
06/13/2025
Cecil’s journey to safety is a powerful reminder of what kindness and compassion can do. He was found injured and wandering the streets by a concerned neighbor—someone who had never rescued a cat before. This person could not turn her back on this soul in need. Thanks to her and a team effort, Cecil received the medical care he so desperately needed and deserved.
Life on the streets was not kind to Cecil. Covered in bite wounds and completely shut down, it was clear he had spent his entire life just trying to survive. Once in our care, Cecil began to heal—not just physically, but emotionally. He started making eye contact, slowly trusting the people around him. Then came the day, he finally allowed us to completely pet him from head to toe. His whole body relaxed, and we knew Cecil was not a Community Cat. He was most likely a house pet at one time however was abandoned by the humans he trusted. This guy has blossomed into a gentle, affectionate boy who now purrs for pets and enjoys the simple joys of a full belly, good food, and a warm cozy place to rest.
Cecil is ready for a loving home where he can continue his journey. He would do well with another friendly, low-key cat after a proper introduction. He’s living proof that with love, even the most wounded hearts can heal.
He is 3 years old, neutered, microchipped, and FeLv negative. He has been neutered, vaccinated, treated with topical flea control and dewormed. Cecil is FIV+ which is a feline specific retrovirus that cannot be transmitted to humans or dogs. There is a very low risk of this being transmitted to other cats which is primarily through fighting and biting with deep tissue bite wounds. Fiv is not transmittable between spayed/neutered cats under normal circumstances. FIV+ cats can groom, play with, snuggle and share food/water bowls with other cats in their adoptive homes. FIV+ cats, like Cecil, can live long, healthy, normal cat lives when living indoors and provided with loving and veterinary care just like every other cat.
To meet Cecil, please submit an adoption application: https://linktr.ee/catbycatinc
Once your application is received, a member of our Adoption team will be in touch, we appreciate your patience as we are an all-volunteer organization.