Felv and FIV positive
Gender: Female
Approximate age:
Arrived From: Miami County, Ohio
Arrival Day: July 20, 2024
Rexie
Rexie was previously a mother but nurturing did not come naturally to her. She is
an Alpha female that craves attention. She was the first to make BCR her home by
dive-bombing the catnip bed first! She also has the tiniest paws.
How did she 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.
She will be vetted the week of July 21 2024 and we will give her update then!
She lives in House 1, Room 1, you may catch her on the live camera here.
Sponsored by Bhavana Thank you!
Sponsored by Janet - Thank you!
Sponsored by Rexie- Thank you!