March 27, 2025 UPDATE: The news is not good. Poor DICEY had an ultrasound that diagnosed him with advanced lymphoma. He is back home with his loving mom, Karen, and will spend his last few days at home. It is devastating news & hard to understand how he went down hill so fast. Being only around 10-11 years old, he just seems too young for this to be happening. Please pray for Karen & DICEY as they go through this journey together.
March 27, 2025 ANOTHER URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!!! DICEY was adopted several years ago when FURR was in Waxhaw & Judy helped me rescue him from her back yard! His owners are great friends of Mike & me.
DICEY has become sick after a dental procedure and is losing weight & not eating. We are very worried about DICEY & he is LOVED by many! He is an amazing kitty & even gets along with a large black lab in his home. DICEY is having bloodwork & ultrasound today and will stay at the vet’s office overnight. Results should be known tomorrow. PLEEEEASE pray for this amazing cat ! He was a feral cat that turned into a truly loved family member.
Thank you, Terry ^,,^<
October 2018 Dicey is Adopted!
May 2018 BIG BOY Russian Blue color with lots of white! Large male cat with a huge desire to be loved, petted & brushed! BEAUTIFUL and only about 2 yrs old. Very happy to see anyone that comes to visit him! This new FURR rescue wont last long! Come & meet him soon! He is completely vetted, neutered & microchipped. FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Pinky and Girlfriend Hooters Loving Life Together! – April 2019
Update December 1, 2021 Pinky is adopted! Hooters is still available
What a hilarious couple! Pinky (left-male) and Hooters (right female) are so happy together! Please consider adopting them together!
Please consider clicking “Donate” on the right to help us recover from paying $1,000 total for two recent, urgent surgeries. Please see the July 11th update below for details.
Update July 11, 2021 PINKY had an infected canine. It was a tooth that had been broken off before we rescued him and I had been keeping an eye on it. It became inflamed & I knew it was hurting him. PINKY went in for that tooth to be removed & also had a dental cleaning which was also needed. He seems to be much better now! I have to wonder if PINKY’s broken tooth came from being abused in his past life…..so sad! PINKY also had eye surgery a couple of months ago. His right eye continued to water all the time and the vet said that he had that eyelash “thingy” going on where the eyelashes start to grow in towards the eyeball. Every time he would blink, the eyelashes would scratch his eye ball. Poor buddy! But, that surgery went well also and he is doing great!
PINKY is still in love with HOOTERS and they both desperately need a home!!!
Meet all FURR kitties available for adoption on our Petfinder page!
Read on for the amazing story of Pinky’s near-death experience with heartworms.
April 27, 2019
GOOD NEWS! PINKY went to Dr. Sayer this week to get another echo cardiogram & checkup. His heart and lungs look CLEAR!!! The heart worm(s) has passed and he is doing GREAT! We are able to stop all medications at this point. I am sooooo happy for PINKY! He is one of only a very few number of cats that survive heart worm disease!
The medicine that PINKY was on to help keep his airways open is also a bit of an appetite suppressant………..also, it tends to make the cat a bit hyper, so hopefully now his appetite will pick back up and he will settle down a little bit! He is a screamer, talker, pacer & just overall seemingly unsettled cat. Now we will watch him to return to a more normal state!
PINKY’S case will be used in studies by these vets. It really is a miracle that he survived! Thanks for all your prayers for him!
February 5, 2019
Pinky is doing really well, eating well and seems to be back to normal! It is wonderful to see him talking and wanting attention again! He will need to go back to the cardiologist in 3-4 weeks for another echo cardiogram and xray to see if the heartworm has completely passed. Meanwhile, I am medicating him twice a day with LOTS of stuff (anti-inflammatory, steriods, etc.) and he is doing really well! Thanks again for ALL the support; both financially and mentally!!! Our prayers were answered with this one for sure!!!
Good news: Fundraiser is complete and we raised $2,000 to save Pinky! He is home from ICU and resting comfortably at the FURR facility!
