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Thank You for helping the dogs and cats who need our CARE. It is only through the volunteer efforts combined with your generous donations that we are able to help these dogs and cats reach their Happy Endings. Many times the stories of the dogs and cats of CARE are easy to tell. Others, like the pets themselves travel a more difficult journey to get to their Happy Endings. Click on the names menu on the left and read their stories. |
| Minnie wanted to run & play like other Kitties. | |
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At 6 weeks old, cold, covered in fleas and dehydrated, the litter of 5 kittens might not have
survived Christmas 2009 but for the love and support provided by the CARE volunteers. Three of the young felines found new forever homes, but not Minnie and her “sister,” Belle. Minnie, the smallest, suffers from patella luxation (knee completely moved to side of leg) and hip dysplasia in both her back legs and has been in constant pain throughout her short life, according to her doctors. Belle has been at her side for support the entire time. To correct her condition, Minnie has endured two knee surgeries and now has a good chance to live a normal life thanks to the generosity of the many kind people throughout Orange County who responded to a recent plea for help by CARE. Minnie, Belle and CARE would like to thank everyone for their thoughtful cards and letters, as well as their many donations which made it possible for us to provide the needed surgeries to correct Minnie’s condition. |
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While being cared for by a dedicated CARE
volunteer foster mom, Minnie remains positive and affectionate. |
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Minnie & beautiful big sister, Belle. What would
Minnie do without her? |
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Minnie puts her full weight on the leg and is
doing fine after surgery #1. Surgery #2 was scheduled for October 7th. |
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Belle and her sister are looking for a home
together. |
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Minnie is recovering well after her 2nd
surgery. |
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She has 2 staples that will come out soon and in mid-November her Veterinarian will make a
final evaluate of her condition. The knee surgeries have helped her dramatically, but unfortunately did not correct her hip dysplasia. Because of this, she has grown up with her limitations and is able to do everything any other young cat can do; she just does it more carefully. She limits her own playing and also playing with her sister Belle since she knows she can’t jump around or be rough like most kittens. Because of this, she is calm and loving and purrs tons. She wants to be wherever you are and has turned into a lap cat now that she can sit more comfortably. She will actually stand on her 2 back legs (the ones that were operated on) so that you can pick her up and set her on your lap. The 2 knee surgeries have improved her mobility and comfort tremendously. She walks funny, but that may change once she is completely healed. Minnie has adapted to her condition heroically. The two girls should be ready to go to a quiet and tranquil adult home after Minnie’s final evaluation at the end of November. They are both beautiful Bengal cats and unlike other kittens, calm, cautious and very people oriented. Minnie will be a little delicate, but in a good home they are she will be very happy. |
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| Kevin | |
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This story started at the Orange
County shelter where Kevin was being held for many months waiting to be adopted. |
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Kevin became a Second Chance cat when CARE decided to adopt him
and bring him to the Cattery at the SJC PetsMart, where CARE keeps and shows the cats that are available for adoption. We noticed there was a problem with his right eye. Upon examination, it was discovered he had glaucoma. Kevin was put on an extensive medication routine to bring down the pressure in his eye, however,the diagnosis was grim. Kevin would eventually lose his right eye. Knowing all of these medical challenges, Amy Brandt, a groomer at the SJC PetsMart, fell in love with this handsome and fun-filled Tabby. Amy continued to care for Kevin’s eye, making numerous visits to the Eye Clinic in Tustin. After several months, Kevin underwent surgery to remove his eye. Kevin is doing just great. Amy says that Kevin is a much happier, lovable and energetic cat. Kevin quickly adjusted to life with one healthy eye, and doesn’t need daily medications and eye much happier, lovable drops. Amy later adopted another CARE cat, Lola, so Kevin would have a playmate. The two became fast friends, and Lola watches after him like a best buddy should. “It is such a joy to watch Kevin and Lola interact and play together. These two cats bring so much love and joy to my life”, says Amy. |
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| Shep was adopted Nov 2004 to new home | |
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This big chestnut 8 year old puppy
dog joined CARE as part of our primary program where we help animals from San Juan Capistrano that have been taken to the OC Animal Shelter. Shep received good care at the center, yet he was not in the best of when he arrived at the shelter. |
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Dr. Mannix and staff fostered Shep
back to good health, while the CARE Dog Wranglers provided daily exercise and training visits. Their combined efforts are readily evident in this recent image of Shep. The many volunteer hours of behavior training has paid off for Shep. He is very easy to be around and shown at adoption day events. |
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| Liz | |
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Liz entered CARE through our 2nd
Chance program, after being in a shelter for more than a month. The shelter felt that Liz was marginally adoptable. She was loving yet not responsive enough to visitors to attract enough attention to find a home. |
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The day she joined CARE, she received her first health exam with Veterinarians who
assist CARE. On her first day with us, CARE found out Liz had two rear legs crushed from an incident that occurred a month earlier before entering the other shelter. Liz was more than uncomfortable. She desperately needed and received immediate surgery. Liz lost her left rear leg and her right leg was questionable. After surgery and weeks of post surgical care the Veterinarians and volunteers helping her were able to heal her right hind leg. Within 24 hours of her surgery, this good kitty began pulling herself into the close by litter box. Liz recuperated and built her strength back. Now active on three legs, she is ready for a new foster home to help her acclimate even more. Although rarely found on top of refrigerators, tripod cats adapt very well to indoor homes. Liz is still shy of hands, a little confused and reactive. CARE will seek out a quiet, gentle, patient home where playful Liz can flourish. Liz's challenges have come more from a severe hesitance to trusting people than the loss of her leg. "If they pick me up what will I be missing next?" Unlike humans, this is not something you can ask a professional to talk through with a cat. Twice Liz has been returned from loving homes. The family that fostered her in 2007, missed Liz very much when she was in her second home. They adopted her into her final family in 2008. Yesterday, Rosemary awoke to find that Liz had hopped onto her bed to wish Rosemary a Happy 81st Birthday. |
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