ARWOB would like to give a HUGE thank you to Keith Blackburn for his efforts in helping several animal rescue organizations in need, including ARWOB. He has helped us TREMENDOUSLY in obtaining much needed funds for our organization during his fundraiser for major of Carlsbad. Keith is well-known for helping out around the community including assisting his fellow community members and passionately dedicating over 40 hours of community service monthly at the Carlsbad animal shelter! Thank you so much Keith! Please visit his website linked to his picture to find out more about this caring and giving man and his current campaign for Carlsbad Mayor.
Adoption Fee: $75, can be waived if stable home found
Species: Cat
General Color: Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Color: Tabby
Current Size: 10 Pounds
Current Age: 1 Year 6 Months (best estimate)
Location: 92018
Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes
Owner Experience Needed: None
Reaction to New People: Friendly
Louieis a DSH/Tabby mix and is about 1 1/2 years old has a tragic story but hopefully a happy ending which you can read below.
As a summary - Louie is trully a great kitty, he is funny and loving. Just a normal kitty who lost eye sight from his left eye but he can care less as he runs through the house like a crazy kitty chasing Bitty or being chased by Bitty. He doesn't do well at adoption events as he gets really scared so we would prefer to show him at our home or come to yours. He has a lot of a kitten personality the way he plays, acts and talks. He would do great in a home with cat friendly dogs, cats and older children. Please call us and give this fantastic kitty an opportunity by either fostering or fostering to adopt! Also, please consider adopting him or fostering him with his best friend Bitty. There adoption fee would be waived upon home check approval.
On December 25th, a good sam brought Louie to an emergency animal hospital. Her 2 Jack Russels had just attacked a kitten that was wandering around in her back yard. When she noticed what was happening, she swept the kitty up and drove him to the vet hospital. Upon examination Louie had no injuries, not visible anyway, but was soaking wet with dog slober and was very aggressive as any cat would be after getting attacked. He was given pain medications and treated as an animal control kitty. We were contacted and took him under our wing. The next day, Louie showed his true sweet personality even though he was a bit brused up and limping on his hind leg. There was a potential and slight problem with his diaphgram as well but it did not need surgical repair.
He stayed in the hospital under cage arrest for about a month. He was then taken into foster care when his foster mom realized he was blind. He was hit and thrown around so hard that it gave him head trauma and caused blindness in one eye. Because of this he is a bit 'funny' when he walks. For example, when he turns around, he only turns around on his left side and when he drinks water his left paw is always inside the water bowl. That is just the little problems that come from his 'perception' problem when trying to adjust to being blind in one eye. But don't let that fool you. He can follow toys just fine and chases his foster siblings all through out the house without a problem. Louie can jump, but he has difficulty on higher counters, so essentially he is a bit clumpsy, which makes him even more fun and silly. He can make you laugh and smile when he stands on his back feet and asks you to lift him up onto your lap when one is at the computer desk.
Louie is a handsome and very sweet, silly kitty who has no medications or special indications other than the fact that he will never be like the rest of the kitties since he is a bit slower and 'sillier' when he is moving around.
He does well with cats and he is no longer afraid of dogs .He uses his litter box very well and is a healthy kitten. He has tested felv/fiv NEGATIVE.
More about Louie
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
If you would like to meet me, please fill out an adoption application FIRST. If you do not have an application on file, you cannot meet me. The adoption fee covers all the costs for my care which includes microchipping, spaying/neutering, vaccines, deworming, etc. As long as you are in the San Diego county area, you may meet me in my foster home or at a scheduled adoption event, otherwise, ARWOB is a non-profit organization and does not operate its own shelter. If you would like to contact us PLEASE give us a call at 619-977-3593 or email us at animalrescuers@sbcglobal.net.
PLEASE NOTE: We have implemented a new policy for those that are currently in the military. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY please fill out a short questionnaire in addition to the adoption application.
DOG & CAT ADOPTION EVENT, Saturday, September 18th from 11am-2pm at the Petco in Del Mar.
**If you would like to meet with any of our adoptable cats or dogs before the events, please call us at (619) 977-3593 to schedule a playdate any day of the week between 9am and 7pm. Make sure to fill out an adoption application online and a volunteer will contact you within 24hrs to schedule a playdate. Our animals are usually located in the Mission Valley area.
We are grateful to Randy Davis and everyone at Better by the Pound who have recently helped us in a consultation with Millie, one of our rescues. Without their help and guidance, ARWOB would not have been so successful in helping Millie find her forever home. Thank you!
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