Saved From Abandonment: Help Figgy Heal

Figgy is a stunning 4-year-old tortie with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She was abandoned outside in Waterbury and rescued after suffering a painful paw injury. At first, Despurate House Cats Rescue believed her injury was from frostbite, but her condition was later diagnosed as a combination of frostbite and a skin disease known as pillow foot.

Thanks to her amazing foster mom who stuck by her through every setback, Figgy received emergency care that included surgical debridement, laser therapy, and daily dressing changes. She is now doing incredibly well and is on a low-dose steroid. They’re hopeful she will be completely off medication soon. She is FIV/FeLV negative (double tested) and will be spayed and vaccinated as soon as she’s medically cleared.

Figgy is playful, curious, and loves watching the world go by from the window. She’s also completely litter-trained and enjoys affection on her own terms. While she currently lives with other cats, she has shown some behavioral shifts, which may be related to the medication or lingering discomfort. For now, she’s being kept separated, and they’ll be temperament testing her once she’s fully healed.

Despurate House Cats is working hard to make sure Figgy gets the love and medical attention she needs to fully heal; however, their resources are being stretched thin with the volume of animals they are currently caring for. Please consider supporting this small rescue. Every dollar counts.

Update 6/3/25
Figgy's healing journey is going so well that she is now up for adoption! But Despurate House Cats is still paying off her stack of vet bills. They are so grateful for every dollar that has been contributed to her health and ability to find her forever home. Thank you for your continued support.

Update 6/23/25
Figgy is all but healed and is still waiting for her forever, hopefully with her best bud, Saint! Thank you to everyone who is supporting her on her healing journey. She wouldn't be where she is without all of your support!