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Brenda

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium

About Brenda

Coquitlam, BC

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Tortoiseshell

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Brenda’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Brenda's Story

Brenda is a special cat who arrived as a kitten in mid 2024 and we quickly determined she had some unique medical issues. Brenda wasn’t growing at the same rate as her sibling and was drinking excessive amounts of water. Initially she was diagnosed with kidney issues which is not often seen in young cats. With treatment and time we thought she had made improvements and she found herself a home in the fall of 2025. <br/><br/>It was a great home, but unfortunately it wasn’t the right match for Brenda and she’s back with us again. Brenda did well at first but started to show her dislike for the man of the house and bullied the other cat. She was also diagnosed with diabetes insipidus which is rare in cats. Diabetes insipidus in cats is a rare condition where a cat’s body can’t properly control water balance. The cat can’t concentrate its urine<br/>They drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration, but its not related to sugar or food, unlike diabetes mellitus. The brain doesn’t make enough of the hormone that tells the kidneys to save water. Currently Brenda is on medication to help and we will be monitoring her kidney function closely. <br/><br/>Brenda definitely is spunky girl and can be full of cattitude and let you know her feelings. Brenda would do best in an adult home with someone who’s a true cat person!

Brenda is a special cat who arrived as a kitten in mid 2024 and we quickly determined she had some unique medical issues. Brenda wasn’t growing at the same rate as her sibling and was drinking excessive amounts of water. Initially she was diagnosed with kidney issues which is not often seen in young cats. With treatment and time we thought she had made improvements and she found herself a home in the fall of 2025.

It was a great home, but unfortunately it wasn’t the right match for Brenda and she’s back with us again. Brenda did well at first but started to show her dislike for the man of the house and bullied the other cat. She was also diagnosed with diabetes insipidus which is rare in cats. Diabetes insipidus in cats is a rare condition where a cat’s body can’t properly control water balance. The cat can’t concentrate its urine
They drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration, but its not related to sugar or food, unlike diabetes mellitus. The brain doesn’t make enough of the hormone that tells the kidneys to

Brenda is a special cat who arrived as a kitten in mid 2024 and we quickly determined she had some unique medical issues. Brenda wasn’t growing at the same rate as her sibling and was drinking excessive amounts of water. Initially she was diagnosed with kidney issues which is not often seen in young cats. With treatment and time we thought she had made improvements and she found herself a home in the fall of 2025.

It was a great home, but unfortunately it wasn’t the right match for Brenda and she’s back with us again. Brenda did well at first but started to show her dislike for the man of the house and bullied the other cat. She was also diagnosed with diabetes insipidus which is rare in cats. Diabetes insipidus in cats is a rare condition where a cat’s body can’t properly control water balance. The cat can’t concentrate its urine
They drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration, but its not related to sugar or food, unlike diabetes mellitus. The brain doesn’t make enough of the hormone that tells the kidneys to save water. Currently Brenda is on medication to help and we will be monitoring her kidney function closely.

Brenda definitely is spunky girl and can be full of cattitude and let you know her feelings. Brenda would do best in an adult home with someone who’s a true cat person!

How To Adopt

Brenda was listed as ADOPTABLE by City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter
How can I adopt Brenda?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Brenda is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter for details on the pet.
When can I meet Brenda?
If you've submitted an inquiry, City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Brenda, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!
City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter's Adoption Policy
Thank you for choosing to adopt an animal! Adoptable Animal Viewing Hours Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed all Statutory Holidays To ensure the best for the animals in our care, dog viewing is only available by approved application. If you see a pet you are interested in you can send in an application or email for more info. Applications are available at coquitlam.ca and can be emailed to adoption@coquitlam.ca. All the animals that arrive at the Shelter are stray. The information that we have on the animals has been gathered since their arrival at the Shelter. and with the help of our volunteers. We do our best to assess the animals and disclose everything we know regarding health and temperament to interested adopters We do not adopt outside of BC or ship animals. We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the h?n?q??min??m? word k?ik?????m (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq??c?iy?a?? t?m?x? (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples

Brenda is from City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter

[Coquitlam, BC]

Today's hours: 11-7
Visits by appointment only
Location
500 Mariner Way Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3T5

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