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He's an unwanted scaredy cat!
Have you ever felt so scared, you wanted to huddle up in a ball and tell everyone to just stay away? That's how poor JJ feels when he's at adoption events. What he doesn't 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's sure to love you once he gets over his fear and starts to trust you. He's 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's a place for him. Would you like to meet him?
This orange lap cat was headed to the shelter where his days were surely numbered. We took him in to our foster program, and promised that from now on, there will always be somebody who cares about him and looks after him. But the clock has really been ticking, and we're afraid he's getting discouraged! He desperately needs a home and someone he can trust. He desperately needs you.
JJ is 9 years old, is up to date 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 doesn't stand out among other cats since he's 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. Please have a high fence if you plan to let him out and time to give him lots of love. JJ is located in Richmond, CA. Please call his foster mom Laura at 510-504-0975 or emaillauraj@gmail.com. She will be so happy to talk to you.

 

TWO FRIENDS' TAIL!!!
Happenstance? Destiny? Who knows what brought these two fighters together. Whatever the force, both benefit. Both had a rough start in life and both have overcome those disadvantages.
Nugget is nearly blind because of persistent papillary membranes where the iris has run over into the pupil. That has left him with cataracts. Sadly, nothing can be done about the ppm’s and cataracts and will eventually be completely blind. He also has entropion, which are inverted eyelids. He will be undergoing a procedure to fix the inverted eyelids. Because of the allergies in the household, the owner tossed Nugget outside to fend for himself. Living outdoors is difficult enough for a cat with normal vision, but exceedingly dangerous for one with little vision. Yet Nugget survived. More than once cars veered around him as he lay basking in the sun on the warm road. Certainly, he contended with the elements, predators, and illness. Yet he survived. So did Mouse, who was born in a hoarder’s home, where conditions were appalling. The house, filled with innumerable animals was filthy with feces, urine, and flea infested. Like Nugget, Mouse survived out of sheer will and luck.
When Nugget came into foster care, he was very observant of his new home, taking his time to know it so he would not bump into things. His superior sense of smell helped him to learn quickly. In no time, he knew where his food dish and the litter box were located. Keen hearing alerted him to more on back The presence of someone to pet him, love him, and
scratch him in his favorite spot on his back near his tail. But, the other pets in the home shunned him. Sensing his vulnerability, another foster attacked him. Nugget was the odd cat out….no friends among the other animals.
Then Mouse came. At first, they were kept separate until Mouse was cleared as disease free. Then they met at Petsmart adoptions. Scarce cages for all the animals caused them to be put in the same cage. Almost immediately Mouse lay beside Nugget. Mouse enclosed nugget with his paws. They had found comfort in a friend. When they went back to their foster home, they were inseparable. They were pals.
These are two special cats who need a home where they are protected and loved. They have survived the unthinkable; yet they opened their hearts to each other. Their example should teach us all not to give up, to be strong in the face of adversity, to always keep our hearts open. Consider bringing Mouse and Nugget into your family. Let them be an encouragement to you, to always be open to friendship even from the most unlikely places. Be a part of their journey. Adopt Mouse and Nugget. And if you can’t, please consider contributing to the fund for eye surgery for Nugget. Both are up to date on vaccines, and neutered Nugget and Mouse are being fostered by Melissa , 
Contact: Melissa Hudson  mvelvet10@yahoo.com   Gaheartland Humane Society

 

Jack and Jill are two beautiful Manx kittens born 3-15-08.  They were brought into PetSmart where we do our adoptions in Newnan, GA.  They were the last two and litter and no one wanted them.  I knew what would happen if they were taken to animal control and I just couldn't handle that so of course I said I would foster them.
They have both been to the vet and Jill is still dealing with diarrhea. They are both incontinent and from what I understand there is no chance that they will get better.
These two babies are very sweet and Jack is very protective of his sister. If I take her to clean her up Jack cries until he can see her.  The both wear diapers and onesies to keep them on.  That has made their problem more manageable.
These two wonderful kittens deserve a special home where they can be loved and cared for.  They will return the love with their sweet purring and falling a sleep on your lap.
If you are interested in adopting these special needs kittens or have any questions please e-mail me at llearhart@charter.net

Rahway, NJ.   Toby and Lucy are approximately 8 weeks old. They were both born missing a portion of one of their hind legs. They get around well by hopping. Toby is missing only his toes, but it seems to be painful for him to put any weight on the rest of his limb. He may require another amputation in the future. For the meantime, he just hops around like Lucy. Lucy is missing her leg right below the knee. She is slower to get around than Toby, but gets along just fine.
Toby is the adventurous brother. He is very curious and was always the first kitten to figure things out. He learned how to eat dry food when he was 3 weeks old! He also loves attention and has a mighty purr!! He is also extremely patient and has a wonderful temperament.
Lucy is the cuddler. She developed a tad slower than her siblings because of her more significant disability. Because of this, she was always sitting in my lap. Whenever I walk into their room, she looks up at me with the cutest face that is begging me to sit down so she can crawl into my lap. She is the sweetest girl with a calm and loving personality.
Toby and Lucy need a family who will love them for who they are. They need someone to constantly inspect their limbs to make sure they don't develop sores that could lead to an additional amputation. They also need a family that is financial able and willing to pay for any additional surgeries if it becomes necessary. These two kittens are precious and full of energy. They will make a wonderful addition to any family!
Laura Ramsower laura.ramsower@gmail.com

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 about Garth, please contact info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call 831-333-0722.  

This is GOLDIE . . . .  . . . and she is urgently in need of being rescued! Goldie is sweet and black and her only crime is drinking a lot of water and urinating a lot (in her litter box)! She has been taken to two different vets who checked her for kidney function and diabetes but everything was clear except a bladder infection. She completed a series of medication for the bladder infection.  Goldie has been a the shelter since October and she is now living on borrowed time. She is only one year old and it is unbearable to think that she is about to loose her life just because she urinates more than normal. We believe there is a loving home waiting somewhere for pretty little Goldie, but she has no more time left at the shelter to wait for her home to find her!  We love Goldie and believe in her so much that we will see that she is spayed and vaccinated prior to going into rescue!  Will you please make room at your rescue shelter for this sweet kitty so that she can have the time she needs to find her Forever Home?     DeAnn Brannaman - Volunteer   Cedar Rapids Animal Control Shelter   319-360-5692 bdeann@aol.com

My name is Sandy Masri, and I found a stray cat who was in desperate need of medical attention. I took her to the Vet and he confirmed that the cat is Diabetic. Per the doctor's advice, I kept the cat at his office so he can give her/him fluids. After two or three days though, I will have to take him back.

 I am unable to keep the cat since I already have a cat and cannot afford to take in another one. I also am unable for other reasons as well. At the same time, I do not want the cat to get euthanized since all she needs is insulin. She is extremely friendly (actually, friendlier than my own cat).

 Please let me know if you would be able to assist in this situation. sandymasri@yahoo.com

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This long-haired, black and white Manx kitty answers to the name “Puddles” and wins every heart she encounters with her extremely sweet and affectionate nature. As a result of over-breeding, Puddles’ bottom curves downward, a consequence of having two missing vertebrae as opposed to just the one that signifies the tail-less Manx. After a challenging beginning in life, Puddles has learned to urinate, though she’s physically unable to avoid urinating on herself. Puddles needs a daily bath and as much affection as possible to satiate her tremendous need for cuddly love. For contact information: Safe Haven for Animals, Phone: 602-926-8454, Email: info@azshfa.org      Web Page     

 

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I have a 9 year old DSH.  She's spayed, front declawed, and micro-chipped.  She has Intention Tremors (Cerebral Palsy) and epilepsy.  Her epilepsy is treated with twice a day Phenobarbital.  I have had her since she was 4 weeks old.  She has a wonderful temperment and gets along well with people and other pets. However, over the past year, she has started peeing and pooping out of her litter box.  I have a one month old baby.  I don't want him around the poop and pee. Please let me know if you could place her with another home. Thanks, Stacey Fenton 919.389.3165

 

I have a 7 year old mix breed cat that i need to find a good home. He is a very lovable cat, however needs to be the only cat preferably. He has always been around other dogs, and gets along very well with them as long as they are not agressive. He has been raised with another cat, but he tended to try to dominate this other cat. I feel he would do best with a female owner, due to the fact he has always preferred women to men. I am having to get rid of him (it's breaking my heart) due to my fiance' being highly allergic to him. It is a choice that i never wanted to have to make. My cat and i have always had each other. I actually sort of rescued him myself, i found him as a very tiny kitten on my doorstep during a very bad thunderstorm about 7 years ago. I have been trying to find a good home for him, but no one i currently know is looking for a cat. I didn't want to give him to just anyone due to him being so special to me. If anyone can help me out i would appreciate it tremendously. i would prefer someone in the mooresville or martinsville area, due to me living in martinsville. I don't want to send him too far away in case it doesn't work out. Also he is current on all of his shots, and in great health. charles kelsheimer <chuckta@sbcglobal.net>

I have a young rescued Himalyan blend.  She has had all but four teeth removed and probably will evidently lose those.  She had dental surgery two months ago and has recovered from that quite well.  She did have a condition  **  that was treated early and she will be fine.  She will need vet follow ups periodically to check the health of her mouth.  She is very sweet but will do better if she is the only cat in the house.  I have eight other rescued cats that intimidate her.  She will require the right person to care for her dental needs.  She is a sweetie as they all are.  She has had a rough life being a &dumped" cat.  I want her to be content.  We are located in Martinsville, IN 46151.  Approximately 25 miles south of Indianapolis. R Pelouch <pelouch@sbcglobal.net>

** The biopsy diagnosis for her incredibly bad gums is:  Marked lymphoplasmacyte gingivitis with polyp formation.  She was not able to eat prior to having her teeth removed.  She was literally a backbone with a large mat of fur when she found us.  At this time she is doing well on soft food which she has to have from now on.  She (hopefully) was treated early enough to stem the course of the infection.  She will require periodic vet visits to check the gums around the remaining four teeth.  These four need to be brushed once a week.  Our vet said eventually these will have to be removed. 

We have a 4 week old female kitten who was left by her mother because she has only 3 legs. She has been checked out by a vet and is in otherwise good health. She gets around pretty good. We have other strays that we are trying to find homes for,but  my main concern is getting "Sandy" adopted. I am including a photo. We live in Ozone Park, NY My phone is 646-226-4518 Email is cactus105@yahoo.com Sincerely, Tom Amendola   posted 8-22-07

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