Ian is a sweet kitty whose owner passed away almost two years ago. Ian’s owner was a chronic alcoholic who eventually succumbed to this disease and Ian lived in a neglectful situation for years.
Alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases that impact an entire family, human and nonhuman alike, and Ian was no exception. His owner did not provide him with the care and attention that he needed and Ian suffered greatly. Ian is diabetic and he went into a diabetic coma several times. Imagine experiencing several comas, barely clinging to life – simply because your owner was too intoxicated to notice. We cannot imagine the fear and pain that Ian must have endured.
After Ian’s owner passed away, his owner’s roommate became his new guardian, but life did not improve for this courageous cat. The roommate had a severe drug problem and Ian did not receive any care from this person, either. But Ian truly did have nine lives and this sweet soul kept on fighting for a better life. We’re glad that Ian wouldn’t give up, because soon, Ian finally found someone who wouldn’t give up on him, either.
Ian has experienced so much heartache and neglect, but he still hopes to find love. Can you be his special someone?
A kind friend was horrified to discover Ian’s squalid living conditions and rescued Ian. Ian’s “food bowl” was filled with maggots and moldy food. Clean water was nowhere in sight. How could anyone survive this way? The friend whisked Ian out of the toxic situation and began giving Ian food, water, and the care that he so desperately needed. Ian lived with other animals for the first time and while he was grateful for the care that he received, he wasn’t accustomed to having animal companions. He struggled with this new situation and didn’t understand what it meant to play. Ian had been ignored and neglected his entire life and no one had ever shown him how. The other animals tried to engage him with social interactions, but Ian didn’t know how to react. He was stressed over multiple transitions and suddenly sharing his territory with other animals and his only way to communicate this frustration was spraying or marking his territory.
The friend called everyone for help, but was repeatedly told “no” because there was no room for Ian anywhere. Many people advised that euthanasia was the best solution. But the kind friend wouldn’t give up on Ian – and for the first time in his life, someone was actually there for the little cat.
Ian is 12 years old and diabetic, but he could still live a happy and healthy life. Many cats live into their 20s. Knowing this, the friend wasn’t going to stop trying to find a home for Ian. She tirelessly called rescues, even reaching out to agencies that were out-of-state. When she called Pasado’s, we told her that we were happy to take him in and give him the chance for love and life that he had never had.
Ian is a very sweet soul: he will run to you when you enter the room. He is a big boy, tipping the scales at 15 pounds. He is all white, with a meow that hasn’t progressed beyond a baby squeak. He has petite paws and serene green eyes.
Ian was very sad when he first arrived at Pasado’s. After all, this cat had had little to look forward to for so long, but he’s becoming accustomed to the routine and his demeanor has changed. He has learned how to chime in with meowing for breakfast, just like everyone else does at Misty’s Kitty City.
When Ian was greeted by a Pasado’s staff member recently, he wrapped his arms around her neck and didn’t want to let go. Many special souls have passed through our sanctuary gates, but Ian’s hope, resilience, and love have touched all of us deeply.
While we are prepared to provide Ian with a lifelong home here at the sanctuary, we believe that Ian deserves a family of his own. Ian wants so badly to find his own special someone. Can you open your heart and home to this courageous cat? If so, please click here to find out about our adoption process. And if you’re not ready to add to the family at this time, please consider making a donation. Thanks to the support of readers like you, Pasado’s can continue to save those who would otherwise fall through the cracks.
Thank you – from all of the animals at Pasado’s sanctuary and from those who are still waiting to find their safe haven.