Aziza was abandoned outside the GNHCP center in a carrier on a freezing winter day in January 2024. She was already a full grown adult, but was severely emaciated. She only weighed about 5lbs at the time she came to us. We suspect that she was kept in a small crate for a long time, because she has a muscle or tissue injury to her right hind leg and walks with a limp. For the most part the limp doesn't affect her mobility -- she still jumps, climbs, and runs around -- but she has had a couple of flare ups where the leg seems to cause her more pain. In the case of another flare up the next step will be to take her to an orthopedist. She may need orthopedic surgery in the future. 

Aziza is incredibly sweet, friendly, and playful in one-on-one interactions with humans, but she does not get along with other cats. She can be overwhelmed in active environments and would do best in a quiet home with adults and where she is the only pet. She loves window-watching, and likes to use her paws when she eats and drinks!

Ivan was rescued as an adolescent, and before he was a year old he was diagnosed with stomatitis. He had a full dental extraction to try to resolve the issue, but the stomatitis persisted. It is being treated with Atopica (cyclosporine), which has helped to reduce the inflammation. For a while he was getting the medication every day, and when the sores seemed to be under control we tapered the dose down, until eventually he was only getting it once a week. But the sores came back at the lower dose, and we had to increase back to a medication schedule of every other day. The stomatitis is back under control now, and Ivan will likely have to continue at this maintenance dose for the rest of his life to keep the inflammation in check. As the issue is ongoing, Ivan needs to remain in foster care, and we are hoping to find a foster home for him to move to long-term. 

Ivan is very gentle and shy, but he likes to play chase with other cats at the center, and he absolutely loves catnip! When he isn’t playing, you’ll usually find him window-watching or tucked away in a quiet nook for a nap. One of his favorite hideaways is the laundry basket!

Brooklyn was abandoned in New Haven.  She is about 4-5 years old, and was clearly "out of sorts" with what was happening in her life.  Brooklyn received all of the routine veterinary services and went into foster care, where she blossomed into a confident and pet friendly cat.  The GNHCP President received a call one morning that Brooklyn was having difficulty breathing.  The foster mom wasn't sure if she ingested something or had an acute upper respiratory infection, but she needed medical attention. Brooklyn was taken to a veterinary emergency hospital where it was determined she was having an asthma attack.  She needed to spend 24 hours in an oxygen tank and receive medications while at the hospital until she could comfortably breathe. Brooklyn was released from the hospital and is currently taking steroids to help control her asthma. She will need to continue on the steroids, gradually tapering off, for several months. We do not yet know if her future will require steroids for the remainder of her life, and/or if an inhaler will be prescribed if Brooklyn continues to have asthma flare-ups.

Matisse is a 1-2 year old gray female cat who was rescued in New Haven. The origin of Matisse's wounds are uncertain, as her rescue did not involve a direct communication from the person who found her. Our veterinarian suspected a food allergy, and Matisse is now on a special "novel protein" diet." She has seen a feline dermatologist, and was on a course of medication for 8 weeks. Her fur has grown in completely (The "after" photo which i will get to you later today) and we are now under the care of our regular veterinarian. Once the food trial is complete, and GNHCP understands her dietary needs, she will be available for adoption.

When Dale was rescued, his right eye was swollen and discolored, and he did not have vision in that eye. Our veterinarian recommended the eye be removed. He was a little nervous because of this limitation, but he quickly overcame any disability and blossomed into a playful and loving cat. He was adopted in 2021 with another foster cat (pictured) and living a wonderful life!

Simone was rescued by GNHCP with a serious eye injury that required removal of her right eye. She was most likely abused before GNHCP found her, and we are thankful that we found her in time to provide treatment and get her the care she needed. Simone needed to learn to trust people again and became a long-term foster. She was recently adopted by her foster mom and is in her forever home where she will receive lots of love and proper care.

Stevie was rescued from a feral cat colony in New Haven when he was 3 months old. He suffered an injury to his right eye before being rescued. Regular eye treatments failed, and GNHCP brought Stevie to an ophthalmologist. GNHCP was told the ocular pressure in the eye was fine, and that there was slight vision in the eye, to not remove it, but ensure Stevie was checked annually. In the interim, he developed an ulcer in his left eye, which did not respond to treatment and needed to be removed, and the pressure in his right eye increased to above the normal level.

Stevie is now an adult and has been adopted by a former GNHCP Board member.