One of our partner shelters reached out to us about a diabetic cat whose owner had passed away. She was so matted she had to be shaved completely, and her poor skin was angry and infected below all the mats. She was at the shelter and she needed a plan - she needed out.
Swamp cats are few and far between for us, but Dolly is living up to all things senior Swamp cat as we knew she would. She is resilient, confident, a total baddie, and handling all her life changes with the grace of the queen she is.
Dolly’s new routine is going well so far, and her first check up after starting insulin was a positive one! In a month if she stays regulated she will get a much needed dental. Did you know dental issues and urinary issues are big contributors to regulating glucose levels?! We are learning so much over here.
Dolly is getting used to living with other animals in her foster home, though she tends to be happy just doing her own thing. So far she has not been able to jump up on anything - we are working on her pain management for old lady arthritis- but that doesn’t stop her from bouncing around from one soft spot to another all day. Dolly has the best old droopy whiskers, judgmental looks, and her expressive face makes it very easy to know when you have annoyed her. despite that, Dolly purrs as soon as you touch her, and she has been nothing but gentle and sweet with all the people she meets.
Stay tuned for more updates, Dolly will be looking for a special medical adopter, and swipe to see her intake photo at the shelter.
