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Rudy was a young male cat who loved being part of a family. When he fell ill, his family took him to the vet – and the diagnosis was nearly a death sentence for him. Rudy had a urinary blockage which was easily treatable, but rather than paying for the procedure that would make Rudy healthy again,
his family opted to euthanize him. Unfortunately, this is a scenario that we have seen many times before.
Here at Pasado’s, we understand that a difficult economy creates challenging choices, but choosing to euthanize a curable pet is unthinkable. If someone’s car or water heater breaks, they find the means to fix it – why isn’t this same logic extended to those we should love most? The health and happiness of our families, human or nonhuman, should be top priorities. Fortunately, Rudy’s veterinarian shared this philosophy.
The clinic members fell in love with Rudy, and instead of euthanizing him, they gave him a job as a blood donor cat.
What many pet owners may not realize is that emergency surgeries often call for blood transfusions. A blood donor is vital for these procedures, and Rudy, who was healthy and young, was a perfect candidate for the job. Rudy lived for two years at the veterinary clinic, providing them with a vital resource and receiving the staff’s love and attention. But Rudy is a family guy: he wanted a home to go to at night, and he became unhappy at the clinic. Rudy began peeing on his bedding and he ceased purring, despite their best efforts to bring him happiness. Purring indicates a cat’s comfort, contentment, and sometimes nervousness, but Rudy ceased to give any indication of how he felt.
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When the veterinary clinic learned about Pasado’s work,
they asked if we could help Rudy, and we
readily agreed. The clinic staff feared that
Rudy wouldn’t be placed in a home because he
peed his bedding, but they knew that Rudy
needed to be part of a family again. Rudy
has been here at the sanctuary for two weeks
now, and he hasn’t had a single accident.
Cats often urinate when they’re distraught,
depressed, or otherwise want to express
displeasure. Rudy was once thought to be a
“problem” animal, but sometimes the problem
isn’t the pet, but the situation. Rudy’s new
habits show that he’s happy with the
adjustment, and his purring now fills all of
Kitty City. Kelly, our Kitty City Caretaker,
was the first to hear his tiny announcement
of pleasure. She spent fifteen minutes
snuggling with him in his isolation room, and very, very quietly, Rudy began to purr. The gentle rumble was music to her ears.
Rudy was another companion animal who fell through the cracks. His owner left him for dead, and if it weren’t for the kindness of Rudy’s vet, he would have been euthanized. While Rudy provided an important service for two years, his true calling is with a loving forever family.
Rudy is a plump, orange-and-white boy with eager green eyes and a shy smile. This mellow five-year-old boy has already saved so many lives, but he hopes to live out the remainder of his years with his own special someone. Does your home have room for a heroic little cat? If so, please click
here to find out about the fostering and adoption process.
And if your home isn’t looking for a new addition at this time, please consider making a donation. Saving those who would otherwise fall through the cracks is our mission – and your support helps us continue our lifesaving work.
(don't forget
to ask your employer
to match your donation)
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