February Adoption Stories
Each month, we’re glad to have this honor of introducing you to the cats who’ve come to Cat Town, and their stories. Some are shy, some playful, and some need a little extra care before they're ready for their next chapter. With patience, medical attention, encouragement — and your support — these cats can feel comfort, grow confident, and show adopters who they truly are.
We celebrated 22 adoptions in February. Here are just a few of the success stories you helped us bring to life.
Reggie and Ferris arrived at the city shelter as 6-month-old undersocialized stray kittens, both overwhelmed and unsure of the unfamiliar environment around them. Typically, kittens with fear of humans won’t receive support if they are 10 weeks or older, so we brought them into Cat Town’s Forgotten Kitten Project, where our staff and volunteers focus on helping fearful older kittens learn that humans can be safe and kind. With patient playtime and gentle encouragement, their curiosity slowly began to win out. Reggie soon discovered that he loved gentle pets, while Ferris preferred to observe and take things at his own pace. As they came out of their shells, Reggie and Ferris graduated to Cat Town’s open cat zone, where their bravery continued to grow — until adopters found these sweet, curious boys and brought them into their family.
We learned about Rebecca when we arrived to help her brother, Elijah, at a nearby shelter. Upon our arrival, they mentioned that Elijah had a sister, but said she wasn't adoptable. We met her, and agreed that Rebekah was so fearful it was no wonder the shelter had doubts about her ability to get adopted — but we knew that both cats had lived in a home, so we decided to give her a chance. too. We committed to finding a foster who would take them both together, and returned for her one week later. When Rebekah was reunited with Elijah, the two melted into one happy puddle of affection. In their foster home, the pair proved to be curious and energetic cats who love to climb, explore, and play together. Without the stress of a shelter cage, they were even friendly with new people! We helped Rebekah overcome some trouble with vomiting, and both cats got adopted after just three months. We’re delighted that this bonded pair can continue to find comfort and companionship — together — for the rest of their lives.
At about one year old, sweet Aquamarine and Topaz arrived at the city shelter in need of medical support — both were overweight and stressed by life in a cage, so would need extra care to help them get back to feeling their best. In their own private Cat Town studio, we put them on a diet to support healthy weight loss, and the siblings were also treated for calicivirus with a three-week course of antibiotics and supportive care from trained staff and volunteers who made sure their infections wouldn’t spread to other cats. With time, treatment, and a calm place to decompress, their gentle personalities began to shine. Once they were feeling better, it wasn’t long before adopters welcomed them home.
When Venus arrived at Cat Town from the city shelter, she needed support for several medical issues. At 21 pounds, she needed a special diet to help with safe weight loss, reduce her arthritic pain, and treat her diarrhea and urinary crystals. In a calm foster home, Venus quickly began to feel better. Her playful and curious personality emerged, and she happily asked for attention and affection with head butts and loud purrs. Her foster made sure potential adopters saw how goofy, sweet, and cuddly this girl could be, and when the right adopter came along, this lucky girl got to go home to a patient caretaker ready to support her needs and give her a long, happy, and healthy life. Her new family shared, “Venus is settling in well. Late yesterday she ventured out of her room to check out the hall and bathroom. I think she may be ready to look at the whole house today!”
Brooklyn and Cheyenne arrived at the city shelter as part of a larger group of cats whose guardian could no longer care for them. The stressful shelter environment left these shy cats feeling uncertain, although they enjoyed gentle pets once they began to feel safe. We moved them to a foster home where they could take their time adjusting and building their confidence. Over time, both cats began to warm up — Brooklyn showing her affectionate side more quickly, while Cheyenne preferred to take things a little slower. We also got both girls dental procedures, with extractions to relieve painful teeth, so they could feel their best. With time, medical care, and patience, Brooklyn and Cheyenne blossomed and found loving homes to give them the comfort they deserved.
All of our February Adoptions!
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