Shelter Cat of the Month Archives

Gavin

An older cat brought to Richmond Animal Shelter, Gavin was in terrible condition and tore at our hearts. He had been struck by a car, but luckily survived any serious injury. When examined at our vet, he tested positive for the Feline AIDS virus (FIV), had kidney disease and damage to both of his ears, possibly from frost-bite.

After a few weeks of TLC and antibiotics, we were able to neuter him and release him into our community of FIV cats. His face healed, but, sadly, his time with us was shortlived.


His compromised immune system was unable to deal with severe mouth ulcers that developed as his kidneys failed. Gavin was the gentlest of cats and we miss him.

Daisy

A passerby travelling in Burnaby came across an unconscious kitty at the side of a road. The kind-hearted individual took the animal to the SPCA hospital in Vancouver where she regained consciousness.

Her prospects for adoption were bleak because her face was deformed and she cowered in her cage, growling and hissing. The woman who'd found her pleaded with the SPCA to not euthanize the cat, as she was determined to find a home for her.

Newly named "Daisy" was accepted into our sanctuary to the delight of our volunteers who discovered she was tame and very affectionate. We call her our "Koala cat" and have appointed her the official mascot of the shelter. Daisy is certainly our most popular girl.

Lucky

This gorgeous boy is an example of the thousands of feral cats that are hiding in every community.

Lucky and his sibling were rescued from an industrial area as young adults, and brought to our sanctuary. Although he still doesn't welcome our touch, he is completely comfortable with his new life and allows us to be close to him.