Cats and Kittens Looking For New Homes

We have three Italian cats, all strays that we rescued (well, two strays and then one had kittens) and nothing could make me happier than seeing them relaxing in the sun, happy and well-fed and most importantly - loved. They get on well with the dogs and even play together sometimes.

So it makes me so sad to receive these appeals for abandoned cats and kittens looking for good homes. If you are thinking about getting a new cat then please consider one of these. Some of the stories are very sad.

ROME - but can be transported anywhere

Bianchino is a one year old blue-eyed cat who is castrated, vaccinated and is house-trained. He is desperate for a new peaceful home with a fenced garden. This is essential for him as he is completely DEAF.

He is presently being fostered by a lady with a small garden near the road and she is constantly worried something will happen to him because obviously he can't hear the traffic. He URGENTLY needs a new home. Can you help?

Contact: CINZIA 328-0414169 or email: ZUCAL@digitpa.gov.it

 LUCCA, TUSCANY

Trespolo has three legs, his front leg was amputated after we found him seriously injured in the woods, although it’s not clear if this was from an accident, an attack or something else. He has recovered and adapted extremely well. He makes up for the missing leg using his shoulder, mouth or the other front leg.

Trespolo is lively, playful and very affectionate, which is surprising as wild cats are usually very shy. He looks for human contact, cuddles and affection. He’s just under three months old and is a tiger tabby with two huge green eyes. He eats anything, knows how to use the litter tray loves sleeping on the sofa or bed and enjoys playing with little soft cat toys which he carries around in his mouth.

We are convinced that he can lead a very normal life, despite his terribile injury and that he will bea n ideal family cat. He deserves it.

To find out more call PiccoleCucce’s representative Valeria on 329 8987608 (you can leave a text message or message on the answerphone if there’s no reply.) or email: piccolecucce@yahoo.it

PiccoleCucce is an association that helps disabled cats, dogs and other animals

TURIN

This little cat is Gaia. She is four years old and was abandoned by her owner who had kept her in appalling condition. She has many health issues including feline Aids and an x-ray has shown a a probable lymphoma. The previous owner was contacted and said basically: “do what you like. Let me know what happens. I’m prepared to pay for her to be put to sleep.”

 

These are her prospects: She could have a needle biopsy to find out the nature of the tumour and then undergo light chemotherapy. If she responds well she could live another three or four years. However the treatment is expensive. Also treating her makes no sense if she then has to spend the rest of her days in a cage. She needs a loving home and a family.

 

The person posting this writes: “I’m not asking for money for Gaia, I’m asking for a miracle. Someone who doesn’t have any other cats, or who has other cats with the same condition, and who can keep her inside their home and give her a happy secure home for whatever time she has left. She may live a few more moths or a few more years. Someone who can cuddle her when she’s well and who can reassure here and stay close when she is having a hard time. Please, please can you help. There is only a very short time to find a solution. I know it’s a long shot, but I have to try.”

 

She is in Turin and adoptable in Piemonte, Lombardia, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta.  Ideally they don’t want her to travel too far fior the adoption as they don’t want her unnecessarily stressed. However they will assess every single offer of adoption.

 

For more information contact: Erika 347-8514444 or email erikanano@hotmail.it

CASENTINO,TUSCANY

This little female cat is a year and a half old and has been spayed. She loves rabbits - but not to play with - she is quite the hunter and for that reason her present adopted family can't keep her any more. She is in a room in their house as they have other animals roaming free and don't want any harm to come to them.

If you can rehome this little cacciatrice then please email Ilaria her email address is ilaria.isacchi@libero.it

 

This lovely cat is named King, and from September his owners will be unable to keep him. He is a beautiful, good natured cat that loves cuddles and is extremely affectionate.  He’s four years old has medium to long hair and has been vaccinated. He is slightly afraid of places that are too open, for example big gardens,while a terrace or the house are his idea of heaven.

