Cooper

Cooper and Friends

A Chance At Life For This Little Trooper
Can Be Your Loving Gift To Dear Cooper

Hi, I'm Cooper and I've asked my foster mom Shannon to tell you my story. I'm a special little fellow and I pray that there is an equally special person out there who understands that we all have limitations of one sort or another and who can give me a loving home and the care that I need. Here is my story.
Cooper has now been with me since July and has made unbelievable strides. He can now walk on carpet, climb stairs, and jump on furniture. He does drag himself if he gets on wood floors or any surface that doesn't provide traction. However, he still does not have absolute control over bowel and bladder functions and has to be stimulated to make sure he poops in the toilet or litter pan- if you go too long, well he goes. Who knows what will happen in the future as neurological injuries can heal over time. He has regained much of his ability since being discovered in May as a two pound baby. It will take an unbelievable person to adopt him. At this point he remains special needs. He was found by a young college student at a home near the river on Memorial Day weekend with his all black mom and siblings. He is clearly part Siamese with beautiful sky blue eyes. He could not walk at the time and had no use of his back legs. He was probably around 8 weeks old at the time. Fearing that he would die his rescuer took him in, but did not have the money to pay for his medical care. She wanted to foster him and called CARE who agreed to have him seen by a vet. He was, and because he did show signs of promise, had some feeling in his legs, and was the sweetest kitten ever, the CARE vet felt he deserved a chance at life. The girl took him home but really was not equipped to meet his needs; he was having accidents because he needed to be stimulated to pee and poop and unfortunately the girl did not have time to do much with him. Cooper was left in a bathroom by himself, with her visiting him as her schedule allowed for about a month. She loved him and realized he needed more than she could provide. He had begun moving his legs more so CARE asked if I would evaluate him. When I got him his little bladder had become so distended that he leaked urine all of the time. So began the task of saving dear Cooper. X-rays showed no visible spinal injury as would be caused by trauma so the vets believe this was birth related, as his mommy lived outside and there is no telling what might have happened to her. I got him to pee about every 3-4 hours in the beginning to get his bladder to shrink back and allow him to begin to feel when he had to pee. We exercised and exercised, and he has done so well- growing and playing with the other babies. He is on a great regimen now with the right food for him (Purina One is the only food that keeps his poop nice and formed and I feed him I/D wet just to help with his growth. Fancy Feast or other wet foods give him loose stools, which are not good for anyone. I just get him up in the morning and poop him over the toilet (nice formed poops) just by stimulating him as you would a kitten. He will also pee in the toilet while being stimulated. He needs to be peed about every 8 to 10 hours and he now poops twice a day. Any person wanting to adopt him would have to provide him the time he needs. He loves to sleep in his cage at night and plays in the day. He is very social and will rub and purr all over you. He loves other cats. The pee no longer leaks out and he has really good control over that. However he does not know yet when he has to pee so has no desire yet for the litter box, although he does go into it and cover deposits by the other cats. So he has the desire to be tidy and an understanding of what cats do after using the litter box. While he would need a home that would not mind a little clean up, he really is good now. An adopter would have to be there for him as he so enjoys human interaction. He loves to go outside under my supervision and play in our fenced back yard. He can really walk well outside and that is good exercise for him. Because he could never ever escape from anything wishing to harm him, he would have to always be with a human anytime he is outside. He needs and deserves a warm house so he must be a house kitty. I love him dearly and am trying my best to find his forever home. He is great with everyone- cats, dogs, kids, even vets. He's just the brightest spirit and loves life despite his own limitations. I had first said that if he worsened or was a mean cat, euthanasia would be best. But this guy is a trooper and really loves life. He deserves a happy life.
Please call CARE @ (804) 288-9797 to speak with Shannon about her Cooper.

