17/04/2024
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Foster Friends of Sasquatch
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Sasquatch once charmed you, now other cats are finding good lives through fostering, in his honor.
07/04/2024
Even if you only foster one animal, that’s one life saved. It’s rewarding, and saying goodbye is a very small price to pay to give them a chance.
04/02/2024
Aubie has been here since November 18th. I never would have guessed a cat as great as Aubie (or his sister Alley, available separately) would still be available in February 2024! Adoptions can be mysterious. In the meantime I am really enjoying their company; they are such wonderful cats.
15/12/2023
Who needs a big fake wall shark? Maybe it's you! You'll always have something to talk about with guests, that's for sure!
29/11/2023
Please share this. :-) Sneak peeks! These professional nappers are looking for homes. I currently have FIVE foster cats available! Meet the A Team! Bonus: Zena
The A Team cats are 8 years old and have lived together until their human dad died unexpectedly, then they lived in a basement for a few months until joining rescue. These cats are actually not bonded, but they do (mostly) get along. They will probably enjoy having fewer than 3 siblings! Not dog-tested, would be good with gentle kids. All except Action Jackson could be happy with a cat sibling, but don't seem to need one (except our special guest Zena).
.............MEET THE CATS............
Action Jackson! He would do well as a single adored cat. He can be grumpy with the others sometimes. He might do ok with his sister Autumn but for the most part he is more interested in people than cats and doesn't seem to need a cat companion. He likes to paw my shoulder to insist on cuddles, rubs my ankles in the kitchen, and sleeps by my feet at night. He's a BIG dude, 13+ pounds but lean (could stand to gain a little). He has a great "complain" meow, though he's overall fairly quiet.
Aubie: The other boy, charmer when he wants to be, likes attention and lets you hold him briefly but he squirms away and is easily distracted. He looks like he has zero thoughts, which may or may not be true. He sometimes sleeps by your feet at night. He's the most likely to have a conversation with you but generally is very quiet. He is the harmless likable one the others don't appreciate enough. :-P
Autumn: More reserved than the boys, but also one of the weirdest and funniest. She doesn't really hide, she just doesn't like crowds. Her first day here she laid down on a cat bed and started chewing on the tag of a catnip toy instead of playing with the toy itself. (She and Action Jackson both have a weird fondness for plastic...) She'd be good with one friend or as a single.
Alley: She is the smallest of the crew, and understatedly perfect. She's quiet, sweet, gentle, and curious. Likes to sleep with her face down. I have seen her and Aubie bathe each other, so they seem like a potential pair. I have a feeling in a home with fewer cats she will be able to flourish and will be bolder than she is now.
Zena! She is not one of the family, but she could be part of yours. She's just delightful. So sweet, so silly, so beautiful. She will gaze lovingly into your eyes during nightlty cuddles, often sleeps by you at night, is water-curious, very quiet, playful and just so darling. She is initially shy and will take a while to get comfortable, though skittishness about big scary things will probably remain. We are looking for her to have a home with another friendly cat.
If you have questions about any of these cats just let me know, or follow us on Instagram
06/11/2023
ETTA LYNN! She's ready to find a home!
11 years, 16 lbs (on a diet that is working), great lap kitty, does not like other cats. Starts out spicy if scared but this just requires a couple weeks of patience, then she is queen of the roost — once comfortable in a new place she loves a bit of play time, a good nap burrowed under a blanket, a warm lap to snooze in. At night she loves to sleep by your legs; she's going to keep someone very cozy this winter!
01/11/2023
I bought a t-shirt and a hoodie, they are so cute! Support Underdog and spread the word!
Buy Root for the Underdog merchandise that supports Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin Inc.. Featuring Indigo Pullover Hoodies, professionally printed in the USA.
27/10/2023
Once she got her scaredy-spicies out of her system Etta Lynn is so sweet. She gets this wide-eyed expression a lot. I love this little potato.
She is now ready to find a home! Today I wrote her bio; over the weekend I will see how she deals with Zena being out and about, and will submit her bio to Underdog on Monday.
26/10/2023
We knew they can be expressive but that's even more that I would have expected!
Study reveals surprising social depth, which may be due to co-evolution with humans
14/09/2023
Dobby is looking for her perfect home. She's a totally ornery, totally adorable 4 month old kitten with ears the size of Texas x 2. She loves people, loves cuddles. She's a little weird too... getting into silly positions and awkward places, but always with enthusiasm.
I now have two new fosters lined up, so fingers crossed Dobby finds her perfect home before then, but if not, the two lovely ladies (Zena and Etta Lynn) coming this way are going to have an annoyingly adorable little sister for a while. :-P
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/dobby-66641743/wi/madison/underdog-pet-rescue-of-wisconsin-inc-wi424/
09/09/2023
22/08/2023
HELP US SAVE LIVES ❤️
After this months spay and neuters, we have over 70 adoption ready cats and kittens!
