Sponsor A Kitty
 

The sponsor a kitty program was created to help those kitties in our care who may have a medical condition such as diabetes, feline leukemia, allergies, heart issues, kidney issues or feline immune-deficiency virus (to name a few) or who may require ongoing medication or prescription food while they await their forever home. Under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness, physical defect, age, behavioural or socialization issues. Of course, all this takes money.

For only $25 a month (less than a dollar a day) your sponsorship will support your sponsored cat's dietary and medical needs. Your name will be placed in a position of honour in our Reception Area under the photo of your sponsored cat thanking you for your support. Your name will also appear on our Sponsor a Kitty page of our website at www.dunroaminstrayandrescue.com, as well as our Facebook and Instagram page. Please indicate which kitty you would like to sponsor.

Payments may be made through Canada Helps (www.canadahelps.org), e-transfers or post-dated cheques which may be mailed or dropped off at DunRoamin' Stray and Rescue, 55 Allison Road, Riverbank, Carleton County, NB E7L 4J1. Please make sure you provide your complete mailing address for income tax purposes as well as your e-mail address and telephone number. Please contact us at (506) 328-3380 for information on how to send your donation by e-transfer.

On behalf of all our sponsored kitties we'd like to thank everyone who supports our strays. It is only through your kindness and generosity that we are able to help these special kitties. Sincerely - "Thank you."

The Strays and Friends of DunRoamin'

Hatfield

Sponsored by:

Debi O'Leary
Woodstock, NB

Bella MacDonald
Florenceville-Bristol, NB

Sherry LeBlanc
Fredericton, NB

John Kelley and Family
Burton, NB

"Gilmore" came to DunRoamin' on June 2, 2021, from Gregg Settlement where he was peeing inappropriately in the home. Gilmore was assessed by his vet at Florenceville Veterinary Clinic and found to have cystitis for which he was treated. He no longer has any medical issues, but he must eat a diet of Royal Canin Urinary S/O food for the rest of his life to ensure that he does not become blocked or have any other urinary issues.

Gilmore is a sweet little boy. He loves to have his ears scratched and loves attention. He is the first to greet people and loves everyone! He likes his S/O diet and he is doing great! He hopes for a home in the very near future with a family who will love and appreciate him - he is a very nice boy. He is currently in a foster home with Rocky where he enjoys being spoiled!

REQUIREMENTS:  prescription food (Royal Canin Urinary S/O) for life so that he does not develop crystals again and block.

"Dazzler" returned to DunRoamin' on November 18, 2021.  She had been originally come from the Hartland area where she and several siblings had been found locked in a shed during hot summer days.  She had been adopted on April 16, 2013 but had been returned as she was stressed with the noise and activity of young children.  On December 4, 2014, she was adopted by a couple from Stickney, but they eventually gave her up for reasons unknown.  Dazzler was born about May 25, 2011 and has beautiful blue eyes.  She is completely white with a small grey patch on her head.  She is gorgeous!!

Dazzler requires a bit of dental work to remove three teeth, but is otherwise fine.  She is a very sweet little girl who deserves only the best of care.  She is quiet and affectionate and hopes for the home she deserves very soon.  Her dream is to be able to spend the rest of her life on someone's lap!

"Josie" came to DunRoamin' on June 21, 2022 from the Victoria County area where she had been diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, no one was available to provide her care, so she came to DunRoamin' to live with our two diabetic cats who eat Diabetic food and require insulin injections twice daily. Josie was born about June 17, 2012.

Josie is a beautiful little girl who is slowly settling in with Furgie and Gaia. Thanks to the care and interest provided by her vet friend at the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic, Josie does not require insulin injections - just diabetic food for the time being. Perhaps some day, she won't even need that!

Josie is doing well and is hoping for a permanent home very soon - she deserves it!

"Beau" came to DunRoamin' on June 19, 2022 from the Somerville, NB area where he had been hanging around for a few seasons, but no one could take him in. Recently he had been observed to have what appeared to be injuries on his face.

