Merlin - Murr' - len Merlin: adorable, sweet, powerful, mercurial and magical little feline with unusual features, ie. born with no paws He loves to play, bask, wallow, scoot and squawk when not sleeping and eating Origin | Wisconsin - relinquished to local humane society by the person who had Merlin since birth. After an in-home evaluation by one of the staff, it was determined that 'Muffin with no legs' could live a full and happy life. Merlin has been at the sanctuary since June 2015. Consider becoming part of his support network as a monthly sponsor or best buddy. He loves to play in the grass and chase wand toys (or string). Check out his Instagram page at merlin.no.feet where he shows off for his friends! Sponsor Merlin |
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Zeus - Zoo - sus
Zeus: powerful, fast, spunky, angst, sleek, feisty, spirited, edgy little guy that will flip on you in an instant and knows he is a god! Zeus loves to climb, jump, run and play! Origin | Bastrop, Texas area after Hurricane Harvey. Zeus lived with a rescuer for a year while on our waiting list. When the hurricane hit, we brought him in to make room for more kitties in her home, though we didn't really have the space. |
Update: Little, sweet Zeus left us over the summer of 2021. He died from heart disease, unrelated to Manx Syndrome. We miss him terribly.
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Update: Our beloved JohnnyCash! was taken from us unexpectedly in the summer of 2020. He died from an embolism, unrelated to his neurological problems. We are devastated. He left a huge hole in his catmom's heart.
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JohnnyCash! - Jah - nee - Kahh - sh! Johnny: delightful, sweet, spunky, babyish, vulnerable, mischievous - boundless love and energy He loved to play with Chan - his bff! They roll and tumble, play fight and sleep together. Origin | Champaign, IL. Our little "Man in Black" came from a rescue called CatSNAP when he was only 5 months old, very sick and two days from the death chamber (not by CatSNAP). He and another baby with Manx Syndrome came together with their saviors, Linda and Freda, who met us in Kansas to bring them to CCAS. |
Sammie died in 2020. We miss her little head bonk and spunk<3
Sammie - Sam - ee'
Sammie: Spunky, head-bonker, scared, strong, enigmatic
She loved to: Get head rubs, stay with her small circle of friends, boss others around after she came back from the fire!
Origin | Bastrop, TX Sammie aka Samaria was relinquished to the shelter due to incontinence at about two years old. She is short and round - a red and black torbie - tabby on her belly and tortie on her back. Missing for a month after the sanctuary fire, she became Samaria the Warrior Goddess!
Sammie: Spunky, head-bonker, scared, strong, enigmatic
She loved to: Get head rubs, stay with her small circle of friends, boss others around after she came back from the fire!
Origin | Bastrop, TX Sammie aka Samaria was relinquished to the shelter due to incontinence at about two years old. She is short and round - a red and black torbie - tabby on her belly and tortie on her back. Missing for a month after the sanctuary fire, she became Samaria the Warrior Goddess!
A Word About Our Sanctuary...
"When we came up with the idea of a sanctuary for companion animals, I was thinking of sanctuary as safe haven - not the animal welfare definition of sanctuary. I am a clinical social worker and therapist by trade - that is how I see the world and my mission in life. Protecting the most vulnerable souls in our society from further harm or suffering - those that are invisible, hurt, neglected and abandoned - is what we are all about.
It may be confusing to see cats with invisible disabilities in a sanctuary setting, especially since most of the cats we have in residence are young. Their medical needs are manageable, their quality of life is good and they should live long (otherwise) healthy lives - if we do what is needed to prevent related complications of their conditions.
The reason they come to CCAS is to prevent euthanasia if an adoptive home can't be found. We are usually their last chance at life. Some of them may be candidates for rehoming after a period of rehab and stabilization, but it will take a special family/individual willing to assist them with their medical needs - in most cases that includes incontinence.
Although we are not in the business of rescue and adoption, we help cat owners and other rescues find families for cats with special needs when we can't accept them at CCAS. And we will consider qualified candidates for CCAS cats when/if they are stabilized and have a good chance of success elsewhere. We realize all cats deserve the time and attention of their own people - that is something we rely on volunteers for at CCAS.
So don't get caught up in the name and understand that sanctuary for a companion animal - especially a cat with special needs - is not the same as for farm animals or wild animals. The name may be changed eventually, but it is not a top priority right now. Like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah, we are finding that traditional sanctuary care is changing and we are adapting."
