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The following cats are available through other organizations or as independent
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| FIV + Cats | Incontinence | Neurological | Sight problems | Misc |
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Description: Siamese Color:
seal point Female spayed, 1 Yr "My name is Patty and I'm a
paraplegic which means my back legs don't work well enough so that I can
stand up. They tell me I was stepped on as a little kitten. The nice
people at Polson Animal Clinic got me a cart so that I can run around the
clinic, but I can also pull myself around without my 'wheelchair'. The
folks here really like me; I'm very cute and loving and have just enough
sass to keep them on their toes. Will I get better? I don't know. They say
miracles happen, and in the meantime, I'm enjoying life. Contact: Polson Animal Clinic |
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+ CATS For FIV information please visit: FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors or FIV Fact Sheet or The Truth about Cats and FIV. |
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Molly is such a sweet girl. She was found in Phillipsburg, NJ and was just looking for anyone to love. She is a beautiful, Tabby calico and would love a home of her own. Molly tested positive for FIV. Molly is not aggressive and loves other kitties, so if you are looking for a young cat to be with other FIV cats she would fit in perfectly. Or if you just want one cat she would be just fine, just as long as she gets a lot of attention. With the right nutrition, and a yearly checkup with your vet she should be around for over 15 years. Molly is in otherwise excellent health, so please give this wonderful girl a loving home. Molly is current on all her shots, tested negative for FELV and is spayed. For more information donnacat@comcast.net |
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Romeo was rescued from a local car dealership in Santa Clara,CA. Romeo is six months young and is the sweetest kitten. Romeo loves attention and is the friendliest boy; he sits with you when watching TV, lays with you when sleeping and is always there to say "hi." Plus he loves to play. Romeo has tested positive for FeLV and cannot be adopted into a home with unaffected cats. Romeo would do best with another FeLV kitty or a single household who could give him the love he deserves. Romeo's life started out rough and we would like to see him happy. Adopting him into a home with another kitty or a understanding home is the first option. Romeo shows no signs of the disease right now and just shows his love all day. Despite his rough beginning, Romeo is happy and super sweet. Will you consider adopting Romeo? For more information lislotti@aol.com For FeLV information please visit: The Winn Feline Foundation. |
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Maggie is a gorgeous Calico with lovely, lovely markings, about two years old, and very sweet. Maggie is FIV positive and is otherwise a very healthy cat. She loves to be brushed or have her back scratched and is a perfect lap cat. FIV positive cats can live long, healthy lives. While many FIV positive cats can be placed with other positive cats, Maggie will be happiest if she is an only cat. She loves humans and, while she gets along with other felines, she far prefers human company. Maggie should be indoor only and have her health should monitored closely to watch for any infections. Maggie has been tested negative for FeLV, has been spayed and has all her vaccinations. Maggie is presently living outside of Cloverdale in northern Sonoma County, CA. For more information feline.rescue@yahoo.com |
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OB is FIV positive and so cannot come indoors with his foster's other cats. He currently lives in a shed in a little insulated kitty yurt where he is fed daily. He has been asymptomatic for the last two years. He is a very affectionate, loving cat and would make someone a great pet. He tolerates other cats, but has a submissive personality, so he may be bossed around quite easily. He warms up to strangers pretty easily. He is neutered and up-to-date on all of his shots. He should be adopted into a committed, loving home where he can live as an indoor/outdoor kitty. He now lives in Red Lodge, Montana. For more information mtmildredb@gmail.com |
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Frasier is a 1 1/2 year old male
orange tabby. Frasier tested positive for FELV, but that doesn't stop
him. This cat is full of life and love. His favorite activities include
chasing toys, climbing cat trees, and snuggling in warm laps. Frasier
is a fun boy that likes to follow people around...he is very curious and
playful. Frasier gets along ok with younger cats, but becasue of his
FELV may need to be an only cat. Fraiser is neutered and has
had 2 FVRCP vaccines. Frasier does not want to spend anymore time in a
cage at the shelter...he is ready for his forever home
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12344720 Paws For Love Cat Rescue Inc. |
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Stella is a sweet, loving kitten who
desperately needs a home just as caring as she is. She was found abandoned
in an ally recently, and I took her in and nursed her back to health.
