From Forgotten to Fixed: Help Sunny Get the Care He Deserves

Sunny didn’t belong in the shadows of a feral colony. When he was trapped as part of a routine TNR (trap-neuter-return) effort, it was immediately clear — this older gentleman was different. Friendly. Gentle. Craving human connection. While the other cats kept their distance, Sunny leaned in. It quickly became obvious: Sunny wasn’t feral. He was likely lost… or worse, abandoned.

Without a microchip and struggling to survive in a colony where he didn’t quite fit, Sunny was trying his best — but his body told the truth of what he’s been through. He needs help. A lot of it.

Sunny has already had bloodwork done twice and completed a course of antibiotics to stabilize some of his medical issues. But he’s not out of the woods yet. To truly give him a second chance, he urgently needs:

\\\\\\\\- Neuter surgery — the cornerstone of this month’s spay/neuter efforts, and critical for his long-term health and safety - A major dental procedure, including removal of his painful canine teeth (we’re hopeful his molars can be saved) - Tail amputation due to damage that cannot heal on its own - Ear cleaning and treatment for discomfort and infection - Lice treatment to relieve ongoing irritation - Final care for an ulcerated leg wound, including removal of remaining dead tissue so it can fully heal

Right now, Sunny is in foster care, finally safe — but he’s not comfortable yet. He’s living with pain that is treatable, conditions that are fixable, and a future that is absolutely within reach. And it all starts with his neuter.

Spay and neuter isn’t just about preventing more homeless animals — it’s about giving cats like Sunny a real shot at stability, healing, and placement into loving homes. His neuter will set him on the path to adoption.

Once Sunny has completed his medical care, he will remain in foster until we find him the forever home he deserves — one where he never has to wonder if he’s safe again. Sunny has clearly known love before. Now he just needs someone to help him find it again.

Please consider donating to support Sunny’s neuter and critical medical care. Every dollar brings him closer to a pain-free life and a fresh start.

Let’s give this sweet, forgotten boy the ending he’s been waiting for.

5/5/26 Update: Surgery Over, Some Mouth Issues

Sunny had his neuter and tail amputation. They took samples of tissue in his mouth and he appears to have stomatitis, so he will probably need some more help with his mouth. Right now he has to eat really soft food.

5/6/26 Update: Seeing Doc about my toofies

Sunny in to see the vet again about his teeth/gums

5/9/26 Update: Sunny is Struggling

Sunny went back to the vet for more tooth work and started running a fever (105). This is high. He was immediately put on antibiotics and is more perky but still weak.

He is showing some liver enlargement and X-rays show he has been shot in the past! Poor Sunny, he really needs some help.

5/21/26 Update

Sunny has been through more than we could ever fully know, but we are so happy to share that this sweet boy is finally starting to feel better.

When Sunny first came to us through a TNR effort, it was immediately obvious he did not belong outside fighting to survive in a feral colony. Friendly, affectionate, and desperate for human attention, Sunny was clearly a cat who had once known love. But his body showed the heartbreaking reality of life on the streets — painful dental disease, injuries, infection, lice, an ulcerated wound, and damage to his tail that ultimately required amputation.

As his medical journey unfolded, we discovered even more. Sunny developed a dangerously high fever after additional dental work, showed signs of liver enlargement, and X-rays revealed something truly devastating: at some point in his life, Sunny had been shot. Despite everything he has endured, Sunny has remained incredibly gentle and trusting.

Thanks to your support, Sunny was able to receive his neuter surgery, tail amputation, extensive veterinary care, diagnostics, medications, and ongoing treatment for his painful mouth issues. We now believe he is dealing with stomatitis, which means his recovery will likely be slower and require continued management and soft foods while his mouth heals.

The good news is that Sunny is finally feeling better. His fever has resolved, he is more comfortable, and he is regaining strength little by little every day. While he still has healing ahead of him, we are incredibly hopeful about his future.

Recovery for cats like Sunny is rarely quick or simple. Years of neglect and untreated medical issues take time to overcome. But for the first time in a very long time, Sunny is safe, cared for, and surrounded by people who are committed to helping him heal at his own pace.

We are so grateful to everyone who donated, shared his story, and gave this sweet older boy a chance. Because of you, Sunny no longer has to suffer alone outside. He now has the opportunity to recover in comfort and eventually find the loving forever home he deserves.

Thank you for helping us change Sunny’s story.