Pipit & Veery

Veery is a curious explorer who loves to play. He often starts purring as soon as you enter the room, and will happily approach for tickles and attention. When he’s very pleased or just extra excited to see you, he’ll vibrate his tail in the cutest way. He is energetic and eager to initiate play. He loves playing fetch, and asks to play fetch by bringing you his favourite toys wherever you are. He also loves tossing toys around on his own, and wrestling and chasing his brother. His favourite toys are little balls, springs, and toy mice that he can carry around in his mouth.<br/><br/>Pipit is an initially shy boy who needs some time to warm up and gain confidence, but once he does, his sweet personality shines through. He chirrups excitedly when he wakes up from a nap and sees you there, and will start head-butting anything nearby when he wants affection. If you give him the best tickles, he’ll roll onto his back and start kneading the air with his little paws. His favourite playtime is playing with a wand toy (especially one with feathers). His favourite spot to nap and hang out is anywhere slightly hidden — he loves tunnels and the blanket fort his current foster home has made just for him.<br/><br/>Veery and Pipit are a bonded pair who love to groom, nap with, and play with each other. Both boys are sweet and affectionate, but sometimes want their own space. Although they will eagerly seek out attention and pets, there are times when they will also shy away from being touched. They would do well in a home that gives them lots of love, tickles, and play time, but also respects their boundaries when they desire.<br/><br/>Medical Considerations: <br/><br/>Recent diagnostics – including bloodwork, urinalysis, and an abdominal ultrasound – revealed early kidney changes and inflammation affecting Veery’s pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The ultrasound also identified nodules on his spleen, which were further investigated with a fine needle aspiration (FNA). These nodules were diagnosed as extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH), not cancer. With a normal complete blood count (CBC) and no signs of infection, bone marrow disease, or neoplasia, this finding is considered non-concerning at this time and likely reflects a response to chronic inflammation. Taking all findings into account, Veery’s symptoms are most consistent with triaditis or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<br/><br/>Veery is also being managed for idiopathic hypercalcemia and stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD). In addition to a specialty diet, he has been on a prednisolone trial for a little over a month to manage his IBD/triaditis and is responding very well. Since starting the medication, he has had no vomiting episodes, has begun gaining weight, and has shown no noticeable side effects. His kidney values have also improved while on prednisolone, which is very encouraging. Based on his response, it is likely that he will require this medication long term.<br/><br/>Because prednisolone also treats hypercalcemia, Veery has been taken off chia seeds. His ionized calcium levels will be rechecked in about one month to confirm that the medication is effectively managing this condition as well. If his follow-up results confirm stability, Veery and his bonded brother, Pipit, will be available for adoption and ready to head to their forever home.<br/><br/>The Avery Foundation is a foster-based and volunteer-run rescue. Every TAF rescue cat is vet checked, vaccinated, treated for parasites, spayed/neutered, microchipped and receive any necessary additional medical care.<br/><br/>Our adoption process involves an application, reference check, interview, and home visit prior to placement. From the time we receive your application through the screening process adoptions can take a couple weeks. We thank everyone who takes the time to apply but only those who best fit the cat’s requirements will be contacted.<br/><br/>If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at: https://www.theaveryfoundation.ca/adoption/adoption-application/cats/.

Veery is a curious explorer who loves to play. He often starts purring as soon as you enter the room, and will happily approach for tickles and attention. When he’s very pleased or just extra excited to see you, he’ll vibrate his tail in the cutest way. He is energetic and eager to initiate play. He loves playing fetch, and asks to play fetch by bringing you his favourite toys wherever you are. He also loves tossing toys around on his own, and wrestling and chasing his brother. His favourite toys are little balls, springs, and toy mice that he can carry around in his mouth.

Pipit is an initially shy boy who needs some time to warm up and gain confidence, but once he does, his sweet personality shines through. He chirrups excitedly when he wakes up from a nap and sees you there, and will start head-butting anything nearby when he wants affection. If you give him the best tickles, he’ll roll onto his back and start kneading the air with his little paws. His favourite playtime is playing with a wand toy (especially one

Veery is a curious explorer who loves to play. He often starts purring as soon as you enter the room, and will happily approach for tickles and attention. When he’s very pleased or just extra excited to see you, he’ll vibrate his tail in the cutest way. He is energetic and eager to initiate play. He loves playing fetch, and asks to play fetch by bringing you his favourite toys wherever you are. He also loves tossing toys around on his own, and wrestling and chasing his brother. His favourite toys are little balls, springs, and toy mice that he can carry around in his mouth.

Pipit is an initially shy boy who needs some time to warm up and gain confidence, but once he does, his sweet personality shines through. He chirrups excitedly when he wakes up from a nap and sees you there, and will start head-butting anything nearby when he wants affection. If you give him the best tickles, he’ll roll onto his back and start kneading the air with his little paws. His favourite playtime is playing with a wand toy (especially one with feathers). His favourite spot to nap and hang out is anywhere slightly hidden — he loves tunnels and the blanket fort his current foster home has made just for him.

Veery and Pipit are a bonded pair who love to groom, nap with, and play with each other. Both boys are sweet and affectionate, but sometimes want their own space. Although they will eagerly seek out attention and pets, t