Unfortunately, Stella has been diagnosed with FeLv and might need some
extra care throughout her life. She doesn't let that stop her though:
Stella is active and incredibly playful. She also has developed a great
fondness for hiding in my purse. Because of her infection, Stella
should not be around other uninfected cats. But she would make a great pet
for anyone with another FeLv positive kitty or in a family as a single
cat. She is such a sweet girl, and she deserves a great home.
Contact Kate at katemozynski@gmail.com |
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I found Olive at a gas station not
far from my house. She was very skinny, having only been fed on left over
chicken and other gas station foods. I took her home fed and washed her,
and took her to the vet the next day. She is completely healthy except for
her positive testing of FeLuk. She's put on a normal amount of weight and
is very playful and social, but has had to stay quarantined from
my other cats in the office for the last two weeks.
I have been unsuccessful in all of my attempts to find her a home, and everyone I have contacted has told me to put her to sleep. I have heard of cats with the diagnosis that live long healthy lives, but I just cannot risk the health of my other cats. She's approximately 16 weeks, and has all her vaccinations, but has not been spayed. If I can find a home for her, I will have her spayed. Contact Lauren at lebarnett@gmail.com phone 704-778-6072 |
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I work with Anjellicle Cats Rescue in NYC,
and man the organization's 24-hour hotline. On May 28, 2009, I responded
to a call about a very friendly mother cat with five kittens who had been
born two days earlier in a back yard on Staten Island. When we got there,
there was only one kitten left alive. The mother, who we named Vashti, is
a beautiful, affectionate young cat. She tested positive for FeLV and I
was able to find her placement in a hospice/home in upper NYC. Her baby, Karim, is now 12 weeks old and tested positive at 8 weeks. He has never been sick a day in his life, and is very friendly and very smart - he has learned how to fetch! I am treating him with nosodes and nutritional support in the hope he also can live a long life of 10+ years. Once he is vaccinated, he can go to a home with other FeLV+ cats or as a single cat, hopefully with a family with another animal to play with. He is desperate to play, and it is so hard not to be able to give him a big brother or sister. As I have two negative cats in my tiny NYC apartment, I am not able to keep him. I would love to find this little boy a wonderful home as he so deserves the chance to be a pet! Thanks for looking! Catherine (email: keetainkeeper@aol.com) Location: New York City, NY |
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Hi my name is Lulu. I am a
beautiful little tiger and white girl, my markings are unique. I am
very friendly and love to greet people by standing on my hind legs and
reaching my paws up to them. Lulu is an exceptional kitten who will
make a wonderful companion. Although she has tested positive for the
FELV virus, Lulu doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Right now she is
healthy and happy and just wants to get on with her life. This virus
is not as easily passed to other cats as was once thought, but it is best
she live with cats who are vaccinated against the virus or with other FELV
positive cats. The FELV virus can't be transferred to people or other
species! No one knows how long a cat can live with this virus. Some
live for years and others do not. Lulu knows there is no guarantee how
long any cat will live but she is looking to live a good quality life no
matter what the quantity of her life may be. Lulu is now 11
months old and she has been spayed.
Contact: Cathy CrisscatF@aol.com |
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Jacks is a large kitty with an equally large personality. He's been living with dogs for so long that he thinks he is one! Jacks loves to follow you around from room to room. He also likes to gnaw on you just like a puppy would, but he's careful not to use his claws. He is fine with dogs that don't want to eat him and he's good with other cats but he loves people. He is FIV+ but is otherwise very healthy. We believe he was a stray that was part of a trap, neuter, return. But having tested positive for FIV, he couldn't be returned. Someone must have known what a great cat he is, so they brought him to a vet's office with the hopes of him being adopted out. He is located in Richmond, VA. Please contact Sharon at aarfva@gmail.com for more information. |
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Pie & Puff are 3 month old
brothers that tested positive for Feline Leukemia. They are happy,
adorably mischievous little kitties that love to snuggle. They are
currently residing in a foster home in New York City and
would love to go to a home with someone who will tend to their medical
needs and give them lots of love!
