ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Stray cats are benefitting from Tyler Ba s field-goal attempt going astray.Down as the Buffalo Bills kicker felt after mi sing a potential game-tying 44-yard attempt wide right in the final minutes of a on Sunday, Ba s can be uplifted in knowing how thousands have rallied to support his charitable connection.As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $260,000 in donations from around the nation have since poured in to suburban Buffalos Ten Lives Club cat rescue shelter.We are just mind blown by this generosity, E.j. Jenkins Jersey shelter spokeswoman Kimberly LaRu sa said.ADVERTISEMENT Of course, we wish it was under better circumstances, she added. We havent spoken to him. But Im pretty certain that hes seen whats going on, and I hope it brings him a smile. and shown little signs of slowing with corporations and celebrities, such as TV cook and pet food maker Rachael Ray, making pledges.Ba s hasnt spoken since addre sing reporters following the game.I feel terrible, you know? I love this team and it hurts. This one hurts bad, he said. Its a feeling that I cant even describe. Its a tough feeling, but you know, just got to keep your head Gabe Hall Jersey high.Ba s suspended his social media accounts, though its unclear why and when he did so. And a me sage left with his agent seeking comment on the donations was not returned.Ba s was consoled by numerous teammates following the game, with general manager Brandon Beane saying he gave the kicker a hug.I hate thats the kick hes got to live with until next September, Beane said on Tuesday. Cris Carter Jersey I would hope that fans or whoever, if someones giving him a hard time, would take in his career and how hard he works and how much his teammates and this organization believes in him. ... Theres no wavering of support in this building.From South Carolina, Ba s has spent his entire four-year NFL career with the Bills. He was first introduced to Ten Lives two years ago through a nonprofit organization called Show Your Soft Side, which recruits athletes and celebrities to advocate against animal cruelty. Ten Lives is a nonprofit no-kill cat shelter and was established about 24 years ago.LaRu sa said Ba s, who has two cats, immediately warmed to the campaign, which included him posing with strays in photos.They were crawling all over him. It was hysterical, she said.The money raised will go toward providing everything from food to medical services for Wes Hopkins Jersey the cats. Plus, LaRu sa said, the shelter plans to honor Ba s in some form.Bills fans are renown for their charitable donations through the years.Hundreds of thousands of dollars were sent to then-Bengals quarterback Andy Daltons charitable foundation after he led Cincinnati in rallying to beat Baltimore in the 2017 regular-season finale, with the Ravens lo s clinching Buffalo its first playoff berth in 18 seasons.In 2020, more than $1 million in donations were made to Buffalos Oishei Childrens Hospital in honor of quarterback Josh Allen after his grandmother Patricia died.Now its the cats' turn to benefit.I hope this makes him feel better, LaRu sa said. We just want him to know that Ten Lives Club here is his No. 1 fan, and so are the Jalen Mills Jersey cats.___AP NFL: