Some cats come to us in need of a little love and a little time to learn how to trust humans again.
Our team received an email from a family unable to care for their cats any more. They had mentioned that they were “kittens,” but in reality, they were full grown cats living in a cramped dog crate outside a home. In trying to keep the cats safe, the caretakers had locked them in a very unhealthy environment. All four of the cats were in a crate with only had a small space to sleep, eat their food, get water and use the litter box. We knew we had to get the cats as soon as possible.
The first pair of cats came in terrified but very easy to handle. They enjoyed being petted and loved. We named them Dogwood and Dandelion since we knew they would genuinely bloom in our care.
When the final two sisters arrived in our care, they appeared to have much more severe emotional problems. They enjoyed petting but were so terrified that they were unwilling to even walk around a cage. They were virtually frozen in fear. These girls would take more time to recover, but we knew they would become sweet and beautiful girls. The cute little girls were named Hibiscus and Honeysuckle.
Over the next few weeks, they slowly started coming out of their shells and showing us their beautiful personalities. Once they cleared isolation, they were put in a large colony room together. It was amazing! They were back together with their siblings but had so much space to stretch and explore. Every week they improved. We did quickly learn that they had formed bonded pairs. Dandelion and Dogwood were always together. Hibiscus and Honeysuckle have slept in the same bed together since they came to us.
All four cuties found homes quickly this summer. Thanks to your donations were able to take the time needed to build trust with cats and get them ready to be the best cats ever!
By Dr. Jennifer Bledsoe-Nix
