March was rescued off the streets in late March. She was very thin and very frightened. She has since been spayed, tested for FeLV/FIV (she’s negative) and been given her vaccinations. She is very playful and very loving and needs a home with lots of attention. March was six months old when we rescued her.
These two cats were adopted and are now living happily in Maine with their new family, angora goats, and chickens.
Frankie has been adopted to a family with two children who just lost their beloved cat of 18 years. He is happily living with his new family and is running through the house (hardwood floors allow him to skid across the room with his toys), likes to sleep in his new dad’s lap and spends his nights on the bed with one of his child persons. He has made quite a transition from his rescue from the Frankford Avenue el tracks.
Murray was adopted by an older man and his caregiver. Murray now lives in a beautiful artist’s loft with huge windows and a grand view of the city. He’s made himself at home and has brought much joy to his new family and their friends.
Dave was adopted by a young lady who, despite her allergies, instantly fell in love with him. They immediately bonded and Dave now lives in a large house with her and her family.
Mr. Cake is adored in his new home. He’s now “Marble” and is the delight of all who meet him. He most recently charmed everyone at the family Easter gathering. No one could believe such a sweet cat had suffered as horribly as he had at the hands of his former “owner”. Marble’s future is as bright as his past was grim. We couldn’t have wished for a happier outcome.
Baxter has finally found a good home with a family and another older cat. Baxter had a difficult time adjusting to life off the streets and is now very settled in his new home where he enjoys playing, stalking the other cat and being loved.
Darla is a handful--literally. One of the Holstein clan of feral cats we tend at FFUR (so named because of their distinctive black and white markings), Darling Darla as we call her has a few issues. She’s loving--on her own terms. But being caged has made her less docile than she was when we first rescued her. She provides a challenge for whoever takes her in and does not get along with other cats. But she is getting better with people every day and would benefit from a loving and patient home. She is in perfect health and just over a year old. She has been spayed and is up to date on all her vaccinations.
We have received many calls and emails lately from people wanting to turn in cats. Unfortunately, like most shelters we are full to capacity and as a private shelter we have very limited resources.
Should you find a stray or have a cat of your own that you want to place, please take those cats to PAACA or PAWS. They have a fairly good record on adoptions and do make every effort to place cats.
If you think a cat would be better living on the street than being taken to a shelter and possibly euthanized, think again. The average life-span for a stray cat on the street is three years, maximum. During that period of time they starve, are riddled with illness, get hit by cars, are tortured by teenagers.
It is far kinder to take a cat to a shelter than to leave it on the street. We urge you to help take responsibility for the over-population of domestic pets which would not be on the streets if not for people. Sometimes saving a cat means saving them from a fate worse than a painless euthanasia.
---Victoria Brownworth
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Theodore is a genuinely sweet and handsome tuxedo loverboy, with auburn highlights, recently rescued in University City. He is FIV positive, is approximately 1.5 to 2 yrs old, and has just been neutered and given his vaccines. Theo craves full-time love and companionship, either as a single kitty or perhaps with another FIV+ kitty. He has a wonderful and gentle nature from the moment he meets you; he just wants to be your best friend and to be near you.
Theo needs a foster or permanent situation with someone who has lots of love to give, preferably someone with a comfortable lap, who will whisper sweet nothings in his ear and pet him forever. He is currently fostering in a small room by himself, in a house where there are multiple kitties (including four other foster kitties), so he’s lonely a lot of the time. But he doesn’t resent; he is thankful for anything he receives, and he will tell you so! This guy deserves the best and will never take you for granted. All he needs is love.
To read more about FIV visit www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/fiv.html.
Beardsley and Goldie were adopted by a lovely older couple in center city and are happily living together with their new persons in a beautiful high-rise apartment with a gorgeous view of the city.
Myrtle is a little spitfire. She loves to play with the bigger cats and has no problem telling them who’s boss. She’s also very sweet and loves people (especially ones with treats!). She is FeLV and FIV negative and neutered. Myrtle will fill the right person’s life with excitement and fun.