Bowser
FeLV Positive Gender: Male Approximate age: 6 months (As of 2024) Arrived From: Lincolnton, NC Arrival Day: 2-13-24 An absolute sweetheart of a kitty, Bowser is leukemia positive and came to us = from Lincolnton, NC. An amazing woman up there who does a lot of incredible rescue work for cats in her area – getting them adopted into loving homes – was brought a litter of four-week-old kittens. The one who tested positive was Bowser and she knew she couldn’t give up on him. After finding homes for all his siblings, it took her six months and lots of determination to find a place for Bowser. We’re so happy to be able to give him a forever home here at BCR and it truly warms our hearts to know that Bowser was loved and taken care before of came to us. This wonderful woman and her husband drove three hours to get Bowser here and he has settled in very nicely. This super playful boy came with his toy dinosaur toy that he is obsessed with!
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10/2/2025 Dear Supporters, It is with deep sadness that we share the news that your sweet sponsor baby, Bowser, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We are so, so sorry to bring you this heartbreaking news. Bowser went to the vet for a low-grade fever. He was eating and acting like his usual self, which made the test results that followed so difficult to comprehend. His bloodwork revealed that he was extremely anemic, his liver was struggling, and his X-rays showed further concerns. Hoping there had been a mistake, we repeated the bloodwork, but the results were the same. There were very few options left, so our vet and I discussed supportive care. I brought Bowser home and gave him a day filled with nothing but love. I wanted him to try the supportive care at home rather than alone at the vet hospital. He spent it on the catio, soaking in the fresh air, surrounded by comfort, and enjoying all the Churu, treats, and snackies his heart desired. Though he had overcome so many challenges, surviving FIP last year, recovering from major oral surgery, and always bouncing back with courage, this sudden decline came sooner than we ever expected. When I checked on him yesterday evening, I knew in my heart it was time to let him go with dignity and peace. Bowser crossed the bridge surrounded by love, held close, and never alone. Because of your sponsorship, Bowser knew what it meant to have a forever home, full of care, comfort, and compassion. You gave him not just the gift of security, but the chance to live fully, where all his needs were met and his days were filled with love. For that, we are endlessly grateful. Thank you for being a part of Bowser’s journey. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him, and especially in yours. With heartfelt gratitude and sympathy, Sam
Bowser
FeLV Positive Gender: Male Approximate age: 6 months (As of 2024) Arrived From: Lincolnton, NC Arrival Day: 2-13-24 An absolute sweetheart of a kitty, Bowser is leukemia positive and came to us = from Lincolnton, NC. An amazing woman up there who does a lot of incredible rescue work for cats in her area – getting them adopted into loving homes – was brought a litter of four-week-old kittens. The one who tested positive was Bowser and she knew she couldn’t give up on him. After finding homes for all his siblings, it took her six months and lots of determination to find a place for Bowser. We’re so happy to be able to give him a forever home here at BCR and it truly warms our hearts to know that Bowser was loved and taken care before of came to us. This wonderful woman and her husband drove three hours to get Bowser here and he has settled in very nicely. This super playful boy came with his toy dinosaur toy that he is obsessed with!
Sponsored by Bhavana - Thank you! Sponsored by Diane - Thank you! Sponsored by Jackie - Thank you! Sponsored by Casey - Thank you! Sponsored by Barbara- Thank you! Sponsored by Clark - Thank you! Sponsored by Tammy - Thank you! Sponsored by Wanda - Thank you! Sponsored by Rita - Thank you! Sponsored by Marianne - Thank you!
10/2/2025 Dear Supporters, It is with deep sadness that we share the news that your sweet sponsor baby, Bowser, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We are so, so sorry to bring you this heartbreaking news. Bowser went to the vet for a low-grade fever. He was eating and acting like his usual self, which made the test results that followed so difficult to comprehend. His bloodwork revealed that he was extremely anemic, his liver was struggling, and his X-rays showed further concerns. Hoping there had been a mistake, we repeated the bloodwork, but the results were the same. There were very few options left, so our vet and I discussed supportive care. I brought Bowser home and gave him a day filled with nothing but love. I wanted him to try the supportive care at home rather than alone at the vet hospital. He spent it on the catio, soaking in the fresh air, surrounded by comfort, and enjoying all the Churu, treats, and snackies his heart desired. Though he had overcome so many challenges, surviving FIP last year, recovering from major oral surgery, and always bouncing back with courage, this sudden decline came sooner than we ever expected. When I checked on him yesterday evening, I knew in my heart it was time to let him go with dignity and peace. Bowser crossed the bridge surrounded by love, held close, and never alone. Because of your sponsorship, Bowser knew what it meant to have a forever home, full of care, comfort, and compassion. You gave him not just the gift of security, but the chance to live fully, where all his needs were met and his days were filled with love. For that, we are endlessly grateful. Thank you for being a part of Bowser’s journey. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him, and especially in yours. With heartfelt gratitude and sympathy, Sam