The cats you see on this page are special needs felines. Most of these are in permanent foster but we still need sponsors for their special medications and care. Some of their stories are as heartbreaking as their impossible or hard-to-place status!
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AUDREY
DOB 1994
This old girl would sure appreciate a loving, calm home where she could
spend the rest of her years napping peacefully in a sunny window.
Audrey is a long-haired torbie that enjoys being petted and
brushed. She would make a perfect companion for a senior citizen like herself.
**Audrey has recently been put on a daily medication she will require for the rest of her life** |
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"PLEASE ADOPT US TOGETHER!"
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CURLY
DOB APRIL 2005 AND
THOMAS
DOB MARCH 1996 SENIOR CAT Curly is a neutered odd-eyed white Cornish Rex mix. His very best buddy and surrogate father is another available foster cat, Thomas. They need to be placed together. Thomas has been back with Pet Refuge since 2003 after being returned to us following the divorce of his family. He is a sweet giant of a cat who is good with kids and dogs as well as kittens and other outgoing cats. He has been on insulin shots for several years with no complications. The shots are easy to give and the total cost for a year of supplies is well under $100. Won't you consider this dynamic duo !?! (KP)
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DOB 2002 SENIOR CAT
Chessie is a sweet, short-haired, black female. She has a
*neurological issue that makes her walk like a drunken sailor, but
that doesn't slow her down. She gets around just fine and doesn't
require any special medical attention. She just needs your loving
attention and a place in your home!
*A mild form of cerebellar hypoplasia - not the
severe case like Laura (see below) has. This is a condition that the cat
is born with, it is not contagious nor does it progress with age. This
condition causes her to be slightly un-coordinated when she runs or
walks. It doesn't affect her quality of life in any way.
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PETIE DOB 1996 SENIOR CAT DECLAWED Petie is a very mellow and friendly 12 year old neutered and declawed Maine Coon mix. He is diabetic and on twice daily insulin shots which he doesn't mind at all. Please consider this nice older fellow! KP AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION |
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LAURA (DOB October 2006)
Would you please be my sponsor? My name is Laura and I was born in
October of 2006. I was brought to Pet Refuge when I was four weeks old.
I was born with cerebellar hypoplasia which affects my motor skills.
Actually, I cannot walk but am able to drag myself short distances with
my front legs. I need to be placed in the litter box several times
a day since I am unable to do this by myself. I am a very lovable and
happy kitty despite my problems. I have very attentive foster parents
and foster kitties that I get along with and enjoy very much.
JAM
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LIBBY
(DOB July 2006) Libby is a feisty little girl who really enjoys life. She likes to play and she likes to snuggle. Libby tested positive for Feline Leukemia. She came to us with five babies who, sadly, did not survive. When she was taken to the vet to be spayed it was discovered that she has a serious heart murmur. On a scale of 1 - 6 with 6 being the most serious, Libby is a 4. Libby is in a permanent foster home and is enjoying her precious life. Please consider sponsoring Miss Libby to help pay for her medical expenses. MC Click here to sponsor Libby in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program
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WEEBLES (DOB 1999) Weebles is a special needs permanent foster cat that is in desperate need of sponsors. He was found as a stray on the side of the road and after testing was done on him, it was determined that he has "cerebellum hypoplasia" (somewhat like cerebral palsy in humans). He's a super sweet and playful cat even though he has no ability to walk alone. He's placed by his food and water and on puppy pads at least 4 times a day. Even though Weebles cannot walk alone a K-9 cart was made special for him. Unfortunately it wasn't quite right in construction and needs some modifications to work. We are looking for a local talented welder to help rebuild Weebles' cart to work with his needs. AM |
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HOWIE
(DOB 1993) Howie is a neutered male with some very striking colors to his tabby coat. He's a real sweetie who relaxes in and out of his cage whenever he pleases. Howie is a special needs cat in search of sponsors while living in his permanent foster home. He has asthma and is on medication twice a day mixed into his wet food. Howie is a gem and very loved by his foster family. AM Click here to sponsor Howie in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program
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MAGGIE MAE
(DOB 2003)
Meow, my name is Maggie Mae, aka Chatty Catty. I talk all the
time. I'm a very big, friendly, brown tabby spayed female. I'm
litter box trained and need to be the only feline in your house due to
being Feline Leukemia Positive, but I love friendly dogs. Please consider me to
make your home complete.
JAM
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DUFFY
Duffy is a lovely gray and white tuxedo female. Duffy was born Dec. 1994 and is front foot declawed. She has recently been diagnosed with cancer and needs all the good thoughts and prayers (along with sponsors) she can get. Update:Duffy has recently been placed in a loving foster home so she can receive the one on one attention that she so deserves and needs at this time. Update #2: Duffy had to be brought back to our shelter due to stress in her foster home. Please consider sponsoring Duffy so she can continue to get the medical care she deserves. Click here to sponsor Duffy in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program
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RAGTIME (DOB 1998?) Ragtime's story:
Click here to sponsor Ragtime in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program |
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GARFIELD FRONT FOOT DECLAWED When you think of the comic strip, Garfield, a huge orange, lazy cat immediately comes to mind! Well, we have the "real" Garfield at our shelter. The orange tabby declawed male is just as big and "relaxed" -- NOT LAZY, he says -- as you always imagined. Unfortunately, Garfield is special because he has a condition called "Horner's Syndrome," which means something one of his eyes is smaller than the other and he tilts his head a bit to one side. The good news is that Horner's syndrome is not painful. It just looks abnormal. In a lot of cases, the cat simply grows out of it. Garfield also has some litterbox issues that we are hoping a patient owner will be able to work with. (AM) |
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VICTOR Could you think of Victor and sponsor him? He was found as a stray, with his eyes sealed shut from a severe infection. Luckily, neither eye had to be removed, but they are cloudy and his eye sight is very limited. It has gotten so bad that Victor is scared of all noises and voices until he identifies his foster mom. Fortunately, Victor has a very patient and generous foster home but any and all sponsorships are welcome for the duration of his life. (Kim) |
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DOB 2004
Sylvester is a handsome black & white tuxedo cat with an adorable
black nose. He is a curious, spirited (& sometimes downright
ornery) boy that liked to keep track of everything that was going on
in our Main Cat Room. Sylvester can be a bit of a handful so he is
a very lucky boy to have found a permanent foster home willing to
put up with his "quirks"!
Click here to sponsor Sylvester in
our Sponsor-A-Pet Program
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DOB 2002 Zephyr is a very lucky cat who gets his name from his benefactor! A young foreign college student took a liking to a stray in his apartment complex but could not keep him. He fed him and kept him safe for several months (with the help of some other students) until we had room to accept him into our system. Zephyr is a friendly and acrobatic cat but has a tendency towards being bossy and was very much in charge of all the residents and MCR visitors. He is playful but because he could get downright ornery with his playmates he was very lucky to find a permanent foster home able to deal with all of his "quirks". Click here to sponsor Zephyr in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program
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JAX (DOB 1990) Jax is an older black and white male that was originally very shy but has learned to trust and love in his permanent foster home. Unfortunately for this older feline, most of his teeth are gone so he needs special food so he can eat well. AM |
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