r/rescuecats • u/Jesiplayssims • 25d ago
Needs Rehoming 🐾 Gainesville Florida Kitty in trouble
Hi. A 12 week old kitten was found and was on its way to the pound after it's finder took it to the vet- when I stepped in. This little boy has a heart murmur and a wonky eye (not formed correctly, possible vision issues). Unfortunately, my cat hates him. He needs a home and medical care. All the local rescues have turned us away (full) or not responded. I am afraid to simply post on neighborhood social media because we have dog fighting rings around here. Can anyone suggest where he can go? I've been calling him Jackson. He's playful, sweet, and litter trained.
281
Upvotes
5
u/CatPaws55 25d ago
First of all, thank you for stepping in and saving this kitten.
I'm sorry about your resident cat's reaction, but cats tend to be territorial. Would it be possible to give more time to your cat and see whether he'll eventually get to accept the kitten? It can take a while. Pheromone diffusers can help. You'll need to keep them separated for a while and then re-introduce them a little bit at the time (there are several videos on youtube explaining how to do it).
Otherwise, there is no-kill shelter/rescue in FL that might be close to you (Tampa): https://stfrancisrescue.org/#/rescue-ui/ . Not sure whether they are full, but they have a network of foster homes and maybe one of them can take him. He's adorable!