstruction that has already injured and perforated her intestine.
Because a perforation lets intestinal bacteria into the abdomen, this can turn into overwhelming infection, shock and organ failure very quickly. She is already developing septic peritonitis and severe dehydration.
She needs imaging and bloodwork, aggressive IV stabilisation, exploratory abdominal surgery to remove the obstruction and any dead or perforated intestine, antibiotics, pain management and intensive hospital care afterwards.
— The Millie's Rescue care team
Where your order goes
Emergency surgery
Exploratory abdominal surgery and repair.
Hospital care
IV fluids, antibiotics, pain relief.
Recovery
Post-operative care until she is well.
The Flying Bird in action
About the Flying Bird Cat Toy
The Flying Bird is a handmade cat toy that darts, flutters and stops at floor level like real prey. It's USB-rechargeable, runs 3–4 hours on a charge, and Millie builds every one herself before it ships.
Unpredictable, floor-level motion
Moves like real prey — a dip, a flutter, a sudden stop — often enough to draw out even a cat who's shut down.
Gentle enough for scared or recovering cats
No loud noise, no sudden lunges. Built for cats who are still deciding whether people are safe.
Most cats respond within the first few sessions
Every cat is different. If yours doesn't engage within 60 days, Millie will refund you in full — no questions asked.
Handbuilt one at a time, in Millie's home
No factory, no assembly line. Millie builds and inspects every single toy herself before it ships.
From the maker
A note from Millie Hart-Briggs
“I started making these toys because I kept fostering cats who'd stopped trusting people, and I needed something — anything — that could reach them before I could. It was never meant to become a business. It became one because it worked, and because it let me fund the rescue work I actually care about. There's no shelter behind me: it's my house, a handful of volunteers, and whatever the cats need that week.”
— Millie —
Millie Hart-Briggs runs Millie's Rescue out of her own home. There is no shelter building and no staff — just Millie, a few volunteers, spare rooms full of recovering cats, and the Flying Bird Cat Toys she builds and inspects by hand, one at a time.
Millie Hart-Briggs · Founder, Millie's Rescue
What cat owners are saying
Real feedback from real homes.
★★★★★
“My 12-year-old rescue had barely moved off the couch in a year. This got her onto the floor within a week. I wasn't expecting that at all.”
Rachel M.
Toledo, OH
★★★★★
“We adopted a cat who'd clearly had a rough start — wouldn't come near us for the first month. This toy was the first thing that got her curious instead of scared.”
Marcus T.
Akron, OH
★★★★★
“Bought this after reading Whiskers's story and wasn't sure my own cat would even care. She's obsessed. Knowing it supports an actual rescue made it an easy yes.”
Priya S.
Columbus, OH
★★★★★
“My senior cat has arthritis and doesn't jump anymore. This works right at floor level so she can still play without straining herself. Small thing, big difference.”
Denise K.
Cleveland, OH
Common questions
Before you order.
Does my purchase actually help the cats?
Yes. 100% of the profit from every Flying Bird sold through this page goes directly into Millie's rescue work — food, shelter and veterinary care. This isn't a percentage donated after costs; it's the entire purpose of this page.
Is Millie's Rescue a shelter or a registered nonprofit?
No. Millie's Rescue isn't a shelter and isn't a registered nonprofit. It's Millie Hart-Briggs working out of her own home with a handful of volunteers, so purchases and tips are not tax-deductible donations.
Will this work for a scared or traumatized cat?
It's who Millie built it for. The Flying Bird operates entirely at floor level — no loud noise, no sudden lunges. Some cats engage immediately; others take a few sessions before their trust catches up to their instincts. If your cat hasn't responded within 60 days, you get a full refund.
When does it ship?
Every order ships next business day via USPS Priority Mail with full tracking. The USB-rechargeable battery provides 3–4 hours of continuous play and charges fully in 2 hours. Charging cable included in every order.
Can I help without buying a toy?
Yes — use the tip option on this page, or add a tip at checkout. Every amount goes directly to the cats in Millie's home.
"I build every one of these by hand and I stand behind every single one. If your cat doesn't respond within 60 days — for any reason — email me and I will refund you in full. No forms. No return shipping. No hoops. I built this to help cats, not to take money from people who trusted me." — Millie
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