"When we came up with the idea of a sanctuary for companion animals, I was thinking of sanctuary as safe haven - not the animal welfare definition of sanctuary. I am a clinical social worker and therapist by trade - that is how I see the world and my mission in life. Protecting the most vulnerable souls in our society from further harm or suffering - those that are invisible, hurt, neglected and abandoned - is what we are all about.
It may be confusing to see cats with invisible disabilities in a sanctuary setting, especially since most of the cats we have in residence are young. Their medical needs are manageable, their quality of life is good and they should live long (otherwise) healthy lives - if we do what is needed to prevent related complications of their conditions.
The reason they come to CCAS is to prevent euthanasia if an adoptive home can't be found. We are usually their last chance at life. Some of them may be candidates for rehoming after a period of rehab and stabilization, but it will take a special family/individual willing to assist them with their medical needs - in most cases that includes incontinence.
Although we are not in the business of rescue and adoption, we help cat owners and other rescues find families for cats with special needs when we can't accept them at CCAS. And we will consider qualified candidates for CCAS cats when/if they are stabilized and have a good chance of success elsewhere. We realize all cats deserve the time and attention of their own people - that is something we rely on volunteers for at CCAS.
So don't get caught up in the name and understand that sanctuary for a companion animal - especially a cat with special needs - is not the same as for farm animals or wild animals. The name may be changed eventually, but it is not a top priority right now. Like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah, we are finding that traditional sanctuary care is changing and we are adapting."
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Mittens - Mitt' - ens
Mitt: afraid, sad, soft, beautiful, lost, round, pain, fear - a gorgeous, soulful familiar He loves to just be, watch, wait, feel and observe from the sidelines - and he will climb anything -including brick walls! Origin | Austin, TX. Mitt was part of an outdoor cat colony in TX but was likely dumped there. He has definitely been someone's pet. Due to a broken tail, he was taken to Austin Animal Center for medical care. They had to remove half of his tail, resulting in a spinal cord injury. Mitt flew on Delta to CCAS in May 2016, unsure if he could survive. Learn more about this big, beautiful boy and becoming one of his peeps. Sponsor Mittens |
Our sweet MittMitt<3
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 You will LOVE Oz!
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Oz - Ahhzzz
Oz: curious, brave, fastidious, obsessive, compulsive, nervous, affection, playful, gentle - the quintessential curious cat Oz loves t0 move, do, go, play, groom the other cats, clean up anything out of place and stay busy - he is the ambassador of the crew - outgoing, bossy in a passive way and always moving. Origin | Michigan. This big ol' boy was at a shelter in a small town in Michigan. Unsure of his backstory, he somehow ended up there with a fecal impaction that could have been deadly. He was delivered to us by a staffer who drove 10 hours to meet us at the border of Wisconsin when we were picking up Merlin. Oz has a couple of autoimmune conditions that flare up occasionally, but they are easily manageable. He is very laid back and gets along with cats and dogs and humans and kids. If you are looking for an independent, goofy kitty with lots of spunk, Oz is your guy. Learn more! Sponsor Oz |
Meet lovely Luma<3
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Luma - Lu - mah Luma: lovely, impish, fearful, playful, affectionate, luminous Luma loves to be alone - she is afraid of other cats so she hides out with Sammie in their own space. Origin | Champaign, IL. Luma came with Johnny Cash from CatSNAP. Her foster mom was so very worried about her when they realized she had urine scald from incontinence and required special care. Initially, Luma was carefree and playful - full of life. Along the way, she became vulnerable and now exhibits 'prey-like' behavior when around the big boys (who likely traumatized her). She and Sammie stay in a separate room together where they both feel safe. Luma really needs to be in a home with no or few cats where she can feel safer. Can you care for her in your home? If not, will you be her friend or sponsor - please? Sponsor Luma |
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Chan - Ch - ann
Chan: enchanting, mystical, mischievous, charming, adorable, feisty, strong, adaptable Chan loves to play with his bff JohnnyCash! all day. They roll-around, play fight and have a great time! Origin | Bastrop, TX. This little guy with hyperextended back legs was found wandering the streets at only a few weeks old. He stayed with an amazing foster mom until he was older and big enough for vaccinations at 5 months, then hitched a ride to Colorado with a friend of the rescue. Chan has multiple medical issues. This little guy is food aggressive and can be a play aggressive toward other cats. He is definitely in the right place to get his needs me with the other big boys. They know how to keep him in his place! Get to know Chan. |
Wait until you meet Chan!
