Pronto

Professor (born late 2020) & Pronto (born late 2021)<br/><br/> Professor and Pronto come from the very same feral colony on Fair St. SE in Grand Rapids, arriving into our care just one day apart. Their caretaker, Tonya, alerted one of our incredible local feral feeders, Lynnette, when these two boys began showing signs of significant illness—both suffering from nasty upper respiratory infections that made it clear they needed help.<br/><br/>As it turns out, they most likely both have FHV (Feline Herpesvirus), an extremely common condition in outdoor cats who haven’t had access to routine vaccinations. While FHV is lifelong, it is very manageable, and both boys are doing wonderfully with appropriate care.<br/>________________________________________<br/>Professor<br/>Our big, handsome Professor tipped the scales at 13 pounds at intake and has a presence that’s impossible to ignore. He is currently on a Lysine supplement to help reduce the severity of his ocular symptoms. His upper conjunctival tissue protrudes slightly—a change I suspect may be permanent—but it causes him no pain and does not affect his vision in any way. If anything, it simply makes his appearance more intriguing.<br/><br/>Professor was also found to be anemic, not from lack of food (Tonya had been diligently feeding him since his TNR in February 2024), but due to a heavy flea infestation. His paw pads were thickened and calloused from life on the streets—proof that even with shelter, outdoor living is hard on a cat’s body. He also suffered from severe periodontal disease, which ultimately required extraction of most of his teeth at his one-month recheck appointment. And, unsurprisingly given his background, Professor tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).<br/><br/>Despite all of this, Professor is nothing short of delightful. His friendliness and ease with people suggest he may have had a human of his own at some point in his life. He adjusted immediately to indoor living and clearly relishes the comfort and warmth of a safe home. He would make an absolutely perfect companion for an older couple or someone who is home often and wants a devoted lap cat—albeit a very large one. 😊<br/><br/>________________________________________<br/>Pronto<br/><br/>Pronto fared better medically than his buddy, and I strongly suspect the two are related—perhaps brothers, cousins, or even father and son.<br/>Before intake, Pronto somehow sustained a laceration to the left side of his tongue, leaving a small split, but he required only three tiny incisor extractions. Thankfully, he was not anemic from fleas, and his eye issues resolved nicely with topical medications, though he may still experience mild crusting from time to time.<br/><br/>Personality-wise, Pronto is one of the sweetest, most laid-back cats we’ve had in quite a while. He is happiest perched up high on apple crates, quietly observing his world—but he absolutely loves when people are nearby, eagerly hopping down for well-earned attention. He enjoys napping, lounging with a buddy or two, and simply being part of the indoor life he waited so long to have.<br/>________________________________________<br/><br/>Together or apart, these two boys couldn’t be nicer cats and are absolutely thrilled to finally be inside—safe, warm, and loved. They are living proof that even after years outdoors, some cats are just waiting for the chance to be someone’s cherished companion. 💙💙

Professor (born late 2020) & Pronto (born late 2021)

Professor and Pronto come from the very same feral colony on Fair St. SE in Grand Rapids, arriving into our care just one day apart. Their caretaker, Tonya, alerted one of our incredible local feral feeders, Lynnette, when these two boys began showing signs of significant illness—both suffering from nasty upper respiratory infections that made it clear they needed help.

As it turns out, they most likely both have FHV (Feline Herpesvirus), an extremely common condition in outdoor cats who haven’t had access to routine vaccinations. While FHV is lifelong, it is very manageable, and both boys are doing wonderfully with appropriate care.
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Professor
Our big, handsome Professor tipped the scales at 13 pounds at intake and has a presence that’s impossible to ignore. He is currently on a Lysine supplement to help reduce the severity of his ocular symptoms. His upper conjunctival tissue protrudes slightly—a chan

Professor (born late 2020) & Pronto (born late 2021)

Professor and Pronto come from the very same feral colony on Fair St. SE in Grand Rapids, arriving into our care just one day apart. Their caretaker, Tonya, alerted one of our incredible local feral feeders, Lynnette, when these two boys began showing signs of significant illness—both suffering from nasty upper respiratory infections that made it clear they needed help.

As it turns out, they most likely both have FHV (Feline Herpesvirus), an extremely common condition in outdoor cats who haven’t had access to routine vaccinations. While FHV is lifelong, it is very manageable, and both boys are doing wonderfully with appropriate care.
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Professor
Our big, handsome Professor tipped the scales at 13 pounds at intake and has a presence that’s impossible to ignore. He is currently on a Lysine supplement to help reduce the severity of his ocular symptoms. His upper conjunctival tissue protrudes slightly—a change I suspect may be permanent—but it causes him no pain and does not affect his vision in any way. If anything, it simply makes his appearance more intriguing.

Professor was also found to be anemic, not from lack of food (Tonya had been diligently feeding him since his TNR in February 2024), but due to a heavy flea infestation. His paw pads were thickened and calloused from life on the st