This cutie is here to steal your heart!
In December 2025, local Animal Control was called to trap multiple cats left in the home after their pet guardian sadly passed away. The pet guardian had several cats at the time, and some were adopted from the municipal shelter. Animal Control was unable to find any vet records, so nothing was known about the health of the cats, their age, vaccination history, any medical conditions or special needs, etc. Two friendly, people-loving cats remained at the municipal shelter after a few months, which is when they reached out to us, desperate for help. The officers loved the cats, and the cats were wonderful with people but perhaps their age was holding them back from adoption. An Animal Control municipal shelter is no place for friendly, adoptable cats to be living for long, and they were also taking up space as Animal Control was concurrently dealing with cruelty cases and injured animals. We welcomed Bandit (all black) and Tebow (tabby) to the Sanctuary in March 2026. Even at the municipal shelter, Bandit seemed to like the company of Tebow, but Tebow was not too interested with having a friendship with Bandit so we gave them separate rooms to decompress and settle into Sanctuary life.
Bandit came to the municipal shelter very overweight and was drinking excessively. They were able to have him vetted to ensure he was not diabetic; his test came back in range and his diet began! Well… we are really beginning his diet as he came to us at 24lbs! Tebow is also a bit hefty. They were left alone in the apartment for a few months with a neighbor going into feed them so they may have been left large amounts of food at the time. Both are very sweet, vocal and love pets and company. They have been super social from the start, and we hope they don’t stay with us long, although they have quickly become a volunteer favorite! Both boys recently had dentals and are already feeling much better. Stay tuned as they should be available soon!
Planning for your pets in the event of an emergency, illness, or death is so important. Keep vet records somewhere obvious, leave emergency information in visible areas for first responders such as on your refrigerator, and keep info and vetting up to date. Learn more about Planning for your Pets here: Planning For Your Pets: Life Happens!
If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact our Helpline at 860-242-9999 or [email protected].
