Gimlet now

He got a bath.

And he felt so much better.

 He gained more than 4 lbs in one month.

 He learned how to play.

 And he finally relaxed.

 And soon, he'll receive treatment for his thyroid. There'll be a 2 week quarantine period where he'll be radioactive, then we'll get to meet the real him when he's not high on thyroxine. I can't wait to meet the happy, healthy Gimlet.

Gimlet then

This was Gimlet.

He was brought to the shelter by animal control as a stray. They guessed that he was 15 years old and in end-stage hyperthyroid. He weighed 6 lbs.

The moment I saw him, I knew I wanted to bring him home. He was labeled "Not for rehoming", but he asked me not to let him die in the shelter. He said he had a lot of life left to live and he'd like to enjoy what little time he had left.

So I talked to my husband, I talked to management, and I brought him home for hospice care.

 He was skinny, dirty, and covered in flea dirt. He didn't have a lot of hair. But he was sweet.

 And he was hungry.

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Gala is a very special girl.

Not only is she gorgeous, but she was also a great mom, definitely the best mama cat we've had. She's been gentle, friendly, sweet and quiet, even when we had to give her meds, which most cats get angry about. She didn't hold a grudge, and is always happy for chin rubs.

Since her mothering days are over, she's been spending some time at work with me behind the front desk. She loves to help.

She spends most of the day laying around and being adorable.

 Don't you need a little extra sweetness in your life?

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Hi there! I'm Cheddar! I'm a sweet, adorable orange tabby kitten looking for a great forever family. I'm laid-back and easy going, but I also love to play. I can pretty much handle anything that comes my way.

I'm kind of a smarty-pants because I learned about "food" first, and I used the big-kitty litterbox way before anyone else. I'm pretty advanced and smart.

I'd love to go to a family with another cat or kittens. You should check out my siblings and my mom, Gala, too! They're all pretty awesome.

 If you'd like to learn more about me or set up a meeting with me, email my foster parents at diadrascrittersATgmailDOTcom.

Jean-Pierre has been adopted!

I'm a little late, but JP was adopted from the SPCA a couple months ago. He has his own instagram! https://www.instagram.com/elvispurrsley2013/

His dad posts more to: http://www.imgrum.net/user/mattnowak1/2784626

Poor Buster

Got bit by a snake.

Boris has been adopted!

I'm a little late, but I'm happy to share that Boris has been adopted!

He went to the SPCA in hopes that he would find his forever home. He hid all the time and stopped eating, so they put him in the vet observation area. His foster mom found out and decided to adopt him. He's at home, forever, where he's happy. So happy for him :)