Meet Jethro. We're fairly certain that if you looked up "majestic in the dictionary, you'd find a photo of this handsome man. Buckle up, because his story is both long and unbelievable.
In August of 2022, we received a call from Animal Control about a tomcat in Central Oakland who had been hit by a car and lost mobility in his back legs. We got him to the vet where we discovered he had a fractured hip that had already healed. He managed to survive and find food through insurmountable pain long enough for his pelvis to fully heal, displaced. At the time he was incredibly feral, so he had a few months to regain mobility and was released back to his home in Oakland.
Fast forward to March 2023 when we were alerted to a hoarding situation in South Oakland after the homeowner was evicted. Unbeknownst to us one of the 11 cats we rescued from the deplorable home was none other than Jethro! This time around he was somewhat friendly and after all he'd been through, we knew he deserved the chance to be rescued for good. Now, a year later he is finally ready to find his forever home!
At his most recent vet checkup, we learned that Jethro is partially blind. It appears that from a far distance, he can track some objects. However, at a close distance, he seems to not be able to see at all. This explains why he took so long to trust humans and why he can be a bit wary at first, even with folks he knows. Upon approach, he will hiss, but as soon as you make contact and start giving him love, he'll flop to the ground for immediate belly rubs. He's a shy but insanely sweet boy looking for a calm, quiet home with an understanding owner. Jethro adores other cats and finds most of his confidence in others, so he must go to a home with other cats!
Jethro is about 5 years old, neutered, vaccinated, flea treated, dewormed, microchipped, and tested FIV/FeLV negative.
Meet Jethro. We're fairly certain that if you looked up "majestic in the dictionary, you'd find a photo of this handsome man. Buckle up, because his story is both long and unbelievable.
In August of 2022, we received a call from Animal Control about a tomcat in Central Oakland who had been hit by a car and lost mobility in his back legs. We got him to the vet where we discovered he had a fractured hip that had already healed. He managed to survive and find food through insurmountable pain long enough for his pelvis to fully heal, displaced. At the time he was incredibly feral, so he had a few months to regain mobility and was released back to his home in Oakland.
Fast forward to March 2023 when we were alerted to a hoarding situation in South Oakland after the homeowner was evicted. Unbeknownst to us one of the 11 cats we rescued from the deplorable home was none other than Jethro! This time around he was somewhat friendly and after all he'd been through, we knew he deserved the chance to be rescued for good. Now, a year later he is finally ready to find his forever home!
At his most recent vet checkup, we learned that Jethro is partially blind. It appears that from a far distance, he can track some objects. However, at a close distance, he seems to not be able to see at all. This explains why he took so long to trust humans and why he can be a bit wary at first, even with folks he knows. Upon approach, he will hiss, but as soon as you make contact and start giving him love, he'll flop to the ground for immediate belly rubs. He's a shy but insanely sweet boy looking for a calm, quiet home with an understanding owner. Jethro adores other cats and finds most of his confidence in others, so he must go to a home with other cats!
Jethro is about 5 years old, neutered, vaccinated, flea treated, dewormed, microchipped, and tested FIV/FeLV negative.
Adopting a cat is a big responsibility and commitment, but it's also one of the biggest acts you can ever do for an animal in need.
Each and every cat in our care has their own story and background. They are all fully vetted, fixed, vaccinated, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative (unless otherwise specified). Because of this, our adoption fee is $95 for one cat over 1-year-old or $155 for 2 and $110 for one cat under 1-year-old or $195 for 2.
Our approval process includes a vet reference (personal reference if you've not had a vet in the last 5 years), virtual home tour, and landlord approval should you be a renter.
The completion of an application does not guarantee approval for adoption.
Adopting a cat is a big responsibility and commitment, but it's also one of the biggest acts you can ever do for an animal in need.
Each and every cat in our care has their own story and background. They are all fully vetted, fixed, vaccinated, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative (unless otherwise specified). Because of this, our adoption fee is $95 for one cat over 1-year-old or $155 for 2 and $110 for one cat under 1-year-old or $195 for 2.
Our approval process includes a vet reference (personal reference if you've not had a vet in the last 5 years), virtual home tour, and landlord approval should you be a renter.
The completion of an application does not guarantee approval for adoption.
We are a small but mighty 501(c)3 foster-based cat rescue founded in 2019 with a focus on TNVR in the Oakland, Pittsburgh neighborhood, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide proper vet care for feral, stray, homeless, and abandoned cats, socialize and rehabilitate rescued cats, place rescued cats into forever homes, educate and promote cat rescue and animal welfare, and educate the public on the importance of the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release program.
We are a small but mighty 501(c)3 foster-based cat rescue founded in 2019 with a focus on TNVR in the Oakland, Pittsburgh neighborhood, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide proper vet care for feral, stray, homeless, and abandoned cats, socialize and rehabilitate rescued cats, place rescued cats into forever homes, educate and promote cat rescue and animal welfare, and educate the public on the importance of the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release program.
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