GARF- I have special needs

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small
  • Domestic Short Hair

About GARF- I have special needs

Manchester, NH

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-6 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes
Declawed:
No

GARF- I have special needs's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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GARF- I have special needs's Story

GARF is still a young cat, but he's already survived more than most animals ever should.<br/><br/>After being hit by a car, GARF was left with broken toes, a broken pelvis, and a broken tail. While many of his injuries healed, the damage to his tail caused permanent nerve damage that left him unable to empty his bladder on his own. To stay healthy, GARF needs his bladder expressed three times a day. He also can't control his bowel movements and will likely experience recurring urinary tract infections. While there's always hope that his nerve function could improve, it's safest to assume these will be lifelong needs.<br/><br/>It would be easy to let those medical challenges define him.<br/><br/>But they don't.<br/><br/>GARF is one of the happiest, sweetest cats you'll ever meet. He loves to play, goes absolutely crazy for catnip and kicker toys, and somehow greets each day with nothing but joy. He doesn't know he's different—he just knows he wants to have fun and be loved. And somehow, despite everything he's been through, he may just be the cutest cat you'll ever lay eyes on.<br/><br/>Caring for GARF is much less intimidating than it sounds. Our staff quickly learned how to express his bladder, and we're more than happy to teach and support anyone interested in adopting him. He would make an amazing companion for someone willing to open their heart to a special-needs cat, and he'd also be a wonderful clinic cat for a veterinary hospital.<br/><br/>GARF has overcome so much in his short life. Now all he needs is someone who won't be scared away by his extra care, someone who will see the incredible cat behind the diagnosis and give him the loving home he has always deserved.<br/>Fill out an application for him here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FMAS/Cat

GARF is still a young cat, but he's already survived more than most animals ever should.

After being hit by a car, GARF was left with broken toes, a broken pelvis, and a broken tail. While many of his injuries healed, the damage to his tail caused permanent nerve damage that left him unable to empty his bladder on his own. To stay healthy, GARF needs his bladder expressed three times a day. He also can't control his bowel movements and will likely experience recurring urinary tract infections. While there's always hope that his nerve function could improve, it's safest to assume these will be lifelong needs.

It would be easy to let those medical challenges define him.

But they don't.

GARF is one of the happiest, sweetest cats you'll ever meet. He loves to play, goes absolutely crazy for catnip and kicker toys, and somehow greets each day with nothing but joy. He doesn't know he's different—he just knows he wants to have fun and be loved. And somehow, despite everything he's been through, h

GARF is still a young cat, but he's already survived more than most animals ever should.

After being hit by a car, GARF was left with broken toes, a broken pelvis, and a broken tail. While many of his injuries healed, the damage to his tail caused permanent nerve damage that left him unable to empty his bladder on his own. To stay healthy, GARF needs his bladder expressed three times a day. He also can't control his bowel movements and will likely experience recurring urinary tract infections. While there's always hope that his nerve function could improve, it's safest to assume these will be lifelong needs.

It would be easy to let those medical challenges define him.

But they don't.

GARF is one of the happiest, sweetest cats you'll ever meet. He loves to play, goes absolutely crazy for catnip and kicker toys, and somehow greets each day with nothing but joy. He doesn't know he's different—he just knows he wants to have fun and be loved. And somehow, despite everything he's been through, he may just be the cutest cat you'll ever lay eyes on.

Caring for GARF is much less intimidating than it sounds. Our staff quickly learned how to express his bladder, and we're more than happy to teach and support anyone interested in adopting him. He would make an amazing companion for someone willing to open their heart to a special-needs cat, and he'd also be a wonderful clinic cat for

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How To Adopt

GARF- I have... was listed as ADOPTABLE by Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter
How can I adopt GARF- I have...?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Friends of the Manchester 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.
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What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
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Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter's Adoption Policy
The adoption fees for our available animals includes the following: spay or neuter and procedure; 1-year Rabies vaccination if of proper age; distemper vaccination, microchip; and combo test of FIV (feline AIDS) and FeLV (feline leukemia) for cats and Heartworm test for dogs. Other medical care provided might include treatments for fleas, ear mites, dental work or infections or other medical conditions. Additional kitten and puppy vaccinations will be the responsibility of the adopter. Applications must be filled out at the Shelter, or at one of our other locations (Petsmart during showing hours). We do not do same-day adoptions. Applications must be filled out for a specific animal and can take 24-48 hours to process for cats and 24-72 hours to process for dog

GARF- I have special needs is from Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter

[Manchester, NH]

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At the Manchester Animal Shelter, we believe all animals are deserving of life, respect and care. Our goal is zero-population-growth through spay/neuter programs and services that focus on education, medical care, fostering and adoption. Friends of Manchester Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization which started in 1996...
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