January 30, 2019 PINKY came home last night! I monitored him throughout the night and he is doing very well! He ate all of his supper last night & is slowing eating his breakfast today. He seems good and happy to be back! He has lost some weight, but we will work hard to put that back on him. He is on a lot of medications for now, but hopefully he will get past all of this heartworm disease and end up 100% & ready for adoption! Thank you again for everything you have done for him!!!
January 29, 2019 9 pm PINKY IS HOME! I cant believe he made it through such a hard ordeal…..he is a LOT better, and happy to be home, but not completely out of the woods….
It was very emotional when I went to get him. I picked him up and he put his arms around my neck & started purring up a storm…..even the vet tech commented….
He is currently in rm 6 by himself. He needs a couple of days alone to be quiet. Of course, I’m watching him on my video monitor, and he is pacing a bit…..I hope he can settle down & rest, but I will check on him later.
Pinky will be on lots of medication for the next few weeks. The heartworm still needs to successfully pass out of his body.
I’m so happy that he is home! It has been a tough 4 days!
I believe we have raised enough money to pay his bill. I cant thank you all enough for caring about this kitty. Your prayers & financial support have saved his life!
January 29, 2019 2 pm This morning, the cardiologist said that Pinky had a good night. He is eating and doing well. He has been slowly weaned off of his oxygen and seems to be tolerating that OK. He is on a lot of medications, but did spike a fever. She wanted to monitor his fever this morning for a few hours before telling me anything.
I just talked to the cardiologist again. Pinky’s fever is under control and he has been normal temp for the last few hours. She wants to monitor him throughout the day, but if he continues to do well, she wants me to bring him HOME LATE AFTERNOON!!!
If Pinky comes home, he will have to be isolated for a couple of days. He will be on lots of medications for a while, but his prognosis is good. He has really been through the wringer. I am amazed that he has lived through all of this and I am extremely grateful to everyone for all of the financial support and prayers!!!
January 28, 2018 11 pm The cardiologist called me this afternoon. It sounds like it was the right move to get Pinky to Dr. Sayer. She said the echocardiogram SHOWS the heartworm that is causing Pinky’s troubles. Pinky would have been dead if no one had done KHH on Sat…..I was really busy on Sat, and could not get anyone for KHH, so i had to hurry down there around 2:30 to ck on everybody & feed lunch……folks, that was a “God stop”!
Dr. Sayer said that they were going to give Pinky steroids, blood thinner & continue the antibiotics & hopefully he can pass the worm successfully. He will be closely monitored. He is where he needs to be in ICU. She said he had been eating, feeling & acting good & was stable. She said that she was hoping he would have a good night.
I just called this evening to see how Pinky was doing. Unfortunately, he has spiked a fever and has some wicked diarrhea & refuses to eat. The vet tech was trying to reach Dr. Sayer to tell her. Now I’m worried all over again. This poor kitty!
What an emotional roller coaster. Please continue to pray for him & I will update u all in the am.
Please know that donations are coming in for Pinky and I am amazed and grateful for all the love & concern being shown for this amazing kitty!!! Thank u all so very very much!!!
January 28, 2019 11 am Pinky is doing better this morning……….eating, acting normal and tried to bite the technician. This tells me his is definitely feeling a lot better. That is the good news.
Pinky cannot breathe when taken out of the oxygen chamber. That is the bad news. Obviously the antibiotics and oxygen has made him feel better, but there is still something terribly wrong and he cannot live in a chamber.
The thought is that he does have a blood clot somewhere as a result of the heart worms.
The bill so far is $1,700. I agreed to let him be transferred to the cardiologist specialist, Dr. Sayer, where he will get an echo cardiogram. Af Please pray that this will give a definitive answer on where the clot is and then they can try to treat it. This additional test and consult is another $500. I made the decision to at least do this before putting him down.
I will let you all know the results of the test (being done today) and then I will need all of you to help me make some tough decisions.
