RAYMOND BURR

CRASH's LANDING and BIG SID's SANCTUARY are proud to announce this one-of-a-kind initiative, FOREVER FOSTER-A-FELEUK-KITTY! Our goal is placing our FABULOUS positive cats into permanent (or as we like to say, purrmanent) homes, and at the same time alleviating potential financial strain for prospective owners. These cats are just as deserving, if not more, of all that a home life entails, and we are making it our goal to promote their value and worth at a time when too many virally infected cats never get the opportunity to make it to shelters like ours. Here are the basics: 1. Any interested person will have to fill out our adoption application and be approved by our Adoption Team; once approved, an appointment will be set up to come meet our residents. 2. Once a connection has been made and hearts stolen, the adoption process will get underway. The adopter/foster will be responsible for the $100 adoption fee. Crash's Landing will be responsible for a thorough pre-placement medical workup by founder Dr. Jen Gillum at Feline Wellness Center (FWC). This will include lab work, radiographs, preventative flea treatment and internal parasite control, and vaccinations, if due. 3. Routine medical care will be the responsibility of the owner, with mandatory annual exams and vaccines in most cases. 4. All life-long medical costs that are non-routine, including annual lab work, radiographs, dentistry, medical treatments, and medications dispensed (other than monthly flea control) will be covered by Crash's Landing, with the caveat that ALL care is continued by Dr. Jen at FWC. As you can see, there are many benefits to this program: ~ It is not only financially feasible for the human participants, but it gives these amazing cats a chance at a home life that they are missing with us. Sure, our rescue facility is top notch, but it isn't a cozy, quiet home - and it must be shared with many others vying for attention. ~Furthermore, placing one of our residents into a home allows us to take another off the streets, which is imperative as we work locally to get the spread of this virus under control. ~Finally, this takes the potential financial burden out of the equation, and with that comes the peace of mind in knowing you can take your cat somewhere where he/she is known, inside-out and backwards, and receive the high quality, in-depth care recommended, without having to make decisions based on monetary constraints. ~Anyone who knows Dr. Jen understands how deeply she is committed to the care and well-being of our special FELV+ kitties. It isn't their fault they ended up with the virus, that is purely due to human negligence. Although we can’t change the past, we can ensure that their future is bright and beautiful! Be assured she will spare no expense in diagnosing and treating any of our FELV+ kitties - past, present, and future. It's kind of her thing – just ask her soulmate, Magda? So, this is our pioneer program in a nutshell. We hope the pictures of our residents and their stories will tug on your heartstrings, and prompt you to open your home to one of our beloved cats. Now it's time to read about ravishing Raymond.... None other than pint-sized Southside Sandi live-trapped this bedraggled mess on March 13, 2023 - and not a day too soon. This five-year-old intact male was a mess of the hottest proportions, with a list of issues and ailments that included an upper respiratory infection, broken teeth, severe matting of his fur, fleas, horrible stud tail, hard and cracked foot pads, a previously damaged left toe, facial wounds and excoriations at both ear bases, and left stifle (knee) swelling. In fact, he was SO gnarled and tangled, his fur laden with burrs and debris adhered so tightly to the skin that he had to be shorn like a sheep, leaving his tail looking like a spindly twig. Radiographs supported effusion and arthritic changes of the joint from previous ligament damage, most likely from being hit by a car. :( His lab work showed he was mildly anemic, but more upsetting was his viral status: he was double positive, meaning he carries both the feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency viruses within his broken and now beautiful body. Thankfully, I was able to fix him up in pretty quick fashion, with the assistance of injectable and oral antibiotics, steroids, and a joint supplement that he takes daily without issue. Since he has been with us (a bit over 2 months now), he has experienced intermittent lameness on that left rear leg, but his activity and exploration hasn't been hindered; he is actually quite agile, all things considered. His lustrous coat is finally starting to grow back in with a nice sheen and silkiness to it, and he has transitioned overall very well to indoor living: "Raymond is starting to be a bit more outgoing. He is not too crazy about being picked up, but enjoys his back scratched, and just