Toya holds the distinction of being our longest resident foster pet in the RHS history - three years this month. We feel blessed that we can offer loving foster homes to our homeless animals instead of cages or kennels - at any other shelter, Toya would have been just a statisic.
Now, however, we have run into a situation that can only be corrected by moving 8 year old Toya into a new home asap. This sweet girl is getting very stressed out in her foster home as the home has taken on more foster cats for the RHS and she is NOT enjoying the elevated activity level etc. this brings to the home. Her stress is manifesting itself into health issues and this is one very unhappy kitty. We always say that when an animals behavior changes, the first thing you need to do is rule out the physical. So, Toya went straight to the vet and had extensive blood work and a complete, thorough exam. All came back 100% normal. Once the physical can be ruled out, then it is time to look at the behavioral aspect of things. That is where we can tell that her demeanor has changed over the last few months and so has her health, and not for the better.This girl is a big part of our RHS family and we want to do what is right for her. We believe Toya would be happiest in a home where she is the only kitty or only shares the house with a pet or two. A senior home or one without a lot of activity would be best for her (no small children). It breaks our hearts to see one of our own suffering and we cannot allow that to happen. We are confident that in a new, quiet environment - Toya will come full circle back to the sweet kitty we know she is .... and she will be so much happier as well! Please share this story with others and let's try and find that forever home for this poor girl who deserves a fighting chance at a happy life. Our contact info is 406-323-3687 or wschurch@midrivers.com - thank you in advance for your caring and assistance!