Contact Jan Rosenburg at jandreams2much@hotmail.com |
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3 year old, male tiger cat who desperately
needs a home before it gets any colder outside. He has been named "Toby".
Toby just showed up in my court one day over the summer. My neighbor was
going to keep him. She took him to the vet and the vet diagnosed him with
FIV. Because of an ear infection at the time of the visit, Toby could
not be neutered. Toby is now completely healty. But is still not been
neutered. I have tried every shelter in the maryland area and no one will take an FIV+ cat. I have 2 cats and my neighbor has 2 cats. So, neither of us can adopt him. Toby is very, very sweet and very, very lovable. He is very laid back. Loves to curl up next to you and purr. He is great with kids and great with other animals. Toby honestly just wants to be loved. This poor kitty sleeps on my porch. My neighbor has made him an enclosed bed with blankets but he still sleeps on the bench on my porch. He has this adorable pathetic little face and stares in my front door. It breaks my heart when I have to close the door and that I can't do more. He truly deserves to be loved. He will return the love ten fold. I promise you. Location: Cockeysville, Maryland Contact information: Heather Carson, hcarson0419@hotmail.com |
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Dexter is a sweet male Siamese cat approximately 2 to 3 years old with beautiful markings and a great temperament. He loves people and is the ultimate lap cat! Dexter was a stray kitty apparently left behind by his previous people, who we believe left their home due to foreclosure. He showed up on our doorstep about a month ago extremely malnourished with wounds about his neck and head from a run-in with something larger than a cat, according to our vet. We treated his injuries, gave him antibiotics and lots of love and he has responded very well. We got his shots and had him tested for FIV and FeLV. Unfortunately, Dexter tested positive for FeLV, so it's been extremely challenging to find him a home on our own. Other than his FeLV+ status, he is a healthy boy. We have three other rescue kitties who are not positive for FeLV, so we've had to keep Dexter separated from them. We cannot keep Dexter and need him to find the good home he deserves. We have contacted the local shelters and Siamese rescue groups, but due to his FeLV+ status, they are not able to take or place him. We believe after what he has been through that Dexter deserves to live and find his forever home. If anyone has room in their heart and home for the left-behind kitty we call Dexter, please contact us at sbutler31@verizon.net or call 972-864-2278. We are in Garland, TX and would appreciate any help or advice anyone has for us. |
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his forever home. He is so sweet and as long as he has a lap to sit on,
food to eat and a roof over his head, he is very content. What a sweet boy
he is! Thank you! Shelly Butler 972-864-2278 Garland, TX 75041 sbutler31@verizon.net |
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Lolly is a beautiful blue-cream
tortie female who is as sweet as she can be. Lolly is friendly,
loving and will become your new best friend. Lolly was rescued from
a kill shelter, and just needs a special person who will love her and in
return, will receive love from this darling girl. Lolly is
located in Marin County, CA.