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CyndiLauper rocks!
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Cyndi Lauper - Sin' - dee Lah' - purr
Cyndi: vocal, loud, chatty, funny, personable, needy, abrupt, demanding, bossy, neurotic Cyndi loves to talk, run, prance, scream, coo, snort, snore, wheeze and make biscuits! Origin | Middletown, NY. Miss Cyndi Lauper was rescued from a hoarding situation at about 4 years old. We are not sure if she is so vocal because nobody listened and talked to her in the crowded house, or if she has always been a chatterbox. She is hysterically funny and has a bigger vocabulary than some two-year-olds. Cyndi has PTSD for reasons we are unsure of - maybe related to the disability or something that happened in the hoarding environment. She also has pretty serious asthma that is controlled with medication. And unfortunately, her arthritis is also pretty bad as she now has a hip out of socket. She is taking pain meds and starting acupuncture. Cyndi's care is pretty expensive - consider joining Cyndi's support network - you will be glad you did!. Sponsor Cyndi |
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Napoleon - Sebastian
Nah - po' - lee - an - Sa' -bass - thun Napoleon: sweet, cuddly, humble, beautiful, lovable Napoleon loves to: stretch, move, purr, roll, get tummy rubs and ear-love Origin | Sweet little Napoleon was rescued from the streets in the Los Angeles area by a good Samaritan who had the good fortune to reach out to Carina at Queen of Hearts Rescue for help. He was in very bad shape physically from complications of Manx Syndrome. She provided the resources for vet care and extensive boarding for over three months while looking for a home. After an exhaustive search which CCAS consulted on, it became clear that no homes were available for him. We made a way to bring Napster to our sanctuary despite space limitations. Carina and others involved in his rescue will always be a part of his life - they literally saved him. He has stabilized medically after a few scary episodes and serious talks about his quality of life. As long as he remains on a very specific regimen of food and has regular expression 2-3 times daily, he should be fine. Keep up with Napster's progress and be his friend! |
 I think Napster may be the sweetest cat on the planet
- I am in love with him!
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Update: We lost our sweet Gypsy girl in summer 2020 due to complications related to neurological injuries she sustained when she was attacked by another animal before being rescued in Memphis. Her sweet, feisty little personality and presence are greatly missed by her kitty siblings and human caregivers.
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Gypsy Gip' - see Gypsy: playful, loving, laidback Gypsy loves to: play, stretch, roll, cuddle Origin: Gypsy is from Memphis! She is in a temporary home awaiting placement at the sanctuary. Gypsy was found on the street in Memphis after being viciously attacked by a dog. She had a broken pelvis and a collar that was growing into her body under her front leg. The angels who found her got her into a rescue called Purrfect Match. They nursed her back to health for eight months and learned that she has permanent damage from the pelvic injury. We fell in love with her at first sight! |
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Tuck
Tuk' Tuck: busy, fast, brave, sweet Tuck loves to: run, jump, play, fight, eat! Origin: Tuck originally came to Rocky Mt. Feline Rescue (RMFR) from a rescue in Florida. At the time, they did not know that he had Manx Syndrome and all the neurological issues that go with it. RMFR, a temporary placement, worked with Tuck for over three years to find an adoptive family with no success. The folks at CCAS had been following his progress, wishing we could help but unable due to the fire. Once the new place was almost ready to move into, RMFR reached out to see if Tuck could come to CCAS as his forever home. We were delighted to finally say 'yes'! |
Tuck came to CCAS in early September 2021. To learn more about Tuck, check out his page (currently under development).
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BillyB aka BB and Beebs
Bil - e Bee BB: Nonstop motion, playful, fast, mischeivous, loving BB loves to: Birdwatch, chase, jump, catnip, wand toys, have his head rubbed, and cuddle (for short periods) Origin: BB came to us from CatSnap in Champaign. IL - home of our other black cat, the infamous JohnnyCash! Billy was four years old when he came to us after he had been injured and had to have his tail amputated. Loss of the nerve endings from the amputation left BB urinary and fecally incontinent (most of the time). He tries to use the litterbox, but needs a little help most of the time. This is the youngest four-year-old you will ever meet! He has the energy of the wildest kitten and plays until he just can't stand any longer. He can be aggressive toward other cats and even his favorite people. He will soon be back to throw himself into your arms for a cuddle and beg for a head rub. To find out more about BB, go to his page which is currently under development. |
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