Beau was accepted by DunRoamin' and immediately examined by his new vet friend who observed an infected injury to his right cheek and several smaller wounds on his feet, one of which was an exposed ligament. These wounds are most probably the result of an attack by another animal while he was trying to survive on his own. Beau is estimated to have been born about June 19, 2018, so was about four years old when he arrived at DunRoamin'.

Beau has undergone sedation several times so far to have his wound drained, treated and sutured. He was prescribed pain medications and antibiotics to combat his injuries. Beau was also diagnosed with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) which you can read about here. He currently lives with his other two FIV+ friends, Crombie and Jedi and all are doing well. Donations to help with his medical care are greatly appreciated.

"Crombie" came to DunRoamin' on April 23, 2022 from Crombie Settlement, NB. He had been found in an abandoned house where he had been seeking shelter for quite some time. A kind lady had tried to catch him, but when she went back to the house he was gone. Approximately two weeks later, she was able to find and rescue him.

Crombie was born about April 23, 2012. Assessment by his new vet friend showed that he was very dirty, matted, emaciated, had fleas, ear mites, internal parasites and a luxating patella on his right leg. He had obviously been having a hard time trying to survive, but the worst and probably most painful thing was his mouth. All his teeth were rotten and required to be removed. He also had a very bad abscess on his tongue which had resulted in a hole through his tongue.

Crombie was immediately provided antibiotics, pain medication and a nice warm and comfortable bed. He was also given wet food which he devoured. Despite his physical condition, he was soon purring and kneading - saying thank you to his new vet for her help to make him more comfortable.

Crombie is currently doing well. He is gaining strength and feeling much better. As are all DunRoamin' strays, he will be neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for FIV and FeLV, and his parasites were one of the very first things treated - nobody needs those!

Update: Crombie has tested positive for FIV, and his mouth is healing well which he is very grateful for!

Crombie is a very sweet, playful boy. He loves other cats, and loves to cuddle with people. He will be ready for his furever home very soon.

"Tanoo" and her kittens, Tamper, Tamara, Tardis, Trax and Tenet all came to DunRoamin' from the Fielding area on November 14, 2021, where they were living alone in and around an abandoned building. The location was cold, provided little shelter and very little food. Tanoo was born about November 18, 2019, and her babies were only about six weeks old. All kittens have since found homes.

Tanoo is a beautiful little girl who was initially very timid, as she had apparently never known the safety and security of a loving family. She is still slightly timid and it takes a minute for her to learn to trust a new person, but she has come a very long way and is doing well.

We hope that Tanoo can find a loving family who will give her a warm home where she can spend the rest of her life. She was born about November 18, 2019 and we're hoping she gets the opportunity to know a nice warm lap and the joy of playing with a computer mouse! Please come meet her.

"Lolli" returned to DunRoamin' on February 4, 2021 from Woodstock where she had been adopted previously.  She had been abandoned in an apartment but was rescued by a kind young man who took great care of her, but as she had been peeing inappropriately, he was unable to keep her.

Lolli was examined by Florenceville Veterinary Clinic staff to determine her issues and treatment and was placed on medication which has done it's job well.  She is using the little box consistently and has no further issues.  Lolli was initially stressed at such a change in her environment as she has always preferred a quiet, warm and comfortable home without stress.  As she has lived in an apartment very close to a street, she appears to be stressed by loud noises such as snowplows which pass very close to her windows.  We hope that we are able to connect her with a nice, quiet home where she can live out the rest of her years.  She may take a bit of time to settle in, but once she is comfortable, she is a cuddle cat who will jump happily into your lap and stay there as long as you will let her!

Lolli was diagnosed with a moderately severe heart murmur. She said she'd like to stay with her DunRoamin' friends unless a nice quiet home comes along where she can live happily and stress-free. She looks forward to a home of her very own.

"Kensi" came to DunRoamin' on July 6, 2022 from the Woodstock area where her owners could no longer care for her. Born about May 5, 2019, Kensi had developed kidney stones and required surgery which took place on July 7. Of course, with the skills of the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic, surgery was successful and Kensi is recovering well.