Contact Linda Higgins, lindahiggins319@gmail.com, if you would like to foster or adopt this beautiful girl. Thank you. |
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Breed: DSH
Black & White Meet BillyHolladay: I’m a beautiful tuxedo teenager who has tested positive for the feline leukemia virus, which affects a cat’s immune system. If the virus blooms in me, it means I could become seriously ill quickly & die way before my time. Because of that I know committing to love me is a risk. And I know that somewhere down the line losing me could cause you pain. Right now I’m so healthy & frisky & eager. I yearn to play & romp, get chin scratches & stretch full length without touching a wire wall. Let me stress that what I have definitely cannot be transmitted to you, to your children, your dogs or other non-feline pets. Follow your heart. Seize the moment & make it count as I do daily. After all life comes with no guarantees. What matters is what we do with what we’re given. Come take me home today. To help Billie find a
wonderful forever home, SAFE Haven will provide at no cost to her adopter
all medical care that Billie might need in the future. |
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My cat Gracie was recently diagnosed with feline leukemia virus, and we have 6 other cats and cannot keep her. She is 4-5 years old, and very sweet and friendly, although she can be a little bit jumpy. She is very social, and the worst part of her situation is that she has to be separated from another cat she is very close with. She is currently perfectly healthy. I live in the Austin, Texas area, and I would appreciate any help I could get in finding her a home, potentially with other FeLV+ cats. My phone number is 512-653-5108, so please contact me by that or by e-mail at elenoregoode@gmail.com if there are any other questions about Gracie, or if anyone knows of anyone or any organizations in Austin that specialize in caring for cats with feline leukemia. |
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Momma was an indoor kitty abandoned by someone and found in a neighbors yard along with her five kittens. I am fostering them for the Nine Lives Foundation. Unfortunately they all tested positive for Feline Leukemia. This is a disease that can weaken their immune systems and may shorten their lives but they are capable of living long, happy and healthy lives despite this diagnosis. Their life spans can actually be longer than the the average outdoor cat. Momma and her kitties are all looking for Forever Homes and are desperately hoping someone will answer this prayer for help. Their adoption fee is donation based...they come vaccinated,spayed/neuteredand microchipped! Also 30 Days Free Pet Insurance. Interested parties can meet any one of them upon request. You can see their photos and profiles on the "Adoptable Cats" page at www.NineLivesAdoptions.org Their names are Lacie, Maycee, Gracie, Lucky and Smokee. Nine Lives is giving them a chance to live and be adopted to a caring, loving special person or family. They would love to be adopted with one of their siblings if you have the room. If you are someone who can give them that opportunity, please contact us. You won't regret it. They are precious and would be truly grateful!! Please Email Foster Mom at kathykitties@yahoo.com for more information. Location:
Foster Home in Mesa, AZ 85209 |
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Zoe is a beautiful 18-month-old manx. She is a very affectionate, tolerant and an outgoing feline. She has urinary incontinence inherited due to a spinal defect, sometimes seen in the manx breed. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccines. She needs a foster home or an adopter with a loving heart, time and willingness to work with a special needs cat. For more information boxergirl38@yahoo.com |
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This is a three-year-old, female cat that has a chronic problem of incontinence. There does not seem to be a kidney problem or infection. She is healthy except for this problem, spayed and current with her shots. She responds to hormones and PPA a little bit but it is still not enough to allow living with her indoors. She is in Hyde Park, Chicago, but can go any distance to bring her to the right home. She is very affectionate and playful and loves being around people. She is in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. For more information annat22@gmail.com |
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Garth is a handsome two-year-old special needs Manx cat. He came to AFRP 18 months ago from the Salinas Animal Services, and has been in long term foster care. He is an affectionate, loving kitty who gets along great with other cats and loves to play with dogs. Garth does have problems with incontinence, an issue that many Manx cats inherit genetically. Garth is looking for a safe outdoor home or an indoor/outdoor home with someone that is set up to take care of the special needs of an incontinent cat. Garth is being fostered in Pacific Grove, California. For more information info@animalfriendsrescue.org |
