A busy week of rescues

This week has been a very busy one, both for the Feral Cat Team and the Pet Rescue Team of PFA. When the weather is -40, we can't delay rescues of tame cats on the street until we know that we can afford the vet bills, and that we have lots of foster home space. We have to just act.

Below are some of the stories of the cats we have taken into foster care this week. Many of them would not have lived through the winter without intervention.

*Zack and Cody: These two big gorgeous grey boys were trapped, quite by accident, by Tammy when she was trying to trap another tame cat in distress. (Zack is the long haired one, Cody the short haired one with the white spot on his neck)Although these were not the specific cat we were aiming for, we couldn't put them back out on the street, as they were clearly homeless, hungry, and in distress. Both boys are tame and friendly. We have had each of them neutered, and they are living the high life with their foster mom Michelle now. No more digging in dumpsters and sleeping under North Central garages for these two.

*Georgina: Georgina was found by Sandra, one of the members of the feral cat team, sheltering in a styrofoam cooler under a deck. She was clearly ill, and shivered continuously. Sandra took her to the vet, where Georgina was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and given antibiotics. She is a beautiful grey and white tabby, about 5 years old. Georgina was spayed, but when we reported her as found, no one was looking for her... She is in loving foster care now, and loves her bed up against the heat register. Georgina will be available for adoption after the holidays.

*Biggles: Biggles had been surviving for some time on Quebec St, being fed by a kind lady who takes pity on the strays in her alley. He is a small neutered male, with long black fur. Biggles is just skin and bones, but his foster mom Paulette is already resolved to make him healthy and happy again. He is all matted, and has a nasty eye infection, but he is already a lap cat, and is letting Paulette's big dog lick him! Biggles was found by Pat of the Pet Rescue team, just screaming for help. He approached her, mewling in distress, and making it quite clear that he needed a warm space. This sweet guy couldn't be more pleased that Pat heard his plea.

*Shadow: Shadow was seen a few weeks ago by Leanne on her regular feeding route for the feral cat team. She had been watching for him ever since, as it was obvious that he was a tame cat in distress. Earlier this week, she was out feeding again, and found Shadow, dehydrated and disoriented. He was frozen and hungry. Leanne and her sister Angie bundled Shadow up and brought him to my house, where we warmed him up and fed him. He is tattooed, although it is illegible, and neutered. Shadow is incredibly loving and gentle, with a meow like a foghorn. Shadow will be available for adoption after the holidays.

*Spaz: Spaz was found in the hallway of a foster home's apartment building. The door of the building was propped open, and he had wandered in seeking shelter and food. Spaz is about 7 months old, and is a three legged cat. It appears that he was born this way, and he gets around quite well. Spaz was hungry and cold, and is now in foster care. Spaz is incredibly friendly and playful. He will be neutered shortly, and will be available for adoption after the holidays.

We know that there are so many more out there who need help. Our hope is that we can find new forever homes for these wonderful cats quickly, so that we have the foster home space to save even more of them.

-Sarah