I still pray for Pinky and hope he will come through all of this ok.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY OUTSIDE KITTIES DIE THAT ARE NOT TREATED EVERY 30 DAYS WITH HEART WORM PREVENTION!!! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW! THIS IS COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE & SO UNFAIR TO THE CATS!!!
January 27, 2019
Pinky is in intensive care in the C.A.R.E. Animal Hospital and we urgently need to raise $2,500 in donations by 1/31/19 to save his life! The veterinarians think he has thrown a blood clot and are giving him oxygen to help him breathe and treating him with IV fluids, blood thinners and antibiotics while providing 24 hour medical attention. His life hangs in the balance while this urgent care is given, but it is also very expensive. FURR had some funds, but they were quickly depleted as this level of care costs $1,000 per day. Please donate any amount safely and securely by clicking on the DONATE button to the right and help save Pinky today!!!!
Pinky’s Story
PINKY is an ALL WHITE GORGEOUS male kitty with pink ears! Watch his video! PINKY has been rescued by FURR and gaining weight after living outside on his own for months! PINKY is really TALKATIVE & begs for attention! He loves to rub your legs & tell you how happy he is now! PINKY is about 1-2 years old, he is really soft and SNOW white! He has had all of his shots & vet work done. PINKY does well with other cats OR he can be a single cat. PINKY is an awesome boy & will be a BIG kitty when he gets to his ideal weight!
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.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to the Charlotte and surrounding area only and to approved homes.
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
Treesa’s rescue March 2014Treesa June 2015Treesa December 2016Treesa meets Kristin December 7, 2018Treesa says good bye December 8, 2018Treesa’s new home December 2018Treesa playing December 2018Treesa sleeps on new Mommy’s knees December 2018Treesa’s new den December 2018
December 2019 – Terry Schultz tells the incredible Story of Treesa’s rescue from horrific abuse, years of recovery and her very special Christmas Miracle FURR-ever home adoption…
I don’t know where to even begin……..
I get long winded telling my cat stories and then I can’t see to type through the tears………
This story undoubtedly is one of the most amazing of all time………….here goes!
“TREESA”
I received a call a few years ago about a cat stuck up in a tree. The caller said that she had dogs and that the cat would not come down. She told me that the cat had been up in the tree for at LEAST five days. I could not believe what I was hearing. I rushed over to assess the situation, and there she was…….hanging over a branch about 50 feet up. That was high. It was too high for me to climb up and reach her or for my ladder to reach her.
I called a wildlife trapper that I knew. He came over (and after paying him significantly), he managed to get his very tall ladder up the tree close to the cat. I managed to climb up there and grab her. I stuffed her in a pillow case to keep her safe and calm, and with no sound or fuss by her at all, lowered her to the ground with me.
Of course I rushed her back to the rescue facility. I put her in a separate room for isolation, got food and water to her immediately. She began to eat & drink to regain her strength. The next day, when I opened the door to go in and check on her, she let out the loudest and scariest scream I have ever heard! The closer I got to her, the more she screamed & the louder she got. I truly believe she thought I was coming in to kill her! The night before, I think she was just so emaciated & dehydrated that she did not have the strength to react to anything. Afterwards, I realized that was how I easily grabbed her out of the tree.
Needless to say, this was the beginning of a very long and difficult road. I named her “TREESA” for obvious reasons, but this poor cat was just petrified of anyone that would come near her, and she was also scared of any animal (cat or dog) that she would see through her glass door or window. The screams that came out of her were shrilling and made me wonder if the neighbors were going to call the police……….they had to have heard her???
The screaming continued for weeks, but finally she began to be calmer when I was in the room, but if I reached in to touch her, clean her litter box or give her food, the screaming began. It was the worst case I had ever seen. The abuse that must have happened to this poor animal must have been horrific. I could tell that she was not a “feral” cat. She had seen people before, and her mannerisms told me that she was in a totally defensive mode and literally thought she was going be hurt or killed.
