Monday, October 10, 2011

Good Night to Ellie Mae and Sky

PFA volunteers are saddened by the loss of two special cats in the past week:

Ellie-Mae, was a long-time resident of a PFA feral colony. She was a lovely black-and white cat who was spayed through our TNR program and was a healthy and well cared for (and loved) cat who greeted the feeders upon their arrival. Sadly, no matter how well maintained our feral colonies are, the cats are subject to many dangers associated with life outdoors, and Ellie-Mae was killed by a vehicle.  Our feral feeders will miss seeing her sweet face at the feeding station.

Sky (pictured) was a young mama cat who was rescued by a kind young lady who was surprised to find herself the caregiver of not just a little female cat, but all of a sudden a litter of kittens too.  The kittens all found homes and we were hoping to find a loving home for Sky as well.  She was placed in an experienced and loving foster home and listed for adoption.  Unfortunately, when she went to be spayed, the vet discovered a number of mammary tumours - she had feline breast cancer, and her prognosis was very poor. Thus she was put down to spare her suffering.

She was loved, and will be missed by her foster family. We thank them for the kind treatment and love they showed Sky during her short time with them.



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