Roosevelt

Meet Roosevelt, a quiet tuxedo guy with a brown fur glow and mile long whiskers and a hard luck story. We often at Second Chance receive cats who have been traumatized, are scared, shy, or may have a medical issue. We know some of our cats are harder to adopt than others but we know there is always an adopter for them. Sometimes we are the ones who have to be patient. And so it goes with Roosevelt.<br/><br/>Roosevelt came to us from a Humane Society on the east side of the state. He was trapped while trying to survive in a trailer park. He had a terrible upper respiratory infection but the plan was to neuter him and return him outside, respiratory infection untreated. This would have been a death sentence. A cat rescue here asked for Roosevelt to be transferred to their care and he made his way to Second Chance.<br/><br/>Roosevelt had an infected mouth and poor dental hygiene from not receiving adequate care and nutrition. In turn, he suffered from chronic sinus infections. He had all of his teeth removed which has helped immensely. However, his sinus issues while improved remain. Roosevelt will need someone who doesn't mind a little nose drainage and will keep his nose clean with a gentle wipe from a warm washcloth daily.<br/><br/>Roosevelt is very unassuming. He won't be the first to greet you or run around playfully. He has a favorite bed where he likes to lie. It's his safe place. It's the small things with Roosevelt that really matter. He has a good appetite and especially enjoys wet food. He is fine with the other cats in the room but doesn't seek them out. We know during the night when he thinks no one is looking he explores his room. Possibly because of his time at the shelter and with his sinus issues Roosevelt has become less tolerant of affection. He has been known to swat when gentle pets are tried. He cannot bite so is not a bite risk. He will need a very special, patient adopter willing to go at Roosevelt's pace. We think there is still a gentle, affectionate boy in there, he just needs the right someone to bring that out. Roosevelt is motivated by wet food and treats so there are ways to garner his trust.<br/><br/>Roosevelt would do best in a quieter, routine home likely with a single person or couple. We do not think younger children would be a good fit for Roosevelt. Roosevelt will need a small space to acclimate at first, and if his overall living space was smaller that would be ideal. We believe his adopter is out there. They just haven't found him yet.<br/><br/>Roosevelt has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Roosevelt has an approximate birthdate of 11/19/2020. His adoption fee is $95.<br/><br/>If you are interested in Roosevelt or any of the cats at Second Chance Cats of West Michigan, go to sccatswm.org/adopt to fill out an application, or stop in during open hours on Fridays from 11-2 or Saturdays and Sundays from 11-4.<br/><br/>Please note - we can only adopt to those who live within a one hour drive of Grand Rapids.<br/><br/>Thank you!

Meet Roosevelt, a quiet tuxedo guy with a brown fur glow and mile long whiskers and a hard luck story. We often at Second Chance receive cats who have been traumatized, are scared, shy, or may have a medical issue. We know some of our cats are harder to adopt than others but we know there is always an adopter for them. Sometimes we are the ones who have to be patient. And so it goes with Roosevelt.

Roosevelt came to us from a Humane Society on the east side of the state. He was trapped while trying to survive in a trailer park. He had a terrible upper respiratory infection but the plan was to neuter him and return him outside, respiratory infection untreated. This would have been a death sentence. A cat rescue here asked for Roosevelt to be transferred to their care and he made his way to Second Chance.

Roosevelt had an infected mouth and poor dental hygiene from not receiving adequate care and nutrition. In turn, he suffered from chronic sinus infections. He had all of his teeth removed which has

Meet Roosevelt, a quiet tuxedo guy with a brown fur glow and mile long whiskers and a hard luck story. We often at Second Chance receive cats who have been traumatized, are scared, shy, or may have a medical issue. We know some of our cats are harder to adopt than others but we know there is always an adopter for them. Sometimes we are the ones who have to be patient. And so it goes with Roosevelt.

Roosevelt came to us from a Humane Society on the east side of the state. He was trapped while trying to survive in a trailer park. He had a terrible upper respiratory infection but the plan was to neuter him and return him outside, respiratory infection untreated. This would have been a death sentence. A cat rescue here asked for Roosevelt to be transferred to their care and he made his way to Second Chance.

Roosevelt had an infected mouth and poor dental hygiene from not receiving adequate care and nutrition. In turn, he suffered from chronic sinus infections. He had all of his teeth removed which has helped immensely. However, his sinus issues while improved remain. Roosevelt will need someone who doesn't mind a little nose drainage and will keep his nose clean with a gentle wipe from a warm washcloth daily.

Roosevelt is very unassuming. He won't be the first to greet you or run around playfully. He has a favorite bed where he likes to lie. It's his safe place. It's the small t