A lot of my time, during these past few years at FURR, has been spent working with TREESA. I made it a point to touch her every day, talk to her, pet her…….in the beginning, only with gloves on, but after a while, I would just use my hands. I suffered many bites, scratches and verbal abuse from TREESA, but I was determined not to give up on her. She very slowing improving. No one really believed me, but I knew that she was getting better…..VERY SLOWLY she “did” improve. She eventually got to come out of her cage and walk around her room. It was probably at least a year later that she was actually allowed to walk outside her room into the hallway, but ONLY if no other cats were around. She was still terrified of new people and other cats.
After persisting for several years, I can truly say that TREESA became my friend. She began sitting in my lap (and sometimes the other volunteers’ laps). The first time I heard her purr, I think I almost fainted. Later came the “biscuits” she would make on a soft blanket or lap. She was always vocal, and continued to be, but her pitches in her voice changed. She would purr, she would chirp, she would meow once in a while….and sometimes, she would still growl, but mostly, I believe TREESA discovered that she had some things to say that weren’t all bad!
TREESA has a huge special place in my heart. Because she could not be around other cats, she has lived alone at the FURR rescue facility in a small room. She would get out a couple times a day to traverse the hallway, but that’s about it. She needed more than I could give her. She needed a home. It is still amazing and unreal to me that TREESA made it to this point. I decided to advertise her for adoption, but I was very detailed and specific in my ad saying that this cat MUST have a cat whisperer……..someone who wanted to “save” an unfortunate soul, not someone that wanted the perfect cat for themselves.
This type of adopter only comes around once in a million years. I really did not have a lot of hope………..but I did pray about it. And then, it happened! It is the best Christmas gift I could ever hope for!
A young girl called me and said that she had read the adoption ad about TREESA. She told me that she wanted to adopt her. She didn’t ask me a lot about her, except that she wanted to give her a home. Can you believe that? This is not a person that wants for selfish reasons, but wants to give love and life to an animal in need. Her name is Kristin. Of course I talked with Kristin extensively about TREESA before she came over. I explained that she needed to be calm, patient, quiet and reserve around her. I explained that although TREESA loved me, she would probably take some time warming up to another human being until she could trust. Kristin seemed to understand exactly what I was talking about……….but I was very nervous. The fact that someone just wanted to meet TREESA, after hearing her horrible story, was a miracle in itself!
Kristin came over to meet TREESA. I sat in the chair first and showed Kristin how much TREESA trusted me. TREESA jumped up into my lap, I stroked her and talked to her. TREESA gave me a kiss (yes, on the lips!), and Kristin just watched without saying a whole lot…….but, I could see in Kristin’s eyes that she understood what was going on.
Kristin sat in the chair next. TREESA immediately jumped up into her lap looking for a warm soft place. Kristin began to slowly pet TREESA and she let TREESA sniff all over her. Kristin was so quiet, slow and calm. I was amazed at how she connected with the energy………sometimes higher and sometimes lower, but Kristin really understood it! Whenever TREESA seemed a little agitated, Kristin would just slowly pull back and let TREESA get comfortable again. It was amazing watching them both!
We left the room in amazement. Kristin said she wanted her. I was stunned and overjoyed, but apprehensive as well and a little overwhelmed. Could my journey and work with this abused animal actually be coming to an end? I’m not sure how I can go to the rescue facility every day and not think about working with TREESA???
I opened the door to TREESA’s room and let her come out into the hallway. Kristin got down on her knees to speak to TREESA and immediately TREESA jumped up onto her lap! Kristin was petting her gently and it looked at if Kristin was going to be stuck in that position for a while because TREESA surely wasn’t going anywhere! (see enclosed picture!) The connection was there. It was “purrfect”!
So, the miracle I had dreamed about for TREESA really did occur. A selfless person came into her life and treated her exactly how she should be treated; as an abused but recovered & delicate animal that only needs love and understanding. Kristin and her husband are one-year newlyweds. They are both professionals and work two opposite shifts so that someone will always be home with TREESA. Their house is adorable!!!
