Avida joined North Shore Animal League America's Sponsor Program in August 2008. Avida is a darling Domestic Shorthair cat with a gorgeous tortoiseshell coat. When Avida first came to the Animal League in 2006, she was in the late stages of pregnancy. She delivered seven kittens and shortly thereafter went into respiratory distress. She was placed on oxygen and it was later found that she also had severe feline asthma, a heart murmur, pectus excavatum, dental problems and ringworm.

For her asthma and heart murmur, Avida takes two puffs twice a day from a flovent inhaler and is also on a natural anti-inflammatory once a day. Though she coughs intermittently, she's doing well on her inhaler and knows how to convey that an asthma attack is coming. In addition, Avida has also had about 75-80% of her teeth extracted.

Avida will need medical care and treatment for the rest of her life which should be long and happy as long as she doesn't have a life-threatening asthma attack. Avida lives in a caring foster home and is a very loveable cat. None of her illnesses stop her from being a frisky little kitty, and the Animal League is happy to care for all of her needs.

Avida's Updates

3rd Quarter 2010
Avida’s foster mother reports that she is doing well, but continues to require a combination of both oral and inhaled medications to control her asthma. Avida still enjoys watching the birds from the window and also has found a few new “secret” hiding spots in the house that she works hard to defend. All in all, she still prefers to be on her own, but does enjoy snuggling with her younger brother named Dumpling who is gentler than some of the other cat housemates. Her few teeth seem to be healthy and Avida has a hearty appetite. She always enjoys eating her dry kibble!

2nd Quarter 2010
Our tortoiseshell beauty is doing well. This mother cat of seven kittens who suffers from severe feline asthma and a heart murmur enjoys her life even though she is challenged by her medical condition. Avida takes two puffs twice a day from a flovent inhaler and is also on a natural anti-inflammatory once a day. Though she coughs intermittently, she’s doing well on her inhaler and knows how to convey that an asthma attack is coming. In addition, Avida has also had about 75-80% of her teeth extracted. Avida lives in a caring foster home with a former Animal League Associate. Her skin coat has improved as well as her energy level. Her foster mother always comments to us that Avida is a very loving cat. Often, she can be found purring and lounging in peace for hours.

1st Quarter 2010
We are happy to report that Avida is doing well! Her foster mother told us that she very much enjoyed the holiday season. She likes the cold weather. She takes pleasure in curling up in front of the wood burning fireplace to warm herself. She has begun to show some signs of getting older and has become more tolerant of the other cats in the home. Overall her health is good, but she still relies on her inhalers to keep her breathing comfortable. She is certainly happy to be one of the lucky cats to be in a foster home!

4th Quarter 2009
We are happy to report that Avida continues to do well in her foster home. The fall season is one of her favorites and she enjoys sitting in the window watching the leaves drop from the trees and the squirrels playing in the gutters. Her favorite spot to relax is still include the top of the cable television box where it is warm and toasty! She has been doing well on all of her medications and has not been plagued with any asthma symptoms for the past few months.

3rd Quarter 2009
We are happy to report that Avida is doing well! Recently, her foster mother found her stretched out in the open windowsill sunning herself. She said it was a very happy and cute sight! Avida is taking her medications like a good little girl and the newer prescriptions for her tummy really seem to be making a difference in her comfort level. She is having no difficulty using the litter box and has been quite regular. Her asthma appears to be well controlled at the present time and she continues to receive her twice a day inhaler.

2nd Quarter 2009
Avida is a joy and such a happy cat! She recently had a bout of constipation problems and was started on a supplement to keep her belly nice and comfortable. She may need to have some adjustments made to her diet in the future, but for now the new supplement seems to be keeping her healthy. Avida had major dental work and almost full mouth extractions earlier this year due to severe dental disease and infection. She has been doing well and her coat is shiny again now that she is able to groom herself again! She enjoys time in the windowsill and LOVES trying to scare away the birds and squirrels who get to close to her perch!

1st Quarter 2009
Avida has been trying to sneak in and steal a spot with her Foster Sister "Lady Grace" as she naps in her new cat bed. She and lady Grace both tolerate their special cat adapted asthma inhalers and Avida's breathing has been quite comfortable. Avida also had recent dental work late last year and she has healed wonderfully! She has been grooming herself more readily and her haircoat is super shiny and smooth. She is being maintained on her fatty acid supplements and asthma inhalers twice a day. Avida thanks all of her Sponsors for the care they help provide!

4th Quarter 2008
New To Program! Avida is a Domestic Shorthair cat with a gorgeous tortoiseshell coat. When Avida first came to us in 2006, she was in the late stages of pregnancy. She delivered 7 kittens and shortly thereafter went into respiratory distress. She was placed on oxygen and it was later found that she also had severe feline asthma, a heart murmur, pectus excavatum, dental problems and ringworm. For her asthma and heart murmur, Avida takes two puffs twice a day from a flovent inhaler and is also on a natural anti-inflammatory once a day. Though she coughs intermittently, she knows how to convey that an asthma attack is coming. In addition, Avida has also had about 75-80% of her teeth extracted. Avida will need medical care and treatment for the rest of her life.