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Scarlett

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:42:49 +0000

On Saturday, October 11, 2008 the world bid farewell to the beautiful and heroic Scarlett the cat. Scarlett did not only impact those who knew her, she touched the lives of countless people around the world.

On October 17th, at the “Crossroads of the World,” Times Square, NYC, Scarlett’s larger-than-life image illuminated the night on the world’s largest digital sign, the Reuters sign.

At 35 feet wide x 32.5 feet tall, viewers marveled and paid tribute to a cat who surpassed everyone’s imaginations and expectations.

The screen above Scarlett’s picture reads:

“Scarlett, the World-Famous Brave Mother Cat Who Survived a Fire and Saved Her Kittens, Passes Away”

Lady Harmony

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:11:54 +0000

We are happy to report that medically, Lady Harmony is doing well. She is still a little scared of the other cats in her foster care home. However, she has come to love one of the kittens. She has taken on the job of the kitten’s mother and will groom her and let her lay on her bed with her. It’s an endearing sight to see! Lady Harmony remains on a special diet to manage her transient diabetes and she gets urine dips done twice a week just to make sure everything is normal. She enjoys being brushed by her foster mama and especially loves receiving belly rubs!

Napoleon

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:10:17 +0000

Napoleon had surgery on both ears. Since both ear canals have been completely removed he is now completely deaf. That said, he is now much more comfortable without the masses (that were causing him some pain) and without the infection. The biopsies of both ear canals did unfortunately come back as a type of cancer called ceruminous gland adenocarcinomas, but not entirely unexpected in light of the chronic history of ear disease prior to his arrival. The surgical excision on both ears was complete with clean surgical margins (no tumor cells left behind), but due to the malignant nature of this disease his prognosis is still guarded. He will have close monitoring in the future with chest x-rays and exams to ensure there are no new growths in the region of his ear canals. He is on antibiotics, pain medication and eye lubrication to keep his tear production normal as he heals from the surgery.

Lady Grace

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:05:27 +0000

Lady Grace stopped eating and we were scared that she had a tumor in her mouth since that area in particular was very painful and swollen. Because of her diabetes it was imperative that Grace regain a healthy appetitie quickly so that we could continue to give her her normal dose of insulin and not cause any disruption in her glucose regulation. She was sent to a specialty hospital and examined by a veterinary dental specialist. The good news was that Grace did not have a tumor — in fact the swellling of her left jaw was an abscess from an infected tooth root. Grace was immediately put under anesthesia with top of the line monitoring of her respiration (due to her history of asthma) and had dental x-rays taken. It appeared that more than one tooth was not very healthy and the veterinary dentist needed to remove 9 teeth! Grace returned to her foster care home for post operative care and initially could only eat a special canned food that was good for both her diabetes and her dental extractions.

Bonnie

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:43:02 +0000

Our precious Bonnie has been enjoying her home despite having a few other felines around that she doesn’t necessarily get along with. Even when Bonnie was at the Animal League she sometimes had a fickle attitude and would enjoy her alone time in her cage while the other cats scampered around. In her home Bonnie typically spends her time away from the other 4 cats and retreats to her own room to relax. Of course Bonnie makes her way out to enjoy dinner time. Her family says that Bonnie gobbles up her wet and dry food quickly and this seems to be her favorite time of the day!

Charley

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:39:02 +0000

This fall season couldn’t’ be a better time for Charley. When out in the yard Charley has a pile of leaves to lie in as his foster siblings jump around him. Charley is sight for sore eyes when red, orange and yellow leaves pop with color as they fall from the trees and land on top of his ebony fur. Although Charley can’t hop around in the leaves like his foster siblings, he seems to love his time outside and the fresh crisp autumn air.

Bradley

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:34:37 +0000

Bradley visited the Animal League this past month to get a routine check-up. A few staff members went down to the medical center to greet Bradley and were amazed to see how much he has grown since leaving their care. Bradley definitely remembered his old friends – he jumped up to give some wet, slobbery kisses. Employee & volunteer Alice shown with Bradly here! Once the reunion was over Bradley trotted in for his check-up. He received his annual vaccinations and was evaluated because he has recently been coughing while drinking water. Bradley will soon be evaluated by a specialist for a diagnosis.