I delivered TREESA to Kristin the next day. Immediately in her new room, TREESA began walking around and investigating everything. TREESA went under the bed, but came back out again right away! She did not hide or act afraid at all. I had brought her scratching toy, her familiar blankets and some other things to make her feel ok. Kristin had bought her a HUGE new cat tree and placed it near the window knowing that TREESA liked to look outside. TREESA was quite comfortable and I was amazed at how well she did. I finally left with HUGE tears in my eyes………..I really think everything is going to be ok.
That night Kristin said that she slept in the room with TREESA. TREESA curled up inside the bend in her legs and purred up a storm. They slept together all night.
The next day, Kristen told me that TREESA was playing up a storm with a feather toy and that she was doing great! She had eaten, taken a poop, had some water and was happy! After a while, Kristin let TREESA sleep curled up on the bed under some covers to take a nap. Kristin assured me that everything was going great………
(take a moment to cry……………)
Today, Kristin said that TREESA had slipped out of the bedroom. TREESA was rolling around on the floor and acting like it was her house already, sniffing everything and going between the couch and the floor. I guess that’s it then. This amazing cat has finally got an amazing ending to her story. Let me quote Kristin in her last text message to me today:.
Kristin said: “I’m so glad she’s happy here, she has so much love and I’m honored that she’s sharing that with me. Thank you for taking such good care of her to help her be the kitty she is today.”
I’ll end on that note because I can’t see to type any more………
How about that guys! WE did it! You all helped with TREESA & for that, I will be forever grateful!
Treesa’s Original Adoption Advertisement
Treesa
Are you a cat whisperer? Do you feel like you understand and relate to cats? If so, and you want one AMAZING cat to bond with, Treesa might be the cat for you. Watch her video! After being horribly abused, Treesa was rescued by FURR. Over time, this precious kitty has learned about love and trust…things she never knew about before. Treesa is a beautiful, soft and chatty girl that loves to sit in laps, have her chin scratched and play, running sideways like a crab! She is still deathly afraid of other kitties but has learned to trust the people that believe in her.
Could YOU be her saving grace? An unbelievable reward could result! Treesa is a young adult who has been spayed, vaccinated and tested negative for heartworm, leukemia and FIV. She is ready to go when you are! If you think you could be her person, please call to meet her!
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet this kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area!
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
Feb 3, 2019 – Domino is adopted! check back soon for this story!
Sweet, sweet, sweet young man! Watch his video! He’s had a hard life but is so grateful to be loved and wants to be your kitty best friend. Come meet him and fall in love! Neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for heartworm, leukemia and FIV.
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet this kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area!
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
DOUGH is extremely loving, friendly, inquisitive and gorgeous! She sleeps with her foster family and constantly rubs their legs for attention. DOUGH is a wonderful cat, she is updated on all of her shots and she has NEVER been outside! Please make an appointment to come meet her and fall in love!
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet this kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area!
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
Update Summer 2018 – All of these kittens are adopted! Hooray!
Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! 6 to choose from! 4 girls and 2 boys! Absolutely adorable! Watch their video! Born here in our facility so they are happy and healthy! All vet work and spay/neuter included and performed at appropriate time.
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet this kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area!
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
Four Seasons cleaning and caring for Louie’s leg – early 2018
Louie after surgery – early 2018
Louie wrapped & pain patch – early 2018
Louie comfy at FURR – Feb 2018
Louie wrapped up while eating – Feb 2018
Terry & Louie – Feb 2018
Louie & Mooney are Buddies – Early 2018
Louie & Terry – March 2018
Louie relaxing – March 2018
AN AMAZING WONDER!!! “LOUIE” (Named after Louie Zamparini from the movie UNBROKEN) is now ready for adoption! Watch his video! This cat has the most amazing survival story and has turned out to be EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for another chance at life! LOUIE almost lost his leg to a coyote in the freezing cold weather while he was living on his own in the woods. A good Samaritan called FURR for advice and was able to catch the kitty before he died.