Kensi is overweight and will need a diet to ensure that she soon is of a healthy weight. We will keep you informed about her kidney stones - we're hoping that with a regular diet as she loses weight that she will be fine. She weighed about 18 pounds when she arrived, so will definitely need to lose weight to become healthy. She is a beautiful little girl!

"Lawrence" came to us on January 17, 2023 from the Debec area. He was diagnosed with diabetes and required daily injections of insulin which, due to the particular timings of this requirement, his caregivers were unable to provide. Lawrence was born about January 22, 2013 and is a very nice boy.

Lawrence also had a wound on his hind leg which required medical care. It is healing quickly and he is responding well to his insulin. He is a vocal and sweet little boy whose only wish is that he might live in a home, sleep on a bed and watch TV with his family (oh - and chase the mouse on a computer screen, too!) Please come meet him!

"Yaeger" came to DunRoamin' on January 17, 2023 from Somerville, NB. He had been a stray in the area for about four years but was now injured and had no one to care for him.

Yaeger was born about January 17, 2014. He had several deep wounds on the side of his face that were probably self-inflicted due to the large number of parasites he was carrying which made him so itchy and uncomfortable that he scratched himself very badly in an effort to stop the pain. Yaeger was immediately provided with all medical care required, including parasite control. As of February 17, 2023, his wounds are healing well. He is a very nice boy who has tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Please read about it here.

Yaeger's wounds have healed very well. He may still have a bit of scarring on his face (or not!), but his eyes glow with gratitude now that he is pain-free, warm, safe and has such a delicious and nutritious diet. He would love to have his very own home and family - that would be a miracle to him! Please come meet him - he loves people and has lots of attitude!!

"Klink" came to us from Gladwyn on June 11, 2024 as a stray who was part of a colony. He had had diarrhea for many weeks and no one was able to take him in or help him. Born about June 13, 2022, he was very skinny, had ear mites, fleas and had fecal balls and diarrhea in his long black fur to the point that he had to be shaved to remove the hard, dried layers.

Klink initially appeared to be a bit wild, but that was just his fear showing. Once he was shaved, had some medication on board and was eating his Royal Canin Gastrointestinal food to help with his diarrhea, he showed himself to be a sweetheart who loves to be patted and loved, and he certainly loves his warm, soft bed! Once he has been neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for FIV and FeLV and treated for all parasites, he will be anxiously searching for a home with someone who will love him for the rest of his life. It appears he is going to be an extremely loving little boy - we can't wait to learn more about his personality as he begins to feel better! He will be ready for a home by mid-to-late July, and he can't wait to meet his new family!

"Drew" came to DunRoamin' on August 7, 2024 from a local shelter. Born about May 19, 2022, he had been accepted there, but had been diagnosed with diabetes. As the shelter could not house a cat who required insulin twice daily, he came to us as his only alternative for life. He was already neutered before his arrival.

Drew is a beautiful little boy. He loves to fist bump with his head, and his huge eyes glow with intelligence. He requires a very minimal dose currently, only 0.5 units of Lantus insulin twice daily. He eats a diabetic hard food and Fancy Feast chicken or feast canned cat food. He LOVES to be brushed.

Once we get his blood sugar levels stabilized, he will be so very anxious to go to a new home where he can be a best friend to the human(s) who will love and care for him for the rest of his life. He is settling in well, but he would like stability of home and family - it will be his fondest wish, which will hopefully come true very soon. He will be fully up to date on his vaccines by mid-September. If you'd like to meet this little boy, please drop us a line!

"Humphrey" came to DunRoamin' from the Somerville area on June 27, 2024. A stray who had been hanging around for awhile, a lady had noticed that he needed help and had been trying to catch him for several weeks. He eventually lost the physical ability to get away from her and was fortunate enough to be brought for care. And he really needed medical assistance.

Humphrey is thought to be about five years old, having been born about June 27, 2019. Upon examination by his new vet friend, he was found to be emaciated, dehydrated, matted, had ear mites, fleas, worms, arthritis, upper respiratory infection and his teeth were in a terrible state with stomatitis, which would be very painful for him.

