Attie *UPDATED*

Meet Attie. This sweet sweet boy has had a rough go of it as of late. His elderly female owner was hospitalized, leaving him alone, subsequently passed away and he was surrendered by a relative. It was clear almost immediately that something was very wrong with Mr Attie. He did not want his back half of his body touched and would absolutely scream when using the litter box. He was also quite reactive and aggressive at times, clearly in pain. He was taken to the vet and found to have four very large bladder stones, which were surgically removed. Surgery was June 3rd. <br/><br/>Attie is now eating non-prescription urinary tract dry kibble (Purina ONE Urinary Tracy) and Purina ONE or pro plan urinary wet food. At this point we feel that he should not eat the dry food available in the free roam room, to ere on the side of caution which unfortunately for shelter cats means he has to remain in a cage most of the time. For this reason I am labeling him “special needs” but only time will tell if this was an isolated issue, possibly from being left alone when his owner passed and then hiding from strangers who were in and out for the house.<br/><br/>This sweet boy deserves a chance at a happy life. Attie needs a quiet home without children. We are unsure if he has lived with other cats but has done well with the cats in the free roam room. Attie loves to be pet, spoken to and doesn’t mind being held. He has taken a swipe at a volunteer that yelled once (clearly holds a grudge) or when he’s done being pet. I feel that he would be much more relaxed in a home and not prone to the crabbiness he’s had at times in the shelter. <br/>**The shelter is willing to cover the costs (with our vet of choice) if Attie is adopted and needs bladder stone surgery again within one year of adoption**<br/><br/>Attie is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV and heartworm disease. *Questions about Attie? Text 319-241-5339<br/><br/>**Animal Aid is a 100% volunteer run, 501c3 no-kill shelter. Can’t adopt but want to make a difference? Sponsor this pet or make a donation! With no paid employees, all donations go directly toward the care, enrichment and support of our animals on their journey to finding their new home!

Meet Attie. This sweet sweet boy has had a rough go of it as of late. His elderly female owner was hospitalized, leaving him alone, subsequently passed away and he was surrendered by a relative. It was clear almost immediately that something was very wrong with Mr Attie. He did not want his back half of his body touched and would absolutely scream when using the litter box. He was also quite reactive and aggressive at times, clearly in pain. He was taken to the vet and found to have four very large bladder stones, which were surgically removed. Surgery was June 3rd.

Attie is now eating non-prescription urinary tract dry kibble (Purina ONE Urinary Tracy) and Purina ONE or pro plan urinary wet food. At this point we feel that he should not eat the dry food available in the free roam room, to ere on the side of caution which unfortunately for shelter cats means he has to remain in a cage most of the time. For this reason I am labeling him “special needs” but only time will tell if this was an isolated issue, possibly

Meet Attie. This sweet sweet boy has had a rough go of it as of late. His elderly female owner was hospitalized, leaving him alone, subsequently passed away and he was surrendered by a relative. It was clear almost immediately that something was very wrong with Mr Attie. He did not want his back half of his body touched and would absolutely scream when using the litter box. He was also quite reactive and aggressive at times, clearly in pain. He was taken to the vet and found to have four very large bladder stones, which were surgically removed. Surgery was June 3rd.

Attie is now eating non-prescription urinary tract dry kibble (Purina ONE Urinary Tracy) and Purina ONE or pro plan urinary wet food. At this point we feel that he should not eat the dry food available in the free roam room, to ere on the side of caution which unfortunately for shelter cats means he has to remain in a cage most of the time. For this reason I am labeling him “special needs” but only time will tell if this was an isolated issue, possibly from being left alone when his owner passed and then hiding from strangers who were in and out for the house.

This sweet boy deserves a chance at a happy life. Attie needs a quiet home without children. We are unsure if he has lived with other cats but has done well with the cats in the free roam room. Attie loves to be pet, spoken to and doesn’t mind being held. He has taken a swipe at a