April 12, 2026 Great news! Look for the following article about Marty in an upcoming issue of PAWPRINTS MAGAZINE with the before & after pictures (above):
“I am MARTY. I have survived the impossible! When FURR was finally able to catch me (after a long & patient 6 weeks), I was BROKEN! FURR helped me come back to life! I was injured, feral, skin & bones, frightened, hurting & bitter. I have had 3 surgeries, medications and more love than I ever knew. My leg was broken, my eyes were infected, I wasn’t neutered, I was COVERED in fleas & anemic AND my teeth were broken, rotten or falling out. My ears were almost chewed completely off. I was BROKEN!
A miracle occurred. Instead of being euthanized, FURR saw hope! I had eye surgery, neuter surgery & dental surgery. I have been made whole again & I have come to see the good in people that love me! I am fat, shiney & loving! Give me scratches and treats and the joy I will give you back is immeasurable!
I am looking for that special person that wants ONE cat (ME!) since I now am the submissive kitty in the rescue. If I can now be healthy, sweet and whole again, don’t I deserve the best love out there?
It’s me, ya’ll. Im MARTY…. the broken cat that is now whole again!
Text Terry at 864-483-2444 for a chance to be overwhelmed when meeting me! I just do that to people when they look at my sweet face! My scars tell a story. Let me tell YOU all about it!”
March 24, 2026 Watch his new video – he is ready for adoption!
A long journey but so worth it! This broken kitty is now READY for the best possible home we can find for him!!!
Help me network for an amazing home for this beautiful rescued cat!
Feb. 7, 2026 New video of Marty enjoying affection and life in general now that he’s seeing and feeling much better!
Jan. 28, 2026 Update on MARTY! HE is doing fantastic! I sent a picture of his eyes to the specialist vet & she was very pleased!
I really think MARTY is happier now that he can see better! He doesn’t flinch as much when I’m touching him and he just seems to be in a better happier state!
Of course, he is on pain meds for a few days, so that can’t hurt. He takes his meds like a champ.
Can you believe this is the same cat!???
Look at these before & after pictures. Also, we will have enough donations to cover his surgery!!!
Jan. 27, 2026 EYE SURGERY SUCCESSFUL! The vet said it went very well! MARTY was a trooper the whole time. I had to give him a pill early this am to sedate him a little bit per the vet’s request. I was able to pill him with ease. He trusts me so much now, that he cooperates with any of my requests!
I took him in early for surgery (no problems whatsoever with loading him in a carrier or riding in the car!) I talked with him during the car ride just to try to ease his mind. He never made a peep.
I picked him up later today & the surgery was over & went well, but MARTY was still sedated. I couldn’t see his eyes because he was sleeping.
This evening he was more alert, ate his dinner & took a pain pill I gave him with no hesitation. He eyes were partially open & looked a little reddish & swollen. The vet told me it would be a few days before he would look normal.
I will send before & after pics in a few days.
Jan. 25, 2026 FUNDRAISER for MARTY’s EYE SURGERY $1,200! MARTY is having eye surgery! Last week I took him to the animal eye specialist and she agreed that surgery would help him see better. It will also make him a lot more handsome, even though I think he is adorable just the way he is!
MARTY’S 3rd eyelids do not retract and we don’t know why. It could be from his many fights & injuries. It inhibits his sight because the 3rd eyelids are always up.
There was an opening on the surgery schedule for this MONDAY, Jan 26th, so I scheduled him for then! (Hope the weather holds out)
Im excited to be able to help him see better! His surgery plus office visit will run about $1,200.
I will follow up with everyone after his surgery!
Say a little prayer for MARTY that surgery goes well & fixes another part of his poor broken down body!
Jan. 16, 2026 Update on Marty in this video, watch him enjoy Terry loving on him like they’ve been friends forever! Eating well, fur coat healthy and soft and a sweet boy to boot!
Dec. 23, 2025 Update: Marty’s Transformation continues, broken leg healing, enjoys the other kitties and trusts Terry when she works with him in this video.
He’s come a long way, though we’re still working on his eye and leg issue.
Sept. 9, 2025 Watch this video of MARTY last night showing his progress!
Today, I picked him up after his dental surgery surgery to address his many broken teeth, roots exposed, hurtful gums, etc..
Today the Vet gave me some major news about Marty’s ordeal before his rescue.
MARTY has been SHOT at least 3 times in his legs! He had THIRTEEN teeth removed & 3 of those were major extractions (broken & painful canines!), he has a left ankle that has been injured, calcified & immobile. All of this that happened to this cat PLUS chewed off ears (or frost bitten), torn 3rd eyelids in both eyes limiting his sight slightly, scars everywhere (dr Rockwell said she shaved his leg to put in an IV, and it was all scar tissue!) AND he is somehow alive!!!
I have NO idea what im going to do with him, but whatever it is, he will be better off than he was!
Pray for MARTY’S recovery. Very similar to GORDON’s story, Marty is now needs huge-hearted, selfless adopter, like Heather, to take him in!
Aug. 29, 2025 A feral cat has been frequenting the back yard of FURR. My horrible & blurry ADT cameras showed a cat lurking around, but nothing was clear. About 6-8 weeks ago, i set up a trap to try to catch it.
The cat seemed VERY feral & leary of the trap. I tied the trap open & put food near it. As the cat continued to eat the food, I slowly moved the food further & further into the trap.
Interestingly enough, if i moved the food more than an inch at the time, the cat wouldnt show up for a couple of days! Smart kitty….very observant.
Finally, after weeks of putting out food & tuna EVERY night, i finally set the trap to go off & i got him!
Thank goodness! This kitty was a MESS!
It turns out that this was one of 2 feral cats a lady had fed for years. She lived down the road from FURR, but left & moved back to Maryland leaving the 2 cats alone. I found out that it wasn’t because she didnt care about them. She couldn’t catch them! She had several rescue groups all attempt to catch the 2 cats, but no luck.
Well, I now have “Marty” in my care.
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For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the Feline Urgent Rescue & Rehab rescue facility to meet this kitty, please email FURR’s President and Founder, Terry Schultz, at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
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