Please SHARE to help them find forever homes.
Available cats: https://tinyurl.com/Available-to-Adopt
All are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated to age, and tested for Felv/FIV. Misfit Felines Inc is a foster based 501(c)3 rescue. All of our cats are in foster homes. The first step in the adoption process is to submit an application.
Apply: tinyurl.com/Adopt-Misfit-Felines
19/08/2023
~PUPDATE: Charlie has been adopted! But he wants his friends from the South to find foster homes too!!! Apply to foster!~
This is Charlie. Charlie wants YOU to become a puppy foster home through Underdog Pet Rescue! (he just told me)
Mr. Charlie is one of hundreds of dogs/puppies we take in from Alabama every year, yet we still leave many, many, MANY behind. 🥺 We wish we could take them all, but since we are a 100% foster-home based rescue, we can only rescue dogs once we have a committed foster home for them to stay in before they find their furever. 🏠
Fostering is the best, because you can have never-ending puppy snuggles from pups like Charlie, while simultaneously SAVING A LIFE!!!! 🩵🩵
Apply to foster here: https://www.underdogpetrescue.org/foster-home-application
19/08/2023
Lots of adorable adoptables!
HELP US SAVE LIVES ❤️
After this months spay and neuters, we have over 70 adoption ready cats and kittens!
Please SHARE to help them find forever homes.
Available cats: https://tinyurl.com/Available-to-Adopt
All are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated to age, and tested for Felv/FIV. Misfit Felines Inc is a foster based 501(c)3 rescue. All of our cats are in foster homes. The first step in the adoption process is to submit an application.
Apply: tinyurl.com/Adopt-Misfit-Felines
11/08/2023
Awww, Johnny is a handsome little middle aged dude who is looking for a home. “Johnny is approximately 7 years old. He was found as a stray with large facial swelling on his left side and a large scabbed wound under his left ear. He was sedated at an emergency clinic where the abscess on his face was lanced and drained. This now looks a lot better but he will need some time to heal. He is friendly and cooperative.”
08/08/2023
Because this is one of our shelter partners from the south, you could directly help us save the lives of some of these animals. All you need is a small room, even a bathroom, and you’ll literally save a life. (And probably have fun doing it.)
Looking for a new furry family member? Please check out all of the wonderful adoptable pets at Tulsa Animal Welfare Pets today!
05/08/2023
He’s so perfect.
01/08/2023
Leon is now officially weaned off of the Prednisolone steroid! It’s a common go to medicine prescribed by a lot of vets but it comes with risks and should never be abruptly stopped, so it took over a month to wean him off. However he is still eating well and he is doing great.
17/07/2023
Remember Dansby? The sweet, very flooooofy, playful guy that was going to get an amputation (but then didn't, in case you missed that update!)? He is now available for adoption!
Dansby has been with another foster for a while now but I enjoyed his stay with me so much; he's such a fun little lovebug and he loves to play with other cats.
Dansby is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Medium Hair searching for a forever family near Madison, WI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.
03/07/2023
Leon the foster cat has on his star spangled bow tie for the holiday. We picked this up at Kitty Palooza last week, where Meagan had her TacoCat stand up. I have bought ’more than a few bow ties over the years. 😆
29/06/2023
This was new to me. Good to know, they are here in Wisconsin as well.
12/06/2023
My sweet foster boy Leon. He's 7-9 FIV+ so finding him a home has been hard (honestly I think adoptions have been down this year). He's such a good, sweet cat who loves to cuddle. Leon is a "human cat" so he will do best in a home where he can be around his person a lot (work from home or retireee?). He even likes to get some brushies and encouragement to tell him it is ok to eat his meals. He's so dang sweet. He's been unenthusiastically tolerating his steroid medicine for his mouth, and has gained another 6 ounces since he lost weight post-dental. I can't even call him my "angel sloth" anymore, because he in fact does move quickly sometimes. As of this week I learned he actually does know how to play!
