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!
Amberly & Gatsby
A Bonded Pair!
This bonded pair can only be adopted together, since Gatsby is very timid and struggles on his own. Both cats came from a rural Texas shelter where they tested positive for feline leukemia. They were set to be euthanized even though both cats were completely healthy other than a positive test result. Feline leukemia does mean both cats will have shorter lives, but until they show symptoms they are like any other cats--and that can sometimes take years, especially in a low-stress environment. With an amazing foster, this pair is living a great life and hoping for a forever home that is willing to care for them even knowing they may not live as long as other cats.
Edward
Best Big Brother.
Edward is the oldest of his siblings - being protective comes naturally. Strange noises and suspicious bugs are investigated thoroughly. He loves a good chew toy, guarding the backyard from intruders, playing with stuffed animals, and helping his foster mom cook food in the kitchen. She calls him her sous chef. As his siblings were adopted and he stayed behind with his mother (who his foster mom adopted!), he has helped teach his foster siblings how to behave. He’s shy with people, so it takes him some time to warm up to them. With the help of treats, and a soft and calm demeanor from the human, he will eventually come around.
Crumb
Still Learning.
Crumb is an aloof young male who is looking for a patient home. He gets along great with other cats but is still not sure about people—especially new people. His foster gives him space since he needs time to know he is safe. Cats like Crumb need special homes and are at high risk in shelters—Houston Cares does its best to keep timid and unsure cats safe in foster homes until a perfect home can be found.
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!
Join Cares Club Today!
Questions? Email fundraising@houstoncaresrescue.org
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