Please HELP the Henrietta Throwaways!

Habitat for Cats is working to rescue, medically treat, foster, and adopt up to 9 cats left abandoned near a feral cat colony in Henrietta. The dump offs have occurred on at least 3 separate occasions over the past several weeks. All of the cats needed treatment for fleas and worms, with some needing additional treatment for dehydration, persistent diarrhea, ear mites, upper respiratory infection, and intestinal damage from years of mistreatment. Most of them have missing or cracked teeth, probably due to bad nutrition and/or from chewing on the bars of the cages they were forcibly kept in. Several of them have bent or deformed ears. All of the cats will need to be spayed or neutered.

Frankie was the first cat to be rescued by the colony caretaker. Thankfully, Sharon Powell loves God’s creatures and is always on the lookout for those in need. Frankie is a gorgeous Seal Point Himalayan whose tail was covered in feces from the bottom to the top. He weighed 5 ¼ lbs at his first vet visit, but after the tail was shaved, he was down to only 5 lbs. Unbelievably, the feces on his tail weighed ¼ lb. Due to the acidity of the feces and the neglect by the previous owner, Frankie has holes burned into his paws and tail. He is now sporting gauze and colorful bandages while we try to heal these wounds. While Frankie has been fighting to survive, as of September 14th, it is unclear if he will make it. He did go to the vet again today and has severe inflamed bowel syndrome. Basically, Frankie is starving to death since he can’t keep any substance in his body long enough to obtain nourishment from it. While he is not doing well at the moment, Habitat for Cats is committed to try and save him.

Johnnie had such severe and prolonged ear mite damage that there is a growth in this ear canal that needs to be removed with surgery. He also has an underlying ear infection that is hard to treat because of the polyp. Johnnie is doing better though and gaining weight. Marley is so scared that she prefers hiding in the basement. Ronnie is receiving antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection. Kenzie, Danni,and Rikki are going for their first vet visit today. Codi and Nikki are still out there. Codi, who only has 1 eye, has not been seen in 2 weeks. Nikki was just dropped off a couple days ago and we are actively trying to rescue her.

Joan Taber is fabulously fostering these cats with much patience, tenderness, and love but she could use some help. If you would like to become a Habitat for Cat foster for one of these beautiful cats, then please contact Laraine VanBlarcom at 585-233-7810.

The medical bills for these cats is becoming extensive. Any help you can provide will be gratefully accepted. To donate for their medical treatment, food, and care please click on the Chip-In. For additional questions or offers to volunteer, please contact the Habitat for Cats phone line at 585-234-2894 or e-mail us at habitat4cats@yahoo.com. Donations of dry and canned cat food, cat litter, and supplies such as paper towel are always welcome.

We will keep you posted when the cats are available for adoption.

This situation has been reported to a Humane Society Animal Cruelty officer and is currently under investigation.

Habitat for Cats, P.O. Box 25637, Rochester, New York 14625 | Phone: (585) 234-2894 | Email Us