Lemon
Sponsored by Emily - Thank you!
Sponsored by Sarah - Thank you!
FeLV+
Gender: Female
Approximate age: 2 years (as of 2025)
Arrived From: Greenville, North Carolina
Arrival Day: September 2023
Lemon, along with siblings Lime and Orange (both boys), came to us from an
Eastern North Carolina community cat colony. A wonderful woman was helping
to TNR the cats in this community and took in a litter of fluffy orange kittens.
When three tested positive for leukemia, she knew they couldn’t go back to the
colony nor could they easily be adopted. This amazing woman nursed the trio back
to health from the upper respiratory infection all three kittens had, got them spayed
or neutered and up to date on their shots. We were happy we had room for them!
She and her friend then drove a little over two hours to get all three babies to us.
We are very happy that we were able to welcome them! Lemon is non-stop playful
and quite opinionated about being picked up.
She and her brothers love to zoom at night and chase bugs! You can watch her zoom
24 hours a day on live cameras in House 2, Room 4.
You can watch her live HERE
1/4/2025
Dear Supporters,
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Lemon’s passing. After all the love
and care she received, it’s incredibly difficult to say goodbye to such a sweet and
special soul.
When Lemon arrived at the vet, she was not running a fever, and her heart sounded
strong and healthy. The vet performed a set of X-rays, and to our shock, her
abdomen appeared extremely cloudy. Initially, we suspected FIP. As they were
preparing to run bloodwork, the vet also conducted an ultrasound to check for any
fluid around her heart, though her heartbeat and lungs sounded clear and strong.
During the ultrasound, however, they discovered a large mass in her lung, revealing
an aggressive form of cancer. This was devastating news, especially since her
December exam showed no issues and her bloodwork was perfect. She had also
maintained a healthy weight, and there were no other signs of illness until her recent
loss of appetite.
Despite the unexpected nature of her illness, we are incredibly grateful for the time
we had with Lemon. We will all certainly miss her strong and sassy meows that she
would do whenever you would talk to her and say her name. Your sponsorship gave
her a chance at life—at love, comfort, and care—and we will forever be thankful for
the difference you made. She was surrounded by warmth and kindness, and she
knew she was cherished every single day.
Thank you for allowing Lemon to be part of our family, even if for a short while. Your
generosity gave her the opportunity to experience love, and for that, we are forever
grateful. We will hold her memory close in our hearts, and we are honored that she
had the chance to know such kindness through your support.
With heartfelt thanks and gratitude,
Sam