We are in need of a foster home. Kelli's foster parents are moving soon. She will need to be in a home where the family can "meal" feed as to "free" feed. She can be with other cats and dogs but needs to be monitored to make sure she gets her food and does not go to the other food bowls to eat their food. Her exercise program can be curtailed right now since she has lost weight. But having her play with items would be a good way to keep her in shape. Please contact us if you are interested.
Kelli
DOB 1/26/2004 weight 14.6#'s on 7/2/2012. (3/2013 update on her weight 8#'s) Her adoption fee is $75. It includes spay, felv/fiv tested, fvrcp(s) and rabies vaccination, dewormed, flea treated, 24 PetWatch microchip with registration, 30 days free Shelter Care pet insurance, free vet visit in Coos County, goodie bag, going home carrier..additional medical done....chem 6 bloodwork excellent results....and a nice supply of her RX food for her weight...............
SPECIAL NEEDS: WEIGHT LOSS. STRICT DRY KIBBLE AND WET CANNED. MEASURED AMOUNTS. If this is not done and she regains what she has lost (6 pounds in 9 months) she will have infections again where she cannot clean herself.......Her veterinarian did the math for her food dollar amount. Canned food $37.00 for 24 can case. It will last 72 days about 50 cents a day. Dry Food $25.00 for a 6# bag. It will last 200 days and come to 12 cents a day. it is Purina Feline OM. Overweight Management......
Kelli was adopted when she... was 4 years old. Before that time she had been abandoned in the downtown part of Coos Bay and wandering the streets for help. She was returned because the family recently retired and wants to travel more. She was very sweet as she still is. At the vet she just let the staff do what they needed, drawing blood for her chem 6 and combo test......She loves brushing especially on her back. She likes petting but not holding. She cuddles in the bed with you at night and likes your lap too when you are sitting. Enjoys a scratching post with fresh catnip. She has been indoor only with no interest in going outside. Likes to play with a person, loves paper bags and toys too. She is also doing well with other cats in the household and at times some foster kittens. She has been around a medium size dog too....NOTES FROM HER VETERINARIAN:
During her initial examination she weighted over 14 ½ pounds and it was obvious she had a severe genital infection due to her inability to clean herself because of her obesity!.......
Kelli was placed on a weight loss diet and an exercise program to help her achieve a healthy weight again. Kelli is allowed to walk/run/chase a portion of her dry food every day to increase her exercise. The first day she was only able to slowly walk to a couple kibbles before having to take a break, now she quickly gallops over to each kibble. In 9 months Kelli has lost over 6 pounds! She is now at her ideal weight and we feel she is healthy enough to be adopted into her forever home. Kelli has yet to have a single hygiene or defecation problem since being placed on her diet.....
Kelli was fortunate enough not to have any permanent damage from her obesity. We can call her completely healthy and give her the longest, happiest life possible..if she stays on a weight management plan....
Special Considerations....
Kelli will likely always require a VERY small amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight. Because of this she will need an owner to be meticulous about her diet, even the smallest amount of splurging is significant for Kelli....
Kelli will be better maintained as an inside only cat. Many cats have the opportunity to eat while outside which will cause unnecessary weight gain for Kelli.
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