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Temp Gallery

We’re trying to post gallery pictures of our cats in different situations, but have been running into roadblocks (or gallery blocks). Below is a draft of our Cats in Treatment gallery. This will be an active gallery as cats will move into or out of treatment. Please give us a shout on social media about what you think.

This gallery displays photos of the cats currently undergoing active treatment for acute sickness, chronic illness or injury. Our cats with FIV are shown in their own gallery.

CarmelloCarmello has a bad mouth and almost no teeth. When Carmello went in for a teeth cleaning, his tonsils were so inflamed he couldn't be incubated. So no teeth cleaning, but massive dose of steroids and anti-inflammatories and wait til his tonsils get better.

CooperCooper is the newest resident and we think one of the oldest cats. He is partially deaf and can't see well. As such, he is in our transition kennel and learning about his new environment. He is on a high protein diet and being watched carefully.

HamletHamlet has stomatitis and has almost no teeth. His vet is currently working out a treatment plan to help him get better.

LinusLinus has terribly matted fur and he is waiting for an appointment for a medical shave. He explicitly stated, "No Lion Cuts"!!

MarmaladeMarmalade has some bad teeth. They are going to be pulled and then she'll be on meds for a while.

PinkiePinkie has stomach problems which cause her to be constantly throwing up.

ScottyScotty is an old cat with issues with his gut
and kidneys. We're still trying to find an effective medication to help him.

Stella wants a ChuruStella has shown remarkable improvement since she has started her meds. Her thyroid treatment has helped her gain some weight, put a little muscle along her backbone and put a sparkle in her eye. During Stella's treatment for her thyroid, it has become obviously that this ole lady has arthritis in her hips, back and tail.

Cole and Cars

We got a new kitten on Friday. Presumably this is just a foster for the Human Society, but we’ll see. We haven’t had much luck of our fosters being taken back, but that’s another story for another time. This is Cole’s time. Cole came to us straight from the vet where he had been in treatment for three days. His front paws were horribly burned.

This is a photo of Cole's burnt paws. — **Cole’s Burnt Toe Beans**

We receuved Cole’s story from Sun City Cats and it’s posted below in his own words:

Cole’s Story

I’m Coleman… you can call me “Cole” for short. I’m named after Christian Coleman the world champion in running.

A couple days ago I decided to explore a parked vehicle.

I guess it wasn’t very smart of me to choose to hide in an exhaust pipe. Especially after the car started moving. I gave it my all to keep my little paws moving and keep up with the vehicle…. Maybe if I had some “Nike Air Zooms” like Christian I wouldn’t have hurt my paws. Luckily, a very kind lady waved, honked, and screamed hysterically to stop the vehicle (before we entered the interstate). She then sprang into action, laying on the street not caring about her cloths getting dirty and she-saved me as my paws were already damaged. Thank you “kind lady”, for caring. I heard she doesn’t really know much about us furry felines, but she cared enough to save my life. We need more two legged critters like her.

I was in the vet all week (thanks to those kind two legged critters as well). And now I’m with my favorite people. They never skimp on the Churu. YUM. Once I’m all healed up I hope to find my fantastic family. But I need some extra TLC right now. Please, if you know anyone that’s sweet, patient, and gentle. I’ll fit right in.

Sorry no biscuits right now but I’m sending you lots of purrs. Thank you for giving me a chance!

Fondly,

Lil’ Cole

So for now, Cole will be healing and returning to our vet for further treatment. If you would like to support Cole, please click Donations and specify in your comments that you want gift to go to Cole.

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

These are the Ginger kitties currently in residence at Mandarin’s Retreat.

CooperCooper is the newest cat in the Retreat and probably one of if not the oldest cat at 16.

Glen with a smileOur newest ginger kitten who is all purrs and meows. He is a very chatty kitten!

HerculesHercules is one of our older cats at the Retreat. He is shy and often lurks in dark spaces.

Kit KatKit Kat was a "temporary" foster from a family who lost there home. We provide updates and pictures to his family but they have not returned to pick him and his sister up. Kit is very affectionate and loves to rub your legs.

MarmaladeMarmalade is wearing her "Lion cut" trim. She had very matted fur which made her cranky. Now she is cooler and more comfortable, her charming disposition has returned.

ToffeeToffee was on of four kittens from Miss Tabz. He was born in our backyard and deposited on our front porch with his brother and sisters. He is thriving among the kittens at the Retreat but like all ginger kitties, he has but one brain cell.

Winston & Jeremiah

Jeremiah was a street cat and a victim of a dog fighting cabal who found his way to our driveway. He was so territorial that we had to limit his space within the Retreat to Mr. H’s office. He resided there, mostly alone for a couple of years.

Winston was a lost kitten placed with us by our vet and one day he ran through the open door of the office to bump noses with Jeremiah. From almost that time on, the two were best buds. They traveled together to the Vet ER when Jeremiah’s congenital heart disorder reared its ugly head, surprising us all and had their last kitty hug when he walked over the Rainbow Bridge on 5 Sept 2022. Winston was heart broken and kept wandering the house looking for his friend; we think he had never recovered from his loss and followed Jeremiah over the bridge on April 29, 2024, having lost his fight to total bone marrow failure. They are now forever together.