Petfinder and BlogPaws have joined paws to designate the week of September 19 through 25 as “Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week. ” There are so many factors that can make a pet harder to adopt: age, disability, special medical needs, even coat color (black dogs and cats are known to be more difficult to adopt out than other coat colors). Be The Change for Pets, a movement created by the passionate BlogPaws community, issued a challenge to pet bloggers to champion some less adoptable pets this week. I don’t particularly care for the term “less adoptable pet,” I think it does these wonderful animals a disservice to be labeled in this way. I much prefer to call these pets “special adoptable pets.”
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Coco Chanel and Dakota (aka Cody). Both are being fostered through Fancy Cats Rescue Team, a Herndon, Virginia based leader in the Washington DC area animal rescue community for twenty years. Fancy Cat Rescue Team’s mission is to end needless euthanasia at shelters in the National Capital area by rescuing and finding suitable lifetime homes for our cats, promoting spaying and neutering, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. Coco Chanel and Dakota are fostered by one of the many dedicated FCRT volunteers.
She loves to lie around and will frequently strike the most adorable poses. She is a true creature of habit and is extremely easy to care for. All she longs for is some love and attention, maybe a little play time every now and then, and someone who is willing to be just a little patient. She has been with
She has a history of urinary infections but has never displayed any inappropriate litter habits. She is on a special diet to ensure there are no more flare ups. She has only one canine tooth but it doesn’t affect her eating habits. She needs to be an only cat – unfortunately she doesn’t tolerate sharing you with any other furry companions. Her foster family suspects she may also have stress related asthma and may start coughing when she is put into a really stressful situation. She would do well in a nice, quiet, adults-only home. You can find Coco Chanel on Petfinder here.
Cody was recently diagnosed with diabetes and has been started on a regular schedule of insulin injections. He has taken to them extremely well and has already fallen into a routine: after eating, he promptly gets on his foster mom’s lap and begins to knead while he is given his treatment.
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Ingrid King is an award-winning author, former veterinary hospital manager, and veterinary journalist who is passionate about cats.