Feral Paws Rescue: Malcolm

Aug 17, 2024 | 2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Feral Paws Rescue, Pets

by Lupe Gore

Part of our mission at Feral Paws Rescue is to save as many cats as possible from high-kill shelters, mostly those the shelters have deemed unadoptable for various reasons. Often those cats are “special needs,” including those who are vision impaired.

Tabby now Malcolm

In recent months, we rescued a large, medium-haired orange tabby named Tabby who had been surrendered by his owner to the Central California SPCA. No information was provided as to the specific reason he was surrendered, but the shelter deemed him feral. Occasionally, when someone would reach into his kennel, he would try to bite them. It was evident he was totally blind in one eye, and one eye was glazed. Tabby came to our rescue and was put in an area where our caretakers could monitor him, especially to assess what he was able to do. He liked to just lounge and take in the sounds around him. He could sense when his caretaker was around him, as well as other cats. He loved to be petted and looked forward to all the attention he could get.

When the time came for a routine visit to the veterinarian, his life changed forever, and for the better––someone fell in love with him and wanted to adopt him!! Knowing this person very well, our Rescue approved 100%! Tabby is now called Malcolm, and is living the good life, beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. He has free reign of the house and can get on cat trees, the computer desk, on top of a bread machine in the kitchen, tables, and basically everything he wants to. Malcolm has become very spoiled, with a lot of catnip toys, and a new friend who he loves to share his meals with, a beautiful cat named Stheno. His new family calls her his girlfriend.

One of his very favorite places to take a nap is on the back of the sofa where he has been known to push the cushions down to make himself a custom bed, or in the cubicle of a cat tree. He’s pretty much allowed to do whatever he wants now. It’s really amazing how vision-impaired cats have a sense of where they are, and apparently Malcolm hasn’t misjudged his space yet in getting on things. Malcolm has also very much become a lap cat, wishing to be held, and to snuggle and sleep with his new family. Malcolm also loves to travel in a car and especially enjoys walks with his new family while in a special cat backpack.

His new family told us they think it’s sad that he would’ve been put down at the shelter, when all he needed was a place where his light could shine. Shelters do not have the time and are not the right place for that to happen. Such true words! This is truly a very happy ending for us at Feral Paws Rescue. Malcolm will be loved for the rest of his life and given everything his heart desires.

EMAIL: fprg.org@gmail[dot]com
Phone: 559-412-7226

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2 Comments

Marjorie Dawson on August 19 at 1:39pm

What amamazing story! It is frustrating that shelters someimes don’t have the staff or skills to help a special needs cat. They are the best.
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Lori J. Rumpf on August 20 at 10:40pm

I absolutely loved reading the story of Malcolm. I wish that all animals were blessed with such happy endings. I hope for the best for Malcolm and his new people. Much love! ?????
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