being around people. He's the first to be up and waiting at the door when we arrive in the morning, and is always ready for some attention. He is slowly starting to allow us to do his full weekly cat check, but has his limits on anyone touching his face and feet, which is completely understandable. He's starting to play with toys, loves sitting in the windows watching the birds, and never turns down all the treats that are offered. He gets along just fine with other cats, and can be seen lounging with a friend or two on the toddler beds. He may take a bit longer to warm up to potential adopters, but with time and patience, he will surely find his perfect family! He would do best in a home with no small children or dogs." And a more recent update: "Raymond has really settled in nicely in the last few weeks. He is still not a fan of having his feet touched but we are working on that. He's starting to allow us to touch him near his face and ears more, but will let you know when he's had enough. I wouldn't call him aggressive in any way, he's more along the lines of being persnickety. The other day after I trimmed his nails he immediately started making biscuits and was purring (I've never heard that out of him!), and then proceeded to roll over for a few belly scratches. He would do great in a quieter adult-only home where he can just be his ‘at times’ fussy self." We are fully aware that adopting out a cat like Mr. Burr isn't going to be the easiest of tasks, but every single cat within our care deserves to have that chance. We firmly believe that there is a perfect home out there for him, and collectively we agree that we will wait as long as it takes to have his people call our people! ***************************************************************************************************** CRASH's LANDING and BIG SID's SANCTUARY are proud to announce this one-of-a-kind initiative, FOREVER FOSTER-A-FELEUK-KITTY! Our goal is placing our FABULOUS positive cats into permanent (or as we like to say, purrmanent) homes, and at the same time alleviating potential financial strain for prospective owners. These cats are just as deserving, if not more, of all that a home life entails, and we are making it our goal to promote their value and worth at a time when too many virally infected cats never get the opportunity to make it to shelters like ours. Here are the basics: 1. Any interested person will have to fill out our adoption application and be approved by our Adoption Team; once approved, an appointment will be set up to come meet our residents. 2. Once a connection has been made and hearts stolen, the adoption process will get underway. The adopter/foster will be responsible for the $100 adoption fee. Crash's Landing will be responsible for a thorough pre-placement medical workup by founder Dr. Jen Gillum at Feline Wellness Center (FWC). This will include lab work, radiographs, preventative flea treatment and internal parasite control, and vaccinations, if due. 3. Routine medical care will be the responsibility of the owner, with mandatory annual exams and vaccines in most cases. 4. All life-long medical costs that are non-routine, including annual lab work, radiographs, dentistry, medical treatments, and medications dispensed (other than monthly flea control) will be covered by Crash's Landing, with the caveat that ALL care is continued by Dr. Jen at FWC. As you can see, there are many benefits to this program: ~ It is not only financially feasible for the human participants, but it gives these amazing cats a chance at a home life that they are missing with us. Sure, our rescue facility is top notch, but it isn't a cozy, quiet home - and it must be shared with many others vying for attention. ~Furthermore, placing one of our residents into a home allows us to take another off the streets, which is imperative as we work locally to get the spread of this virus under control. ~Finally, this takes the potential financial burden out of the equation, and with that comes the peace of mind in knowing you can take your cat somewhere where he/she is known, inside-out and backwards, and receive the high quality, in-depth care recommended, without having to make decisions based on monetary constraints. ~Anyone who knows Dr. Jen understands how deeply she is committed to the care and well-being of our special FELV+ kitties. It isn't their fault they ended up with the virus, that is purely due to human negligence. Although we can’t change the past, we can ensure that their future is bright and beautiful! Be assured she will spare no expense in diagnosing and treating any of our FELV+ kitties - past, present, and future. It's kind of her thing – just ask her soulmate, Magda? So, this is our pioneer program in a nutshell. We hope the pictures of our residents and their stories will tug on your heartstrings, and prompt you to open your home to one of our beloved cats.