
07/20/2025
HIGGINS IS FEELING SO MUCH BETTER NOW!
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Three weeks ago Higgins was a very sad little cat - with good reason. The young tuxedo from Saint Albans, Queens, had just been diagnosed with stomatitis, a terrible autoimmune disease. He was in agony as worsening infection attacked his gums and the roof of his mouth. With no money and unsure where to turn, Sasha, his caretaker could only watch as Higgins grew weaker. By the time she found her way to Neighborhood Cats, he was glassy-eyed from pain and nearly unable to eat. We quickly shared Higgins’ story with you, our dedicated friends, and asked for your help. That’s when everything changed.
With your generous support Higgins was able to have the surgery that stopped the disease in its tracks. He slept for nearly twenty-four hours after the grueling operation to remove all his teeth and when he woke up, he was a new cat! Now the sadness is gone from his face. His amber eyes are clear and bright and he can eat soft food to his heart’s content (his gums still need to heal a bit more before he can tackle crunchies). And in a sure sign that he’s feeling so much better, his sweet personality is starting to shine through. Higgins is fascinated by a pair of fuzzy foster kittens in the kennel next to his and he watches them keenly. Sometimes he stretches a paw through his cage door towards the babies, or mews at them like a reassuring uncle. He keeps his own toy-filled kennel spotless and falls asleep at night with his head propped on his favorite plush sunflower.
It will take time for Higgins to fully recover from the devastating effects of his ordeal - but thanks to you he’s getting stronger every day. Your kindness saved his life. He’s a lucky boy to have you as a friend!
Missed Higgins' original story? You can check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/neighborhoodcats/higgins?e=5b70ad143d