My name is Newt!

Posted over 4 months ago

Cared for by Focus on Ferals

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)

Age

Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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Hair Length

short

My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I’m Newt. And I’ve fathered unknown numbers of kittens. Wasn’t my job to feed or shelter them. I just did what tomcats do. But it’s a lonely life. And a hard one. I got into so many fights. Over ladies and territory. It’s why I have FIV. I didn’t like living outside but at some point someone decided I was unfit for a cozy home. So outside I found myself for many days and many nights.

I was resolved to meet my end outside. And the neighbor had a mind to make that sooner than later. Because all my females and offspring had overpopulated the area. Just in the nick of time, FOF took me in for neuter. And when they saw how sweet I am, they committed to keeping me.

I know how lucky I am. I wish every cat could find rescue help like this. Until then, the best thing you can do to help us….is spay/neuter.

Newt’s approximate date of birth is 2019.
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All of our cats/kittens are spayed or neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, vaccinated against Distemper, and treated for fleas and other parasites. If you want to meet a specific kitty, please inquire with us before attending an adoption event, so we can make every effort to have the requested kitties available!
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Adoption center is located at 7962 CLYDE PARK SW, BYRON CENTER MI 49315. Our shelter is open by appointment only. Applications must be submitted and approved before appointments will be set. Applications can be completed at http://www.focusonferals.org/adopt/adoption-application/. Our adoption fee is Kittens through 6 months $125 or 2 for $200; Kitties over 6 months $100 or 2 for $150. Come on out and meet the love of your life!

Rescue

Focus on Ferals

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

Gina Marvin

Phone

(616) 826-0927

crazyforferals@yahoo.com

Website

http://focusonferals.org

Address

7962 Clyde Park SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee is kittens through 6 months $125 or 2 for $200
kitties over 6 months $100 or 2 for $150. They come spayed/neutered, tested for FIV and FeLV, wormed, treated for fleas and is up to date on his/her vaccines.

If you are interested in adopting one of our kittens, please CLICK HERE to fill out an Adoption Application. If you have questions you can call 616-826-0927.

Go meet their pets

Our adoption center is located at 7962 Clyde Park SW Byron Center. We are open by appointment only once an application has been submitted and approved.

'Our adoption facility houses so many kitties. The rest are in foster homes. If you want to meet a specific kitty, please inquire with us before attending an adoption event, so we can make every effort to have the requested kitties available!

For every kitten that is adopted another kitten will have a chance at a healthy happy life. Kitten season has been especially busy this year and we have been at capacity for some time now. Sadly this means people who want to help the cats and kittens in their area are being turned away because of limited resources.

More about this rescue

Our mission is to improve the lives of feral cats through education and action, following the humane methods of Trap-Neuter-Return, and thus treating every feral cat with the compassion and respect they deserve.

The Humane Answer: Trap-Neuter-Return
If you've ever seen cats in an alleyway eating out of dumpsters, or blending into the wild habitat of a wooded area, and wondered about their condition and how you could help them, read on...

Some of them, having been lost or abandoned, have found their way to a colony where they can survive amongst other felines. But the majority live out their lives as feral, or "wild", cats. Being either born in the wild and never having had human contact, or reverting to a wild state after having been abandoned; the great majority of feral cats cannot be tamed. Generally, attempts at taming or adoption of ferals prove to be fruitless. Our efforts can be realized one-hundred-fold if we do the greatest good for the greatest number of ferals by stopping the cycle of reproduction.

Communities can help these forgotten cats by providing them with food, water, shelter, and spaying/neutering services through the "Trap-Neuter-Return" full management program.

Briefly, TNR consists of the humane trapping, sterilization, and return of feral cats to their familiar habitat to be cared for daily by dedicated volunteers. Kittens under eight weeks and/or tame cats are placed into adoption programs.

For more in-depth information on TNR, please visit our links page to visit the Alley Cat Allies web site or the Feral Friends web site.