30/12/2025
As 2025 comes to a close, I have a very special update on this fella. He was left behind in a rental along with his canine friend. Sadly, it was a domestic violence situation and the woman fled.
I was approached by a case worker to help. The dog was reactive to other dogs and with the help of Animals In Need, we engaged a dog trainer , found a wonderful foster carer and they adopted her. She is living the life by the ocean with twice daily walks and the odd puppacino!
I fostered the cat so that Animals In Need could take him under their rescue umbrella. Foster carers are scarce and there is often no room for rescues to take in more. Being part of the solution rather than adding to their struggles by offering to foster is the obvious choice.
He came home with me and wasn’t fussed on the other cats but loved my dog.
He also had a habit of suckling on fluffy blankets even though he was a mature adult.
I wondered if this had become a self soothing technique as he was a nervous boy.
4 months later, a woman saw him on petrescue and applied. Luck would have it, she had a cat loving dog ( pictured )
After a home visit and a 4 week adoption trial this dear black and white boy had his calm and loving forever home.
Thankyou for these lovely photo updates.
Rescue groups often deal with these complicated situations and it really takes it’s toll, especially when abuse is involved.
If you ever thought of fostering, now is a terrible time of year for abandoned animals.
Get in touch with your nearest shelter and find out what foster carers do… it is very rewarding.