CAT TOWN BLOG
Changing Minds About FeLV
Every year, shelters and rescues across the country take in cats with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Although minds are changing around FeLV, many organizations still believe no one will adopt these cats.
That’s because feline leukemia is unpredictable. Half the cats with FeLV live long, symptom-free lives. The other half succumb to lymphoma —and there’s no way of knowing whether they’ll have years or days to live. Even with that uncertainty, these cats deserve every chance at finding a loving home.
Cat Town is a Lifeline for Seniors Like Tony
Most senior cats who find themselves in a shelter cage share some variation of the same story.
One day, their person dies. They lose the only friend they’ve ever known — and now that they’re older, nobody wants to care for them. The city shelter steps in to keep them from becoming homeless, but with so few resources, the shelter can’t make up for the loss of the cat's family, their home, and even the little comforts in life — a window to look out of, a bed, a favorite toy.
It takes an exceptional cat, like Tony, to rise above these circumstances.
November 2018 Adoptions
Helping senior cats like Kitsy, Baji, and Yoshi is always a priority at Cat Town, but it’s extra special to us during November’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Thank you to everyone who helped our adopted seniors find their way home!
Friday Pep Talk: Smallz
Ok Smallz, this is your week! You’re going to get adopted, you just have to show everyone your sweet self. Be brave you wonderful boy!
Dr. Bruce's Prescription for the Perfect Work-Life Balance
My name is Bruce, and I am a cat. While my fellow felines spend their days lazing around and looking cute, I am doing lifesaving work. In fact, I’m in the process of saving one life in particular: my mom’s.
A scraggly, FIV+ cat just asking to be loved
Eddie came to us as a shabby foster cat. He had a gum infection that made it painful for him to groom, and because of his FIV, and the severity of his condition, it was going to take a while to get him back into good health. Over the next several months Cat Town helped us cycle through medication, vet visits, and teeth removals until Eddie was out of pain. It took removing all but his last two teeth before he showed improvement, but after months of medical care and, I'd like to think, our boundless love for Eddie, he finally stabilized.