Cats Cradle Animal Rescue - Cats & Dogs - Victoria, Sidney & Saanich BC

Tony's Story:

I was found in terrible condition. I had been abandoned in an open field in the outskirts of Victoria near the highway. I was starving and ravaged by fleas so I went begging door to door. Luckily I was taken in by a nice woman nearby who called another nice woman who picked me up and then called a nice woman at Cat’s Cradle Animal Rescue! I was beginning to feel like a basketball in the last two minutes of a game – passed from person to person! Whew – glad that’s over.

Anyway, I was covered with scabs from flea bites and nearly starving. A few more days out in the freezing cold winter and I would have been – well, you know…

They took me to yet another nice woman – Dr. Wilson at Broadmead Vet Clinic – and she prescribed something that was just right because I am totally back to my very handsome self. My fur is absolutely silky and soft to the touch – and I do like petting so this is a nice asset.

I still play like a kitten and I won’t tell my real age. I am in my prime and have many, many years ahead! My memory is a little hazy, but I think I’m about 6, maybe a bit more? In human years I’d be graduating and getting my first job. Luckily, as a cat, my only job is to bring you pleasure by rubbing by you, occasionally sitting in your lap, and talking to you a lot. Yes, yes, I’m a talker – what can I say?! Some of us just have “the gift of gab” and that’s me. Meow!

I love to sleep on the bed with people, but I'm not a pest. I like some petting and I purr quite a bit, but then I find a nice spot on the bed and sleep through the entire night. I’m a patient cat and will happily wait all day for you if you are at work or school.

I lived in a foster home with some dogs for awhile. I had to keep them all in line and it was a lot of work. I’d prefer not to work so hard. I played hide-and-seek with my foster mom and startled her quite a bit – it was great fun. Now I’m back with a Cat’s Cradle lady, waiting for a new foster home. I like it here but there are several cats and I can’t get all the attention and that annoys me, so I’d prefer MY OWN foster home where all the food and all the petting is for me!

Update:

Tony went to a new foster home today with Lyrica. He's a confident and affectionate cat who immediately warmed up to her. We hope Tony someday has the permanent home he so well deserves.

"I'd enjoy following you
anywhere !"

"Come and pet my silky fur
and bushy tail !"

"I like to stay in tip-top
physical condition !"

"I'm very affectionate
and talkative !"

"I'd rather sleep with you than
with this calico cat !"

"Hmm, play time ?"

"Gotcha !"

"OK, I'll let you go !"

"Well, maybe not !"

"Now what to do ?"

Tony
"With my two white whiskers I bear a strong resemblance to Charlie Chan !"	Name: Tony Breed: Domestic Coat: Medium-hair Colour: Black Size: Medium Sex: Male Age: 6 - 8 years?