Hope needs our help!
Update 6/5/2025-
I chose the song "Indomitable Spirit" for this post, because that is exactly how I would describe Hope. Indomitable means unconquerable; impossible to defeat or frighten. She had to have been out there wandering around for a very long time, given her condition. Her bloodwork results are back and as suspected, Hope is hyperthyroid and will be receiving two medications daily to help control her condition. Her kidneys are not yet involved, and we will do all we can to keep it that way. She does have a rather severe internal and external infection going on, so antibiotics are on board. Hope, who originally was placed in the back screened room, was moved inside today to get her out of the heat. She seems to like her new "luxury condo," with a view of the outside and YouTube videos. Those who have already contributed to her care, thank you so much. We will be purchasing a water fountain for her, as all are currently in use. She's going through bowls of water like crazy, which is normal for hyperthyroidism.
If you are able to contribute to her wellbeing
click this link: https://linktr.ee/thelittlecatsrescue (we no longer use Zelle) Or, you can mail a check to 4229 Abaco Court, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Hope thanks you with purrs and sandpaper kisses.
Original Post 6/3/2026-
When a neighbor one mile away, who has dogs that absolutely despise cats calls and tells you that this cat has been sitting on his porch for four days trying to get inside and that he has asked all the other neighbors if they recognize her; when he has called all local rescues and shelters INCLUDING Pasco Animal Services and is told, "no we cannot help/take her," what exactly are we to do other than take her - and immediately bring her to our vet. She is in very rough shape. We named her Hope. Dr. Campos guestimates her to be 14 years old. She is emaciated weighing 4.7 lbs. She is, for all intents and purposes, blind in one eye. She was severely dehydrated and has no teeth. She does have a tipped ear, so she has been spayed at one point. At one point, someone cared about her. How did she end up on this guy's porch - seemingly from out of nowhere? How long has she been out there, all alone - suffering, starving? And yet, she is THE sweetest old girl.
Thankfully, Hope is negative for FIV/FeLv/HW. We are waiting the results of a senior profile including fecal and T-4 (there's a good chance she is hyperthyroid). This sweet girl was put thru a lot at the vet and yet she remained sweet. We have her set up in a double condo on he back porch with fans. Hope's bill today was $406 - a shock to our bank account. No matter what, Hope will have a home with us for however long she needs.
If you are able to contribute to her wellbeing
We no longer have Zelle. https://linktr.ee/thelittlecatsrescue Or, you can mail a check to 4229 Abaco Court, New Port Richey, FL 34653
we thank you with purrs and sandpaper kisses.