FURR took the cat, starving and in horrible shape, to the ER where they immediately suggested amputating the leg to save his life. However, FURR’s fabulous vet, Dr. Moses at Four Seasons Cat Hospital, had other ideas! Dr. Moses kept LOUIE at her hospital for weeks and saved, not only him, but his leg!!! LOUIE is 100% now, using his leg with no problems and just as happy as he can be! In fact, Louie talks all the time, loves everybody, loves all the other cats, purrs non-stop, rubs on all of us and will even give you head butts! This is one amazing cat, only about 2 years young and is ready for his “furrever” home! LOUIE is neutered, had all of his shots and is ready to go. Someone will be extremely lucky to be owned by this UNBELIEVABLE cat!!!
He has bonded with another one of our beautiful Russian Blue mix cats, named MOONEY. They are like two peas in a pod and both SUPER friendly!!! It is so cute to watch them together and they sleep together in one BIG ball! I am really holding out hope that these two kitties can go together……but you all know how hard that is to even get just one kitty adopted these days! Let’s all say a prayer that the two cats can remain together & live happily ever after!!!
There is a lot more to Louie’s rescue and recovery! Read the full story.
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet this kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com.
Learn how to adopt this kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area!
If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
We are very happy to report that LOUIE is doing great recovering at FURR, so please read his story below from the beginning to the latest chapter knowing there is a happy chapter next. We are also immensely grateful to many people named herein for his veterinary care. We also thank those who helped raise all the funds needed for his treatment.
He needs more time before he is ready for adoption. So for now we are just telling his amazing story. Please check back again soon for more updates in his amazing survival and recovery.
LOUIE’S Story begins January 17, 2018
Last weekend while I was out of town and a friend of mine called about a feral cat that would show up at the edge of the woods behind her house. She said she had seen the cat a couple of times, but then it would disappear for a week or so. This past weekend she saw the cat again and she could clearly see that it was injured…….badly injured. The cat was literally dragging its hind leg.
I asked my friend to put out some food and water for the cat to keep him close by and to get one of my traps. She got the trap, baited it the next day and the cat went in!!! When I got the call Saturday afternoon that he was captured, but we could not find ANY vet anywhere to see it. The cat looked pretty bad so I told her just to go ahead to the animal ER. It was literally a matter of life and death.
This cat had been captured before and TNR’d (trapped, neutered & released) because he was already neutered & had a tipped ear….but, as important as it is to spay & neuter our outdoor cats, this is a prime example of what can happen to them and why their life span is only 5 years on average as compared to 18 years as an inside cat.
The cat had a horrible injury to his left hind leg. It appeared, according to the ER vet, that a coyote, dog or some other predator, had bitten the cat’s leg in the upper thigh and somehow the cat got away leaving the cat with a horrible bite wound and all the skin pulled off of his hind leg.
The ER vet said the cat was emaciated, very very anemic, severely injured and dehydrated (that is in addition to the parasites, FIV+ status and just overall poor condition). They wanted to keep the cat overnight to monitor it, give it pain medicine, antibiotics and fluids. It was terrible. When I saw the picture that the ER vet took of his leg, I had my doubts about prolonging this cat’s agony, but the ER vet assured me that after having a pain patch put on the cat’s back, he would no longer be in any pain.
On Sunday, the leg had been cleaned and wrapped. The ER vet said it will most definitely need amputation, but that the cat was not strong or healthy enough for surgery. He would need daily care, leg washing, rewrapping, antibiotics, nutrition, fluids. etc. for about a week before he could withstand surgery.
My friend picked him up and kindly put him in her bathroom until I could get him on Monday to transfer him to Dr. Moses.
On Monday I picked the cat up. I had decided to name him “LOUIE” after the amazing true story of Louie Zamperini (see the movie “UNBROKEN”)………
Dr. Moses and her staff were amazing. Dr. Moses seemed determined to do everything possible to save LOUIE’S leg, although there are no guarantees. She took him in, cleaned the leg, re-wrapped it and said he needed at least a week stay in the hospital. After a week of daily vet care, we will know a lot more. Will this cat survive? Can his leg be saved? It is totally touch and go, but as of the first day at Four Seasons Cat Hospital, Dr. Moses is very pleased. LOUIE is eating, pooping, peeing and actually standing a little bit on his leg even though it is wrapped up & he has to wear the cone of shame!
