I agreed to take all ten cats. They were absolutely filthy and covered in urine and feces. They had fleas, ear mites, and some had minor upper respiratory infections due to the unsanitary conditions. I drove them home, where all ten were bathed and set up temporarily in kennels in my room until they could be vaccinated.

I’m 17 years old, and I don't have much of an income, so I knew that paying for their care would be a challenge. I set up an online gift registry where people could order and send me the things I needed (pet store gift cards for food and litter, a box of FVRCP vaccines and syringes, supplies to do fecal tests, flea/ear mite medication, etc.). In just a few days, my registry was completely filled!

Next, I went to South Seattle Veterinary Hospital for their vaccines and blood draws. I discovered that none of the cats were FIV+, however, three were leukemia+. After these veterinary visits, I had placed eight of the ten kitties, and I was left with just Tara and Moby who I couldn't find homes for. I started calling and emailing shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries in WA and across the country to see if anyone could take them in. Unfortunately, everyone was full with a waiting list for leukemia+ cats.

After a couple weeks of searching for suitable homes for Tara and Moby, Deborah at Pasado's Safe Haven sent me an email asking if I still had Moby and if he still needed placement. She was looking for a friend for another leukemia+ cat at the sanctuary. I told her that I still had both Tara and Moby, and she agreed to take both kitties! I delivered them shortly after to their sanctuary, where they can have any dental or further medical care they need.

It was a busy and strenuous few weeks, but it was totally worth it. Thanks again, Pasado's, for providing homes for Moby and Tara!

~Anna