When Sunny came to Cat Care Society, she was heartbreakingly fragile. This petite brown tabby faced some of the toughest medical challenges we see in cats: advanced kidney disease, severe anemia, constant vomiting, and dangerous weight loss. Each day, her future seemed uncertain.
But even when she was weak, she never stopped showing us her sunny disposition. She purred through exams and headbutted our staff’s hands as if to say, “Don’t give up on me.”
And we didn’t.
Sunny quickly became a staff favorite at Cat Care Society. That’s why we gave her a special distinction: the “Lonely Hearts Club.” This group is reserved for cats who need a little extra help to find their perfect match — older cats, those with longer stays, or cats facing complex medical needs. Sunny ticked every one of these boxes, but we knew she deserved the chance to find a home where she could feel safe and loved.
To continue receiving the daily medications, fluids, lab work, and constant care that keep cats like Sunny alive, we rely on support from donors like you. Every lab test, every dose of medicine, every gentle pat from our veterinary team is only possible because someone chose to give.
Most importantly, generosity from donors like you gave her the greatest gift of all: time. Time to grow stronger, stabilize, and wait for someone who would open their heart to a 14-year-old cat with lifelong medical needs and costly care.
After five months of care in the shelter, Sunny met her perfect match. A local veterinarian met Sunny and instantly knew they were meant to be together. Able to provide the ongoing medical attention Sunny so desperately needed, she was able to give Sunny a loving and restorative home to live out her golden years.
“Sunny (now called Cardi) is doing great! She is a very sweet girl, loves pets and cuddles, and has adjusted well. Her kidney disease is also doing well, her anemia is holding steady, and her weight has continued to go up. I love senior kitties and helping them feel the best they can by managing any medical issues.” – Dr. Hale, Sunny’s adopter
At Cat Care Society, every cat’s care is guided by a compassionate and expert approach — combining veterinary protocols, staff training, donor-funded medical treatments, and specialized initiatives like the Lonely Hearts Club. Sunny’s recovery was not a one-time miracle, but the result of this proven approach designed to identify, treat, and advocate for our most vulnerable feline friends.
Today, Sunny is no longer a lonely heart. She is safe, cherished, and adored — thanks to supporters like you.
But while Sunny’s story has a happy ending, many other Lonely Hearts are still waiting at Cat Care Society. Senior cats. Cats with medical challenges. Cats who have been overlooked time and again. They are counting on us, and on you, to give them love, care, and a second chance at life.
Will you open your heart today to help the next lonely heart find their loving home? Your gift provides the medications, veterinary care, and loving support that make happy endings like Sunny’s possible.
With gratitude,
– EC Michaels
