Meet a few fosters who could use your help!
Kylo
Vegetarian & Vibrant!
Kylo was rescued from the streets severely underweight and with major skin issues like itchiness and open sores. After some vet appointments, including to a specialty dermatologist, we determined that he needs a special vegetarian diet to be his healthiest and happiest self! Because of his unique diet, Kylo can’t eat most of the food that gets donated to us. Your support for Kylo helps ensure that he gets the quality food that he needs to thrive in his foster home until his forever family comes for him!
Amelia
A Special Senior.
Amelia is our longest enrolled cat. She is estimated to be about 14 years old and came to the rescue with significant medical need. She almost did not make it, since she was found very malnourished and dehydrated. Amelia also has kidney damage and arthritis, which require prescription food, occasional subcutaneous fluids, and monthly shots to help with arthritis pain. Despite all of this, her quality of life is good! Amelia loves laying in sun spots and taking occasional walks in her screened cat stroller. We know she may be past the point when someone will want to adopt her due to her age and medical needs, but we will keep her safe in the rescue for as long as she is with us.
Akira
A Gentle Giant!
Akira originally came into the rescue back in 2019 at about five years old. She had been abandoned at a park with a note and some food. Fortunately for her, she found a dad who loved her dearly for the next five years! Akira's dad recently became very sick and unable to care for her any longer, so she has returned to foster care. She has overcome some medical issues concerning her bladder and gained some weight. She is dog friendly, cat friendly, and very human social (she adores the children in her foster home). Despite being a senior of over 100 pounds, she still has the energy for spontaneous laps around the yard, lazy wrestling matches with other dogs, and a gentle demeanor. She is mostly an oversized couch potato and easy-going love loaf. We know senior animals are far less likely to be adopted, so she will be safe and happy here until her furever family finds her!
Leon
A Ball of Energy!
Leon has been with the rescue over a year and until recently was in a foster home with his brother, Eddie. Leon and Eddie are both sweet cats but they are very active boys. Leon went on a home trial with potential adopters earlier this year but the family returned him due to "too much kitten energy." Leon DOES have a lot of energy and will need a home that keeps him busy and wants to play with him a lot. Beyond that, Leon unfortunately developed some digestion/GI issues over the summer. All tests have so far been negative but the issues were significant enough that he lost weight. Leon was moved to a foster home where he could be fed and cared for separately while we continued diagnostic care to find out what is going on with him. Thankfully, even with his medical concerns, he is still playful and loving (and he is even easy to medicate!!).
Sahara
A Regal Beauty.
This is Sahara, the Desert Queen, because of her sandy colored fur! She is a fun-loving and high-spirited girl who loves to play with all sorts of toys and frolic in her baby pool. She’s a super smart girl who easily learns new tricks and already knows how to sit and wait for her food. She’s very snuggly and affectionate but unfortunately has some issues with leash reactivity and dog selectiveness that mean she needs a very special forever home.
Your support of Sahara means that she will be cared for and loved until the perfect family is willing to accept and love her for exactly who she is!
Biscotti
Sweet and Special.
Meet Biscotti, a sweet and loving cat with a special story. Although he was adopted as a baby and had a home for four wonderful years, Biscotti has recently been acting out—occasionally biting or swatting his owners. This behavior may stem from an underlying medical issue causing him occasional pain, as he can be friendly and affectionate one moment, then act out for no clear reason the next. The rescue team is currently exploring potential medical causes, but in the meantime, Biscotti is in need of a safe space while he waits for his forever home. By subscribing to Cares Club, you’ll be helping to support Biscotti and other special-needs animals like him, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve as they await their perfect match. Your support will make a world of difference in their journey!
Support our special-needs fosters by joining the Cares Club today!
Houston Cares is dedicated to finding loving homes for every animal in need. Sometimes, this means providing extended care until we find the perfect match.
Some Houston Cares fosters have special needs or are waiting for the perfect home for their particular personality, requiring extended care, medications, vet visits, and training. A Cares Club sponsorship is a monthly gift of $25 or more, ensuring your sponsored animal receives the support they need to stay safe and healthy until they find their forever family.
Your Cares Club Membership includes:
- Monthly exclusive photos and videos of the sponsored animals
- Monthly exclusive updates on the sponsored animals.
- Opportunity to gift your monthly sponsorship in someone’s honor.
- Easy to use automatic payments through Donorbox that you can cancel anytime!
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Questions? Email fundraising@houstoncaresrescue.org
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