Gender: Male Approximate age: 2 years old Arrived From: Miami County, Ohio Arrival Day: July 20, 2024

Bennington

We do not have his original story to how he found himself at the other rescue. Hopefully we can share it once everything settles. What we do know about Bennington is that he is a very talkative boy that loves company, cat nip, and chin scratches! He does have some skin issues and once we can diagnosed the cause and if treatment is necessary completed he will join his the rest of room 1 from quarantine. How did he come to BCR? Animal control officers discovered 119 cats living in extremely unsanitary and overcrowded conditions at a Maimi County, Ohio sanctuary. A statement from Animal Control indicated that many of the cats were suffering from serious upper respiratory infections. Following multiple volunteer complaints, authorities executed a search warrant, leading to the removal of 43 cats. These cats are now receiving care at the Miami County Animal Shelter. Volunteers described the sanctuary as having filthy conditions, mice infestations, inadequately sized cages, poor air ventilation, strong odors, and many untreated medical issues. We received an urgent plea from a woman who specializes in adopting FeLV-positive cats. She was distressed because she couldn't collect her newly adopted cat after the rescue was raided. Out of the 43 cats removed, the 17 with FeLV were left behind. Miami County Animal Control, despite being a no-kill facility, having FIV, FeLV, or those who are blind do not warrant a chance at life. These cats faced an uncertain future and urgently needed placement. While we were already at capacity in our facility in North Carolina, we couldn't ignore their plight. We promptly contacted the State Agriculture Department to request a modification to our license so that we could assist. Once approved, we mobilized our team to prepare room 1 in house 1 for the arrival of these 12 new cats — the largest intake we've ever undertaken at once! Our Director and Shelter Manager wasted no time and drove all the way to Ohio to save their lives. They made the round trip in just 29 hours, demonstrating incredible dedication. While the cats were well-fed, they did require medical attention, which our team was prepared to provide. Upon arrival at Blind Cat Rescue, it was heartwarming to see them quickly settle in, making themselves at home within 30 minutes after a long 9-hour drive. Immediately after unloading everyone into their new room, the comfort, peace, and curiosity that they all had for their new home brought tears to our eyes. Watching them go straight for the catnip and a nice spot on the kuranda, solidified in our hearts that we knew, without a doubt, we had done the right thing. He will be vetted the week of July 21 2024 and we will give his update then! He will live in House 1, Room 1, you may catch him on the live camera here.