It is our sad duty to report that Richie, a sweet cat who the Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary rescued after he had been attacked with a sharp object, has died. The sanctuary spent a lot of money for treatment at two different veterinary practices, and the staff at the shelter facility gave him medicine and other care multiple times a day, but his injuries (which also apparently aggravated a tumor in his ear) eventually took their deadly toll on this beautiful little guy. We take some consolation in the knowledge that his final days were filled with loving attention.
We are grateful to all the people who made contributions for Richie’s treatment as well as for insulin for Luigi, a sweet, 11-year-old, diabetic cat who fortunately is still alive and well at the sanctuary. We would love for him to get adopted, but it’s very possible that he will spend the rest of his life at Happy Tails. We continue to deal with the challenges of inflation for Luigi’s insulin (as well as for insulin for a cat in a foster home), so contributions would still be greatly appreciated. There are, of course, other cats in our no-kill, mostly cage-less facility as well as in Happy Tails foster homes. Some are adoptable, but there are also old, feral, and/or special needs cats in the care of our non-profit organization.
If you are willing to make a tax-deductible donation, checks or money orders can be mailed to: Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. Or you can donate via PayPal at www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org. (Remember: There is no “r” in “Tails”!) If you have questions, call or text Doreen at 440.759-0076 or email HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com.
The photo on the left reflects the pain of a severely abused cat named Richie who the Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary rescued after he had been attacked with a sharp object. This still affectionate cat is anemic from blood loss, and his wounds are heart-breaking. During one of many medical treatments (paid for by Happy Tails), a veterinarian said the attack also apparently aggravated a tumor in his ear. We hope that antibiotics and other considerable care he is receiving at the sanctuary will help him recover soon.
The photo on the right features Luigi, a sweet, 11-year-old, diabetic cat. It would be great if he gets adopted into a good home where his condition can be kept under control, but it’s very possible that he will spend the rest of his life at Happy Tails. There are, of course, other cats in our no-kill, mostly cage-less facility as well as in Happy Tails foster homes. Some are adoptable, but there are also old, feral, and/or special needs cats in the care of our non-profit organization.
Unfortunately, inflation has increased the costs for cat food, kitty litter, cleaning supplies, and veterinary treatment. So, we hope you can send a tax-deductible donation. Checks or money orders can
be mailed to: Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. Or you can donate via PayPal (at www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org). If you have questions, email HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com or call or text Doreen at 440.759-0076. (Remember: There is no “r” in “Tails”!)