05/30/2025
One year ago, a kind bicyclist saw a cat while cycling through Portland. He quickly determined the cat needed immediate attention, scooped him up and rode to the nearest veterinary clinic. That is the day we met (and named) Velcro. Though we don't know his story, it was clear that he was a very senior cat in dubious health with an old injury to a front leg. An exam and labwork revealed advanced dental disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and elevated liver values. Not an ideal candidate for adoption.
Velcro didn't know that he was about to discover his long overdue luck in our very own vet tech, Ellen. She has pampered him this past year while managing all of his health issues and provided him with a life he likely couldn't imagine. He is a sweet and grateful kitty and we are so happy for him. As for Ellen, she never fails to amaze us with her dedication and capacity to fall in love with another old cat.
Here's a picture of Velcro the day we met him and a couple of him in his new life on this Happy Velcroversary.