I am very moved by this cat’s story. The fact that he had been living in the woods for weeks with this type of horrific injury is unimaginable. I am determined to save him. We can’t do that without help! LOUIE will have some enormous bills whether or not the leg has to be amputated.
So far we have spent about $900 at the ER Vet. I would anticipate another $1500-$2000 in bills for this kitty. PLEASE PASS ALONG THE WORD THAT WE DESPERATELY NEED DONATIONS FOR LOUIE!!! We have some amazing supporters that give us a LOT, but in cases like this, we do not have the funds in our normal balance to cover such as this and we are reaching out
LOUIE – WRAPPED UP WHILE EATING – FEB 2018
to EVERYONE that may be able to help.
MANY THANKS TO THE ER VET IN STALLINGS & TO OUR WONDERFUL VET DR. MOSES AT FOUR SEASONS CAT HOSPITAL!!!
LOUIE Update January 23, 2018
LOUIE is still at Four Seasons Cat Hospital under the care of our FANTASTIC vet, Dr. Moses! Every day LOUIE’S leg is getting cleaned, wrapped and cared for. They are using hydro therapy and physical therapy on his leg and there has actually been a HUGE improvement! This news is really good because the prognosis of him being able to keep his leg is now a real possibility!!! Dr. Moses has been working with LOUIE to get his leg to start bending. It was literally “frozen” in place, not only from the atrophy but probably also due to the frigid weather that he had to endure while dragging this leg behind him. The leg was frozen in more ways than one.
The pictures I am going to attach show how much he has improved. LOUIE is also being very cooperative with all the hands-on care. They have had to sedate him at times while working on the leg due to the extensive pain, but they are managing his pain levels, he is on antibiotics and he is eating, drinking, pooping and peeing just fine! This is a huge relief! All the other body parts seem to be doing well!!!
Today, LOUIE actually DID have surgery. Dr Moses closed in some of the skin to try to get it to heal together and she actually did some “hair plugs” that were removed from his back and implanted into his leg where there is no hair. The plugs (like grass plugs, I suppose!) will take hold and also help to fill in the bald spots on his leg.
This cat has really been through it! Thank GOD my dear friend Bobbi Marr trapped him for me while I was out of town. She basically saved his life because he could not have possibly lasted much longer in the condition he was in. I cannot even fathom the pain and agony this cat must have gone through.
Thank you all again for the donations to help LOUIE. This type of emergency can really be expensive, but with everyone’s help (and Dr. Moses’ very generous discounts to us), hopefully we can pay his bill!!!
LOUIE’S update February 5, 2018
LOUIE IS AT HOME AT FURR!!! LOUIE came home to FURR last night after TWO weeks in the hospital at Four Seasons Cat Hospital. He is doing ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! FURR is so very very grateful to Dr. Moses and her staff for saving LOUIE’s life AND his leg!!! After two weeks of care, wrapping, treatment, good nutrition, SURGERY and love, this kitty is going to be ok!!! Dr. Moses has saved his LEG!!! UNBELIEVABLE!
When we picked up LOUIE from the emergency clinic, it was noted that there did not look like there was any way to save his poor leg which was in horrid condition. Dr. Moses had other ideas! She believed that with the proper treatment, therapy and surgery to re-attach what skin she could, that there was a very good possibility of saving his leg…….and she was right!
Last night the staff at Four Seasons showed me how to continue his care and the wrapping of his leg, which I have to do every afternoon.
Thanks you TRACIE, JANET & JOAN for your help wrapping his leg, as it certainly is easier with 2 people!!! As long as someone is at the front end of LOUIE giving him yummy soupy food to eat (thank you Dr. Moses & staff!), he is so enthralled in his food consumption, that he really doesn’t pay much attention to what I’m doing to his leg! He does get a little wiggly, but TRACIE did great today helping me get it done!
