Red

CHARLES TOWN, NY

From Patty:

I use to call him Big Red. Red was abandoned into a controlled colony last January in rain and snow. One very rainy night as I was feeding them I remember meeting him and I now believe that night to be the same night he was abandoned, because he was meowing so hard when he heard me. Even in the rain he was beautiful, with his orange and dark orange circular markings and his fur was so long it touched the ground. I found out his owner just put him there and he use to be an inside cat and this makes me wonder what kind of life he had even as an indoor cat. Then he just dropped out of sight and then suddenly, he was there again and came up to me this time, putting his face in the food before I could get it out of the can and he loved getting pets and scratches, I would too if I was inundated with fleas.

Red came up to me because he was literally starving and he knew that he had to let me help him, as if he were saying “I need help.” You wouldn’t believe he weighs 11 pounds, but it’s all bone. I can feel his ribs and backbone. The sides of his body are caved in. The good news is that he he’s negative from the combo test! Currently I have him at a vacant house next door in a very large kennel. Red is now flea free and is quite a love bug! He loves his pets, especially his cheeks being scratched and rolls onto his back in sheer happiness now. Red has a way to go yet before going to a permanent furever home. After he regains his weight he’ll get his shots and be neutered.

As much as I would love to love and keep Red I cannot. This is my 8th rescue this year and I’m maxed out financially and emotionally. Please if there is a permanent and loving home out there, please consider stepping up and taking this wonderful guy to be a part of your family. As mentioned, he’s extremely loving. I don’t know if he likes dogs and as far as other cats he was with an all female colony for months and I think he will get along with other cats. I’m hoping you can help me, help Red.

On behalf of Red, thank you,
Patty

If you are interested in Red, Patty can be contacted at joppatowne@comcast.net