Kody: A CCS Success Story

Kody was found by a family in their back yard. He was emaciated and very hungry. They took him to a veterinarian and spent $200 to try and find out if he was okay. When they found out he has kidney disease, they could not afford the treatment necessary for Kody. That's when they called Cat Care Society, a cageless shelter for stray and abused cats. Kody only weighed 5 pounds and his size made him to appear to be a very young cat. However, after closer examination, it was determined that he was at least 12 years old or older.

Kody needed fluids every day and wasn't eating well. We force fed him at first but after 3 days he started eating real well on his own. He was introduced to the hallway of the shelter and soon found his way into the kitchen where he could sleep undisturbed, but very close to the food. He was spoiled, every time a staff member went into the kitchen, Kody would get up and tell us he was hungry. And, of course, we fed him. By the time he was adopted, two and a half months after entry, he had gained 2 pounds!

Kody was adopted by 2 young women with a cat and 2 dogs. The latest update explains:

He has proven himself very interested in toys yet has trouble understanding them at times. We have constructed a puffy ball toy gadget that is attached to a string which hangs from the ceiling that he absolutely loves. He actually jumps off the bed and attacks it. He is adorable, sweet and very easygoing. He is also infatuated with q-tips.

Kody is still very chatty around 3am but just needs to be held and then he returns to his bed. Our other cat, Fledermouse is coming around and they both even sat at opposite ends of the couch during a movie with no hassling. Mouse is still coming to terms with Kody's presence and can be super sweet to him or run away crying when she sees him. They have a love-hate thing going on.

Kody has four different types of inflection when he cries. He has a wet food cry and dry food cry, the I-don't-know-where-I-am cry and his just-give-me-love-cry which are all very distinctive and identifiable no matter where he is.

Cat Care Society is grateful for the two young women for taking on an elderly cat with health issues. Kody is doing so well, he has not needed any additional fluid treatment for his renal failure. As you can see, cats at any age can be affectionate, funny and adorable. Kody has truly been blessed with a wonderful lifelong family.