Dear Friends and Supporters,
Once again we
desperately need your help in order to give two cats
homes and a good quality of life.
Shortly before
Christmas we were alerted to the plight of three homeless cats. A kind man who had cats of his own and who
also
fed a number of garden cats noticed a stranger in their midst. The next morning the cat arrived with a
friend (or relative) in tow;
on the third morning there were four!
They were extremely friendly but in poor
condition, especially the fourth who
subsequently
disappeared, probably to die.
Where did they come
from? Perhaps they were left out in the
bitter cold without food when their elderly owner died and his house
was locked
up? A likely scenario but we will never know for sure.
Once the cats were
in boarding we decided to leave them to recover from their ordeal until
after
Christmas, when a proper assessment of their health could be made.
Early in the New
Year we decided, in view of a few persistent health problems, to take
them to
the
The result
of the tests were not what we had hoped; however, all
were agreed that these are cats who deserve caring homes where their
health
would be a priority. We were advised by
the vet to try to find long term foster homes for them as soon as
possible.
Now hear it from Sylvester and
Louise.
I
am Sylvester, a friendly, very handsome fellow, 1 – 2 years old.
I
am very playful and cherful and I have
been neutered
and vaccinated.
Somehow,
possibly from my mother, I was infected with FIV (Feline Immune
Deficiency
Virus) and also with FeLV (Feline Leukaemia
Virus.) These viruses cannot be
communicated to humans or dogs but can be to other cats, so I need to
be an
only cat in an indoor home. I tend to
sneeze a lot but otherwise feel very well.
On account of my low immune system I would be more delicate than
other
cats so I need to be with someone who will notice when I am not well. On the plus side I would repay the attention
with so much unconditional love – can you give me a chance to enjoy my
life in
a warm, loving environment?
You
won’t regret giving me a home, I promise!
Love,
Sylvester.
I
am Louise, a little black cat (a kitten at heart!) with a white locket,
also 1
– 2 years old. I have been spayed &
vaccinated.
I
tested negative for FIV but positive for the Leukaemia
virus so I too need to be an only cat in an indoor home.
I would be more prone to infection than other
cats but with lots of TLC and good vet care I could live a good life. If you would give me a chance I would repay
you a hundredfold. I long to sit on a
lap and purr, toast myself by the fire, play with toys and give you all
my love
and loyalty.
Here’s
hoping, hoping, HOPING!
Love,
Louise.
Back to our Carers!
The third cat in
this little family tested negative for the viruses and is now in a
temporary
foster home where she is delighting her foster family with her
exceptionally
happy temperament.
If you feel you could
give quality to the lives of Sylvester and Louise for however long or
short those
lives are, please contact our Help Line 01 6683529 or Email
catsaid@gmail.com
for further discussion.
Cats’ Aid would
take responsibility for all vet expenses (at designated vets) and would
be
there to support and advise at all times.
Please give this
appeal serious consideration.
Thank you.