In April, we celebrated 29 adoptions:
11 stressed cats found the courage to blossom and feel safe with new guardians and in new homes.
7 sick and injured cats received the medical care they needed to thrive in loving homes.
5 bonded pairs went home with their best friends.
3 seniors found adopters who saw beauty in their ages.
2 cats found adopters who continue to lovingly provide their medical care.
2 black cats sparkled and caught the attention they deserved.
1 cat with FIV found a caring and attentive adopter who saw past this stigma.
Below, you’ll find just a few of the cats we helped in April — cats we wouldn’t be able to help without your support! Thank you for being a part of our Cat Town community, and being a reason why we can share these happy success stories with you today.
Sugar, a 13-year-old tabby with bright adoring emerald eyes, was one of 17 cats who came to the city shelter from a home with too many animals. Her fur had been severely matted and needed to be shaved everywhere except her face, and after arriving at Cat Town, she received full-mouth extractions to treat severe stomatitis. Despite going through these uncomfortable medical procedures, Sugar quickly made herself known as a cuddly sweetheart. She would immediately purr when people entered her room, and happily drool as she made biscuits in their laps, making herself right at home. This petite lady was adopted by a cat-savvy person with another senior cat, and who was ready to take care of and show patience toward Sugar’s unique medical needs. They tell us: “Sugar is doing well. She is affectionate and has a great purr. She has found her spot on top of the sofa and sleeps there during the day except for her sun time. My sliding doors are on the south side of the house, so she lies there in the sunshine when it’s warm.”
Sweet 15-year-old Catherine had been surrendered to the shelter twice: once for urinating outside her litter box, and again 10 years later when her medical needs became too difficult for her guardians to maintain. When she arrived at Cat Town, the senior tortie’s medical exams revealed that she had Stage 2 kidney disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and arthritis. On top of this, the sweet gal had little appetite, and a picky palate when she did. With a special diet, monthly Solensia injections, attentive hand-feeding of stinky delicious foods, and of course, a lot of love, Catherine found good health and leaned into her magnetic spirit. Her gentle air biscuits and sweet cuddles attracted the attention of adopters who were happy to stay vigilant with this tiny princess’ medical needs, and we’re thrilled to see her adopted away with them!
After his guardian passed away, 17-year-old Luke was understandably angry and scared to find himself at the shelter. He huddled at the back of his cage, wide-eyed, and hissed when people tried to pet or feed him — but with time, he began accepting pets and purred when he received affection. In our foster program, Luke found his comfort zone and thrived, bonding with his foster guardian so deeply that his foster decided to adopt Luke! His foster told us, “I’ve really fallen in love with him — he seems so happy and comfortable with me, and I’m thrilled to be his forever home.” We’re so grateful to see how well Luke and his new guardian get along, and to know this senior gentleman is receiving the love and support he deserves.
Two-year-old Claire arrived at the shelter a pregnant stray who would hiss at strangers with her ears flat, but sometimes lean into pets and purr. We brought this shy and sensitive girl into our foster program, and her foster guardians patiently gave her space and time to warm up to them and her new home. She soon revealed herself a “cuddle queen” – the title given by her fosters to describe how safe and loved Claire seems to feel when she’s in their laps sleeping, purring, or making biscuits. We’re so grateful to see Claire adopted into a loving home where her sweet playfulness can shine!
Walter was a stray cat when he arrived at the shelter, and although he loved pets, they sometimes were too much for him. We knew he liked other cats, so we got him into a studio where The Dude helped him find his inner chill. No matter how weird or wild Walter got, The Dude stayed calm and friendly, holding his own like only the best of friends can do. They were a fantastic pair from the get go: The Dude may have been shy and slow to explore, but Walter helped him feel safe; Walter settled into some healthy new habits with support from a behavior plan our Program Director created for him, and eventually the pair found their flow in foster, where their personalities truly blossomed. These boys found their footing by leaning on one another, and it wasn’t long before someone saw just how special they are. Their adopter reached out to us for a bonded pair, and it was love at first sight. They tell us that both are settling in wonderfully, and report that Walter, now Wesley, receives all the company, toys, headbutts he desires, and The Dude, now Teddy, has found bliss in cozy fleece blankets and butt pats
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our APRIL Adoptions
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