When I began taking in senior and hospice cats in 2020, I thought that there would be a cat in need here and there. Over the last year, I've learned a great deal about the plight of old, sick, or otherwise "broken" cats, and it's heartbreaking.
Most often, cats come to Mew-Mew House when families contact me after the loss of a loved one. Families often cannot take on the beloved pets of their lost member, but cannot fathom taking these cherished family members to a shelter ... or worse. I am grateful that I can be a permanent home for these cats, and in doing so providing peace for families that are already struggling.
Most of the time, I don't get a chance to know the family member that is lost. Families find me later. Last week, for the first time, I had the opportunity to speak to a pet parent with a terminal condition, who wanted more than anything to see to it that their five cats were provided for.
Of course I'm going to take these cats! A person with terminal illness has enough to worry about. Yes, the cats will be fine. No, don't worry that they're old, or skittish, or sick. I got this. You take care of you.
Last week I also learned that Snickerdoodle needed surgery to remove a massive tumor from his thyroid. He's been hyperthyroid for as long as he's lived with me. My hope is that the surgery will mean no more twice-daily pills for him, which equates with a greater quality of life.
I can't do this alone! I'm about to take on five cats, in various states of health. They all need updates on vaccines and vet checks. I'm looking at at least $500 in vet expenses, plus $350 for Snickerdoodle's surgery.
Helping people with cats at their time of greatest need is one of the move fulfilling things I've ever done. I don't want money to be the reason why I fail these cats or their people. Please donate to Mew-Mew House by clicking below!
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Don't forget, this week (October 18-22, 2021) is Mew-Mew House's virtual open house! Learn more about the cats here and what their lives are like though blog posts, photos, reels, and live video on Facebook!