If you know someone who wants to give this sweet boy a chance, and is willing to give him proper TLC, please share. I love him but the longer I have him the fewer cats I can save (and I have a cat getting an amputation coming back soon). Though it's going to be hard to say goodbye, right now Leon is laying in my lap. 🙂
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Please share! Are you the person for Leon? This “angel sloth” is looking for a home. :-P Leon (FIV+, 7-9 years) had a good meet and greet, but they decided to pass and look for a healthier cat. I am not disappointed: it was an adequate match but I think he will do best in a quieter home where his people are obsessed with him. :-P FIV can be unpredictable, so this gentle precious sweetheart needs the right person to give him love and comfort his remaining years, which we hope are many! He had his neuter and dentals yesterday and both went GREAT, and he has gained two pounds and his blood work is much improved! (Boy was I relieved to hear that.) He likes other cats and does fine with dogs, so would be okay with other non-reactive and calm animals. He is not looking for a playmate as this very gentle boy likes to lounge rather than get pounced on. He is very social, approaches anyone he meets, loves a good cuddle, yet is also pretty independent at times. He moves slowly because why rush? He lets you pick him up but is like an awkward teenager not sure what to do with his paws, so is better in a lap. :-) I love this little guy (and his two temp fosters agree he is a gem), we just need to find him the right match. If interested, find him on Petfinder.com or underdogpetrescue.org #Cat #FosterCat #LeonTheUnderdogCat #FIVpositive #SeniorCat #FIV #cuteCat #adoptable #SpecialNeedsCat #MadisonWisconsin
Here are some of Mochi and Butterfinger’s cutest moments on video. Mochi is the most affectionate and Butterfinger is the goofy one always entertaining me with his antics. Mochi had Giardia, then the kittens were ringworm quarantine, and now the kitties are getting tapeworm treatment. Just one more pill! After being here for two months the kitties are ready for their forever home, so if you know a good pet parent looking for a pair of kitties, their information is on Petfinder and UnderdogPetRescue.org
How is Teaberry the cat recovering from his FHO (hip) surgery? See for yourself!
This is my favorite method to pill cats. (See 1st comments for details.) If you’re lucky you have a cat that accepts pilling, and doesn’t hide afterwards. But what if you have a skittish foster cat or your resident kitty needs half a dozen meds 2x a day? This won’t work for everyone, but unless your cat is an obsessive chewer it should work. Don’t skip steps. **Be sure to coat the capsule!* (So it is yummy and easy to swallow!) Trust me before this I TRIED IT ALL. When my cat Sasquatch had to start taking medicine it was a struggle. I tried pill pockets, pill clay, liquids, pill shooters, putting it into a treat, hiding it in food, and of course the old fashioned down-the-hatch method. It was stressful for both of us. It’d work a couple times then he’d figure out there was something gross in the middle after chewing off the gummy coating, or he’d hide after I pilled him, or fight me during the process, or he’d avoid food because he couldn’t trust it. So that all sucked. One day stressing about it after an unsuccessful pill pocket attempt I decided to try something new. He just needed to not taste the meds and to get it down quickly. I put his pill in a gel cap, made it as small as possible, rolled it in a food topper, and put it on a plate with a few treats. I was SO happy it worked. It worked that evening too. And the next morning. For YEARS. I’m still convinced without this method he’d have lived a much shorter life. He was taking SO MANY medicines and supplements, yet he never ran from me, and didn’t avoid food out of mistrust. I was still his lovey mama and food was still yummy and life was good. So if you’re in the same boat, give it a try. Feel free to ask questions and I’ll try to answer. I recommend the treats and powder you use are unique to meddy-snack time. As kitty gets more finicky it may need to change. I truly hope this helps you and your feline friends and that you have a long and happy life together. Love them
Bowser (Love) approving his Going Home bag.
The stained glass portrait of Sasquatch is almost done! @shadowcatglass worked some magic on this one! She’s pretty booked up on pet portraits but has some cool already made stuff in her shop available now. #cat #art #stainedGlass #petportrait #memorial #WorkInProgress #SasquatchTheCat
Tilly making biscuits
Arnold was adopted (yay!) so let's talk about my current foster, TILLY! She's pretty awesome. :-) She came to Underdog as a mama, and all of her kittens got adopted, now she's overdue to be pampered by a loving human. She's very sweet, has an adorable meow, is friendly but not terribly needy, is soft and healthy, does not attack the tester Christmas tree or scratch furniture aggressively (well placed scratcher does the trick), and is basically a well-behaved cat that is going to be a great companion. What's the catch? There are 2. • She should be a single cat, because she gets too assertive and territorial with other cats. • She is a little nippy when overstimulated. Though to be honest, she gives great signals, so it's easily avoided. Nippy cats are my specialty; she responds very well to a puff of air in her face, which she actually hasn't needed after the first 4 days. (She's quite smart.) I think she is fantastic and know someone else will too.
Sasquatch 2003-2021
Sasquatch left us on Sunday March 14th, lying in my arms at UW Veterinary. We had 14 amazing years together and I tried to show him every day how loved he was. He will continue to be loved as long as my heart beats. Rest in peace Sasquatch. For a little more, I have made a 3 minute tribute to the good moments he had in his last two months. It helps to see him feeling comfy and happy. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMhncsJjmax/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sasquatch versus the paint pan
Strange fur Sassy
Sasquatch getting some ears TLC at the vet
Sasquatch versus the Waterbed (Supporting role: Blue Alien)
Chin-scratching, "self service".
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