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Spike is an exceptionally sweet Manx
(tailless) kitten who needs to wear diapers and receive regular cleanings,
because he is incontinent. Aside from this, he is perfectly
house-friendly. Spike's foster family rescued him from death row at a
county shelter, but cannot keep him. We are desperate for any alternative
to putting him to sleep. We would be willing to personally transport him
anywhere in the western U.S. He is currently located in San Clemente,
California. Contact phone is 323-365-3359 Contact email is adnymarcus@gmail.com |
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Iceey is as bright as a new copper penny in her coloring and intelligence. She has figured out how to open the sliding glass door, pocket doors, cabinets, and drawers. She loves to play soccer, tag, and tug with her adopted siblings and when she is tired or in need of a hug loves to cuddle on laps, curl around necks, or where ever the nearest person happens to be. She was severely injured when she was very young. Her lower abdomen was bruised almost black all the way across and the tip of her left ear was black. She could not move her hind legs or tail and had no response to touch or painful stimuli in those areas up to her mid back. There were no open wounds, but she was in shock and trembling. The vet got her started on prednisone and a therapy schedule that included swimming by my vet. She absolutely hated it but did it faithfully and slowly she went from dragging her hind legs, to wobbly stumbles, to now. She still has a slight sway to the right but she runs, jumps, climbs, everything that kittens are supposed to do she can do. Her tail was amputated when she was spayed because the feeling never returned and she could only lift it a few inches off the floor. Her balance has improved with the tail gone. She no longer needs to be stimulated to empty her bowels and bladder but wears a diaper when she goes out and at night. There is hope that more improvement could occur, she is young and everyday she gets stronger. For more information jake.beverley@sbcglobal.net |
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WATCH MY VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-ahfFWiFRk When Opie's family lost their home, this charming Bombay mix kitty became an orphan. Opie is a quirky little cat that has won the hearts of Bideawee staff. Since moving into an office here, away from other cats, she has really come out of her shell. According to the woman she shares an office with, there is not a moment in the day when Opie isn't touching her, whether she is sprawled across her lap, sharing the chair, or twisting through her legs. She is a real entertainer - just watch her video to see her unique personality! Opie is about 3 years & 9 months old. She would be a great companion in a mellow household, as an only cat. audrey.fisher@bideawee.org Bideawee, Manhattan |
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Casey is a three-year-old cat who weighs about 9 pounds. He is a sweet cat who is litter box trained. Casey is also blind, but he may be able to see large shapes or shadows. Casey currently lives with dogs and is fine with them as long as they are ok with him. He does not like to be scared by a dog coming up to him too fast, but if they are friends he will love all over the dog. Casey is very friendly with people and other cats. He is in Ashland, VA. For more information terri@barkva.org For information about living with a blind cat please visit Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary. |
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Anela (a.k.a Little Blind Girl)
Love is blind the saying goes, that is very true for Anela. Once you meet that little girl, you will fall in love with her, blindly. It is hard to notice that Anela (angel in Hawaiian) is blind because she has cortical blindness, so the eyes are not affected, it is a problem with the brain. Because of that she also has seizures, but that will not prevent her from enjoying a happy kitty life. She was recently started on some medicine for the seizures and has been seen by a neurologist. Anela is an amazingly sweet girl, and has learned to manage exceedingly well in her foster home. Now she just needs a safe, indoor home where she will lead a full and enjoyable life. She is about 4 month old. If you are interested in meeting Anela, please call 831-338-8007 or e-mail isapokepsi@yahoo.fr |
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A Bideawee "Second Start" cat, we
pulled Mr. Magoo out of the city shelter, where he landed after he
was picked up as a stray. Strangely, he was already neutered - did someone
actually abandon this helpless sweetheart? Mr. Magoo was born with a
condition that made him blind. He is about 2 years old and has mastered
his handicap quite well. He is particularly active with other cats and
would love a play buddy. Mr. Magoo is a wonderful boy. Come see him at
Bideawee today!
