AL G.

Al G.<br/>DOB: ~January 2023<br/>Intake: July 2025<br/>Status: FIV+<br/><br/>Al G. earned his name in a way none of us will ever forget. He arrived with a nasty, oozing, gaping wound across his back—the kind that turns your stomach and breaks your heart at the same time. The injury was so severe that I had to use calcium alginate (seaweed/algae) bandages to close the defect, control infection, promote tissue regeneration, and allow enough healing so the massive wound could eventually be closed surgically. Because Al G. is FIV+, healing was slow and complicated.<br/><br/>That wound was only part of his story. At intake, Al G. was also anemic, intact, flea-ridden, suffering from bilateral ear infections, and had swelling of the nose with ulceration of the hard palate. What makes this situation especially heartbreaking is that he was being “looked after” by someone—meaning these were not fresh injuries. Proper medical care simply wasn’t provided for whatever reason, and Al G. endured all of this far longer than he ever should have.<br/>I rehabbed Al G. in my home—twice—and learned very quickly that integrating him into my personal population was an abject failure. Al G. is most comfortable up high and hidden. Despite being offered a literal castle fit for a king, he instead discovered a tiny opening into the rafters beneath my enclosed back-porch roof. It took hours to find him, and once I did, I had to dismantle all the fascia boards just to reach him.<br/><br/>When retrieved, he was affectionate, social, and absolutely thrived on attention. Left to his own devices? Right back to the rafters. Every single time. Eventually, I had to admit defeat—my foster trial wasn’t the right environment for him.<br/>Once back at Crash’s, something shifted. Slowly, as his body healed and his confidence grew, Al G. began to trust his new, healthy skin. Six months after intake, it’s safe to say that he now rules his roost 😊<br/><br/>Al G. would love a cat friend to keep him busy. He sometimes stalks a couple of the boys—not out of malice, but because he can feel intimidated and prefers to go on the offense rather than be caught off guard. He is fantastic with playtime and would do wonderfully in a home with kids, as long as they’re respectful and enjoy interactive fun.<br/><br/>That said… having lived with him myself, I can confidently say: Al G. is a professional hide-and-seek champion. Any home lucky enough to welcome him will need to be thoroughly Al G.-proofed.<br/><br/>I could not love this cat more! Truly. Al G. is one of the most remarkable cats we’ve ever had at Crash’s. To look at him now, you would never guess the horrific condition he arrived in—both inside and out. His transformation is nothing short of extraordinary, and he is finally ready for a home that will love him as fiercely as he deserves.

Al G.
DOB: ~January 2023
Intake: July 2025
Status: FIV+

Al G. earned his name in a way none of us will ever forget. He arrived with a nasty, oozing, gaping wound across his back—the kind that turns your stomach and breaks your heart at the same time. The injury was so severe that I had to use calcium alginate (seaweed/algae) bandages to close the defect, control infection, promote tissue regeneration, and allow enough healing so the massive wound could eventually be closed surgically. Because Al G. is FIV+, healing was slow and complicated.

That wound was only part of his story. At intake, Al G. was also anemic, intact, flea-ridden, suffering from bilateral ear infections, and had swelling of the nose with ulceration of the hard palate. What makes this situation especially heartbreaking is that he was being “looked after” by someone—meaning these were not fresh injuries. Proper medical care simply wasn’t provided for whatever reason, and Al G. endured all of this far longer than he ever should h

Al G.
DOB: ~January 2023
Intake: July 2025
Status: FIV+

Al G. earned his name in a way none of us will ever forget. He arrived with a nasty, oozing, gaping wound across his back—the kind that turns your stomach and breaks your heart at the same time. The injury was so severe that I had to use calcium alginate (seaweed/algae) bandages to close the defect, control infection, promote tissue regeneration, and allow enough healing so the massive wound could eventually be closed surgically. Because Al G. is FIV+, healing was slow and complicated.

That wound was only part of his story. At intake, Al G. was also anemic, intact, flea-ridden, suffering from bilateral ear infections, and had swelling of the nose with ulceration of the hard palate. What makes this situation especially heartbreaking is that he was being “looked after” by someone—meaning these were not fresh injuries. Proper medical care simply wasn’t provided for whatever reason, and Al G. endured all of this far longer than he ever should have.
I rehabbed Al G. in my home—twice—and learned very quickly that integrating him into my personal population was an abject failure. Al G. is most comfortable up high and hidden. Despite being offered a literal castle fit for a king, he instead discovered a tiny opening into the rafters beneath my enclosed back-porch roof. It took hours to find him, and once I did, I had to dismantle all th