 

For further information please contact me by email. Email (Maria) :abate74@yahoo.it

LINCE is about eight months – a year old. He’s really pretty with longish fur and hairy ears a bit like a Lynx. In fact, that’s what his name Lince means. Most importantly he has a wonderful character, is affectionate and extrovert and loves company. He urgently needs a home as the person he was with couldn’t keep him and so he was passed to us. As we haven’t got a cattery we can’t keep him here but are doing our best to find him a good home. We really hope we can sort him out as he is a lovely, healthy little chap who needs someone to love him. More photos on   http://canilicasentino.blogspot.com/2009/07/cerca-urgentemente-casa.html

NAPLES

Romeo is a gorgeous semi-long hair ginger and white tomcat with the clever look and fluffy ears of a lynx! He is a three year old cat, and he is neutered, he is well balanced and sociable, yet proud and majestic like a little lion.  A real feline!  All he needs now is a warm pillow and your precious company…

Romeo is in Naples, but can be adopted anywhere in Italy

 

Pasquale  Tel: 3933210334
(preferably via mail) zadu@hotmail.it

Monkey is just over a year old.  She was found at two months of age with one of her front paws mangled, probably by a moving car.  The tips of one of her front paws were crushed and had to be amputated, but she retains her leg and she is fully independent, although not suitable for living out doors.  She is the perfect apartment cat.  She is quite an independent cat as a rule, but during the five minutes a day when she gets affection she laps it up! Monkey responds to her name and loves to have long chats when talked to.

 

She can live with dogs who are used to cats, after an initial settling in time, of course.She has been spayed, she is all black and very beautiful.She is now in Naples, but adoptable everywhere in north and central Italy

 

Pasquale
Tel: 3933210334
(preferably via email) zadu@hotmail.it

Valentina
Tel: 3930958597 (between 15.00 and 19.00)
email: mnhasc@yahoo.it

CASENTINO,TUSCANY

LUIS is a young cat between 1 and 2 years old. He was hit by a car and was quite badly injured. He got better but is left with a semi-paralysed paw. Sadly tests show he has also been infected with feline leukemia . He has to live indoors so that he doesn’t infect other cats and also because of his injury. He will be sterilized before going to his new family.

 

MICIA was left at the Clinica veterinaria iI Gatto e la Volpe in  Bibbiena because she too has feline leukemia.  This is under control but clearly she has to be kept indoors so as not to infect other cats. She is a happy little soul just waiting for the right person to adopt her.

For further information email me:  fctankard at gmail.com (use the @ sign instead of the word ‘at’!) or telephone ENPA Casentino: 347.5421554

 

 

BOLOGNA and CASERTA (but can be adopted throughout Italy)

Trini is a pretty 18 month old female cat.  Due to her ex-owners’ unwillingness to pay vet’s fees, a small wound on her front paw turned into a serious infection, and as a result her front right leg had to be amputated. This doesn’t pose a real difficulty to young Trini, who goes about her business just the same. 

Trini and 50 more cats have been looked after at a home near Caserta, Naples,  from where they are being evicted, so their adoption is particularly urgent.  Trini has been placed in a cat shelter in Casteldebole near Bologna to guarantee that she doesn‘t end up in the street, with her partial disability, but many others are still in Caserta. All the other cats are very young (between 3 months and 3 years) and all are neutered and vaccinated.

Trina can be transported anywhere in Italy for a suitable adoption. For info on how to adopt Trini or any of her friends, please contact:

Ernesto  347 4826638 (Caserta)

Clementina at the cat shelter in Bologna:  tutanibo@virgilio.it

For help with translation etc:meddles@hotmail.com

NAPLES

Moka is a lovely tortoiseshell lady, around three years old.  She was found lying at the side of a main road, after being run over by a passing car.  Nobody stopped to help her for hours.She had a fractured spine, but she has recovered well and she is self-sufficient, although she has some minor difficulty walking. She is located near Naples, but she can be adopted anywhere in Italy.

For info on how to adopt Moka: Tel Pasquale on 393 3210334 or email zadu@hotmail.it or call Vaentina on 393 0958597 email: mnhasc@yahoo.it

For help with translation etc:meddles@hotmail.com