Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
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Benny
Benny is a 8-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat in Norwalk, CT, who needs $800 for Amputation of Digit.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
Benny's young owner sadly passed away suddenly. The owner's boyfriend needed to surrender Benny and that is how he came into the care of PAWS the day after Christmas 2023. Benny was introduced into one of our cage rooms after intake and medical exam. Due to the nature of his bleeding ulcerated toe mass, he was not introduced into a open, community cat room but into a large indoor catio-style cage to allow exercise and a watchful eye from the staff. Benny enjoys his food, all types and flavors. He meows for attention when he knows the volunteer staff and volunteers are nearby. He is described as friendly and sweetest cat who definitely enjoys brushing. The first days of arrival, it was noted that he seemed blind and one of his back paws was bleeding. It was suspected an ulcerated toe mass. With a grade level 3-4 heart murmur detected it was recommended an echocardiogram be conducted to be sure he would be handle a surgery procedure with anesthesia. No medications are required for his heart murmur and was approved for surgical removal of his toe We are a rescue that care for 60-80 cats and 10-16 dogs on a given day. We provide primary medical of age appropriate vaccines, spay / neuter that the extended medical procedures and surgeries for certain individuals affects our ability to help more cats and dogs.
Vincent
Vincent is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat in Norwalk, CT, who needs $1,400 for Intravenous Fluids, Antibiotics, and Hospitalization.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
Vincent, 2-year-old domestic short hair cat. Came to PAWS in October 2023 found near St. Vincents Hospital in Bridgeport, hence his name. He showed up in a feral group, but it became clear he was a once owned, indoor cat and that adoption was the better decision for him versus outside life. He had some nails that had grown into a curling position towards his paws. Overall he was healthy. Vincent gets along well with other cats. Even while sick Vincent is excellent with people, loves to interact. Enjoys rubs behind his ears and neck. A steady eating appetite. Vincent is polydactyl, having an extra toe on his paws and making the paw look like extra big mittens. It makes the staff and volunteers smile to watch him knead his big mitts on his bed or blanket and hear his purr. Vincent developed URI and most likely calicivirus. The congestion worsened and painful sores around his eyes and in his mouth. Overnight stay at MedVet. Dr Amber Koch was treating veteran with We are a non-profit animal rescue organization, relying on donations. Vincent is an extremely loving and adoptable cat. It was heartbreaking to see him so debilitated, in so much pain. We are overjoyed to have him back with us and on the road to recovery. We want nothing mor
Pinky
Pinky is a 8-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat in Norwalk, CT, who needs $1,932 for Unilateral Enucleation.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
Pinky Came to PAWS on July 30, 2023. She was a warehouse cat. A warehouse owner had to 20 cats live in his warehouse. There was an exchange ownership and the new owner wanted the cats out. The original owner worked with volunteers of the community to capture the cats and Pinky stayed with a temporary foster for 2-3 weeks. Pinky is in a large catio-style cage during recovery at our shelter. Pinky is quiet and calm cat. She enjoys pets. She is in a large room where other cats explore one at a time, but she doesn't seem bothered by the other cats probably from being surrounded by numerous cats in a warehouse. Pinky is such a sweet girl despite what her unknown history to us is, but we can see the physical injuries and scars she battled. She is an easy to handle cat for being in a less than usual home life. She also doesn't have most her teeth. The staff refer to as having a warrior-soul. Pinky's left eye was going to need enucleation based on the communications and physical reports given by the warehouse owner. Her eye cavity was filled with infection. Being a non-profit we rely on donations and grants to help the cats and dogs in our community. Animals are provided the base wellness health of exams and vaccinations, but sometimes the health of the animal requires dental work or enucleation.
Chico
Chico is a 1-year-old Chihuahua in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for Corrective Osteotomy.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
Chico came to our shelter from New Haven Animal Control. He was found as stray. Due to his anxious personality and seems to have the need to want and enjoy company, we found a foster with a chihuahua that Chico has been enjoying playing and snuggling with. The same foster will be his medical foster post-surgery. During his stay at our shelter, Chico loved snuggling in the arms on laps of staff and volunteers, especially our interns. He is a social eater, which means he eats his meals in the company of a human in his presence. When introduced to foster "mom" and her chihuahua, Chico was ready to play with his young energy. Chico loves all! Even with a injury and lameness to his front leg, Chico is agile to get upright on his back legs and get your attention. He greets everyone with such cuteness of smiling eyes. He is extra special for a young dog and being introduced to new environments of two animal shelters, and new faces, he adapted very well with his cheerful attitude of rushing to make new friends. Chico has a malunion of a right RU fracture leading to an angular limb valgus deformity. This is causing lameness and intermittent non-weight bearing. Abnormal weight bearing through these joints can lead to arthritis in these joints. Corrective osteotomy will allow for return to normal limb use. PAWS relies on donations, fundraisers, and grants to assist in the costs of operations, animal care, food to medical costs. Helping Chico with a surgery will help him not be overlooked for adoption if an adopter had to take on this expensive veterinary cost.