This cat is AMAZING in every way! A feral (TNR……trapped/neutered/released) cat, that was living in the woods in pain, starving to death AND in the middle of the FRIGID weather, has now become a total HAM! When he sees someone coming, he starts meowing, purring, rolling over and stretching and just can’t wait for some love! The Four Seasons Cat Hospital staff went on and on about what a sweet boy he had become and they all fell in love with him!
Do you think that the warmth of a safe & cozy place to stay, lots of food for a full belly, pain meds and the ultimate care could have influenced him??? I certainly do!!!
This cat is a total miracle. He should have died. Thank you to my good friend Bobbi Marr for calling me about him. Bobbi, following my every instruction, trapped him and took him to the animal ER. If she had not taken it upon herself to help out (I was out of town), this cat would surely be dead.
There are soooo many people to thank!
Our donors have been UNBELIEVABLE! We have now generated enough money to pay ALL of LOUIE’S bills! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You all are the most kind and wonderful people on the earth!
THANK YOU BOBBI FOR SAVING HIM!
THANK YOU STALLINGS ER FOR HELPING HIM SURVIVE THE WEEKEND!
THANK YOU DR. MOSES FOR SAVING HIS LEG & HIS LIFE!
THANK YOU FOUR SEASONS CAT HOSPITAL FOR YOUR UNBELIEVABLE LOVE & COMPASSION WHILE CARING FOR HIM!
THANK YOU DONORS & SUPPORTERS THAT HEARD OUR PLEA FOR LOUIE & PAID HIS HOSPITAL BILLS!!!
This cat will be a conversation piece, at the very least, for the lucky person or family that adopts him!!!
Sparrow is adopted in late 2017! Here is his story..
Four Kittens Rescued in Monroe, NC November 2017
A friend of mine called when trapping cats on a terrible street in Monroe……she was trying to get as many “fixed” as she could and get them rabies shots. The street is a poor street, dirty houses and abused animals everywhere. She is working hard to put a dent in the cruelty.
While she was out there trapping, she heard some awful screaming coming from underneath one of the houses. When she knocked on the door, the lady that answered said that there were kittens under there. The kittens had been there for about a week with no mama because she was hit and killed in the street………dear GOD!
My friend called me immediately and said she had gotten permission to get the kittens out from underneath the house and could I please take them. I agreed and even though it was getting late into the evening, I told her to bring them over no matter how late it was.
The kittens looked like they should have been dead. They looked like little baby birds with just skeletons barely covered with fur. They were completely starved and there was no way to know if they would make it. Of course they were immediately fed, bathed (covered in fleas), put on a heating pad and loved. These kittens were the worse case I had ever seen. You would just cry looking at them.
Over time, one of them did pass away. It is heart breaking when you do everything possible to save them……..staying up all night feeding them, keeping them warm, keeping them clean, etc. It sometimes is just out of our hands, but boy does that hurt………hurts deep.
The kittens were named after birds: Robin, Finch, Sparrow & Jay. ROBIN passed away at the ER. It was my second trip to the ER with him. He just lost the will to live and they call it “fading kitten syndrome”. I had him cremated and his little box with his picture is at our rescue facility.
The other three kittens, Finch, Sparrow and Jay are holding on. They have been through a rough time with extreme diarrhea, NOT eating, worms, fleas, etc. They are cured now from all of those things, but now at 7 weeks old, they still don’t want anything to eat but formula, they just barely nibble on their canned food. All I want is for these babies to grow up strong and get a wonderful home where they will be loved, and loved, and loved!!!
For adoption information or to schedule a visit to the FURR lodge to meet a kitty please email Terry at adoptafurrcat@gmail.com. Learn how to adopt a kitty! FURR adopts to approved homes only in the Charlotte and surrounding area! If you are not ready to adopt a kitty, please consider fostering or sponsoring. All donations are tax deductible.