In Memory of Scarlett

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:28:36 +0000

Dear Friends,

I am heartbroken. On Saturday, October 11, 2008 we had to say goodbye to our beautiful, brave Scarlett. Her endless health battles had become too overwhelming for her. As most of you know, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma in June 2007. She did remarkably well with her medications. But there were other illnesses that made each day more of a struggle. Her heart murmur, thyroid, dental issues, and kidneys all contributed. It was the renal failure, however, that eventually took its toll. Scarlett’s decline was rapid. We knew there was no going back.

Scarlett had been hospitalized last week. When we took her home on Friday, she couldn’t stand. It wasn’t fair to let her suffer after all she’d been through. So we brought her back to the hospital where she went peacefully in my arms while my mother sang to her. Her Doctors were wonderfully caring and compassionate.

Although she had not been eating very much in her last week, either in the hospital or at home, she ate like the old, 19-pound Scarlett Friday morning! That’s a memory we’ll cherish.

Thank you all for all your good thoughts and wishes throughout this ordeal. Scarlett was a very special cat, and she will be missed by all the lives she touched.

Karen

North Shore Animal League America is extremely saddened by Scarlett’s passing. Scarlett was not only a dedicated mother, fearless heroine, and beloved pet, but she was also an inspiration to all.

Scarlett’s five kittens were not the only lives she saved in her lifetime. Scarlett’s celebrity saved countless animals at the Animal League and all over the world - shedding light on the intelligent, intuitive and loving natures of cats. Her face regally graces the pages of the Animal League’s life-saving Sponsor Program, as she represents all the special-needs felines who need our care.

North Shore Animal League America would like to extend our deepest condolences to Scarlett’s family and supporters. There will never be another Scarlett, and though she is physically gone from our lives, she will never be forgotten.

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Tiki

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:59:40 +0000

Dear Friends,

It is with heartfelt condolences that we convey this news to you today. Tiki, our beautiful, male, Collie mix who joined the Animal League’s life-saving Sponsor Program in 2008, has passed away. Though you may not guess it to look at him, Tiki had an array of medical conditions including epilepsy which caused seizures and Addison’s disease, where the adrenal gland doesn’t produce enough steroids to manage daily metabolic activity. This caused Tiki to collapse if he was overstressed due to decreased steroid production. Tiki was medicated for both his epilepsy and Addison’s disease and was monitored regularly for these conditions. Prior to coming to the Animal League, Tiki had an allergic reaction to a common medication used to treat Addison’s disease, which caused skin irritation and permanent hair loss in two areas on his body. Tiki was a sweet and loving dog who enjoyed his life. He loved to play and cuddle, and had a beautiful temperament – even when he was feeling ill. At only 3-4 years old, Tiki was just like any other playful pet. His ailments certainly didn’t hold him back, and the short time he did have was full and happy. Though we grieve for Tiki, as we have grieved for the loss of other beloved pets who have touched us so deeply, we also feel filled with love and joy that we were able to know him and to help him live happily. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his caring sponsors and his wonderful sponsor mother, and close friend of the Animal League, for we know their pain is the greatest. Tiki was our friend, and he will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

North

Shore Animal League

America

Carmen, Venus & Pablo

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:16:14 +0000

Carmen, Pablo, Venus and little Scooter (seen here checking himself out in the mirror of a child’s toy!) couldn’t be better taken care of. Their family has gone out of their way to make their disabilities unnoticeable to them. They are able to run, jump and play just like any other dogs thanks to the special areas their family has created for them. Inside their house they have a “Chihuahua Area” surrounded by child gates with a “food court” where they eat, a toy chest where they can pick their own toy and an area for them to play around in and rest. In addition, a fully enclosed outdoor area was made specifically for them when they would like to get some fresh air. The floor is lined with Astroturf to help protect their chests when they run around without their carts and a tented area was made to keep them shaded in the sun. What a life these pups lead!

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