Emma
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Blind
Gender: Female
Approximate age: Senior
Arrived From: Greensboro NC
Arrival Day: April 2022
Sweet Emma's family totally failed her. She owes her life to a wonderful
veterinarian who knew this kitty was not part of the community cat colony she was
spaying and neutering. Emma’s story started when her owner died and that person’s
family literally threw her out in the cold. This poor, blind senior kitty, who had
always been an indoor cat, was suddenly without everything she had ever known
and in very dangerous circumstances. ATNR trapper who works with BCR’s spay
and neuter program, found Emma in a community cat colony she works with, very
thin and very scared. The trapper and our vet, Dr. Linda, asked around the area and
Emma’s story came to light. Our vet wasn’t about to return this girl to the colony.
First things first, she removed Emma's damaged eye and spayed her. After that,
Emma spent two weeks in a foster home, giving her time to adjust and heal.
Dr. Linda hoped to find her a good home but no one stepped up to adopt her.
When Dr. Linda called BCR, Emma had a home! Despite everything she been
through- being abandoned, left outside and doing all of this blind, Emma is a very
sweet cat who loves attention and love. She’s doing really well at BCR now, where
she’ll always be safe and will never be dumped again. Your support makes it
possible for us to help cats like Emma.
Dear Supporters,
This morning, we had to say our final farewell to sweet Miss Emma.
Emma had been with us while we lovingly managed her renal (kidney) disease. As a
senior girl, we knew she was getting older, but with a renal diet, subcutaneous fluids,
and medication, we had been able to keep her disease well managed and give her a
comfortable, happy life. Recently, we began to see more signs that our little lady was
slowing down with age. She had even started showing some signs of kitty dementia,
but that certainly didn't stop Emma from being Emma. And when she had the
occasional accident outside the litter box, we didn't mind one bit, we were happy to
clean up after our little old lady.
This morning, Emma urinated outside her litter box, and there was blood in her
urine. We quickly took her to the veterinarian, where an ultrasound revealed
numerous blood clots within her bladder.
After our long battle with kidney disease and all the ups and downs we had faced
together, we knew we had reached the end of Emma's journey. It was time to let her
go peacefully and with dignity.
Our hearts are incredibly heavy today, but we also feel an overwhelming sense of
gratitude. Because of you, Emma knew nothing but warmth, safety, love, and care.
She never had to worry about where her next meal would come from, whether
someone would notice when she wasn't feeling well, or whether she would have a
soft place to sleep. She was simply allowed to be a cherished little old lady.
Thank you for giving Emma the life she deserved. Your support made it possible for
us to provide her with her special diet, medications, fluids, veterinary care, and, most
importantly, the comfort and love that surrounded her every day.
We wish we could have had more time with her, but we are so thankful for the time
we did have. Emma was loved. Emma was cared for. Emma mattered. And because
of you, she knew that every single day.
Rest peacefully, sweet Miss Emma. You were one very special little lady, and you will
be deeply missed.
With love and gratitude,
Sam and Alyson
8/27/2026
Emma
Sponsored by TC - Thank you!
Sponsored by Greta - Thank you!
Sponsored by Genelle - Thank you!
Sponsored by Bhavana - Thank you!
Sponsored by Celeste - Thank you!
Sponsored by Nancy - Thank you!
Sponsored by Christine - Thank you!
Sponsored by Catherine - Thank you!
Sponsored by Julie- Thank you!
Sponsored by Umar - Thank you!
Sponsored by Susan - Thank you!
Sponsored by Dawn - Thank you!
Sponsored by Meredith - Thank you!
Sponsored by Derek - Thank you!
Sponsored by Terri - Thank you!
Sponsored by Lisa- Thank you!
Sponsored by Donald - Thank you!
Sponsored by Rohit - Thank you!
Blind
Gender: Female
Approximate age: Senior
Arrived From: Greensboro NC
Arrival Day: April 2022
Sweet Emma's family totally failed her. She owes her life to a wonderful
veterinarian who knew this kitty was not part of the community cat
colony she was spaying and neutering. Emma’s story started when her
owner died and that person’s family literally threw her out in the cold.
This poor, blind senior kitty, who had always been an indoor cat, was
suddenly without everything she had ever known and in very dangerous
circumstances. ATNR trapper who works with BCR’s spay and neuter
program, found Emma in a community cat colony she works with, very
thin and very scared. The trapper and our vet, Dr. Linda, asked around
the area and Emma’s story came to light. Our vet wasn’t about to return
this girl to the colony. First things first, she removed Emma's damaged
eye and spayed her. After that, Emma spent two weeks in a foster home,
giving her time to adjust and heal. Dr. Linda hoped to find her a good
home but no one stepped up to adopt her. When Dr. Linda called BCR,
Emma had a home! Despite everything she been through- being
abandoned, left outside and doing all of this blind, Emma is a very
sweet cat who loves attention and love. She’s doing really well at BCR
now, where she’ll always be safe and will never be dumped again.
Your support makes it possible for us to help cats like Emma.
Dear Supporters,
This morning, we had to say our final farewell to sweet Miss Emma.
Emma had been with us while we lovingly managed her renal (kidney) disease. As a
senior girl, we knew she was getting older, but with a renal diet, subcutaneous fluids,
and medication, we had been able to keep her disease well managed and give her a
comfortable, happy life. Recently, we began to see more signs that our little lady was
slowing down with age. She had even started showing some signs of kitty dementia,
but that certainly didn't stop Emma from being Emma. And when she had the
occasional accident outside the litter box, we didn't mind one bit, we were happy to
clean up after our little old lady.
This morning, Emma urinated outside her litter box, and there was blood in her
urine. We quickly took her to the veterinarian, where an ultrasound revealed
numerous blood clots within her bladder.
After our long battle with kidney disease and all the ups and downs we had faced
together, we knew we had reached the end of Emma's journey. It was time to let her
go peacefully and with dignity.
Our hearts are incredibly heavy today, but we also feel an overwhelming sense of
gratitude. Because of you, Emma knew nothing but warmth, safety, love, and care.
She never had to worry about where her next meal would come from, whether
someone would notice when she wasn't feeling well, or whether she would have a
soft place to sleep. She was simply allowed to be a cherished little old lady.
Thank you for giving Emma the life she deserved. Your support made it possible for
us to provide her with her special diet, medications, fluids, veterinary care, and, most
importantly, the comfort and love that surrounded her every day.
We wish we could have had more time with her, but we are so thankful for the time
we did have. Emma was loved. Emma was cared for. Emma mattered. And because
of you, she knew that every single day.
Rest peacefully, sweet Miss Emma. You were one very special little lady, and you will
be deeply missed.
With love and gratitude,
Sam and Alyson
8/27/2026