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Make Him Yours And You Will Find
That Age Is Just A State Of Mind
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I am a senior, very stately gentleman, with my age being somewhere in the 13-15 years category. Before my CARE rescue, I was doomed on death row at a kill shelter, for who wanted to adopt an older fellow who at the time was in very poor health? I was dehydrated, my teeth were in dire need of a cleaning, and I had tapeworms. I was dejected and in terrible spirits, but now after some TLC in my foster home and with my teeth cleaned and shining, my attitude has improved. I have even been spotted playing with a ball. I tend to be an independent soul and at this stage of my life that is not likely to change, but I like to be petted and respond with purrs and gentle head bumps. I even crawl up into my person's lap. One of my greatest joys is to seek out the warmer spots in the house and to contentedly gaze out the window to watch the world going by. I could probably coexist with other nice cats, but honestly I would prefer to be by myself and ruler of all that I survey. Do you have a spot in your home and heart for me to live out my days ensconced in warmth and love? Please call CARE @ (804) 288-9797 to learn anything you want to know about Vittoria's foster boy.

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"Not To Offend, But That Other Morris Is Terribly Overrated-
My Face Has So Much More Character!"
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Luvnut
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Stormy
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Marmalade
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I am in foster care, which is WONDERFUL. I have lived my short life full of "scrapes and knocks." I have lost most of my tail and have had such badly infected ears that they are partially missing and crimped (AND my vet says that I am probably part Scottish Fold), giving me charm and lots of distinction. (YOU WILL NEVER SEE ANOTHER TOBY ANYWHERE!) I am only 2 years old, neutered, litter trained, and a true lover. (Notice the unusual white markings across my face.) I am DIABETIC and we are working toward regulating that by diet. My foster mom is Helen. Call CARE @ (804)288-9797.

Black Kat (Declawed)
*Kat's Family Is Breaking Apart- Can You Take This Poor Kitty Into Your Heart?*
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I am not quite a year old yet. My life has been one set back after the other. I was living kind of on my own when someone started poisoning all the neighborhood cats. One of us, an orange tabby like me, was shot and put on the porch of its owner. Thank goodness CARE whisked me out of that neighborhood before I became mincemeat too. I am pretty much terrified at the adoption center, but there is no meanness in me and I never would intentionally hurt anyone. I need a lot of understanding and TLC. I LOVE to be given affection. With a little patience, you will not believe how loyal and loving I will be. I never ever want to be unsafe again! Call CARE @ (804)288-9797.

Alice
*Her Markings Are Extraordinary As Are Her Gentleness & Disposition*
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Cali Cat (Declawed)
*Like Black Kat, She Sorely Needs A Kindly Family To Take Her Into Its Embrace*
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Yoyo
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Henry
(Adopted!)

Tarzan
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Andy
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Flash
(Adopted!)

My name is Flash, and I was found in Bryan Park in October 2003. I am about three-years-old. My hobbies include being petted and playing with toys that are dangled in front of me. I am FIV positive, but I do not show symptoms, which means I will probably only carry the disease and not get sick. It also means that I must either be an only cat, or only live with other cats that have FIV, so I need a special home. But that's ok, because I am one special cat! Call Lanell Gardner today at (804) 262-5420 or (804) 334-9761 or CARE at (804) 288-9797 to meet me and see how special I am for yourself!

Emily
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Nadine
(Adopted!)

I am a PERFECT, black, short-haired cat. I have tested positive for FIV but am totally healthy and free of any symptoms. I am probably just a carrier. My owner's husband left and she moved in with a person who would not let me go along. I must be an inside cat and should be an only cat (dogs are fine and I like them) unless you already have another FIV+ cat. Then I can have a friend. My vet did NOT want to KILL ME. So, he did not. Now, I am in DESPERATE need of that special person/home who wants a wonderful cat. I am about l l/2 years old only and will give about l5 more years of great loving to my new owner(s). Call CARE at (804)288-9797.

Ridley
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I am an older Siamese who is an INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC. I am neutered with all shots current, etc. I was found during the hurricane by a kind person who saved my life. My age is around 8 to l0 according to my new vet. Please call Helen with CARE if you are interested in adopting me or would like more information. Her number is (804)355-1357.

Dino
(Adopted!)

I am an Fiv+ Orange and White kitty (all medicals done), totally non-symptomatic. I need a home. I have been living at Countryside Vet temporarily. I am NOT contagious to dogs or people and only to other cats if I bite them. Biting is NOT my thing, so I am really a nice guy who gets a bad rap just because I may be a carrier of Fiv+. That is not even a for sure but suspected. Call Sandy with CARE if any interest in learning more about me. (804)262-5575.