Humphrey was provided with pain medication, antibiotics, steroids, IV fluids and lots of nutritious food. He is eating cautiously and appears grateful for his new-found wealth of medical care, food, water, a soft warm bed and friends to help him. He is currently spending all his time eating or sleeping in an effort to regain some of his health and strength. We are doing the very best we can to help him. He is quiet, respectful and grateful for all he is receiving. We thank the lady who brought him to us and appreciate any and all donations to help provide for his medical needs - they will be many and varied, but he will get the best we can give him - he deserves at least that!

"Imogen" returned to DunRoamin' on August 13, 2024 from the New Maryland area to where she had been previously adopted. Her family kindly and generously took her in, as they have with numerous special-needs cats such as Lois, Derp, Sharon and Booker. We are so fortunate to have their love, care and patience for these little ones and are extremely grateful for all they have done for many of our special-needs ones.

Imogen is deaf and tested FIV+ (

Please read about FIV here), but has no issues at all with life in general. She learned a great deal of things in her new home and was dearly loved, but unfortunately she was a bit too much for her new special siblings who are older and require a bit more than normal care.

Imogen is currently re-acclimatizing to her old home here at DunRoamin' where she is living with two other FIV+ cats (Marshall and Humphrey). Being deaf, she talks louder than normal (ie: "yells" at us for her food!) but she is very loving and affectionate. She is hoping for a retirement home where she might live as an only cat who may claim all the attention of her new family. Other than her deafness, she is a typical cat. She was born about January 18, 2017, so is about seven years old.

"Marshall" came to us on June 23, 2024 from the Four Falls area and he desperately needed help. Found on the side of the road all by himself the previous evening, he was in bad shape. As his rescuers were unable to take on the medical care this little stray would require, he came to us to get the help he required. Examination by his new vet friend revealed the following:

Marshall was approximately seven years old, having been born about June 23, 2017. He was emaciated, weighing only slightly more than four pounds. He had multiple wounds on his body, including one on his right hind paw that was infested with maggots, so the injury was not a new one. He had fleas, ear mites and was anemic. He also had upper respiratory infection which displayed in his eyes and in the mucous running from his nose which made it more difficult for him to breathe. Marshall was also very dehydrated and his coat was in very poor condition, due most likely to a combination of all his medical issues. Marshall also tested positive for FIV.

Despite all this, Marshall was very affectionate with us, grateful for the love, care, warmth, food and medical assistance he was now receiving. He was fed small portions of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal canned food mixed with water to help him regain proper hydration and his vet friend at the Florenceville Vet Clinic (FVC) took excellent care of him while he recovered. His treatments included antibiotics, steroids, parasite control and laser therapy, as well as the nutritious diet he is receiving.

Marshall soon came back into our care where he continued to be spoiled rotten as we brought him back to health. We hope for a loving home for this little boy - he must have been out there on his own for a very long time to be in this shape, and he deserves no less than the very best of homes and family. He is well enough to join a loving family to which he looks forward very soon. His coat has grown in, he eats very well, has put on some weight and would love to experience a home and family, probably for the first time in his seven years of life. He tested positive for FIV. (Please read about FIV here), which is not a big deal at all. He is very healthy, happy and hopeful for a home and family soon.

"Teak" On July 26, 2024, we accepted "Teak" and numerous other cats from the Lansdowne area where they were living in a colony. All were skinny and had an excessive number of fleas. Teak, born about August 1, 2023, was pregnant and very skinny.

Teak is very loving and affectionate to her new servants. All her medical issues were addressed and she has completed her medical protocol which includes spay, full vaccines, parasite control and testing for FIV and FeLV. Teak tested positive for FeLV (please read about it here). Teak is very bonded to her friend Meloni (who also tested positive for FeLV) and they cuddle, play, eat and spend all their time very close to each other. It is our hope that they might be adopted together to a home where they will experience what life should be like - full of love, food, affection, shelter and family.

"Meloni" arrived at DunRoamin' on August 14, 2024 from the same location as Juniper, Magnolia, Cedar, Oak, Elm, Teak, Monica, Geller, Joey, Tribbiani, and Marcel. This is a colony of cats that we have been doing our best to spay/neuter so they do not develop into an even larger, more sick feline communitiy. However, as cats are continually dropped off/brought in, it is yet another huge and difficult task for a rescue to accomplish.

