From South Texas comes the incredible story of how a TikTok content creator channeled his platform for good—rescuing a cat and a cat shelter by inspiring thousands in donations. The story, first reported by Victoria Lopez at My San Antonio, underscores the potential of social media to effect positive change when it captures the public’s fleeting attention. Spencer, the creator behind the SB Mowing TikTok and YouTube channels, has garnered a following of 15 million by documenting his hobby of mowing lawns for those who can’t. During one such project in Corpus Christi, Spencer discovered a little tabby cat with puncture wounds, likely from a fight with another animal. The cat, later named Esbee, seemed to have an infection, prompting Spencer to seek help from local rescue centers.
Only one center responded: Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary and Rescue, run by Anissa Beal, who was struggling financially and contemplating closing the center by year’s end. Moved by Beal’s dedication, Spencer donated all his cash and promised to leverage his social media influence to help. Initially skeptical, Beal was astounded when a GoFundMe set up by Spencer rapidly amassed $190,000 in donations, rescuing the sanctuary from debt. This wave of generosity continued with SB Mowing followers contributing supplies, leading to truckloads of orders arriving at the sanctuary’s doorstep. Beal, grateful for the overwhelming support, credited Spencer with saving the rescue center. This miraculous turn of events not only saved Esbee, who faced a life-threatening infection but also revitalized Edgar and Ivy’s mission, enabling them to rescue 700 cats since the fundraiser. Esbee, now a symbol of hope and resilience, awaits adoption, with Beal ensuring that only committed, genuine adopters are considered.
