Stories from Delta's Feral Friends & Sanctuary
Heartwarming stories from dffAs
Welcome to the heartwarming stories page of Delta’s Feral Friends & Sanctuary, where compassion meets resilience in the most touching tales of our beloved animals. Here, we share the incredible journeys of feral cats and other rescued creatures who have found solace and hope within our sanctuary’s walls. Each story is a testament to the power of love, highlighting not only the challenges faced by these animals but also the unwavering spirit that drives them to thrive. From miraculous recoveries to unexpected friendships, our collection of narratives serves as a reminder of the beauty in second chances and the profound bond between humans and animals. Join us in celebrating these inspiring tales that warm the heart and ignite a passion for animal welfare in every reader.
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Iota Grandpa
Iota was part of the Shamrock Feral Community I was helping to feed and take care of. He had already been ear-tipped, so therefore neutered. However, we all noticed he wasn’t eating well and was very congested, with eye discharge, and sneezy. After a week or two I decided to trap him and take him to my vet. He had a horrible upper respiratory infection. Having only one canine tooth and two nubs–so we decided you must be older. You were also FIV positive. The choice was to euthanize or keep with Delta. There was no choice. You were coming home with me. You started out in the garage, but a cold snap had me move you to Delta’s sooner than anticipated and hope he didn’t catch your cold. All went well. You turned out to be very nice and wanted to be petted after a week or so. Your age and calmness got you the name “Grandpa”.
Oopsie’s Origin
While volunteering with Operation Catnip, a monthly spay/neuter clinic, an orange and white male cat was brought in from a colony caretaker saying to euthanize him. They said he had awful teeth, a broken leg, was a bully to the other cats, etc. He was in my assigned room and I watched him all day. He didn’t hiss, growl, or freak out in his trap. I asked the veterinarian if she would sedate him and evaluate him for all the issues. She said sure, but acclimating a feral cat to a new colony and area can take at least 3 months or more. I assured her that I had the appropriate housing and was willing to work with him for those months. Upon evaluation, it was determined that he had one or two teeth that would need to be pulled and his leg wasn’t noticeably broken but needs xrays to determine why he limps. She didn’t know of any vets that would willing work on a feral and it would cost a lot of money upwards of $2000. Did I really want to put that kind of money into a feral. I already loved him, so of course I said yes. I texted my vet and he agreed to see him the next day. He did remind me that I was supposed to be slowing down and not adding to my ‘load’. LOL
I began calling him Oopsie because he is actually Upsilon (in our Greek alphabet naming system) and because “oops I caught another cat” is how I usually start my conversations with my veterinarian!
Oopsie had a dental with two canine teeth removed, all vaccinations, Felv/FIV test, bloodwork, urinalysis, defleaed, dewormed, fluids, and x-rays. X-rays showed his right rear leg was probably severely injured quite a while back (probably hit by car) and healed back together incorrectly. Using it would always cause him pain, so we opted to amputate his leg, but it would need to wait for about 3 weeks. I needed time to build another tiny house for him as Delta’s Den was at capacity. This is how Murphy’s Manor came to be.
Oopsie had his leg amputated July 11, 2024. He was the first resident of Murphy’s Manor. He seems to be enjoying ‘indoor’ life. He is learning how to be a tripod with flying colors! Watching him on the RING security camera is amazing. He is gaining strength and ability much quicker than I would have imagined!
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