Meloni was born about December 15, 2019 and is a very sweet little boy. He tested positive for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) but is very healthy. Please read up on FeLV - it's no big deal, especially if they are safe, warm, vaccinated, and receive a nutritious diet and lots of love.

Please come meet this little boy. He is a sweetheart who loves his friend Teak and would love to spend the rest of his life with her in a warm, loving family. Both Meloni and Teak are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for FIV and FeLV and treated for all parasites. Their lives are almost complete - they just need a loving family.

On October 25, 2024, Meloni underwent a total ear canal resection and ventral bulla osteotomy which is a surgery to remove any infected area and ensure that infections do not have a place to grow in the ear. He will soon be back to his normal self, and much more comfortable, thanks to his surgeon at the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic!

"Ronald" came to DunRoamin' on July 18, 2024 from a place that could not provide for his health. Fortunately for him, we have several diabetic cats who require twice-daily insulin injections so he joined them to ensure that he would have the life he deserves. He is a kind, laid-back, sweet little guy who wants only to give his love and affection to a human (or two!) who will give some back in return.

Ronald was born about June 28, 2016 and is hoping to join a family soon. His insulin is a small twice-daily injection that he takes easily - especially if there is food involved! He definitely loves his food! Please give us a call for more information. This little guy is a keeper - he just needs to find his very own family!!

"Hoover" returned to DunRoamin' on August 16, 2024. He had originally come to us on April 19, 2024 from Woodstock where he, his mom Henrietta and siblings Hayden and Heist had been dropped on the doorstep of someone who could not cope with cats. He was adopted on July 8, 2023 and did well, but was subsequently required to eat a special diet to ensure he did not block. His owners were unable to keep him on that diet, so he returned to us where it was learned that he was badly blocked (urine could not leave his body). Hoover was born about February 19, 2023 and is the SWEETEST boy you will ever meet!

Hoover required a urinary catheter to be inserted into his ureter in order to be unblocked. He was placed on IV fluids and had his bloodwork checked. He is already SO much better! He will require a diet of Royal Canin Urinary S/O food which will guarantee that he will never block again. We have had dozens of cats on this diet, and there has never, ever been a recurrence! Please come meet him - you will fall in love in no time at all!

"Brix" came to DunRoamin' on October 1, 2024, from Good Corner where he was an owned cat. Apparently healthy previously, approximately one week earlier he began to be unable to walk and he stopped eating. His owner was unable to undertake medical care for him, so he came to us as a last resort.

Brix was born about October 3, 2021. Examination by his vet revealed that he was displaying neurological symptoms, was blind, he had lockjaw, was "knuckling" with his paws and was therefore unable to walk.

Due to the medical care he is now receiving, near the end of his first week of care, he is eating a bit, his lockjaw has lessened and he can take a few steps on his own. Rabies has now been ruled out (he had not been vaccinated), but his vet friend has a challenge in front of her - which she will easily meet - he feels better already! He may have a long road ahead of him, but he will get the best of care. He is a sweet little boy who already shows gratitude for the warm bed, food, significant decrease in pain and discomfort, and the fact that he is able to see a bit is AMAZING! We hope he will continue to improve. Donations are very much appreciated so that he may continue to receive the medical care he requires in order to become well and join a family as an indoor cat where he will be safe and loved forever.

"Rosco" came to DunRoamin' on July 16, 2024 from Perth-Andover where he was no longer able to be cared for by his owner. Upon coming to us, he was panting heavily and had parasites. Born about December 31, 2010, he was also not vaccinated and had not been to a vet in many years. All these things were rectified to make him more comfortable.

Gallagher is an older guy who dreamed only of health and contentment in his later years, but that was not meant to be. He was diagnosed by his best vet friend as having a cancerous growth beside his thyroid which is not curable. He still feels good, so we are giving him the best life possible. Rosco will stay with his DunRoamin' family where he will be spoiled and loved by his DunRoamin' family and receive the best of medical care for the rest of his life.