WATCH MY VIDEO: audrey.fisher@bideawee.org Bideawee, Manhattan |
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Babe is a friendly cat with crossed eyes. He can get around on his own
well, but when approaching and handling him you need to be slow and
gentle or he may get spooked. He gets along well with other cats and
loves sitting in sunny windows. Babe is front declawed, is up to date
with all his shots and has been neutered and microchipped. He is in
Monmouth County, NJ
For more information carolineanncowen@aol.com |
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Have you ever felt so scared, you wanted to huddle up in a ball and tell everyone to just stay away? That is how poor JJ feels when he is at adoption events. What he does not know is that his swatting and hissing is scaring away everyone who might be able to give him what he wants most, a loving home of his own. He is sure to love you once he gets over his fear and starts to trust you. He is a snuggly couch potato when you want him to be, and ready to chase when you want to play. JJ likes to be spoiled by his special human so it may not work to introduce him to a household full of other creatures or children. But still, he dreams that there is a place for him. Would you like to meet him? JJ is nine years old, is current on his vaccinations and is neutered. He has diabetes (easily treated with an injection twice a day), gum disease and allergies (also easily treated with pills). He knows he does not stand out among other cats since he is old and he has special needs. But is there someone out there who might like a sweet guy to snuggle with until the end of his days? He only asks that you make his last years his best. JJ is located in Richmond, CA. For more information emaillauraj@gmail.com |
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Around December 2008, 11 year old Vito
was diagnosed with feline diabetes. At the same time, Vito’s mom was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. Vito’s care and treatment was been put on hold, as she is on her own medical journey. She was hoping that through a change in diet he could at least be comfortable and she could prolong the need for daily insulin shots. But this was naive and over the past months, his health has failed. He has lost weight, is rather lethargic and has become increasingly affectionate and needing of attention. Vito has been a wonderful companion. He is friendly and intuitive. He loves being scratched under the chin and occasionally will stick his tongue out at you, but he's not being rude, just cute. Currently Vito’s mom is waiting to undergo a stem cell transplant and because of her suppressed immune system it will be impossible for her to keep any pets of any kind. She can no longer commit the time or the financial resources to take care Vito the way that he deserves. Her hope is to find a shelter or a person that could take care of a diabetic kitty- who may very well have a few more happy years in him, if only he had the proper medication.If you are interested in adopting Vito, please email oldcatwoman46@comcast.net Vito lives in Vancouver, Washington and is being fostered by a volunteer at Furry Friends www.furryfriendswa.org |
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PEPPER is a 10 year old (born
1/1999), domestic short hair, black female cat that is all 4-paws
declawed. Her challenge is that she has severe flea allergies and
occasionally gets a hot-spot from an allergic reaction. If kept on
regular flea prevention, she seems to do fine. Pepper is a
completely indoor kitty due to her declawed status. Pepper also has
alopecia (balding) and her fur is sparse on her backend. Just a part
of her genetic make-up, aging process and partially a result of her
allergies. Her favorite past-times are napping, being petted and
looking out the window. She is a quiet and sweet cat. She is
litter box trained and gets along with other pets, although she would
probably LOVE to be an only pet in a home with her person or family.
She is negative for feline leukemia/FIV, has been vaccinated, had a dental
cleaning and a complete Senior Blood panel (WNL) within the last year.
She is also spayed of course.
Pepper is being fostered in Murray, KY, located in the southwest corner of the state. She would love a quieter and permanent home to spend her Golden Years. Please contact us at paws2consider@bellsouth.net (Cat Adoption Program Contact with the Humane Society of Calloway County) if interested in our Pepper |
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WATCH MY VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QEvauHzcM
If you were to ask the 4th floor staff about a tabby named Ralph, you'd see face after face melt into a smile. We would call out for him: "Ralphie!" And he'd saunter over and cry out a greeting, or we might hunt him down in one of his favorite hiding spots. We would tell you he is nicknamed The Mayor for his unrelenting efforts to befriend the other cats, never dissuaded by swats or hisses. We'd explain how Ralph bonds strongly to his caretakers, but when anyone dressed in scrubs appears to give him his insulin, how quickly he will turn and run! You would hear about his endlessly entertaining quirks, such as his Elvis grin, and his need to scratch the floor before he drinks from his bowl. You'd also come to know about the moments we cherish, when Ralphie rolls over for a belly rub and looks us in the eye with a warm, wise look of gratitude. We would reflect on how much this once sullen and frightened 8 year old cat has changed in the year he has been with us; how he bravely overcame the scars of abandonment. We would tell you that we will miss Ralph dearly when his forever family finally finds him. When that day comes, we'll smile through our tears. audrey.fisher@bideawee.org Bideawee, Manhattan |
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